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.
Wednesday Jazz Jam w/ the Gordon Vernick Quartet
Wednesday September 24, 2025 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.
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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"Sipparella" by Acting Under the Influence
Thursday September 25, 2025 08:30 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $15 ADV/$20 Door
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First, it was a made for TV musical. Then, it was another made for TV musical, but this time with Brandy and Whitney Houston. Then, it was a Broadway musical starring the voice of Prince Hans from Frozen as the prince. And now… it will be performed by Atlanta’s finest drunk performers! “Sipparella” ...
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Hex and the City: From the Windy City to the Dirty South
Friday September 26, 2025 09:00 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $25 Adv – $35 Doors ($11 Live Stream Only)
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Midwest Magic meets Southern Heat in this special edition of Hex and the City. All the way from Chicago, the Windy City Witches (@windycitywitches) are blowing through to dance with their favorite Atlanta coven for an evening of magic, mystery, and mayhem.
Join this cast of Chicago sirens and Geor...
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Red Light Running Society: Run or Walk (and more!) Every SATURDAY
Saturday September 27, 2025 09:00 AM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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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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The Tyrone Jackson Organ Trio feat. Karla Harris + Lavahi
Saturday September 27, 2025 08:00 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $15 Adv – $20 Door
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The Tyrone Jackson Organ Trio is a jazz organ group with vocalists Karla Harris and Lavahi that blends standards, funk, soul, and blues-infused grooves of the classic organ trio with the melodic and lyrical stylings of a singer.$15 Adv – $20 DoorDoors @ 7:30 PM
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The Lily (& Kelsea) Show
Monday September 29, 2025 08:00 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: Gen Adm: $28 ($15 students / low-income)
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Join Kelsea Bond's campaign for a special event featuring local comedian, activist, and goofball Lily Kerrigan, whom critics have called “unapologetically filthy yet vulnerable and familiar." Kelsea wants to build an Atlanta for the 99%. Lily wants to make you laugh with stories about queerness, pro...
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Wednesday Jazz Jam w/ the Gordon Vernick Quartet
Wednesday October 1, 2025 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.
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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HIP V SWAG: International Reunion Show
Thursday October 2, 2025 07:00 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $15 Adv – $20 Door
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HIP V SWAG is back again! Come with your friends to see some of Atlanta’s funniest and diverse underground comics!$15 Adv – $20 DoorDoors @ 6:30 PM
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Trent Patten (Jazz)
Tuesday September 23, 2025 08:00 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $10 Adv – $15 Door
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Experience a night of great improvised jazz with Trent Patten (trumpet) and his group of talented musicians.$10 Adv – $15 DoorDoors @ 7:30 PM
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JOY DEFICIT: A Monthly Live Performance Event
Monday September 22, 2025 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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The Twinkerbash: A Birthday Party for Twinkerbell
Sunday September 21, 2025 09:00 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $20 Adv – $25 Doors
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Come join us on September 21st to celebrate the birthday of Twinkerbell! There will be drag, burlesque and a whole lotta sparkle!
Performances by:
Twinkerbell
Diamond X
Blair Bitch Project
Teq Nik
Eddie Bull
Pompeii Brûlée
K.I.M
Aphazia
Genisis Amor
With special guest:
Eros E... [click here for more]Sade Jam w/ the BadAsh Allstar Team
Saturday September 20, 2025 08:00 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $15 Adv – $20 Door
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Join us for a special pick by BadAsh Allstar Team's leader Adrian Ash - a whole night of Sade! Come celebrate his birthday and enjoy tunes by one of his favorite artists.
What are BAAT jams?**
The BadAsh Allstar Team is a collective of local musicians who host monthly tribute jams. These jams are... [click here for more]Red Light Running Society: Run or Walk (and more!) Every SATURDAY
Saturday September 20, 2025 09:00 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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Measure Island: Completely Improvised Musical Comedy!
Friday September 19, 2025 08:00 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $15 Adv – $20 Door
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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Measure Island creates a fully improvised musical comedy 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.
You can catch Measure Island EVERY THIRD FRIDAY OF THE MONTH at ...
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Key Change Improv: Improvised music inspired by YOU!
Friday September 19, 2025 08:00 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $15 Adv –$20 Door
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Musical improvisors from all around Atlanta come together to bring you a magical night of improvised songs! Audience members will offer suggestions for each song, scene, or game. It's completely unscripted, sometimes mind-blowing, and always hilarious.$15 Adv – $20 DoorDoors @ 7:30 PM
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ELECTRO LOUNGE: A Kinky Glow Flow Burlesque Aerial Fire Go-Go Show!
Thursday September 18, 2025 09:00 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $15 ADV/$20 Door
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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 hid...
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Wednesday Jazz Jam w/ the Gordon Vernick Quartet
Wednesday September 17, 2025 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.
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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Red Poet Society: A Monthly Poetry Slam!
Tuesday September 16, 2025 10:00 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $10 ($5 for Poets)
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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Red Poet Society is a monthly poetry slam designed to bring artists and enthusiasts together in a spirit of healthy competition and community. The winner of the poetry slam — who makes it through 3 rounds of reciting or reading their own original and unaccompanied work — will be crowned the slam cha...
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553-1 Amsterdam Ave. N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30306
(404) 874-7828
Atlanta, GA 30306
redlightcafe.com
Virginia-Highland
#virginiahighland
Night Club, Live Music Club
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. N.E.