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Benzai Cliff, Melba Cults, Maniac, Talkies

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

First Fridays are Free! On the first Friday of every month, The Uptown presents a free live music showcase that celebrates mostly Bay Area artists and musicians. This 11-year-old event highlights bands who we believe deserve your attention. October's showcase features Benzai Cliff, Melba Cults, Maniac, Talkies. + DJ Stand-In spinning records between/after sets. Doors 5PM | Show 9PM.

Free

Raptors, Teenage Sex, Hammerbombs (acoustic) – Matinee Show

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

Free early matinee show featuring Raptors, Teenage Sex, and an acoustic set by Hammerbombs. Come have an afternoon drink and get your daytime punk on.

Free

SoGoVote Community Town Hall Q&A

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

What does the ideal candidate for Oakland Mayor look like?
Would you like to know their views on gentrification and what are their main focuses if they get in office? Will the homelessness issue get better under their leadership? Come hear the potential leaders of Oakland tell us why they think they should be Oakland’s next Mayor.

Free

Michael McNevin & Midnight Cowboy

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

Songwriter Michael McNevin (winner of the Kerrville New-Folk award in Texas and 7-time winner of “Song Of The Year” for West Coast Songwriters) and Midnight Cowboys (British New Wave director John Schlesinger's 1969 film classic).

Free

LVXE, Now The Changes, Modern Monsters

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





LVXE is an electronic artist based in Berkeley, CA featuring different singers with production by Zachary Noel Wallace. Now The Changes is an East Bay-based alternative rock band whose songs combine post-punk energy with angular experimentalism. Modern Mosters play hard-hitting, melodic grunge with a politically conscious undertone.

$8 – $10

5th Annual Blackheart Bash

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





The most rock n roll Halloween Bash in the Bay Area! Live performances by
Memphis Murder Men (as Misfits), Ramones (Ramones tribute), and Oinga Boinga (Oingo Boingo femme tribute), + burlesque, costume prizes, and more! Advance tickets coming soon.

$13 – $15

Mario Party!

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

Come watch the '90s Super Mario Bros movie and maintain your sanity with alcohol and more Mario games than you can shake a stick at! Super Mario Bros, Mario Kart, and much more.

Free

POSTPONED – Chris Dave and the Drumhedz

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





EVENT POSTPONED TO JANUARY

Quietly stacking Grammys without ever delivering an acceptance speech, they're the session players and the road warriors ... or "Cats that were looked over, but they're bad," in the words of the Drumhedz bandleader Chris Dave, who's drummed for everyone from Adele to Bieber and Dolly to D'Angelo. Openers Ghost & The City blend alluring, soulful vocals, trip-hop grooves and jazz-influenced rhythms.

$15 – $20

Iminah Edutainment & E360 West Presents Melanated Music

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





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.

$15 – $20

Alumni Dance Collective – Showcase No. 5

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

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.

$15 – $20

Be/Hear: electronic music at The Uptown

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





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.

$8 – $10

Moe Staiano Ensemble and Vacuum Tree Head

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





The heavy, intense compositions of Moe Staiano Ensemble that often include unconventional instrumentation, and Vacuum Tree Head celebrating a pair of two CD EPs.

$8 – $10

Rocky Rivera’s Official “Rocky Revenge” Album Release Show

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





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 Halloween Crystal Ball – Batman Edition

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





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.

$20 – $25

Hubba Hubba Revue’s Halloween Bash

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





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

$15 – $25

Bay Area Hip Hip Music Video Film Festival Awards

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

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.

Death Guild Presents Hocico – CANCELLED

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

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.

Free First Friday Punk Show

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

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.

Free

Amie Penwell & Mullerette with special guest Jeff Campbell

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





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.

$15

Jennifer Johns with YahZarah

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





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.

$15 – $20

Election Day Support Group

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

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!

Free Entry

Afronaut / Visuals

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





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

$10

Jacob Aranda, The Muddy Roses, Bourbon Therapy

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





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.

$8 – $10

Chick Jagger “Some Girls” Full Album Show with SF Airship

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





America's only female-fronted Rolling Stones tribute band Chick Jagger performs "Some Girls" in it's entirety. They'll be joined by SF Airship (Jefferson Airplane / Jefferson Starship tribute band). $8 Advance, $10 Doors

Two Piece Tuesdays Presents: Ray Cepeda

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

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.

Free

Active Music Series: Headlights, Li & AM, Ero Guro

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

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.

$5 – $15

At the Ave & All Street Looks presents SMTHN DFFRNT

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





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.

$5

Voice on Tape, Free Weed, Chaki, Angel and Robot Show

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

A visual experience by Jon Carling with The Broakleyboiz. Live performances by Voice on Tape, Free Weed, Chaki, Angel and Robot Show

Free

Fox and Bones

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

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.

Free

Closed on Thanksgiving

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

We are closed on Thanksgiving. Please enjoy spending time with your family and friends. We reopen on Plaid Friday for happy hour at 5pm.

Soul Food on Black Friday

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

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!

$15 – $20

Uptown Cabaret with Dr. Abacus

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





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.

$12 – $22

Twelve String Roulette

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

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.

Free

Alberta & Fleeting Trance

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

Alberta is the music of David A. Boone. Fleeting Trance is the creation of Bay Area songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, Manasseh Bernal.

Free

Night School, Try the Pie, Horrible / Adorable, + DJ Fernando (KALX)

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





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.

$8 – $10

Roxy Rawson & La Dee Da double album release, presented by AMCC’s #FemmeFreakFolk with Tay and the JangLahDahs, Madeline Tasquin, Sarabande

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





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.

$7 – $20

Free First Friday: The Odd Numbers, Flexx Bronco, RnR Adventure Kids, Harriot, + KALX DJs Jesse Luscious & Annabelle

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

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.

Free

Lower Class Brats, The Old Firm Casuals, Grade 2 (UK), Charger

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





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.

$12 – $15