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 January 14, 2026 09:00 PM EST
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $10 Door ($5 for performers or students with ID)
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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.
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Electro Lounge: A Kinky Glow Flow Burlesque Aerial Fire Go-Go Show!
Thursday January 15, 2026 09:00 PM EST
Red Light Cafe
Cost: GA Door: $20
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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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Red Light Running Society: Run Or Walk Every Saturday
Saturday January 17, 2026 10:00 AM EST
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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Poe-Sessed: A Variety Show Celebration Of Edgar Allan Poe
Saturday January 17, 2026 09:00 PM EST
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $20 Adv – $30 Doors • $40 VIP 1st Row • $35 VIP 2nd Row
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"And so, being young and dipt in folly, I fell in love with melancholy." - "Romance" by Edgar Allan Poe
Welcome Romantics! Those of you who have fallen for our Arbiter of Woe, Poe, once again to our weird and wonderful birthday celebrations! A vital variety show brimming with love, obsession, and ...
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Key Change Musical Improv
Sunday January 18, 2026 07:00 PM EST
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $10 Adv – $15 Door
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YOU are in control of the music on this night!
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...
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Wednesday Jazz Jam W/ The Gordon Vernick Quartet
Wednesday January 21, 2026 09:00 PM EST
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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Nathanael Smith Trio (Jazz)
Thursday January 22, 2026 08:00 PM EST
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $15 Adv – $20 Door
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Nathanael Smith is back in town! Nathanael is a pianist raised in Stone Mountain, GA. He received a bachelor’s degree in jazz performance from Florida State University and a master’s degree in jazz studies from Georgia State University. He has been touring nationally and internationally with the ...
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Red Light Running Society: Run Or Walk Every Saturday
Saturday January 24, 2026 10:00 AM EST
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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"Cut, Immediately: Miscast ...But Hear Me Out!!" By Nocolococreative
Tuesday January 27, 2026 08:00 PM EST
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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it's miscast.
**but hear me out!!
Performers choose songs that were not written with them in mind.
They pitch you the version where it works.
Then they sing.
We’re trying on roles that surprise everyone.
CUT, IMMEDIATELY is our musical theatre chaos container. It is the umbrella for certa... [click here for more]Wednesday Jazz Jam W/ The Gordon Vernick Quartet
Wednesday January 28, 2026 09:00 PM EST
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.
it's miscast.
**but hear me out!!
Performers choose songs that were not written with them in mind.
They pitch you the version where it works.
Then they sing.
We’re trying on roles that surprise everyone.
CUT, IMMEDIATELY is our musical theatre chaos container. It is the umbrella for certa... [click here for more]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.
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TEASE TUESDAY BURLESQUE
Tuesday January 13, 2026 09:00 PM EST
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 January 12, 2026 07:30 PM EST
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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ALCHEMICAL STRING THEORY: IMPROVISATIONAL AVANT-GARDE STRING ARTISTS
Sunday January 11, 2026 08:00 PM EST
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $10 Adv – $15 Door
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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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Refuse To Be A Victim: Personal Safety Seminar
Sunday January 11, 2026 02:00 PM EST
Red Light Cafe
Cost: Free
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Please join us for a free personal safety seminar that empowers you with the tips and techniques you need to be alert to dangerous situations, avoid criminal confrontations when you can, and escape them when you cannot.
This free three-hour session empowers individuals to develop a personal safety...
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RED LIGHT RUNNING SOCIETY: RUN OR WALK EVERY SATURDAY
Saturday January 10, 2026 10:00 AM EST
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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Life So Far: Original R&B & House Music
Friday January 9, 2026 08:00 PM EST
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 Life So Far, an intimate live music experience inspired by Waldemar Alejandro’s newly released album. The night brings together Waldemar Alejandro and Marco Sway for an evening of original R&B and house music, blending soulful storytelling with smooth, rhythmic energy.
This sho...
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Karaoke Lounge (No Cover!) — 2Nd Thursday Every Month
Thursday January 8, 2026 08:00 PM EST
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!
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Wednesday Jazz Jam W/ The Gordon Vernick Quartet
Wednesday January 7, 2026 09:00 PM EST
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 Tipsy Zone: Award-Winning, Cocktail-Fueled Sci-Fi Comedy
Friday January 2, 2026 08:00 PM EST
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $15
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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Categories: Comedy
Comedy. Cocktails. Chaos: Step into a slightly off version of reality where comedy takes unexpected turns and the drinks don’t help things stay normal. The Tipsy Zone blends sharp award-winning comedy, surprise moments, and a few carefully poured twists into a live show that never...
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SEOUL STAGE! A K-POP NEW YEARS COUNTDOWN
Wednesday December 31, 2025 09:00 PM EST
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $25 GA Adv - $35 GA Doors
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The Fandom Nerdlesque and Rainy Galore present: Seoul Stage! A K-POP New Years Countdown! Annyeong from Atlanta!!! This New Year’s countdown we are turning our stage into our very own comeback stage, The Seoul Stage!
Packed with your favorite 2nd, 3rd and 4th gen groups, this show has a lineup ful...
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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.
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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, Atlanta, 553-1 Amsterdam Ave NE