Starline Social Club

Oakland


A local favorite for live music, art shows, dance parties, comedy sets, readings and other events, the Starline has a vintage feel, which makes sense, as this three-story Victorian building used to be a saloon. A dining area serves Cali-style bar food (buffalo wings and chicory salad), and there are regular DJs, jazz on Tuesdays and karaoke on Sundays.


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