Venkman's | 740 Ralph McGill Blvd.

Early: Acoustic Taylor Swift w/ Lydia Simonds
2019-06-07 18:30 (America/New_York)
Lydia Simonds is a Singer-Songwriter from McDonough, GA. Her style is influenced by the folksy roots of country music and the soul of gospel music. Lydia plays all around Atlanta. Some of her highlights have been playing originals at “The Bluebird Cafe” in Nashville and releasing her EP “The Wilderness” back in August of 2016. Her newest single “Oh You Sinner” is now available on all music platforms where you can hear just a taste of her style.
Tickets are not available for FREE shows. To make a dinner reservation please visit Venkmans.com (RESERVE)

Ladies of 60s Soul
2019-06-06 20:00
Relive the golden era of soul music at Venkman’s with Keisha and Kourtney Jackson. This mother-daughter duo sings hits by Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, Gladys Knight, the Supremes, The Staple Singers, the Ronettes, Martha Reeves, Dusty Springfield, Dionne Warwick and more! Keisha has toured with OutKast, Erykah Badu, and Big Boi; Kourtney carries on the family tradition started by the matriarch of the musical family – soul legend Millie Jackson. They both also sing with the Yacht Rock Revue on the regular.
TICKETING & RESERVATION INFO:
Please note: Communal seating is in the bar area at a high-top table and will be seated first come, first serve as ticket holders for these seats arrive.
General Admission will be standing room only once all bar seats are occupied at our main bar or kitchen bar.
Additional reservations are not required if a table, booth or banquette have been purchased via Big Tickets.
Reservations for the Captain’s Room (private dining room) can be reserved for parties of 10-24 guests. For more info contact Mike at mikeh@venkmans.com.

PleaseRock presents (Not Annoying) Trivia
2019-06-05 20:00, 2019-05-29 20:00, 2019-05-22 20:00
THIS IS A FREE EVENT. Tickets are not available for FREE shows. For seating at a FREE show, please make reservations for the appropriate time at www.venkmans.com (see “Reservations”), or by calling 470-225-6162.
(Not Annoying) Trivia brings you everything you love about trivia – mind-bending questions, group camaraderie, great music, food and drink specials, prizes – without the one thing you don’t – annoying DJ chatter! Hosted by DJ Quasi Mandisco of Clermont Lounge fame with his trusty overhead projector, this uniquely Venkman’s take on trivia will get your competitive spirit racing without getting your blood boiling by hearing “Get those answers in” for the 500th time.
Sign-ups and music kick off at 7:30pm, with competition rocking at 8:00pm every Wednesday.

Taco Wednesday!
2019-06-05 17:30, 2019-05-29 17:30, 2019-05-22 17:30
“They’re backkkk! That’s right we’re bringing back our weekly taco special. EVERY WEDNESDAY from 5:30-8pm, come by and get a plate of 3 tacos for just $9!! Each week we’ll have something new and exciting for your tastebuds. See youy at the V!

Venkman's presents Joe Gransden’s Jazz Jam
2019-06-04 20:00, 2019-05-28 20:00, 2019-05-21 20:00
THIS IS A FREE EVENT. Tickets are not available for FREE shows. For seating at a FREE show, please make reservations for the appropriate time at www.venkmans.com (see “Reservations”), or by calling 470-225-6162.
Venkman’s is the home of ATL’s most legendary jazz jam, hosted by Joe Gransden and his house band every Tuesday. Dinner reservations are available from 5:30p, sign-ups start around 7:30 PM and music starts around 8 PM. Everyone is welcome and it’s free!
Venkman’s features half-price bottles of wine on Tuesdays!

Kids Eat Free!
2019-06-04 17:30, 2019-05-28 17:30, 2019-05-21 17:30

Guitar Shed Summer Recital
2019-06-02 19:00 - 21:00
Join us for our 4th annual Summer Recital! Featuring Guitar Shed’s teen and adult students playing a wide variety of instruments and styles. Music begins at 7 pm with our youngest students performing first.
6 pm – Doors
7 pm – 2 sets of music (Teens and Adults)
$10 at the door for non-performers
Our “Teen Band” will perform at the beginning of the Teens set and the “Adult Band” will perform at the end of the Adults Set.

Bottomless Mimosa Brunch with Shakta Jazz Trio
2019-06-02 12:00
TICKETING & RESERVATION INFO:
Tickets are not available for FREE shows. For seating at a FREE show, please make reservations for the appropriate time at www.venkmans.com (see “Reservations”), or by calling 470-225-6162.

Lobster's of Rock: A B-52s Tribute
2019-06-01 21:30
The Lobsters of Rock perform all of the B-52’s classics with a strong emphasis on recreating the high musical and visual quality of the original B-52’s. The band performs a high-octane show of original B-52s material that leaves fans screaming for more. The Lobsters are Atlanta’s Greatest Party Band! Rock Lobster, Private Idaho, Love Shack, Roam….and so many more. Bring your boogie shoes and be prepared to Dance This Mess Around!
TICKETING & RESERVATION INFO:
Purchasing a General Admission ticket does not guarantee a seat/table and will be STANDING ROOM ONLY.
Additional reservations are not required if a table, booth, or banquette has been purchased via Big Tickets.
Reservations for the Captain’s Room (semi-private dining room) can be reserved for parties of 10-24 guests. For more info contact Mike at mikeh@venkmans.com.

Unplugged Sing-Along w/ Questionable @ Best
2019-06-01 18:00

Bottomless Mimosa Brunch w/ Michael Magno
2019-06-01 12:30 - 15:30, 2019-05-25 12:30
Join us for the smoothest bottomless mimosa brunch ever Michael Magno. Come brunch and sing along with the smoothest mixtape hits of the 70s and 80s. The perfect pairing with bottomless mimosas.
TICKETING & RESERVATION INFO:
Tickets are not available for FREE shows. For seating at a FREE show, please make reservations for the appropriate time at www.venkmans.com (see “Reservations”), or by calling 470-225-6162.

V's Family Summer Series: Trolls
2019-06-01 10:30
Can’t Stop the Feeling! Join us at V’s for a brunch screening of Trolls! With a soundtrack that will have you dancing in your seats, the whole family is sure to have fun! Brunch reservations available at Venkmans.com (RESERVE)
This is a FREE event! Tickets are not available for FREE shows.

Atlanta Funk Society
2019-05-31 21:30
Atlanta Funk Society is a Funk band from Atlanta, GA, playing classic hits from the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s, including everything from “Superbad” by James Brown, to “Whatcha Gonna Do For Me” by Chaka Kahn.
Started in the summer of 2010, the Atlanta Funk Society brought together a collection of some of the best musicians Atlanta had to offer. Founding members guitarist and vocalist Rob Lane (the Apostles) and bass player Kevin Scott (Col. Bruce Hampton, and others too numerous to mention) wanted to fill the need for a hard hitting funk band playing classic hits from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s.
Their first call was to Jonathan Lloyd(Cadillac Jones, Lloyds Rocksteady Review), local trombone player and vocalist to put together the horn section which has included Deniz Felder, Jason Collier, Jon Marett (Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, OutKast, Goodie Mob), Prof. Eric Fontaine (just about every great band in Atlanta), and Taylor Kennedy (Soulphonics, Blair Crimmins). Next to join were guitarist Nick Johnson(Last Waltz Ensemble, Pharoh Gummitt) and drummer Duane Trucks(Derek Trucks, Pharoh Gummit) lending their unrivaled musicianship to the group. The keyboards were manned by Florida transplant and first call pianist Nick Rosen. Scotty Bryan (Cinetrope, 3052 dub Collective) stepped up the bands’ vibe with the addition of percussion.
The next critical piece was a female vocalist, and after a long search, Michelle Marshall came into the fold and showed what was up. The last piece was additional percussionist Yaya Brown to provide the perfect complement to Scotty Bryan and complete the driving rhythms of AFS.
TICKETING & RESERVATION INFO:
Purchasing a General Admission ticket does not guarantee a seat/table.
Additional reservations are not required if booth, table, or banquette tickets have been purchased via Ticketfly.
PLEASE NOTE: If earlier dinner reservations are made, your seats are not guaranteed for the show. For example, you cannot reserve a table at 7:00pm and keep it for a 9:30pm show. The only way to guarantee a seat for the show is to purchase booth or banquette tickets.
Reservations for the Captain’s Room (private dining room) can be reserved for parties of 10-24 guests. For more information please contact Mike at mikeh@venkmans.com.

FREE EARLY SHOW: Tom Petty Acoustic Tribute with The Coonhounds
2019-05-31 18:30
Join us at the V for an acoustic tribute to Tom Petty, one of America’s most beloved musical icons, performed by The Coonhounds.
TICKETING & RESERVATION INFO:
Tickets are not available for FREE shows. For seating at a FREE show, please make reservations for the appropriate time at www.venkmans.com (see “Reservations”), or by calling 470-225-6162. Note that dinner reservations this evening will be wrapped up by 8:30 PM for our late show.

Beatles with Nick (from Yacht Rock) and Tim
2019-05-30 19:00
Join us for a special Sunday acoustic set of Beatles favorites with Nick (from Yacht Rock Revue) and Tim!. For a portion of the show, Nick and Tim will be taking requests via crayon drawings (crayons and index cards provided) so bring your inner 3rd-grade artist to help curate the show! A fun night for all ages.
TICKETING & RESERVATION INFO:
Purchasing a General Admission ticket does not guarantee a seat/table and may be standing room only.
Additional reservations are not required if table, booth, or banquette tickets have been purchased via Big Tickets.
PLEASE NOTE: Doors are at 6 PM for this show. If seating is purchased, you will receive a text message suggesting an arrival time but may arrive at any time after 6 PM regardless of the assigned time. Our kitchen will be open during the majority of the show.

Bottomless Mimosa Brunch w/ Trio Deluxe
2019-05-26 12:00
TRIO DELUXE – smoky American Songbook standards and hot virtuosity from some of the best Athens/Atlanta musicians around: Andrea DeMarcus (Cicada Rhythm), Dan Coy (Bonaventure Quartet), and John Norris (lots of Athens bands).
TICKETING & RESERVATION INFO:
Tickets are not available for FREE shows. For seating at a FREE show, please make reservations for the appropriate time at www.venkmans.com (see “Reservations”), or by calling 470-225-6162.

V's Family Summer Series: The Lego Movie!
2019-05-25 10:30
Everything IS Awesome! Join us for a special brunch screening of “The Lego Movie” as part of V’s family Summer Series. Bottomless mimosas available for the big kids! Brunch reservations available at Venkmans.com (RESERVER)
This is a FREE event. Tickets are not available/required for FREE events.

“Rock Steady” a tribute to the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin performed by Jill Rock Jones
2019-05-24 21:30 - 23:00
In 2018, the world mourned the loss of Aretha Franklin, The Queen of Soul. Very quickly her royalty was celebrated with a star-studded funeral at the end of a 4-day calendar of events—complete with a procession of her signature pink Cadillacs. The service for the Detroit-native included Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan, Faith Hill, Fantasia, Shirley Caesar, and Ronald Isley to name a few. Franklin recorded more than 112 singles and sold more than 75 million records worldwide. In 2010, Rolling Stone Magazine dubbed her #1 in the “Top 100 Singers of all Time.”
International vocalist and recording artist Jill Rock Jones has become a crowd-pleaser in Las Vegas, New Orleans, Shanghai, Kyoto, Paris, France, and her hometown Atlanta. Known for immersing herself into personas of the artists she performs, her recent portrayal of Grace Jones, Aretha Franklin and Prince has given her a consistent run of encore performances across the country. A singer/songwriter, Jones’ original music spans across Jazz, Rock, Soul, and House music genres and has performed with the likes of Jazz greats Donald Byrd and Freddie Hubbard.
TICKETING & RESERVATION INFO:
Purchasing a General Admission ticket does not guarantee a seat/table and will be STANDING ROOM ONLY
Additional reservations are not required if a table, booth, or banquette has been purchased via Big Tickets.
Reservations for the Captain’s Room (private dining room) can be reserved for parties of 10-24 guests. For more info contact Mike at Mikeh@venkmans.com

FREE EARLY SHOW: Dinner for Deadheads with Scott Clayton Duo
2019-05-24 18:30
Music from Grateful Dead & more peformed by the Scott Clayton Duo!
TICKETING & RESERVATION INFO:
Tickets are not available for FREE shows. For seating at a FREE show, please make reservations for the appropriate time at www.venkmans.com (see “Reservations”), or by calling 470-225-6162.

FREE: Ladies of the 80s/90s w/ Alyssa Olson & Peter Olson (of Yacht Rock Revue)
2019-05-23 20:00

FREE FAMILY SHOW: Alyssa Olson & Peter Olson (of Yacht Rock Revue)
2019-05-23 18:00 - 19:00
Bring the whole family out for an acoustic set that’s cool with the parents, and cool with the kids. From Whitney to Moana, and The Beatles to Trolls, come sing along!
TICKETING & RESERVATION INFO:
Tickets are not available for FREE shows. For seating at a FREE show, please make reservations for the appropriate time at www.venkmans.com (see “Reservations”), or by calling 470-225-6162.
