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.
CONTROL • A Darkwave & Dark Synthpop Dance Night
Saturday July 4, 2026 09:00 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $10 before 11:30, $15 after
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TWIJIT returns to the Red Light Cafe with a dark and decadent mix of dance music from the 80s to the present!$10 Door Before 11:30 / $15 After (Ages 21+)
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Wednesday Jazz Jam w/ the Gordon Vernick Quartet
Wednesday July 8, 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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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.Livestrea...
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KARAOKE LOUNGE (No Cover!) — 2nd Thursday Every Month
Thursday July 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!NO COVER (ages 18+)8 PM – 11:30 PM
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Remi Goode + Juliana Finch LIVE at Red Light Cafe
Friday July 10, 2026 08:00 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $20 Adv – $30 Doors
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Remi Goode is a classical guitarist turned alternative folk singer-songwriter, based in Nashville. In a continual search for the truth, her lyrics are filled with paradoxes and multiple perspectives, as she attempts to embrace the grey areas of life. Receiving comparisons to Suzanne Vega and Kathlee...
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Red Light Running Society: Run or Walk Every SATURDAY
Saturday July 11, 2026 09:00 AM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: Check Site
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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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Alchemical String Theory: Improvisational Avant-Garde String Artists
Sunday July 12, 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 July 13, 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 7:30pm, 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 July 14, 2026 09:00 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $20 Adv – $25 Doors – $35 VIP
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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 July 15, 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.
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.Livestrea...
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The Tipsy Zone: Improv Comedy w/ a Tipsy Twist on The Twilight Zone
Friday July 3, 2026 08:00 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $15 Adv – $20 Doors
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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 Red ...
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Wednesday Jazz Jam w/ the Gordon Vernick Quartet
Wednesday July 1, 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.
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.Livestrea...
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BRIE BRIE: EMOTIONAL SUPPORT VOCALS by NocolocoCreative
Tuesday June 30, 2026 08:00 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: GA $15 Adv – $20 Door; VIP $40 Adv – $50 Door
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CASE FILE: BRIE BRIEFILE UNDER: Emotional Support Vocals (*may cause feelings)Patient history: Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter, performer, educator, untamed wild woman. Texas-born, Arkansas-raised, Atlanta-based. Known @nocolococreative OG and fixture.Reason for visit: Direct exposure to a live ban...
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The Ridibund Chamber Music Society's Spring 2026 World Tour of Atlanta & Decatur
Sunday June 28, 2026 07:00 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $15 Adv – $20 Doors
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Don't miss the critically-acclaimed Ridibund-ers as they lovingly destroy music from every era and genre.$15 Adv – $20 DoorsDoors @ 6:30 PM
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Red Light Running Society: Run or Walk Every SATURDAY
Saturday June 27, 2026 09:00 AM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: Check Site
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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EyeCU — Live Band w/ Fire Performance!
Friday June 26, 2026 08:30 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $10 Adv – $15 Doors
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EyeCU ignites the stage at Red Light Cafe in Atlanta, GA with a fusion of sound, soul, and spectacle. Fronted by the mesmerizing Shaina Reeves, whose powerhouse vocals, star quality keyboard playing, spellbinding fire spinning often blaze in sync!This band delivers a show that’s as thrilling to watc...
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“Drinky Boots” by Acting Under the Influence
Thursday June 25, 2026 08:30 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: GA $15 Adv – $20 Door; VIP $25 Adv – $35 Door
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Ladies, gentlemen, and those who have yet to make up their minds — patrons of the Red Light Cafe are CLAMORING for DRINKY BOOTS, AUI’s homage to Cyndi Lauper’s fabulous, sexy, hilarious, and heartwarming tale of shoes, family, shoes, drag, shoes, and did we mention shoes? Grab your heels (the ones y...
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Wednesday Jazz Jam w/ the Gordon Vernick Quartet
Wednesday June 24, 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.
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.Livestrea...
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The Sammy Hanson Trio (Jazz)
Tuesday June 23, 2026 07:30 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $15 Adv – $20 Doors
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The Sammy Hanson Trio is a modern jazz group comprised of three incredible musicians on the cutting edge of the jazz community. This show will include the debut of pianist Sammy Hanson's original music and unique arrangements of jazz standards. Bassist Aviel Del Rosario, drummer Lawrence Turner, and...
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JOY DEFICIT: A Monthly Live Performance Event
Monday June 22, 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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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
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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