I've been to Oakland.Secret several times as a vendor to sell my zines. Working with the crew there…read moreis always so lovely and special, and the space itself is perfect: a small interior with a stage and a quaint backyard perfect for outdoor vending. They always have live shows and events coming up, so check their calendar if you need something fun and interesting to do. The coordinators are worth getting to know and the community is worth coming out to support.

It feels so important to have this museum, especially in Downtown Oakland. It is easily accessible…read moreby BART and free admission, though I recommend donating to help support. It is a small space but the exhibits are curated nicely. I went during the Happy Birthday Oscar exhibit and it was emotional but informative.

Easy to get to on the Bart transit system. You only walk…read moreabout a block from train station. Building is clearly labeled. Aliyah was welcoming when we walked in. We signed in using tablet. Aliyah explained the best place to start exhibit. There is comfortable se as ting to look at books and watch the video. Good information to add to what you may already know or not know. Great merchandise in store and online. Would definitely pop in again!

This named mural is on the 88th Ave. side of a building that hosts the East Bay Dragons, an East…read moreOakland social club & motorcycle bike club. Feisty green dragon has red fins & yellow flames erupting from its body. Ai Overview: "East Bay Dragons are Oakland's oldest iconic Black motorcycle club founded in 1959. Evolving from a car club into a brotherhood known for riding Harley-Davidsons, community activism, and fostering positive identity for Black men, navigating racism & stereotypes while providing support with a legacy of leadership..." Creators: Vogue, TDK, KUFUE Sponsor: East Bay Dragons.

These guys are living legends and a great bunch to hang around with, be sure to show up whenever…read morethey have an event or if you can catch up with them peeling rubber down the mean streets of East Oakland. Shot out to Tobie, Pac-Man and Tugboat! LLH&R.

Harold is such a cool guy. Embracing the 60s culture. Great customer service he talented…read morecreative and always ready to give time for a successful event. Attend the events at ART HOUSE & CULTURAL CENTER you will love the experience

One of my close friends and his band had the wonderful opportunity to headline a show at the…read moreBerkeley Art House. Loved the cozy atmosphere, the people, and being able to view beautiful pieces of art all while listening to live music. I've never heard of this place until my friend's show and it is one of the coolest and most unique places I've even been to in Berkeley. I will be back in hopes of purchasing some pieces for my home and supporting local artists!

As a high schooler I volunteered for our Key Club one year and vowed to come back as an adult…read more Finally, made it back last night to see Carousel and I was so impressed with the quality of the cast and the production. The dancing and their voices were very strong. The main cast was charismatic. I figured this would be amateurish like how summer shows are portrayed on tv shows but this is talented cast with nice sets and production value with some effects. These is definitely a lot dedicated staff that puts a lot of love into the shows. What's amazing is the cast only recently performed a different show. These guys are amazing! The food at the concession stands was yummy and the bathrooms were clean. Some door latches in the ladies room need to be realigned because they couldn't be latched but I expected portopotties so was happy have clean bathrooms with working soap dispensers and paper towels. The weather was pretty chilly all day so I was pleasantly surprised that I wasn't freezing my tush last night. A couple of blankets and a thermos of warm liquids did the trick. And, thank you to the generous donors who allow kids to watch for free. First night shows are also discounted for adults. For those who want to introduce your kids to theater without worrying that they can't sit through a whole productions this is an excellent family friendly way to give them a taste. They don't have to dress up and if you get a seat on the aisle they can take a break discreetly.

This venue fills a bit of the void left by the tragic closure of Cal Shakes earlier this year…read more Watching theatrical productions amongst the redwoods on a summer evening is not something I want the community to be without. We saw Anastasia this year, and the performers, designers, staff, and volunteers all created such a wonderful experience. The tickets were a little pricey, and the seats were a little hard, but there's no substitute for outdoor theater. (Bring layers so that you can bundle up once the sun sets!)

Geoffrey is historical when you walk in the building you realize from the photos of how much…read morehistory and the notable people that has crossed the threshold of this venue and the Soul food is wonderful now picture this you are about to be entertained by some of the bay area and world renowned jazz smooth classical R an B musicians !!! I recommend Geoffrey it's my go to Sunday evening relaxing with home cooking a very well mix of beautiful bay area people!!! My friends out of town guest visit we going to Geoffreys !!

Great live music. Great food. Geoffrey was very welcoming. Delma is such a sweetheart. First time…read morehere, definitely not the last. Great place to listen to music and hanging out with friends. Celebrated a birthday here and they were very nice to put the cake on a cake platter. Great vibes, friendly atmosphere.

This is the most beautiful venue I have ever visited…read more I love the layout with multiple bars on the back wall. It was very easy to grab a drink whenever I wanted. The merch stand could be in a better spot, but this is an old theater and that wasn't a thing back when it was built. I was amazed by the size of the stage once I got to the floor. From the outside I had no idea how tall it would be. The balcony is huge and for some shows would be a great view. I was on the barricade singing along to New Constellations and The Midnight. It sounded so good and I can't wait to come back for another show!

The inside of the theater is beautiful. Thats pretty much it for a positive note…read more Seating is super tight. Sound was not very clear at the balcony level. Unless you are seated very close up, you are just looking at an ant. Drinks are close to $20 each. Also, if you order water at the bar, they tell you to go get water in the lobby. Bad service for that.

I can't say enough about Elmo the DJ. With very little direction, he was the heartbeat to the best…read moreday of our lives. From standing in for one of our groomsmen during the rehearsal, to riffing a song mentioned during the best man's speech (we are still all wondering how the heck he was able to pull that off like immediately after the song was mentioned), to the beautiful dinner music played with classical instruments to the tune of a Larry June song (among others)... then he did was we really really wished for: bring the club out to our wedding. To this day, people tell us that are wedding was a PARTY. And this is coming from people of all ages. Everyone keeps asking us how we found Elmo (that answer is, out and about in Oakland one night, which is so fitting). I truly appreciate that he did so many thoughtful things that helped us, including mentioning the photo app we set up to our guests so they can upload their photos from the wedding. He truly went above and beyond. I will forever be grateful for his flexibility during our two wedding postponements due to COVID restrictions. His "go with the flow" attitude made the music/MC aspect of our wedding completely stress free. I should also mention that I love the wedding song template he provided to us... it all worked out so perfectly. He was able to do it all: uplights, MC, bomb music for ceremony, dinner, and reception. If you're looking for a DJ for your wedding or party, I couldn't recommend Elmo enough. Bonus points for his outfit!

A role model of a dj. Nicest guy you could ever have dj your party. Very reasonable prices too.read more