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The Atom Age, Viqueen, Silent Pictures, Knightress

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

Free First Friday Showcase. For 11 years The Uptown has put together a free showcase of mostly local bands and artists every first Friday of the month. This month we have Oakland R&B surf stomp band The Atomic Age, all female punk outfit Viqueen from San Francisco, Bay Area reverb beachy jangle band Silent Pictures, and violin-fronted hard rock trio KnightressM1 from Oakland. Doors 5pm, Show 9pm.

Free Entry

Suavecito Souldies: Cinco De Mayo Special!

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

Sunday, May 5 1-6pm with DJs Tuff & Aware + special guests come through for a lowrider oldies and sweet soul dance party 21+ / wheelchair accessible    

Free Entry

CAMP COPE, An Horse, Oceanator, +DJ Fernando (KALX)

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





Camp Cope is a feminist indie-punk trio from Melbourne, Australia. Brooklyn Vegan named their sophomore LP "How To Socialize and Make Friends" Best Album of 2018. They are joined by Australian indiepop duo An Horse and NY post-grunge solo act Oceanator.
Doors 8pm | Show 9pm.

$15

Tatsuya Nakatani, Degradient, Sharon Tate Fetus Explosion

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

Active Music Series Presents: Japanese avant-garde sound artist Tatsuya Nakatani, no wave / post-industrial solo artist Sharon Tate Fetus Explosion, and the jittery polyrhythmic sensory overload of Degradient. $5 - $15 sliding scale at the door.

$5 – $15

Credit Electric, Cryderman, Levi Thomas

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





California alternative pop band Credit Electric, Oakland psych rock band Cryderman, and the bluesy garage rock of Levi Thomas. $8 Advance | $10 At the Door.

$8 – $10

The Y Axes, The Trims, Honey Cutt

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





San Francisco dreamy synth-glossed indie pop outfit The Y Axes, San Jose dancey post-punk band The Trims, and Boston's dreamy guitar pop trio Honey Cutt! Ticket information coming soon.

$8 – $10

King Of The Dot: Town Bidness, Day 1 (SOLD OUT)

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

In three short years, King of the Dot -- North America’s premier hip hop battling league -- has gone from a few park-side battles to one of the most impressive forces in battle rap worldwide.
Today KOTD houses divisions all across North America, giving emcees the opportunity to prove themselves in Vancouver, Toronto, Arizona, California and more.

$30

King of the Dot Town Bidness, Day 2

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

In three short years, King of the Dot -- North America’s premier hip hop battling league -- has gone from a few park-side battles to one of the most impressive forces in battle rap worldwide. Today KOTD houses divisions all across North America, giving emcees the opportunity to prove themselves in Vancouver, Toronto, Arizona, California and more.

$30

Perkele, Roadside Bombs, Infirmities, Grade 2

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





Swedish punk band Perkele, Sonoma rock n roll outfit Roadside Bombers, Salinas street punk group Infirmities, and UK oi! band Grade 2 from the Isle of Wight.

$15 – $20

Justin Ouellet: UPTOWN ALLSTARS 2.0

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





Jazz standards and originals, featuring music by Patrick Anseth and Aaron Germain, with special guests Marlan Aldana and Kev Choice. $15 Advance, $20 At the Door.

$15 – $20

When Doves Cry: The Prince Tribute Show

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





When Doves Cry - The Prince Tribute Show is a dynamic multi-talented 7-piece band that puts the integrity of the music Prince left us above all else. With a repertoire of over 100 Prince songs, there is something in this show for both the casual and die hard Prince fans alike.

$15 – $20

2019 DMC Bay Area DJ Battle + DMC US Scratch Finals!

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

DJs must register to battle before May 24. No walk ups. DJs can enter as many battles as they like. All ages can perform. Click photo icon for more info.

$15 – $20

Jermaine Fowler: Live Comedy in Oakland!

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

Jermaine Fowler is known for his starring role in hit movie, Sorry To Bother You, and TV credits on Superior Donuts, HBO's Crashing, Robot Chicken, BoJack Horseman, and his very own special on Showtime. He is one of comedy's fastest rising talents and creators, and is currently working on projects with Hannibal Buress, Lil Rel Howery, The Lucas Bros, and more. For ticket information click event's photo icon.

$10 – $15

Jennifer Johns

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

Jennifer Johns is a powerhouse vocalist, songwriter, and producer who vacillates between soul, hip hop, afro beat, dancehall, rock, reggae, deep house, and more. No cover.

Free Entry

Neetesh Jung Kunwar and Bartika Eam Rai – SOLD OUT

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

Gems of Nepali music: Neetesh Jung Kunwar and Bartika Eam rai in one stage. Plus opening acts by Divya Bartaula, Rohit Sherchan, and Ren Gurung. Click photo icon for ticket information.

$35 – $40

I Love You for All Seasons Summer Market

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

Local artists showcase and sell their tooth gems, sign painting, records, art, vintage, tacos, and so much more. Not to mention bomb ass micheladas and margaritas.

Free Entry

Gamelan X

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





Drawing its inspiration from the clove and incense scented air of Bali, Indonesia, Gamelan X explores the sonic landscape of contemporary beleganjur gamelan to offer a wildly unique expression of both East and West. This is a premiere show of a piece commissioned from Balinese-American composer Putu Tangkas Adi Hiranmayena, who will be joining Gamelan X for this show.

Suavecito Souldies 5 Year Anniversary

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

Join us as Suavecito Souldies turns 5! As part of the Bay Area Soul Weekender we will be hosting local and international djs to celebrate. Lowrider oldies and soul 45s all night.

Free Entry

FILF 3: What the FILF?

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





FILF live fashion + music event. FILF is a collective that organizes an annual music+fashion event featuring a number of music acts paired with fashion performances, always prioritising local talent, from femme, queer, and/or poc artists. Featuring Featuring Russell E.L. Butler, Salami Rose, VVD WNDWS, 1988, FR 333, and DoggieChow.

$10 – $20

Active Music Series Presents: Shanna Sordahl, The Lost Shapes, Stevie Richards

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

Shanna Sordahl is a sound artist and composer based in Oakland. Stevie Richards is a saxophonist and modular synth builder and performer from Melbourne, Australia. The Lost Shapes add adventurous original jazz music.

$5 – $15

Tay and the JangLahDahs, Helltones, Laura Weinbach, Sapphire Lung

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





Bay Area folk-soul-psych band Tay and the JangLahDahs album release tour kick off show, with Oakland psych rock band The Helltones, chamber pop outfit Foxtails Brigade singer-songwriter Laura Weinbach, and the alt-jazz stylings of Sapphire Lung.

$10 – $15

Hella Gay Film Shorts

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

Hella Gay Short Film Fest - Celebrating 10 years of Hot Queer Azz JOY!
featuring 60 minutes of short sexy, funny, QTPOC films + music videos for everyone! Hella Gay Dance party follows at 9pm.

Free Entry

Hella Gay 10 Year Anniversary

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





Monthly queer dance party turns 10! To celebrate Hella Gay is hosting a QTPOC film festival, live performers, delicious food, massages, local vendors, plus resident Hella Gay DJs. HELLA GAY FILM SHORTS - a QTPOC Film Festival curated by Kin Folkz - starts at 8pm; dance party follows at 9pm.

$10

Gnarboots

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





Gnarboots (Asian Man Records) is a dynamic, formless entity of musical non-conformity from Gilroy, Ca. They don't practice, and anything goes. Quentel The Cryptic is a creature who likes Crystal Castles and David Bowie and whose existence has been suggested but that is unrecognized by a scientific consensus. Vantana Row are an experimental punk band based out of Oakland.

$10

The Millards, Grooview, Persuadeo

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





San Lorenzo rock/reggae band The Millards, progressive California reggae outfit Grooview, and rapper/producer Persuadeo of A New Hope from The Bay.

$10

Sit Kitty Sit, Victoria & The Vaudevillains, Ruby Landen

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

San Francisco hard piano rock duo Sit Kitty Sit, Brooklyn Americana singer-songwriter Ruby Landen, and Oakland punk cabaret outfit Victoria & The Vaudevillains. No cover.

Free Entry

KALX Presents: Cindy, Blades of Joy, Al Harper

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





Cindy is a tender indie dreampop band from San Francisco who recently self-released their debut LP. Blades of Joy is also from SF, getting nice comparisons to Felt and Durutti Column. Al Harper is a dreamy indiepop band from Oakland. Come support these cool local independent artists.

$5 – $10

Broakleyboiz Presents: Scumcon Day 1

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

Oakland based art collective Broakleyboiz Presents Scumcon Day 2, featuring Don Quez with DJ Kenzo, Trace Repeat, Sabrina Sounds, Fela Kutchii, Leo the Youth, Keese Sama, DJ Ianimal feat Yung Aug, + Hella Local Artisan Vendors. Click photo icon for ticket information.

$18

Broakleyboiz Presents: Scumcon Day 2

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

Oakland based art collective Broakleyboiz Presents Scumcon Day 2, featuring Forrest Day, Diesel Dudes, DJ Shaky Paws & DJ Miggy Biggz, Wolf City Radio, The Third Victim of Abigail Rutledge, Bones McQueen & On the Mend. Click photo icon for ticket information.

$18

Closed – 4th of July

We are closed on 4th of July. Enjoy your time with your friends and family.

Topographies, Vacant Stares, Fawns of Love

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





Bay Area post-punk / shoegaze band Topographies, Portland goth outfit Vacant Stares, and Bakersfield dreampop duo Fawns of Love.

$8 – $10

Buschman/Glenn/Hoopes/Rivero, Córdova/Wong, & Seiyoung Jang

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

Active Music Series presents Sandy Buschman/Jordan Glenn/Jason Hoopes/Danishta Rivero quartet
Las Sucias (Sandy Buschman/Danishta Rivero) pairs with the bass/drum duo (Jordan Glenn/Jason Hoopes) behind Fred Frith, Jack O' The Clock, Degradient and Dominque Leone.

$5 – $15

Phoney Bologna – Live Performances By 9 Songwriters

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





The live room at the Uptown will be transformed in to a comfortable homey space to sit down, relax and be entertained without the distration of your phone. Featuring Eileen Torrez, Manny Bernal, Oona Garthwaite, Chris Von Sneidern, Linda Moody, Graham Norwood, Carley Carpenter, Jeremy Serwer, and Jesse Bridges.

$12 – $15

Major! Film Benefit for Mama Major Auntie Sharyn Grayson

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

A BENEFIT for our revered trans Elder Activists, Sharyn Grayson and Miss Major. Sharyn Grayson manages House of Griffin-Gracy Educational Retreat & Historical Center and Urban Sanctuary in Arkansas. Miss Major is a veteran of the Stonewall Rebellion and a survivor of Attica State Prison, a former sex worker, an elder, and a community leader and activist. 

Donations Welcome

Lazerpunk, Die Robot, Suicide Queen, Violator

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





Hungarian heavy electronica act Lazerpunk, Portland industrial / alt-rock band Die Robot, Oakland industrial metal band Suicide Queen, and darkwave Bay Area artist Violator.

$12 – $15