The Lakeview club
Our Historic Lake Merritt Event Venue
With a 150-person capacity, The Lakeview Club offers a warm, comfortable lounge feeling with unparalleled views of Lake Merritt on the north side of the building. The space was original to and can operate as part of The Calvin Simmons Theater as a pre- and post-show party location. This Lake Merritt event venue has an intimate ambiance, which makes the space perfect for small arts events including community meetings, meet-and-greets, and open mics. Renovated in the 1980s, The Lakeview Club exudes a modern-day speakeasy vibe.
The Lakeview club features:
2,700 square feet of space
55 square foot storage room
Large, built-in mahogany bar
Arched windows showcasing beautiful views of Lake Merritt
Basic A/V capabilities
Catering access and services available
The Lakeview club Floor Plan
Stories at the Lakeview club
Inside the Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts are 5 historic venues, none more glamorous than the Calvin Simmons Theater. The proscenium theater was originally designed in the Beaux Arts style of 1915 by architect Henry Hornbostel - a former student of École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. Like other Beaux-Arts buildings – Oakland + San Francisco’s City Hall for example – the room features classical details and sculptural reliefs.