An evening of improvised music with Phillip Greenlief, Trevor Dunn, and Scott Amendola exploring the genres of rock, metal, funk, jazz, post-classical and film music. Their first set of performances as a trio in nearly 20 years.
EEK! FEST! is a halloween horror show featuring Cramp-ons (A Tribute to The Cramps), Nine Inch Nail Polish (A tribute to Nine Inch Nails), and Pretty Frankenstein (CD Release show!) Costumes encouraged!
Prince tribute band, The Purple Ones, perform and turn Oakland into Gotham City in this Joker / Batman themed Halloween party. Come dressed as your favorite Prince, Joker, Batman character because there will be a costume contest too.
Los Angeles synth pop / darkwave artist CARESS (Tara Jane from Blood Candy), Oakland post-punk / dreampop duo THE ACHARIS, Portland gothy post-punk DEATHLIST (Jenny of Summer Cannibals) , and Oakland ethereal dreampop band FAWNING (Cheyenne of Night School).
Live band burlesque show and dance party, featuring Fishnet Follies, Sweetpea, and Mitch Polzak & The Royal Deuces. Vintage / cocktail attire greatly admired.
San Diego stand-up comedian Zoltan Kaszas has won the Seattle International Comedy Competition, the San Diego Comedy Festival, San Diego Funniest Person Contest, and the Rockstar Energy Drink Comedy Throwdown.
Los Angeles twee-punk band SUZIE TRUE (ex-Bearcats), San Francisco DIY indiepop / jangle-punk outfit GALORE, Seaside fuzz pop super group ARTSICK (members of Burnt Palms, Kids On A Crime Spree, Lunchbox), and Oakland indiepop duo HORRIBLE/ADORABLE, + KALX DJ Fernando between sets.
'90s alternative / grunge tribute band Flannel, '80s new wave tribute band Maxheadroom, and '70s rock tunes by The Butlers.
Shadow Show is a garage-psych band from Detroit who combine '60s harmonies with 21st century pop-art. Their debut LP is out now on Burger Records! They are joined by Oakland indiepop band Yea-Ming and The Rumours + SF indie rock artist Sarah Bethe Nelson, both of whom are also on Burger Records!
Piedmont's annual "Parents Night Out" school fundraiser. All proceeds benefit Beach Elementary School. This year's line up features Tammy's Camaro, The Wild Woodsmen, Puckett Family Project, plus special guest Carlos Caminos. Click photo icon for advance ticket information.
SHOW POSTPONED Oakland new wave act Everyone Is Dirty, Oakland psych-surf band The Helltones, Chicago rock 'n' roll duo North By North, and indie synth rock outfit The Y Axes. $10 advance, $12 at the door.
EVENT CANCELED Active Music Series is a monthly showcase of experimental avant garde and improvisational jazz. Second Tuesday of the month. $5-15 sliding scale.
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.
SHOW CANCELED - Bay Area noisepop veterans Lunchbox, SF jangle pop band The Umbrellas, Seaside fuzzpop trio Artsick, and Portland indiepop band A Certain Smile, plus Mike Schulman of Slumberland Records spinning sweet jamz between sets.
