Things to Do in Austin This Weekend: Live Entertainment Guide
Things to do in Austin this weekend: catch SideHustle® LIVE, the entrepreneur comedy game show where founders pitch gloriously fake businesses to comedians.
March 9, 2026 · 2 min read
Your Austin Weekend Needs a Highlight
Every weekend in Austin offers a hundred things to do. Brunch on South First. Barton Springs when the weather cooperates. Live music literally everywhere. But the best Austin weekends have a centerpiece — one experience the rest of the weekend orbits around.
When SideHustle® LIVE is on the calendar, that's your centerpiece.
What Is SideHustle® LIVE?
SideHustle® LIVE is Austin's entrepreneur comedy game show. Founders pitch gloriously fake businesses — everything from artisanal hot sauce empires to AI-powered dog walking apps — to a panel of professional comedians who judge each one as "Funny or Fundable." For the full primer, read what is SideHustle® LIVE: the complete guide.
The audience votes. The comedians roast. The entrepreneurs pitch their hearts out. And everyone in the room has the time of their lives.
Why SideHustle® LIVE Makes a Great Weekend Plan
- It's different every time — new entrepreneurs, new comedians, new chaos
- It works for any crew — couples, friend groups, visiting family, coworkers
- It pairs perfectly with dinner before or drinks after at Austin's best spots
- It's actually affordable — way more entertainment value than most Austin nights out
SideHustle® LIVE performs across Austin — from The Creek & The Cave to Pershing Hall — with a rotating cast of comedians and entrepreneurs, so no two shows are the same.
Check the upcoming show calendar at playsidehustle.com and make the next SideHustle® LIVE show the anchor of your Austin plans. email team@playsidehustle.com.
FAQ
Where does SideHustle® LIVE perform in Austin? Shows rotate through Austin venues including The Creek & The Cave and Pershing Hall, with a fresh lineup of comedians and entrepreneurs each time.
Is this show available outside of Austin, or online? No — it's a live, in-the-room experience only. You can't catch it in another city, and you can't stream it on Netflix. That's part of what makes it a genuine Austin weekend highlight rather than something you could watch at home.