Red Light Café, Atlanta, GA
Red Light Café is Atlanta's premiere listening room for Americana, Bluegrass, Country & Western, Folk, Blues, Jazz, Roots Rock, and everything in between — as well as host to some of the best Burlesque in the Southeast! Located between Midtown and Virginia Highlands in Atlanta, GA, Red Light Café is a casual, comfortable, smoking-free environment to enjoy live music & entertainment featuring a full bar (with a massive craft beer selection) and an ever-evolving menu of appetizers, entrées, soups, salads, desserts and more.
Red Light Café is Atlanta's premiere listening room for Americana, Bluegrass, Country & Western, Folk, Blues, Jazz, Roots Rock, and everything in between — including some of the best Comedy Shows and Burlesque in the Southeast! Located on the east side of Piedmont Park in Midtown Atlanta's Amsterdam Walk, Red Light Café is a cozy live entertainment and music venue with tables and seating for over 100 folks to enjoy an intimate show with a full bar and kitchen for drinks, appetizers and entrées. Plenty of free, secure parking available at the venue. Entrance is wheelchair accessible.
Upcoming Live Music, Concerts & Shows
WED • MAR 27 • 9 PM
$10 Door ($5 for performers or students with ID)
Doors @ 8 PM
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 • MAR 28 • 8:30 PM
$15 Adv – $20 Doors
Doors @ 8 PM
Advance ticket sales end one hour prior to door time. All ticket sales are final. No refunds.
Get ready to shake, rattle, and roll with ALL SHAKEN UP: An electrifying cabaret presented by Acting Under the Influence! Inspired by the timeless music of Elvis Presley and the hit musical "All Shook Up," our talented cast will have you all shook up with their dynamic performances. Join us for a night of musical magic, where the cast will be sipping on some spirits while belting out Elvis classics. Get ready to be transported back to the era of hip-swiveling tunes and toe-tapping melodies!
Acting Under the Influence combines theatre and drinking (two of our most favorite activities) in a fun and safe environment for performers and audience members alike. The actors are encouraged to drink by tips from the audience. AUI productions have included cabarets, full-length plays, and many other boozy theatrical shenanigans.
FRI • MAR 29 • 9 PM
$20 Adv – $25 Doors || $30 VIP
Doors @ 8 PM (ages 18+)
Advance ticket sales end one hour prior to door time. All ticket sales are final. No refunds.
Who says art history can’t be sexy?
Guyza Manelli and Batsy Sinclair are teaming up to show the world (or at least Atlanta) that our art degrees aren't useless! No stuffy galleries here! Experience a unique, performance art based show inspired by famous artworks, re-imagined through burlesque and drag!
Don't miss these wildly imaginative takes on Jackson Pollock, Banksy, Degas and more! Don't know anything about art? No problem! There will be plenty of sensual, entertaining, and interactive elements for everyone to enjoy!
VIP tickets are limited and include near-stage seats and gift bags.
SAT • MAR 30 • 8 PM
$10 Cover
Doors @ 7 PM
Advance ticket sales end one hour prior to door time. All ticket sales are final. No refunds.
Marvin Jackson's Fun With Friends World Tour returns to Atlanta for one night only March 30 at Red Light Cafe!
SUN • MAR 31 • 2:30 PM
$15 Adv – $20 Doors
Doors @ 2 PM
Advance ticket sales end one hour prior to door time. All ticket sales are final. No refunds.
Join us for Bean & Bear's Birthday Bonanza for an afternoon of puppetry, magic and storytelling!
MON • APR 1 • 8 PM
$10 Adv – $15 Door
Doors @ 7 PM
Advance ticket sales end one hour prior to door time. All ticket sales are final. No refunds.
Experience an evening of jazz with the Trent Patten Quartet at Red Light Cafe, featuring a mix of original pieces and jazz classics. The musicians performing are Trent Patten on trumpet, Eden Mastriani-Levi on piano, Chris Sanchez on bass, and Adam Hendley on drums, offering an engaging jazz performance. Whether you’re a jazz enthusiast or looking for a night of quality music, this quartet delivers a memorable experience.
TUE • APR 2 • 8 PM
$10 ($5 for Poets)
Doors @ 7:30 PM
Registration for this event is OPTIONAL ($10 is still owed at the door for admission ($5 for poets)), but it does help us know how many folks to expect and how to staff accordingly. :)
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 champion for the month and win our grand prize!
WED • APR 3 • 9 PM
$10 Door ($5 for performers or students with ID)
Doors @ 8 PM
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 • APR 4 • 7:30 PM
$25 Adv – $35 Door
Doors @ 6:30 PM
Advance ticket sales end one hour prior to door time. All ticket sales are final. No refunds.
Traditional Celtic music at its best! With fire-driven instrumentals and songs, haunting ballads and a good dose of humour, the Tannahill Weavers have transformed traditional Scottish material and brought it into the modern world, vitally alive and kicking.
Members of the Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame, in 2021 the Tannies were joined by exciting piper and fiddle player Iain MacGillivray, who is also Scotland's youngest Clan leader. Iain, a fluent Gaelic speaker, has worked on such exciting productions as Outlander and Men in Kilts, and has performed for a huge list of stars and dignitaries in recent years.
"Formed from a Paisley pub session in 1968, seminal trailblazers the Tannahill Weavers now also rank as national treasures." — Glasgow Celtic Connections 2018
"The music may be pure old time Celtic, but the drive and enthusiasm are akin to straight ahead rock and roll." — Winnipeg Free Press
"An especially eloquent mixture of the old and the new." — New York Times
FRI • APR 5 • 8 PM
$15 Adv – $20 Door
Doors @ 7 PM
Advance ticket sales end one hour prior to door time. All ticket sales are final. No refunds.
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 • APR 6 • 9 PM – 2 AM
$10 Door (ages 18+)
REGISTER ($10 Door or Free For Aries!)
Registration for this event is OPTIONAL ($10 is still owed at the door for admission, unless you’re an Aries then there’s no cover!), but it does help us know how many folks to expect and how to staff accordingly. :)
DJIT returns to the Red Light Cafe with his dark and decadent mix of dance music from the 80s to the present. Joining us this event are go go performers, Stormy Knight (Co-Producer of Gloom and Doom Revue) and Ryan Renegade! We will also be celebrating Aries this event. So if you are an Aries, admission is FREE (with ID)! ♈️
As always, your hostess with the mostest, Mrs. Monica will be at the door to greet you. 🩵
See you on the dance floor! 🖤
SUN • APR 7 • 10 AM – 1 PM
10 AM »» Meetup / Warmup
11 AM »» Run / Walk / Etc.
12 PM »» Cooldown (or bonus strength training!)
Registering is not required to participate (but, it helps us plan things a bit better)!!!
Due to an afternoon show at the venue, this week’s RLRS will be from 10am to 1pm. Thanks!
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 conversations afterwards at RLC!
SUN • APR 7 • 8 PM
$10 Adv – $15 Door
Doors @ 7 PM
Advance ticket sales end one hour prior to door time. All ticket sales are final. No refunds.
Award-winning Atlanta improv team Two Bears Blow Up In A Car returns to Red Light Cafe for a wild night of improv comedy!
MON • APR 8 • 8 PM
$5 Door
Doors @ 7 PM (masks are strongly encouraged, but not required; all ages)
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 exists for songwriter's who would like to interact with other songwriters. It is similar to an open mic, but with the added benefit of discussion. You can come and play a song or just watch and listen. If you'd like to play, you will tell us all if you are interested in receiving feedback on the song or not. If you are interested then after you play we will all discuss what we like about the song, and any suggestions we might have as a group. If you'd rather not have any feedback on the song then you will simply play the song for us. There's no cash prize, competition, or politics. Just songwriting discussions and hopefully new friendships.
If you're a songwriter looking to connect with other songwriters and get some dialogue happening, this group is for you! A club like this allows us to get to know other local songwriters, and learn from one another.
TUE • APR 9 • 9 PM
$20 Adv – $25 Doors • $35 VIP 1st Row • $30 VIP 2nd Row
Doors @ 8 PM (ages 18+)
Advance ticket sales end one hour prior to door time. All ticket sales are final. No refunds.
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!
Burlesque is the art of the striptease, with a focus on the tease. The performers occasionally strip to pasties, but there is no nudity in any of our productions. This show is a revival of an American art form that has become an international movement.
VIP tickets are limited and include near-stage seats and more!
WED • APR 10 • 9 PM
$10 Door ($5 for performers or students with ID)
Doors @ 8 PM
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 • APR 11 • 8 PM
$22.50 Adv – $30 Door
Doors @ 7 PM
Advance ticket sales end one hour prior to door time. All ticket sales are final. No refunds.
An Electric Harp concert with the HARP TWINS that is dazzling, comedic, and loved by audiences of all ages! From The Rolling Stones to Metallica, Nordic-fantasy originals to ancient Celtic tunes, the Harp Twins’ show is electrifying one moment and haunting the next. Plus, don’t miss the powerful finale as the Harp Twins are joined by the Volfgang Twins on Double Viking Drums for some rockin’ Nordic-inspired music!
FRI • APR 12 • 8 PM
$17.50 Adv – $25 Door
Doors @ 7:30 PM
Advance ticket sales end one hour prior to door time. All ticket sales are final. No refunds.
Explore the interplay between source and sample with a live band performing iconic Funk Jazz and a DJ showcasing the classic Hip Hop tracks that sampled it.
Featuring the Sample This All Stars — Vinnie D'Agostino (sax / flute / etc.), Khari Cabral Simmons (bass), Grant Green Jr. (guitar), Greg Satterthwaite (keys), and Che Marshall (drums).
8:00 PM — DJ Applejac begins the night with music inspired by our theme
9:00 PM — Sample This All Stars take the stage for TWO SETS of iconic Funk Jazz classics
After the live band, DJ Applejac will keep the party going until midnight - so don't forget your dancing shoes!
Presented by Vinnie D’Agostino & Randall “RanMo” Moore.
SAT • APR 13 • 6 PM
$15 Adv – $20 Door
Doors @ 5:30 PM
Advance ticket sales end one hour prior to door time. All ticket sales are final. No refunds.
Join Atlanta's all female a cappella group — Octave! — for a one-night only, intimate concert! Music ranges from pop and rock to oldies and folk.
SUN • APR 14 • 2 PM – 5 PM
2 PM »» Meetup / Warmup
3 PM »» Run / Walk / Etc.
4 PM »» Cooldown (or bonus strength training!)
Registering is not required to participate (but, it helps us plan things a bit better)!!!
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 conversations afterwards at RLC!
SUN • APR 14 • 8 PM
$10 Adv – $15 Door
Doors @ 7 PM
Advance ticket sales end one hour prior to door time. All ticket sales are final. No refunds.
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 • APR 16 • 8 PM
NO COVER
Doors @ 7:30 PM (masks are strongly encouraged, but not required; all ages)
Registration for this free event is OPTIONAL, but it does help us know how many folks to expect and how to staff accordingly. :)
Bring your 5 to 7 minute story on the theme of HIGH STAKES. The big leagues. The most important interview of your life. Popping the question. Or maybe that time you felt like you were floating on clouds. If you want to share your story with others, please put your name in the hat! We want to hear your stories. No standup or poetry, please.
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 • APR 17 • 9 PM
$10 Door ($5 for performers or students with ID)
Doors @ 8 PM
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 • APR 19 • 9 PM
$25 Adv / $30 Doors • $35 VIP 1st Row • $30 VIP 2nd Row
Doors @ 8 PM (ages 18+)
Advance ticket sales end one hour prior to door time. All ticket sales are final. No refunds.
Get ready for a hilariously absurd and outrageously sexy evening with Butt Really Tho...Y?! An Unnecessarily Sexy Burlesque Show Sequel, produced by the dynamic duo of Batsy Sinclair and Titan Moon. Featuring a lineup of performers that embrace the weird, the wild, and the wonderfully silly, this show is sure to tickle your funny bone and titillate your senses. With acts that defy expectations and celebrate the unconventional, Butt Y Tho is sure to be a show you won't forget!
Featuring the Talents (?) of:
Batsy Sinclair & Titan Moon
Betty Vou Plait (Nashville, TN)
Candi LeCouer
Enzo Deep
Mandi Fru Fru (Savannah, GA)
Nova Nashira
Pynk Universe
Selina Topless Ballerina (AL)
Sleep Paralysis (Birmingham, AL)
Twinkerbell
Vandellous
With Assistance From:
Rolan Critz and Lucas Kade
VIP tickets are limited and include near-stage seats and gift bags.
SUN • APR 21 • 10 AM – 1 PM
10 AM »» Meetup / Warmup
11 AM »» Run / Walk / Etc.
12 PM »» Cooldown (or bonus strength training!)
Registering is not required to participate (but, it helps us plan things a bit better)!!!
Due to an afternoon show at the venue, this week’s RLRS will be from 10am to 1pm. Thanks!
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 conversations afterwards at RLC!
TUE • APR 23 • 8 PM
$20 Adv – $25 Doors || $30 VIP
Doors @ 7 PM (ages 18+)
Advance ticket sales end one hour prior to door time. All ticket sales are final. No refunds.
Monster Show For Monsters is an alternate reality variety show that takes place in a universe full of swamp monsters, bathtub creatures, zombies, ghosts, ghouls, mutant sharks, and other awesome monsters. All monsters all the time, cast crew and audience. Enjoy music, comedy, burlesque, drag, storytelling, magic, and more.
WED • APR 24 • 9 PM
$10 Door ($5 for performers or students with ID)
Doors @ 8 PM
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
SUN • APR 28 • 10 AM – 1 PM
10 AM »» Meetup / Warmup
11 AM »» Run / Walk / Etc.
12 PM »» Cooldown (or bonus strength training!)
Registering is not required to participate (but, it helps us plan things a bit better)!!!
Due to an afternoon show at the venue, this week’s RLRS will be from 10am to 1pm. Thanks!
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 conversations afterwards at RLC!
FRI • MAY 3 • 8 PM
$15 Adv – $20 Door
Doors @ 7 PM
Advance ticket sales end one hour prior to door time. All ticket sales are final. No refunds.
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!
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SUN • MAR 31 • 10 AM – 12 PM
10 AM »» Meetup / Warmup
11 AM »» Run / Walk / Etc.
12 PM »» Cooldown (or bonus strength training!)
REGISTER (optional)
Registering is not required to participate (but, it helps us plan things a bit better)!!!
Due to an afternoon show at the venue, this week’s RLRS will be from 10am to 1pm. Thanks!
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 conversations afterwards at RLC!