Venkman's | 740 Ralph McGill Blvd.

Blair Crimmins and The Hookers
2018-04-20 22:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York)
Blair Crimmins began his current music career in Atlanta, Georgia, with a determination to bring Ragtime and 1920’s style Dixieland Jazz to new audiences. While playing small rock clubs around the Southeast he developed a sound that is at once modern while being deeply rooted in the past. They quickly took the show to the road, touring the country playing large venues and has opened for acts such as Mumford & Sons and Preservation Hall Jazz Band. A multi-instrumentalist and music academic, Crimmins writes songs and arrangements for a classic New Orleans style horn section consisting of trumpet, clarinet and trombone. His debut 2010 release The Musical Stylings Of became a college radio sensation on WRAS Atlanta making him the most requested band on the air. In 2012 Crimmins showed his musical diversity by writing and recording the full score for the independent short film “Old Man Cabbage”. The following year, Crimmins was the critics pick for Best Song Writer of 2013 in Creative Loafing’s Best of ATL issue. His last album entitled Sing-a-longs! went to #21 on the EuroAmerican radio chart and earned him a nomination at The Georgia Music Awards for Best Jazz Artist. Blair Crimmins has now released his anticipated 4th studio album You Gotta Sell Something. The band continues touring the country and abroad performing their newest songs from the record as well as old favorites from his past recordings.
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 please contact Mike at mikeh@venkmans.com.

Princess Brunch: Trolls
2018-04-21 10:30 - 12:15, 2018-04-28 10:30 - 12:15
From the creators of Shrek comes the most smart, funny, irreverent animated comedy of the year, DreamWorks’ Trolls. This holiday season, enter a colorful, wondrous world populated by hilariously unforgettable characters and discover the story of the overly optimistic Trolls, with a constant song on their lips, and the comically pessimistic Bergens, who are only happy when they have trolls in their stomach. Featuring original music from Justin Timberlake, and soon-to-be classic mash-ups of songs from other popular artists, the film stars the voice talents of Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake, Russell Brand, James Corden, Kunal Nayyar, Ron Funches, Icona Pop, Gwen Stefani, and many more.
Admission is free with RSVP. A royal brunch feast and bottomless mimosas (for the adult kids) available for purchase.
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.

Bottomless Mimosa Brunch w/Battlefield Collective
2018-04-21 13:00 - 15:00
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 - Soul from this Century performed by Malachi Mills
2018-04-21 18:00 - 19:15
Join us at the V for an evening of acoustic pop/R&B/soul music from 2000 and beyond!
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.

John Driskell Hopkins of The Zac Brown Band
2018-04-21 21:30
John Driskell Hopkins has played a lot of shows.
His original band, Brighter Shade, hit Atlanta in the late nineties and enjoyed recording multiple records and touring for many years.
John and Zac Brown began writing and performing together in 2003.
Now John spends most of his time touring with the Zac Brown Band, first as the bass player and currently as guitar/banjo player and contributing songwriter (“Toes,” “It’s Not OK,” “I Play The Road,” “Nothing,” and many others). They win a lot of awards including Grammys and Academy of Country Music Awards.
He’s released his first holiday album in 2015, “In The Spirit – A Celebration of the Holidays,” collaborating with the legendary Atlanta Pops Orchestra, and featuring guests such as Indigo Girls, Balsam Range, and Laura Bell Bundy.
His second album was just released in November 2017, “You Better Watch Out!” which features the incredible Joe Gransden Big Band, and special guests, Aoife O’Donovan, Bela Fleck, and Clay Cook and Daniel de los Reyes from the Zac Brown Band.
John loves playing his originals with his 6-piece band, featuring Leah Calvert on fiddle and Greg Earnest on bass, the unstoppable Mike Rizzi on drums, Sean McIntyre on bass and Brian Bisky on keys and second guitar.
He does a bit of acting – look for him in the feature films “Careful What You Wish For” and “Adolescence,” – a lot of Harley riding, songwriting and producing in his home studio, called Brighter Shade Studio, where he’s currently working on a new solo album, and more touring.
He’s really happy to play shows with his friends as often as possible.
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 example, it is unlikely to reserve a table at 7:30pm and keep it for a 9:30pm show. 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 12-20 guests. For more info email mikeh@venkmans.com

Bottomless Mimosa Brunch w/ The SoPo Playboys
2018-04-22 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.

Jarrod Lawson
2018-04-22 19:00
Jazz and soul singer, Jarrod Lawson returns to Atlanta for in intimate performance of his soul-stirring live show. Music critics cannot get enough of Jarrod Lawson. Soul Tracks proclaimed his debut album to be “one of the richest, rhythmic, and musically dynamic projects released in 2014.” The Standard UK called him the “biggest soul-jazz sensation in years.” Lawson’s wide-ranging tenor infuses every sound with soul, whether it’s funk, folk, rock, or jazz. If you are a fan of Stevie Wonder and Donny Hathaway, don’t miss this rare talent. Even Stevie Wonder asked Lawson to perform at his birthday! Lawson’s profoundly moving voice and masterful keyboard compositions are simply transcendent.
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 9:00pm show. 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 12-24 guests. For more info call 470-225-6162.

Joe Gransden's Jazz Jam
2018-04-24 20:00, 2018-05-01 20:00, 2018-05-08 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
2018-04-25 20:00, 2018-05-02 20:00, 2018-05-09 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.

(Not Annoying) Trivia MCU Edition!
2018-04-25 20:00
Want to win a $50 Fandango Gift card that you can use towards the highly anticipated Avengers: Infinity War?? We thought so!
In honor of the release of one of the most anticipated movies of 2018, Venkman’s and DJ Quasi Mandisco present a special MCU edition of (not annoying) Trivia!
But wait, there’s more!
We’re giving away a $50 Fandango gift card for you to use towards your tickets, Marvel Comic Swag, plus the usual trivia gift cards to our top placing team.
Cosplay welcomed, but not required.
Avengers, assemble.
THIS IS A FREE EVENT!
No tickets are required, but reservations always welcome.
Venkmans.com (RESERVE) or 470.225.6162

Closed for a Private Event
2018-04-26 17:30 - 23:30

FREE EARLY SHOW - Motown Hits with Ali Blake
2018-04-27 18:30 - 19:30
Join us at the V for an evening of Motown Hits performed by Ali Blake!
This is a FREE event. FREE events do not require tickets, but dinner reservations are highly encouraged. Venkmans.com(RESERVE) or call 470.225.6162.

SAVED BY THE BAND
2018-04-27 22:00 - 23:59
Saved By The Band triumphantly return to play all the songs they didn’t play the last time they were here (or the time before). Expect a big fat dose of ’90s, ’80s, and who knows what else. Every show is an entertaining – and sometimes weird – cavalcade of hits that gets people moving and very loud. So put on your comfy shoes, bring friends, and come get some.
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, 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.
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 information please contact Mike at mikeh@venkmans.com

Bottomless Mimosa Brunch w/How and Why
2018-04-28 13:00 - 15:00
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.

The Sounds of Nile Rodgers & Chic
2018-04-28 22:00
A musical exploration by O4W Disco Boogie Band of Nile Rodgers’ vast catalog of music. From his groundbreaking work as a founding member of Chic, as well as his solo projects, to the prolific diversity of his work as a record producer, songwriter, musician, composer, arranger, and guitarist for artists such as Diana Ross, Madonna David Bowie, Duran Duran, INXS, Disclosure, Sam Smith, Lady Gaga, and many more. Bring your dancing shoes as this night will be a straight party groove!
TICKETING & RESERVATION INFO:
General Admission is standing room only.
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.
Reservations for the Captain’s Room (private dining room) please contact Mike at mikeh@venkmans.com.

Bottomless Mimosa Brunch w/ Trio Deluxe
2018-04-29 12:30 - 14:30
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.

Swing of Spring with Deb Bowman & The Big Love Band
2018-04-29 19:00
Join us on April 29th for a “swingin'” collection of American Songbook Standards, Jazz ,and Broadway with a NYC Cabaret flair.
TICKETING & RESERVATION INFO:
Purchasing a General Admission ticket does not guarantee a seat/table.
Additional reservations are not required if a booth, table, or banquette has been purchased via Ticketfly.
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.

Stand-up Comedy Showcase at Venkman’s in the Old Fourth Ward!
2018-05-03 21:00
Join us Thursday May 3rd at 9:00pm for Well-Crafted Comedy at Venkman’s featuring Five of Atlanta’s best comedians!
Featuring:
Mia Jackson, Ian Aber, Carlos Rodriguez, Joel Byars, and Laura Austin
Hosted by Garett Hayes
Show seating at 8:00pm
Show starts at 9:00pm
Well-Crafted Comedy is a comedy show series hosted by Garett Hayes featuring weekly and monthly shows that include national touring headliners and local Atlanta favorites!
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 7:00 pm and keep it for a 9:00 pm show. 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 12-24 guests. For more info please reach out to Mike at mikeh@venkmans.com.
For more info visit:
www.Venkmans.com
www.Well-CraftedComedy.com

FREE EARLY SHOW - Ladies of Soul Pop, performed by Brandi Booth
2018-05-04 18:00 - 19:15
Join us at the V for a night of soul pop hits, perfomed by Brandi Booth! Expect to hear songs from Adele, India Arie, Tori Kelly, Fergie, Ella Mai & more!
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

Broadway Duchess (Yacht Rock Schooner plays Steely Dan)
2018-05-04 22:00 - 23:59
PleaseRock presents an evening of Steely Dan with Broadway Duchess. The Pirates of Smooth sail into port with a set of your favorite hits by Steely Dan, including Decade of Dan, and their landmark album Aja, played in its entirety! Don’t miss it! If you’re into seeing some ace musicians faithfully and lovingly reproduce these amazing songs, then come get down with the “Dan of Steel”. YOU’RE WELCOME!
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 table, booth, 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, if you reserve seats for 7:00pm dinner, it is unlikely that you’ll be able to keep it for a 9:30pm show. The only way to guarantee a seat for the show is to purchase booth, table, or banquette tickets via Ticketfly.
Reservations for the Captain’s Room (private dining room) can be reserved for parties of 12-20 guests. For more info please email mikeh@venkmans.com

Princess Brunch: The Little Mermaid
2018-05-05 10:30 - 11:00
Come join us under the sea as we brunch along to “The Little Mermaid”. Join Ariel and pals on a journey to true love and discovery. This one is full of so many hits, we invite you to sing-along! Free with RSVP. 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/ Sailing to Denver
2018-05-05 13:00 - 15:00
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 EARLY SHOW - Acoustic 90's Alternative with Lady & The Champ
2018-05-05 18:00 - 19:15
Lady and the Champ is an acoustic cover duo based in Atlanta, Georgia. Featuring female lead vocalist Renee’ Robinson, backed by lead guitarist Jose Rosales. Both members are local Georgia natives with diverse musical backgrounds. Renee’ has performed in several international groups in Australia, China, and New Zealand. Jose is a former bassist for regional and national touring bands Stonerider, and Fight Paris. Their setlist includes songs from the 90s (Foo Fighters, Smashing Pumpkins), 2000s (Maroon 5, Amy Winehouse, Lady Antebellum), and classic rock hits (Pink Floyd, Fleetwood Mac).
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)

Afro-Beat meets Samba Funk with Mausiki Scales and the Common Ground Collective + Khari Simmons
2018-05-05 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 call 470-225-6162.

Bottomless Mimosa Brunch w/ Shakta Jazz Trio featuring Chapman and Watters
2018-05-06 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.
