The Oakland Asian Cultural Center

388 Ninth Street, Suite 290, Oakland, CA

The Oakland Asian Cultural Center

388 Ninth Street, Suite 290, Oakland, CA

Capacity: 275 people

About The Oakland Asian Cultural Center

Our 15,000 square-foot center includes a 275-seat auditorium designed with lighting, sound stage and dressing rooms for performances and flexible seating arrangements for all occasions. Five conference rooms, a commercial kitchen (with an optional in-house caterer available), a lobby, a dance studio and an exhibit space offer year-round opportunities. OACC is centrally located, has a convenient parking garage, very close to ample public transportation, and is easily BART accessible. Let our memorable venue host your next special event, book now! View a 3D tour of our space here: bit.ly/OACC3Dtour

Event Pricing

Conference Room 2 or 3 Rental

Attendees: 10-30 | Deposit is Required | Pricing is for meetings only

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Attendees: 10-30 | $300 /event
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$300

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Conference Room 2 is well-suited for small group meetings, music lessons and language arts classes. Airy with an overhead skylight and furnished with comfortable seating, the room can fit up to six tables to seat 24 people, 30 people theater-style and 20 people classroom-style. The room has a white writing board and its own storage closet. Conference Room 3 Identical to Conference Room 2 but without the skylight, this space can accommodate small meetings as well as class. Rental can include either tables (up to six tables to seat 24 people) or comfortable chairs to seat 30 people theater- style and 20 people classroom-style. The room has a white writing board and its own storage closet. Event Rates Conference 2 - 4 hours $300 Conference 2 - 8 hours $400 Conference 2 - Additional Event hours $60 each Conference 2 - Additional Setup hours $40 each Non-Profit Rates Conference 2 - 4 hours $200 Conference 2 - 8 hours $300 Conference 2 - Additional Event hours $45 each Conference 2 - Additional Setup hours $40 each Please review our attachment for more options.

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Conference Room 4 or 5 Rental

Attendees: 10-130 | Deposit is Required | Pricing is for meetings only

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Attendees: 10-130 | $450 /event
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$450

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Conference Rooms 4 & 5 are large rooms which can be rented singularly or together. Separated from each other by a moveable partition, the two rooms combined can accommodate up to 130 people theater-style or 70 people classroom style. The large space is also ideal for receptions and social gatherings of up to 249 people. Both conference rooms are well-suited for large meetings or classes. Event Rates Conference 4 - 4 hours $450 Conference 4 - 8 hours $550 Conference 4 - Additional Event hours $75 each Conference 4 - Additional Setup hours $40 each Non-Profit Rates Conference 4 - 4 hours $360 Conference 4 - 8 hours $450 Conference 4 - Additional Event hours $65 each Conference 4 - Additional Setup hours $40 each Please review our attachment for more options.

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Dance Studio Rental

Attendees: 2-25 | Deposit is Required | Pricing is for parties and meetings only

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Attendees: 2-25 | $330 /event
Pricing for parties and meetings only

$330

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Auditorium Rental

Attendees: 10-325 | Deposit is Required | Pricing is for all event types

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Attendees: 10-325 | $1,100 /event
Pricing for all event types

$1,100

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OACC is pleased to announce an exciting new rental program! Now you can rent the beautiful Edward W. Chin Auditorium for 30% off the published price, during weekday daytime hours 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. ** The Edward W. Chin Auditorium is a space that has dark wood paneling and contemporary details that create an ambience of elegance. Cathedral ceilings that reach a height of 16 feet allow for excellent acoustics. Completed with a generous donation from Edward and Yuri Chin, the auditorium is equipped with modern sound and lighting systems. It also has a stage with curtains and front house lighting. Theater-style seating can accommodate an audience up to 325 people while banquets can seat up to 220 guests. A large stage, hardwood floors, dressing rooms, and audio-video capacity make the Edward W. Chin auditorium adaptable to a variety of uses- from theater and music performances to banquets, receptions and major conferences. Event Rates 4 hours $1200 8 hours $1800 Additional Event Hours $200 each Additional Setup Hours $100 each Non-Profit Rates 4 hours $900 8 hours $1350 Additional Event Hours $160 each Additional Setup Hours $80 each Please review our attachment for more options.

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Last Updated: 3/19/2024

Event Spaces

Edward W. Chin Auditorium-Stage Area

Maximum Capacity: 385
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The Edward W. Chin Auditorium is a space that has dark wood paneling and contemporary details that create an ambiance of elegance. Cathedral ceilings that reach a height of 16 feet allow for excellent acoustics. At the front of the Auditorium is a stage with curtains, standard theater stage lighting, and a 9’ x 12’ projection screen. The Auditorium is also equipped with a full sound system. High ceilings and fabric-covered walls allow for excellent acoustics. Behind the stage are two dressing rooms, each with its own bathroom. With its open floor-plan, flexible seating arrangements, stage, and audio-visual capacity, the Auditorium easily adapts to a variety of uses: from banquets and receptions to conferences, workshops, performances, film screenings, and sporting tournaments. Dimensions/Capacity Auditorium 60' x 53' x 16' Square Feet 3180 Banquet Seating 175 Theater Seating 275 Standing Room 385 Conference TBD Classroom TBD Stage Area 45.5' x 24' x 14' Stage Square Feet 1092

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 175 People

Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 160 People

Reception
Capacity: 385 People

Seating Capacity
Capacity: 275 People

Theater
Capacity: 275 People

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Features

Atmosphere/Decor: We feature dark wood paneling and contemporary details that create an ambiance of elegance.
Floor Covering: Hardwood floor
Floor Number: 2
Number of Green Rooms: 2
Special Features: Internet is available throughout our venue. We offer a 12' drop down screen with a projector on stage. Hybrid meeting capabilities are available with high speed Wifi, webcam, and a 60" TV on wheels.

Conference Room 1

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Wet Bar

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Floor Covering: Carpet

Conference Room 2

Maximum Capacity: 30
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Supported Layouts and Capacities

Classroom - 18"
Capacity: 12 People

Conference
Capacity: 20 People

Theater
Capacity: 30 People

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Conference Room 3

Maximum Capacity: 30
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Classroom - 18"
Capacity: 12 People

Conference
Capacity: 20 People

Theater
Capacity: 30 People

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Conference Room 4/5

Maximum Capacity: 40
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General Event Space | Maximum Capacity: 40

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 40 People

Classroom - 18"
Capacity: 12 People

Conference
Capacity: 20 People

Theater
Capacity: 30 People

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Dance Studio

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Edward W. Chin Auditorium

Maximum Capacity: 325
Auditorium

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Auditorium | Maximum Capacity: 325

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Seating Capacity
Capacity: 325 People

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Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

Features

Floor Covering: Wood
Number of Green Rooms: 2

Kitchen

Maximum Capacity: 12
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Kitchen

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Seating Capacity
Capacity: 12 People

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Fully Equipped Kitchen

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ADA/ACA Accessible
On-Site Catering Service
Outside Catering Allowed
Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

Features

Max Number of People for an Event: 275
Number of Event/Function Spaces: 6
Special Features: We have an onsite caterer that can be hired indepent of the space with access to parking, internet, changing rooms, loading dock, a commercial kitchen and elevators.
Total Meeting Room Space (Square Feet): 15,000
Year Renovated: 2023

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