We recently hosted our Connection Circle event at The Alice Collective, and it was the perfect…read morespace for our self-care and community gathering. From the moment guests arrived, they were welcomed into an environment that felt warm, intentional, and inspiring. One of the standout features of the venue is the beautiful bar area--its design and gorgeous lighting truly set the tone and added a special ambiance to the entire event. It created such a memorable backdrop for connection, conversation, and celebration throughout the day. The venue also includes a beautiful outdoor space, which added so much dimension to the experience. We hosted wellness vendors outside and even had a photo shoot on the other side of the courtyard--it flowed seamlessly with the rest of the event and offered the perfect mix of indoor and outdoor vibes. Our event included sound baths, massage therapy, wellness activations, and more--and the space accommodated it all effortlessly. Amanda, Lamont, and their team were an absolute pleasure to work with, helpful, professional, and genuinely supportive. If you're planning an event in Oakland and want a space that's both stylish and soulfully curated, I can't recommend The Alice Collective enough. We're already looking forward to coming back!

Very cute and spacious coffee shop event space with a private outdoor patio!I I was able to visit…read morethis space for a media event and whisky tasting. I met 1 of the owners and they encouraged us to spread the word!

I came here many years ago for a play that my uncle was in. It was good, and a bonus? I ran into a…read morefriend of mine from college. He dropped out for his acting dream. I tried to keep in touch and he was closeted so that didn't happen. But the first floor was beautiful. My school had graduations there and we went up to the fourth floor where there was a "smaller" stage and less room for the audience. I say smaller because it is smaller than the bottom floor, but it's not tiny. Again, it was very nice. The issue? The parking lot is abysmal. It's so small so I arrived a few hours early to get a space because street parking is a joke. Someone else I know parked in a lot and carpooled it in. Another issue? I'm not fat, I'm heavier than I was in high school and college when I was underweight. But I'm a normal sized person and the seats are so tiny that it's uncomfortable to sit in them. I had to be on the floor, I forget why and when told that I could sit in the teacher section, I said, "That's OK. I can sit down here with the students." Why did I say that? Well, it's because I was in a folding chair and there were no sides to rub against or crush my sides. I know that I'm not the only person experiencing that. I'm surprised that they didn't have a standing room only section for people too big to sit in the seats. I don't know how they plan to work on this, but that's no my problem. I'm with a K-8 school this year. But it's sad that whenever someone mentions that something will take place in the Scottish Rite Center my first thought will be of the discomfort of sitting in their seats, rather than the beauty of the auditorium in which I'll be sitting.

Attended an event here for UC Berkeley Labor Center. Built in 1927 overlooking Lake Merritt, this…read morefacility is owned and managed by the Scottish Rite of Freemasons. A huge location to host several type of events from small receptions to large conventions of a few hundred. A historic building with classic architecture makes for great photos.

I only visited this venue work place area, to hear Council Person Zac Unger, Distruct 1, give an…read moreoverview of the budget proposal for the coming months ahead. It was excellent. Mr. Unger is a former fire fighter who understands of course the imminent need to maintain our fire stations in Oakland. The space is large, open, friendly, attractive and accommodating. I would recommend having more than just one restroom however. There could be another one on the upstairs level already, of course.

Sarah and her team are super friendly and responsive. The space is elegant and maintained extremely…read morewell. Wonderful place to work!

Attended a beautiful gala here tonight -- benefiting young people in the foster care system…read more The venue itself overlooks Lake Merritt and the terrace is incredibly spacious. There is a beautiful bar set up and the lighting is perfect for special events as it really sets the mood for a romantic ambiance. I see a lot of potential in what could be done here. Hope I get to return for another event hosted in this space. Views are gorgeous.

What a cool venue!! I came here for the Candlelight Tribute to BTS, which was hosted by FEVER. It…read morewas well organized and the staff were friendly. Clean interior and nice bathrooms. I can imagine this being an awesome place for remote start up companies to have a space for their team meetings... but it could also be an intimate wedding or engagement venue! It has the VERSATILITY! The rooftop terrace has a nice tiki bar and a view of Lake Merritt & the Oakland cityscape. I was impressed by the protected parking garage (with a really friendly parking attendant!). Very clean and it felt safe to park there.

Absolutely a horrible experience I never Ben got to see a unit I called the platform and what I get…read moreis an automated system then when you actually speak to a person they are rushed or don't listen or just don't give a eff , I first came across a apartment complex Mandela and dealt with one of their reps who was insanely rude with absolutely no respect or filter, I'd seen a gentleman asked excuse me, if by any chance, are you a rep for the company he said ya why what's it to ya , I swallowed it because I'm looking and he was downhill from there I asked if there was a brick and mortar so I could go to and apply , why he said , I said I'm kinda ole school just like to , he combatted me until I was finally done with his BS , the sandwich board outside wasn't any longer attached to the Mandela building any longer because I'd called and they'd no idea what I was referring to even though they've a scanner code attached ...these people haven't a clue to what they are doing none , when I went into the actual building you'd of thought I was a parasite that had crossed into their personal space MAY... IVE BEEN STUPIDLY TRYING TO BE A PART IF THIS ARTHAUS SINCE MAY . Good luck people your insane absolute unprofessional unaware disrespectful people.

Arthaus recently bought the building I have lived in the past 18 years and within a month of taking…read moreownership sent an eviction notice for legally withholding rent for an unresolved mold and water intrusion issue. It has been months of living in the moldy environment and they refuse to relocate me or fix the actual problem as my health continues to decline due to mold. BEWARE

Elk's Lodge hosted a delightful birthday celebration in August, and it was a memorable experience…read more The festivities took place in one of their elegant ballrooms, downstairs, and were expertly catered by High Street Station. The food was simply scrumptious, and it was heartwarming to witness older Alameda residents coming together to celebrate the birthdays of their peers. We were also served by the Alameda Boy Scouts who were great servants and made sure our glasses were full and assisted with busing our plates. Elk's Lodge, a renowned national fraternal organization, has a close-knit Alameda chapter. The dance floor was a lively spot, and their Chardonnay was an absolute treat. I eagerly anticipate attending another event at this wonderful venue. Additionally, they provide ample parking in their own lot.

A very generous neighbor of mine invited my husband and me to the Alameda Elks Lodge Annual Crab…read moreFeed, which was held yesterday evening. I'm giving the lodge a four star for my dining experience and an enjoyable evening. My husband has been here more than a few times to play games of pool with our friendly neighbor and one of his friends. I have been here before for another event almost three years ago. The interior is beautiful, but the walls are thin. One can actually hear people talking in the next room. Our meeting place was the Mahogany Room for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. I did not want to stuff myself with the appetizers and not have enough room in my stomach for the main entree - crab. Nor did I want any libation before the meal. After the cocktail hour, we were escorted to the Rathskeller (basement of the lodge) where the dinner was held. The gentlemen on the waitstaff were lined up in an orderly manner, serving us whatever we desired - be it the bowtie/penne pasta, dinner rolls/garlic bread, coffee, dessert. Presentation of the crab, the wines (red and white), Caesar salad and the antipasti plates was excellent...casual, yet classy. Dessert was a serving of raspberry sorbet. The only minor drawback was the bowtie/penne pasta served on the same plate as the salad plate. Even though I did not win any of the door prizes after making a donation of $20 for 20 raffle tickets, they had some nice ones, such as the $100 gift card from Scott's Seafood, $100 gift card for Yoshi's dinner and show, $50 gift cards from La Penca Azul, C'era Una Volta, 1400 Bar and Grill, Jim's Coffee Shop, Pier 29. From what I heard, the lodge raised about $1,500 in raffle ticket sales. I also have to give kudos to the waitstaff, many of whom were very tolerable and patient with this woman who sat at the next table behind my husband. She was in the wine (whine) mode. "I want penne pasta. I don't want this dinner roll with butter. I want some garlic bread. Don't you guys have any garlic bread?" On and on she went...egads...she had a sense of entitlement. Yes, there were two bottles of wine at each table, but her incessant whining almost had me do a "face palm" on her. Ooh, I wanted to offer her a piece of cheese, which would have complemented a glass of wine very well. (Now, quit your whining, lady...lol.)

This center is really pretty! Came here to see Kamala Harris and the inside of this place is just…read moregorgeous! They have food and drinks as well and in this case they had special themed drinks which was such a nice touch. There is a small lot and street parking, I parked at a friend's house and walked over.

The architecture for this theater is lovely. The bathrooms must have been remodeled in recent…read moreyears, because they are much more modern than the rest of the building. They are very nice. There really is no bad seat inside the theater. But, the mezzanine has the best views. The acoustics in the theater need to be improved because it was difficult to understand when the performer was talking. But otherwise, this theater is highly recommended.

This place is awesome…read more We practice dragonboat out of this site. It's got plenty of parking, a public bathroom (and a private one if the Aquatic Center is open) and it provides programming for kids in the area. A bunch of other clubs rent their facilities ... but I think their long term vision is eventually to bring all the programming in house - and really make it for the kids and the community. They have a girls crew team that practices out of here. I attended a fundraiser for that a few nights ago and it's really a great cause. I'm all for programs that encourages, build confidence, supports young women. Sometimes there are weird people in the parking lots (some of those weird people are my teammates), and they need to take care of geese poop ... but I think all of these issues are ones that with more funding and support, can be easily improved upon. This place has easy access from the freeways, it's close to a bunch of businesses for after practice drinks / dining and compared to other practice sites, you won't get malaria or West Nile virus.

Why haven't more people been to this place? It is AWESOME!!! The first time I came here was for a…read moreretirement party upstairs. This summer however I'm taking kayaking here through Laney with my best friend. She's moving to Hawaii and wouldn't it be cool to kayak with her in Hawaii? Anyways...it is the first week of class and I am LOVING IT! The facility is clean, the workers are all so nice and friendly. The classes are awesome. I thought my kayaking class would be just us playing in the water however, the very first day we were learning the rules of water traffic, how to go forwards, backwards, stop, and even how to rescue a kayak buddy if they were to fall into the water. How cool is that? I cannot wait to see what we are going to learn next!!! I will update this review at the end of classes.