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Night Shapes, The Pantones, Topographies, Moon Daze

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

On the first Friday of every month, The Uptown presents a FREE live music showcase that celebrates bands we believe deserve your attention. This month's free First Friday show features Oakland art punks Night Shapes, Los Angeles dreamy indiepop band The Pantones, Oakland shoegaze / post-punk outfit Topographies, and melodic San Francisco dream pop / garage rock band Moon Daze!

Free

DJ Porky

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

DJ Porky shares his long-time collection of Jamaican ska, rocksteady and reggae 45s, and as well as some soul, blues, R&B, and a little jazz. Free entry.

Free

CANCELLED — Defining the Avant-Garde

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

Due to circumstances beyond The Uptown's control, this show has unfortunately been cancelled.

$10

Brendon Walsh & Brett Erickson

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





Brendon Walsh has appeared on Drunk History, @midnight, The Late Late Show, Conan, HBO, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Tru Tv's World's Dumbest, Another Period, Maron, the film Punching Henry, among others. Brett Erickson is a comedian from Los Angeles who hosts of one of LA's most popular weekly shows, Punch at the Pikey.

$10 – $15

Floater, Life in 24 Frames

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





Floater - 2018 Best of Portland's "Best Musician/Musical Group" and 2017 inductee into the Oregon Music Hall of Fame. Supporting them is Life in 24 Frames, an indie rock band out of Sacramento.

$8 – $10

Hammerbombs, Failing Up, Lightweight, Hi I’m Casey

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

Punk on the Patio! Free punk show featuring locals The Hammerbombs, Los Angeles outfit Failing Up, Sacramento pop-punk band Lightweight, and a solo set by Casey of The Lucky Eejits! Free entry.

Free

Skillet Licorice | Liza, the Fox-Fairy

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

Come and join us for a good, greasy and wonderful night of music and film with Skillet Licorice and Liza, the Fox-Fairy. No cover.

Free

Active Music Series: Kim Nucci, Key West, Kasey Knudsen Trio

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

Kim Nucci Oakland multi-media artist, composer, improviser, and technologist Kim Nucci, sax-drums-cello trio Key West, and abstract yet accessible free improv of Kasey Knudsen Trio.

$5 – $15

Akes, Love Jerks, Fleeting Trance

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





Petaluma indie / post-punk band Akes, San Francisco dreampop duo Love Jerks, and woozy Americana-psych outfit Fleeting Trance.

$8

Gnarboots, Shawn Harris, Vice Reine, Terabyte

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





Asian Records garage rock / abrasive and melodic punks Gnarboots, joined by Harsh Raw Sin, SF synth-electroclash band Vice Reine, and producer singer-songwriter Terra Marotz aka Terabyte.

$8 – $10

Actual Wolf – Third Tuesday Residency

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

Layered vocals and rich, tube-driven guitars lend a warm patina not out of place resting in a battered sleeve in a dusty record bin. Complex harmonies soar and shimmer, to hang like restless hawks in the thermals above the rich, earthy loam of Pollard's effortless working class poeticism.

Free

Chris “CB” Burger’s Luv Phenomena Album Release Party

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

Celebrate the release of CB's first solo album, Luv Phenomena. With additional performances by AngeLex, Sister Iminah, and Ron Allen. Click icon for ticket information.

$15 – $25

Electric Feels: Indie Rock + Indie Dance Night. *Oakland*

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





A new party from LA that is here to make you dance. Playing all your favorite indie rock + indie dance jams, both old and new! First 50 people in line with RSVP are free, all others with RSVP $10 after that, and $15 general admission without RSVP.

$10 – $15

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 tease, snazzy cocktails, and the reeling, rollicking, hometown sounds of Oakland’s fanastic Junk Parlor! $22 Seated | $12 General Admission

$12 – $22

Investiture 27: Camp Fluffer-Nutter

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

The Royal Grand Ducal Council of Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, Inc. in conjunction with The Reigning Monarchs, Royal Grand Duke David Bracamontes and Royal Grand Duchess Cruzin d’Loo invite you to Investiture of the 27th Reign, The Court of Community, Diversity & Camp!
Click photo icon for ticket information.

$10

Benefit for Japanese Flood Relief

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





A Benefit for Japanese Flood Relief with Whateverglades, Custom Kicks, Coburaya, The Ogres

$10

$10

Meghan’s Birthday Benefit Dance Party

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

Meghan of Super Unison + Heart of Gold DJs is celebrating her birthday with a special birthday benefit dance party. Proceeds will go to Trans Lifeline and Replenish SF. Click photo icon to find out more about this event and these fine organizations.

$5 – $10

Dangermaker, Matadore, Rollin Hand, Unlikely Heroes

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

First Fridays are free! An 11-year-old free showcase featuring some of the best local acts on the first Friday of every month. This month features San Francisco alternative pop band Dangermaker, Oakland power pop outfit Matadore, melodic lo-fi Oakland act Rollin Hand, and Oakland psychedelic rock / alternative hip hop group Unlikely Heroes.

Free

Oakland LGBTQ Center + Pride Film Fest: QTPO Comedy with Sampson McCormick

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

A fundraiser for the Oakland LGBTQ Community Center, featuring Grammy nominated comedian Sampson McCormick! with special guest comedians
Karinda Dobbins! $10 Advance, Click photo icon for ticket information.

$10 – $15

Oakland LGBTQ Community Center Dance Party

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

Pre-Pride Party & LGBTQ Center Fundraiser. DJ Grey (Hella Gay), DJ Olga T (The Den), and DJ Moscone (Club Rimshot). Proceeds benefit the Oakland LGBTQ Center. Tickets available at the door: $10 Before Midnight | $15 After Midnight

$10 – $15

The Bogues & A Hard Day’s Night

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

Come and join us for a wild and rollicking night of music and film with The BOGUES -- an 8-10 piece Pogues tribute band, and the classic Beatles film A Hard Day's Night. No cover and great fun. Hosted by Ginger Murray.

Free

Amy Winehouse Tribute – Back to Black

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





Celebrating Amy Winhouse's 35th Birthday with tribute band Back to Black, featuring Victoria Wasserman. $8 advance | $10 at the door

$8 – $10

Near Dark Fest

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

Near Dark Fest, Night 2. UK anarcho punk / goth outfit Rubella Ballet, Barcelona hardcore punk band Lux, Barcelona synth-punk new wave duo Fatamorgana, and more. Click photo for ticket information.

$20

Hella Gay

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

Coming or Going? A Live Comedy Taping starring Chey Bell

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

In her new comedy special, ‘Coming or Going’ Chey Bell talks about the absurdity of trying to balance all the wrong things and the series of train wrecks that emerge from self-inflicted chaos. Click on the photo icon for ticket information.

$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 tease, snazzy cocktails, and live music by Gravel Spreaders. $22 Seated, $12 General Admission.

$12 – $22

Ms. Nzuri Soul

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





Nzuri Soul is a Bay Area powerhouse R&B singer/songwriter who brings electrifying stage presence, personality, and a whole lot of soul the moment she steps on stage.

$15 – $20

The Coverups! [SOLD OUT]

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





Billie Joe Armstrong and Mike Dirt formed a new covers band with their tech/manager Bill Schneider, audio engineer Chris Dugan and guitarist Jason White. Their past set lists have included songs by The Replacements, Generation X, Psychedelic Furs, Bowie, The Who, The Ramones, and more.

$15

First Tuesday Open Mic

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

Open mic night in the front bar room. First Tuesdays of the month. A house guitar and keys (not full sized) will be available. Sign ups are at 7pm, slots at a first come first served basis. Each performer gets 2-3 songs, with a featured performer at 9PM. Free entry.

Free

Cut Up, Coyote Bred

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

SF melodic punk band Cut Up joined by Seattle pop punk outfit Coyote Bred. Free show in our outdoor patio.

Free

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