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Top 5 Most Visited Comedy Clubs in Downtown, Austin
"Since opening in 2009, the improv and stand-up venue tucked into an alleyway on Lavaca has cultivated an affecting, bizarro approach that sets its weekly programming and classes apart from other local comedy clubs. Its small theatre creates immediate physical contact between audience and performers, and in shows like Stoned vs. Drunk vs. Sober and the creative writing prompt open mic Playpen, run by (sometimes overly) intense comedians, the "fierce experimental mixture" of styles hits you like a humor freight train. No venue in the city is as unpredictable, abstract, or inclusive of up-and-coming improvisatory talent."
"Opened in 2007, the The Institution Theater is home to a great staff of teachers to help with improv, acting, comedy writing, and stand-up. Owner Tom Booker has worked with The Second City Theatre in Chicago, performed in off-Broadway productions, and helped write and direct films. The Institution Theater offers classes in each of these areas, with different levels of improv, comedy and film script writing, and stand-up classes."
"Also known as “The Velv,” this comedy club on Austin’s famous 6th Street was opened in March 1988. After seeing the success of Esther’s Follies, Michael Shelton purchased the closed down Embassy Room with a plan to create a new comedy club that was unlike any of the others in Austin. Comics like Jana Williams, Vanessa Kaufman, and Brian Malow were just a few of the many to perform stand-up routines in the early days of The Velveeta Room."
"The Hideout Theatre in Austin is well known for its improv productions. These productions are showcased Thursday-Sunday, featuring both independent performing groups and shows produced by The Hideout Theatre. This downtown club also offers several levels of improv classes for students from kids to adults during the week, as well as showcases for those who attend and want to show off their acting skills."
"12129 N Fm 620 Inside the Zach Theater North, Austin, TX 78750-1090+1 512-318-4992[email protected]https://www.comedysportzaustin.com/. Austin’s weekly live, competitive improv comedy show. It’s 100% made up on the spot, 100% clean and family-friendly, and 100% hilarious!"
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"Voted Austin's "Best Jazz Bar" for seven years running, Elephant Room is located below street level and features cool jazz in an intimate setting seven nights a week. Local and national acts both take to the stage and the joint is so hip that it's not unusual to see both performers and patrons don sunglasses. Called the epicenter of the Austin jazz scene, this sexy, intimate little spot is the perfect place for a date."
"It feels like this underground jazz bar should be shrouded in a smoky haze (and it once was, before the smoking ban). Austin’s premier nightclub for live jazz offers a rich, warm interior with exposed brick walls and lounge seating. Descend the steps into the basement from the street above and pure notes of swing, rhythm and blues hit you immediately while the place envelops you in its cosy vibe."
"Elephant Room is located below street level and features cool jazz in an intimate setting seven nights a week. Both local and national performance is taken to the stage and the joint is so hip that it’s not unusual to see both performers and patrons don sunglasses. Called the epicenter of the Austin jazz scene, this lovely, little spot is the perfect place for a date and couples."
"Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account. New Hours of Operation: Monday – Thursday: 1pm – 9pm Friday – Saturday: 11am – 11pm Sunday: 11am – 9pm Check us out on... Awarded as World’s Coolest Hotel Pool by TravelAgent Central 2017, Azul Rooftop Bar sits on the 20th floor of the Westin Austin Downtown hotel and is admittedly one of the best outdoor bars in Austin."
"When visiting the Azul Rooftop Pool Bar + Lounge at Austin’s downtown Westin hotel, you can swim while taking in breathtaking views of the city. Open year-round, this rooftop bar and pool offers guests and the public relaxation and drinks, as well as views of Austin sites. Check out the Azul Rooftop page for public pool hours, and consider enjoying a sunset or two, rooftop-style."
"Everyone and their mom wants to be on that rooftop pool, and honestly that’s why it makes the list!. I recommend trying to head over on a weekday when you can enjoy the rooftop before it gets packed with people. However, it absolutely has one of the best views of downtown Austin."
"Sometimes it can be hard to find a good place to let your canine best friend run free and let loose some energy, especially if you live in a city. But at Red Bud Isle, dogs can run free on their own island. This 13 acre recreational space has a walking loop for humans and a whole island of forest, lakeshore, and land for dogs to enjoy."
"If parks mean nothing to you unless your pal with four paws can come, head to Red Bud Isle. This is an island in the middle of the Colorado River between Westfield and Westlake Hills. It has a lakefront, off-leash dog park, where your pup can splash and play."
"Tucked away on a little island on Lake Austin, Red Bud Isle is mostly known as a leash-free dog park. There’s an open play area just for pups near the park’s entrance. If you're dogless, however, it's also a nice place for an easy hike."
"The South Austin Museum of Popular Culture collects, conserves, and exhibits vintage posters and live music ephemera from the 1960s through today to educate future generations on the rich and unique culture that makes Austin the Live Music Capital of the World. SouthPop seeks to enrich a growing and changing the community by becoming the premier source in Texas for art and artifacts of local music history from the 1960s to the present and its impact on local, national, and international culture. To learn more about South Austin Museum of Popular Culture click here."
"To get a glimpse of this integral part of Austin’s culture, head to SOUTHPOP!. Also known as AusPOP, the museum has over 3,000 artifacts and 10,000 photos to peruse. The collection includes a huge assortment of music posters spanning decades, from the 1960s to today."
"While technically a children’s museum, there’s no rule that it isn’t just as enjoyable for the kids at heart. This museum is everything you loved as a kid. There are hands-on activities and exhibits designed to inspire the mind no matter how old you are."
"To get to grips with Texas just look for this building behind the big star a couple of blocks south of the State Capitol. One of the region’s top attractions, this museum has human artifacts going back to a 16,000-year-old projectile point unearthed half an hour north of Austin. You’ll do a deep dive on pre-European history, the tumultuous 18th and 19th centuries, as well as the many things associated with Texas around the world, like sporting prowess, oil and gas drilling, space exploration, ranching and rodeos."
"The Bullock Texas State History Museum tells the state's story through a variety of interesting interactive exhibits, along with audio-visual displays and film. The permanent Story of Texas exhibit is home to artifacts and displays that feature defining events in the state's history. Artifacts include the preserved hull of the 17th-century La Belle, which was shipwrecked at the mouth of the Mississippi River."