Come grab a drink and hear San Francisco indie-folk trio Happnstance play a number of brand new tunes. Expect foot stomping, beer drinking, and an overall good time right in the heart of Oakland.
Tim Stash Birthday Celebration with live performances by Thadeus Gonzalez, High and Tight, The Oddysee, and The Sucio Boys
World renowned sonic trekker Euphotic, new trio Nail-Biter, multi-instrumental improviser and multimedia artist Gabby Wen, and post-apocalyptic free wave art group VOL. (fka The Blues).
April's free First Friday showcase features Oakland doo-wop jangly garage pop trio Night School, Oakland ethereal post-punk band Silence In The Snow, San Francisco dark indiepop duo New Spell, and Oakland experimental dream-noise outfit The Acharis! + DJ Matokie (KALX) between sets. First Fridays are FREE!
Two Piece Tuesdays is proud to present the art rock of Grex and the film Brimstone & Glory. Join us for a night of exploding sounds of wonder and the artful resplendence of pyrothechnics. No cover.
Musical free improvisation of Jack Wright’s Roughhousing, degenerate drum elongation of Syrnx, multitudinous voices of acoustic violinist Gabby Fluke-Mogul, and Oakland drummer/composer Jordan Glenn.
Join us the first Tuesday in March, April, and May for LUMAMA ... featuring Luis Salcedo on guitar, Matt Roads on bass, and Marshall Williams on drums. No cover.
May's Free First Friday showcase features Pete RG of Los Angeles (Last December singer whose band features Pearl Jam's second drummer Dave Krusen), SF Indie Rock trio The Lamps, East Bay singer-songwriter Billie Gayle, and Oakland electro-gaze outfit Forest Bees. No cover.
Two-Piece Tuesdays Presents: Breathless | Paul Griffiths & Meredith Edgar. Jean-Luc Godard's 1960 French New Wave classic, along with the jazz-folk-Americana musical stylings of Paul Griffiths & Meredith Edgar. No cover.
Singer and songwriter, Elizabeth Lewis delivers a rich, velvety punch of authentic southern soul that hits you where it counts. The band, led by guitarist John LoGiudici and Diana Greenberg on fiddle, infuses classic country and honky tonk with elements of blues, bluegrass, gospel, and jam to create a unique and dynamic sound that keeps crowds engaged and intrigued. Free entry.
Gypsy-country-jazz and a shifting cast of brilliant singers and improvised compositions yield an enjoyable, unpredictable musical experience. Happy Hour live music. No cover.
Matthew Hansen navigates the borders of blues, rock, soul, funk, pop, '90s hip hop, and R&B. Oakland band The Reset Button is the brainchild of Evan Martin, former member of eXtreme elvis, Black Fiction, and Straggler. Free show in our new Summer Stage.
On the first Friday of every month, The Uptown presents a FREE live music showcase that celebrates bands we believe deserve your attention. This month's free First Friday show features Oakland art punks Night Shapes, Los Angeles dreamy indiepop band The Pantones, Oakland shoegaze / post-punk outfit Topographies, and melodic San Francisco dream pop / garage rock band Moon Daze!
DJ Porky shares his long-time collection of Jamaican ska, rocksteady and reggae 45s, and as well as some soul, blues, R&B, and a little jazz. Free entry.
Punk on the Patio! Free punk show featuring locals The Hammerbombs, Los Angeles outfit Failing Up, Sacramento pop-punk band Lightweight, and a solo set by Casey of The Lucky Eejits! Free entry.
Layered vocals and rich, tube-driven guitars lend a warm patina not out of place resting in a battered sleeve in a dusty record bin. Complex harmonies soar and shimmer, to hang like restless hawks in the thermals above the rich, earthy loam of Pollard's effortless working class poeticism.
Come and join us for a wild and rollicking night of music and film with The BOGUES -- an 8-10 piece Pogues tribute band, and the classic Beatles film A Hard Day's Night. No cover and great fun. Hosted by Ginger Murray.
Open mic night in the front bar room. First Tuesdays of the month. A house guitar and keys (not full sized) will be available. Sign ups are at 7pm, slots at a first come first served basis. Each performer gets 2-3 songs, with a featured performer at 9PM. Free entry.
SF melodic punk band Cut Up joined by Seattle pop punk outfit Coyote Bred. Free show in our outdoor patio.
Mighty Quinn & The Oakland Ronin (LP Release Party), Jonny Manak & The Depressives, Between Your Teeth, Stay Out, + DJ Jesse Luscious (KALX). For Mighty Quinn & The Oakland Ronin this is a release party for their brand new LP available on Vinyl and CD. No cover.
First Fridays are Free! For the past decade The Uptown has presented a Free First Friday showcase of mostly local artists we believe deserve your attention. This month features San Jose mod band The Odd Numbers, blues rock / genre bending outfit Flexx Bronco, raw and psychotic punk band Rock and Roll Adventure Kids, and goth surf band Harriot. Plus KALX DJs Jesse Luscious & Annabelle. No cover.
Join us in helping our community this holiday season. Bring in either a donation of food or money for entry. The Uptown staff will entertain you with music and dance reflected in the diverse talents within our family. $5 - $20 Suggested Donation, but no donation amount is too large or too small.
Funky Thursdays is the first Thursdays of the month residency for Trace Repeat, Motown-inspired soul and funk band from Oakland with nods to James Brown, Michael Jackson, and Prince.
For the past 11 years, The Uptown has hosted a free showcase of bands we feel deserve your attention. This month includes Shark Punch, Lucky Eejits, and Elderly Abuse. Doors open at 5pm for Happy Hour; first band goes on at 9pm.
Francisco Fernandez and the Ferocious Few have been touring Europe for the past several months and we are happy to host their homecoming show. They offer honest soulful music steeped in blues, folk, outlaw country, Americana, punk rock, and gritty Rock n’ Roll
For the last 11 years, The Uptown has brought you a free showcase on the First Friday of every month. We highlight bands and artists we feel deserve more of your attention. This month features independent singer-songwriter Tyler Jakes, East Bay ska band Shark Punch, Bay Area prog-pop unit Catchlight, and San Francisco alt-pop outfit Errors.
Power-Folk duo Bear Mark Riot are two heartfelt voices singing in harmony playing five instruments with their hands and feet, telling tales of adventure, equality, and romance. Free entry.
Jennifer Johns is a powerhouse vocalist, songwriter, and producer who vacillates between soul, hip hop, afro beat, dancehall, rock, reggae, deep house, and more. No cover.
San Francisco hard piano rock duo Sit Kitty Sit, Brooklyn Americana singer-songwriter Ruby Landen, and Oakland punk cabaret outfit Victoria & The Vaudevillains. No cover.
Two-Piece Tuesdays Presents a double header! 6-8pm will be Americana singer-songwriter Elaine Cole, who was recently named The Deli Magazine's July 2019 Artist of the Month. Then 9-11pm it's Manny Bernal of Fleeting Trance performing as Mr. Manny & the Blackouts.
NY based electronica singer-songwriter Lyda, and Manny Bernal of Fleeting Trance performing with The BlackOuts. No cover.
Free First Fridays with Suavecito Souldies. A lowrider oldies, Northern Soul, and sweet soul dance party. No cover.
EVENT CANCELED Moonlight Comedy: Stand Up Under the Stars! (FIRST FRIDAY EDITION) is a live stand up comedy showcase located in the heart of downtown Oakland. Each month features some of the best local and traveling comedians as seen on Comedy Central, HBO, MTV & Viceland. Please arrive early as seating is not guranteed.
EVENT CANCELED Free First Fridays at The Uptown. TUFF brings you the East Bay Express voted "Best DJ Night" 2019, Suavecito Souldies, a night of Sweet Soul/Lowrider Oldies/Northern Soul.
EVENT CANCELED Live Stand-Up Comedy Showcase every Wednesday 7pm-9pm. FREE event!
EVENT CANCELED Karaoke Night at The Uptown! Every Wednesday at 9PM, right after Moonlight Comedy. No cover.
EVENT CANCELED Live Stand-Up Comedy Showcase every Wednesday 7pm-9pm. FREE event!
EVENT CANCELED Karaoke Night at The Uptown! Every Wednesday at 9PM, right after Moonlight Comedy. No Cover.
EVENT CANCELED Live Stand-Up Comedy Showcase every Wednesday 7pm-9pm. FREE event!
EVENT CANCELED Karaoke Night at The Uptown! Every Wednesday at 9PM, right after Moonlight Comedy. No cover.
