This Week in Austin: November 3–9, 2025
Austin’s got something happening every night — from laughter and live music to disco nights and cultural jams. Here’s your complete lineup of events to make the most of this week across the city.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3
New Joke Monday
Laugh off your Monday blues at The Creek and the Cave, where top comedians test brand-new material hosted by Sam Hunter — the best comic you’ve never heard of!
📍 The Creek and the Cave | 4:55 PM | $10 | 21+
Boot Scootin’ Rollin’: ’90s Country & Hot Dice Tournament
Lace up your boots and roll the dice at Vacancy Brewing! Enjoy ’90s country jams, craft brews, and Hot Dice fun — no experience needed, just good vibes.
📍 Vacancy Brewing | 6:30 PM | Free (Tournament Buy-In Optional)
Jesse McCartney – The Weightless Tour
Feel the nostalgia and the new vibes live at ACL Live at the Moody Theater! Get ready to fall into the music that defined a generation.
📍 ACL Live | 8:00 PM
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4
Maroon 5 – Love is Like Tour
Feel the love and the hits as Maroon 5 brings their Love is Like Tour to the Moody Center. A night of pure pop perfection awaits!
📍 Moody Center | 7:00 PM
Poke The Bear Comedy Show
Watch top comics — then roast them back! The only comedy show where you can anonymously “poke the bear” on note cards after each set.
📍 Mr. Nice Guys | 8:00 PM–10:00 PM | $10 | 21+
Aura – Sapphic Social & Open Decks
Vibes high, lights low — Aura at Cheer Up Charlies brings a night of dancing, flirting, and connecting over cocktails and beats.
📍 Cheer Up Charlies | 10:00 PM | Free | LGBTQ+ Friendly
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5
Wednesday Night Comedy Showcase
Catch national touring headliners and local Austin talent for one of the best midweek comedy nights in town.
📍 East Austin Comedy Club | 7:00 PM–8:30 PM | $10 Online / $15 Door
Ladies Night Comedy!
Bold, hilarious women take the stage at The Velveeta Room for Austin’s funniest and fiercest weekly comedy show.
📍 The Velveeta Room | 8:00 PM (Doors) | $10 | 18+
Planet Fabulous Karaoke
Shine bright and sing loud at The Iron Bear! It’s the most fabulous karaoke night in Austin — fun, friendly, and free.
📍 The Iron Bear | 9:00 PM | Free | LGBTQ+ Friendly
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6
Sofia Isella
Catch rising star Sofia Isella performing live at Empire Control Room & Garage. Doors open at 7PM for this all-ages show.
📍 Empire Control Room & Garage | 7:00 PM | $25
GIRLS GONE WILD – Dark Humor Delivered by Female Voices
Good girls go to heaven, bad girls grab the mic! Austin’s boldest dark-humor comedy show hits The Creek and the Cave for a night of fearless fun.
📍 The Creek and the Cave | 8:00 PM–9:30 PM | $15–20 | 21+
Tame Impala – Deadbeat Tour
Lose yourself in Tame Impala’s dreamy sound and psychedelic visuals at Moody Center. A sonic journey you won’t forget.
📍 Moody Center | 8:00 PM
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7
Friday Night DJ Sets
Spin, groove, and dance till 2AM with disco, funk, and boogie beats at East End Ballroom!
📍 East End Ballroom | 7:00 PM | Free
Secret Level: Stand-Up Comedy
Top Austin comics bring fresh sets to Alamo Drafthouse Mueller — no drink minimums, just laughs and good food.
📍 Alamo Drafthouse Mueller | 8:00 PM–9:30 PM | $15 Online / $20 Door
Shred: Gnar Bars All Star Comedy Showcase
End your night with pay-what-you-want laughs at Gnar Bar! Austin regulars and touring comics take the stage for a wild, late-night show.
📍 Gnar Bar | 10:00 PM | 21+ | Pay What You Want
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8
Africa Night
Feel the rhythm and unity every Saturday at Sahara Lounge! Dance, connect, and celebrate culture through music and movement.
📍 Sahara Lounge | 7:00 PM | Free | LGBTQ+ Friendly
Comedy In The Capital – Speakeasy Style Comedy Night
Step into Speakeasy for a night of top Austin comics, good vibes, and unforgettable midweek laughs.
📍 Speakeasy | 7:30 PM–9:00 PM | $15
The Broadly Entertaining Revue
Laughs, music, and variety collide at Pinballz Lake Creek! Hosted by Jamie Rosler — free, fun, and adults only.
📍 Pinballz Lake Creek | 10:00 PM–11:00 PM | Free | 18+
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9
Sunday Fundayish Comedy Show
Beat the Sunday scaries with Austin’s best comics and a secret giveaway at East Austin Comedy!
📍 East Austin Comedy | 7:00 PM | $15 | 18+
The Creek and The Cave Open Mic
Grab a drink and enjoy Austin’s rising comedians at this free open mic — or sign up and give it a shot yourself!
📍 The Creek and the Cave | 8:00 PM–9:30 PM | Free RSVP | 21+
Hairball XXV
End the week with pure rock energy! Hairball brings 80s arena hits, lights, and pyrotechnics to ACL Live.
📍 ACL Live at the Moody Theater | 8:00 PM
From comedy nights and karaoke to arena tours and DJ parties, Austin proves again why it’s the city that never slows down. Whatever your scene, this week has something that’ll make you laugh, dance, or sing along.
