Venkman's | 740 Ralph McGill Blvd.

Early: Acoustic Kacey Musgraves Tribute Swift w/ Lydia Simonds
2019-08-09 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)

Stone Tribute Pilots + Sucker Punch
2019-08-09 21:30
Come see Stone Tribute Pilots, Atlanta’s best and most authentic Stone Temple Pilots tribute band, at Venkman’s on Friday, August 9th! Continuing their ‘Purple 25th anniversary’ tour, they will be playing a lot of the hits off of the “Purple” album as well as many others! Sucker Punch will be opening at 9:30 with all your favorite 90s/00s covers!
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.
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 9:30pm 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 12-24 guests. For more info contact info@venkmans.com

Princess Brunch: Finding Nemo
2019-08-10 10:30
Just Keep Swimming! Join us for a special brunch screening of “Finding Nemo” as part of V’s family Summer Series. Bottomless mimosas available for the big kids! Brunch reservations available at Venkmans.com (RESERVE)
Tickets are not available/required for FREE shows.

Bottomless Mimosa Brunch w/ Sailing To Denver
2019-08-10 12:30
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 Show: Classic Rock Acoustic w/ The Heritage
2019-08-10 18:30
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.

Mausiki Scales and The Common Ground Collective: Give the People What They Want! Afrobeat: Funk: Soul
2019-08-10 21:30
A magnificent fusion of Afro-Beat, Soul, Hip-Hop, and Funk-Jazz, fused into the best party you’ll ever have.
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 Big Tickets.
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 a table, booth, or banquette ticket.
Reservations for the Captain’s Room (private dining room) can be reserved for parties of 12-24 guests. For more info please contact info@venkmans.com

Bottomless Mimosa Brunch with Shakta Jazz Trio
2019-08-11 12:00, 2019-08-18 12:00

Kids Eat Free!
2019-08-13 17:30, 2019-08-20 17:30, 2019-08-27 17:30

Venkman's presents Joe Gransden’s Jazz Jam
2019-08-13 20:00, 2019-08-20 20:00, 2019-08-27 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!

Taco Wednesday!
2019-08-14 17:30, 2019-08-21 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!

PleaseRock presents (Not Annoying) Trivia
2019-08-14 20:00, 2019-08-21 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.
(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 SHOW: The Landing Party! Acoustic Yacht Rock with members of Yacht Rock Schooner
2019-08-15 20:00
The smoothest hits from the 70’s and 80’s without those pesky drums! Hits from the Bee Gees, America, Marvin Gaye, Hall & Oates, Michael McDonald and more!! Featuring Ganesh Giri Jaya, Douglas Busbee and Matt Reed.
This is a FREE event. FREE events do not require tickets but dinner reservations are encouraged! See Venkmans.com (RESERVE)

Free Dinner Show: Musical Tribute to Jerry Garcia and David Grisman by the Foothill Brothers
2019-08-16 18:30
Join The Foothill Brothers for two sets from the musical catalogue from Jerry Garcia and David Grisman. Come have your Teddy Bear’s Picnic dinner with us!
The Foothill Brothers are an eclectic, genre-bending, acoustic act from Atlanta, Ga. They use mandolin and guitar to mold different genres into a sonic delight. Rooted in Americana, Bluegrass, Jazz and R&B, Newgrass, and Rock, The Foothill Brothers are sure to leave you with a smile on your face, and a boogie in your step.
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.

Mustache the Band (90s Country Party) at Venkman's
2019-08-16 21:30
The World’s Most Powerful 90’s Country Party Band!
Mustache The Band is the 90’s Country Party Band that will “grow on you.” Mustache delivers a powerful performance of all the country hits from the 1990’s. With over 140 songs under their buckles, you are guaranteed to have a non-stop party on your hands. Mustache The Band will take you on a journey back into the 90’s: A time when sleeveless tanks, mullets, and mustaches ruled Country Music. In order to set the tone at every show the fans are provided mustaches. If you’re ready to leave the “Bro Country” at home, and get down on the farm – Mustache The Band will take you there!
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 12-24 guests. For more info contact info@venkmans.com

Princess Brunch: FROZEN
2019-08-17 10:30
Dust off the crown and jewels and join us at the V for a party featuring one of the “coolest” animated hits of all-time. This musical experience invites audiences of all ages to sit back, “Let it Go,” and cheer along with this screening of Disney’s beloved, FROZEN. Free with RSVP. Advance reservations are encouraged for this event. Bottomless mimosas available for purchase 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 with Battlefield Collective
2019-08-17 12:30
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 SHOW: Shakta Jazz Trio
2019-08-22 20:00
Join us for a special “sing-along” evening with Jazz renditions of your favorite songs! 1/2 price bottles of wine will be flowing during this special engagement with Shakta Jazz Trio.
RESERVATION INFO:
This is a FREE show. Tickets are not available for FREE shows. Dinner reservations can be made at Venkmans.com (RESERVE). Walk-ins always welcome to the party!

Princess Brunch: The Little Mermaid
2019-08-24 10:30
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 (for the adult kids) available for purchase!
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)

Bottomless Mimosa Brunch with Zay' Marie + Trey'Mello
2019-08-24 12:30 - 14:30
Zay’Marie is a singer/songwriter with a passion for soul, pop, and R&B music based in Atlanta, GA. Zay plays guitar, writes her own music, dances, produces, and has a voice that will blow you away.
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.

FREE EARLY SHOW – A New Orleans Piano Tribute to Bob Dylan & Tom Waits, performed by Matt Wauchope & Terrence Prather
2019-08-24 18:30
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. Note that dinner reservations this evening will be wrapped up by 8:30 PM for our late show.

ATL Collective relives Anita Baker's Rapture
2019-08-24 21:30
LINEUP: Erika JaNaé, Cleveland Jones, Artia Lockett, Lola Cole
Venkman’s proudly welcomes back ATL Collective on SAT 8/24 for their presentation of Anita Baker’s breakthrough, 1986 sophomore release, Rapture, + few other handpicked Baker essentials. This is the album that begins with her GRAMMY-winning single, “Sweet Love,” and the hits don’t quit there. Join us for an evening of smooth and sultry soul.
ATL Collective is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching Atlanta’s music community by connecting artists to professional development, financial support, and exposure to audiences.They hand pick the finest musicians in town to collectively recreate the greatest albums ever recorded. You’ll discover your next favorite band while singing your old favorite songs.
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 Big Tickets.
PLEASE NOTE: If earlier dinner reservations are made, your seats are not guaranteed for the show. For example, you cannot reserve a table at 7:30pm 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.

Bottomless Mimosa Brunch with Matthew Kaminski Trio
2019-08-25 12:00
Featuring Ben Bailey on drums and Dave Frackenpohl on guitar.
Born in Chicago, IL, Matthew Kaminski has been playing the Hammond Organ since he was five years old. Studying under Chicago jazz pianist Gordon James in his teens, Matthew was accepted into the University of Arizona’s jazz studies department as a jazz pianist. There, he studied jazz with Dr. Jeffrey Haskell and Mike Eckroth, and played in the jazz ensemble and combos as well as studying classical piano with Dr. Suzanne Knosp. Matthew also attended master classes by Wynton Marsalis and Kitty Margolis, and performed with vibraphonists/marimba musicians Dave Samuels and Dave Friedman.
Matthew has a passion for jazz organ playing and has studied with Hammond B3 masters Ike Stubblefield, Tony Monaco, and Scott Giddens, as well a sharing the stage with fellow organists Pat Bianchi, Linda Dachtyl, Wil Blades, Todd Hildreth and guitarist Grant Green Jr. Additionally, Matthew has been a full time piano teacher since 2001 and currently teaches at The North Fulton School of Music’s Atlanta locations, Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, and has taught at the college level for Georgia Tech in Atlanta, GA. Matthew continues to perform regularly in the Atlanta, GA metro area on three instruments: the Hammond organ, piano, and accordion.
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”)

Trashy Divorces + Southern Fried True Crime: The Scattered, Smothered, and Covered Tour
2019-08-25 19:00
Join breakout indie podcasters, Erica Kelley of Southern Fried True Crime and Alicia and Stacie from Atlanta’s own Trashy Divorces, together for a special live event! Enjoy a night of local true crime stories and surprisingly funny tales of love gone wrong. Erica’s smooth voice and sassy storytelling combined with the comically tilted lens that Alicia and Stacie apply to celebrity bad behavior makes for an entertaining and empathetic evening.
Join us at 5:00 p.m. for dinner at Venkman’s before the show, a true experience of southern hospitality. General Admission and VIP Tickets available, in addition to Meet and Greet packages. VIP and Meet and Greet tickets DO include an exclusive gift package!
Doors open at 5 p.m.; Meet and Greet begins at 5:30 p.m. Show begins at 7 p.m.
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.
Additional reservations are not required if a table, booth or banquette have been purchased via Big Tickets.
