Venkman's | 740 Ralph McGill Blvd.

Bottomless Mimosa Brunch w/How and Why
2018-08-11 12:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
Atlanta indie folk singer-songwriters Michael Hudgins and Lindsay Rakers come together to form acoustic duo How and Why.
TICKETING & RESERVATION INFO:
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.

FREE EARLY SHOW - Women of Pop, performed by Deni
2018-08-11 18:30 - 19:45
Deni is a singer/songwriter born and raised in Atlanta. Ever since she was a child, she has been inspired by many talented pop and RnB singers. Their creative musical choices and styles influenced her to cover songs and make them her own. Deni studied at Belmont for two years, perfecting her craft and finding her sound. With a powerful voice filled with fast and intricate runs, she takes songs and find new ways to perform them.
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.

Primal Rage: Tribute Throwdown Featuring the Music of Primus + Rage Against the Machine
2018-08-11 22:00
Rock at your own risk when these two high-octane Tributes go head-to-head! “Evil Empire” captures the look and iconic intensity of Rage Against the Machine, while “Suck on Primus” brings the prog-shred and sense of humor of Les Claypool’s Primus, costumes and all!
TICKETING & RESERVATION INFO:
Purchasing a General Admission ticket does not guarantee a seat/table.
Bar area seating is first-come, first-serve.
Additional reservations are not required if a booth, table, or banquette has been purchased via Ticketfly.
PLEASE NOTE: If earlier dinner reservations are made, your seats are not guaranteed for the show. For instance, reserving a table at 8:00pm and keeping it for a 10:00pm show is unlikely. The only way to guarantee a seat for the show is to purchase table, booth or banquette 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

Bottomless Mimosa Brunch w/ Nico Lembo Trio
2018-08-12 12:30 - 14:30
Nico Lembo was born and raised in Clearwater, Florida and began playing drums at age 11 at the insistence of his father. He attended college at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville in 2006, where he received instruction from world-renowned drummer Danny Gottlieb. Under Danny’s tutelage, Nico developed a refined sense of groove, musicianship, and technique. In 2008, Nico had the great honor of performing at Carnegie Hall in New York City with the UNF Wind Ensemble, and upon graduating in 2010, lent his talents to many Jacksonville area bands performing live shows and recordings. He has recorded with Jacksonville artists Saltwater Grass, Toots Lorraine and the Traffic, and Brady Clampitt, along with the UNF Jazz Ensemble 2 and UNF combo 1. As a member of Saltwater Grass, he played across the southeast, including multiple festivals at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, Florida. 2013 brought a location change to Atlanta, Georgia where he immediately began working with members of Grammy award winning band Arrested Development, and with the award winning corporate band the Emerald Empire Band. He currently lives and works in the Atlanta area.
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.

Joe Gransden's Jazz Jam
2018-08-14 20:00, 2018-08-21 20:00, 2018-08-28 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!

(Not Annoying) Trivia
2018-08-15 20:00, 2018-08-22 20:00, 2018-08-29 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.

FREE EARLY SHOW - The Atlanta Latin Jazz Orchestra
2018-08-16 19:30
New on the scene in Atlanta, the Atlanta Latin Jazz Orchestra is the hottest sound in Latin Jazz in the Southeast. Featuring music from the legends – Tito Puente, Dizzy Gillespie, and Perez Prado – and the latest in Latin Jazz Big Band – Michael Philip Mossman, Michel Camilo, and more, the ALJO will make it almost impossible to sit still. Featuring some of the finest musicians in the Southeast, and led by Atlanta music scene veteran Rob Opitz, the ALJO makes even the most difficult music sound easy. Check us out on Facebook and online at www.atlantaljo.com.
This is a FREE event. Tickets are not required, but you’ll want to secure reservations fast! Venkmans.com (RESERVE) or 470.225.6162

FREE EARLY SHOW - The Ladies of Indie Music, performed by Elisabeth Beckwitt
2018-08-17 18:30 - 19:45
Born and raised in Boston, MA, Nashville-based singer-songwriter Elisabeth Beckwitt writes songs of hope and understanding for the unheard. With her clear, powerful voice, typically accompanied by piano, Elisabeth weaves stories from her life and the lives of those closest to her that are relatable and encapsulating. It is her hope that by sharing her personal struggles, she can help to erase the stigma that is oftentimes associated with mental health. Currently, Elisabeth is hard at work preparing for the release of her next EP which she hopes will continue to break down the stigma around topics like depression, sexual identity, and mental health medications.
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.

Good Times Brass Band
2018-08-17 21:30
Bring together one of the most awesome collections of touring musicians in the world and what do you have? Namely The Good Times Brass Band! Undoubtedly, you have seen these gentlemen performing individually with some of the biggest names in the music industry from Mary J Blige, Jill Scott, Anita Baker and Tyler Perry to New Edition, Patti LaBelle and Ne-Yo, and now they have combined their immense talents to form a group that is sure to get you up on your feet with high quality musicianship, infectious rhythms…and FUN!
The band has appeared on STAR on Fox, Brockmire on IFC, two Bravo reality shows, “I Dream of NeNe, The Wedding” and “The New Atlanta.” The Good Times Brass Band Horn Section has also made TV appearances in the house bands for the 2018 BET Awards, 2018 VH1 Dear Mama, 2017 Soul Train Awards, 2011 Dove Awards, the 2013 – 2018 Trumpet Awards, the 2015 McDonald’s 365 Black Awards on BET, Seasons 6, 7, and 8 of BET’s Sunday Best, and numerous Tyler Perry productions. They have recorded with Kelly Rowland, Lecrae, Arrested Development, PJ Morton, Jennifer Holliday, Avery Sunshine and many others…
TICKETING & RESERVATION INFO:
Purchasing a General Admission ticket does not guarantee a seat/table.
Additional reservations are not required if a table, booth or banquette have been purchased via Ticketfly.
PLEASE NOTE: If earlier dinner reservations are made, your seats are not guaranteed for the show. For example, it is unlikely to be able to reserve a table at 8:00pm and keep it for a 10:00pm show. The only way to guarantee a seat for the show is to purchase table, booth, or banquette tickets.
Bar area and patio seating is reserved on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Reservations for the Captain’s Room (private dining room) can be reserved for parties of 10-24 guests. For more info call 470-225-6162.

Princess Brunch: The Lion King
2018-08-18 10:00 - 11:45
Join us, Simba, Timon & Pumba Saturday morning for a viewing of the beloved Disney classic, The Lion King.
Admission is free with RSVP. A royal brunch feast and bottomless mimosas (for the adult kids) available for purchase.
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 EARLY SHOW - Ladies of ‘60s Soul, with Keisha and Kourtney Jackson
2018-08-18 18:30 - 19:45
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.
This is a FREE event. Tickets are not required for FREE events, but reservations are highly encouraged. Reservations can be made at venkmans.com (RESERVE) or by calling 470.225.6162

ATL Collective Relives Hits From The Doobie Brothers Volumes 1 & 2
2018-08-18 21:30
Venkman’s proudly welcomes back the ATL Collective as they present a mash up of the Doobie Brothers Greatest Hits Volume 1 and 2. It’s a kind of best of the best show, curated by Ganesh Giri Jaya & Khari Cabral Simmons, and featuring Ansley Stewart and Brenda Nicole Moorer. If you’ve not seen a Collective show, you’re missing out on the one of the finest musical parties inside or outside the Perimeter. ATL Collective carefully unearths the greatest albums in history and handpicks best of local and national talent to recreate the songs top to bottom. You’ll sing along to your old favorite song while finding your next favorite artist.
TICKETING & RESERVATION INFO:
Purchasing a General Admission ticket does not guarantee a seat/table.
Bar area seating is first-come, first-serve.
Additional reservations are not required if a booth, table, or banquette has been purchased via Ticketfly.
PLEASE NOTE: If earlier dinner reservations are made, your seats are not guaranteed for the show. For instance, reserving a table at 8:00pm and keeping it for a 10:00pm show is unlikely. The only way to guarantee a seat for the show is to purchase table, booth or banquette 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

Bottomless Mimosa Brunch w/ The SoPo Playboys
2018-08-19 12:30 - 14:30
Come join the Bonaventure Quartet’s SoPo Playboys- Charles Williams and Dan Coy on guitars and Mike Beshara on bass-from 1-3 PM at Venkman’s in Old 4th Ward, featuring the music of Django Reinhardt, gypsy waltzes and European melodies.
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.

Harvest Moon: The Music of Neil Young
2018-08-19 19:00
Neil Young is a national treasure. A two time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, his career has gone from acoustic and folk to country, blues, rock, rockabilly, experimental and beyond. Songs like “Hey Hey, My My’ influenced acts such as Sonic Youth, Dinosaur, Jr and Nirvana earning him the title of “Godfather of Grunge”. More than 50 years into his career, Neil continues to record and tour on a regular basis.
Harvest Moon was formed to pay tribute to the legendary career of Neil Young. Drawing on his time with Buffalo Springfield, Neil’s extensive solo career, CSN&Y and the electrifying albums with Crazy Horse, there is a lifetime of music to explore.
Comprised of seasoned veterans of the Atlanta music scene, Harvest Moon was formed in 2018. The band was started by Rod Gunther on guitar and Henry Davis on keyboards, both of whom are members of TRIBUTE – a celebration of The Allman Brothers Band. Rod and Henry have been bringing the music of ABB to Atlanta and the southeast for over 5 years now and are looking forward to adding this new project to the mix. Brad Berry, of Reuben’s Bell and a long time anchor of the Metalsome events, is on drums and vocals. Chris Holloway on guitar, vocals and harmonica, Wade Carreker on bass and vocals and Meg Scalise on vocals bring their incredible talents to round out the lineup.
With 4 part vocal harmonies and an instinctive feel for the music and vibe of Neil Young, Harvest Moon is ready to bring these songs to life. Look for appearances at Atlanta venues and festivals in the coming months!
TICKETING & RESERVATION INFO:
Purchasing a General Admission ticket does not guarantee a seat/table.
Additional reservations are not required if a table, booth or banquette have been purchased via Ticketfly.
PLEASE NOTE: If earlier dinner reservations are made, your seats are not guaranteed for the show. For example, it is unlikely to be able to reserve a table at 8:00pm and keep it for a 10:00pm show. The only way to guarantee a seat for the show is to purchase table, booth, or banquette tickets.
Bar area and patio seating is reserved on a first-come, first-serve basis.
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 SHOW - Counting Crows "August & Everything After", performed by Questionable at Best
2018-08-23 20:00 - 22:00
Join us for a special FREE Thursday show! Questionable at Best will be performing the Counting Crow’s iconic “August & Everything After” album, followed by a set of 90’s hits.
This is a FREE event. Tickets are not available for FREE events. To reserve seating please call 470.225.6162 or visit venkmans.com (RESERVE)

Princess Brunch: Tangled!
2018-08-25 10:00 - 11:45
Join us at the V Saturday mornings in February for free screenings of TANGLED, the story of a feisty young lady with infeasibly long hair! The modern story of Rapunzel is sure to set your Saturday off right. Free with RSVP. Enjoy a royal brunch feast complete with bottomless mimosas ($18/person) for the adult kids.
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.

Bottomless Mimosa Brunch w/ Sailing To Denver
2018-08-25 12:30 - 14:30
Sailing to Denver is a unique Americana/Roots-Rock band from Atlanta Georgia that have been recording since 2011. This group of harmonious friends have spent the last few years fostering a sound and live show at local and regional festivals and are known to feature amazing local musicians from all over the South East. Along with original songs the band is known to perform B side covers that everyone forgot they loved.
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! Michael Jackson Studio 54 Birthday Dance Party!
2018-08-25 21:00
This is a FREE event. Tickets are not required. Dance floor is first come, first smooth!

Bottomless Mimosa Brunch w/ Shakta Jazz Trio featuring Chapman and Watters
2018-08-26 12:30 - 14:30
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.

Led Zeppelin vs. the Who, a Rock Fight performed by Yacht Rock Revue with Special Guest Peter Stroud
2018-08-30 20:00 - 23:00
You’re welcome! The Yacht Rock Revue™ is the Greatest Show on Surf and the finest tribute to ‘70s light rock to ever perform anywhere. Ever. Their spot-on renditions of Hall & Oates, Michael McDonald, Steely Dan, and the rest of the Time-Life Infomercial Catalog have enthralled fans across the United States. It goes without saying they have taken their act to the high seas, performing showcase sets on music cruises with Weezer, Kid Rock, Train, Zac Brown Band, Sister Hazel, and fitness guru Jillian Michaels.
By blurring the lines between a tribute, an original act, and a comedic troupe, the Yacht Rock Revue™ has forged a unique niche market and a special bond with their fans. The band attacks each song as if it were their own, and the energy exchanged between the band and the crowd has more in common with a stadium U2 show than that of a typical bar band.
The band has won accolades ranging from “Best Place to Get Drunk With Your Dad” to “Best Overall Music Act in Atlanta” to “Best Place to Start an Extramarital Affair,” and has been name-dropped by the New York Times, Pitchfork, the Guardian UK, Spin, TimeOut New York, Billboard, MTV.com, and (probably) your mom at her last cocktail party.
Speaking of name-dropping, members of the band have played on-stage with members of Weezer, Billy Joel, Walter Egan, .38 Special, John Mayer, Zac Brown Band, Little River Band, Sheryl Crow, Noel Gallagher, Starbuck, Sarah McLachlan, Don Henley, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Neil Finn, Jellyfish, Devo, Nine Inch Nails, Joan Jett, Wet Willie, Bon Jovi, Skid Row, and the Saturday Night Live Band. (None of those were a joke.)
TICKETING & RESERVATION INFO:
Purchasing a General Admission ticket does not guarantee a seat/table. Bar area seating is reserved on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Additional reservations are not required if a table, booth, or banquette has been purchased via Ticketfly.
Reservations for the Captain’s Room (semi-private dining room) can be reserved for parties of 12-20 guests. For more info call 470-225-6162, or email info@venkmans.com

FREE EARLY SHOW - Spoon Fed Radio Hits Acoustic Style by Michael Magno
2018-08-31 18:30 - 19:45
Please join us the The V for an acoustic evening of radio hits with Michael Magno. Reservations available at Venkmans.com.
Magno is a Florida native who transplanted to Atlanta in the late 90’s. He had already
established himself as a professional touring musician before landing onto the Atlanta music
scene. With an undeniable voice, Magno brought his style of soulful pop songwriting and an
extensive coverlist that allowed him to work immediately in the Atlanta market. He quickly
became an asset in various music circles, supporting many locals and lending his talents as a
utility sideman on keyboards, guitars and backing vocals. At present, Magno is splitting time
between several projects: keyboardist and tour manager for Brian Collins Band, singer for the
Atlanta-based rock group the Villains, and his own self-titled project Magno.
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.

Homecooking: Excursions in Afrobeat-Funk by Mausiki Scales and the Common Ground Collective
2018-08-31 21:30
A magnificent fusion of Afro-Beat, Soul, Hip-Hop, and Funk-Jazz, fused into the best party you’ll ever have.
Mausiki Scales has been a force in the Atlanta indie music scene for almost two decades as a sought after keyboardist and founder/musical director of the critically acclaimed ensemble, the Common Ground Collective. Recently honored with the Georgia Governor’s Award for the Arts and Humanities, Mausiki is also a folklorist and historian who translates his knowledge into musical arrangements that leave his audiences moved and moving…literally.
Whether performing as a trio or a full 10-piece ensemble, Mausiki Scales and the Common Ground Collective are known for taking fans on a fearless exploration of the pulsating rhythms of the African Diaspora, seamlessly connecting the dots between afrobeat, funk, hip hop, soul and New Orleans jazz…in a single performance.
They have performed in numerous celebrations, concerts, and special events throughout Africa and the Americas, including Ghana’s Golden Anniversary Celebration, the National Black Arts Festival, Funk Jazz Café, and the Atlanta Jazz Festival. They have also collaborated with artists such as Roy Ayers, Babatunde Olatunji, Stevie Wonder, The Last Poets and Third World.
Together, Mausiki Scales and the Common Ground Collective have released four albums, the most recent, Passages: The Water Brought Us, and they were recently featured on the Roy Ayers Fela-fied afrobeat version of Everybody Loves the Sunshine. This Spring, a new Mausiki Scales project, Drums and Shadows is scheduled for release, featuring the juke joint-invoking single, No Tables, No Chairs which has inspired an annual parade and party along the Atlanta BeltLine. Up next is a full album collaboration with Roy Ayers.
TICKETING & RESERVATION INFO:
Purchasing a General Admission ticket does not guarantee a seat/table.
Additional reservations are not required if a table, booth or banquette have been purchased via Ticketfly.
PLEASE NOTE: If earlier dinner reservations are made, your seats are not guaranteed for the show. For example, it is unlikely to be able to reserve a table at 8:00pm and keep it for a 10:00pm show. The only way to guarantee a seat for the show is to purchase table, booth, or banquette tickets.
Bar area and patio seating is reserved on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Reservations for the Captain’s Room (private dining room) can be reserved for parties of 12-20 guests. For more info please contact Mike at mikeh@venkmans.com.

Princess Brunch: The Greatest Showman
2018-09-01 10:00 - 11:45
Hugh Jackman leads an all-star cast in this bold and original musical filled with infectious showstopping performances that will bring you to your feet time and time again. Inspired by the story of P.T. Barnum, the film follows the visionary who rose from nothing to create a mesmerizing spectacle.
Free with RSVP. Advance reservations are encouraged for this event. Bottomless mimosas ($18/person) for the adult kids!
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.

Bottomless Mimosa Brunch w/Battlefield Collective
2018-09-01 12:30 - 14:30
Battlefield Collective is the combined musical talents and efforts of Stephanie Caron and Evan Hart. A unique blend of bluegrass, Americana, roots, and rockabilly give the group an unmistakable and unique sound that is as full of energy as it is passion.
Touring the southeast, Battlefield Collective performs original material as well as their own arrangements of cover songs selected from top hits from the past sixty years. Energy and creativity set Battlefield Collective apart from the other bands, as well as their ability to be flexible and versatile.
​Stephanie and Evan perform as a duo, but also frequently hire local musicians to create a fuller sound to match the needs for any venue or private event.
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 (RESERVE), or by calling 470-225-6162.

FREE EARLY SHOW - Outlaw Country with Coyote Anyway
2018-09-01 18:30 - 19:45
Coyote Anyway is bringing that outlaw country music to Venkman’s! Get ready for tunes from Willie, Waylon, Johnny and more.
This is a FREE event. Tickets are not available for FREE events. To reserve seating please call 470.225.6162 or visit venkmans.com (RESERVE)

ATL Collective relives Lil Louis & the World's Journey with the Lonely
2018-09-01 22:00
Venkman’s is thrilled to welcome back the ATL Collective as they recreate Lil Louis & The World’s 1992 “Journey With The Lonely.” Khari Cabral Simmons will curate, and Jamal Ahmad will be your host in a celebration of some of the best house music ever created. Special guests vocalists include TC Carson, Rhonda Thomas, and Kai Martin.
If you aren’t familiar with the ATL Collective, you’re in for a an incredible treat. They put on the finest shows inside or outside the perimeter by handpicking the best local and national musicians to collectively cover the greatest records ever released. Expect to discover your new favorite artists while singing your old favorite songs. Doors @ 9:00pm Show @ 10:00pm.
TICKETING & RESERVATION INFO:
Purchasing a General Admission ticket does not guarantee a seat/table.
Bar area seating is first-come, first-serve.
Additional reservations are not required if a booth, table, or banquette has been purchased via Ticketfly.
PLEASE NOTE: If earlier dinner reservations are made, your seats are not guaranteed for the show. For instance, reserving a table at 8:00pm and keeping it for a 10:00pm show is unlikely. The only way to guarantee a seat for the show is to purchase table, booth or banquette 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
