Lookin’ for Free Things to do in Austin?

Dec 26
,
2025

Realm of LARP: Amulet of Life

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High Score Game Arcade Presents: Realm of LARP: The Movie

Enter a world where fantasy isn’t escapism — it’s survival.

Join us at The Creek and The Cave in Austin, TX for Realm of LARP: The Movie panel discussion with moderater Brad Booker from (94.7FM).

With over one million views online, Realm of LARP has emerged as the only documentary about LARPing embraced by hardcore fans of the community. Unlike traditional reality shows, the series follows central characters who have spent years — sometimes decades — developing alternate personas that live, fight, and evolve through epic adventures.

These aren’t contestants playing dress-up.
These are fully realized identities navigating an unforgiving fantasy realm.

Whether you’re a longtime LARPer, a fantasy obsessive, or completely new to the scene, this event offers a rare look into a world where imagination, identity, and combat collide 

Stick around for Roast Battle and the midnight announcement of ALL the winners for Highscore Game Arcade

www.realmoflarp.com

$15.00 - $25.00
Dec 26, 2025 - Jan 23, 2026
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2025

Roast Battle: Austin

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Austin, TX is officially part of the Roast Battle League! The Roast Battle League originated at the world famous Comedy Store in Los Angeles and now spans all over the globe.
Roast Battle is a laugh packed show where professional comedians take to the stage and compete in back in forth roast joke battles! Spend your Friday night watching one of the best reoccurring comedy shows in Austin.
 
Join us at The Creek And The Cave for a huge Roast Battle Show!
 
Five Matchups
Championship battles
Surprise Guest Judges
Always, featuring the best roasters in the world!!
 
All Shows are 21+ Line ups subject to change
$15.00
Dec 27
,
2025

New Joke Saturday Open mic

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Come out to watch up and coming comedians and veteran comedians work out some of their newest material!

Every Saturday!

HAPPY HOUR!!! 

 

Hosted by: JT Kelley

Sign up @ 4pm

Mic Starts @ 4:15pm

 

Free
Dec 27, 2025 - Jan 3, 2026
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2025

Creek Featured

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Creek Featured is a chance to see our favorite comics doing feature length sets.

 

Each show is a different line up of comics that we think should be featured.

 

 

VENUE POLICY

-Doors open 1 hour before showtime. General admission seating is first come, first served. Arrive early to secure a great seat and enjoy dinner before the show! VIP tickets will guarantee you a seating assignment within the first two rows. 

-Your entire party must be present at time of check in if you would like to sit together. Large parties are not guaranteed seats together.

-Tickets are nonrefundable. If you do not arrive within 15 minutes after scheduled show start, you will forfeit your tickets.

-All Shows are 21+, valid ID required for entry. Lineups subject to change

 

 

$15.00
Dec 27, 2025 - Jan 31, 2026
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2025

FREAKY

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Looking for a night of nonstop laughs? We got you covered, join us for Freaky: An Inappropriate Comedy Show! It’s dark, dirty and unapologetically hilarious. Featuring comedians from HBO, Comedy Central, Don’t Tell and more! 

$15.00
Dec 28
,
2025

Writers’ Room

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Comedy Accelerator Workshop at Creek & The Cave

Free Weekly Comedy Development Workshop
Every Sunday • Doors at 3:00 • Workshop 3:30–5:00 PM

Free workshop dedicated to helping standups and comedy writers transition into full-on pros, develop new material, and get work beyond Austin. 

Hosted at Creek and the Cave at 611 E. Seventh, 611 E. Seventh Austin, TX 78701.

 

Collaborative and friendly space, open to anyone, hosted by Dan French. 

What Happens Each Week

  • 3:00 PM — Doors open
    Ask specific questions about the comedy industry, get career advice.

  • 3:30–5:00 PM — Workshop
    Each week features a rotating theme or skill: joke structure, late-night monologue jokes, roasts, brand writing, writing for other comics, punch-up practice, topical jokes, voice, delivery, and more.

  • We usually:

    • learn or discuss a writing technique or format

    • do guided writing exercises

    • get on stage to share material

    • give and receive supportive feedback and tags

It’s not a mic. It’s not a show.

It’s a development space — collaborative, fun, and fast-moving.

What You’ll Get Out of It

  • new jokes every week

  • stronger punchlines and structure

  • practice writing in different formats
    clear insight into the business side of comedy

  • how to earn money writing jokes
    a consistent weekly writing routine

  • a supportive community of comedy-nerds

  • A working session to map your fastest path to paid work in comedy

  • Practical direction on what you do best and where it pays (standup, acting, writing, digital)

  • Comics, writers, storytellers, speakers who want real income, not just stage time

  • Talent with pieces in place but no clear plan to monetize

 

Who Teaches It

The workshop is led by Dan French — Emmy-nominated late-night comedy writer, standup comedian, speaker, and ex-professor. His career includes:

  • staff writer for The Late Late ShowDennis Miller, and The Best Damn Sports Show Period

  • writer for George Lopez, Wanda Sykes, and David Letterman

  • 3,000+ standup performances -- clubs, cruises, corporate, etc, etc

  • Ph.D. in Rhetoric

  • former professor at UT Austin, Cal State Fullerton, and University of Louisville

Dan brings a rare combination of writing expertise, industry experience, and teaching ability. Connect with Dan on Instagram @comedyaccelerator. You can join the Facebook group and sign up for the newsletter at https://linktr.ee/comedyaccelerator

Free
Dec 28, 2025 - Jan 11, 2026
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2025

Comedians On The Rise

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Comedians On The Rise is a standup-comedy showcase jam packed with Austin's biggest and brightest rising stars - with some names that you may already recognize! Come hangout every Wednesday to laugh with some of the best comics in the country.
 
All Shows are 21+ Line ups subject to change
$10.00
Dec 28, 2025 - Jan 18, 2026
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2025

The Creek and The Cave Open Mic

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FREE with RSVP! $5 at door. Every Sunday at 8pm.

Also featuring ALL DAY HAPPY HOUR!

Austin has become home to some of the best rising and veteran comedians in the world. Come see these killers try out their newest material in one of the hottest comedy clubs in the city. Or maybe you’d rather try your hand at comedy yourself, sign up info below.

Sign ups go live via email Monday-Friday, simply send your full name to creekandcaveopenmic@gmail.com. Comedians will be chosen each week and will receive 3-4 minute sets. If you do not make the list, feel free to show up and put your name in the bucket. 4 random names will be chosen from the bucket and those people will receive sets as well.

All Shows are 21+ Line ups subject to change
Free
Dec 28, 2025 - Jan 25, 2026
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2025

Banana Phone

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FREE! Every Sunday at 10pm.

An Open Mic where hecklers ring in. Hosted by Kandace Medina.

Late night drink specials! 

 
All Shows are 21+ Line ups subject to change
Free
Dec 29, 2025 - Jan 26, 2026
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2025

The Monday Gamble Mic

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FREE! Every Monday at 6pm.

 

Signups in person.

Free
Dec 29, 2025 - Mar 25, 2026
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2025

Comedy Powered by BILT

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Get ready for a night of side-splitting laughs and unforgettable performances! COMEDY Powered by Bilt brings together a hand-picked lineup of incredible stand-up comics—rising stars and fan favorites alike—for one high-energy showcase you won’t want to miss. Sponsored by Bilt Credit Card, this show delivers premium entertainment with the same flair and perks Bilt brings to its members.


Whether you’re here to discover your new favorite comic or just soak up a night of pure fun, this is your ticket to big laughs and great vibes.

Free
Dec 29
,
2025

New Joke Monday

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Every Monday at 10pm come see the best comedians in the world try new jokes!

 

Hosted by the best comedian you’ve never heard of, Sam Hunter! 

 

$10.00
Dec 29, 2025 - Jan 26, 2026
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2025

Monday Night Gimmick Mic

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FREE! Every Monday at Midnight!

New gimmick every monday. Do a gimmick for an extry minute!

2 min set (3 min w/ gimmick)

11:30pm signup, Midnight Start

 

Hosted by Matt Alvarez

 

Free
Dec 30, 2025 - Jan 27, 2026
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2025

Dunk Tank

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FREE! Every Tuesday at 6pm.

Creek and the Cave presents an evening of laughs with Dunk Tank Comedy Show!

From seasoned pros to up-and-coming talents, every comic takes the plunge into uncharted comedic waters to try out fresh material.

With a fantastic selection of drinks, this show is the perfect spot to unwind after work.

Grab your friends and coworkers to join us for a fun show!

 

Sign up at 5:45pm.

Capped at 15 

Free
Dec 30
,
2025

The Roast of 2025

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The Roast of 2025 brings together the sharpest comics for a savage, rapid-fire takedown of the year’s wildest headlines, heroes, villains, and viral chaos. Expect ruthless jokes, unexpected surprises, and a hilariously unfiltered goodbye to the year we barely survived. Come celebrate 2025 the only way that makes sense—by roasting it.

$10.00
Dec 30, 2025 - Jan 27, 2026
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2025

Hood Therapy Tuesdays

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FREE! Every Tuesday at Midnight

Hood Therapy Tuesdays: An Open Mic

Hosted by Xavier Cardona

11:30pm Signup

Free
Dec 31, 2025 - Jan 28, 2026
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2025

Off The Cuff

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FREE! Every Wednesday at 6pm

 

Signups at 5:30pm. 

Riff Mic! Hosted By Rachel Wolfson. 

Free
Dec 31
,
2025

Lukas McCrary's NYE Comedy Spectacular

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LUKAS MCCRARY AND A SECRET LINEUP OF COMEDIANS
Lukas McCrary (Netflix, Just For Laughs, Absolute Show) is bringing his funniest and hottest friends to one stage. See why the New York Times called Lukas' show "daring and completely unnecessary." A must see show to start your New Year's Eve.

$15 online | $20 door
Doors: 30 min before show start

Venue: The Creek and The Cave - 611 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78701
Seating is first come first serve. Drinks and food available for purchase inside.
Come get your fill!

All of our upcoming shows can be found at hotfemalecomedian.com
 
$15.00

Last minute plans are some of the best. Free last minute plans are even better. The list of free things to do in Austin felt a little short, so we’ve been steadily adding new weekly shows to our calendar that cost nothing, zilch, nada. Free. The city might be expensive, but the comedy doesn’t have to be.

There aren’t a lot of Austin comedy clubs that have free weekly shows hosting some of the biggest names in stand-up. If you just paid rent and still wanna make date night memorable, swing by The Creek for one of our many free shows.