CounterPULSE is a community and event center that is wholly dedicated to supporting emerging artists who need a platform to get recognized. Off-beat programs define this venue which attracts like-minded artists and audiences. Check website for a list of upcoming events.
The Red Poppy Art House provides a space for artistic expression on Folsom Street. A quite cozy venue, with a total area of 650 square feet (60.4 square meters), the Red Poppy plays host to a passel of events, including musical performances, art exhibitions, dance events, and even film screenings. The venue also organizes workshops and art programs that have been well-received in the city’s art community. See the website for more information.
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Large and capacious, the Folsom Street Foundry is a versatile event space that hosts a plethora of local concerts, art exhibitions and game nights. It also doubles as a bar, serving beers and wine to its adoring visitors. Designed with industrial-chic interiors to lend it the expansive appearance of a large living room den, the Folsom Street Foundry also features television screens in its premises, ideal for watching sports games. You can choose to plop yourself on the couch or head over to nearby tables to play ping pong or beer pong! The Folsom Street Foundry has something for everyone that walks in.
Owned by the Berkeley Society for the Preservation of Traditional Music, Freight and Salvage is an all age venue for hosting music concerts. A growing hub for musicians to showcase their talents, this facility was opened to promote and develop traditional music in Berkeley. The Freight's superb sound system is composed of speakers and amplifiers exclusively designed and installed by Meyer Sound Labs of Berkeley. This venue is fast becoming popular on the international scene for hosting jazz and music festivals. For refreshments, one can visit the coffee house serving coffee, tea and snacks. Smoking and consumption of alcohol is not allowed inside the venue.
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