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.
Alberta is the music of David A. Boone. Fleeting Trance is the creation of Bay Area songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, Manasseh Bernal.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Featuring a sweet soul deejay set by DJ TUFF, bomb tacos by Tacos el Precioso, a special cocktail menu and over 14 local vendors! 12-6pm.
Art rock / alternative rock composer and guitarist Tommy Guerrero plays the Uptown with his full band! Don't miss this rare appearance. DJ Orb spinning. $10 in advance | $12 at the door
A film screening of cult classic Harold and Maude, with live music by Paul Griffiths and the Scofflaws, as well as Michael McNevin.
American guitarist and performing artist Alex Cohen, the dopest opus from Alexandra Buschman (Demonsleeper, Las Sucias), and Oakland improv trio/quartet Monopiece joined by Danishta Rivero (Las Sucias). $5 - $10 sliding scale.
Richmond CA hip hop artist Bugzy of Rubber Band Clan. RBC Bugzy brings us his new EP “Good Life”. With features only from his label members Rich City Stu and RBC Dobe and sole production from Madiou Diouf.
Sublime Foundation Presents: Home Grown Heroes. A benefit concert for OUSD Supper Program & Munchie Movement. Featuring Los Rakas, GQ (Jamale Records/9th Wonder), Golden Age Society (Beatrock Music), and JusDizz. Hosted by BYMG Dj LEX on the mix.
Join us in helping our community this holiday season. Bring in either a donation of food or money for entry. The Uptown staff will entertain you with music and dance reflected in the diverse talents within our family. $5 - $20 Suggested Donation, but no donation amount is too large or too small.
The Rap Contest is a single elimination contest, where 16 contestants compete for a cash prize of $1000! Performing (1) minute and (30) thirty seconds each round, with a total of 5 rounds. The winner who eliminates 5 opponents after five rounds, wins the $1000 cash prize live on stage!
Veterinary Professionals Holiday Party & Fundraiser for Pets Displaced by the Camp Fire. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to offset the care of pets displaced by the Camp Fire.
The Uptown and Hubba Hubba Revue's New Year's Eve Burlesque Bash 2018!
Ring in 2019 with shimmering showgirls, madcap swing, and an unforgettable night of thrills! $20 Advance | $25 At the Door.
Funky Thursdays is the first Thursdays of the month residency for Trace Repeat, Motown-inspired soul and funk band from Oakland with nods to James Brown, Michael Jackson, and Prince.
For the past 11 years, The Uptown has hosted a free showcase of bands we feel deserve your attention. This month includes Shark Punch, Lucky Eejits, and Elderly Abuse. Doors open at 5pm for Happy Hour; first band goes on at 9pm.
West Oakland's Piano Virtuoso and street musician plays Two Piece Tuesday. On any given day in Oakland you could find John Thatcher glissando'ing on a street corner, to the delight of passerbys.
He will be accompanying Shannon Hubbell's film choice Don't Look Now.
Active Music Series Presents atmospheric soundscape duo OMMO, guitarist Owen Stewart-Robertson and drummer Daniel Pearce, and Force/Keenan/Russell/Tambellini, a quartet comprised of violin, bass guitar, percussion and trumpet. $5 - $15 sliding scale.
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.
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
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.
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
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
The annual Big Ass Aquarius Birthday Bash
for the Bay Area native and world famous DJ Daghe + Digital. Click photo icon for ticket info.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Alternative / new wave band Redtrade, San Francisco cross-genre band 6 Speed Supernova, and San Francisco outfit Behrhart. $8 advance, $10 at the door.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
DopeOnly Presents: Soul Food Sunday Dinner, with The Music Museum, Keef Brown, Jane Handcock, Netta Brielle. For ticket information, click the photo icon.
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.
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