Red Light Cafe
Call:
(404) 874-7828
or visit
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.
Karaoke Lounge (No Cover!) — 2Nd Thursday Every Month
Thursday April 9, 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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Sounds Like Home: Songs Of Joni Mitchell
Saturday April 11, 2026 08:00 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $25 Adv – $35 Doors
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Join us Saturday, April 11th at Red Light Cafe for a tribute to the music of Joni Mitchell. The evening will span three decades of her music — from the intimate songwriting of Clouds, through her jazz period, to the modern sophistication of Taming the Tiger. Joni’s collaboration with Mingus, Pastori...
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Gin & Gamblers Encore! By Acting Under The Influence
Tuesday June 16, 2026 08:30 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $15 Adv – $20 Door
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Can you believe we got the gang back together? Grab your fellow high rollers, and get your tickets for GIN and GAMBLERS!
Get ready for a hilarious mix of gin-soaked shenanigans in Gin & Gamblers: A Boozy Twist on Guys & Dolls presented by Acting Under the Influence! Join the wild ride as gamblers ...
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The Tipsy Zone: Comedy w/ a Tipsy Twist on The Twilight Zone
Friday April 3, 2026 08:00 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $15
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Step into The Tipsy Zone, Atlanta’s improvised comedy show with a Twilight Zone twist and a splash of alcohol. Every month, our cast creates a brand-new episodes live on stage with unexpected turns, and just the right amount of chaos. Come for the cocktails, stay for the weird, hilarious, one-night-...
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Shimmy In Bloom: A Spring Bellydance Show
Saturday March 28, 2026 07:30 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $25 Adv / $35 Doors
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A belly dance show? In Atlanta? Yes! And it's going to be the most fun you've had all spring. We're bringing together everything from Egyptian raqs sharqi to world fusion for a night of stunning movement, infectious energy, and performances that'll have you on your feet. Trust us, this one's worth c...
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Shimmy In Bloom: A Spring Bellydance Show
Saturday March 28, 2026 07:30 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $25-$45
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A belly dance show? In Atlanta? Yes! And it's going to be the most fun you've had all spring. We're bringing together everything from Egyptian raqs sharqi to world fusion for a night of stunning movement, infectious energy, and performances that'll have you on your feet. Trust us, this one's worth c...
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Red Light Running Society: Run Or Walk Every Saturday
Saturday March 28, 2026 10:00 AM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: Free
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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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Edgewood Avenue Episode 5: Bottle
Friday March 27, 2026 08:00 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $15 Adv – $20 Doors
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The word of the day is “Bottle”
Edgewood Ave - the award winning comedy puppet show - is back! Albert is finally home and ready for everything to be back to normal, but when Fonzo makes a major announcement Albert’s world is shaken. He wants to be happy for his friend but can’t help that he’s upse...
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“Drood: Booze Your Own Adventure” By Acting Under The Influence
Thursday March 26, 2026 08:30 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $15 Adv – $20 Door
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Acting Under the Influence is going off to the races! Based on Charles Dickens’ final unfinished novel, this hilarious whodunit invites the audience to solve its mystery by choosing the identity of the murderer. The tale is presented as a show-within-a-show, as the Music Hall Royale - a delightfully...
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Wednesday Jazz Jam W/ The Gordon Vernick Quartet
Wednesday March 25, 2026 09:00 PM EDT
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.
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Tdawg Presents David Gans W/ Pickled Holler & Gaurav Malhotra
Tuesday March 24, 2026 07:30 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $18 Adv – $25 Door
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About David Gans
David Gans delivers literate, improvisational folk-rock with looping in a “solo electric” setting. A solo Gans show is likely to consist of several elements: country-blues-style fingerpicking; loop-based improvisations created live in the moment; sweetly-sung ballads, original or ...
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Joy Deficit: A Monthly Live Performance Event
Monday March 23, 2026 07:30 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: No Cover
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Joy Deficit is a monthly live performance event dedicated to Chaotic Good and bringing some much-needed joy into our community (which includes YOU!). All sorts of performances are welcome, and the roster changes every month. Live literature, slam poetry, puppetry, music, comedy, and on and on...The ...
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Pokémon T&A: A Burlesque Adventure!
Saturday March 21, 2026 09:00 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $25 Adv – $35 Doors
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You've played Red and Blue, Silver, Gold, and ZA! But are you ready for Pokémon T&A?
A new adventure begins at Red Light Cafe where we will be celebrating the 30th anniversary of Pokémon! You'll wanna catch 'em all at this electrifying burlesque show! We've collected some of your favorite ...
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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, Virginia Highland