1919
Community at the beginning.
Garibaldi Hall began as an Italian community gathering place. Its purpose was simple: bring people into the same room.
San Francisco stories · Your next chapter
A room with a past. A night of your own.
A community hall, an upstairs theatre, and the legendary Fab Mab downstairs. Bring your people together in a building that’s been part of San Francisco’s cultural life for generations.
Tell us your event ideaJust your idea, name and email. No finished plan needed.
435 & 443 BroadwayNorth Beach · San FranciscoNear Jackson Square & Chinatown
More than a century of gathering
Built for people to come together.
The best part of a historic venue is what it brings to your own gathering: a room with character, a stage with a story, and a setting that feels connected to the city.
1945
A Filipino community home.
The Caballeros de Dimas-Alang acquired the building, opening a chapter as the Dimas-Alang Temple and a home for Filipino community life.
1959
Poetry in North Beach.
Upstairs poetry benefits brought writers including Allen Ginsberg, Lawrence Ferlinghetti and Bob Kaufman into the hall.
1962
The On Broadway Theatre.
The upstairs room opened as the On Broadway Theatre. Productions including Under the Yum-Yum Tree and Evolution of the Blues became part of its theatrical story.
The Fab Mab
An independent spirit downstairs.
On the ground floor, Ness Aquino’s Mabuhay Gardens became a landmark of San Francisco punk and independent music. Upstairs theatre and downstairs music gave the building two distinct cultural lives.
Make the story yours
Your people. Your moment on stage.
Today, that same building hosts team gatherings, private dinners, weddings, fundraisers and celebrations. The theatre’s balcony, stage and warm interiors give you a setting with its own character, ready for the atmosphere you want to create.
Let’s plan your eventA few ways to make it yours
What are you planning?
Find your fit
Two spaces. One good starting point.
Upstairs · 435 Broadway
On Broadway
Theatre, stage, balcony, bars and lounge spaces.
450 standing · 400 theatre · 300 banquet
All ages · Stair access only
Ground floor · 443 Broadway
The Mab
A separate ground-floor room for your gathering.
300 standing · 100 classroom · 50 U-shaped lounge
21+ · Step-free entrance
Full-building buyouts are available. Tell us your guest count, layout and access needs so we can help you choose the space and confirm the plan.
Your idea starts here
Make your own night here.
Tell us a little about the gathering you have in mind. We’ll help you explore the space, setup and next steps.
Tell us your event ideaAn inquiry starts a conversation. It doesn’t reserve a date.