WED • OCT 22 • 9 PM
$10 Door ($5 for performers or students with ID)
Doors @ 8 PM

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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.

Livestream: YouTube.com/RedLightCafe

THU • OCT 23 • 8 PM
$15 Adv – $20 Doors
Doors @ 7:30 PM

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Join us for an evening of FOUR DUOS performing Americana-Folk-Pop-Rock with Add On Sonia, Andrew Vickery & Paul Brandon, Jaded Ravins, and Mark Michelson & Carrie Holley!

The Add On Sonia band is the country folk-pop collaboration between Ki Adonsonia and Jonathan Brenner, merging her quirky contemporary perspectives and his timeless and classic storytelling into a compelling force on the alternative folk music landscape. Touring to promote their individual albums, every performance is an artistic journey of melody, harmonies, heartfelt compassion and humor. Add On Sonia’s “From Space” and Jonathan Brenner’s “Instagram Success” are available via major streaming services.

Andrew Vickery is an Atlanta singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Splitting time between playing pedal steel guitar in multiple Atlanta bands and working on a yet-to-be released solo EP, his current sound is imbued by 70s Stones country rock, Warren Zevon’s storytelling and humor, and too many other roots/americana influences to name. In addition to doing his own material, you might catch Andrew on the steel guitar playing around town with This Lonesome Valley, Sweet Young Twang, Trauma Family and the Racehorse Project.

Accompanying Andrew on guitar and pedal steel is Birmingham native Paul Brandon, a talented guitarist, songwriter and band leader. Recently, he was the lead guitarist in the phenomenal alt. country outfit Quail Dogs and the mastermind of the local powerhouse collective of Racehorse Project. His lead guitar style is steeped in classic rock and southern soul music and is versatile in the loudest rock tune or the sweetest ballad. In addition to his lead duties, he plays pedal steel guitar in Birmingham country act Pontoon Radio.

Jaded Ravins plays songs you never knew you needed to hear. They twang and tame your heart strings.

Mark Michelson (Pink Zeppelin, Mark Michelson & Friends) and Carrie Holley (Magnolia Express) join voices in this set dedicated to the harmonies of classic rock and singer/songwriters of the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s.

FRI • OCT 24 • 7:30 PM
$20 Adv – $30 Door
Doors @ 6:30 PM

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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, these two dynamic artists bring decades of experience, innovation, and soulful rhythm to create a boundary-breaking performance that celebrates the spirit of folk, jazz, and world music. Joining them for this special show are Chattanooga's Musical heavy weights Joel Forlines, Danimal Pinson and Tyler Martelli.

SAT • OCT 25 • 8 PM
$15 Adv – $20 Door
Doors @ 7:30 PM

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Tis the season to dress up and jam some Monster Music! Join the BadAsh Allstar Team for our fourth Halloween Jam as we rock out some monstrous music for your Halloween festivities!!!

There will almost definitely be some kind of costume contest, too!

SUN • OCT 26 • 8 PM
GA: $25 Adv – $35 Doors
VIP 1st Row: $40 Adv – $50 Door
VIP 2nd Row: $35 Adv – $45 Door
Doors @ 7 PM (ages 18+)

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Where devotion meets debauchery.

Join Ivana Coquetú and her flock for an unforgettable evening of cabaret, aerial, fire, and fetish-inspired performance. Sunday School for Sinners transforms Atlanta’s Red Light Café into a sanctuary of self-expression and spectacle — where every act is a prayer, a tease, and a revelation. This immersive variety show invites you to explore connection, curiosity, and community through performance art that’s equal parts sacred and subversive.

MON • OCT 27 • 7:30 PM
NO COVER
Doors @ 7 PM

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 constant? JOY!

There's no cover, and the parking is free; we understand how expensive a night out can be, and want everyone to feel welcome, regardless of income. You'll have the opportunity to tip our performers if you choose!

TUE • OCT 28 • 8 PM
$15 Adv – $20 Doors
Doors @ 7:30 PM

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The Craft crawls out of its VHS case, lights a cigarette, and plugs in a guitar. Four witches, one joint, and someone in a “We Are the Weirdos, Mister” T-shirt are about to play with life, death, and chaos in a live-staged-reading at Red Light Café. All that and we're singing live too! We’re chopping up the movie, weaving in the best (and worst) of 90s songs + cursed classics, and setting it all on fire. Draw your spell circle, smear your eyeliner, and get ready for special effects powered with roughly twelve dollars and a prayer (*levitation entirely by imagination + a folding chair).

Produced by nocolococreative (@nocolococreative), this marks the company’s ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY!! Last October, Scream Queens slashed the stage as the first joint venture between co-captains Ben Cole and Erin North...and now they’re back, older, bolder, slightly more sleep-deprived, and possibly possessed. Other recent highlights include: FCK ASS BOB*, Summer Apocalypse, Motherlode: A Sims Musical, Unfunny Girl, Swipe Right & Sneaky Links, and more!

WED • OCT 29 • 9 PM
$10 Door ($5 for performers or students with ID)
Doors @ 8 PM

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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.

Livestream: YouTube.com/RedLightCafe

THU • OCT 30 • 8:30 PM
GA: $15 Adv – $20 Door
VIP: $25 Adv – $35 Door
Doors @ 8 PM

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It’s SHOWTIME! The ghost-with-the-most comes to the Red Light Cafe in this comedic cabaret based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film. Beetlebooze tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager obsessed with the whole “being dead thing.” Lucky for Lydia, her new house is haunted by a recently deceased couple and Beetlejuice, a delightful demon with a real zest for life. When Lydia calls on Beetlejuice to scare away anyone with a pulse, this double-crossing specter shows his true stripes, unleashing a (Nether)world of pandemonium, lots and lots of drinking, and the biggest sandworm our audience has ever seen.

FRI • OCT 31 • 9 PM
$25 Adv – $35 Doors • $45 VIP 1st Row • $40 VIP 2nd Row
Doors @ 8 PM (ages 18+)

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👻✨ Strip-R-Treat is back from the dead! ✨👻

On Halloween night, The Fandom Nerdlesque transforms Red Light Café into a haunted house of tassels, tease, and terrifyingly talented performers. From vampy vixens to bump-and-grind ghouls, expect a show that’s more treat than trick (though you’ll definitely get both).

Costumes encouraged, but don’t worry—our cast will do most of the stripping. 😉

SAT • NOV 1 • 9 PM – 2 AM
$10 Door (ages 18+)

DJ Twitch returns to the Red Light Cafe with a dark and decadent mix of dance music from the 80s to the present, joined by special guest, DJ Paradox!

We will be celebrating Scorpio at this event. So if you are a Scorpio, admission is FREE (with ID)!

See you on the dance floor!

MON • NOV 3 • 8:30 PM
$10 Adv – $15 Doors
Doors @ 7:45 PM

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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, more french fries than you can imagine and more!

WED • NOV 5 • 9 PM
$10 Door ($5 for performers or students with ID)
Doors @ 8 PM

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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.

Livestream: YouTube.com/RedLightCafe

FRI • NOV 7 • 8 PM
$15 Adv – $20 Door
Doors @ 7 PM

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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 Light Café!

SAT • NOV 8 • 9 PM
$25 Adv – $30 Doors • $40 VIP 1st Row • $35 VIP 2nd Row
Doors @ 8 PM (ages 18+)

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CALLING ALL DEMONS AND ANGELS! Hazbin Hotel Season 2 is upon us and we want to celebrate with all things HellaVerse!

This November 8th at Red Light Cafe, you're in for a hotter than hell Burlesque show! See characters from both Helluva Boss and Hazbin Hotel combined in a ONE NIGHT BURLESQUE AFFAIR! Enjoy seeing our diverse cast of Demons and Angels take the stage in explosive, glittery fashion! We've got 10+ Acts, each one showcasing a favorite moment or character from the shows!

SUN • NOV 9 • 8 PM
$10 Adv – $15 Door
Doors @ 7 PM

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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 more.

TUE • NOV 11 • 9 PM
$20 Adv – $25 Doors • $35 VIP 1st Row • $30 VIP 2nd Row
Doors @ 8 PM (ages 18+)

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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 be done before midnight since it's a school night!

WED • NOV 12 • 9 PM
$10 Door ($5 for performers or students with ID)
Doors @ 8 PM

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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.

Livestream: YouTube.com/RedLightCafe

FRI • NOV 14 • 9 PM
$15 Adv – $20 Doors • $25 VIP 1st Row
Doors @ 8 PM (ages 18+)

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It’s the season of giving and we’re putting on a show to give back! You’re invited to It’s Giving! A Mutual Aid Cabaret happening Friday, Nov 14th at Red Light Cafe. Over 15+ performers are taking to the stage to raise funds for Sol Underground and the Trans Women of Color Healing Project.

How can you support?

1. Buy a ticket and come out to the show!

2. PLUS - bring a jacket or coat to donate towards Sol Underground work with unhoused folks!

3. Share the flyer & info with others!

Hosted by TAYLOR ALXNDR & featuring over 15+ performances of drag, music, burlesque, comedy, & more!

SAT • NOV 15 • 8:30 PM
$20 Adv – $25 Doors • $45 VIP 1st Row • $35 VIP 2nd Row
Doors @ 7:30 PM (ages 18+)

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The Death Cabaret is the annual benefit show for Angel Action Atlanta's Your Legacy project. Angel Action Atlanta has, for fifteen years, stood as a symbol of compassion against queerphobia at PRIDE celebrations around Georgia and at several of our community member's funerals. We are in our fourth year working toward providing our community, especially our transgender family's, dying and death care as guides through the processes. Our longer term goal is to also assist with those in need within the carceral system.

Local artists and performers will share their experiences with dying, death, loss, and grief through dance, drag, music, spoken word, burlesque, and more.

Some of our community partners will be in attendance with small information tables. As always, we will have at least one peer facilitator on hand if anyone needs a safe space during the show, this offer extends to our artists as well.

This year as an homage to TDOR Atlanta, we will be celebrating the lives of our transgender family that have passed from TDOR 2024 until this date.

MON • NOV 17 • 8 PM
$15 Adv • $20 Doors • $30 VIP
Doors @ 7 PM (ages 18+)

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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 desired. This show is an immersive themed experience that is uniquely curated and maintained.

Cocktail hour at 7pm with walk-around magic and other entertainment as well as a chance to get to know your fellow monsters.

You can catch Monster Show For Monsters the 3rd Monday every month at Red Light Café!

TUE • NOV 18 • 8 PM
NO COVER
Doors @ 7:30 PM

This FREE event will be held at Red Light Cafe on the 3rd Tuesday of every month.

This Stories Worth Sharing event is hosted by Jessie Miller and Cat Nguyen.

WED • NOV 19 • 9 PM
$10 Door ($5 for performers or students with ID)
Doors @ 8 PM

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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.

Livestream: YouTube.com/RedLightCafe

THU • NOV 20 • 9 PM
GA Adv: 1-for-$15 / 2-for-$20
GA Door: $20
VIP: $30 1st Row (includes goodie bags & SO MUCH MORE)
Doors @ 8 PM (ages 18+)

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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 out. All weirdos are welcomed and celebrated! You may end up on stage to spin The Wheel of Kink and getting #Spanked by the Mistress of the Mic: Ivana Coquetu. Or you may just have a drink and watch the show before joining in on the games and dance and flow.

This event is also a celebration for (RLC and Electro Lounge favorite) Sonya “Mami Milkherz” and our efforts to help raise funds to help her rebuild (medical costs, transportation needs, and more) after recent life-changing accidents. If you're able to help out, check out the Mami Milkherz GoFundMe.

Hosted by Ivana Coquetu with DJ Conflux spinning everything from #EDM to #Electronica, ELECTRO LOUNGE is an esoteric experience you won't find anywhere else.

NOW WHO WANTS TO SPIN THE WHEEL?!? 🎡

FRI • NOV 21 • 8 PM
$15 Adv – $20 Door
Doors @ 7:30 PM

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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 Atlanta’s Red Light Cafe!