Temple Dara is a hidden sanctuary in the heart of the popular and centrally located Temescal district in Oakland. It is the home of the Women's BodyMystik Dance Community and is available for rent. For decades it has been the site of transformatio... more
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Art House Gallery & Cultural Center is A Beautiful Art Gallery with special events & wonderful lighting, sound system and great atmosphere! Available for Private Parties and Public Event Rentals more
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One of the key venues in the Ashby Arts District, the black-box Ashby Stage serves as a center for The Shotgun Players performances; an ensemble of artists on a mission to create bold, relevant, affordable theater. more
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Oakland's premier private social and fitness club overlooking beautiful Lake Merritt. Indoor pool, dining, events and more. Memberships available! more
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Experience sweeping waterfront views at an iconic Oakland landmark. Rich in history, re-imagined for the future. more
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The David Brower Center is an elegant green building in Downtown Berkeley that inspires, sustains and brings together people committed to environmental and social action. The Center offers educational and arts programs, stunning conference and event... more
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The Den is currently available for private rentals only. It is also open to ticket holders 1 hour prior to doors on show nights at the Fox, with food service. more
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Berkeley's Finnish Kaleva Hall was built in 1932 by local immigrant families. It is still home to Finnish Lodge #21, and is also used by local artists and community groups. Spaces are available to rent for classes, rehearsals, events, lectures, and m... more
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The Flight Deck is a collaborative arts space and performance venue in Downtown Oakland. It's a place where artists of all kinds and ages can work, play, collaborate, learn and thrive. The venue is now operated by PianoFight. It is home to multiple... more
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The Garden is the perfect location for a wedding, corporate event, or social affair in charming Downtown Walnut Creek. Our elegant, yet informal spaces include: The Upper Terrace, The Landing, and The Ballroom. more
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The Gardens at Heather Farm is an independent nonprofit operating a free public garden, education center and special event venue nestled on a picturesque hillside in Walnut Creek. more
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@the Grounds, formerly the Placer County Fairgrounds and Event Center, is a multi-purpose event facility on nearly 60 fully landscaped acres in the heart of Roseville. For more than 80 years, @the Grounds has been the home of the Placer County Fai... more
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Founded in the late 19th century to promote good design practices in the Berkeley Hills, the Hillside Club today is a community-based membership organization supporting local arts and culture. more
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The BAL Theatre is a significant historical, art and entertainment asset to the community, it was built in 1945 as a modern Art Deco, 800 seat, community based, movie palace and performing arts theatre in San Leandro, California. San Leandro Curtain... more
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Live, work, eat and connect at the Hive, a gathering place for Oakland. Situated in one of the city's great urban pockets, the Uptown District, the Hive is in the center of a neighborhood beloved by locals. Specialty restaurants, co-working space, an... more
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The Loom is a 5.5-acre creative hub in Oakland, looping creative spaces, regenerative living, and unrestrained expression. more
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The Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts is a popular multicultural, multidisciplinary performing-arts complex sponsored by the city of Oakland, formerly known as the Alice Arts Center. A beautifully restored turn-of-the-century building, it's one... more
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The Masquers Playhouse is a volunteer, non-profit, community theatre that produces and stages affordable plays and other live theatrical events for the entertainment and cultural enhancement of Richmond and the greater Bay Area. It provides a creativ... more
A home for experimental dance, music, theater and film. Over the last few years The MilkBar has evolved into the site of dialogue between artist and artist, artist and audience, audience and the new, while remaining focused on its primary role as stu... more
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The Monkey House is an intimate art space with unusually good acoustics. The Monkey House is an ideal setting for your party, fundraiser, class, retail event or entertainment showcase. more
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We are a continually evolving project exploring the creative and collaborative process with our community. more
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Indulge in elevated experiences at The Overlook, nestled in the heart of Downtown's vibrant business district. With our terrace providing breathtaking views of picturesque Lake Merritt, our adaptable venue caters to groups ranging from 50 to 1150 gue... more
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This three-story Oakland landmark at the entrance to Jack London Square was built in 1909 astride the terminus of the first Transcontinental railroad. It was once known as the Overland House — the place for travelers to complete their "overland... more
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The Port Workspace's first location was also once Oakland's American Broom Factory, born in 1925. Just one block off Broadway, three blocks from Jack London Square in downtown Oakland and four blocks from historic Old Oakland. A polished, professi... more
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Affordable Workspace. Flexible Team Space. Professional Meeting Space. more
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The UC Theatre music venue is a 501(c3) nonprofit formed to advance the understanding and appreciation of music, culture and education in the East Bay. more
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The Valley Center for the Performing Arts (VCPA) is a unique performance and convening facility at Holy Names University in the Oakland Hills. It houses two separate theatres; large audiences up to 390 can be accommodated in the Regents' Theatre, whi... more
Drinks can be a little steep, but the views from this rooftop bar are amazing. more
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Kundalini Sadhana is an ancient Tantric spiritual practice that allows individuals to deeply experience their own direct, inner connection to the Divine. This practice focuses on awakening the powerful transformative force called kundalini—the... more
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uBe Art was conceived by owner Winn Taylor with an emphasis on accessibly priced, emerging art designed to build relationships with a broad clientele. more
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Wheeler Auditorium is an event space that holds 705 people and is available for rent for various types of events. more
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The Multicultural Community Center has had a dynamic history of struggle, student-visioning and vibrant programming in the decade since. Today, the MCC exists as a multipurpose community center where you will find people studying, meeting, engaging i... more
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The UC Botanical Garden is a non-profit research garden and museum for the University of California at Berkeley, having a notably diverse plant collection including many rare and endangered plants. Established in 1890, the Garden, which is open to th... more
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UMA Gallery Oakland was born during the pandemic spring of 2021 in a former mortuary built in the 1930's. Featuring low brow, dark surrealism, pop surrealism, classes and event space rentals. more
International House is a program center and campus residence for students around the world, including the U.S. Our mission is to promote intercultural experiences and leadership skills for a world of greater understanding. more
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Vacaville's Imagine That was created to offer a place where kids of all ages can come play, learn and explore all the possibilities. more
The Valley Center for the Performing Arts (VCPA) is a unique performance and convening facility at Holy Names University in the Oakland hills. It houses two separate theatres; large audiences up to 390 can be accommodated in the Regents’ Theatr... more
The Valley Life Sciences Building (VLSB) was 1 of 4 building projects undertaken to revitalize the biological sciences on the UC Berkeley Campus. The VLSB was the most ambitious. It was constructed in 1930--considered to be state-of-the-art--and was... more