Soundwave Studios

Continental Club in Oakland, California, is a versatile event venue, bar, and restaurant known for a dynamic mix of performances—from burlesque and skits to local rap shows. Guests praise its spacious, clean space, friendly staff, and a high-energy vibe with unpredictable lineups that keep nights exciting. Some reviews note safety and service concerns in rare incidents.

Scene is a spacious Oakland event venue at 274 12th St, offering ample parking and a ready-to-use setup with tables and chairs provided, a small kitchen, three bathrooms, and audio gear including a microphone and Bluetooth speaker. Guests note a responsive staff, easy check-in/out, and a versatile, clean space that adapts from birthdays to corporate events. Next to a parking garage, it features strong acoustics, good light, and room to customize.

Oakland Music Complex is a spacious, three-floor venue at 1255 21st St in Oakland, CA. The property features over 160 rooms and hosts top talent across genres, creating a vibrant, musical community. Reviewers praise its security, helpful management, and welcoming atmosphere, noting the constant evolution since its early days. Each room offers a unique experience, with a vibe that embraces metal, rock, and eclectic sounds in a supportive setting.

Mama Dog Studios in Oakland is a clean, classy space serving as both a recording studio and event venue. It features bathrooms, changing rooms, a green room, and a kitchenette, plus a spacious stage and soundstage suitable for photo or video shoots and mini concerts. Guests praise friendly staff, easy coordination, and a space crafted to meet diverse production needs.

Fox Theater in Oakland's Telegraph Avenue is an art-deco concert hall and performing arts venue noted for its pristine interior, ceiling details, and comfortable lodge seating. Audiences praise superb acoustics, friendly staff, and easy parking nearby, with bars around the perimeter for refreshment. The venue hosts diverse music and events, from Durand Jones & The Indications to Robert Plant performances.

The New Parish is a beloved, intimate music venue in Oakland's Uptown neighborhood. This multi-level space features two bars, an outdoor courtyard, and an industrial brick-and-steel vibe, ideal for intimate shows with room to dance. Guests praise friendly staff, a varied genre lineup, and reasonably priced cocktails and beer. Some note the sound system could be improved and the second floor has limited capacity, so arrive early for a view.