Lookin’ for Free Things to do in Austin?

Oct 30 - Dec 25
,
2025

Bear Arms: Open Mic

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FREE! Every Thursday at 6pm.

 

Bear Arms: Open Mic

Hosted by Robert May

 

Signups at 5:45pm 

Free
Oct 30
,
2025

The Roast of Freddy Krueger

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This all Hallow’s eve, we’re celebrating with deep cuts by deadly weapons. Austin’s most lethal Comics dressed as your favorite slashers will slay one another until your bloodlust for (s)laughter is satisfied. It's a traditional friar’s club roast with a twist, everyone on stage is someone from Hollywood’s greatest Horrors.

So come enjoy a savage spectacle with all your fellow freaks plus treats and surprises lurking in every shadow at the only show where COMICS truly KILL.

$15.00
Oct 30 - Dec 25
,
2025

Word Up! Open mic

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FREE! Every Thursday at Midnight

 

Word Up! Open mic

Hosted by: Jordyn Aguilar

 

Free
Oct 31
,
2025

HAHAHALLOWEEN

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Spooky Hahahalloween Funny Haha Show for Halloween LOL FUN FUN Costume contests and stuff and prizes and stuff. Haha good lineup yes Halloween haha HahaHalloween

$5.00 - $15.00
Oct 31 - Nov 29
,
2025

Main Course Comedy

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Main Course features a secret lineup of the best comedians in Texas at the iconic Creek and Cave Comedy Club. Our comics have been featured on HBO, SNL, Adult Swim, KT, JRE, and Netflix. This is gonna be a fun one.
 
$20.00
Oct 31
,
2025

LITTY TITTY HALLOWEEN

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LITTY TITTY HALLOWEEN is a standup comedy gong show that gets YOU - the audience - in on the show. This Halloween we're offering discounted tickets AND discounted drinks if you come in costume! 

Comics will bring their best sets to get you laughing. 

But if they're not cutting it? Random glow stick holders in the audience will be chosen to help determine if a comic gets "gonged" off the stage before the end of their set. 

Featuring fun surprises, guest co-hosts, crowd work, and more! 

Be ready - because it’s gonna be Litty Titty.  

 

$5.00 - $15.00
Nov 1 - 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
Nov 1
,
2025

Matt McCusker

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Matt McCusker is a stand-up comedian, writer, and co-host of the wildly popular podcast Matt and Shane’s Secret Podcast alongside Shane Gillis. Known for his sharp wit, laid-back storytelling, and philosophical takes on everything from fatherhood to conspiracy theories, McCusker has built a loyal fanbase with his mix of intellect and absurdity. He’s also the author of the novel Overlook: A Story of Drugs, Disappointment, and the American Dream and has performed at top clubs and festivals across the country. Whether on stage or behind the mic, Matt brings a uniquely weird and hilarious lens to modern life.

$25.00 - $35.00
Nov 1 - 29
,
2025

Freaks of the Creek

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It’s late. It’s weird. It’s Austin.

Freaks of the Creek brings the city’s wildest comics to The Creek and The Cave for an unfiltered, anything-goes late-night show. Expect chaos, big laughs, and zero rules — the kind of comedy that only makes sense after 11PM.

Grab a drink, stay up too late, and come get freaky with us.

$10.00
Nov 2 - Dec 28
,
2025

Writers’ Room

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Free joke writing workshop with Dan French!

Every other Sunday 3:30-5:30pm

Free
Nov 2 - Dec 21
,
2025

Good Session

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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 a show about you and is 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

$15.00
Nov 2 - Dec 28
,
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
Nov 2 - Dec 28
,
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
Nov 3 - Dec 29
,
2025

The Monday Gamble Mic

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FREE! Every Monday at 6pm.

 

Signups in person.

Free
Nov 3 - Dec 15
,
2025

Clocked Out Comedy

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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

$10.00
Nov 3 - 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
Nov 3 - Dec 29
,
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
Nov 4 - Dec 30
,
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.

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Free

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.