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 15, 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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Measure Island: Completely Improvised Musical Comedy!
Friday October 17, 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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Red Light Running Society: Run or Walk (and more!) Every SATURDAY
Saturday October 18, 2025 09:00 AM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: Free
Multiple dates
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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Monsterf***er Pride: A Halloween Burlesque Show by Gloom & Doom Revue
Saturday October 18, 2025 09:00 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $25 Adv – $30 Doors
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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Atlanta Pride and Halloween season are fast approaching and we want to celebrate both!
Gloom & Doom Revue's Monsterf***er Pride show will fulfill all of your wildest hear-me-out fantasies! From vampires and demons to mermaids and succubi, we have a menagerie of monsters trained in the art of scaro...
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GOOD PIG: The Music of Kim Ware + Jeff Evans
Sunday October 19, 2025 06:00 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $7 Adv – $10 Door
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Kim Ware and Jeff Evans provide an evening of tasty tunes and scrumptious stories - all performed live on stage for your enjoyment!$7 Adv – $10 DoorDoors @ 5:30 PM
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Monster Show For Monsters: A Variety Show
Monday October 20, 2025 08:00 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $15 Adv • $20 Doors • $30 VIP
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. Prizes for costumes and opportunities for participation as...
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Storytelling Open Mic: DISGUISE
Tuesday October 21, 2025 08:00 PM 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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Bring your 5-7 minute story on DISGUISE. The unexplained and supernatural events that just seem to happen. Running into a complete stranger who has exactly what you need. Getting a text from a friend you’ve had on your mind. If you want to share your story with others, please put your name in the ha...
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Wednesday Jazz Jam w/ the Gordon Vernick Quartet
Wednesday October 22, 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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Joe Craven and Gaurav Malhotra
Friday October 24, 2025 07:00 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: Tickets: $20 ADV/$30 DOOR
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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Join us for an unforgettable night of music as Joe Craven, master sound farmer, educator, and collaborator with legends like Jerry Garcia and David Grisman, shares the stage with Gaurav Malhotra, a world-class percussionist whose drumming bridges rhythmic traditions with global grooves. Together, th...
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TDawg Presents Joe Craven & Gaurav Malhotra feat. Joel Forlines, Tyler Martelli, and Danimal Pinson
Friday October 24, 2025 07:30 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $20 Adv – $30 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.
Join us for an unforgettable night of music as Joe Craven, master sound farmer, educator, and collaborator with legends like Jerry Garcia and David Grisman, shares the stage with Gaurav Malhotra, a world-class percussionist whose drumming bridges rhythmic traditions with global grooves. Together, th...
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TEASE TUESDAY BURLESQUE
Tuesday October 14, 2025 09:00 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $20 Adv – $25 Doors • $35 VIP 1st Row • $30 VIP 2nd Row
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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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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Atlanta Songwriters Club Meet Up
Monday October 13, 2025 07:30 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $5 Door
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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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 8pm, 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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Michael Daves & Jacob Jolliff
Sunday October 12, 2025 06:00 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $25 Adv - $35 Doors
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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Michael Daves and Jacob Jolliff are two of America’s premier bluegrass talents. After years of collaborating in various bands and informal settings they have teamed up as a formidable duo featuring high lonesome vocal harmony and fiery flatpicking. Their sound is an homage to the classic guitar-mand...
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Octave’s (A Cappella) Member’s Choice Concert
Saturday October 11, 2025 07:00 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $10 Adv – $15 Door
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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Join us for an unforgettable evening of a cappella with Octave, Atlanta’s favorite all-women’s a cappella group! Our Member’s Choice Concert celebrates the songs closest to our hearts. We’re debuting brand-new numbers, reviving old favorites, and mixing in classics and fan picks. This year also feat...
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Red Light Running Society: Run or Walk (and more!) Every SATURDAY
Saturday October 11, 2025 09:00 AM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: Free
Multiple dates
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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"Tipsy Time Warp (Encore!)" by Acting Under the Influence
Friday October 10, 2025 08:30 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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Let’s do the (tipsy) Time Warp again!
Sweethearts Brad and Janet, stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter. As their innocence is lost, Brad and Janet meet a houseful of wild characters, including a rocking biker and a creepy butler. Through elaborate...
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KARAOKE LOUNGE (No Cover!) — 2nd Thursday Every Month
Thursday October 9, 2025 08:00 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: Free
Multiple dates
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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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 COVER8 PM – 11:30 PM
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Fat Kid Dance Party FUNDRAISER: Body Positive Aerobics
Thursday October 9, 2025 03:00 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $25 Adv / Door
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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Kick off your Pride Celebration early with a Fat Kid Dance Party (FKDP) at Red Light Cafe!
FKDP is a 55 minute aerobics class that is led by Bevin and celebrates joyful movement and compassionate community.
This class is for anyone who has been called "too much," "too fat", or felt too awkward ... [click here for more]Wednesday Jazz Jam w/ the Gordon Vernick Quartet
Wednesday October 8, 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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The Come Up: An Artist Party Variety Show!
Monday October 6, 2025 08:30 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.
Atlanta’s artist party — THE COME UP — is back AND THIS TIME WE’RE BACK EVERY MONTH. First Mondays belong to the artists of this city who want a place to forge community and share bold (and very silly) art. Our usual gang of rapscallions will be joined by exciting musical guests, interviews, games, ...
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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
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 NE