Best Comedy Club in Round Rock Area

"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."

"The venerable Velv, as it's known to habitués, started in 1988 as a stand-up offshoot of sketch/variety emporium Esther's Follies. Named after comic Kerry Awn's shecky alter ego Ronnie Velveeta, the club debuted in what had been Sixth Street's last strip joint (the Embassy Room) but now lives next door to Esther's, where it's been a sometimes thriving, sometimes struggling bastion of stand-up that's treasured by comics across the land as a tough room (on a recent trip to town, Louis C.K. tested new material here). Under the management of comedian Mario DiGiorgio, the Velv is enjoying a 21st century renaissance with hot local and touring acts setting the place on comedy fire."

"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 Velveeta Room, also lovingly referred to as The Velv, is an intimate, laugh-filled room featuring stand-up comedy and open mic nights. Local and touring comics perform in the cozy atmosphere where the standards are high. The Velv might be the most important stage for Austin comics to develop their material in front of fellow comics, so you can guarantee you’ll be getting the best of the best."

"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!"

"Piranha Killer Sushi has the decidedly winning advantage of having both killer sushi and killer drinks, courtesy of their bar. It's the kind of spot you can meet a friend for a long lunch and then make it even longer. Try the Tri-Color Sashimi Roll: Tuna, salmon, white tuna, chives, crab, with hand peeled cucumber."

"For home-style Japanese food and sushi in a laid-back environment, Komé is king. The menu is a smorgasbord of options — from the sushi bar, yatai (street food), and fried treats (miso-glazed chicken wings or thighs, anyone?) to homemade gyoza, yakitori, ramen, and rice (aka komé), this place is an Austin favorite for many good reasons."

"Kome Sushi Kitchen is a Japanese restaurant that strives to offer great food at reasonable prices in a casual, comfortable environment. Founded by a native Japanese couple, you’ll know for sure you’re in for an authentic Japanese flavor. They offer an extensive menu, featuring takoyaki, ramen, rice bowls, homemade gyoza, and more!"

"Koméoffers a large assortment of sushi and a plentiful lunch menu. You'll want to try the ramen and a few of their apps on top of that, so it's best to bring your pals along."

"If you’re looking for a natural spa experience that even boasts non-toxic nail salon services, check out Milk + Honey. This spa has racked up a slew of local and national awards for its services and offers a variety of a la carte options for remedies, salon services, or even lash extensions. If you’re looking for a solo day of leisure or a couple’s retreat, you can pick from their packages or customize your own for a memorable day or a fabulous gift."

"The city of Austin has this hustle and bustle energy, which makes being relaxated downtown one of the greatest luxuries Austinites can experience. Especially now more than ever, it’s so important to reset and renew. When it comes to everything from luxurious treatments to medical aesthetics, no place does it better than the iconic milk + honey spa."

"milk + honey boasts their signature organic honey therapeutic oil that puts you into full relaxation mode. They now have 4 Austin locations as well as Houston and Fort Worth locations. What we love about this place is the quality of massages and the ambiance of the waiting rooms."

"Here, locally sourced and Austin-inspired ingredients bring a taste of Texas to your spa experience. Even if you aren’t a guest at the Four Seasons, you can still take advantage of weekly happy hours and the spacious lounge for a little extra ‘you’ time during your visit. The Spa itself features a relaxation lounge with a Himalayan pink salt wall and eucalyptus-infused steam rooms."

"Completed in 1888, the State Capitol and its 22 acres of grounds and monuments are home to the office of the State Governor and the Chambers of the Texas Legislature. Protected as a National Historic Landmark, the building impresses with its dimensions; at 308 feet tall, it ranks as the sixth tallest state capitol, taller even than the US Capitol in Washington, DC. Visitors can stroll the park via the tree-lined path called the Great Walk and admire the numerous monuments."

"DowntownHours: Always free Monday through Saturday, 9am to 5pm; and Sundays, noon to 5pmWhere Texas laws are made and broken and where Rick Perry’s villainous/heroic (subtract as you see fit) origin story began."

"The first half of Day 2 is devoted to an education in Texas pride by visiting the Bullock Texas State History Museum. After you’re all Texased out, have lunch at nearby Texas Chili Parlor, then walk over to Austin’s world-class repository for art, the Blanton Museum of Art. After admiring the Picassos, make your way down to the Driskill, Austin’s famed haunted hotel. Even if you don’t stay here you can marvel at the architecture and the creepy vibe, and get a confection at the 1886 Café & Bakery."

"Check out the map below for the locations of free things to do in Austin mentioned in this post. For some reason the map doesn’t always show on mobile, sorry!. You can use this link to the MyMaps page to view the map on your cell phone."

"The Bullock Texas State History Museum in downtown Austin, Texas, tells the “Story of Texas” with three floors of interactive exhibits; special effects shows in the Texas Spirit Theater; and Austin's premier IMAX Theatre."