Active Music Series: Ze Bib!, Kipperman/Josephson/Kopelevich, & Oa

The Uptown Nightclub 1928 Telegraph Ave , Oakland, CA, United States

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.

$5 – $15

Comedy Night at the Uptown!

The Uptown Nightclub 1928 Telegraph Ave , Oakland, CA, United States

Live Stand-Up Comedy Showcase every Wednesday 7pm-9pm. Hosted by Adam Pearlstein, Adrian McNair & Josef Anolin. FREE event!

Free

A Keshet LGBTQ Hanukkah Revue

The Uptown Nightclub 1928 Telegraph Ave , Oakland, CA, United States

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.

$8 – $15

ANDRE NICKATINA’s Puff Party & Benefit for Ghost Ship

The Uptown Nightclub 1928 Telegraph Ave , Oakland, CA, United States

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.

$25

GET FREE: DJ Cecil, Tomahawk Bang & More!

The Uptown Nightclub 1928 Telegraph Ave , Oakland, CA, United States

Come GET FREE as we celebrate movement rooted in American Club Dance Culture; from the ritual to the free form, from the synchronized to the rhapsodical, we'll bring the fullness of who we are and dance for life, as we have for centuries.

FREE w/ RSVP

HELLA GAY LOVE FEST

The Uptown Nightclub 1928 Telegraph Ave , Oakland, CA, United States

So much to mourn, so much to celebrate. We will cry, we will cheer, we will scream, we will dance, and we will be. Looking forward to more sound and movement healing with you. It's a scary sad time right now, but YOU are some of the brightest bright spots in the universe. This will be a LOVE fest.

$7

Free: Comedy Every Wednesday at The Uptown

The Uptown Nightclub 1928 Telegraph Ave , Oakland, CA, United States

Live Stand-Up Comedy Showcase every Wednesday 7pm-9pm. Hosted by Adam Pearlstein, Adrian McNair & Josef Anolin. FREE event!

Free

CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAYS

The Uptown Nightclub 1928 Telegraph Ave , Oakland, CA, United States

CLOSED DEC 24-30

NEW YEAR’S EVE BURLESQUE BASH 2016!

The Uptown Nightclub 1928 Telegraph Ave , Oakland, CA, United States

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!

$20 – $25

Two Piece Tuesdays presents Queer Sessions

The Uptown Nightclub 1928 Telegraph Ave , Oakland, CA, United States

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.

Free

Curse The Cannons, Between Your Teeth, Burnt Palms, False Positives

The Uptown Nightclub 1928 Telegraph Ave , Oakland, CA, United States

First Fridays are FREE at the Uptown! On Jan 6th, we'll be collecting donations at the door to benefit Oakland's Ghost Ship Fire relief funds. Featuring Curse The Cannons (all current members of Screw 32), Between Your Teeth, Burnt Palms, False Positives.

FREE

The Hanging Garden – 3 Year Anniversary!

The Uptown Nightclub 1928 Telegraph Ave , Oakland, CA, United States

Don't miss the THREE year anniversary of the biggest alternative music dance party in the East Bay! Featuring DJs Davey Bones, Owen, Dollhead and DJ Sage - spinning classic goth, new wave, synthpop & electro. Plus tons of Bowie to celebrate his birthday and life!

$7

Two Piece Tuesdays presents Street of Crocodiles

The Uptown Nightclub 1928 Telegraph Ave , Oakland, CA, United States

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.

FREE

Active Music: Ishcted, Amendola Trio & Fibers+Gargantius Effect

The Uptown Nightclub 1928 Telegraph Ave , Oakland, CA, United States

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

$5 – $15

Big Brother and the Holding Company with The Love Dimension

The Uptown Nightclub 1928 Telegraph Ave , Oakland, CA, United States

The Uptown is thrilled to present Janis Joplin's original band BIG BROTHER AND THE HOLDING COMPANY on Jan 13th! Get advance tix now!

$20 – $25

’80s Ski Party with Max Headroom & Flock of Seagirls

The Uptown Nightclub 1928 Telegraph Ave , Oakland, CA, United States

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!

$12 – $15

Anita Lofton Project, Low Sky Echo, Dill Billy

The Uptown Nightclub 1928 Telegraph Ave , Oakland, CA, United States

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!

$7 – $10

Van Goat (EP release), Battlehooch, Wicked Man & Johnny Soultrain

The Uptown Nightclub 1928 Telegraph Ave , Oakland, CA, United States

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.

$10

Hella Gay Dance Party – New Year, New Queer!

The Uptown Nightclub 1928 Telegraph Ave , Oakland, CA, United States

New Year New Queer! Let's ease in to 2017 together with an extra greazy night of dance floor shenanigans!

$7 – $10

American Culture, Kids on a Crime Spree, Circuits

The Uptown Nightclub 1928 Telegraph Ave , Oakland, CA, United States

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.

$10

Uptown Cabaret Winter Showcase

The Uptown Nightclub 1928 Telegraph Ave , Oakland, CA, United States

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!

$12 – $22

TPT presents Alicia BT and Peaches for Freedom

The Uptown Nightclub 1928 Telegraph Ave , Oakland, CA, United States

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.

FREE

1st Friday: Cave Clove, Daikon, Annie Bacon, All My Pretty Ones

The Uptown Nightclub 1928 Telegraph Ave , Oakland, CA, United States

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.

FREE

OAKLAND VOODOO FEST w/ El Radio Fantastique

The Uptown Nightclub 1928 Telegraph Ave , Oakland, CA, United States

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.

$13 – $17

Two Piece Tuesdays presents Queer Sessions

The Uptown Nightclub 1928 Telegraph Ave , Oakland, CA, United States

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.

FREE

The Shattucks, The Walking Dudes, The Bar Chords

The Uptown Nightclub 1928 Telegraph Ave , Oakland, CA, United States

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.

$5

TURNT Uptown Dance Party!

The Uptown Nightclub 1928 Telegraph Ave , Oakland, CA, United States

A Hella Inclusive Monthly Dance Party at the Uptown! 2nd Fridays!!! A Diverse, Rotating Squad of DJ's, Muscisians, Dancers and Vendors from aroud the Yay Area coming together each month to Function!!

$7 – $30

Club 90s Selena Night Oakland!

The Uptown Nightclub 1928 Telegraph Ave , Oakland, CA, United States

Due to overwhelming demand and limited capacity of our event in SF Friday, a second night has been added to our Bay Area Selena party. This Saturday we are back in Oakland, taking over the historic Uptown Nightclub!

$12

Two Piece Tuesdays presents Medea Matters

The Uptown Nightclub 1928 Telegraph Ave , Oakland, CA, United States

For all those who do not enjoy Valentines Day and want to find yourself far far away from any of the VD stuff. This night is for you. Watch an old cult film and enjoy some old soul tunes. There will be no roses but much whiskey.

FREE

ActiveMusic: Elective Infinities, Zachary Watkins, Ochs/Robinson

The Uptown Nightclub 1928 Telegraph Ave , Oakland, CA, United States

The Active Music Series presents performances of experimental notation, conduction, noise, compositions with improvisation, avant jazz, free improvisation, chamber, electronic & electroacoustic music.

$5 – $15

DRE DAY 2017 feat. Arabian Prince

The Uptown Nightclub 1928 Telegraph Ave , Oakland, CA, United States

Platurn Productions & DJ Franchise presents DRE DAY 2017 'OAKLAND' featuring OG Arabian Prince (NWA | Stones Throw) and DJ Apollo (Triple Threat DJs) + resident DJs. Merch, giveaways, and more! Full info coming soon...

$15 – $20

Hella Gay Loves You

The Uptown Nightclub 1928 Telegraph Ave , Oakland, CA, United States

Can we all take a minute to love ourselves and each other? Let's do it together on the dance floor this time.

$7 – $10

DUB CLUB Oakland: IDG USA Launch Party

The Uptown Nightclub 1928 Telegraph Ave , Oakland, CA, United States

Berkeley Indoor Garden & Inner Standing Sound with DUB CLUB Oakland presents: International Dub Gathering 2017 - USA Launch Party (internationaldubgathering.com) at The Uptown Nightclub in historic downtown Oakland, California.

Uptown Cabaret – Mardi Gras!

The Uptown Nightclub 1928 Telegraph Ave , Oakland, CA, United States

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!

$12 – $22

Two Piece Tuesdays presents Moonshine Jelly

The Uptown Nightclub 1928 Telegraph Ave , Oakland, CA, United States

Join us, all lovers of Moonshine and fine and wild tunes. We are very excited to have Moonshine Jelly back to play. This Americana-Celtic-Gypsy-Swing folk band adds contemporary context to ancient folk songs of Eastern Europe, the British Isles, and the Americas.

FREE

1st Friday: Civil War Rust, Great Apes, Daydream, Reunions

The Uptown Nightclub 1928 Telegraph Ave , Oakland, CA, United States

First Fridays are Free at the Uptown!! See the best local Bay Area musicians for FREE on the big stage! March 3rd, check out some of Oakland's favorite punk bands: Civil War Rust, Great Apes, Daydream & Reunions.

FREE

The Hanging Garden & Batcave SF

The Uptown Nightclub 1928 Telegraph Ave , Oakland, CA, United States

Dance to the beat of the living dead as The Hanging Garden welcomes Batcave SF to Oakland...featuring DJ Decoffinated, DJ Necromos, DJ Chat Noir and Davey Bones!

$7