East Bay Express BRIEFS After-Party & Awards Ceremony

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

BRIEFS is the East Bay Express’ annual Erotic Short Film Competition showcasing works by amateur and professional filmmakers from around the world. In its 7th year, the one night screening will continue to explore the limits of erotic filmmaking in a liberating and entertaining format ideal for sex-positive film lovers of every gender and orientation.

$15 – $18

Ian Curtis Memorial Show

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





Ian Curtis Memorial Show with Dead Souls - A tribute to Joy Division, Voodoo Dolly, and The Reptile House, + DJ Sage.

$10

Hiero Day Presents Hiero Nights: Young Gully + more

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





Hiero Nights returns with a its second rendition of a hip hop filled evening. Come out to see Young Gully rip the stage with special guests Beejus. Hosted by Leon DNas Sykes; music by Dj Slowpoke.

$20 – $22

Hella Gay Dance Party

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





Monthly queer dance party featuring rotating resident DJs. Doors 9pm. Always free until 9:30pm. $10 at the door after 9:30pm. $7 advance tickets online. Always packed. Always hella fun.

$7 – $10

Nighthawks at The Uptown: Tom Waits Tribute Show

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





We’re celebrating the Rain Dog himself, the Whiskey-soaked circus beatnik we all love: Tom Waits! We’ll be showing the Jim Jarmusch Classic, Down By Law on a big screen. Live performances by: Gun Street Girls & Zack Bateman.

$8

Vinyl Pints Rhymes featuring Keese Sama / Bryson Wallace

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

Hosted by Alleyes; with live performances by Keese Sama, Trey Coastal, Bryson Wallace, and Brandon Grimes, + DJ James Wavey and DJ 3rd Wave.

Free

Family of Funk – Sulpacio Jones | Tony Ozier | Tyrone Hendrix | P-Hu$tle

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





Dynamic and inspiring Berkeley independent R&B soul artist Sulpacio Jones, multi-instrumentalist and producer Tony Ozier, and drummer extraordinaire Tyrone Hendrix (Doo Doo Funk All-Stars, Stevie Wonder), plus P Hu$tle and DJ set by Jumbo - Is Dr.Ama

$15 – $20

Hubba Hubba Revue’s Uptown Cabaret

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





Burlesque, live music, and more! Hubba Hubba Revue heats up your Saturday night with tantalizing Striptease, snazzy cocktails, and the highly-processed country sounds of musical guests, Velvetta! $22 seated | $12 General Admission

$12 – $22

Two-Piece Tuesdays Presents: Muddy Roses

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

Singer and songwriter, Elizabeth Lewis delivers a rich, velvety punch of authentic southern soul that hits you where it counts. The band, led by guitarist John LoGiudici and Diana Greenberg on fiddle, infuses classic country and honky tonk with elements of blues, bluegrass, gospel, and jam to create a unique and dynamic sound that keeps crowds engaged and intrigued. Free entry.

Free

Uptown All-Stars: Jazz Standards & Originals

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





A night of musical fusion ranging from jazz to rock, Afro-Cuban to avant-garde, blues to grooves. Featuring faculty members from Oakland School for the Arts Instrumental Music Program.

$12 – $15

Electric Plume, Suicide Queen, The Bad Light, Greater Sirens

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

First Fridays Are Free! June's free first Friday showcase features Oakland industrial metal outfit Suicide Queen, Santa Cruz bluesy hard rock band The Bad Light, San Francisco indie rockers Greater Sirens, and new rock band Electric Plume making their Oakland debut.

Free

Bacanal Day Party: An Occasion of Blissful Revelry

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

Eventbrite - Bacanal Day Party - An occasion of blissful revelry Start your Summer off right in the best atmosphere in Oakland, with good vibes, eclectic music, beautiful people and the sun's blessings. Bruk It Dung with Juan G, Chuy Gomez and Mind Motion, spinning everything from Dancehall & Reggaeton to Hip Hop! Profits will go to the students in Nicaragua, fighting for their freedom.

$20 – $25

Two-Piece Tuesdays Presents: The Carrots & The Endless Summer

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

The Carrots are an SF duo that plays a unique blend of jazzy, surfy, groove-oriented instrumental music. The Endless Summer is a classic 1964 film that follows two surfers, Mike Hynson and Robert August, on a surfing trip around the world.

Free

Hiero Day Presents Hiero Nights: Elzhi + Khrysis – Jericho Jackson

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





Hiero Nights return with a third rendition of a hip hop filled evening. Friday, June 15th - Elzhi & Khrysis make a stop in Oakland on their West Coast as "Jericho Jackson," with Pep Love, A-Plus (rare DJ Set), and DJ Fresh.

$19.93 – $22.02

Hella Gay: 9th Anniversary Party

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





Monthly queer dance party featuring rotating resident DJs. Doors 9pm. Always free until 9:30pm. $10 at the door after 9:30pm. $7 advance tickets online. Always packed. Always hella fun.

Free – $10

Twelve String Roulette – Live Music for Happy Hour

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

Gypsy-country-jazz and a shifting cast of brilliant singers and improvised compositions yield an enjoyable, unpredictable musical experience. Happy Hour live music. No cover.

Free

Vinly Pints Rhymes featuring Nimsins / Ronesh & more

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

Performances by Bay Area makers Nimsins, Ronesh, Echo + Incooperative, Bryson Wallace & Brandon Grimes, Wraith Knowledge, MUMBLS & Logan Foreal. DJ sets by 3rd Wave, Mind Light, James Wavey, and Dometrius James. Free Entry.

Free

Hubba Hubba Revue’s Uptown Cabaret

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

Burlesque, live music, and more! Tantalizing striptease, snazzy cocktails, and the skanktastic, NorCal sounds of musical guests, The Tahoes! For tickets go to --- > https://uptown-cabaret-june-2018.eventbrite.com

$12 – $22

The Uptown – East Bay Express Nomination

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

The Uptown has been nominated for Best Venue for Local Music in the East Bay Express' 2018 Best of the East Bay contest! Click the icon to take the quick survey and vote for The Uptown! We love you. We appreciate you. We thank you.

Housing Oakland Now! Fundraiser, with La Misa Negra, X-Clan, Mistah Fab, & more!

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

Fundraiser for the Housing Oakland Now! Collaborative, the kick-off campaign and first annual fundraiser for the collaboration between The Village and The East Oakland Collective. Live performances by Mistah Fab, La Misa Negra, Equipto, Gina Madrid, X-Clan, Jennifer Johns, Gift of Gab of Blackalicious, Audiopharmacy, Alia Sharrief, Ras Ceylon, + DJs Platurn, Davey D, Smoke-1, and Teao Sence.

$12 – $50

Kingston Rudieska, Coburaya, and The TownGhost

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





Seoul's #1 Ska and Reggae Band. The nine- piece band blends bluebeat ska, jazz, reggae, dub, and nyahbinghi chanting into a final product that is uniquely Korean; something the band has dubbed "Feast Ska."

$10

UnLearn The World

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

UnLearn The World is one of the best, multifaceted, energetic and active EmCees in the Bay Area. He will be premiering new music and stunning visuals along with live band The Jazztronauts. Plus you'll see appearances from some amazing vocalists, Marlee Shore, Nanci Perals, and more! Click photo icon for ticket information.

$13

DAM Events Presents: The DAMgrown Edition

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





DAM Events forges a new creative culture in which professional local artists are given the tools they need to cultivate work with greater purpose. Their events showcase a broad range of new and under-represented Bay Area talent, providing them with industry connections within their own communities as well as creative resources in the U.S. and abroad.

$20 – $25

New York Night Train’s Soul Clap and Dance-Off! A Burger Boogaloo After-Party with Jonathan Toubin, Baby Shakes, and The World

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 live performances by New York '60s girl group-inspired garage rock outfit Baby Shakes and Oakland post-punk / no wave band The World! Guest selector and dance contest panel of judges include members of The Younger Lovers, Hunx and His Punx, Kids On A Crime Spree, B-Side Brujas, KALX & WFMU DJs! Come wiggle your hips and take home that $100 dance contest winner's prize!

$10

Drea Gates’ Medical Fundraiser

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

The loveable, awesome and kick ass Drea needs our financial help to pay for medical bills, and food and stuff while she's in recovery from surgery. We have a goal of $3000. Live performances, music and a raffle/silent auction will be held!

Matthew Hansen and The Reset Button

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

Matthew Hansen navigates the borders of blues, rock, soul, funk, pop, '90s hip hop, and R&B. Oakland band The Reset Button is the brainchild of Evan Martin, former member of eXtreme elvis, Black Fiction, and Straggler. Free show in our new Summer Stage.

Free

Death Guild – SF Goth AIDS Walk Fundraiser

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





Long running industrial goth dance night. This month's Death Guild is a fundraiser for the SF Goth AIDS Walk. $5 at the door before 9:30pm, $10 at the door after 9:30pm. Damned Souls advance tickets online $6.66 after Satan’s fees.

$5 – $10

Active Music Series: Shelton / Heule, Ashen Cleric, Waxy Tomb

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

Saxophone, Clarinet, and live electronic improvisations of composer Aram Shelton, the intuition improvisation of percussionist Jacob Felix, the ominous nondenominational chamber music of Ashen Cleric, and the memory space activated experimentalism of Waxy Tomb.

Free

Mortified!

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

Mortified stars everyday adults sharing their most embarrassing and real childhood letters, lyrics, journals, home movies and artwork ... in front of total strangers. Part comedy, part theater, part therapy. The longest-running project of its kind, this day's particular event features an all sex themed night of teenage diaries, poems, and attempts at erotic fiction.

$18 – $25