The Calvin Simmons Theatre in The Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts is conveniently located at the southern tip of Lake Merritt near Oakland’s Chinatown and Downtown areas.
Our event venues are easily accessible by car, bike, and public transit.
Transit Options
Car:
Take I-880 and exit on Jackson Street; our entrance is off of 10th Street between Fallon Street and East Drive.
BART:
Only 2 blocks away. Get off at Lake Merritt Station and head towards 10th Street.
AC Transit:
Bus stops for lines 29, 33, 40, 62, 88, 96, and 840 are all within a few blocks.
Parking
Onsite Parking at Lakeview Car Park
- 10 10th Street, Oakland, Ca 94607
- 186 onsite parking spots
- Provides convenient options for daily, monthly, and special event rates
OMCA Parking Garage
- 1000 Oak St, Oakland CA 94607
- 167 spots
- $5 per hour with an early-bird discounted flat rate of $20 (in before 10:00AM, out before 5:00PM).
- Regular incremental rates apply to those parking before 8:00AM and leaving before 10:00AM
Fallon Parking Lot
- 925 Fallon St, Oakland, CA 94607
- 38 spots
- $2 fee for the first 20 minutes
- $10 daily rate from 4:30AM to 4:00PM
- $5 flat rate for evenings and weekends
Lake Merritt Station Parking Lot
- 800 Madison Street, Oakland, CA 94607
- 106 spots.
- Advance reservations are encouraged through the official BART app.
- Daily Fee parking ($3.55 per day) is offered after 10:00AM on weekdays, on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Parking is free on weekends and holidays
Alco Park Garage
- 165 13th St, Oakland, CA 94612
- 767 spots
- $1.50 for the first hour. $7 daily rate
- Open Monday to Friday 7:00AM to 7:00PM
Madison Lot
- 1309 Madison St, Oakland, CA 94612
- 74 spots
- $14 daily rate from 4:30AM to 4:00PM
- $5 flat rate for evenings and weekends
Seating
- A 1,500 seat proscenium theatre space with brand new seats
- ADA-compliant stage & seating options
- 3 loge boxes
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