May 4, 2001
Jamestown Jam
The Noe Valley Voice listed the fifth annual Jamestown Jam at Broadway Studios: a dance party benefiting the Jamestown Community Center.
Read the archived community calendar
Community & Cultural Events · San Francisco
Bring your community into the room.
Plan a cultural gathering, community celebration or public conversation at Broadway Studios in North Beach. Tell us who you’re bringing together and what the day should mean to them.
See what’s happened hereThe upstairs theatre, shown in a seated layout.
Let’s make a plan
What’s your idea?
Just your idea, name and email to get started.
Your idea is in good hands
Let’s bring it to life.
What happens next
We’ll read your idea and help you find the right space and approach.
Something to add? Reply to your booking email. Your date is reserved only after the booking is confirmed.
Your reference ·
A place with a track record
Gathering has always been part of the building.
The venue’s history includes social dance and community benefits.
Swing dancing at 435 Broadway
Cat’s Corner
Cat’s Corner chose the upstairs ballroom for swing classes and live-music dance nights, continuing Broadway Studios’ social-dance history.
Cat’s Corner venue guideMake it your own
Start with the people you’re bringing together.
Cultural celebrations
Share the traditions, performances and hospitality that belong in your program.
Talks & community conversations
Plan the room for listening, discussion and participation.
Community showcases
Bring artists, contributors or local groups together with the schedule and access needs in mind.
A clear starting point
Make the practical details welcoming.
Tell us about the age range, access needs, program and budget. We’ll discuss the room and arrangements that work for your guests before confirming the event.
Explore all spaces & optionsRoom-rental starting rates
Room rates cover the selected space, a 5-hour event window, and the house sound and lighting system. Operators, food, beverage and service charge are extra.
On Broadway — WeekdayFrom $4,500
On Broadway — Friday/SaturdayFrom $7,500
Full building — WeekdayFrom $7,500
Full building — Friday/SaturdayFrom $11,500
The Mab — WeekdayFrom $3,500
The Mab — Friday/SaturdayFrom $5,500
Starting points, with the final scope and price confirmed in your proposal. An inquiry doesn’t reserve a date.
Good to know
A few useful answers.
Something specific on your mind? Include it in your inquiry. We’ll check the details with you.
Parking & DirectionsCan we host an all-ages community gathering?
Upstairs at 435 Broadway welcomes all ages and is reached by stairs. The separate step-free ground-floor venue at 443 Broadway is 21+. Tell us both the age range and access needs so we can assess the fit.
Are recurring community events possible?
Share the format and preferred frequency. We can discuss dates and terms; a recurring booking is confirmed only by agreement.
How many people can the rooms accommodate?
Upstairs: 450 standing, 400 theatre, 300 banquet. Ground floor: 300 standing, 100 classroom, 50 U-shaped lounge. Property: 12,000 sq. ft. Confirm the event layout.
Which space has step-free access?
The Mab, the separate ground-floor venue at 443 Broadway, has step-free wheelchair access and is 21+. Upstairs at 435 Broadway is reached by stairs. There is no step-free route or elevator to the upstairs venue.
Can guests under 21 attend?
On Broadway, upstairs at 435 Broadway, welcomes all ages. The Mab, the separate ground-floor venue at 443 Broadway, has step-free wheelchair access and is 21+.
Can we see the space first?
Start with your event idea, date window, guest count and budget. Once we’ve discussed the fit, we can arrange a walkthrough by email.
Your next gathering, here
Let’s make it happen.
Share the idea. We’ll help you work out the space and the next step.
Let’s plan your eventA room for your next idea