This is a listing of coffeehouses held in and around the Atlanta area. Coffeehouses are held once a month unless otherwise noted. We list details on scheduled performers in our monthly newsletter. Please check with individual locations for information about start times, performers, admission and other details related to specific events.
Atlanta Songwriters Showcase Series - every Thursday - Saturday
The Atlanta Songwriters Showcase Series is a regular performance event for all types of music, held each Saturday night from 8:00pm - 12 midnight at Kavarna in the historic Oakhurst area of Decatur, Georgia. They feature folk, blues, electronic, jazz, rock, instrumental, Americana, and spoken word. 707 East Lake Drive Decatur, GA 30330, across from Universal Joint and Mojo Pizza. See www.myspace.com/instantkavarna and http://www.myspace.com/atlsongwriters or call 404-371-1113.
Bowman House Concert Series - $20 suggested donation, all proceeds to performers. Doors open at 7:00pm. BYOB and bring a dish to share. Reservations required. http://myspace.com/bowmanhouseconcerts or call Art Bowman at 770-979-1314 or email bowmanhouseconcerts@gmail.com.
Catacombs Coffeehouse- 2nd Thursdays at 7:30pm
Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church, 5100 South Old Peachtree Road, Norcross GA 30092. Music begins at 8:00pm. www.mtcarmel-umc.org/catacombs.html or call 770-449-4498 or email fyllg2000@yahoo.com.
Hungry Ear Coffeehouse - 1st Saturday at 7:00pm
Northwest Unitarian Congregation, 1025 Mt. Vernon Highway, NW, Sandy Springs. Call 770-955-1408 for directions. Music starts at 7:00 pm. $5 donation is requested. For booking information, call 678-503-0991 or email mfrank@mindspring.com.
Kaiteur Coffeehouse - 1573 GA Highway 20, Conyers, GA. Information: 770-483-9677, or see www.kaiteurcoffeehouse.com.
Lena's Place - 2nd Saturday each month. Doors open at 7:30pm, music begins at 8:00.
Central Congregational Church, 2676 Clairmont Road, Atlanta. 8:30-10:30 pm; doors open at 8:00. $5 donation requested; proceeds to local charities. Smoke-free. Wheelchair accessible. Info: 404-633-4505, or see www.lenasplacecoffeehouse.com.
45 SOUTH CAFE (formerly Northern Star Coffeehouse) - music on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings starting at 7:30, plus open mic on Monday (7:00pm) and Thursday (7:30pm).
Since its inception, the Northern Star has endeavored to make a difference in people's lives by creating a community meeting place for the residents and businesses of Norcross. The Northern Star provides a setting for families to enjoy a good cup of coffee or a nice glass of wine, and to relax and view local art and listen to performances by local musicians. In the historic village of Norcross at 45 South Peachtree Street. See www.45southcafe.com or see www.myspace.com/northernstarcoffee for events listing, or call 770-409-4009.