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
Check the upcoming show calendar at luma.com/playsidehustle and make the next SideHustle LIVE show the anchor of your Austin plans. email team@playsidehustle.com.