Red Light Cafe
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(404) 874-7828
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redlightcafe.com
The bohemian living room serves as the city's center of bluegrass and Americana. The venue hosts a variety of other musical performers as well, plus diverse events. Food and drink available.
Life So Far: Original R&B & House Music
Friday January 9, 2026 08:00 PM EST
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $10 Adv - $15 Doors
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Join us for Life So Far, an intimate live music experience inspired by Waldemar Alejandro’s newly released album. The night brings together Waldemar Alejandro and Marco Sway for an evening of original R&B and house music, blending soulful storytelling with smooth, rhythmic energy.
This sho...
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RED LIGHT RUNNING SOCIETY: RUN OR WALK EVERY SATURDAY
Saturday January 10, 2026 10:00 AM EST
Red Light Cafe
Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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Red Light Running Society (RLRS) aims to bring people together to build and maintain happy, healthy and active lives. ALL FITNESS LEVELS ARE WELCOME - walkers, joggers, runners, etc. Even if you're not able to participate, please join us for espresso (or stronger drinks), treats, music, and nerdy co...
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Refuse To Be A Victim: Personal Safety Seminar
Sunday January 11, 2026 02:00 PM EST
Red Light Cafe
Cost: Free
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Please join us for a free personal safety seminar that empowers you with the tips and techniques you need to be alert to dangerous situations, avoid criminal confrontations when you can, and escape them when you cannot.
This free three-hour session empowers individuals to develop a personal safety...
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ALCHEMICAL STRING THEORY: IMPROVISATIONAL AVANT-GARDE STRING ARTISTS
Sunday January 11, 2026 08:00 PM EST
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $10 Adv – $15 Door
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AST (Alchemical String Theory) is a collective of avant-garde string artists from Atlanta’s Improvisational Underground. Featuring solo acts, ensembles, and guest string players, performances range from acoustic to electronic and incorporate loops, stomp boxes, reverbs, delays, drop pitches, and mor...
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ATLANTA SONGWRITERS CLUB MEET UP
Monday January 12, 2026 07:30 PM EST
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $5 Door
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Join us for the Atlanta Songwriters Club Meet Up at Red Light Café every second Monday of the month! $5 at the door, starts at 8pm, and you can sign up to play a song if you'd like when you get here.
The Atlanta Songwriters Club is a bit like an open mic with a few key differences. This group exis...
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TEASE TUESDAY BURLESQUE
Tuesday January 13, 2026 09:00 PM EST
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $20 Adv – $25 Doors • $35 VIP 1st Row • $30 VIP 2nd Row
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The second Tuesday of every month, Syrens of the South's Tease Tuesday Burlesque features TEN AMAZING ACTS with some of the best performers in Atlanta! Burlesque, Poetry, Aerial, Acrobatics, Juggling, Singing... you never know what's gonna pop up in these Tuesday night shows! And don't worry, we'll ...
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WEDNESDAY JAZZ JAM W/ THE GORDON VERNICK QUARTET
Wednesday January 14, 2026 09:00 PM EST
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $10 Door ($5 for performers or students with ID)
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Every Wednesday, the Gordon Vernick Quartet perform a few numbers then invite other musicians and singers to join them on stage for a Jazz Jam Session. Whether you're a professional or amateur musician, you're welcome to sit in — everyone who wants to perform will be given a chance to play.
Livest...
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Electro Lounge: A Kinky Glow Flow Burlesque Aerial Fire Go-Go Show!
Thursday January 15, 2026 09:00 PM EST
Red Light Cafe
Cost: GA Door: $20
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3rd Thursday EVERY Month, ELECTRO LOUNGE is the #Kinky #Glow + #Flow party you don't want to miss! This INTERACTIVE event features #Burlesque + #Aerial + #FireDancing + #GoGoDancing + MORE (#Shibari! #WaxPlay! Who knows?!).
Electro Lounge is a safe space to let your authentic self come out, or hid...
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Red Light Running Society: Run Or Walk Every Saturday
Saturday January 17, 2026 10:00 AM EST
Red Light Cafe
Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Red Light Running Society (RLRS) aims to bring people together to build and maintain happy, healthy and active lives. ALL FITNESS LEVELS ARE WELCOME - walkers, joggers, runners, etc. Even if you're not able to participate, please join us for espresso (or stronger drinks), treats, music, and nerdy co...
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Poe-Sessed: A Variety Show Celebration Of Edgar Allan Poe
Saturday January 17, 2026 09:00 PM EST
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $20 Adv – $30 Doors • $40 VIP 1st Row • $35 VIP 2nd Row
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"And so, being young and dipt in folly, I fell in love with melancholy." - "Romance" by Edgar Allan Poe
Welcome Romantics! Those of you who have fallen for our Arbiter of Woe, Poe, once again to our weird and wonderful birthday celebrations! A vital variety show brimming with love, obsession, and ...
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Karaoke Lounge (No Cover!) — 2Nd Thursday Every Month
Thursday January 8, 2026 08:00 PM EST
Red Light Cafe
Cost: No Cover
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Join us for Karaoke every 2nd Thursday every month! There's NO COVER, so come sing, socialize and be silly with your hosts DJ Conflux and Marco Sway!
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Wednesday Jazz Jam W/ The Gordon Vernick Quartet
Wednesday January 7, 2026 09:00 PM EST
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $10 Door ($5 for performers or students with ID)
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Every Wednesday, the Gordon Vernick Quartet perform a few numbers then invite other musicians and singers to join them on stage for a Jazz Jam Session. Whether you're a professional or amateur musician, you're welcome to sit in — everyone who wants to perform will be given a chance to play.
Livest...
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The Tipsy Zone: Award-Winning, Cocktail-Fueled Sci-Fi Comedy
Friday January 2, 2026 08:00 PM EST
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $15
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Categories: Comedy
Comedy. Cocktails. Chaos: Step into a slightly off version of reality where comedy takes unexpected turns and the drinks don’t help things stay normal. The Tipsy Zone blends sharp award-winning comedy, surprise moments, and a few carefully poured twists into a live show that never...
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SEOUL STAGE! A K-POP NEW YEARS COUNTDOWN
Wednesday December 31, 2025 09:00 PM EST
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $25 GA Adv - $35 GA Doors
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The Fandom Nerdlesque and Rainy Galore present: Seoul Stage! A K-POP New Years Countdown! Annyeong from Atlanta!!! This New Year’s countdown we are turning our stage into our very own comeback stage, The Seoul Stage!
Packed with your favorite 2nd, 3rd and 4th gen groups, this show has a lineup ful...
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CAMERON SUBER QUINTET
Monday December 29, 2025 08:00 PM EST
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $15 Adv – $20 Door
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Atlanta born tenor saxophonist Cameron Suber brings his quintet to Red Light Cafe with an exciting mixture of original compositions, jazz standards, and contemporary gospel fare. Currently attending the prestigious Manhattan school of Music with credits performing with artists such as Dee Dee Bridge...
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SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR SINNERS: AWAY IN A MANAGER (IVANA'S BIRTHDAY BASH)
Sunday December 28, 2025 08:00 PM EST
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $25 Adv - $35 Doors
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Tired of family-friendly Christmas? Good. Because this is the adults-only holiday after party you’ve been waiting for.
Sunday School for Sinners is bold, high-energy Atlanta variety show featuring Burlesque, Drag, Shibari, Fire Dancing, Interactive mischief-filled Games, Comedy, Camp, Chaos, and a...
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ROAD TRIP: IMPROV BASED ON STORIES
Saturday December 27, 2025 08:00 PM EST
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $15 Adv – $20 Doors
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Road Trip is a completely improvised show based on real stories featuring a rotating cast of some of the best improvisers + storytellers in ATL. Previous storytellers have been seen on shows like America's Got Talent, "Parks and Rec," "Grace and Frankie," Just for Laughs, Conan, Wild 'N Out, Comedy ...
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RED LIGHT RUNNING SOCIETY: RUN OR WALK (AND MORE!) EVERY SATURDAY
Saturday December 27, 2025 10:00 AM EST
Red Light Cafe
Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Red Light Running Society (RLRS) aims to bring people together to build and maintain happy, healthy and active lives. ALL FITNESS LEVELS ARE WELCOME - walkers, joggers, runners, etc. Even if you're not able to participate, please join us for espresso (or stronger drinks), treats, music, and nerdy co...
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"MISTLETOE & MARGARITAS" BY ACTING UNDER THE INFLUENCE
Friday December 26, 2025 08:30 PM EST
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $15 Adv – $20 Doors
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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Step into a winter-wonderland with a twist — because holiday cheer never looked so deliciously tipsy. Mistletoe & Margaritas invites you to an uproarious evening of cabaret, cocktails, and Christmas chaos. Expect beloved holiday tunes and plenty of festive mischief — delivered with the boozy spirit,...
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TUESDAY (ONE OFF) JAZZ JAM W/ THE GORDON VERNICK QUARTET
Tuesday December 23, 2025 09:00 PM EST
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $10 Door ($5 for performers or students with ID)
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Every Wednesday, the Gordon Vernick Quartet perform a few numbers then invite other musicians and singers to join them on stage for a Jazz Jam Session. Whether you're a professional or amateur musician, you're welcome to sit in — everyone who wants to perform will be given a chance to play.
Livest...
[click here for more]
If you're in a band, an artist, run a venue, or keep your organization's calendar, we'd love to have your event on the site. Submit your event here and we'll get you on Atlanta's most comprehensive listing of events.
Arts
Community
Food & Drink
Film
Nightlife
Music
553-1 Amsterdam Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30306
(404) 874-7828
Atlanta, GA 30306
redlightcafe.com
Virginia-Highland
#virginiahighland
Jazz, Blues
Hours
Monday: 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM, Tuesday: 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM, Wednesday: 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM, Thursday: 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM, Friday: 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM, Saturday: 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM, Sunday: 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Red Light Cafe, Atlanta, 553-1 Amsterdam Ave NE