Top Oakland Experiential Activation Venues

• Spaces for 300 Guests

• Spaces for 80 Guests

Yoshie Akiba, the creator and namesake of Yoshie's, opened a tiny sushi bar in North Berkeley in 1972 with her two best friends Kaz Kajimura, a journalist and carpenter, and Hiroyuki Hori, a painter and Japanese cook. Yoshi's acquired a reputation as the Bay Area's top site for superb Japanese cuisine and jazz music over the following 40 years, becoming one of the world's most regarded jazz venues. Yoshi's is now a 17,000-square-foot award-winning 310-seat live performance venue with a state-of-the-art sound system and design in the middle of Oakland's Jack London Square. The theater has broadened its focus to encompass larger genres suitable for a variety of musical interests under the direction of current Artistic Director Daniel Grujic. ENKAI ROOM Private dining room, also perfect for presentations and corporate events. Simple & elegant, the Enkai Room features a wireless microphone and a projector/screen (available for rent). Capacity: 60-90 guests CLAREMONT ROOM Join us in our newly renovated Claremont Room, which pays homage to our humble beginnings as a North Berkeley jazz venue and sushi bar. The ideal location for a private event up to 80 guests. Capacity: 70-80 guests WAI-WAI ROOM Comfortable and sophisticated, the Wai-Wai Room provides an open view to the restaurant, with combined seating of chairs and banquettes. Max Capacity: 24 guests MAIN DINING ROOM Perfect for weddings and private events of up to 80 guests, the Main Dining Room is located along with the restaurant's full-length windows and provides a full view of the outdoors. Capacity: 80-90 guests SUSHI BAR Seating at the Sushi Bar is a favorite for sushi & sashimi fanatics! Book the sushi bar for your party and see our Chefs creating the most amazing rolls and sashimi combos right in front of you. When booked exclusively for your party, the Sushi Lovers Menu is a must-try. Capacity: 10-18 guests SEMI-PRIVATE DINING Semi-private areas can be created with our shoji screens placed in the Main Dining Room. Capacity: 10-30 guests DINNER AND SHOW PACKAGE We recommend that parties of any size enhance their experience by coupling dinner with one of the nightly performances in the Live Performance Venue. Our staff will reserve premium seats for dinners. Capacity: 20-300 guests LUNCHEONS, SEMINARS, AND MEETINGS Yoshi’s Oakland is ideal for private events at lunchtime; bring the ‘private’ experience to a different level by having our restaurant open exclusively for your group. Capacity: 20-300 guests

The Oakland Scottish Rite Center is located on the banks of lovely Lake Merritt, just a short distance from downtown San Francisco. It is the ideal location for corporate meetings, banquets, concerts, and fairytale weddings, with seating for up to 1500 people. In Oakland, California, the Oakland Scottish Rite Center is a wedding venue. This historic building, which combines tradition and innovation, provides an exceptional backdrop for weddings and other special celebrations. Couples and their guests will appreciate the opulent furnishings, friendly staff, breathtaking vistas, and possibilities to create lasting wedding memories. Facilities and Capacity This venue offers a variety of services to help clients realize their wedding dreams, whether they are small gatherings or large galas. Their rooms, which range in size from 10 to 300 seated guests, can accommodate gatherings of 10 to 300 people. With seating for up to 1,250 people and full audiovisual capabilities, the Grand Auditorium is a remarkable location for nuptials. The Grand Ballroom, which can seat up to 720 people, is ideal for events with large guest lists. This 10,400-square-foot space features a sumptuous ambiance, a full stage, and two projector screens for clients to display their one-of-a-kind love. Services Offered The Oakland Scottish Rite Center is an excellent choice for wedding showers, rehearsal dinners, ceremonies, and receptions. The personnel at this location is eager to assist in any way they can in order to enable couples and their guests have a memorable event. Tables, chairs, dishware, and flatware are available for use on site during events. Furthermore, the team is pleased to collaborate with other vendors and suppliers to ensure that each client's dream wedding is realized.