When the lights go down, no, they don’t—Dad’s After Dark takes over the stage with a free-for-all—literally! We keep the Dad’s Garage bar open late to fuel a rotating schedule of free after-dark jams, experimental shows, parties, and who knows what else! Every night is a surprise, so you gotta stick around if you want to find out what it is.

A skinny red chili pepper is bitten, chewed, and at first, there’s no reaction. Within a few minutes, there’s coughing, sweating, swearing, and eventually tears. Welcome to Hot Pepper Comedy at the Distillery of Modern Art in Chamblee.

A twist on a standup staple, the Hot Pepper Comedy Show challenges comedians to finish their routines while the capsaicin in chili peppers sets their mouths on fire—some more than others.