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A gallery wall featuring several portraits of women, each depicted in different artistic styles, set against a green wall illuminated with purple lighting.
from$111/hr
Downtown Wellness Retreat Loft inside of Crystal Store

Downtown Oakland, CA

Venue capacity icon100

Retail Space

Our event space is a place where you can receive lots of healing energy, harmony and light. Colorful lights and a chakra painted stairwell lead up to a magical oasis on the top floor of our crystal store. The space offers natural lighting as well as...
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Unique Uptown Lounge with Vibey Decor and Bar- Party - All Star Ready! Image in Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA
from$150/hr
Unique Uptown Lounge with Vibey Decor and Bar- Party - All Star Ready!

Downtown Oakland, CA

Venue capacity icon150

Lounge

Welcome! A great lounge space for unique gatherings, record releases, birthdays, quincenera’s, graduations, baby showers and more! Featuring a beautiful bar, hardwood floors, and modern furniture. We are nestled in the heart of uptown Oakland. We provide access to a prep kitchen, ice machine,
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Artistic Studio in Downtown Oakland Image in Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA
from$75/hr
Artistic Studio in Downtown Oakland

Downtown Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
Venue capacity icon35

Event Studio

Welcome to a Creative Studio in the heart of Downtown Oakland, perfect for hosting a variety of activities like events, meetings, healing circles, yoga sessions, or intimate retreats. This spacious, open concept space features one large, versatile room that can be tailored to your needs—whether it’s
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An empty office space features several desks with green and orange office chairs arranged around the room.
from$125/hr
International Suite: Large Event Space & Gallery

Downtown Oakland, CA

4.7(16)
Venue capacity icon200

Event Space

2000 sq ft space, that can accommodate multiple purposes including private meetings, workshops, trainings, conferences, exhibits, and events. This Gallery space is a self contained suite, offering even more privacy for groups that require exclusive space for a long session. A portable projector and screen with
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A spacious outdoor area filled with circular tables and white chairs, surrounded by tents and buildings.
from$170/hr
Huge Blank Canvas Event Space in Oakland

Downtown Oakland, CA

Venue capacity icon700

Event Space

This is our huge event space that is a blank canvas perfect for your next event. It can comfortably fit 700 people standing and 300 people seated. You are welcome to bring your own food & beverages. Events that have more than 50+ people will
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A brightly lit art gallery featuring colorful paintings on the walls and a spacious wooden floor.
from$150/hr
Creative Space in Downtown Oakland

Downtown Oakland, CA

4.7(10)
Venue capacity icon75

Gallery

A fully customizable space in Downtown Oakland that serves as an art gallery, and event space. This space allows for various different styles of meetings and gatherings, movie screenings and performances, and the perfect place for networking workshops.
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A nearly empty room with rows of chairs facing a stage, featuring a brick wall, and a lone person seated in the back.
from$125/hr
Event and Theater space 30 seconds from BART in Oakland.

Downtown Oakland, CA

5.0(2)
Venue capacity icon40

Black Box Theater

The space is conveniently located 30 seconds from 12th Street BART. The space is 902 square feet with a stage. 40 chairs are available. LED overhead and theater lights are also available. The space has been used as a photo studio, event space, theater space and classroom. Total capacity
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A dimly lit bar area with a sleek counter, a few tables and chairs, and vibrant neon lights illuminating the space.
from$200/hr
2 Story Lounge & Event Space

Downtown Oakland, CA

4.5(2)
Venue capacity icon175

Event Space

$200/ Hr Everyday before 8pm $400/Hr Everyday 8pm 2am Our rates include event space, staff and security. Message us for specials :) ** Thursday, Friday & Saturday nights are only available with drink packages. ** Weekends have a higher rate because we'd be closing off 1 or both floors
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A cozy sitting area featuring a green sofa, two light-colored armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a potted plant, with large windows letting in natural light and exposed brick walls.
from$150/hr
Urban Loft Event/Off-Site Space

Downtown Oakland, CA

5.0(2)
Venue capacity icon50

Event Space Loft

This is our beautiful urban loft space! With 2,661 square feet, you have the opportunity to transform into an event, coworking space, off site, you name it. It has multiple desks to work with, couches, a full kitchen, and shared bathrooms. It does not currently have
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An indoor golf simulation facility with a carpeted area for practice on one side and tables and chairs along the opposite wall.
from$400/hr
Fore Your Next Event: Indoor Golf Extravaganza

Downtown Oakland, CA

Venue capacity icon75

Event Venue

This indoor golf facility is a golfer's paradise right in the heart of downtown Oakland. This state of the art venue offers a premier indoor golfing experience like no other. With its cutting edge technology and meticulously designed space, it's the ideal destination for golf enthusiasts
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A spacious art gallery featuring various paintings displayed on the white walls, with exposed brick on one side and polished wooden flooring.
from$150/hr
Downtown Gallery & Event Space

Downtown Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
Venue capacity icon100

Event Space

Manning Gallery Suite: Gallery & Event Space A spacious retail floor space with natural light and brick accents accommodates events and conferences of all size and varieties. Features street level entry, hardwood floors, and access to other adjacent spaces for use as breakouts. A spacious retail floor space
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A large crowd gathers on a rooftop overlooking the Oakland theater and street below.
from$250/hr
Beautiful Rooftop Deck & Modern Gallery Suite

Downtown Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
Venue capacity icon200

Event Space

Beautiful gallery and event space for team "off sites", workshops, receptions, conferences, exhibits, and parties. Rotating art series professionally installed as well as unique colorful stools to match almost any color theme. Plenty of windows and access to separate adjoining roof deck event space for an
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Brooklyn Loft-Esque Event Space for Creatives, Community-Driven Initiatives Image in Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA
from$300/hr
Brooklyn Loft-Esque Event Space for Creatives, Community-Driven Initiatives

Downtown Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
Venue capacity icon200

Event Space

WHAT WILL YOU CREATE HERE? Welcome to 1308 Broadway by ABG spaces. Our mission is to offer this space as a resource for artists and community driven movements. Our sliding scale pricing is designed to reflect our values, offering accessible rates to those who need it most while
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A spacious commercial kitchen area featuring a seating table, workstations, storage shelves, and a service counter.
from$150/hr
Downtown Event Space with Huge Windows and Bar

Downtown Oakland, CA

Venue capacity icon75

Event Space

Welcome to an elegant and adaptable event venue ideal for a variety of special occasions. This clean and spacious gallery is flooded with natural light thanks to huge windows that allow you to appreciate beautiful Oakland from the heart of the city. Conveniently located near the
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A music studio is filled with instruments, sound equipment, and decorative plants, featuring a carpet in the center.
from$100/hr
Unique Event Studio with Full Sound System

Downtown Oakland, CA

5.0(5)
Venue capacity icon65

Studio

History of the Space Nestled in the heart of Oakland, our studio at 828 Harrison Street is a modern ode to the city's rich history. Once an industrial space, the building has been transformed into a versatile studio that marries contemporary aesthetics with architectural remnants of the
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A cozy lounge area features several modern chairs and tables, with a wall-mounted artwork in the background.
from$200/hr
Downtown Retro Vinyl Record Cocktail bar and Art Gallery

Downtown Oakland, CA

4.8(12)
Venue capacity icon40

Cocktail Lounge

The space can comfortably accommodate parties of 30 40 people, depending on seating requirements. Great for birthday parties, art shows and parties. The space features a full bar, turntables, art, plug and play projector system, all nestled inside a beautiful retro style. The space
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A modern office space features multiple workstations arranged in a bright room with large windows and exposed brick walls.
from$150/hr
Rustic & Modern Event/Off-site Space

Downtown Oakland, CA

4.8(5)
Venue capacity icon50

Event Space Loft

This is a gorgeous loft style office space in historic Old Oakland. It is 1,219 square feet and has ample space with multiple desks, meeting room space, kitchen, lounge area, and more. This space does not currently have internet. Please note we cannot book more than 30
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A circular arrangement of black folding chairs is set up in an art gallery adorned with various colorful artworks on the walls.
from$100/hr
Oakstop

Downtown Oakland, CA

4.4(19)
Venue capacity icon75

Event Space

Oakstop. 1500 sq ft space, that can accommodate multiple purposes including private meetings, workshops, trainings, conferences, exhibits, and events. This Gallery space is a self contained suite, offering even more privacy for groups that require exclusive space for a long session. /// ROOM INCLUDES /// • 6 rolling 5-ft...
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A bright room features an orange sofa, two green chairs, and a table with plants, along with a view of the city through large windows.
from$75/hr
Psychedelic Tower of Power

Downtown Oakland, CA

5.0(2)
Venue capacity icon49

Loft

Dive into the history of this unique and memorable penthouse tower! It will transport you. Construction completed over 100 years ago, this charming art deco building has been host to Houdini! Come awaken your senses and enjoy sensory pleasures provided by licensed counterculture retailer. Art installation
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A spacious art gallery with colorful paintings on white walls, modern seating in the center, and large windows letting in natural light.
from$175/hr
Broadway Gallery: Beautiful Downtown Event Venue with Natural Lighting

Downtown Oakland, CA

5.0(3)
Venue capacity icon150

Event Venue

A large open retail floor space with natural light accommodates events and conferences of all size and varieties. This space is setup as a gallery as well with beautiful art from local artists, providing a colorful backdrop for your meeting or event. Features street level entry,
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A colorful bar area with modern furniture, featuring neon signs and shelves filled with snacks.
from$175/hr
Baba's House

Downtown Oakland, CA

Venue capacity icon40

Event Space

Baba's House. “So this is a snack shop AND an event space?” Yes, indeed. We designed the space so that it can be an empty canvas for creativity. Want to perform with your own guest list? A dance party? Comedy night? Movie experience? Want a space to host a company party,
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A modern bar area features a marble countertop, white stools with gold legs, and a shelf lined with various bottles of liquor and wine.
from$650/hr
Downtown Wine Bar and Lounge with a Modern and Minimalist Design

Downtown Oakland, CA

Venue capacity icon75

Wine Bar

hosting network mixer events, private events such as birthday parties/bridal showers/baby showers, small live venue for live performances and spoken word, art showing in a gallery style, and non profits organizations event mixers, corporate luncheons, team building meet ups, and multi use concept. Our layout of our
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A spacious room with wooden flooring, featuring a colorful mural on one wall and mirrored surfaces reflecting the interior.
from$50/hr
Natural Light Studio and Dance/Yoga/Rehearsal Hall

Downtown Oakland, CA

5.0(20)
Venue capacity icon30

Dance Studio

Welcome to our space! A warm, naturally lit studio with mirrors, dance floor, cubbies, and lounge space. Our space is 800 sq ft, with south west facing windows that let natural light in all day. A creative hub nestled in the same building as Flax
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Art Gallery for Events Image in Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA
from$175/hr
Art Gallery for Events

Downtown Oakland, CA

Venue capacity icon150

Gallery

We offer a beautiful, open and easily transformable space in Downtown Oakland. With big windows to bring in elegant lighting. An abundance of wall space, pillars and table space perfect for featuring artwork. This space is perfect for any and all things art, pop ups, intimate celebrations,
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Reviews for art show spaces

Lorina B.
Beautiful Art Gallery - Blocks from the Liberty Bell
The best space for the art shows, exhibitions and events , very kind host and comfortable place
Aiyi C.
New York Style Industrial Vintage Loft with Powerful AC
very friendly and helpful host, had a great art work exhibit experience there
David D.
Spacious Gallery with Bar in Nice Neighborhood
This is a beautiful space with a potential for a variety of events. For our high school art show, it was ideal. The walls and lighting are perfect for showing art, and the multiple rooms allowed for a really comfortable flow of guests through the space. It's also really...
Rashon D.
BlueStream Gallery in SF Chinatown
Even though I had my art show for one night here, it was amazing. The host made sure I had everything I needed to hang my painting up and also helped my with a bar setup. 5 stars all around...
Casey F.
Pop Up Gallery and Event Space in SOMA
The space was perfect for the art show! Laura was very accommodating and extremely easy to work with. I'd highly recommend this space if you're looking for an art engagement or general hangout...
Rocky G.
Iconic North Beach Gathering Space
This space is incredible. She was very resoonsive! Art Show with hip hop performances
Thomas G.
Spacious Event Space in Photo Studio
Great Host. Great communicator. Answered all my questions for my art show. The night was a movie
Tomas J.
Pop Up Gallery and Event Space in SOMA
Laura was great to work with and very communicative. My art show was great thanks to little raven gallery
Sabrina K.
Pop Up Gallery and Event Space in SOMA
hosted an art show here and had a great time! Laura is very responsive and flexible
Pam M.
Conveniently Located Warehouse with Wood Beam Ceiling
What a fantastic space for an art show! It was well lit, airy, and had ample space for 60 paintings. Appreciate Laura and team creating this space to foster community in Oakland. Bonus, it's catty corner to the Temescal Farmers Market so we got some foot traffic from there...
Dave N.
Beautiful Event Space - Mission District
The space worked perfectly for my event. Plenty of room for a 25 person birthday party/ art show. The host, Darrell, was very generous and accommodating. I would definitely recommend this venue to anyone who would like a beautiful space for a smaller gathering...
Lori N.
Modern Gallery in Historic Downtown Area
The space and hosts were simply wonderful. Logistics, leading up to the event were effortless. And the art on exhibit inspiring providing the perfect environment for a joyous celebration. I look forward to hosting and attending events there again soon...
Paul P.
Major Gallery in Chelsea Art district
The day of art work exhibition was quite hectic but we made it so far. Gallery owners were very supportive. The place itself has pros and cons. The elevators works only till 6pm - 7pm. The space is not easy to find for quests who are not familiar with...
Daniel R.
Pop Up Gallery and Photography Studio in SOMA
Host was huge help to the art show I held here and had everything I needed at hand. Would definitely book again
Daniel R.
Pop Up Gallery and Photography Studio in SOMA
both great experiences. She was flexible with time to meet and show venue and also to hand over the keys. She has great placement of frame holders as well, helped lots of other artists I did an art show with. She had many essentials prepared as well including speakers, paper...
Jessica R.
Large SoMa Gallery w/ Industrial Feel & Great Lighting
small outdoor patio area. I love that it is located in a semi-secret ally off of 8th. It felt intimate and exclusive! The art show that was up when we hosted our party was beautiful, with a fun installation of hangin paper globes. Tova was easy to work with...
Adina R.
The Studio At The Beach
event flow and were visually pleasing. Guests raved about the direct on the sand boardwalk access and breathtaking ocean views, along w the art collection exhibited throughout and the eccentric furnishings and fun decor touches. Thanks guys for making us shine with such a fabulous home to procure...
Karen S.
20x60 Converted Warehouse Meeting Space
was that there were not quite enough chairs for everyone and it got a bit chilly. I'd recommend for a cocktail party or art show, rather than an all day offsite...
Edith S.
Sun-filled Movement Arts Studio and Event Space
as helpful! He was there to give me the tour and answer any questions I had. The room was beautiful and spacious for my art show, guests even commented on it too. I would rent out again or recommend to a friend...
Casia Y.
Beautiful Event Space - Mission District
This Space was everything that I was looking for! I had my Art Show after Returning from a 9 month Art Residency in Norway and I was looking for a refreshing, professional space. This space was great not just for it's professional quality, but also for it's gorgeous...

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