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.
Red Light Running Society: Run or Walk Every SATURDAY
Saturday August 22, 2026 09:30 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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Red Light Running Society: Run or Walk Every SATURDAY
Saturday August 22, 2026 09:30 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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Strut Your Stuff: A Funk Jazz Party by Vinnie D & Co
Saturday August 22, 2026 08:00 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $18 Adv – $25 Doors
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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Ronnie Laws and Tom Scott are jazz funk pioneers with crossover hits that ruled airwaves and fed the sample machine of hip hop. Experience the vibe of hits like “Tidal Wave” and “Sneakin in the Back”. Featuring Grammy winner Khari Cabral Simmons on bass, Nelson Rangell alum Ben Johnson on drums, Ran...
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Strut Your Stuff: A Funk Jazz Party by Vinnie D & Co
Saturday August 22, 2026 08:00 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $18 Adv – $25 Doors
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.
Ronnie Laws and Tom Scott are jazz funk pioneers with crossover hits that ruled airwaves and fed the sample machine of hip hop. Experience the vibe of hits like “Tidal Wave” and “Sneakin in the Back”. Featuring Grammy winner Khari Cabral Simmons on bass, Nelson Rangell alum Ben Johnson on drums, Ran...
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Measure Island: Completely Improvised Musicals
Sunday August 23, 2026 07:00 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $10 Adv – $15 Doors
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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Measure Island creates fully improvised musicals inspired by YOUR suggestions! Our ensemble will make up scenes, characters, and songs on the spot for you — completely unscripted, sometimes mind-blowing, and always hilarious.Measure Island is a band of improvisers that can’t stop bursting into song!...
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Measure Island: Completely Improvised Musicals
Sunday August 23, 2026 07:00 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $10 Adv – $15 Doors
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.
Measure Island creates fully improvised musicals inspired by YOUR suggestions! Our ensemble will make up scenes, characters, and songs on the spot for you — completely unscripted, sometimes mind-blowing, and always hilarious.Measure Island is a band of improvisers that can’t stop bursting into song!...
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JOY DEFICIT: A Monthly Live Performance Event
Monday August 24, 2026 07:30 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: No Cover
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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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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JOY DEFICIT: A Monthly Live Performance Event
Monday August 24, 2026 07:30 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: No Cover
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.
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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Wednesday Jazz Jam w/ the Gordon Vernick Quartet
Wednesday August 26, 2026 09:00 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $10 Door ($5 performers/students)
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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It’s the longest-running weekly Jazz Jam in Atlanta! 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 want...
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Wednesday Jazz Jam w/ the Gordon Vernick Quartet
Wednesday August 26, 2026 09:00 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $10 Door ($5 performers/students)
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.
It’s the longest-running weekly Jazz Jam in Atlanta! 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 want...
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The A24 Cabaret: Drag & Burlesque Inspired by A24 Films
Friday August 21, 2026 09:00 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: GA $15 Adv – $20 Door; VIP $25 Adv – $35 Door
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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Get your tickets and grab your popcorn for The A24 Cabaret – an evening of drag & burlesque performances inspired by your favorite A24 Films! From Backrooms to Midsommar, Pearl to Zola and beyond - enjoying electric, hilarious, and on point numbers dedicated to A24 classics!Starring:KOOCHIE KOOCHIE ...
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The A24 Cabaret: Drag & Burlesque Inspired by A24 Films
Friday August 21, 2026 09:00 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: GA $15 Adv – $20 Door; VIP $25 Adv – $35 Door
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.
Get your tickets and grab your popcorn for The A24 Cabaret – an evening of drag & burlesque performances inspired by your favorite A24 Films! From Backrooms to Midsommar, Pearl to Zola and beyond - enjoying electric, hilarious, and on point numbers dedicated to A24 classics!Starring:KOOCHIE KOOCHIE ...
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ELECTRO LOUNGE: A Kinky Glow Flow Burlesque Aerial Fire Go-Go Show!
Thursday August 20, 2026 09:00 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: GA 1-for-$15 / 2-for-$20 advance; $20 door; VIP $30
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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 hide o...
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Wednesday Jazz Jam w/ the Gordon Vernick Quartet
Wednesday August 19, 2026 09:00 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $10 Door ($5 performers/students)
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.
It’s the longest-running weekly Jazz Jam in Atlanta! 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 want...
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Monster Show For Monsters
Monday August 17, 2026 08:00 PM EDT
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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Monster Show For Monsters is an alternate reality variety show featuring music, comedy, burlesque, drag, storytelling, magic, and more, all performed by your favorite monsters. The only show where audience, cast, and crew are all monsters, it's an immersive themed experience that is uniquely curated...
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Jeff Evans Porkestra CD Release Show w/ Kim Ware
Sunday August 16, 2026 07:00 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $10 Adv – $15 Doors
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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Join us for the Jeff Evans Porkestra CD RELEASE SHOW with special guest Kim Ware!$10 Adv – $15 DoorDoors @ 6:30 PM
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Vinnie D. & Co. - Sonny Rollins Tribute: Meet Us on THE BRIDGE
Sunday August 16, 2026 02:30 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $13 Adv – $20 Doors
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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We are saluting jazz titan Sonny Rollins with our third annual concert at the Red Light! When he ended his sabbatical practicing for months on the Williamsburg Bridge, Sonny created a masterpiece with “The Bridge”. Vinnie D'Agostino (sax) will be joined by Emrah Kohtan (drums), Craig Shaw (bass) and...
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Summer Shimmy Nights — A Vintage Belly Dance Show
Saturday August 15, 2026 08:30 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: GA $25 Adv – $35 Door; VIP $40 Adv – $50 Door
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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Step into the most glamorous era of belly dance!The 1960s and 70s were belly dance's most glamorous era — full orchestras in Cairo's glittering theaters, smoke-filled American nightclubs packed to the walls, and dancers who were movie stars in their own right. Cinematic, dramatic, and dazzling.Summe...
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Red Light Running Society: Run or Walk Every SATURDAY
Saturday August 15, 2026 09:30 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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Warped + Whipped: A Kinky EMO Variety Show
Friday August 14, 2026 09:00 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: GA $25 Adv – $35 Door; VIP $35 Adv – $45 Door
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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A night filled with kinky emo fantasies come to life! Enjoy punk classics, warped trivia, and alt baddies. We have so many great acts by performers who knew it was never a phase and embraced the chaos!Performers:Ivana CoquetúBast.t.modeusEric GreenfingersFoxxxi D. MoanIt's Mac, BabyGardyn Thy Flower...
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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, Virginia Highland