Hella Gay is Eastbay's Largest Dance Night! Impossible to limit to one genre- a few words that could describe our musical style include: Hip Hop, Trap, Indie, R&B, EDM, Pop, House, Trip-Hop, Slap, Dance, Bedroom-Pop, Club & Bangers.
A regular weekly event offering live local music, Taropy with Miss Ginger and delicious cocktails. There is no cover and much magic. Music from 8 to 10pm.
A regular weekly event offering live local music, Taropy with Miss Ginger and delicious cocktails. There is no cover and much magic. This week featuring the cabaret-folk rock melodies of Alzara & Brother Spellbinder. Music from 8 to 10pm.
A night of Bay Area rock bands you won't want to miss: come celebrate Sister Grizzly's EP release with their pals The Shams and Sweetwater Black!
Local Bay Area DJs, clubs, restaurants and cafes are joining forces to mix music with people at the second Beat Crawl this Saturday, October 8th, 4-8pm. Come experience the sounds of 20+ different DJs in 6+ different locations for the price of one ticket.
Comedy Night at The Uptown is a live stand up comedy showcase located in the heart of downtown Oakland. Each week features some of the best local and traveling comedians as seen on Comedy Central, HBO, Seeso & Viceland. Every show is hosted by local favorites Adam Pearlstein, Adrian McNair & Josef Anolin.
Join the Coven. A night of dancing, drinking, & the dead. Goth, industrial, new wave, synth DJs brought to you by the hosts of Dark Shadows, The Hanging Garden, & Death Guild.
Comedy Night at The Uptown is a live stand up comedy showcase located in the heart of downtown Oakland. Each week features some of the best local and traveling comedians as seen on Comedy Central, HBO, Seeso & Viceland. Every show is hosted by local favorites Adam Pearlstein, Adrian McNair & Josef Anolin.
First Fridays are Free! Showcasing Local Indie bands from the greater Bay Area. Happy Hour from 5-7pm! Music starts at 9pm!
The Uptown is excited to host the Official After Party of Oakland's very own BEATS ANTIQUE. Our doors will open at 7pm so feel free to join us for a drink before the FOX show, then 11pm for the After-Party. Free with Fox ticket, $5 without!
Creator and Pioneer of Surf/Rock music, Dick Dale started his Legendary style in 1955. 60+ years later and Dick is still killin' it! Oakland's own Grit & Gold will be opening the show.
We love our monthly Queer Sessions; a night of singer/songwriters and performers. Much wonder, much pride. Enjoy a cool drink and wild expressions. No Cover. Performances between 8 and 10pm.
First Fridays are FREE at the Uptown! On Jan 6th, we'll be collecting donations at the door to benefit Oakland's Ghost Ship Fire relief funds. Featuring Curse The Cannons (all current members of Screw 32), Between Your Teeth, Burnt Palms, False Positives.
Two Piece Tuesdays welcomes you to indulge in wild and wonderful film and live expression. Free. Followed by the Active Music Series. This month we are featuring Street of Crocodiles by the Brothers Quay.
Join us for a winter celebration - '80s style!! Live '80s music by Flock of Seagirls and Max Headroom '80s Band, plus costume contest for best '80s outfit, radical prizes, photo booth, and more!
Support Oakland artists and musicians and indie music and help celebrate Hilary Reed's bday with this very special live music night with some gut kicking heart punching soul rocking queer as folk tunes!
New Year New Queer! Let's ease in to 2017 together with an extra greazy night of dance floor shenanigans!
Don't miss this epic pop show in Oakland with American Culture (from Denver), Kids On A Crime Spree (Slumberland Records) and Circuits - plus DJ Kid Frostbrite and DJ MT (from LA). Co-presented by Oakland Popfest and KALX Radio.
Every First Friday the Uptown presents a local showcase of the best new local bands in the Bay - and it's FREE! Don't miss Feb 3rd featuring four female-fronted artists making waves in the scene: Cave Clove, Daikon, Annie Bacon + All My Pretty Ones.
We love our monthly Queer Sessions; a night of singer/songwriters, wordsmiths and performers. Much wonder, much pride. Enjoy a cool drink and wild expressions. No Cover. Performances between 8 and 10pm.
Due to overwhelming demand and limited capacity of our event in SF Friday, a second night has been added to our Bay Area Selena party. This Saturday we are back in Oakland, taking over the historic Uptown Nightclub!
For all those who do not enjoy Valentines Day and want to find yourself far far away from any of the VD stuff. This night is for you. Watch an old cult film and enjoy some old soul tunes. There will be no roses but much whiskey.
Platurn Productions & DJ Franchise presents DRE DAY 2017 'OAKLAND' featuring OG Arabian Prince (NWA | Stones Throw) and DJ Apollo (Triple Threat DJs) + resident DJs. Merch, giveaways, and more! Full info coming soon...
Can we all take a minute to love ourselves and each other? Let's do it together on the dance floor this time.
Laissez bon temps rouler, y'all! --and take a walk on the wild side of swank! Join the Bay Area's world-famous BURLESQUE revue at Oakland's beautiful Uptown Nightclub, for a night of sassy brass and Mardi Gras tease guaranteed to flip your fleur-de-lys!
Join us, all lovers of Moonshine and fine and wild tunes. We are very excited to have Moonshine Jelly back to play. This Americana-Celtic-Gypsy-Swing folk band adds contemporary context to ancient folk songs of Eastern Europe, the British Isles, and the Americas.
Dance to the beat of the living dead as The Hanging Garden welcomes Batcave SF to Oakland...featuring DJ Decoffinated, DJ Necromos, DJ Chat Noir and Davey Bones!
A Hella Inclusive Monthly Dance Party at the Uptown featuring a Diverse, Rotating Squad of DJ's, Musicians, Dancers and Vendors from around the Yay Area coming together each month to Function!!!
Join us for a night of writing, Shock Corridor the film and saucy tunes by the one and only Ingrid Keir. Free. Happy Hour drinks until 7pm!
Reali-Tea Bites is a forum that lets people's voices be heard. Especially those who may normally not be heard. Where we can discuss the hard conversations, and where you might learn something. And there is tea. And booze. And booze in tea. And tea bites.
BEATRIX LaHAINE & SNOWFLAKE TOWERS are teaming up to bring Oakland the Queer Latin Dance party that's been in the making for a year. This is a night of celebration and community. Join us and let's dance the night away!
Let's fling ourselves into spring on a wave of raindrops, glitter, and queer sexxxiness!
Join us for a night of operatic mischief and cocktails where you -- the audience -- get to be a part of the story onstage. Host Aria Umezawa brings her signature style of audience immersion, along with performances by San Francisco Opera's resident young artists.
Hubba Hubba Revue invites you to take a walk on the wild side of swank! Join the Bay Area's world-famous burlesque show at the beautiful Uptown Nightclub in Oakland, for a sexy, sultry night with the Tops In Tease!
Two Piece Tuesdays presents live performance and expressions of wonder. Every Tuesday. Free. Music from 8 to 10.
It's classic synth versus industrial as Deejay TomasDiablo, DJ Amp Pyre and Davey Bones celebrate the music of Depeche Mode and Front 242 along with a smattering of goth, new wave and post-punk. Plus visuals by the wEirdOs!
Alumni Dance Collective is hosting our second artistic showcase for artists in the Bay Area. This year we will be collaborating with other artists, including the amazing Anthony Ace Patterson to create a unique showcase of talent.
Join us first Tuesday's of the month for a songwriter in the round series featuring bay area songwriters sharing the stage.
Paris-based punk band Rikkha joins locals Junk Parlor and Oddjob Ensemble for a night of punk and experimental rock as part of the Uptown's Thursday night showcase series!
1st Friday party at the Uptown - always FREE! - featuring Everyone Is Dirty, Dooms Virginia, Greater Sirens and Love District.
