Things to do in Austin

Sunday, Dec 6

Fallout Student Showcase!

Fallout Theater

Support emerging talent at the Fallout Student Showcase in Austin. A great event for theater enthusiasts and community supporters.

Sunday, Dec 6

Special Event: Advisory Opinions: Live!

Cap City Comedy Club

<p> <a href="https://www.capcitycomedy.com/pages/faq-2021"><img src="https://helium-comedy.s3.amazonaws.com/MISC/GN_SpecialEvents_Badge_60x60px.png" alt="Special Event" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px;" /></a></p><p>Host Sarah Isgur and permanent guest David French take their podcast on the road to have conversations about the law, culture, and why it matters.</p> <p>SARAH ISGUR is the editor of SCOTUSblog, host of the legal podcast Advisory Opinions, and an ABC News contributor. Isgur has previously worked on multiple presidential campaigns and in all three branches of the federal government. During the first Trump administration, she served in the Department of Justice as the director of the Office of Public Affairs and senior counsel to the deputy attorney general during the Russia investigation. She clerked for Judge Edith H. Jones of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and is a graduate of Harvard Law School and Northwestern University. She is the author of the NYT bestselling book, Last Branch Standing: A Potentially Surprising, Occasionally Witty Journey Inside Today's Supreme Court.</p> <p>David French is a columnist for The New York Times. A graduate of Harvard Law School, David was previously a senior editor at The Dispatch and a contributing writer at The Atlantic. He is a former constitutional litigator and a past president of the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education. David is a New York Times bestselling author, and his most recent book is Divided We Fall: America’s Secession Threat and How to Restore Our Nation. David is a former major in the United States Army Reserve and is a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, where he was awarded the Bronze Star.</p> <h2> Couple's Package includes: </h2> <p> - 2 premium seats <br />- $90 food & beverage credit ($45 per person)<br />- Gratuity <br />- Ticket Protection </p> <hr /> <h4> PLEASE NOTE: Our Balcony section for main room shows is NOT wheelchair access

Sunday, Dec 6

Jane Austin Improv

Fallout Theater

Experience a unique improv comedy show inspired by Jane Austen at Fallout Theater. Great for fans of literature and comedy.

Sunday, Dec 6

The Red Room at Cap City: Jamie Wolf

Cap City Comedy Club

Join comedian Jamie Wolf for a night of laughter in Austin. A great pick for fans of edgy comedy.

Sunday, Dec 6

JD McPherson - SOCKS: A Rock N' Roll Christmas Tour with special guest Melissa Carper

04 Center

Enjoy JD McPherson's holiday concert at 04 Center in Austin. Perfect for rock and holiday music fans.

Sunday, Dec 6

Special Event: Dale Elliott Jr.

Cap City Comedy Club

Catch Dale Elliott Jr. performing stand-up at Cap City Comedy Club in Austin. A night of laughter for comedy fans.

Tuesday, Dec 8

Special Event: Janine Harouni

Cap City Comedy Club

Stand-up comedian Janine Harouni performs at Cap City Comedy Club in Austin. A must-see for comedy fans.

Tuesday, Dec 8

Texas MBB

Moody Center

Catch the Texas Men's Basketball team in action against Jackson State at Moody Center. A must-see for sports fans.

Tuesday, Dec 8

Jim Ortiz and the Ballroom Destroyers

Knomad Bar

Catch the Boogie/Blues band Jim Ortiz and the Ballroom Destroyers live. Ideal for blues music fans looking for a good time.

Wednesday, Dec 9

WinterSol Rooftop Igloo Experience 2026

Otopia Rooftop Lounge

Enjoy cozy igloos with festive treats and games at this holiday event. Great for friends and families looking for holiday fun.

Wednesday, Dec 9

Trans-Siberian Orchestra

Moody Center

Don't miss Trans-Siberian Orchestra's performance of The Ghosts of Christmas Eve. A holiday rock experience.

Wednesday, Dec 9

Special Event: Nasser Al-Rayess

Cap City Comedy Club

Catch comedian Nasser Al-Rayess at Cap City Comedy Club for a night of humor and cultural insights. A unique comedy experience.

Wednesday, Dec 9

Hayes Carll / Grateful For Christmas Tour with special guest Calder Allen (3 Special Nights)

04 Center

Experience Hayes Carll's Grateful For Christmas Tour with special guest Calder Allen in Austin. Perfect for country music fans.

Wednesday, Dec 9

The Musical Comedy Laboratorium: a variety musical comedy show

Fallout Theater

Join a variety musical comedy show at Fallout Theater. Perfect for those who enjoy unique comedic performances.

Wednesday, Dec 9

WinterSol Rooftop Igloo Experience 2026

Otopia Rooftop Lounge

Enjoy cozy igloos with festive treats and games at this holiday event. Great for friends and families looking for holiday fun.

Thursday, Dec 10

The Red Room at Cap City: Christian Johnson

Cap City Comedy Club

Enjoy clean comedy with Christian Johnson at Cap City Comedy Club in Austin. A night of laughter awaits.

Thursday, Dec 10

Texas WBB

Moody Center

Watch Texas Women's Basketball take on Arkansas State at Moody Center for an exciting sports event.

Thursday, Dec 10

Special Event: Dustin Nickerson

Cap City Comedy Club

Don't miss Dustin Nickerson at Cap City Comedy Club for a night of laughter and entertainment. A great event for comedy fans.

Thursday, Dec 10

The Red Room at Cap City: Christian Johnson

Cap City Comedy Club

Enjoy a night of clean comedy with Christian Johnson at Cap City Comedy Club. A great evening for families and comedy fans.

Thursday, Dec 10

D. Dan

Kingdom

Experience an electrifying night with DJ D. Dan at Kingdom. A must for electronic music fans.

Friday, Dec 11

Special Event: Dustin Nickerson

Cap City Comedy Club

Enjoy a night of comedy with Dustin Nickerson at Cap City Comedy Club. Great for fans of stand-up and humor.

Friday, Dec 11

Ha Ha Holiday Comedy Show

Regal Rooms

Enjoy an evening of holiday cheer with comedy performances featuring Ernest Evans Sr. and headliner Gerald Michaels.

Friday, Dec 11

Honky, Ignitor, Sabbath Crow, Rodney Henry

The Lost Well

Experience a night of rock music with Honky, Ignitor, and Sabbath Crow at The Lost Well, featuring a mix of talented artists.

Friday, Dec 11

The Red Room at Cap City: LizaBanks

Cap City Comedy Club

Experience LizaBanks Campagna's unique comedy at Cap City Comedy Club. A must-see for fans of innovative performances.

Friday, Dec 11

Tyla

Moody Center

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Friday, Dec 11

Girls Girls Girls! Live Improvised Broadway-Style Musicals

Fallout Theater

Experience live improvised musicals from Austin's comedy legends at Fallout Theater. Perfect for comedy fans.

Friday, Dec 11

Special Event: Dustin Nickerson

Cap City Comedy Club

Enjoy a fun night of dueling pianos with Abraham Kenner and Karey Nickel at Faith & Spirits. Perfect for a lively evening out.

Friday, Dec 11

The Red Room at Cap City: LizaBanks

Cap City Comedy Club

<p> <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/seat-engine-user-images/353382/1644352648-THE%20RED%20ROOM%20LOGO%20Final.png" style="width: 60px; height: 70px; float: left; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px;" width="60" height="70" /><strong></strong><strong>LizaBanks Campagna</strong> is building an entirely new lane in the creator economy, one where comedy, culture, and civic curiosity collide. In 2025, she emerged as one of the most original voices reshaping how audiences engage with cities, institutions, and public life, proving that education and entertainment do not just coexist, they thrive together.</p> <p>A stand-up comedian, LizaBanks has applied her comedic instincts to an unexpected arena, tourism and cultural education. As a New York City tour guide leading sold out experiences at The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Grand Central Terminal, she has transformed traditional sightseeing into immersive, personality driven storytelling. Her tours feel less like lectures and more like live performances, attracting audiences who may never have stepped inside a museum otherwise. In the process, she is modernizing tourism for a social first generation and demonstrating how creators can bring legacy institutions into the digital age.</p><p>Online, LizaBanks extends that same sensibility through content that blends humor, historical context, and sharp social observation. In 2025, she expanded her platform into civic conversation, interviewing political figures including Zohran Mamdani and engaging audiences around issues like public transit and accessibility with clarity and curiosity. She frequently collaborates with Overheard, including hosting its Happy Hour series, and facilitating red carpet interviews. Last year, LizaBanks was profiled in The Cut and appeared on The Today Show with Al Roker, signaling her crossover from digital creator to broader cultural figure.</p> <hr /> <p> <b>Management reserves the right to prevent customers from entering the facility who they d

Friday, Dec 11

Mason Collective

Kingdom

Experience the energetic house music of Mason Collective at Kingdom Nightclub. A night for electronic music lovers.

Friday, Dec 11

Afterglow: A Music, Comedy, and Arts Carnival

Fallout Theater

Join an evening of ambient music, live art, and alternative comedy at Fallout Theater. A creative experience for all.