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

Daghe’s Big Ass Aquarius Birthday Bash

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

The annual Big Ass Aquarius Birthday Bash
for the Bay Area native and world famous DJ Daghe + Digital. Click photo icon for ticket info.

1UPtown – video games and movies

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

Saturday, January 26
5-7pm

The Museum of Art and Digital Entertainment Presents
1UPtown
A Night of Video Games and Movies

Celebrate the life of Stan Lee by watching the very first Marvel film, Howard the Duck while playing more Marvel video games than you can shake a stick at.

New York Night Train’s Soul Clap & Dance-Off with Jonathan Toubin, Baus, Th’ Losin Streaks, and more!

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





Touring New York DJ Jonathan Toubin's New York Night Train Soul Clap and Dance-Off party! Spinning raw, wild, and uncommon original 7-inch vinyl by unsung artists of the '50s and '60s on the beat of today's dance floor. With Oakland post-punk / no-wave trio BAUS, Sacramento garage punk ruffians TH' LOSIN STREAKS, soul-slingers DJ Martha Queen and Abrilita (B-Side Brujas), and guest selector RUSSELL QUAN (The Mummies). Plus a panel of judges that includes SONNY SMITH (Sonny & The Sunsets), TIGER LILY (KALX / JetLag RnR), and more! Come wiggle your hips and take home that $100 dance contest winner's prize!

$10

Be/Hear: Terabyte, Golden Gardens, The Spider Ferns, Parentz, GLO

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





Join us for Terabyte's EP release and BE/HEAR electronic music showcase. We welcome Golden Gardens and The Spider Ferns from Seattle, GLO from Santa Rosa, and local band PARENTZ. See a wide range of live electronic music and connect with other electronic music-makers from the Best Coast.

$8 – $10

Free First Friday Showcase – Tyler Jakes, Shark Punch, Catchlight, Errors

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

For the last 11 years, The Uptown has brought you a free showcase on the First Friday of every month. We highlight bands and artists we feel deserve more of your attention. This month features independent singer-songwriter Tyler Jakes, East Bay ska band Shark Punch, Bay Area prog-pop unit Catchlight, and San Francisco alt-pop outfit Errors.

Free

Two Piece Tuesdays Presents: Bear Market Riot

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

Power-Folk duo Bear Mark Riot are two heartfelt voices singing in harmony playing five instruments with their hands and feet, telling tales of adventure, equality, and romance. Free entry.

Free

REDTRADE, 6 Speed Supernova, Behrhart

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





Alternative / new wave band Redtrade, San Francisco cross-genre band 6 Speed Supernova, and San Francisco outfit Behrhart. $8 advance, $10 at the door.

$8 – $10

Piedmont Battle of the Bands: The Tri-School Showdown

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





The Wildwoodsmen, Puckett Family Project, and Miss B Haven. It's the Piedmont school district Battle of the Bands. This year for the first time ever the Battle will feature bands fronted by parents from Beach, Havens, and Wildwood, in a Pan-Piedmont, tri-school blowout that is not to be missed.

$20 – $35

Two-Piece Tuesdays Presents: d’PaJo

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

d’PaJo is an eclectic ensemble that focuses on their mutual love and appreciation for a myriad of musical styles – gypsy jazz, jazz standards, great American songbook, Latin, and any other music that speaks to them. As a collective, they have performed internationally on more than two continents and in a dozen countries. Featuring violinist Justin Ouellet, bassist Joe Kyle Jr, and guitarist Patrick Anseth, who is also the director of the Jazz Guitar program at OSA.

Free

Shanna Sordahl, IMA x Caroline Tigre, Stone Raft

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

Active Music Series Presents: Oakland cellist and digital artist Shanna Sordah, IMA x Caroline Tigre presenting Japanese poetry with percussion and stark electronics, and the west coast energy music for continental secessionists of Stone Raft. $5 - $15 sliding scale.

$5 – $15

My Spooky Valentine 2: Bowie / Trent Edition

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





Rebel Rebel (Tribute to David Bowie), Nine Inch Nail Polish (Tribute to NIN), & Pretty Frankenstein (debut show for new East Bay goth band). Plus live burlesque and crafty vendors. $8 advance | $10 at the door.

$8 – $10

Versoul SOULRISE Album Release Party

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





Alternative hip hop / soul rap artist Versoul released her debut LP on December 31st, sponsored by Women’s Audio Mission. This night features Day-Day_RockStarthug, TaLea Monet aka Ms. Incredible, and Breathless aka Honey B.

$10 – $15

DopeOnly Presents: Soul Food, Sunday Dinner

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

DopeOnly Presents: Soul Food Sunday Dinner, with The Music Museum, Keef Brown, Jane Handcock, Netta Brielle. For ticket information, click the photo icon.

$20

Briefs 2019 After Party

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

Guest host Jamie Dewolf (of Tourettes Without Regrets) will keep the party going with all of his fun and freaky friends. From burlesque to comedy to acts with audience participation, you can surely expect a night to remember.

$5

Hella Bae

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

hella R&B and Bay Area slaps

$10

Uptown Cabaret Presents: Black Arts Matter Burlesque

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





Hubba Hubba Revue's Uptown Cabaret welcomes Mone’t Ha-Sidi’s BLACK ARTS MATTER Burlesque! Join us for snazzy cocktails, special guests, and top talent tease! Get your limited seated tickets here! $22 seated, $12 general admission.

$12 – $22

d’PaJo with Ann Moss

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

Two-Piece Tuesdays Presents: d'PaJo and Ann Moss. d’PaJo is an eclectic ensemble that focuses on a myriad of musical styles – gypsy jazz, jazz standards, great American songbook, Latin, and any other music that speaks to them. Ann Moss is an acclaimed soprano vocalist.

Free

Txlips, Unlikely Heroes, The Onyx

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





Atlanta black woman rock band The Txlips, Oakland's psych-punk hip hop act Unlikely Heroes, and Oakland soul-funk all black female rock ensemble The Onyx.

$8 – $10

Triumph Bonneville ICONS Tour

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

Get an exclusive first look at the stunning new 2019 Triumphs. We’ll roll out the red carpet for the moto-event of the season with food, drinks, entertainment and the world’s finest British motorbikes including the new Triumph Scramble;er 1200! Space is limited. Click photo icon for VIP info.

Waves of Resistance: Art & Music Benefit to Stop Line 3

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





A benefit show to support the indigenous-led grassroots resistance to the construction of the Line 3 pipeline, that would pass through ancestral Ojibwe and Dakota lands (so-called Minnesota), featuring an all womxn of color line-up.

$15 – $20

Women’s Empowerment Summit, featuring Sa-Roc

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

Hip Hop For Change presents its 3rd Annual Women's Empowerment Summit. The event will feature a conversation with panel of powerhouse women sharing their personal journeys and engaging in a diverse range of issues. Hosted by Sterling James (KBLX). The after party will feature performances by Sa-Roc (from Atlanta / Rhymsayers), Alia Sharrief, plus DJ Umami. Click photo icon for RSVP link and more info.

Free with RSVP

WomenCrush Music Presents: Women to the Front

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





Women to the Front will feature live music performances, a B2B DJ set, art pop up, and raffle with prizes donated by local womxn owned businesses. This event is not only a celebration of talented women in the Bay Area but a call to action to challenge the gender disparity within the music community and beyond. Featuring: Gala, Baycoin Beats, Chhoti Maa, Breathless, DJ Kream B2B, Salty Sherilyn (Hunnies & Hot Sauce).

$5 – $10

D’PaJo String Trio accompanying Sullivan’s Travels

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

Two-Piece Tuesdays Presents: String trio d'PaJo, an eclectic ensemble that focuses on gypsy jazz, jazz standards, great American songbook, Latin, and more. They'll be accompanying the classic 1941 Shannon Hubbell film, Sullivan's Travels. Free entry.

Free

Bischoff, Dunkelman/Fluke-Mogul/Nishi-Smith, KREation Ensemble

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

Active Music Series Presents: live computer and synthesizer musician John Bischoff, improvisation trio Dunkelman/Fluke-Mogul/Nishi-Smith, and Baltimore native saxophonist/composer Kevin Robinson's KREation Ensemble.

$5 – $15

Near Dark Presents: Trisomie 21, Houses of Heaven, Riki

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

Near Dark Presents French post-punk band Trisomie 21, Bay Area post-punk / shoegaze outfit Houses of Heaven, and Los Angeles synth pop duo Riki. Click photo icon for ticket link and more info.

$15

Call Me Ace “Airplane Mode” Pre-Album Release Show!

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

Pre-album release show for Berkeley hip hop artist Call Me Ace. New album is called "Airplane Mode." Free Entry with $10 album purchase (www.callmeace.com) or $16 at the door without album purchase.

$10 – $16

The Forlorn Hope, Bum City Saints, Between Your Teeth

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

Saint Patrick's Day early show with Celtic Americana band The Forlorn Hope, SF punk rock trio Bum City Saints, and Oakland punk / rock n roll band Between Your Teeth.

Free Entry

Spyn Reset

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

Two Piece Tuesdays Presents: Spyn Reset. Spyn Reset is an electro-prog-synth outfit from Seattle. This is a free event.

Free Entry

Mike Baggetta, Mike Watt, Stephen Hodges

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





Unclassifiable post-genre-improv-jazz-rock trio of guitarist MIKE BAGGETTA, punk legend bassist MIKE WATT (Minutemen) and drummer STEPHEN HODGES (Tom Waits, David Lynch). This performance is part of the album release tour for WALL OF FLOWERS, out March 2019. Vinyl editions will be available at the performance. Scott Amendola / Phillip Greenlief Duo open the night.

$15

Titan Ups, Conspiracy of Beards

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





Two Bay Area gems together at last. Conspiracy of Beards starts the evening with a set of Leonard Cohen favorites, and then the Titan Ups bring their Rocksteady/Reggae jams to get the night moving.

$15 – $18

UnLearn The World, Jazz Mafia, DJ Saurus

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

Bay Area Hip Hop artist UnLearn The World performs live with the world famous Jazz Mafia and DJ Saurus of Heavy Weight Crates to celebrate the launch of his official website, streaming platform, mobile phone app and over all lifestyle brand that includes, Music/Film Production, Media Content Management, Street Wear, Artist Consulting and so much more. Click More Info icon for ticket link.

Punk Black Cali Fest Edition

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

Punk Black, featuring Unlikely Heroes, A Band Called Pain, KULA, H A N G, Before I Break, Ghosthead, A Quart of Blood Technique, and Modern Monsters. Click photo icon for ticket information.

$15

Muted Jewel Tones, The Elmwoods, Site6, Satchmo’s Ghost

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





Muted Jewel Tones are a spunky, quirky trio from San Francisco with nods to the Andrew Sisters, The Elmwoods are a country-rock-pop-funk-a-billy band from Berkeley, Site6 is an '80s cover band, and Satchmo's Ghost bring the swingin' rockin' blues. Show will be filmed by the bands.

$8 – $10