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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

I Love You For All Seasons Holiday Market

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

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.

Free

Tommy Guerrero, Uncle Sea Monster

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





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

$10 – $12

Active Music Series: Alex Cohen, Jungle Junk, Monopiece

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

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.

$5 – $15

2nd Annual RBC Night with RBC Bugzy

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





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.

$15

The Sublime Foundation Presents: Home Grown Heroes

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





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.

$20 – $25

Holiday Food Drive + Staff Showcase

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





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.

$5 – $20

Sellassie’s The Rap Contest Oakland

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





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!

$20

A Benefit For Pets Displaced By The Camp Fire

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





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.

$30

10th Annual New Year’s Eve Burlesque Bash

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





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.

$20 – $25

Funky Thursdays with Trace Repeat

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

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.

Free

First Fridays are Free – Punk Ska Bands

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

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.

Free

John Thatcher of John Bros Piano Co w / film “Don’t Look Now”

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

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.

Free

Active Music Series Presents: OMMO, Stewart-Robertson/Pearce, FKRT Quartet

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

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.

$5 – $15

Bart Davenport & The Bedazzled, Anna Hillburg, Mark Nelsen, +DJ Matokie

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





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.

$8 – $12

David Bowie Dance Night

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





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

$7 – $10

Burger Boogaloo Presents: Camp Fire & Punks With Lunch Benefit Show

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

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.

$18

Francisco Fernandez and The Ferocious Few Homecoming Show

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

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

Free

8x8x8

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

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

$8

Daghe’s Big Ass Aquarius Birthday Bash

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

The annual Big Ass Aquarius Birthday Bash
for the Bay Area native and world famous DJ Daghe + Digital. Click photo icon for ticket info.

1UPtown – video games and movies

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

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.

New York Night Train’s Soul Clap & Dance-Off with Jonathan Toubin, Baus, Th’ Losin Streaks, and more!

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 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!

$10

Be/Hear: Terabyte, Golden Gardens, The Spider Ferns, Parentz, GLO

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





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.

$8 – $10

Free First Friday Showcase – Tyler Jakes, Shark Punch, Catchlight, Errors

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

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.

Free

Two Piece Tuesdays Presents: Bear Market Riot

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

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.

Free

REDTRADE, 6 Speed Supernova, Behrhart

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





Alternative / new wave band Redtrade, San Francisco cross-genre band 6 Speed Supernova, and San Francisco outfit Behrhart. $8 advance, $10 at the door.

$8 – $10

Piedmont Battle of the Bands: The Tri-School Showdown

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





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.

$20 – $35