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 May 28, 2025 09:00 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $10+
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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This event is part of the Atlanta Jazz Festival’s 31 DAYS OF JAZZ Series. Throughout the month of May, enjoy a specially curated collection of jazz events from festival partners hosted throughout metro Atlanta.
Every Wednesday, the Gordon Vernick Quartet perform a few numbers then invite other mus...
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AVENUE BOOZE by Acting Under the Influence
Thursday May 29, 2025 08:30 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $15 – $25+
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Do you suffer from moderate to severe puppet trauma? Are you sexually attracted to felt? Was Sesame Street your favorite show as a kid and you’ve never found something to fill the void that aging out of PBS Kids left? Join us on Avenue Booze: A coming-of-age story about everyday issues and how NOT t...
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Jon's Soberthday Quinceañera
Friday May 30, 2025 08:00 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $10 Adv - $15 Doors
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Join us in celebrating Jon's 15 years of sobriety with a small burlesque & variety show ... and karaoke! There will be snacks and cakes and other delightful things.
This event is also a fundraiser to support his divorce.
$10 Adv – $15 Doors Doors @ 7 PM
[click here for more]Red Light Running Society: Run or Walk (and more!) Every SATURDAY
Saturday May 31, 2025 10:00 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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Sean's 58th Birthday Bash
Saturday May 31, 2025 07:00 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $10-$15
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A night of live music, celebrating Atlanta guitarist, Sean Tonar as he turns a youthful, 58. You'll hear a great blend of classic, progressive and yacht rock classics and deep cuts. A peek into Sean's record collection- all played live for you!
Performances from:
— Story Of A Life Schooner
— Tea... [click here for more]I Love the '80s Dance Party w/ DJ Jaycee (1st Sunday Each Month)
Sunday June 1, 2025 05:00 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $2.50 – $5+
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DJ Jaycee and special guests are playing your favorite '80s Hip Hop, R&B, Pop and Soul! From the hits to the underground sensations, from the 12” versions to the Eargasmic mash-ups, groove with us all night! Brought to you by The Wrecking Crew All-Stars.
Jun 1st Special Guest: Cha Cha Jone...
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The Come Up: An Artist Party Variety Show!
Monday June 2, 2025 08:00 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $10+
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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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RLC Comedy Open Mic - Hosted by Gwen Evans
Tuesday June 3, 2025 07:00 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: No Cover
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Red Light Cafe welcomes all working and aspiring comedians to showcase their talent at a Comedy Open Mic hosted by Gwen Evans! Whether it's your first time trying comedy or you're a seasoned performer, you can work on four minutes of comedic material in your preferred style. The only rules are to be...
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Wednesday Jazz Jam w/ the Gordon Vernick Quartet
Wednesday June 4, 2025 09:00 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $13.62+
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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.
Livest...
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The Tipsy Zone: Improv Comedy w/ a Tipsy Twist on The Twilight Zone
Friday June 6, 2025 08:00 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $15 Adv - $20 Door
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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 R...
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Motherlode! - A Sims Musical
Tuesday May 27, 2025 08:00 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $14+
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A girl. A game. A glitch in the system. These Sims are DONE being played.
When one unlucky (or maybe very lucky?) girl gets zapped into her Sims save file, she’s suddenly face-to-face with the pixel-perfect lives she created. Where reality and simulation collide, and even your most carefully curat...
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JOY DEFICIT: A Monthly Live Performance Event
Monday May 26, 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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Class Clowns: A Comedy Fundraiser for the Kelsea Bond Campaign
Saturday May 24, 2025 08:00 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: Donation
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Kelsea Bond fighting to win affordable housing, good public transit, and a Green New Deal for Atlanta. Join us at Red Light Cafe for a night of stand up comedy, improv, and class struggle politics as we raise money for their campaign for city council.
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Red Light Running Society: Run or Walk (and more!) Every SATURDAY
Saturday May 24, 2025 10:00 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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Jeff Greenspan's DEVIANT ACTS: Comedy & Storytelling
Thursday May 22, 2025 08:00 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $15+
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With DEVIANT ACTS, comedian Jeff Greenspan shares hilarious stories from his viral pranks aimed at corporate crooks, privacy invaders, hipsters, and other cultural catastrophes.
This isn’t just stand-up. It’s a multimedia show that unpacks how he pulled these stunts off and what happened when thin...
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Wednesday Jazz Jam w/ the Gordon Vernick Quartet
Wednesday May 21, 2025 09:00 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $10+
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.
This event is part of the Atlanta Jazz Festival’s 31 DAYS OF JAZZ Series. Throughout the month of May, enjoy a specially curated collection of jazz events from festival partners hosted throughout metro Atlanta.
Every Wednesday, the Gordon Vernick Quartet perform a few numbers then invite other mus...
[click here for more]
Red Poet Society: A Monthly Poetry Slam!
Tuesday May 20, 2025 10:00 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $10 ($5 for poets)
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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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Storytelling Open Mic: GROWTH
Tuesday May 20, 2025 08:00 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: No Cover
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Bring your 5 to 7 minute story on the theme of GROWTH. It’s spring, so we want to hear about your adventures gardening, about your awkward growth spurt in sixth grade, or about how you outgrew your best friend, literally or figuratively. Or tell us about growing sick and tired or about growing old. ...
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Monster Show For Monsters: A Variety Show
Monday May 19, 2025 08:00 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $15 – $30+
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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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Atlanta Magic Night feat. Mark Johnson + Steve Langston + Mark Merchant + Joe M. Turner
Sunday May 18, 2025 08:00 PM EDT
Red Light Cafe
Cost: $15 Adv $20 door
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Atlanta Magic Night presents a very special "Farewell For Now" Finale Spectacular! This will be our last *monthly* show, but, not our *last* show - stay tuned for future AMN events coming soon!
This show features Mark Johnson and Steve Langston and Mark Merchant and Joe M. Turner!
$15 Adv – $20 ... [click here for more]
553-1 Amsterdam Ave. N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30306
(404) 874-7828
Atlanta, GA 30306
redlightcafe.com
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