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Best Comedy Club

Esther's Follies

Esther's Pool is that snazzy building adorned by Doug Jaques' exquisite "underwater" murals at the corner of Sixth & Red River. The main attraction here, of course, is the legendary Esther's Follies. While taking in a night of ribaldry at Austin's fave club of yucks, here are some important things to remember: 1) Get there early – seats fill up fast at this wacky club. Plus, the pre-show entertainment is not to be missed. 2) The front section is only for the bravest of heart willing to be a part of the show. 3) Go to the bathroom beforehand. Laughter of this magnitude can cause bladder mishaps. After all, they wouldn't swim in your toilet …