The Forge is a stand up comedy showcase featuring comics you need to know. Watch working comedians from Austin, Texas as well as nationally touring headliners as they hammer out their grit and steel. Live every 1st & 3rd Wednesday at 10pm at the legendary Creek and the Cave comedy club. Presented by jokesmiths Cody Miears and Roderick McDaniel.

All shows 21+, lineups subject to change

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

A HILARIOUS LINEUP OF THE BEST COMEDY TEXAS HAS TO OFFER!

Creek Cave Live brings you Texas’ most coveted comedic talent to the legendary Creek and the Cave every Thursday at 10pm! Performers have been featured on Netflix, Comedy Central, The Joe Rogan experience, HBO, and more. You never know what special guests might stop by!!!!

Tickets: $15 Presale, $20 at the door

Doors at 9:00pm | Show start 10:00pm

All shows 21+, lineups subject to change

Maddy Smith is a castmember on MTV’s Wild N Out, a nationally touring comedian, and a social media icon. Originally from Buffalo, Maddy is known for her quick wit and cutting roasts, and her seemingly lack of fear of whatever comes out of her mouth. After 5 seasons on Wild N Out, most would agree that what Maddy says is often “out of pocket” but you’ll have to see for yourself in one of her multi-million viewed YouTube compilations.

Maddy opens for Bert Kreischer and Theo Von and has made appearances on BET, HBO, Barstool Sports, and more. She’s a regular at the Comedy Cellar in NYC.

Got a secret? A burning question? Need some unfiltered advice? This
is the show where you can get it all off your chest 100% anonymously!
Welcome to Good Session- Comedy with a side of therapy.
Life’s tough—we get it. And sometimes, the only thing better than
laughing about it is laughing with others who totally get it too.
Hosted by the hilarious Brent Gill and a panel of three comedians,
this show is part therapy, part comedy, and all about real talk with
big laughs. Share what’s on your mind, then sit back, and watch the
comedians dive in headfirst (or sideways!) to give their hilarious take.
This is the show you didn’t know you needed—and guaranteed to be
way more fun than therapy!

Submit your questions here (along with the day you're attending the show) for a better chance to get them answered! https://forms.gle/TSyKAaJeKHhx1vuy8

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! 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

Monday is a terrible day for people with regular jobs...we hear. Come celebrate the week with HBO's Dave Jay. Dave brings his favorite comics for a showcase you dont want to miss.

Stick around for late night happy hour after the show!

All Shows are 21+ Line ups subject to change

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! 

Estando Con Francisco – Noche de Risas en Español

Martes 8 de abril | 10:00 PM

The Creek and The Cave – Austin, TX

Entrada: $5 (cupo muy limitado)

¡Ven a reírte a carcajadas!

Trae tu cita, ven solo, o conoce gente nueva — esta es la noche para gozar.

• Monólogo explosivo con Francisco

• Comediantes suben a probar su talento

• Couch session sin filtros

• Showcase final con los más duros

Risas, sorpresas y buena vibra… todo en español.

NO todos entran. NO todos regresan.

Compra tu entrada YA antes de que se agoten!

A LATE NIGHT TYPE COMEDY SHOW 

Lukas McCrary hosts a new late night type show taped in front of a live audience (you!). Truly a comedy experience you have not seen before. A daring, unkempt, extravagant, irrational, remarkable, futile, absolute show.

$10 online | $15 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 inside. 
Come get your fill!

Watch full episodes at youtube.com/@lukasmccrary
All of our upcoming shows can be found at lukasmccrary.com 

*refunds will not be accepted unless show is canceled or postponed to another date.
ABSOLUTE SHOW is a weekly show, and each show features a fresh line-up of hilarious talent.

Pros square off versus amateurs to crown the king of Austin Comedy, chosen by you.

Booked touring professionals and local favorites battle amateurs (by random bucket pull)
for the throne—and a cash prize.

Will a pro reign supreme or will a young usurper snatch the crown? Stay tuned with a new winner chosen every 2 weeks and seasonal champion battles. 

Bridget Phetasy and Arielle Isaac Norman host a comedy night that’s part stand-up, part live AMA. They bring in local comedians, some well-known names, and the occasional surprise guest to test fresh material before they bravely (or foolishly) open the floor to audience questions.

It’s a mix of planned laughs and off-the-cuff moments that keep it unpredictable. 

Picture a crowd sipping blueberry basil lemonade and vodka, tossing out quirky, personal curveballs like: "What’s the strangest dream you’ve had lately?" or "If your fridge could talk, what would it call you out on?" Sometimes it’s, "What’s the weirdest thing you’ve googled at 3 a.m. after a gig?"

MISS COMEDY UNIVERSE: A Pageant Like No Other

A night of glamour, talent, and unstoppable laughter! Miss Comedy Universe brings together a cast of comedians, each representing a "nation," to compete for the most prestigious (and hilarious) title in the world.

Expect dazzling entrances, outrageous talents, and interviews that defy logic— Who will rise to the occasion, and who will trip over their own gown? The audience decides!

Date: Thursday, February 20th 8pm
Location: The Creek and The Cave
Tickets: $20 advance | $25 door

Join us for an evening of elegance, absurdity, and unforgettable comedy. One comedian will take the crown—but everyone will leave laughing.

Leah Lamarr is an internationally touring stand-up comedian, award-winning actress, writer, podcaster and TV host. Known for her quick wit and unique perspective, Leah made her mark as the Clubhouse Icon before taking her critically acclaimed solo show to the prestigious Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Her latest film, *The Flamingo*, in which she stars, made its world premiere at the Academy Awards-qualifying Santa Barbara International Film Festival this February. 

Leah has headlined sold out shows at top-tier festivals, including the Knockouts Comedy Festival (2x) and the New York Comedy Festival (3x), and performed at the renowned Netflix is a Joke Festival. On screen, Leah has graced a range of shows, from Tubi’s *My Crazy Quince* alongside Anjelah Johnson-Reyes to HBO’s *LaffTracks*, CBS’s *Code Black*, and *Comedy Central’s Not Safe with Nikki Glaser*. She’s also appeared on *The Late Late Show with James Corden* and ABC’s *How to Get Away with Murder*, and plays a hilarious role in the upcoming feature film *A Comedy of Errors*. Leah wants you to know ChatGPT made this bio better than she could have ever imagined, as her vocabulary is that of a 4th grader's.

All Shows are 21+ Line ups subject to change

The Game Show of Hilariously Bad Opinions, Feud!, returns! Feud! Is a game show were Comedians will compete to see who can present a truly awful opinion the funniest! Comedians will compete for the Approval of the Audience and the winner will ascend to Ultimate glory, while the loser shall be shamed by everyone in the room and online.

Click HERE for tickets to single events. 

All badge holders will receive priority access to all club shows. Single ticket holders will be seated 10 minutes prior to the start of the show in remaining available seats. If no seats are available, ticket purchasers will be refunded. Visit Moontower Comedy Festival for more information and to get your badge.

Click HERE for tickets to single events. 

All badge holders will receive priority access to all club shows. Single ticket holders will be seated 10 minutes prior to the start of the show in remaining available seats. If no seats are available, ticket purchasers will be refunded. Visit Moontower Comedy Festival for more information and to get your badge.

Click HERE for tickets to single events. 

All badge holders will receive priority access to all club shows. Single ticket holders will be seated 10 minutes prior to the start of the show in remaining available seats. If no seats are available, ticket purchasers will be refunded. Visit Moontower Comedy Festival for more information and to get your badge.

Click HERE for tickets to single events. 

All badge holders will receive priority access to all club shows. Single ticket holders will be seated 10 minutes prior to the start of the show in remaining available seats. If no seats are available, ticket purchasers will be refunded. Visit Moontower Comedy Festival for more information and to get your badge.

New York Times Critic’s Pick (2024)

Vulture’s Top Comics You Should Know (2023)

After a seven week run Off-Broadway in NYC with three extensions, an international tour and a New York Times Critic’s Pick, the bad boy of clown Zach Zucker returns to Austin with his award-winning, alter-ego: Jack Tucker

A well-respected journeyman and bonafide legend on the Upstate New York regional comedy scene, Jack Tucker is the ultimate comedian's comedian. Fighting to save his marriage, regain the respect of his son, and pay off countless loansharks looking to collect their debts, Tucker (Jack) will do whatever it takes to make you laugh. If the joke doesn't land, it's not because it isn't funny - you just didn't get it. Nothing can stop him... except himself. 

This show has sold out in New York, London, Los Angeles, Boston, Edinburgh, Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne, Mumbai and more, achieving a total of 498 walkouts worldwide.

Created and Performed by Zach Zucker

Directed by Jonny Woolley

Co-Devised by Zach Zucker, Jonny Woolley and Dylan Woodley

★★★★★ "A rip-roaring hour of top-notch clowning" Edinburgh Festivals

★★★★1⁄2 “A raucously funny 60 minute” Chortle

★★★★ “The character is not remotely believable” Beyond the Joke

★★★ “washed up” Guardian

★★ “Terrible comic” The Times

★ “A fraud completely out of his depth” Skinny

“Raucously funny… A triumph” Jason Zinoman, New York Times

Mike Recine is your favorite comedian's favorite comedian. He's appeared on Conan, Comedy Central, The Adam Friedland Show and The Tim Dillon Show and his wife Deborah would really appreciate it if you bought a ticket and came out to the show. 

**Who’s Stopping By? - The lunch edition”

Join us for "Who’s Stopping By?- The brunch edition," a delightful comedy show that combines the best of both worlds: delicious brunch fare and side-splitting humor! Join us for a memorable morning filled with laughter, delicious food, and great company. "Who’s Stopping By? -The brunch edition” is the perfect way to end your weekend.

Geoffrey Asmus began performing stand-up in 2013 immediately after wasting $143,548 on seven college degrees and becoming a 1^st grade teacher. He regularly performs at the World Famous Comedy Cellar in New York City and was featured at Just For Laughs in Montreal as a ‘New Face.’ Geoffrey has opened for Dave Attell, Mark Normand, Dan Soder, Fortune Feimster, Sam Morrill, and Daniel Sloss among others. He headlines comedy clubs nationwide, and starting to sell out his shows! In 2021 his debut album “Prodigal Little Bitch” went to #1 on iTunes. Geoffrey also records the weekly “You’re An Idiot” podcast with Alex Dragicevich. More recently, Geoffrey has found success growing his social media platforms with his unfiltered stand up clips, and has a recorded an hour special that will air later this year! 

Hosted by Ben Cahn and Emil DeRosa -- a licensed Wall Street trader and his skeptical best friend -- The Ben and Emil Show highlights the funnier side of the business, political, and financial world. Ben and Emil dive deep into the hilarious underbelly of our economy. It's an insightful, hilarious, and occasionally chaotic way to learn about finance, business, and politics.

Jimmy Pardo, known as “The Fastest Mind in Comedy,” is a seasoned stand-up comedian and host of the award-winning podcast Never Not Funny. 

Jimmy has made over one hundred television appearances, including seminal shows like The Tonight Show, Conan, and The Late Late Show. 

A lifelong dream of hosting a radio show similar to the ones he grew up listening to in Chicago is the inspiration behind his success as host of his long-running podcast Never Not Funny, as well as hosting TV shows such as Science Channel’s critically acclaimed Race To Escape, National Lampoons Funny Money on Game Show Network, five seasons of AMC’s Movies At Our House and episodes of NBC’s Late Friday, VH1’s The Surreal Life & The Playboy Morning Show.

Pardo’s love of music (he has attended close to 500 rock concerts) and many years in the music business are useful for his web series Jimmy’s Records & Tapes, currently in its fourth season on YouTube.

Renowned for his quick-witted improvisation style, Pardo uses his material as a jumping-off point for his act, with the ultimate goal of having a conversation with the audience. This makes his performances a whirlwind of crowd work, top-of-mind references, stories, and asides, with each show being a one-of-a-kind, inimitable experience.

His three comedy albums, UNO, Pompous Clown & Sprezzatura, have all topped the comedy album chart and many critic’s best of lists.

He can be seen entertaining crowds across the country when not hosting the Never Not Funny podcast & Jimmy’s Records & Tapes from the cozy confines of his Sherman Oaks studio.

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING ABOUT JIMMY PARDO

“What I love about Jimmy is that he lives by his wits – his mind is so quick and facile that he gets the audience laughing, but they’re listening as well.”

 – CONAN O’BRIEN

“Jimmy may be the funniest man adverse to jokes. He doesn’t write them; he rarely tells them. And that translates as hilarious to the audience. Call him the crowd whisperer.”

 – LA TIMES

“The funniest host in podcasting.” 

-ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY

It’s clear Pardo’s one small step ahead of the audience, one giant leap beyond the comedy industry as a whole.”

 – LA WEEKLY

“Pardo has the ability to do crowd-work like no other comedian today that I am aware of – a quality that echos and even rivals that of Don Rickles.” 

– POPSTRIKE.COM

“Onstage, Pardo is as free-form as Ross Noble, as biting as Greg Proops, and as formal as Johnny Carson. Perhaps the best comparison, if one can truly be made, is to Groucho Marx, encapsulating all the manic energy and just a hint of the irreverence that made Groucho a legend.”

– OTWO MAGAZINE (Ireland)

“Never Not Funny was one of the first, and it remains one of the best.”

 – THE AV CLUB

“The undisputed king of onstage riffing and crowd-work

 – NERDIST NEWS

Nore Davis is a stand-up comedian and actor whose work challenges societal norms with vulnerability, wit, and fearless storytelling. Known for his sharp humor and dynamic stage presence, Nore has released several critically acclaimed comedy albums and has performed on renowned stages across the country. His stand-up explores themes of healing, identity, and generational trauma while connecting deeply with audiences through laughter and truth. Nore has specials on both Comedy Central and Amazon and is a familiar face on several comedy fan favorite TV series including NBC’s The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, TBS’ Conan, HBO’s 2 Dope Queens, and Comedy Central’s This Week At The Cellar. He also appeared on HBO’s hit shows Boardwalk Empire and Succession and recurred in season 3 of Dickinson for Apple.

KC is the newest Weekend Update writer on SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE. She previously was a staff writer on Comedy Central’s TOONING OUT THE NEWS and was selected as a Just For Laughs 2022 New Face in Montreal this past summer. KC has also performed at Just For Laughs Moontower, and alongside comedians Neal Brennan, Nate Bargatze and Dave Attell amongst others. KC was named the Best Up-and-Coming Comedian in Nashville by the Nashville Scene Magazine and was a semifinalist for STAND UP NBC. She has also written for and performed on Kevin Hart’s LOL Network. 

Zoltan Kaszas is a Hungarian-born, award-winning stand-up comedian known for his sharp,

observational humor. Kaszas, who The Atlantic called a “breakout star,” has been featured on

several SiriusXM comedy channels, Laughs on Fox, Netflix Is a Joke, Scotland’s Fringe Festival and

headlines comedy clubs and theaters across the country. It was his riff on why cats are better than dogs

that brought viral fame, racking up over 68 million views with The Guardian’s (UK) calling it one of the

“ten funniest things I’ve seen on the Internet.” Kaszas has two Dry Bar standup specials and three

independent standup specials on YouTube: Modern Male, White Lies and his most recent, Honorary

Jones. His ability to take relatable experiences and turn them into hilarious stories has earned him both

critical acclaim and a loyal following.

Vanessa Gonzalez was named one of "Variety’s Top 10 Comics to Watch” in 2022 and “Best Stand Up Comic in Austin” by the Austin Chronicle in 2017, 2022 & 2023. She's been featured on; TruTV’s “Laff Mobb’s Laff Tracks,” “Comedy Central Stand-Up Presents,” “A Little Late with Lilly Singh” and "Jimmy Kimmel Live." You can currently catch her on “Entre Nos: Spot On" and "Comedy Chingonas” on HBO MAX, “This Joka” on the Roku Channel and "Verified Stand-Up" on Netflix. Check out Vanessa's comedy album, "My Birthday's Tomorrow."

After beginning his career in his home country of Ireland, Colum Tyrrell moved to New
York City and quickly became one of the fastest rising comics in the scene. He is a
regular at The Comedy Cellar, The Stand Comedy Club and Stand Up New York. A
staple in the New York Comedy Podcast scene he can be heard on The Legion of
Skanks, You Know What Dude, Are You Garbage? and Matt and Shane's Secret
Podcast. He launched The Colum Tyrrell Podcast in 2022 which is growing to be one of
the more popular shows in New York and he recently made his television debut on The
Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. Catch him now before he blows up and becomes a
household name.

 Jason Rouse’s “Nightmare Before Christmas Comedy Special”—a twisted, no-holds-barred holiday event featuring some of his favorite funny comedians, all delivering their most outrageous Christmas-themed material.