Waveworks Audio - the most amazing sound you've every experienced…read more My group has contracted Waveworks Audio for our last 2 New Year's Eve parties and we've been really impressed. This group is super professional, always on point, and provides an absolutely killer sound experience. Brad Katz and Waveworks Audio - 5 stars!

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

If you're looking for something fun to throw a party or even just a little pop up, this bus is your…read morebest bet! It's fully loaded with a bar and an amazing sound system!! I've had a couple of pop ups on this bus right in front of El Patio and it's always been a hit. Also, how can you not fall in love with an orange bus with a bar in it?! That's next level stuff lol Plus, Hamei is the sweetest and he knows how to have a good time, so don't be shy and ask about el bus bus!!!

Best Bus in the Bay!…read more We've rented as a cocktail station to serve drinks at a party we hosted (they killed it with the margaritas), as a party bus to cruise the mean streets of Berkeley, and have visited it at different events where it acts as a mobile cocktail station. In every iteration it's been great! They have friendly people driving / serving, the cocktails are always solid, and we found it to be really reasonably priced. The owner is also super easy to work with. Save yourself the hassle of making / serving drinks at your next party and hire El Bus!

We held a day-long conference at Oakstop on Telegraph and I was really impressed. From the outside,…read moreyou wouldn't expect how spacious it actually is inside. The main event room worked perfectly for our group, and having the kitchen area right there was convenient for breaks. Staff was helpful and responsive when we needed anything. The location on Telegraph is also super accessible. Would definitely recommend Oakstop for events or coworking. It's one of those hidden gems in Oakland that punches above what you'd expect from the street view.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

A while back, we coordinated with Simon here at Oakstop to reserve space for our table read. The…read moreplace was absolutely gorgeous, quiet, clean, and more importantly secure. The cast & crew enjoyed the area so that we could rehearse scenes from Ghosted, which is now available on sites like Tubi (https://link.tubi.tv/evpZji8i5Mb). I would definitely book with Oakstop again for our next production. This is an amenity that should not disappear from the community.

I've been going to Merritt Ceramics since 2019. I have worked in multiple shared-space ceramic…read morestudios over the years, and Merritt is hands-down the cleanest and most well-organized one I have found. ​The staff is incredibly kind, caring, and knowledgeable. I've taken everything at the studio from multi-week wheel throwing courses and one-on-one tutoring to special workshops with world-renowned artists, and I have been impressed with all of them. I am now a 'Daisy' member, which allows me to drop in and work anytime the studio is open. I have learned that I really enjoy sculpting animals. I love working here surrounded by other people who are just as deep into clay as I am. The space is well-equipped with supplies and tools, and the kiln turnaround time is fast. Come join us!

Great creative community, well established studio, very inclusive. Instructors are solid!read more

Tanoa is a dream to work with! He's sweet, professional, reliable and totally self-sufficienct. So,…read morewhen I'm running around getting vendors set-up for a big event, I never have to worry about Tanoa. He shows up on time, brings all his own equipment and sets up without me having to say a word. This is exactly the kind of DJ every event planner wants! Plus, he spins vinyl exclusively, and can customize the jams for whatever your theme is. He'll make announcements on behalf of the organizers (in a snazzy radio DJ voice), and doesn't get annoyed when I ask to interrupt and make a speech. A DJ with maximum cool and minimum ego...score! Apparently, he can produce an entire event with props, decor, lighting, etc. So, if you're in need of full service event planning, talk to Tanoa before you get too far. He's definitely a party pro!

I go to AT LEAST one A-Town event a week, and sometimes as many as 3 or 4. The bands are always…read moreawesome, and the crowd is always fun. No matter what kind of show it is, you're sure to meet some cool kids, and hear some great jams. Subscribe to their newsletter, and you can get weekly updates as to what's happening all over the San Francisco Area. Best events? Weekly there is Tuesday Night Jump at the Verdi Club... Monthly - Vagabond Lovers Club... Sexy Ladies and great music, and Annually - A-Town festival and the infamous Zombie Prom. Check it out, yo.

Just want to review this wonderful local business for their top notch service and artistry…read more I ordered a balloon arch for a Celebration of Life. The owner and wife delivered exactly what I wanted. Their response time was timely. Their delivery was exactly as expected. The product was beyond beautiful. I definitely know where to go when I have a party.

I wanted to support a local business, so I bought a birthday balloon here even though it was…read moreoverpriced. Unfortunately, the balloon started deflating before I even reached home--and I live just around the corner. I called the store and was told to come back, but once I did, they said the balloon had a hole and refused to refund, replace it, or even try to fix it with tape. When I first left the store, the balloon already didn't look fully inflated, but I assumed it was intentional. Clearly, that wasn't the case. Very disappointing experience. I won't be supporting this place again. For me it's not about the money but the way they handled the whole situation.

We were on the fence on paying for a photo booth for our wedding this past weekend thinking it was…read morea trend that was on its way out & that it would be a waste of money. We've seen plenty of photo booths draw little interest at events in recent years. Boy were we lucky to make up our mind last minute and hire Anita. The photo booth was a hit, and Anita's preparedness and attitude was the reason for it. First, she emailed us prior to the event asking for our invitation so she could see our color scheme. She created a cute photo frame that matched the colors and even theme to a T. Our guests loved the frame, and word quickly spread that the photo booth was producing cute keepsakes. Soon there was a line for the photo booth that lasted for the entire wedding. Despite the line, Anita worked tirelessly as she enthusiastically pointed out to each guest where to look for the photos and handed them the photos when they were done. It genuinely felt like she was part of the party as opposed to a vendor hired to be there. We just received our own copy of all of the photos in CD form, and we are thrilled to see how much fun everyone was having in these photos. The photos were cute, fun, and heartwarming. Thanks for making our wedding banquet as fun and memorable as you did. Price: Reasonable and worth every penny. We will be looking back on this for years to come. 10 stars to this company.

Bee's photobooth made our company Christmas party a great success! we had so much fun! There are a…read morelot of props to choose. Anita is so professional, friendly and fabulous.... It is the best decision I made in year of 2016 to invite Anita and Bee's photobooth to our Christmas Party. Thanks, Anita! I would highly recommend Anita and Bee's photobooth to all your private or business events! We rent 2 hours, but it is definitely not enough. We would love to take more photo.... So you'd better rent a longer time to have fun!