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
MON • APR 22 • 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!
This month's theme is COMFORT, so come on out for performances to cozy up your tender heart. All are welcome!
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
THU • APR 25 • 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.
Disney Adults: Your time to shine has come! It's a night of tunes reminiscent of your favorite mouse or princess. No auditions required – just come on in and do some singing with our live accompanist! Let us share a whole new world with you!
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 • APR 26 • 9 PM
$10 Adv – $15 Doors • $40 VIP
Doors @ 8 PM (ages 18+)
Advance ticket sales end one hour prior to door time. All ticket sales are final. No refunds.
Head Canvas is a barbershop specializing in LGBTQ+ gender affirming haircuts, and also provides gender coaching. Owned by local trans rights activist and performer, Frankie Love Edwards.
By attending (or donating to the GoFundMe) you can help us with improvements such as a shampoo bowl, a mural and more!
SAT • APR 27 • 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.
Edgewood Avenue - where puppets take the lead in this unique variety show! It’s like the charm of the Muppets smashed together with the comedic styling of Saturday Night Live. Featuring a mix of sketch comedy, improv, live music, and stunning acts ranging from stand-up to magic! Designed to spotlight local artists and introduce audiences to new performers, Edgewood Avenue is your ticket to a night filled with laughter, puppets, and unforgettable performances.
SUN • APR 28 • 1:30 PM
$20 Adv – $25 Doors
Doors @ 1 PM
Advance ticket sales end one hour prior to door time. All ticket sales are final. No refunds.
The Quintet is the creation of renowned vocalist Audrey Shakir and saxman Vinnie D’Agostino. This innovative group draws on the swinging sounds of horn led hard bop. The set will draw on the works of bands like Art Blakey, Miles Davis, and Horace Silver. Featuring Atlanta jazz greats Kevin Bales, Craig Shaw, and Emrah Kotan, Sunday afternoon will never be the same!
SUN • APR 28 • 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.
Projeto Brasileiro is an instrumental quartet who explores the captivating rhythms and soaring melodies of Bossa Nova, Samba, and related Brazilian Musics, with the technical interplay and improvised flair of a Jazz combo. Saxophonist John O’Leary reinterprets and reimagines great works by artists like Antonio Carlos Jobim, Sergio Mendez, Hermeto Pascoal, and many other legends. This cross-cultural experience brings the American and Brazilian musical universes together for one night a beautiful and creative way that you won’t want to miss.
MON • APR 29 • 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.
Measure Island is one year old! Come celebrate with us while we bring you a completely improvised musical in two acts. Featuring stand up comedy from the amazing Marietta Mendler.
WED • MAY 1 • 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 • MAY 2 • 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.
Berdolé returns to Red Light Café to present a live Tablao Flamenco performance. In the spirit of back rooms and taverns of southern Spain, this showcase of flamenco is raw, unrehearsed, and fully improvised to create an electricity that audiences say sends chills through the air and brings tears to the eyes. It’s a night of live guitar, singing, and percussive dance featuring Cristian Puig (vocals / guitar), Emrah Kotan (percussion), Marilia Quevedo (dance), and Julie Moon (dance).
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!
SAT • MAY 4 • 9 PM – 2 AM
$5 Adv – $10 Door
Advance ticket sales end one hour prior to door time. All ticket sales are final. No refunds.
A Pop-Up I Love the '80s! MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU Star Wars Dance Party with DJ Jaycee AND special guest DJ Sky!
Come as you are or dressed as your favorite Star Wars character, just don't forget your dancing shoes!
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DJ Jaycee AND DJ Sky 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 DJ Jaycee and The Wrecking Crew All-Stars.
SUN • MAY 5 • 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 • MAY 5 • 7 PM
$20 Adv – $25 Doors ($10 for Students w/ ID)
Doors @ 6:30 PM
Advance ticket sales end one hour prior to door time. All ticket sales are final. No refunds.
Tia Rix (vocals) and Vinnie D'Agostino (woodwinds) are teaming up to reimagine music of The Beatles. They will be joined by Billy Thornton (bass), Patrick Arthur (guitar) and Justin Chesarek (drums). They are crafting select hits to feature Tia’s unique vocals and a taste of jam band vibes. They also have a few surprises in store!
TUE • MAY 7 • 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 • MAY 8 • 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 • MAY 9 • 8 PM – 11:30 PM
NO COVER
Doors @ 7:30 PM (ages 18+)
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 1st & 2nd Thursday each month! There's NO COVER, so come sing, socialize and be silly with your hosts DJ Conflux and Marco Sway!
FRI • MAY 10 • 9:30 PM
$20 Adv – $25 Doors • $40 VIP
Doors @ 8:30 PM (ages 18+)
Advance ticket sales end one hour prior to door time. All ticket sales are final. No refunds.
You have just unwrapped your golden ticket and are cordially invited to GUYZA & The Chocolate Factory: A Deliciously Decadent Drag-Stravaganza!
Indulge your senses and tantalize your taste buds with a Drag-Stravaganza like you have never seen before! This ain’t your basic drag show…. This is the full story of Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory brought to life and made deliciously DRAG!
Our enchanting performers will take you on a wild and whimsical journey through a chocolate-filled wonderland, where every corner is bursting with color, creativity, and charisma. Get ready for your dreams to become realities, and your realties to become dreams - and of course to snack on some delicious candy!
There will be so many UNKNOWN surprises in store:
— Live singing
— Drag
— Burlesque
— Candy
— And a set sweet enough to eat!
Whether you're a die-hard fan of the original story or simply looking for a night of pure entertainment, Guyza & The Chocolate Factory guarantees an unforgettable experience that will leave you craving more. So grab your golden ticket and join us for a night of pure fabulousness that's sweeter than a river of chocolate! 🎩🍭✨
CAST:
WONKA – GUYZA MANELLI
CHARLIE – ZETA ZANE
GRANDPA JOE – ENZO DEEP
THE UNKNOWN - SALIVA GODIVA
VERUCA SALT - TAYLOR ALXNDR
MIKE T.V. - MR. ELLE AYE
AUGUSTUS GLOOP – JACKI LATION
VIOLET BEAUREGARDE - PYNK
VIP Admission includes a Gift bag, Sweet treats, Front row seats, 1 signature drink, Free "Gift" Tickets, And more surprises!
SAT • MAY 11 • 9 PM
$15 Adv – $20 Doors
Doors @ 8 PM (ages 18+)
Advance ticket sales end one hour prior to door time. All ticket sales are final. No refunds.
Pretty Boi Drag is excited to bring our wildly popular show #OpenKingNight to Atlanta!
#OpenKingNight is a drag king "open mic night" geared towards both amateur and veteran performers. #OpenKingNight's goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and empowering environment no matter your level of experience. Come out to support local drag and make it rain on your new favorite drag kings!
If you are new to performance or drag kinging, no worries! We provide a FREE virtual Drag King 101 to teach you how to put on your first beard, pick your first song and how to get the most (TIPS) out of your audience.
Interested in performing? Please fill out this form.
Slots are limited and are filled on a "first come, first served" basis!"
SUN • MAY 12 • 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 • MAY 12 • 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 • MAY 13 • 8 PM
$5 Door
Doors @ 7 PM
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 • MAY 14 • 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 • MAY 15 • 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 • MAY 18 • 2 PM – 5 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. :)
Grab your stringed instrument of choice and join some of Atlanta's finest string players for an afternoon jam. From Renaissance, Baroque & Classical to Bluegrass & Americana to Avant-Garde & Freeform, we aim to hit everyone's interests.
RLC bar and kitchen will be open to drinks and snacks!
SAT • MAY 18 • 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.
We are everyday men and women. We struggle. We survive. We find hope amidst chaos. We piece words together. With all the negative stereotype images and talk, we all need something different.
In My Shoes is a Variety Show & Storytelling Event composed of Comedy & Melancholy produced by Cathy Reinking that cuts through the day to day defenses and facades, to get to the soul of the human being inside. By giving you a glimpse of the world In My Shoes, we discover how close and connected we truly are. Join us in a heartfelt, joyous evening of diverse voices and ages.
Featuring performances by:
— Cathy Reinking
— Lisa Daniel
— Jimez Alexander
— “Journal Pals” Original One Act featuring Mariana Novaes, Miriam Pollock, Gbeke Fawehinmi
— Niki Sterner
— Joey Cox
— Darryl Dillard
— Laurie Sanii
HOSTED BY Emily Holden
GUEST VENDOR Nicky Hines BROWN GIRL MIXERS (curator@browngirlmixers.com)
SUN • MAY 19 • 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!
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SUN • APR 28 • 10 AM – 1 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!