MON • JAN 26 • 7:30 PM
NO COVER
Doors @ 7 PM

Out of an abundance of caution - and considering folks don’t even want to go out in this windy cold - we’re going to cancel tonight’s Joy Deficit show at RLC. Which SUCKS. There is a HUGE deficit of joy right now in this country…

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 27 • 8 PM
$15 Adv – $20 Doors
Doors @ 7:30 PM

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Advance ticket sales end one hour prior to door time. All ticket sales are final. No refunds.

it's miscast.
**but hear me out!!

Performers choose songs that were not written with them in mind.

They pitch you the version where it works.

Then they sing.

We’re trying on roles that surprise everyone.

CUT, IMMEDIATELY is our musical theatre chaos container. It is the umbrella for certain shows that live in the space where musical theatre goes a little off the rails. The stuff that is too messy, too camp, too uncomfortable, too funny, too honest, or too inappropriate to live inside a “normal” cabaret. It is all about the moments musical theatre usually edits out.

Miscast is one of those shows.

WED • JAN 28 • 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 • JAN 29 • 8:30 PM
GA: $15 Adv – $20 Door
VIP: $25 Adv – $35 Door
Doors @ 8 PM

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Set in turn-of-the century New York City, Brewsies is the completely intoxicated tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged "newsies." When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what's right, and drink during the show for tips!

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 • JAN 30 • 8 PM
$15 Adv – $20 Door (Students w/ ID: $10 Door)
Doors @ 7 PM

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The Boom! Trio is back from their first show of 2026 with tons of new music!

SAT • JAN 31 • 7:30 PM
$15 Adv – $20 Door
Doors @ 6:30 PM

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A rollickin’ evening of Old Time fiddle tunes and folk songs with The Four O’ Clocks and special guest Georgia Sackler!

SUN • FEB 1 • 6:30 PM
$18 Adv – $25 Door
Doors @ 6 PM

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Think of it as the opposite of karaoke: no one is handed a mic to sing all alone—we display the lyrics to the entire room and everyone sings together. And, unlike karaoke, we don’t use canned knockoff accompaniment—we play the best-known recordings, and our guests sing along with the original artists! We have designed the experience for musical theater fans age 40 and up; but Gotta Sing: BROADWAY is fun for all ages—as long as you love singing showtunes, you're in!

MON • FEB 2 • 8 PM
$10 Adv – $15 Doors
Doors @ 7:30 PM

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Advance ticket sales end one hour prior to door time. All ticket sales are final. No refunds.

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 • FEB 4 • 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 • FEB 6 • 8 PM
$15 Adv – $20 Door
Doors @ 7 PM

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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 7 • 7:30 PM
$15 Adv – $20 Door (Students w/ ID: $10 Door)
Doors @ 6:30 PM

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Chris Burroughs (drums) presents a soul moving experience that showcases “The Blues” performed through many different musical genres! Featuring Karla Harris (vocals), Tyrone Jackson (organ), and Stephon Williams (guitar).

SUN • FEB 8 • 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 • FEB 10 • 9 PM
$20 Adv – $25 Doors • $35 VIP 1st Row • $30 VIP 2nd Row
Doors @ 8 PM (ages 18+)

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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!

WED • FEB 11 • 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 • FEB 12 • 8 PM – 11:30 PM
NO COVER

REGISTER (optional)

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 13 • 8:30 PM
$30 Adv – $40 Door
Doors @ 7:30 PM

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It’s date night, it’s Galentine’s night, and we have an elegant, uplifting show for you. Cleveland Jones, an Atlanta treasure, national star and charting artist brings his amazing voice, range and spirit together with a stellar band led by sax man Vinnie D’Agostino. If you like Stevie, Donnie and Grover this is your night! This is your opportunity to see Cleveland and the band up close - one show only at the cozy Red Light!!

Featuring Cleveland (Macon Pops, Yacht Rock, Atlanta Jazz Festival); Vinnie (Joe Gransden, Piano Man, Vinnie D & Co); Rodney Edge (India.Arie, The Jam, touring artist); Greg Satterthwaite (critically acclaimed Crossing Lines artist); and Che Marshall (Roberta Flack, Atlanta Jazz Festival, Sample This).

SAT • FEB 14 • 9 PM
$30 Adv – $40 Doors • $45 VIP Front Row • $40 VIP 2nd Row
Doors @ 8 PM (ages 18+)

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Advance ticket sales end one hour prior to door time. All ticket sales are final. No refunds.

You'll want to play this Valentine's Day show on repeat!

Join us for Cupid's Mixtape: A Valentine's Day Burlesque Revue, where the music is hot and the performers are even hotter! We'll be bumpin' and grindin' our way across decades and genres with sexy performances that will rock your world! These 80's dream girls, pop princesses, and soulful sirens are sure to dance their way into your hearts! 

SUN • FEB 15 • 7 PM
$10 Adv – $15 Door
Doors @ 6:30 PM

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Advance ticket sales end one hour prior to door time. All ticket sales are final. No refunds.

YOU are in control of the music on this night!

Musical improvisors from all around Atlanta come together to bring you a magical night of improvised songs! Audience members will offer suggestions for each song, scene, or game. It's completely unscripted, sometimes mind-blowing, and always hilarious.

WED • FEB 18 • 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 • FEB 19 • 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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Advance ticket sales end one hour prior to door time. All ticket sales are final. No refunds.

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.

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 • FEB 20 • 8 PM
$20 Adv – $30 Door
Doors @ 7 PM

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Advance ticket sales end one hour prior to door time. All ticket sales are final. No refunds.

William Green will be performing songs from his new album entitled "Good To Go" as well as paying musical tribute to jazz and pop keyboardist / producer George Duke.

SAT • FEB 21 • 9 PM
$10 Adv – $20 Doors • $30 VIP 1st Row • $20 VIP 2nd Row
Doors @ 8 PM (ages 18+)

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Advance ticket sales end one hour prior to door time. All ticket sales are final. No refunds.

Big numbers. Bigger personalities. Standing ovations encouraged.

SUPERNOVA CABARET is a drag cabaret celebrating musical theater, broadway, and the drag performers that appreciate them.

MON • FEB 23 • 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!

WED • FEB 25 • 9 PM
$10 Door ($5 for performers or students with ID)
Doors @ 8 PM

BUY TICKETS

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