Comedy Shows in Austin Tonight

Lookin’ for a last minute date night that is sure to bring the laughs? The Creek and the Cave is the best place to see comedy shows in Austin. When you’re searching the internet for things to do in Austin, it is easy to get overwhelmed. We wanted to make it easy. Here’s a list of tonight’s shows, if you can’t break the ice on that tinder date, let some of the city's funniest stand-ups do it for you.

February 22, 2026

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 Show, Dennis 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

February 22, 2026

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.