“Bloc15 in Oakland, California, is one of the most vibrant and well-designed event venues I’ve ever experienced. The atmosphere hits you the moment you step inside, industrial yet polished, with sleek lighting and a layout that perfectly balances open energy and intimate vibes. The sound system is clean and powerful, ideal for battles, performances, and parties alike. Every corner feels like it was built for creatives to shine.
I had the honor of competing and winning the “Double or Nothing” popping battle there in 2025, and the energy that night was unreal. The crowd was hyped, the dancers came with heavy styles, and the judges held everyone to a high standard exactly the kind of environment that makes you push past your limits. Bloc15 gave the event a professional yet underground feel, with smooth transitions between showcases, battles, and staged cyphers.
Beyond the dance floor, the venue’s staff were welcoming and on point, making sure everything ran smoothly. Whether it’s a dance event, concert, or private function, Bloc15 delivers the perfect mix of culture, class, and creativity. Oakland’s dance scene felt alive in that space and I’ll never forget the night I took home my first Oakland win?”
“Shoutout to TW for a welcoming coworking environment. I was traveling from out of state and booked a meeting room for a few hours and it was exactly what I needed. I left my laptop charger there and they mailed it back to me no problem. Wish I lived closer !”
“Sometimes you just need a quiet comfortable place to relax and collect your thoughts. The rotunda is perfect for that. Not too many spots in downtown Oakland are quiet and peaceful, the rotunda is”
“Scene was the perfect spot for my daughter’s Sweet 16! There was plenty of parking, and the space was super roomy with tables and chairs already provided. The little kitchen and three bathrooms were great too! Working with Toby was super easy. He was so responsive and accommodating. The check-in and check-out process was a breeze. I’d definitely book this place again! Highly recommend!”
“We held a wonderful Christ centered art mixer and concert here at the WELL, and it was a wonderful event space! Will definetly be hosting more events in the future and the price is very affordable!”
“Came Here Looking For "Padrón Gril" A Vegan Spot I Saw On TikTok. Turns Out It Was A Vendor Working With Korner Kitchen At The Time. However, Korner Kitchen Is Legit! Menu Is Small But The Options Seem Delicious! To Order Food You Walk Up To The Bar Straight In The Middle Of The Patio & You Get A Chance To Look At Their Menu Or Whatever Vendor They Are Working With At The Moment. I Spoke With Who Im Thinking Is The Owner. Didn't Get His Name But Guy Was Very Friendly, Professional & If You Need Any Food Recommendations From The Menus He Got You! He Recommended I Get Their "Noodle Belly $20. Not Too Expensive As Long As The Flavors There. Comes With Garlic Noodles Your Choice Of Protein & A Vegetable. I Ordered The Broccolini With Shrimp! Belive Me Flavors Were Definitely There! The Patio Has Three Large Screen TVs So You Can Eat And Wacth Whatever Is Happening At The Time. Today They Had The UFC Fight And Summer Slam! Nice. Would I Come Here Again. Sure, But With Friends! The Vibes Are Nice Here & Service Is On Point!”
“Truly an amazing winery, teaches you all you need to know about wine! Great service! Good conversation and fun activities for members! Definitely check it out!! The owner is amazing and is very sweet”
“Edit: Opportunities for sliding scale and time trade are now being offered for events! Ask your event coordinator to be sure as it's still dependent on each event to adopt this offering.----------Decent venue structurally: sound is good and floors are nice. Yet for a community space in OAKLAND the prices aren't very reflective of the capitalized oppression of those less privileged in the surrounding neighborhood. I have asked multiple times about sliding scales, or pricing options for those less monetarily advantaged. There has been no response or apparent consideration of these marginalized people who need community and a space much more than anyone who currently "supports" the space with fiat currency. ?I hope this may spark a review of the monetary practices employed and culminate in more choices to allow everyone the opportunity to participate.”
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Great I want to give a resounding shout-out to Ariel and Patrick, the proprietors of this amazing establishment. I have been to events at ShotClock 3 times and am always impressed by this space and by them. I am hosting an event there soon and they made it so easy to book the space. They are warm and welcoming and are extremely community oriented! They are all about SERVICE! I feel so blessed to have this space available for weddings, parties, baby showers, funeral repasts, community events, etc. YouTube will not be disappointed if you use
this space for your next event!
Thank you both for all that you are and do! Keep up the excellent work!”
“We had my brother in laws birthday party there it was awesome. The food was great and the atmosphere was really nice. The staff was fantastic and the birthday party was a huge success and everyone had a great time!”
“This venue was perfect for what we wanted! We wanted a small wedding of 50 guests and I was looking for a place with some scenery and not just a boring hall that needed a lot to look beautiful. We were on a small budget so we also needed something at a reasonable price. This place hit all that and more. All of our guests loved the venue and it helped that it was a beautiful sunny day. The garden area made for a beautiful backdrop for the ceremony and great for photos. The lake was beautiful with all the ducks swimming around. I loved everything about this venue and definitely recommend it if you are having a small wedding.”
“I had my wedding here at Fairview Metropolitan and it was the MOST AMAZING DAY EVER! For starters Angela Muse helped us from start to finish on planning our day and every little detail in between! She was amazing to work with, she was clear, communicative, friendly and organized which is everything you want when you are planning your wedding! When I arrived at my reception I was blown away by the decor and how beautiful every detail was! Thank you so much Angela for all of your hard work and support in making my dream reception!!!
The vendors that are connected to Fairview that I opted into having was DJ Keel and Ting at Montclair Florist. DJ Keel was a phenomenal MC and met with us ahead of time to get an idea of how we wanted our wedding MC'd as well as what we wanted our music to be like and let me tell you he achieved it!!! My guests were laughing, entertained and raving about the music all night! Thank you Dj Keel!
I coordinated with Ting from Montclair Florist and although we did not talk much I have to say my bouquet and center pieces were the most beautiful flower arrangements I have ever seen! The flowers were stunning and she ran with the ideas I had and made it the most beautiful arrangement ever!!
My guests were raving about the food and we were so supported by KeeKee our Banquet Manager! She checked in on us and made sure we were good throughout our reception!
Book with Fairview you will not regret it the venue is beautiful and open, the tented pavilion is gorgeous, the food is delicious and the staff are phenomenal!!! Thank you Fairview for making the reception of my dreams!!!!”
11:45AM - 10PM
478 25th St, Oakland
Venues And Event Spaces
“The owner is always hospitable I usually go to Taava kitchen. Today I was on my way to the beauty supply....on a quest for food before heading back home. I followed the sound of the live DJ and was pleased to find it was coming from a place I get food from a bit regularly.Chef Alreca's food is delicious! Thank you for the environment and the food and thank you to Forage for hosting this wonderful Chef.Will be following more of her.”
“Oakland Nature Friends is a nature-loving hiking club and an excellent place for yearly German dances and German festivals. I attended the Biergartenfest 2018 and it is such a beautiful location. I enjoyed the entertainment. The costumed NF Schuhplatter dancers were fun. The German beer and food was delicious. I can't wait for Octoberfest.”
“Rented Warehouse416 for my parents surprise 70th birthday party this last weekend. Such an amazing spot. Christine was very kind and patient with our indecisiveness in the setup and let us move things around as needed and to our liking. I really enjoyed the party and this space! I highly recommend.”
“We rented the space for our daughters 1st birthday and it was perfect. We had 50 friends and children and could have easily held twice as much comfortably. The turf patio was great for kiddos to crawl and the space is full of games for adults and kids (cornhole, 4square, giant connect 4 and jengo). We used the gymnasium for games and the bleachers for some great group pictures. Would recommend for kids bday parties and even adult parties if you're looking for a fun space to invite a large group.”
“The Staff are absolute Professionals in every sense of the Word.
I took my Alameda County employment exam and was instructed down to the T.
Thank you Kindly!!!$”
“I never knew how to wear red pants until they told me. I will forever be indebted...
This place has super awesome events and theater. Definitely check it out.”
“Great location, vibes, wine, snacks & service. Friends from SF can come over on the ferry & meet there. Just can’t say enough good things about Rosenblum!”
“Hosting events at The Alice Collective is an absolute pleasure. It's been perfect for executive offsite dinners. And, I can imagine holding a reunion or birthday party there as well. The bar service and menus are a highlight of all our gatherings. And the outdoor palm patio is an added bonus.”
“We used Metal & Match for a big non-profit Gala, based on a recommendation as they catered for us in the past. Chris and his team are fantastic to work with - they are communicative, responsive, and understood what our goals were for the event. They were our caterer, bar, and furniture rental, and they were very easy to work with throughout the planning process and the night of the event (including set-up and clean-up). Chris is extremely friendly and a generous partner to work with. We had one slight hiccup out of Chris's control but I would recommend him and his team to anyone as we had a fantastic experience. And everyone loved the food!!”
“Great venue! I celebrated my bestfriend's 50th birthday there on 7/25/26. A time was had. The staff were super nice and the bathrooms were well maintained. Elevators are available.”
“Yes I was up there at the Oakland ZOO for the healthy living events for the seniors citizen of E E Cleveland seniors apartment complex it was a good event with different types of senior services for us on health care matter and it seem like the snow building as u say look like it can hold 50 or more but you will have to contact the Oakland ZOO information desk by Google the address and location of who to contact and they can give you the right information you need to no about that building”
“I’ve given several events at this location always five stars. Communication was always good. The pricing was good. The kitchen was a good size and all the accommodations. The inside outside the backyard area was really nice. Were able to bring a few cars back and parking isn’t the best but it is enough parking if you utilize it correctly, but I would definitely recommend.”
“I’ve been to Oakstop yesterday , and imo it is honestly one of the best community-driven coworking and event spaces in Oakland. The vibe is creative and welcoming . it’s not just a workspace, it feels like a hub for local artists, entrepreneurs, and professionals. The staff is super friendly and helpful, the art on the walls is always changing and inspiring, and the location near 19th Street BART makes it so convenient. Whether you’re hosting an event, attending a workshop, or just looking for a place to work and connect with great people, Oakstop has the perfect balance of professionalism and community. Highly recommend checking it out if you’re in the Latham Square area!”
“Great space. You can do whatever you want with it! Parking is a little wonky, Google maps took me around the back of the address. If you host an event here, you'll need signage or staff to direct cars to the correct parking area.”
“What a fun race! Well managed and focused on supporting Runners. The community comes out and cheers you on as you get an awesome tour of Berkeley! The last couple of miles is all hills and I fell off my pace but I still had a great run and finished with a 00:01:52!”
“The staff were incredible, kind, professional, and full of energy. They made the whole experience even more fun. I absolutely loved the bunker. It was packed with clever tips, exciting clues, and brain teasers that really kept me on my toes. I had such a great time and would 100 percent do it again.”