I've never had a business treat clients like this ever. Total waste of time. Owners kept harassing…read morepeople for years. Customer service is horrible. Absolutely would not recommend them.

Went there for an opening February and had a great time. Good art in Oakland, and a great space in…read morethe east bay. I will frequent this venue more often.

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.

Karousel is a super sweet new boutique on Webster featuring a rotating collection of local artists'…read morewares sponsored by the Women's Initiative, which is a non-profit that helps low-income women start their own business. I spotted the shop on opening day after my Tuesday farmer's market jaunt and there is already a nice selection of fine jewelry, scented candles and soaps, art prints, and really cute clothing and accessories. They told me they'll also be offering classes and to let anyone know that if they're interested in selling, to contact Susan at the shop. Very glad to have a new shopping choice on Webster -- there are quite a few new businesses popping up and hopefully it means this side of the island is finally coming up...

You definitely want to check out Karousel Boutique. A great addition to the Webster neighborhood!…read more It offers a fun and unique shopping experience and is a great resource for beautiful, innovative, mostly handmade gifts and products created by local artists. I found some holiday gifts that were really one-of-a-kind. Besides a rotating gallery of artists' goods, it's also a community center offering classes in yoga, sewing, the arts, etc. Plus, they have some really fun events featuring fare by local wineries, restaurants and bands to spice up your shopping experience. Truly an Alameda original!

I've driven by this yellow Victorian at the corner of Lincoln and Paru many times but did not…read morerealize this was an Arts Center that is a non-profit volunteer operated place for meetings, readings, showings and other creative doings. My friend's art exhibit brought me to the Center for the first time. As you enter, the Main Gallery is in front and the Signature Gallery, where my friend's Between Earth and Sky Exhibit was held is in the back. His 27 paintings are of recent landscapes, spanning the vast canyons and rock formations of the Southwest to the rugged cliffs and vibrant waters of the Pacific coast. It was great seeing the Exhibit and happy that there is a community art center for local artists to display their works of art.

Wonderful place to see, do and buy art! The classes are…read morereasonably priced. The instructors are very knowledgeable . And the Center organize a incredible Plein Air Paint Out every summer

CCSF students' display of bouquets are shown at De Young and Legion of Honor museums - not to be…read moremissed by flower and art lovers, because you get both! Inspired by the artworks, elaborate and beautiful flower arrangements are shown annually. It was quite crowded on the Saturday we attended, so weekdays might be better, if you want to avoid the crowds. Either way, this event lasts only for one week and the next one will be next year.

I've been going to the Bouquets to Art for three years now. The designs are always nice. However ,…read moreI don't know what the theme was this year but everything looked small and scaled back? flowers still beautiful but there wasn't a show stopper at the deYoung. That one belongs to Legion of Honor but there were a lot of empty rooms at Legion. Still a good, yet subdued show.

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 reserved this Hall for a Quinceañera. Tony was super nice and helpful. The Hall is big and has a…read moreparking lot on the back. Great place and friendly people to communicate with.

I would have to say, with everything that has Happened the past year.... our family needed this…read morecelebration location. The venue was perfect for our Graduation gathering for our boys. The caterer had a full kitchen for use, restroom were clean, the use of the projector and the huge outdoor space and ample parking made this place perfect.

This place is neat and it's a nice place to discover local designers. The original works here are…read moredecently priced --pretty reasonable actually. You can find a lot of modern artwork here as well as smaller works such as jewelry, cards, magnets and whatnot. The walls are covered from wall to wall with work. I didn't buy anything myself but it was nice to browse around. It'd be a nice place to find a gift for the art lover that you know.

A friend of mine paints there, and I have met other artists there who are very talented and…read moreconsider friends, although they're really more of acquaintances because I only see them at the gallery. You know what I mean.... A very large space, much larger than most galleries, and it's a working gallery, with artists painting amid the displayed works. Gera, the owner, is really cool and friendly. A great place to see a lot of very creative art and talk to artists as they create. They have a lot of events, usually on Saturday nights, which are always really fun, with music and good food and wine/beer/sodas/water. Plus, there's a huge free parking lot adjacent to the gallery, so parking is usually no problem. It's well worth checking out. I'm there often, and it's a great place to kind of just hang out. Buy some stuff and support the artists! It'll brighten up your home and help the arts.