A concert honoring Fela Kuti's Legacy of Musical Activism, hosted by Professor Griff of Public Enemy. Live performances by Sistah Iminah, X The Afrodivas featuring the Astronaught Gang, Ogunlano Music, Madiou Diouf, and Ajala. Sounds by Davey D, DJ 5th Wurld. $15 advance, $20 at the door.
Alumni Dance Collective equips dancers with resources and opportunities to connect, train, and perform. They aim to empower lovers of movement to build community, experiment through choreography, and grow artistically while still balancing life outside the arts. $15 advance, $20 at the door. Click photo icon for ticket information.
Two stages of electronic music, including noisy psych rockers Shame Waves, improvised psychedelic trance electronica of Watkins / Peacock, electronic ironic pop of Parentz, electro pop of Containher, the holistic rave anthems and comforting chill out favorites of Piano Rain, ambient music, wave music, and ghostly ephemera of Parting, dreamy synthpop of Memory Theater, and ambient electronica of Mark Sheppard.
The heavy, intense compositions of Moe Staiano Ensemble that often include unconventional instrumentation, and Vacuum Tree Head celebrating a pair of two CD EPs.
Album release show for Rocky Rivera's 3rd studio album ("Rocky's Revenge") in collaboration with Women's Audio Mission (WAM). Featuring turntablists Cellskii and Deeandroid, plus Lady Fingaz, as well as performances by Bambu Depistola and Versoul. First 100 guests to arrive at the door will receive a free copy of "Rocky's Revenge"
The Purple Ones are an 11-piece Prince tribute band with full horn section. Their musical director is Prince's former musical director, bassist/guitarist and co-founder of Prince's "New Power Generation," Levi Seacer Jr. $20 Advance | $25 At the door | $35 limited VIP.
Bewitching burlesque beauties, live music by Sinister Twist, and gorgeous ghouls galore! Heat up your Halloween weekend with a Saturday night soiree of supernatural striptease, plus a cash prize costume contest. $15 Advance | $20 At the door | $25 Seated
Local Hip Hop artist, producer, activist and teaching artist UnLearn The World joins the worlds of Hip Hop Culture and Filmmaking with premier screenings of music videos, short films and documentaries from some of the Bay Area's brightest emerging Hip Hop talent and Film Directors. Click photo icon for ticket and submissions information.
Unfortunately Hocico was unable to obtain their Visas in time to play this show. We very much hope to reschedule once their Visas come through. If you already purchased a ticket, it will be refunded.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
A visual experience by Jon Carling with The Broakleyboiz. Live performances by Voice on Tape, Free Weed, Chaki, Angel and Robot Show
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.
We are closed on Thanksgiving. Please enjoy spending time with your family and friends. We reopen on Plaid Friday for happy hour at 5pm.
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!
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.
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.
Alberta is the music of David A. Boone. Fleeting Trance is the creation of Bay Area songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, Manasseh Bernal.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
A film screening of cult classic Harold and Maude, with live music by Paul Griffiths and the Scofflaws, as well as Michael McNevin.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
