Joystick Gamebar
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(404) 525-3002
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joystickgamebar.com
An arcade for grown-ups in Old Fourth Ward. Joystick Gamebar features lively bar bites (via its innovative Kitchen Incubation Program), creative cocktails, and a collection of vintage games.
Blown Cartridge: Improv
Friday April 7, 2023 08:30 PM EDT
Joystick Gamebar
Cost: $5-$8,
Doors at 8:30 Show at 9
This monthly improv showcase has acts that have performed on HBO, Netflix, Comedy Central, Adult Swim, TruTv, The UCB, and more plug in and play for you! It's part mixer where we form a completely new team out of seasoned performers from local theatres as well as film/tv; and...
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Blown Cartridge Improv ft. Baron Vaughn and Business Bitches
Friday February 3, 2023 08:30 PM EST
Joystick Gamebar
Cost: Donations encouraged,
Categories: Comedy
Doors at 8:30
The improv and stand-up show features acts that have performed on HBO, Netflix, Comedy Central, Adult Swim, TruTv, The UCB, and more! It's a mixer where we form a completely new team out of seasoned performers from local theatres and film/tv and let sparks fly. All o... [click here for more]
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Blown Cartridge: Comedy Taping
Friday November 4, 2022 12:00 AM EDT
Joystick Gamebar
Cost: Free,
Categories: Comedy
Doors at 8:30
The only show in Atlanta where improvisers from every other theatre can come together for 60 minutes of laughs. Features acts who have performed at Adult Swim, TruTv, The UCB, and more! It's a mixer where we form a completely new team out of seasoned performers from ... [click here for more]Fifth Place Comedy At Joystick Gamebar
Saturday September 24, 2022 08:00 PM EDT
Joystick Gamebar
Cost: $6 – $9.50,
Atlanta's favorite weekly comedy showcase featuring local comics, surprise drop-ins, and after-show karaoke!
About this event
About the Show
Every Saturday at 8pm, we are taking over Joystick Gamebar's private backroom and bringing out our favorite comedians. We've got new comics every week... [click here for more]Fifth Place Comedy
Saturday March 26, 2022 08:00 PM EDT
Joystick Gamebar
Cost: $6,
About the Show
Every Saturday at 8pm, we are taking over Joystick Gamebar's private backroom and bringing out our favorite comedians. We've got new comics every week, surprise drop-ins, and an after-show Karaoke party!
Previous comics have appeared on Comedy Central, Jimmy Kimmel LIVE, Adult Swim,... [click here for more]
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Blown Cartridge: Improv Comedy at Joystick Gamebar
Thursday July 22, 2021 08:00 PM EDT
Joystick Gamebar
Cost: $5,
Categories: Comedy
Doors open at 8, Show starts at 8:30 Tickets available online or at the door
The only show in Atlanta where improvisers from every other theatre can come together for 60 minutes of laughs. Featuring acts who have performed at Adult Swim, TruTv, The UCB, and more! The first part is... [click here for more]
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My Favorite Game Night
Wednesday June 16, 2021 07:00 PM EDT
Joystick Gamebar
Cost: Free,
Use your wits. Make new friends. Life’s too short to play anything but My Favorite Game.
Dust off your neglected dice and bring out your well-loved minis – at My Favorite Game it’s show-and-tell for gamers!
Whether you’re a hardcore gamer or new to tabletop gaming, we want to connect you to the ... [click here for more]ATL D&D
Tuesday January 7, 2020 07:00 PM EST
Joystick Gamebar
Cost: No Cover,
Beginner-friendly drop-in games of Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition every Monday and Tuesday at Joystick Gamebar!
Dream of being a daring adventurer in kick-ass magical realms? Wish you were an actual elf wizard or a brawny but soft-hearted half-orc? Then come out to ATL D&D and play the wor...
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ATL D&D
Monday December 23, 2019 07:00 PM EST
Joystick Gamebar
Cost: No Cover,
Dream of being a daring adventurer in kick-ass magical realms? Wish you were an actual elf wizard or a brawny but soft-hearted half-orc? Then come out to ATL D&D and play the world's greatest role-playing games!
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Dungeons and Dragons Pub Crawl IV - Devil's Night
Saturday October 26, 2019 11:00 AM EDT
Joystick Gamebar
Cost: $25,
ATL D&D Presents a Bar Crawl of Hellish proportions - A Dungeons and Dragons Pub Crawl in Which Devils Vie for Your Very Soul!
Play Dungeons and Dragons (5th edition) while you visit seven bars and Devils and Angels tempt you with rewards - for a price. The Devil himself may even drop by t...
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NerdLanta Live Podcast at Joystick Gamebar
Sunday November 25, 2018 09:00 PM EST
Joystick Gamebar
Cost: Free w/ limited seating,
Atlanta's only late night nerdy podcast talk show is NerdLanta Live at Joystick Gamebar (say that 5 times fast) Hosted by Kristopher Bolz, Paul Byron, and Christian Davis. We bring you the latest in Geek/Pop culture news along with commentary, special guest interviews, segments on video games, anime...
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Drunks and Dragons at Joystick
Monday November 19, 2018 07:00 PM EST
Joystick Gamebar
Cost: No Cover,
Beginner-friendly campaigns and drop-in games of Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition and other RPGs. No sign-up required and always free to play - just show up and we'll provide everything you need, plus free drinks for Dungeon Masters and free dice for players.
How it Works:
DMs pitch game ideas at Jo... [click here for more]Drunks and Dragons at Joystick
Monday November 12, 2018 07:00 PM EST
Joystick Gamebar
Cost: Free,
Beginner-friendly campaigns and drop-in games of Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition and other RPGs. No sign-up required and always free to play - just show up and we'll provide everything you need, plus free drinks for Dungeon Masters and free dice for players.
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NerdLanta Halloween Show
Sunday October 28, 2018 09:00 PM EDT
Joystick Gamebar
Cost: Free,
Atlanta's only late night nerdy talk show is NerdLanta Live at Joystick Gamebar. We bring you the latest in Geek/Pop culture news along with commentary, special guest interviews, segments on video games, anime, upcoming movies, TV shows and so much more! Our live podcast is on the 2nd & 4th Sunday o...
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Freakshow Funhouse FunkFest Fun'Raiser (DJ Battle & Costume Contest)
Thursday October 25, 2018 05:00 PM EDT
Joystick Gamebar
Cost: $5-$10,
Autumn is officially here and Joystick Gamebar is celebrating the season through fun & Fundraising for the Metro Atlanta Task Force for the Homeless (MATH). During the month of October, when you purchase one Hofbrau beer, $1.00 will go to MATH but the desire to help didn't end there. Joystick Gameba...
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Drunks and Dragons at Joystick
Monday September 17, 2018 07:00 PM EDT
Joystick Gamebar
Cost: Free,
Beginner-friendly campaigns and drop-in games of Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition and other RPGs. No sign-up required and always free to play - just show up and we'll provide everything you need, plus free drinks for Dungeon Masters and free dice for players. DMs pitch game ideas at Joystick Gamebar a...
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Drunks & Dragons
Monday August 20, 2018 07:00 PM EDT
Joystick Gamebar
Cost: Free,
Beginner-friendly campaigns and drop-in games of Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition and other RPGs. No sign-up required and always free to play - just show up and we'll provide everything you need, plus free drinks for Dungeon Masters and free dice for players.
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Atlanta Drunks and Dragons
Tuesday August 7, 2018 07:00 PM EDT
Joystick Gamebar
Cost: Free,
Beginner-friendly campaigns and drop-in games of Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition and other RPGs. No sign-up required and always free to play - just show up and we'll provide everything you need, plus free drinks for Dungeon Masters and free dice for players. How it Works: DMs pitch game ideas at Joys...
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Drunk Chess
Sunday November 20, 2016 07:00 PM EST
Joystick Gamebar
Cost: Free,
First-timers and experienced players are invited to play chess at the 20th installment of Joystick's monthly match-up. Never played before? Joystick will have instructors on hand and a full bar to help loosen players up.
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Drunk Chess
Sunday August 21, 2016 08:00 PM EDT
Joystick Gamebar
Cost: ,
First-timers and experienced players are invited to play chess at the 20th installment of Joystick's monthly match-up. Never played before? Joystick will have instructors on hand and a full bar to help loosen players up.
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Atlanta Film Festival's Music Video Presentation at Joystick Gamebar
Sunday April 3, 2016 08:00 PM EDT
Joystick Gamebar
Cost: FREE,
Join the 40th Annual Atlanta Film Festival at Joystick Gamebar for a series of music videos of all different styles. This series will showcase local and international brands on the rise. Afterwards, stay with us for drinks and games with the filmmakers.
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Chef Joey Zelinka Presents Babcia's Pierogi
Wednesday December 30, 2015 07:00 PM EST
Joystick Gamebar
Cost: $2-3,
For this pop-up, chef Joey Zelinka serves beloved Polish dumplings. Every Monday through Thursday, guests can get as many or as few traditional, oxtail and potato, and seasonal vegetable pierogi as they can handle with their choice of sauce. Just walk up to Joystick's back door from noon-2 p.m. and ...
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8-Bit Comedy Night
Tuesday December 29, 2015 07:00 PM EST
Joystick Gamebar
Cost: ,
Joe Pettis hosts this show featuring Dan Weeks, Jen Lenny, and Amber North, among others.
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Porch Light Latin Kitchen/Junk Food BBQ Collaboration
Sunday May 24, 2015 08:00 PM EDT
Joystick Gamebar
Cost: Plates: $8-$10, Sides: $3,
A Memorial Day BBQ collaboration between Junk Food: The EP and the soon-to-open Porch Light Latin Kitchen & BBQ with chefs Joey Zelinka & Andre Gomez.
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Fire in the 4th Festival and Logo Contest
Friday May 1, 2015 08:00 PM EDT
Joystick Gamebar
Cost: Free,
With the purpose of building awareness for the Old Fourth Ward community, as well as to raise funds for street signage, and public safety initiatives, Fire in the 4th is looking to be an annual staple for one of Atlanta’s most recognized neighborhoods. Paying homage to the Great Atlanta Fire of 19...
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Charity Auction and Beer Drinking
Wednesday February 25, 2015 07:00 PM EST
Joystick Gamebar
Cost: ,
Joystick Gamebar is hosting a charity event for Big Bethel Saturday School, where kids at or below the poverty level get feed. With every beer bought, 100 percent of the proceeds will go towards this school. This event is sponsored by Second Self Beer Company, 18.21 Bitters, Dad’s Garage, Village ...
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Match Game
Tuesday September 17, 2013 08:00 PM EDT
Joystick Gamebar
Cost: Free,
Wed Sept. 18th at 8pm you will have the chance to win house cash by matching answers with our panel of (probably drunk) celebrities:- Kwanza Hall (Greatest City Councilman of all Time)- Beverlee Pleasants (Edgewood Legend & #1 Falcons Fan)- Anthony David (R&B smooth operator)- Amber Nash (Ar...
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Indoor Picnic to benefit Peachtree N.O.R.M.L.
Friday July 26, 2013 08:00 PM EDT
Joystick Gamebar
Cost: $25-30,
Joystick Gamebar will be hosting an Indoor Picnic to benefit Peachtree N.O.R.M.L.. Tickets will get you entry into this private event, where all the video games, pinball machines, and jukebox will be on free play. It also includes beer provided by a local brewery and a boozy root beer float featurin...
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Boobs, Booze, and Balls Fundraiser
Tuesday June 18, 2013 08:00 PM EDT
Joystick Gamebar
Cost: $5 ,
Joystick is hosting a pinball tournament on their Big Guns table. It is a casual night of games and fun with $2 Four Roses bourbon all night long. 100% of the $5 suggested entry fee, every quarter that goes into any game that night, and any further donation will go towards Susan G. Komen for the Cur...
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Hours
Monday: 4:00 PM – 2:30 AM
Tuesday: 4:00 PM – 2:30 AM
Wednesday: 4:00 PM – 2:30 AM
Thursday: 4:00 PM – 2:30 AM
Friday: 4:00 PM – 2:30 AM
Saturday: 12:00 PM – 2:30 AM
Sunday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM