My first trip ever to a COMMUNE! Hahah California is funny…read more My office doesn't have a Christmas party, but the Halloween party is totally amazing. The last two years we've had it here. They have Dance Dance Immolation. Essentially, it's DDR, but if you fuck up, the machine SHOOTS A GIGANTIC FIREBALL AT YOU. You wear a complete fireproof suit, and sign a waiver, but I'm sure this is HIGHLY illegal. There are gigantic fire-breathing sculptures, and remote-controlled fire cars. Tessla coils provide lightning and, there are fire filled cauldrons dripping flaming goo. The guy from our work who's associated with these people recently moved to a different job, but hopefully we'll still do the Halloween party here!

NIMBY is an Oakland treasure. Think you're a supporter of the arts, alternative culture, and/or…read morethe DIY ethic? Then help keep it going by helping any way you can. Without everyone's help, these sorts of DIY spaces can't survive. I rent a space here, and it's a great place run by great people. The prices are pretty good for approx 380 sqft of space, and there are lots of interesting folks around most of the time. And NIMBY's famous parties are indeed as fantastic as people claim. My only complaint is that it's been a few months and all the various issues with the city have postponed promised improvements to my space, but that's understandable given the issues with the city taking up everyone's time.

Holds illegal after hours events with sound so loud, you can hear and FEEL it two or more blocks in…read moreall directions. They are not zoned for this activity and inconsiderate to residents in the neighborhood. Currently on hour 5 and unable to sleep. Most bars are already closed, why aren't they shut down? Definitely the city needs to be notified.

Dishonest management. 0 stars! Lease if you want endless favors and drama from management. Month to…read moremonth leases. READ THE LEASE before sighing! Forget about getting your deposit back.

Really enjoyed the quite, spacious, and artsy space to do remote work for the day. Meeting rooms…read moreworked great for conference calls and various floors to change up the scenery. Coffee and tea complimentary with vending machine snacks. A fridge is also available with reusable plates, mugs, and utensils. Will certainly come back next time I'm in the area!

It was not a joyful occasion (repass after funeral) but the venue once you get inside was…read moreincredible. Meeting Rooms & work spaces surrounded by creativity & art. Parking was horrible so go early if you have an event there. Neighborhood is not great so I did not take the offer for overflow parking a few blocks away. I was shocked to see the "street activity" going on just 3 blocks over (impacted my rating) If this building could secure a parking structure it would be a perfect venue. It's a bit of a maize inside but you get to see a lot of beautiful artwork & creative spaces as you walk through. The weather was perfect for the rooftop venue space. Plenty of seating and lounge area. The bathrooms are located 1 floor down so make note of that. Check them out!

Project Bandaloop is amazing! If I were good enough, and they would have me, I would drop out of…read moregraduate school right now to dance on walls and cliffs with them. Since that is not the case, I had resigned myself to frequent visits to their website UNTIL I found out that they host beginner and int/ adv workshops! Woohoo! Maybe I will be an amazingly talented beginner and they will beg me to travel the world with them and dance on the Petronas Towers, Chartres Cathedral, maybe even at Petra or the Coliseum. Please. Please. Pick me. I'll do anything. ________________________ Update: Since I have now completed both the beginner and int/adv workshops offered by Project Bandaloop, I feel this review needs an update. The workshop is a lot of fun, although pretty hard on the body. I figured that vertical dancing might have its challenges, but I had no idea how much a rock climbing harness and nerve endings could disagree. However, that did not stop me from going 4 days in a row...doubling up on pants and shirts can make a huge difference. The beginner workshop (5 hours over 2 days, $110) features a warm up, and then a rotation through the climbing wall featuring bouldering/dance, dance from single point suspension ("pods"), the trampoline walls, and the wood wall. The advanced workshop (6 hours over 2 days, $150) has an additional floor station and focuses on play and choreography more than orientation and skills. The workshops were between 15-20 people with 5-7 instructors. The instructors were great! Definitely gave the freedom to play, while also providing constructive pointers and maintaining a safe environment. The founder of Bandaloop, Amelia, was also in and out, watching the advanced performances, answering questions, etc. While she did not offer me a position in her dance troupe, I am definitely addicted, and will be going back for more. Maybe one day I can have my own trampoline wall. The one downer: the warehouse in Oakland seems pretty sketch upon first approach,. It isn't well marked, and looks kind of run down. It also can be tough getting in earlier, etc because all the doors are locked. However, the next workshop is in a new location close by in Oakland, so this may change soon.

truly amazing, innovate aerial artists! google them, and check out some of their performances, or…read morebetter yet, go see them in person!

A lot of up-and-coming studios in the East Bay are run by big corporations and feel out of touch…read morewith the needs of creatives--in contrast, Makers is a real community with managers who are deeply passionate about supporting the arts & helping real creatives thrive. Spacious, bright, private studios, wonderful location, and a vibrant social community! Whether you're a working professional, hobbyist or weekend warrior, all creatives are welcome here. The atmosphere is calm & focused when you need it, social & upbeat when you want it. The studios range in size from 10x10 to about 10x20, and they all open up to high-ceiling, airy warehouse with unique character. There's also a private back parking lot, which is something I didn't find at other studios in the area. They host occasional open studios too, which give the public a chance to step inside. Epic place!

I have been a part of MWS for almost four years, and it has been an amazing first studio…read moreexperience. From my initial tour with Jacques to participating in the East Bay Open Studios, the connections I have made with fellow resident artists have been invaluable. My growth as an artist during my time here has been insurmountable. I will miss my time here but will carry the relationships I have made with me. I part ways with MWS only because I have found a studio closer to my home. Thank you MWS for giving me a space and a place to grow and thrive as an artist.

We hosted my son's birthday and Master's degree celebration at The Phoenix last night, and it was…read moretruly an amazing experience. A special thank you to Saskia, who was excellent throughout the entire planning process--so helpful, responsive, and easy to work with. Levi, our host for the evening, was wonderful--kind, attentive, and made sure everything ran smoothly. And Sherill, the bartender, was fantastic--she made amazing drinks, and we loved that we were able to bring our own alcohol. The venue itself is beautiful, with plenty of space for guests to enjoy comfortably. The handmade wooden tables added such a unique and elegant touch. We also had a taco truck set up in the back, and everything flowed perfectly. Thank you to the entire Phoenix team for helping make my son's celebration so special and memorable. I highly recommend this venue--you won't be disappointed!

The venue itself is beautiful with a great layout -- it was the perfect setting for my wife's…read morebirthday party. Unfortunately, the experience was overshadowed by the staff. The bartender had a very dry attitude, and the on-site manager came across as rude and unprofessional throughout the night. We were even told to dispose of the last trunk of garbage ourselves because their bins were full. While several of us stayed late to help clean and move furniture back, the manager questioned one of our guests about a trash bag she had provided, as if he were doing something wrong -- when he was only trying to help. Overall, the space is great, but the people you're left to deal with could use more professionalism, appreciation, and customer service.

I met Susan back in SF when she was doing her drop-in workshops. The information she gave was…read moreinvaluable, From how to behave in a studio to analyzing a script and how to deliver a golden read. Anyone considering getting in to voiceover, or in need of a tune up couldn't do better than to work with her!

Susan, who teaches, the classes for Voice Media (it's also known as Susan & Friends) comes from a…read morestrong theatrical background and has been teaching these classes in the Bay Area for years. If you'll look at her website you can see all the other services that Voice Media offers (demo tapes, coaching, etc). The best part about taking voice lessons from Susan is that even if you are just a beginner (or someone who is considering entering the field) you won't feel intimidated in her class--and, best of all, you'll learn about the field from a real pro.

This place is amazing. I would suggest using this studio. I am also looking to book again.read more

From the owner: Catalyst Arts is a dynamic entertainment company in the Bay Area…read more This is our Immersive Media division-- offering customized VR Experiences to events of all kinds. We have 13 Quest headsets & a full VivePro capture set, & expanding immersive media capabilities.

Staff is super friendly and knowledgeable! They provide excellent customer service and truly care…read morefor every client. Expertise and acumen is second to none, best experience every time!

1. Understood my problem 2. Provided a workaround update for…read moremy old and slow MacBook Pro 3. Helpful and friendly (worked with owner, Jesse Nelson) 4. Quick resolution 5. Cut a deal on the update 6. Was direct with me, recommending a new laptop purchase (which I've done and expecting to pick it up on Saturday)