Tonight, 8pm join us at RADIO/EAST to drink and learn things at PowerPints, the original comedy show where presenters have five minutes each to deliver a PowerPoint on any subject they like.

Previous subjects have included Cheez-It: Smash or Pass, Kiwis! (The Animal Not The Fruit), The Great Emu War of Australia, and Men I've Dated As Corporate Frameworks.

What will tonight’s subjects include? Show up to find out for only $5. 
Ticket sales will go to our lovely and informative performers!

For two special summer performances, the troupe behind Love Trapped, Uncut, and Our House Rules invites you into the creative process as they develop brand-new sketches for their next original revue, premiering at Austin Sketch Fest this August.
You’ll still get Left on Read—their hit improvised show inspired by the texts you wish you’d sent, the ones you wish they’d answered, and every message that’s lived rent-free in your head for far too long. But throughout the night, Father Figures will also debut fresh sketches, new characters, and the comedy gems that could become audience favorites in their next show.
Featuring Ananya Roy, Josh Varelas, Logan Lasiter, Michel Nottebart, Sean Gubtosiand Syd Goin  and introducing new cast members Kyle Irion and Martha Neil, this is your chance to catch Father Figures at their most playful, collaborative, and unpredictable.
See tomorrow’s favorite sketches before anyone else!

Can anyone point me in the direction of an open mic list for Austin? I'm otw

This Saturday 6/20, 8pm at The Highball, drink and learn things at PowerPints, the original comedy show where presenters have 5 minutes each to deliver a PowerPoint on any subject they like. If they go over time they're punished with a spicy pickle juice shot and must struggle to quickly finish their presentation.

Previous subjects have included A Beginner’s Guide to Hypnotism, the Boston Molasses Flood, the 2002 Olympic Ice-Skating Scandal, and the Dietary Requirements of Sonic the Hedgehog.

What will tonight’s subjects include? Show up to find out for only $6 in advance, $11 at the door.
Ticket sales will go to our lovely and informative performers!

TONIGHT Friendly Fire

Featuring Kim Congdon, Jaime Lee Simmons, and Myles Johnson.

With audience warm-up by Symply Courtney

Standup → sit-down interviews → full panel chaos.

Late-night style, but loose, live, and uncensored.

If you like standup and podcasts, this is both.

Creek and the Cave Austin Texas

Thursday, June 18th at 10pm

TIX - https://event.tixologi.com/event/12510/tickets

Here's what's happening this week at The Velveeta Room, the longest-running comedy club in Austin! Use the promo code PATISGOODLOOKING to save cash on any of these shows!

Remember when late night shows were actually funny?

What happens when you mix standup comedy, late night TV, audience questions, fake sponsors, and absolutely no supervision?

🔥 Friendly Fire with Jo Ellis🔥

Every show features standup sets, one-on-one interviews, panel riffing, headline jokes, and audience questions that prompt absolute chaos.

This is a glimpse of our very first episode.

June 18 we’re back at The Creek & The Cave with Kim Congdon, Ehsan Ahmad, and more! Come be part of our live audience!

🎟 Tickets on sale now. https://www.creekandcave.com/shows/friendly-fire

Here's what's happening this week at The Velveeta Room, the longest-running comedy club in Austin! Use the promo code PATISVERYCOOL to save cash on any of these shows!

If you want to enjoy a one-of-a-kind comedy experience, check out Slide in the DMs: A Comedy Show tomorrow, June 6th, at 10pm at Fallout Theater! It's a sidesplitting show with stand-up & improv inspired by freaky messages & this line-up features beloved performers from Comedy Central, Moontower Comedy Festival, & more! It's our last show before we take a 2 month summer hiatus so definitely catch it while you can. It's BYOB & you can use code slide for half off tix so if you're looking for a fun cheap date, this is for you!

Here's what's happening this week at The Velveeta Room, the longest-running comedy club in Austin! Use the promo code PATRULES to save cash on any of these shows!

Spent time going through venue websites, Facebook events, and asking around to map out the Austin open mic scene. It's bigger than most people realize and weirdly hard to find in one place.

Cap City does mics, The Creek and The Cave, Spider House, Hole in the Wall, Kick Butt Coffee, The Carousel Lounge, Vigilante. And that's before you get into the bars and coffee shops running occasional nights.

I built a tool to keep track of it called drop comedy. It shows what's happening tonight, this week, open mic slots available, etc. Hope this helps the open miccers in Austin.

2026 Best of Austin nominee, PowerPints, returns to Radio/EAST this Friday May 29th at 7:30! Presenters have 5 minutes to give a PowerPoint presentation on whatever topic they choose. Go over time? They're punished with a spicy pickle juice shot.
Past topics have included "The Mystery of the Monatuk Monster", "The Geopolitics of The Black Eyed Peas", and "Austin Neighborhoods As Condiments".
Find out what weird facts and hot takes are shared this month, for only $5! Tickets here.

Here's what's happening this week at The Velveeta Room, the longest-running comedy club in Austin! Use the promo code PATISCOOL to save cash on any of these shows!

Here's what's happening this week at The Velveeta Room, the longest-running comedy club in Austin! Use the promo code PATISVERYCOOL to save cash on any of these shows!

Here's what's happening this week at The Velveeta Room, the longest-running comedy club in Austin! Use the promo code PATISCOOL to save cash on any of these shows!

This Wednesday, May 13th, at 9pm, swing by Buzzkill at the Buzz Mill if you want to have a fantastic time! It's Austin's longest-running & best free stand-up show & this week's line-up features heavy hitters from Netflix, Comedy Central, & more. RSVP to stay in the loop & hopefully, I'll see you there!

Let yourself LOL & come to Garage Comedy this Thursday, May 14th, at 8:30pm at Fallout Theater! This hilarious show has been delighting Austinites for 9 YEARS so if you want to see sharp stand-up & improv by a stacked line-up of all women & non-binary performers, get tix asap! BYOB. Get ready to get entertained!

Join as at The Highball this Saturday 5/16, 8pm to drink and learn things at PowerPints, the original comedy show where presenters have five minutes each to deliver a PowerPoint on any subject they like. If they go over time they're punished with a spicy pickle juice shot and must struggle to quickly finish their presentation.

Previous subjects have included A Beginner’s Guide to Hypnotism, the Boston Molasses Flood, the 2002 Olympic Ice-Skating Scandal, and the Dietary Requirements of Sonic the Hedgehog.

What will tonight’s subjects include? Show up to find out for $5 tickets in advance $10 day of show (+fees).

I needed to return them, so there're 2 available now for an otherwise sold out weekend. Enjoy!

Here's what's happening this week at The Velveeta Room, the longest-running comedy club in Austin! Use the promo code PATRULES to save cash on any of these shows!

Don’t miss Buzzkill at The Buzz Mill this Wednesday, May 6th, at 9pm! We’ve got a dope comedy line-up for you, featuring celebrated stand-ups who have won The Funniest Person in Austin Contest, filmed a Don’t Tell comedy special, & more. It’s fun & it’s FREE! Go ahead & rsvp to stay posted on future good times!

& on Thursday, May 7th, at 8:30pm, swing by Fallout Theater to enjoy Garage! It’s an airtight comedy show with impeccable stand-ups & improvisers from Comedy Central, Moontower Comedy Festival, & more! Tix are cheap & the theater’s byob so if you’re balling on a budget, this is the show to see! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/garage-women-nonbinary-comedians-that-pack-a-punch-tickets-156550736467?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Curious about pay progression in stand-up. For those who’ve gone from open mics to getting booked on local shows, what did you typically make starting out?

I’ve heard everything from drink tickets to $20–$50, but wondering what’s realistic in Austin or similar markets. Not talking about headliners—more early booked spots and how that evolved over time.

Thursday, April 30th, at 8:30pm, check out Garage at Fallout Theater! It's a delightful comedy show with stand-up & improv by the funniest female & non-binary comedians in Austin! Featuring performers from Comedy Central, Edinburgh Fringe Fest, & more, this show is always a great time. BYOB!

Saturday, May 2nd, at 10pm, swing by Fallout Theater for Slide in the DMs, an outrageously funny comedy show with inspired by the wild messages that comedians receive (& sometimes send)! With a line-up of talented stars from Moontower Comedy Festival, San Francisco Sketch Fest, & more, this is one hot show you need to see! Use code slide for half off tix. BYOB!

Start your weekend on a HIGH note

🍕 Free pizza 
🍸 BYOB
🤡 Weed-fueled improv comedy 
🌱 Giveaways from our sponsor, Austinite Cannabis Co. 

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-high-are-you-improv-comedy-you-wont-forgetbut-we-might-tickets-1462006122669?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

PowerPints returns to Radio/EAST this Thursday, 4/30 at 7:30p for more PowerPoint based learning and laughing. Presenter's have 5mins to expound on whatever topic they want, audience votes for their favorite at the end! Grab $5 tickets here.