Temescal Works, at 490 43rd Street in Oakland, California, is a renovated industrial warehouse that hosts company events, workshops and receptions for up to 75 seated or 125 standing guests. It also runs flexible workspace and meeting rooms, so a team can combine a working day with an evening event under one roof.
Seminars and company events
The event rental covers the main hall and the breakout areas, which makes the space useful for an all-hands day, a workshop with parallel groups or a launch party. The hall has multiple skylights, a 25 foot high atrium, exposed brick and timber, and street-level access through a roll-up door, which helps when equipment or displays must be brought in. A microphone, a speaker and a high-definition display are included, along with Wi-Fi, existing tables and chairs, and a site manager. Extra staff for check-in or serving can be added as an option. A typical day starts with registration at the roll-up door, plenary sessions in the hall under the skylights and small group work in the breakout areas. An evening reception can follow in the same room once the tables are reset. Because the building also houses working teams, ask when the hall can be accessed for setup and whether other tenants share the entrance during your event.
Rooms and capacities
The main hall and breakout areas are rented together. The stated capacity is 75 seated or 125 standing. Two conference rooms are also mentioned in reviews of the venue, and a separate meeting room offer exists for smaller groups. The venue can also be used for film and photo shoots, subject to availability.
Catering
Catering and beverage service are not included, so the organiser brings its own caterer. An adjacent kitchen has a fridge, a freezer, a preparation area and coffee servers, which suits a caterer who plans to finish dishes on site. Furniture setup and breakdown are not part of the rental either, so plan those with your own team or ask the site manager what can be arranged. Guests who travel by BART can walk from MacArthur station. For groups driving in, tell the team the number of cars, since parking is on the street and not reserved.
Getting there
The venue is three blocks from MacArthur BART station, with street parking nearby and easy freeway access. The building is staffed Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and members have access around the clock. Evening events should be agreed in advance with the team, who can be reached at hello@temescalworks.com.
