Comedy Night at The Uptown is a live stand up comedy showcase located in the heart of downtown Oakland. Each week features some of the best local and traveling comedians as seen on Comedy Central, HBO, Seeso & Viceland. Every show is hosted by local favorites Adam Pearlstein, Adrian McNair & Josef Anolin.
The world-famous Hubba Hubba Revue welcomes The Sizzling Sirens Burlesque Experience, Fishnet Follies Classic Burlesque Revue & special guest, Auralie Wilde (New York, NY) for a night of sultry solos & titillating, tantalizing troupe-tease! -- Get your tickets online now, and join us for a stroll on the WILD side of SWANK!
Comedy Night at The Uptown is a live stand up comedy showcase located in the heart of downtown Oakland. Each week features some of the best local and traveling comedians as seen on Comedy Central, HBO, Seeso & Viceland. Every show is hosted by local favorites Adam Pearlstein, Adrian McNair & Josef Anolin.
First Fridays are Free! Showcasing Local Indie bands from the greater Bay Area. Happy Hour from 5-7pm! Music starts at 9pm!
The Active Music Series is focused on presenting new creative jazz and improvised music across the Bay Area. It is dedicated to highlighting the work of artists that embrace experimentalism, are informed by traditions, and demonstrate the confidence to combine complex concepts into unified works.
It's a big, queer Hanukkah party with live music, Jewish drag queens, comedians, and more. As we grapple with the tragedy of the Ghost Ship fire, we hope this joyful gathering can be a source of light in a dark time. We will be taking donations at the door to benefit the Trans Assistance Project fund for Oakland Ghost Ship Fire.
Andre Nickatina brings his brand new show to the Uptown! In solidarity with the Oakland community, 50% of the proceeds for this event will be donated to families and friends of the Ghost Ship fire.
Join the TOPS IN TEASE as the Bay Area's world-famous Hubba Hubba Revue kicks 2016 right out the door, and rings in the New Year with the best in BURLESQUE, and those madcap kings of sinister swing, Lee Presson and the Nails!
We love our monthly Queer Sessions; a night of singer/songwriters and performers. Much wonder, much pride. Enjoy a cool drink and wild expressions. No Cover. Performances between 8 and 10pm.
Two Piece Tuesdays welcomes you to indulge in wild and wonderful film and live expression. Free. Followed by the Active Music Series. This month we are featuring Street of Crocodiles by the Brothers Quay.
Active Music Series presents a monthly showcase of local experimental, avant garde music and composition. January features: I SHOULD HAVE CUT THE EYES DIFFERENT, Scott Amendola Trio, Fibers + Gargantius Effect
The Uptown is thrilled to present Janis Joplin's original band BIG BROTHER AND THE HOLDING COMPANY on Jan 13th! Get advance tix now!
Join us for a winter celebration - '80s style!! Live '80s music by Flock of Seagirls and Max Headroom '80s Band, plus costume contest for best '80s outfit, radical prizes, photo booth, and more!
Support Oakland artists and musicians and indie music and help celebrate Hilary Reed's bday with this very special live music night with some gut kicking heart punching soul rocking queer as folk tunes!
Van Goat (formerly Bear Lincoln) takes the stage on Jan 20th! Blending an upbeat, don't-take-yourself-too-seriously vibe, with clarinet- and bass- driven music that makes Klezmer music seem tame, this band is a surefire party starter that's on its way to bigger things.
Don't miss this epic pop show in Oakland with American Culture (from Denver), Kids On A Crime Spree (Slumberland Records) and Circuits - plus DJ Kid Frostbrite and DJ MT (from LA). Co-presented by Oakland Popfest and KALX Radio.
Active Music Series presents a special tribute to Pauline Oliveros performed by sfSound and ROVA Saxophone Quartet.
BURLESQUE in Oakland! -- Take a walk on the wild side of SWANK, as the world-famous Hubba Hubba Revue returns to the beautiful Uptown Nightclub with a toasty Winter showcase of cocktails, showgirls and Las Vegas grind!
Join us for a special edition of Two Piece Tuesdays. Peaches for Freedom will be hosting a coming together of any and all for the discussion of how we can resist this current situation. We also have the extraordinary delight of of featuring music artist Alicia B.T.
Every First Friday the Uptown presents a local showcase of the best new local bands in the Bay - and it's FREE! Don't miss Feb 3rd featuring four female-fronted artists making waves in the scene: Cave Clove, Daikon, Annie Bacon + All My Pretty Ones.
Don't miss the first Annual OAKLAND VOODOO FEST and SAMEDI-CON! 2 stages & 10 bands featuring El Radio Fantastique, Suicide Queen, Screaming Bloody Marys and more! Plus, wear your best Baron Samedi for discounted tickets in costume.
We love our monthly Queer Sessions; a night of singer/songwriters, wordsmiths and performers. Much wonder, much pride. Enjoy a cool drink and wild expressions. No Cover. Performances between 8 and 10pm.
The time has come again to shred, warble, and boogie with The Shattucks, The Walking Dudes, and The Bar Chords'. Rumor has it its also the Bar Chords' lead singer Bree's BIRTHDAY so get at her with a few hugs and beers; they'll be kicking off the show at 8pm.
The Active Music Series presents performances of experimental notation, conduction, noise, compositions with improvisation, avant jazz, free improvisation, chamber, electronic & electroacoustic music.
Join us at the uptown for 3 performances in an effort to raise money for the Planned Parenthood East Oakland Coliseum Health Center.
Laissez bon temps rouler, y'all! --and take a walk on the wild side of swank! Join the Bay Area's world-famous BURLESQUE revue at Oakland's beautiful Uptown Nightclub, for a night of sassy brass and Mardi Gras tease guaranteed to flip your fleur-de-lys!
Get your funk on with 3 of the Bay Area's hottest acts: Marshall House Project (Santa Rosa), Major Powers & The Lo-Fi Symphony (Richmond) and Ultra Cinco from San Francisco!
The Active Music Series is focused on presenting new creative jazz and improvised music across the Bay Area. It is dedicated to highlighting the work of artists that embrace experimentalism, are informed by traditions, and demonstrate the confidence to combine complex concepts into unified works.
Live Irish music from The Forlorn Hope plus whiskey and pint specials to celebrate St. Patty's the traditional way. Erin go Bragh!
Join us for a night of operatic mischief and cocktails where you -- the audience -- get to be a part of the story onstage. Host Aria Umezawa brings her signature style of audience immersion, along with performances by San Francisco Opera's resident young artists.
Hubba Hubba Revue invites you to take a walk on the wild side of swank! Join the Bay Area's world-famous burlesque show at the beautiful Uptown Nightclub in Oakland, for a sexy, sultry night with the Tops In Tease!
Two Piece Tuesdays presents live performance and expressions of wonder. Every Tuesday. Free. Music from 8 to 10.
Join Bonesyard as we celebrate the release of Where Muscle Cars Roam. Featuring performances from The Pleasure Routine, Uncle, and Bonesyard. Half of all proceeds will be donated to victims of Ghostship fire.
It has been an age of absence, but now we turn our gaze outward and emerge blinded and blinking from our damp hollow. Harken, and attend to our sound and spectacle! Advance tix on sale now!
Alumni Dance Collective is hosting our second artistic showcase for artists in the Bay Area. This year we will be collaborating with other artists, including the amazing Anthony Ace Patterson to create a unique showcase of talent.
Join us first Tuesday's of the month for a songwriter in the round series featuring bay area songwriters sharing the stage.
Paris-based punk band Rikkha joins locals Junk Parlor and Oddjob Ensemble for a night of punk and experimental rock as part of the Uptown's Thursday night showcase series!
1st Friday party at the Uptown - always FREE! - featuring Everyone Is Dirty, Dooms Virginia, Greater Sirens and Love District.
SKINLAB is back for a 20 year Anniversary Party of "Bound, Gagged and Blindfolded"! With KYNG, White Knuckle Riot & Black Water Birth. Tickets onsale now!
Join us for a night of writing, Crumbs the film and saucy tunes by the one and only Ingrid Keir. Free. Happy Hour til 7pm!
