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. Our events are ALL AGES unless noted otherwise.
Upcoming Live Music, Concerts & Shows
MON • JAN 20 • 8 PM
$15 Adv • $20 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 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 • JAN 21 • 8 PM
NO COVER
Doors @ 7:30 PM
OUT OF AN ABUNDANCE OF CAUTION THIS SHOW IS CANCELED.
Registration for this free event is OPTIONAL, but it does help us know how many folks to expect and how to staff accordingly. :)
It’s almost lunar new year, so bring your 5 to 7 minute story on the theme of ONCE IN A BLUE MOON. Tell us about the most unusual thing that’s ever happened to you. A chance encounter on the train that changed your life. Or about the time you won the lottery. 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.
TUE • JAN 21 • 10 PM
$10 ($5 for Poets)
OUT OF AN ABUNDANCE OF CAUTION THIS SHOW IS CANCELED.
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 • JAN 22 • 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 • JAN 23 • 8:30 PM
$10 Adv – $15 Doors
Doors @ 8 PM
Advance ticket sales end one hour prior to door time. All ticket sales are final. No refunds.
We’re always counting: the beats of a measure, the minutes to midnight, the moments in between. We live in those in-betweens - the breath before the first note, the pause between beats, the silence just after. Life is a numbers game: counting up, counting down, getting lost in the rhythm, finding meaning in the patterns, and uncovering the stillness and the frenzy where time seems to dissolve. With stripped-down performances and works by masters of musical precision like Stephen Sondheim, Jason Robert Brown, and William Finn, these songs and stories uncover the invisible structure of numbers beneath the chaos of emotion.
FRI • JAN 24 • 9 PM
$20 Adv – $25 Doors • $40 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.
Welcome to The Fandom 2025!
The Fandom Nerdlesque presents Our Annual Anything Goes Nerdlesque Show! Come see characters from all your favorite movies, comic books, tv shows and more as they take it off for you!
Grab VIP to get up close and personal as well as get party favors and gifts from the cast!
SAT • JAN 25 • 9 PM – 2 AM
$10 until 11:30 • $15 after (ages 18+)
Registration for this event is OPTIONAL (cover is still owed at the door for admission), but it does help us know how many folks to expect and how to staff accordingly. :)
Destination Unknown - The raddest ‘80s new wave dance party bringing you your favorite retro futuristic anthems - returns to Red Light Cafe in Midtown!
If you just can’t get enough of the old new wave, join DJ Twitch and DJIT of TWIJIT, and party host extraordinaire MJ Lee, for "Destination Unknown", a deep dive into the glam trash, glossy deviance and fiercely flamboyant tracks that (re)defined ‘80s dance floors. Whether you’re a basket case or brain, a sporto, waistoid or dweebie, you’ll dance to the synthpop of the ruthlessly stylish New Romantics, the agitated disco-not-disco of post-punk and the beautiful misery of goth-rock.
Like, no duh, it’s gonna be so choice!
SUN • JAN 26 • 7 PM
$10 Adv – $20 Doors
Doors @ 6:30 PM
Advance ticket sales end one hour prior to door time. All ticket sales are final. No refunds.
Come join Terran at one of his first shows playing his debut EP, week nights, and his favorite Indie Soul & RnB music!
MON • JAN 27 • 7:30 PM
NO COVER
Doors @ 7 PM
Registration for this free event is OPTIONAL, but it does help us know how many folks to expect and how to staff accordingly. :)
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 • JAN 28 • 8 PM
$10 Adv – $12 Doors
Doors @ 7 PM
Advance ticket sales end one hour prior to door time. All ticket sales are final. No refunds.
The SoundNOW Festival 2025 Presents: The Atlanta Improvisers Orchestra with an evening of spontaneous composition!
WED • JAN 29 • 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 • JAN 30 • 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.
It’s a tale as old as time, song as old as rhyme… Acting Under the Influence is heading to the Beast’s castle! As we embark on a bar crawl through a poor provincial town, BE OUR GUEST and join us for a night of drinking and singing that promises to be enchanting! After all, no one drinks like Gaston!
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.
SAT • FEB 1 • 10 AM – 1 PM
10 AM »» Meetup / Stretch
11 AM »» Walk / Jog / Run
NOON »» Cooldown / Strength
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!
RLRS meets EVERY SATURDAY starting at 10 AM. PLEASE REVIEW AND SIGN OUR LIABILITY AND MEDIA RELEASE WAIVERS BEFORE PARTICIPATING!
SAT • FEB 1 • 9 PM
$25 Adv – $30 Doors – $40 VIP 1st Row – $35 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.
Join us for a full sized variety show featuring burlesque, bellydance, drag, and puppetry celebrating love in all of its elated highs and tragic, all consuming lows!
This ode to gothic romance features some of your favorite local performers as well as brand new acts and out of towners you've yet to lay eyes upon! Watch as these talented, sensual beings express their unrequited longings, their monstrous urges to tear each other apart, and lusts that can only be ended in death!
These spooky boos are ready to put on a show!
WED • FEB 5 • 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 • FEB 6 • 8 PM
$15 Adv – $20 Doors
Doors @ 7 PM
Advance ticket sales end one hour prior to door time. All ticket sales are final. No refunds.
An acoustic evening with Nashville's Molly Murphy and Atlanta's own Hunter Callahan. Molly is an indie-folk artist who blends a contemporary folk style with traditional Celtic music. Hunter is a pop and soul singer-songwriter and local talent.
FRI • FEB 7 • 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 • FEB 8 • 10 AM – 1 PM
10 AM »» Meetup / Stretch
11 AM »» Walk / Jog / Run
NOON »» Cooldown / Strength
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!
RLRS meets EVERY SATURDAY starting at 10 AM. PLEASE REVIEW AND SIGN OUR LIABILITY AND MEDIA RELEASE WAIVERS BEFORE PARTICIPATING!
SUN • FEB 9 • 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.
MON • FEB 10 • 7:30 PM
$5 Door
Doors @ 7 PM
Join us for the Atlanta Songwriters ClubMeet 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.
WED • FEB 12 • 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 • FEB 13 • 8 PM – 11:30 PM
NO COVER
Registration for this free event is OPTIONAL, but it does help us know how many folks to expect and how to staff accordingly. :)
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!
FRI • FEB 14 • 9 PM
$30 Adv – $35 Doors – $45 VIP 1st Row – $40 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.
This Valentine's Day, our performers are Hot to Go Go at Red Light Cafe!
Join us for an evening of ooey, gooey performances dripping with all the sexy goodness you can dream of! A bit of cheesy and a lot of saucy! You'll want to experience all the different flavors of burlesque we're delivering! Our performers are sure to steal a pizza your heart!
SAT • FEB 15 • 10 AM – 1 PM
10 AM »» Meetup / Stretch
11 AM »» Walk / Jog / Run
NOON »» Cooldown / Strength
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!
RLRS meets EVERY SATURDAY starting at 10 AM. PLEASE REVIEW AND SIGN OUR LIABILITY AND MEDIA RELEASE WAIVERS BEFORE PARTICIPATING!
WED • FEB 19 • 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
SAT • FEB 22 • 10 AM – 1 PM
10 AM »» Meetup / Stretch
11 AM »» Walk / Jog / Run
NOON »» Cooldown / Strength
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!
RLRS meets EVERY SATURDAY starting at 10 AM. PLEASE REVIEW AND SIGN OUR LIABILITY AND MEDIA RELEASE WAIVERS BEFORE PARTICIPATING!
WED • FEB 26 • 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
SAT • MAR 1 • 10 AM – 1 PM
10 AM »» Meetup / Stretch
11 AM »» Walk / Jog / Run
NOON »» Cooldown / Strength
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!
RLRS meets EVERY SATURDAY starting at 10 AM. PLEASE REVIEW AND SIGN OUR LIABILITY AND MEDIA RELEASE WAIVERS BEFORE PARTICIPATING!
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SAT • JAN 25 • 10 AM – 1 PM
10 AM »» Meetup / Stretch
11 AM »» Walk / Jog / Run
NOON »» Cooldown / Strength
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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!
RLRS meets EVERY SATURDAY starting at 10 AM. PLEASE REVIEW AND SIGN OUR LIABILITY AND MEDIA RELEASE WAIVERS BEFORE PARTICIPATING!