Red Light Cafe
Call:
(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.
Red Light Running Society: Run Or Walk Every Saturday
Saturday March 7, 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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Control • A Darkwave & Dark Synthpop Dance Night
Saturday March 7, 2026 09:00 PM EST
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $10 Door Before 11:30 / $15 After (Ages 21+)
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DJ Twitch returns to the Red Light Cafe with a dark and decadent mix of dance music from the 80s to the present, joined by special guest, DJ Paradox!
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Alchemical String Theory: Improvisational Avant-Garde String Artists
Sunday March 8, 2026 08:00 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $10 Adv – $15 Doors
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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 March 9, 2026 07:30 PM EDT
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 March 10, 2026 09:00 PM EDT
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 March 11, 2026 09:00 PM EDT
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.
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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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Karaoke Lounge (No Cover!) — 2nd Thursday Every Month
Thursday March 12, 2026 08:00 PM EDT
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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Vinnie D’Agostino & Co.: A Night Of The Jazz Crusaders (Funk Jazz)
Friday March 13, 2026 08:30 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $20 Adv – $30 Doors ($10 Students w/ ID at the Door)
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A night full of The Crusaders funk jazz, groove, and good times celebrating this iconic music. Featuring the power and amazing vocal range of Atlanta treasure Lavahi. With the all star band of Khari Cabral Simmons, bass (India.Arie, Jiva, ATL Jazz Festival); Vinnie D’Agostino, sax (Joe Gransden, ATL...
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Red Light Running Society: Run Or Walk Every Saturday
Saturday March 14, 2026 10:00 AM EDT
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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Irrationally Hot: A Pi Day Nerdlesque Show
Saturday March 14, 2026 08:00 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $25 Adv – $35 Doors
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“irrationally HOT: a Pi Day Nerdlesque Show” is a burlesque and variety tribute to the nerdiest day of the year! Join us Saturday, March 14th (PI DAY!), to celebrate geek culture in sexy style & be enter-teased by our fabulous cast!
MC: Rolan Critz
Performances by:
Ava Cado
Baron Z. Woodz
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The Tipsy Zone: Improv Comedy W/ A Tipsy Twist On The Twilight Zone
Friday March 6, 2026 08:00 PM EST
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $15 Adv – $20 Door
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Come join The Tipsy Zone in an evening of improvised comedy in the style of the cult classic tv show The Twilight Zone but with a Tipsy twist. See if our performers can stay dry enough to safely navigate out of... The Tipsy Zone!
You can catch The Tipsy Zone FIRST FRIDAY EVERY MONTH at Atlanta's R...
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Aaron Kruziki: Rebirth Album Release Show (Jazz)
Thursday March 5, 2026 08:00 PM EST
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $15 Adv – $20 Doors
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Saxophonist Aaron Kruziki celebrates the release of his new album REBIRTH with Robert Boone, Jr. (drums), Neil Starkey (bass), Jesse Ward (guitar), and special guest Tia Rix (vocals). They'll be playing some originals, standards, and selections from the Great American Songbook.
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Wednesday Jazz Jam W/ The Gordon Vernick Quartet
Wednesday March 4, 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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Monday Night Fights With Havoc Movement
Monday March 2, 2026 08:00 PM EST
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $10 Adv – $15 Doors
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Introducing Havoc Movement's Monday Night Fights at Red Light Cafe: A new show from Atlanta's favorite stage combat theatre company. Grounded in fights but inspired by storytelling, this show features both with interviews, musical guests, and choreography highlights. Doors open at 7 pm and the show ...
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History Rhymes Cabaret
Saturday February 28, 2026 08:00 PM EST
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $15 Adv – $20 Doors
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Join veteran Atlanta performer (and the weird mind behind Joy Deficit!) Gina Rickicki and award-winning multi instrumentalist / ethnomusicologist Dr. Panayotis "Paddy" League for a night of Revolutionary Joy. They will be bringing friends to the stage to sing songs and tell tales from around the wor...
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Red Light Running Society: Run Or Walk Every Saturday
Saturday February 28, 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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Edgewood Avenue — Wotd: Cloudy
Friday February 27, 2026 08:00 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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Edgewood Avenue is an improvised variety show featuring a mix of digital, musical, scripted, and improvised elements performed by a cast of puppets. Join Albert, Beezle, Darwin, Fonzo, Frooper, & Sauria as they navigate through… mayoral candidacy?! Alongside as always the incredible live band The Hu...
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Moulin Booze By Acting Under The Influence
Thursday February 26, 2026 08:30 PM EST
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $15 Adv – $20 Door
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Bohemians, gather round! ❤️🔥 Acting Under the Influence presents Moulin Booze — a glitter-soaked, absinthe-kissed love letter to Moulin Rouge. Expect truth, beauty, freedom, and love served with a stiff drink, pop-powered passion, and a little reckless romance. From diamond-worthy drama to can-can ...
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Wednesday Jazz Jam W/ The Gordon Vernick Quartet
Wednesday February 25, 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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Sneaky Links 2.0 By Nocolococreative
Tuesday February 24, 2026 08:00 PM EST
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $15 Adv – $20 Doors
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Not to be dramatic or anything but...
THEY’RE BAAACKK!!!
The SNEAKY LINKS are clocking in once again and back on some romantic nonsense 💌💋 Old favorites return, new favorites incoming - get ready for a revamped playlist you're gonna catch feelings for.
You know when a song feels like it’s fli... [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.
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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