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!
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.
New Year New Queer! Let's ease in to 2017 together with an extra greazy night of dance floor shenanigans!
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.
Active Music Series presents a special tribute to Pauline Oliveros performed by sfSound and ROVA Saxophone Quartet.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!!
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!
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.
The Active Music Series presents performances of experimental notation, conduction, noise, compositions with improvisation, avant jazz, free improvisation, chamber, electronic & electroacoustic music.
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...
Can we all take a minute to love ourselves and each other? Let's do it together on the dance floor this time.
Join us at the uptown for 3 performances in an effort to raise money for the Planned Parenthood East Oakland Coliseum Health Center.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
Join Queer As Fuck hosted by Bay Area Queer Anti-Fascist Network for an art & performance party! Featuring a photo/art exhibit, poems, rants, songs, including original pieces, and other creative responses to this moment of the Trumpocalypse. AND DANCING! #ResistTrumpTuesdays
Get your funk on with 3 of the Bay Area's hottest acts: Marshall House Project (Santa Rosa), Major Powers & The Lo-Fi Symphony (Richmond) and Ultra Cinco from San Francisco!
A Hella Inclusive Monthly Dance Party at the Uptown featuring a Diverse, Rotating Squad of DJ's, Musicians, Dancers and Vendors from around the Yay Area coming together each month to Function!!!
Join us for a night of writing, Shock Corridor the film and saucy tunes by the one and only Ingrid Keir. Free. Happy Hour drinks until 7pm!
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.
Reali-Tea Bites is a forum that lets people's voices be heard. Especially those who may normally not be heard. Where we can discuss the hard conversations, and where you might learn something. And there is tea. And booze. And booze in tea. And tea bites.
BEATRIX LaHAINE & SNOWFLAKE TOWERS are teaming up to bring Oakland the Queer Latin Dance party that's been in the making for a year. This is a night of celebration and community. Join us and let's dance the night away!
Live Irish music from The Forlorn Hope plus whiskey and pint specials to celebrate St. Patty's the traditional way. Erin go Bragh!
Let's fling ourselves into spring on a wave of raindrops, glitter, and queer sexxxiness!
Join us for a night of operatic mischief and cocktails where you -- the audience -- get to be a part of the story onstage. Host Aria Umezawa brings her signature style of audience immersion, along with performances by San Francisco Opera's resident young artists.
Full info coming soon! #NativeTonguesAppreciationNight
Get Advance Tickets Here- $12 early bird discount until Mar 15!
Hubba Hubba Revue invites you to take a walk on the wild side of swank! Join the Bay Area's world-famous burlesque show at the beautiful Uptown Nightclub in Oakland, for a sexy, sultry night with the Tops In Tease!
Two Piece Tuesdays presents live performance and expressions of wonder. Every Tuesday. Free. Music from 8 to 10.
Join Bonesyard as we celebrate the release of Where Muscle Cars Roam. Featuring performances from The Pleasure Routine, Uncle, and Bonesyard. Half of all proceeds will be donated to victims of Ghostship fire.
It has been an age of absence, but now we turn our gaze outward and emerge blinded and blinking from our damp hollow. Harken, and attend to our sound and spectacle! Advance tix on sale now!
It's classic synth versus industrial as Deejay TomasDiablo, DJ Amp Pyre and Davey Bones celebrate the music of Depeche Mode and Front 242 along with a smattering of goth, new wave and post-punk. Plus visuals by the wEirdOs!
Alumni Dance Collective is hosting our second artistic showcase for artists in the Bay Area. This year we will be collaborating with other artists, including the amazing Anthony Ace Patterson to create a unique showcase of talent.
