Price$$$
Neighborhooduptown
HoursDoors typically 19:00 on show nights
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Tip: Tickets via Ticketmaster or Another Planet; the balcony has the best sound.

Location

Address: 1807 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA 94612

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