Amie Penwell & Mullerette with special guest Jeff Campbell

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





Amie Penwell is a Bay Area musician who makes haunting, cinematic, textured songs that recall Annie Lenox, Feist, and Bon Iver. Limited seating available to advance ticket purchasers. Berkeley's Mullerette crafts soulful, atmospheric grooves that fearlessly follow the interplay of a Wurlitzer 200’s vintage keyboard and haunting female vocals. And San Francisco acoustic alternative rock singer-songwriter Jeff Campbell.

$15

Jennifer Johns with YahZarah

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





Former background singer for Erykah Badu, YahZarah is an urban pop singer who encompasses the tenderness of Adele and the fierceness of Madonna. Jennifer Johns is a powerhouse vocalist, songwriter, and producer who vacillates between soul, hip hop, afro beat, dancehall, and rock.

$15 – $20

Election Day Support Group

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

Cheer our victories, mourn our losses, all in good company and with support of each other.
Don't go through this election alone. We open at 5pm. PBS & MSNBC at 5pm. Stephen Colbert at 11pm. Come hang out!

Free Entry

Afronaut / Visuals

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





AFRONAUT / VISUAL: An Afro-Future Experience, featuring performances by MH the Verb, BLK MGK Ent, Mino Yanci, Saya, Big Shawn, Bryson Wallace. Spins by DJ Imperial and visuals by In.Two.Vision

$10

Jacob Aranda, The Muddy Roses, Bourbon Therapy

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





Nicasio folk artist Jacob Aranda, San Francisco Americana outfit The Muddy Roses, and San Francisco indie-folk band Bourbon Therapy. $8 Advance, $10 At the Door.

$8 – $10

Chick Jagger “Some Girls” Full Album Show with SF Airship

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





America's only female-fronted Rolling Stones tribute band Chick Jagger performs "Some Girls" in it's entirety. They'll be joined by SF Airship (Jefferson Airplane / Jefferson Starship tribute band). $8 Advance, $10 Doors

Two Piece Tuesdays Presents: Ray Cepeda

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

Ray Cepeda is an independent Latin American musician who plays guitar, Cuban tres, bass, writes his own music, and sings lead vocals. His songs are sophisticated chord progressions embellished with haunting melodies in English and Spanish. Free Entry.

Free

Active Music Series: Headlights, Li & AM, Ero Guro

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

Ero Guro is a compositional/performance outlet for the music of Oakland composer, improviser, and saxophonist Tom Weeks. Li & AM is new work by Lisa E Harris and Amy Melissa on theremin, guitar, objects, sound, voice, and image. Headlights is Aurora Josephson (voice & percussion) and Derek Gedalecia (electronics & instruments) performing original and classic compositions across the spectrum. $5-$15 sliding scale.

$5 – $15

At the Ave & All Street Looks presents SMTHN DFFRNT

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





Mani Draper w/ DJ FLOW, Moe Green, SNDTRAK & ZENAN (One Day Soon), Spote Breeze w/ Asonic Garcia. 4x4 DJ Sets by: Antriks & Onder (Battle Ave / ATA), Dion Decibels & Wonway Posibul (Think Beat Radio). $5 Advance Tickets. 21+ with ID.

$5

Voice on Tape, Free Weed, Chaki, Angel and Robot Show

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

A visual experience by Jon Carling with The Broakleyboiz. Live performances by Voice on Tape, Free Weed, Chaki, Angel and Robot Show

Free

Fox and Bones

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

Catch heartwarming folk-pop duo Fox and Bones as they chase the sun down the West Coast to promote their brand new album "Better Land"
7-10pm, free entry.

Free

Closed on Thanksgiving

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

We are closed on Thanksgiving. Please enjoy spending time with your family and friends. We reopen on Plaid Friday for happy hour at 5pm.

Soul Food on Black Friday

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

DopeOnly Presents: Soul Food on Black Friday with The Kevin Allen Experience, The Music Museum, + DJ D-Sharp, DJ Toure, DJ Pos Red, Ryan Nicole, Nate the Soul Sanger, and Keef Brown. Click photo icon for ticket information!

$15 – $20

Uptown Cabaret with Dr. Abacus

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





Hubba Hubba Revue's Uptown Cabaret with live music burlesque. Featuring Dr. Abacus, Frankie Fictitious, Pixie Vanille, Birdie ByNight, Lookie Lulu, Bo Vixxen, and more. $22 limited seating, $12 general admission.

$12 – $22

Twelve String Roulette

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

End the work day and start your evening off with Twelve String Roulette and a lovely cocktail! Gypsy-country-jazz from a shifting cast of brilliant singers and improvised compositions yield an enjoyable, unpredictable musical experience.

Free

Alberta & Fleeting Trance

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

Alberta is the music of David A. Boone. Fleeting Trance is the creation of Bay Area songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, Manasseh Bernal.

Free

Night School, Try the Pie, Horrible / Adorable, + DJ Fernando (KALX)

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





Oakland's jangly doo-wop-inspired garage pop outfit Night School, dream-punk solo project of San Jose's Bean Tupou (Sourpatch) Try the Pie, and Oakland creamsicle indiepop duo Horrible/Adorable. Fernando from KALX will be spinning records between sets. $8 Advance, $10 At the Door.

$8 – $10

Roxy Rawson & La Dee Da double album release, presented by AMCC’s #FemmeFreakFolk with Tay and the JangLahDahs, Madeline Tasquin, Sarabande

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





An eve of #femmefreakfolk curated by AMCC and La Dee Da, celebrating female expression! Plus joint album releases by Roxy Rawson and La Dee Da, with performances by Madeline Tasquin & Sarabande, Tay and the janglahdahs. $10 Advance, $7-$20 sliding scale at the door.

$7 – $20

Free First Friday: The Odd Numbers, Flexx Bronco, RnR Adventure Kids, Harriot, + KALX DJs Jesse Luscious & Annabelle

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

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.

Free

Lower Class Brats, The Old Firm Casuals, Grade 2 (UK), Charger

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





Austin TX Lower Class Brats mix punk, oi!, and '70s glam, joined by San Francisco street punk/Oi! band The Old Firm Casuals, English punk band from Ryde, Isle of Wight Grade 2, and East Bay heavy metal band Charger.

$12 – $15

I Love You For All Seasons Holiday Market

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

Featuring a sweet soul deejay set by DJ TUFF, bomb tacos by Tacos el Precioso, a special cocktail menu and over 14 local vendors! 12-6pm.

Free

Tommy Guerrero, Uncle Sea Monster

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





Art rock / alternative rock composer and guitarist Tommy Guerrero plays the Uptown with his full band! Don't miss this rare appearance. DJ Orb spinning. $10 in advance | $12 at the door

$10 – $12

Active Music Series: Alex Cohen, Jungle Junk, Monopiece

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

American guitarist and performing artist Alex Cohen, the dopest opus from Alexandra Buschman (Demonsleeper, Las Sucias), and Oakland improv trio/quartet Monopiece joined by Danishta Rivero (Las Sucias). $5 - $10 sliding scale.

$5 – $15

2nd Annual RBC Night with RBC Bugzy

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





Richmond CA hip hop artist Bugzy of Rubber Band Clan. RBC Bugzy brings us his new EP “Good Life”. With features only from his label members Rich City Stu and RBC Dobe and sole production from Madiou Diouf.

$15

The Sublime Foundation Presents: Home Grown Heroes

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





Sublime Foundation Presents: Home Grown Heroes. A benefit concert for OUSD Supper Program & Munchie Movement. Featuring Los Rakas, GQ (Jamale Records/9th Wonder), Golden Age Society (Beatrock Music), and JusDizz. Hosted by BYMG Dj LEX on the mix.

$20 – $25

Holiday Food Drive + Staff Showcase

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





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.

$5 – $20

Sellassie’s The Rap Contest Oakland

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





The Rap Contest is a single elimination contest, where 16 contestants compete for a cash prize of $1000! Performing (1) minute and (30) thirty seconds each round, with a total of 5 rounds. The winner who eliminates 5 opponents after five rounds, wins the $1000 cash prize live on stage!

$20

A Benefit For Pets Displaced By The Camp Fire

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





Veterinary Professionals Holiday Party & Fundraiser for Pets Displaced by the Camp Fire. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to offset the care of pets displaced by the Camp Fire.

$30

10th Annual New Year’s Eve Burlesque Bash

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





The Uptown and Hubba Hubba Revue's New Year's Eve Burlesque Bash 2018!
Ring in 2019 with shimmering showgirls, madcap swing, and an unforgettable night of thrills! $20 Advance | $25 At the Door.

$20 – $25

Funky Thursdays with Trace Repeat

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

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.

Free

First Fridays are Free – Punk Ska Bands

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

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.

Free

John Thatcher of John Bros Piano Co w / film “Don’t Look Now”

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

West Oakland's Piano Virtuoso and street musician plays Two Piece Tuesday. On any given day in Oakland you could find John Thatcher glissando'ing on a street corner, to the delight of passerbys.
He will be accompanying Shannon Hubbell's film choice Don't Look Now.

Free

Active Music Series Presents: OMMO, Stewart-Robertson/Pearce, FKRT Quartet

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

Active Music Series Presents atmospheric soundscape duo OMMO, guitarist Owen Stewart-Robertson and drummer Daniel Pearce, and Force/Keenan/Russell/Tambellini, a quartet comprised of violin, bass guitar, percussion and trumpet. $5 - $15 sliding scale.

$5 – $15

Bart Davenport & The Bedazzled, Anna Hillburg, Mark Nelsen, +DJ Matokie

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





Bart & The Bedazzled a band from Los Angeles featuring former Bay Area singer-songwriter Bart Davenport. Anna Hillburg is a San Francisco musician formerly of Bay Area indiepop darlings Dreamdate. She will be playing with her full band. Mark Nelsen is a singer-songwriter who often performs as Quiet Domino. DJ Matokie of KALX will be spinning records between sets.

$8 – $12

David Bowie Dance Night

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





Let's Dance! In celebration of one of the most iconic musicians of our life time. DJ Sage (Dark Sparkle/Death Guild), DJ Chat Noir (Club Seance/This Green City), DJ Tomas Diablo (Strangelove/Bondage A-Go-Go). $7 Adv | $10 Doors. FREE before 10pm with RSVP

$7 – $10

Burger Boogaloo Presents: Camp Fire & Punks With Lunch Benefit Show

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

Burger Boogaloo Presents: Camp Fire & Punks With Lunch Benefit Show, with SHANNON SHAW, BANANAS, TROUBLE MAKERS, and TROX & THE TERRIBLES. All proceeds from ticket sales go to charity. Come support a great cause while watching a stellar show. Click photo icon for more information.

$18

Francisco Fernandez and The Ferocious Few Homecoming Show

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

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

Free

8x8x8

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

Paufve Dance Presents the 13th anniversary rendition of 8x8x8, featuring eight choreographers presenting work in an intimate nightclub setting: Antwan Davis, Julie Crothers, Bandelion, Fog Beast, Dazaun Soleyn, Heather Stockton/Wax Poet(s), Aviva & Molly Rose-Williams, Marc Brew. Tickets are only available for purchase at the door. $8

$8