This high-end guitar shop is the labor of love of Stevie Coyle. Mighty Fine Guitars will not only fine tune your instrument but also has an impressive collection of guitars that can be a collector's pride. You will find new as well as used acoustic guitars that are well worth the price. Learn to play one by the skilled owner. Though this shop is compact, it hosts concerts in the adjacent Lamorinda Music. The Big Room is their 85-seat performance space. Some of their previous listings are Dave Deighton, Michael Chapdelaine, Alex de Grassi, Laurie Lewis, Gurf Morlix and Mike Dowling. The tickets for the live music are reasonably priced.
Masquers Playhouse is a community theater that hosts musicals, plays, film screenings and staged readings throughout the year. The theater has been around since 1960 and is considered a local landmark. Home to the Masquers Performance Group, the playhouse is the venue for all of the group's productions and programs. Apart from serving as the venue of the Masquers main season performances, the theater also hosts a variety of programs for children and performances featuring local artists. Over the years, the Playhouse and its varied program have garnered much acclaim from critics and audiences alike.
The Novato Theater Company is a must for performing arts aficionados touring the city. The place has a very busy calander dictating eclectic events ranging from musical performances, drama, comedy to fund-raisers and more. The space is also extended for hire.
Located in Northwest Berkeley, the Waterfront Playhouse & Conservatory is dedicated to teaching both amateur and professional actors cutting-edge acting techniques. The playhouse specializes in the Meisner Acting Technique and the Linklater Voice Technique, which preaches a methodical approach to acting. The Feldenkrais Method is also a popular program at Waterfront, and encourages movement, which is considered crucial for physically expressive performances. The Waterfront Playhouse & Conservatory also hosts occasional productions.
Complete with brick-exposed walls and an old-school aura, this intimate music space is a far cry from venues brimming with thumping music and hoards of people. The Back Room is a compact place, which is best suited for acoustic, mild and laid-back music. A medley of artists perform at this cozy back space, from the likes of Michelle Jacques and Zeena Quinn to Alice DiMicele and Barwick & Siegfried. The Back Room also hosts private meetings, presentations and gatherings. You can choose from a limited range of packaged snacks and carry along a few drinks too.