Bollywood-inspired SF Bay Area R&B chanteuse Anjali World + Casey Veggies, a LA hip hop artist and one of the founding members of hip hop collective Odd Future
All are welcome to this Dance Party featuring the best in West Coast BASS Music. Rotating DJs, musicians, dancers, and vendors. $7 advance / $10 at door.
Celebrating the release of RAWK! by Dj Flow & Mani Draper. This project brings us back to the basics, DJ & MC duo w/ Flow on the production & Mani on the mic. The project features special guests Kevin Allen (fka Erk The Jerk), Moe Green, WantmoreN8, Ancheta + more.
A Tribe Called Quest Live Mixtape feat. Deuce Eclipse, Seneca, Matt Wong, Jon Monahan, Adam Theis, Joe Bagale 9pm-Midnight PLUS Dan Neville Jazz Trio 6-9pm
A new monthly series pushing the boundaries of live hip hop, featuring: Rocky Rivera, Dakini Star, DJ Ladyfingaz, plus 8-piece live band Heaviest Feather and more.
Live performances by San Francisco hip hop act Children of the Funk ft. Mantis One, Oakland punk band Year of the Fist, and East Bay jazz/punk-surf The Helltones. The tap list will feature three malt liquor releases: 510 Malt Liquor, the debut of 1020 Imperial Malt Liquor, and Hazy Monkey.
Dre Day 2018. Live DJ sets of all things Dr Dre & related artists, featuring DJ Kevin "DJ Battlecat" Gilliam, Teeko, and resident DJs Platurn & Franchise, + DJ Casper. Exclusive Dre Day merchandise from Burlesque of North America & Adapt.
Jazz Mafia East Bay Live hip hop tribute, with Adam Theis, Joe Bagale, Matt Berkeley, Jon Monahan, and featuring Soulati + DJ Ladyfingaz.
Native Tongues Appreciation Night: 5-Year Anniversary and 'Breaking the Ice' release party. Featuring legendary producer/DJ and Native Tongues alumni Prince Paul (De La Soul, Gravediggaz, Handsome Boy Modeling School). + Residents InkaOne (Boombox Los Angeles) and DJ Platurn (The 45 Sessions, Oakland Faders)
Kevin Allen (fka Erk Tha Jerk), the Bay Area's bespectacled rapper/crooner/hood nerd extraordinaire, returns to The Uptown with special guests TBA.
Join us to celebrate the legendary Souls Of Mischief birthday with a huge bash in Oakland! Featuring Souls of Mischief | DJ True Justice | DJ Platurn | + Special Host and Guests!
Hiero Nights returns with a its second rendition of a hip hop filled evening. Come out to see Young Gully rip the stage with special guests Beejus. Hosted by Leon DNas Sykes; music by Dj Slowpoke.
Hiero Nights return with a third rendition of a hip hop filled evening. Friday, June 15th - Elzhi & Khrysis make a stop in Oakland on their West Coast as "Jericho Jackson," with Pep Love, A-Plus (rare DJ Set), and DJ Fresh.
Fundraiser for the Housing Oakland Now! Collaborative, the kick-off campaign and first annual fundraiser for the collaboration between The Village and The East Oakland Collective. Live performances by Mistah Fab, La Misa Negra, Equipto, Gina Madrid, X-Clan, Jennifer Johns, Gift of Gab of Blackalicious, Audiopharmacy, Alia Sharrief, Ras Ceylon, + DJs Platurn, Davey D, Smoke-1, and Teao Sence.
The Rap Contest is an original song competition series started in 2010 by Sellassie as a platform for independent hip-hop artists to connect with new audiences. It is a single-elimination contest, where 32 contestants compete for a cash prize at each show.
Live performances by Planet Booty, Otis Macdonald, C5, Leo the Youth, Three Dimensional Crew, Enrokk, Kenzo, DJ Ianimal. Click photo icon for ticket information.
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.
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.
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!
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!
The annual Big Ass Aquarius Birthday Bash
for the Bay Area native and world famous DJ Daghe + Digital. Click photo icon for ticket info.
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.
Pre-album release show for Berkeley hip hop artist Call Me Ace. New album is called "Airplane Mode." Free Entry with $10 album purchase (www.callmeace.com) or $16 at the door without album purchase.
Bay Area Hip Hop artist UnLearn The World performs live with the world famous Jazz Mafia and DJ Saurus of Heavy Weight Crates to celebrate the launch of his official website, streaming platform, mobile phone app and over all lifestyle brand that includes, Music/Film Production, Media Content Management, Street Wear, Artist Consulting and so much more. Click More Info icon for ticket link.
Native Tongues Appreciation Night, featuring PRINCE PAUL, DANTE ROSS, DJ PLATURN. Hosted by Fran Boogie. Ticket tiers are $12, $15, $20, and $25. Get yours today.
Join us in wishing the crew a Happy Birthday!!! April 15th A-Plus, April 21st Tajai, April 22nd Opio, April 29th Phesto. With Hieroglyphics DJs Lex, Touré and Domino. Marc Stretch of Heavyweight Crates. Performances by Golden Age Society, StaR Playerz, and Souls of Mischief! $19.93 after fees
In three short years, King of the Dot -- North America’s premier hip hop battling league -- has gone from a few park-side battles to one of the most impressive forces in battle rap worldwide.
Today KOTD houses divisions all across North America, giving emcees the opportunity to prove themselves in Vancouver, Toronto, Arizona, California and more.
In three short years, King of the Dot -- North America’s premier hip hop battling league -- has gone from a few park-side battles to one of the most impressive forces in battle rap worldwide. Today KOTD houses divisions all across North America, giving emcees the opportunity to prove themselves in Vancouver, Toronto, Arizona, California and more.
DJs must register to battle before May 24. No walk ups. DJs can enter as many battles as they like. All ages can perform. Click photo icon for more info.
Jennifer Johns is a powerhouse vocalist, songwriter, and producer who vacillates between soul, hip hop, afro beat, dancehall, rock, reggae, deep house, and more. No cover.
Oakland based art collective Broakleyboiz Presents Scumcon Day 2, featuring Don Quez with DJ Kenzo, Trace Repeat, Sabrina Sounds, Fela Kutchii, Leo the Youth, Keese Sama, DJ Ianimal feat Yung Aug, + Hella Local Artisan Vendors. Click photo icon for ticket information.
Oakland based art collective Broakleyboiz Presents Scumcon Day 2, featuring Forrest Day, Diesel Dudes, DJ Shaky Paws & DJ Miggy Biggz, Wolf City Radio, The Third Victim of Abigail Rutledge, Bones McQueen & On the Mend. Click photo icon for ticket information.
Lil MC with UnLearn the World, Breathless aka Honey B, Saya and introducing Lil Flower Nasti. Hosted by Jamie Dewolf of Tourettes without Regrets.
Performances by Oakland hip hop acts Leo the Youth, King Tahoe, Lil Thow Wow, Loe Gino, Bones McQueen and On The Mend, and Shaky and Biggz. Free Entry.
We're partnering with 45 Sessions to bring you a banging day party to get ready for Monday's Hiero Day festivities, celebrating seminal Oakland hip hop collective Hieroglyphics and independent hip hop as a whole. Expect an incredible lineup of DJs digging in the crates to bring the heat!
Oakland hip hop showcase featuring Dee Dot Jones, St Spittin, Loove Moore, Emakulant, Anml Plnt, and more
Birthday celebration for Chris Burger of hip hop / funk-soul outfits Mo'fessionals and Luv Phenomena, both of whom will be performing. Plus nationally recognized hip hop DJ Davey D.
Bay Area Rapper UnLearn The World and Hip Hop TV are partnering with the 17th Oakland International Film Festival to present the iWAMs, It Was A Movie Music Video Film Festival powered by Gaugr. The iWAMs is a one of a kind film screening, talent showcase, and award ceremony event all in one powerful night! Click photo icon for ticket information.
The iWAMs is a one of a kind film screening, talent showcase, and award ceremony event all in one night honoring hip hop culture in music and film. For ticket information, click photo icon.
