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.
Wednesday Jazz Jam w/ the Gordon Vernick Quartet
Wednesday October 7, 2026 09:00 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $10 Door
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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KARAOKE LOUNGE (No Cover!) — 2nd Thursday Every Month
Thursday October 8, 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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Red Light Running Society: Run or Walk Every SATURDAY
Saturday October 10, 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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KID ATL: Radiohead Tribute
Saturday October 10, 2026 08:00 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $15 Adv – $20 Doors ($10 Students w/ ID at Door)
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KID ATL is Atlanta's premier Radiohead tribute band! Come find out how good Radiohead can sound in one of Atlanta's finest venues (before it gets razed for another multi-use monstrosity). We'll pick you up at the lost-and-found. We'll be driving the jackknifed juggernaut.$15 Adv – $20 Doors ($10 Stu...
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Alchemical String Theory: Improvisational Avant-Garde String Artists
Sunday October 11, 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 October 12, 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 October 13, 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 October 14, 2026 09:00 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $10 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.
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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ELECTRO LOUNGE: A Kinky Glow Flow Burlesque Aerial Fire Go-Go Show!
Thursday October 15, 2026 09:00 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: GA 1-for-$15 / 2-for-$20 Adv; $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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Red Light Running Society: Run or Walk Every SATURDAY
Saturday October 17, 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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Dark & Stormy Disney: A Musical Cabaret!
Saturday October 3, 2026 08:00 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $25 Adv – $35 Doors
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Step into the shadows with "Dark & Stormy Disney", a 90-minute musical cabaret celebrating the deliciously wicked world of Disney villains. Brought to you by Cocktale Hour, this sultry, high-energy evening features devilishly fun performances, including one 15-minute intermission. It’s Disney like y...
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The Tipsy Zone: Improv Comedy w/ a Tipsy Twist on The Twilight Zone
Friday October 2, 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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The JB's Jazz Band Plays John Coltrane & Johnny Hartman
Thursday October 1, 2026 08:00 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $15 Adv – $20 Doors ($10 Students w/ ID at Door)
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In honor of John Coltrane's 100th birthday Year, join The JB’s Jazz Band featuring Dom L'Amour and John O'Leary at Atlanta’s premier listening room, the Red Light Café, for a special tribute to the iconic 1963 collaboration between jazz giants John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman. Immerse yourself in ri...
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Wednesday Jazz Jam w/ the Gordon Vernick Quartet
Wednesday September 30, 2026 09:00 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $10 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.
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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CUT IMMEDIATELY: BROADWAY YEARBOOK by NocolocoCreative
Tuesday September 29, 2026 08:00 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $15 Adv – $20 Doors ($10 Students w/ ID at Door)
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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Did you peak in high school theatre?Did you get ROBBED after callbacks??Did you play Tree #4 and somehow make it your entire personality???Do you still remember the EXACT moment someone’s mom stormed the auditorium because her child didn’t get the lead????GOOD. BUY A TICKET. COME SIGN OUR YEARBOOK. ...
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JOY DEFICIT: A Monthly Live Performance Event
Monday September 28, 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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Joe Gransden “Feels So Good": The Music of Chuck Mangione
Sunday September 27, 2026 07:00 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $30 Adv – $40 Doors ($10 Students w/ ID at Door)
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Join us for an unforgettable evening as Joe pays tribute to the iconic Chuck Mangione. With his signature warmth and dynamic style, Gransden breathes new life into Mangione’s iconic melodies, including classics like “Feels So Good” and “Land of Make Believe." Backed by a powerhouse band, this concer...
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cover to [un]cover: A Lusty Literary Burlesque Revue
Saturday September 26, 2026 09:00 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: Gen Adm: $25 Adv – $35 Doors; VIP 1st Row: $40 Adv – $50 Door; VIP 2nd Row: $35 Adv – $45 Door
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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Syrens of the South presents "cover to uncover," a one-night-only (s)exploration of literary classics, using the classic device of strip tease and variety performance. Because reading is sexy.VIP tickets are very limited and include near-stage seats and more!BURLESQUE is the classic and traditional ...
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Red Light Running Society: Run or Walk Every SATURDAY
Saturday September 26, 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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The Return of ATL Horny Fest!
Friday September 25, 2026 08:00 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $15 Adv – $20 Doors ($10 Students w/ ID at Door)
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Red Light Café presents "The Return of ATL Horny Fest" featuring Sax Sabbath and Black Sheep Ensemble!Sax Sabbath is a one-of-a-kind experiment paying tribute to the fathers of heavy metal. Without guitar. Without vocals. Instead, Kath Fidler takes on many of the infamous Ozzy lines with her mighty ...
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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
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Red Light Cafe, Virginia Highland