The Creek and The Cave's Sunday open mic is widely considered one of the best open mics in Austin. Held at the legendary Creek and Cave downtown — a venue that originated in New York City's comedy scene — this mic brings a professional club atmosphere to the open mic format. The 8pm Sunday session is the flagship mic, with free admission via RSVP ($5 at the door). Comics can email creekandcaveopenmic@gmail.com or enter the bucket draw for spots. The room is lively, the crowd is engaged, and the quality of performers is consistently high. This is the open mic that many Austin comics consider their home base. If you're visiting Austin and want to see the local scene at its best, Sunday at the Creek is where you start.