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.
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.
SF melodic punk band Cut Up joined by Seattle pop punk outfit Coyote Bred. Free show in our outdoor patio.
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 early matinee show featuring Raptors, Teenage Sex, and an acoustic set by Hammerbombs. Come have an afternoon drink and get your daytime punk on.
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.
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).
Interdisciplinary artist Claire Elizabeth Barratt (aka Cilla Vee), Oakland writer, artist, and curator alex cruse, and Oakland electronic duo Voicebox. $5 - $15 sliding scale.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The heavy, intense compositions of Moe Staiano Ensemble that often include unconventional instrumentation, and Vacuum Tree Head celebrating a pair of two CD EPs.
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 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.
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
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.
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.
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.
