Entire Venue at Clarion Performing Arts Center

2 Waverly Place, San Francisco, CA 94108
Montgomery Street station (0.4 mi)

About this space

Clarion Performing Arts Center, offers a cozy and intimate atmosphere perfect for a wide range of events. Known as one of the top listening rooms in San Francisco, it is an ideal venue for live performances, workshops, film screenings, corporate gatherings, and more. The venue is equipped with adjustable roll-up shutters and blackout curtains to ensure privacy for any occasion, providing a flexible space for both private and public events.

The venue features a stage measuring 23 ft by 10 ft, making it perfect for live performances or presentations. With seating for up to 60 guests, Clarion also offers access to a separate galeria space and backstage area for added convenience. This multifunctional event space can easily be adapted to suit the needs of film or photo shoots, exhibitions, fundraising events, or VIP hosting.

Rental of the space includes basic amenities such as house lighting, a portable Bluetooth speaker, street-level restrooms, and presentation tables. Whether you're planning a performance, a community gathering, or a production shoot, Clarion provides everything you need for a successful and memorable event.


Prices

Sunday
Closed
Note: All prices include sales tax.
1-29 people: $225/h
29-60 people: $250/h

Pro Audio-Visual Package
$180.00/hour
Includes Pro Audio Package, Pro Visual Package, and recording with Sony A7iii Camera upon request. Tech support provided.

Pro Visual Package
$120.00/hour
Features ETC ColorSource 20 DMX Lighting Console, NEC Projector, Projector Screen, and tech support.

Pro Audio Package
$100.00/hour
Includes QSC Sound System, Soundcraft EFX8 Mixer, condenser, wireless, and dynamic mics, music and mic stands, plus tech support.

Grand Piano
$80.00/hour
Access to a Yamaha C3 Grand Piano.
Monday
10:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $225 hire fee per hour
Per hour
10:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $225 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include sales tax.
1-29 people: $225/h
29-60 people: $250/h

Pro Audio-Visual Package
$180.00/hour
Includes Pro Audio Package, Pro Visual Package, and recording with Sony A7iii Camera upon request. Tech support provided.

Pro Visual Package
$120.00/hour
Features ETC ColorSource 20 DMX Lighting Console, NEC Projector, Projector Screen, and tech support.

Pro Audio Package
$100.00/hour
Includes QSC Sound System, Soundcraft EFX8 Mixer, condenser, wireless, and dynamic mics, music and mic stands, plus tech support.

Grand Piano
$80.00/hour
Access to a Yamaha C3 Grand Piano.
Tuesday
10:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $225 hire fee per hour
Per hour
10:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $225 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include sales tax.
1-29 people: $225/h
29-60 people: $250/h

Pro Audio-Visual Package
$180.00/hour
Includes Pro Audio Package, Pro Visual Package, and recording with Sony A7iii Camera upon request. Tech support provided.

Pro Visual Package
$120.00/hour
Features ETC ColorSource 20 DMX Lighting Console, NEC Projector, Projector Screen, and tech support.

Pro Audio Package
$100.00/hour
Includes QSC Sound System, Soundcraft EFX8 Mixer, condenser, wireless, and dynamic mics, music and mic stands, plus tech support.

Grand Piano
$80.00/hour
Access to a Yamaha C3 Grand Piano.
Wednesday
10:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $225 hire fee per hour
Per hour
10:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $225 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include sales tax.
1-29 people: $225/h
29-60 people: $250/h

Pro Audio-Visual Package
$180.00/hour
Includes Pro Audio Package, Pro Visual Package, and recording with Sony A7iii Camera upon request. Tech support provided.

Pro Visual Package
$120.00/hour
Features ETC ColorSource 20 DMX Lighting Console, NEC Projector, Projector Screen, and tech support.

Pro Audio Package
$100.00/hour
Includes QSC Sound System, Soundcraft EFX8 Mixer, condenser, wireless, and dynamic mics, music and mic stands, plus tech support.

Grand Piano
$80.00/hour
Access to a Yamaha C3 Grand Piano.
Thursday
10:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $225 hire fee per hour
Per hour
10:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $225 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include sales tax.
1-29 people: $225/h
29-60 people: $250/h

Pro Audio-Visual Package
$180.00/hour
Includes Pro Audio Package, Pro Visual Package, and recording with Sony A7iii Camera upon request. Tech support provided.

Pro Visual Package
$120.00/hour
Features ETC ColorSource 20 DMX Lighting Console, NEC Projector, Projector Screen, and tech support.

Pro Audio Package
$100.00/hour
Includes QSC Sound System, Soundcraft EFX8 Mixer, condenser, wireless, and dynamic mics, music and mic stands, plus tech support.

Grand Piano
$80.00/hour
Access to a Yamaha C3 Grand Piano.
Friday
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
from $225 hire fee per hour
Per hour
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
from $225 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include sales tax.
1-29 people: $225/h
29-60 people: $250/h

Pro Audio-Visual Package
$180.00/hour
Includes Pro Audio Package, Pro Visual Package, and recording with Sony A7iii Camera upon request. Tech support provided.

Pro Visual Package
$120.00/hour
Features ETC ColorSource 20 DMX Lighting Console, NEC Projector, Projector Screen, and tech support.

Pro Audio Package
$100.00/hour
Includes QSC Sound System, Soundcraft EFX8 Mixer, condenser, wireless, and dynamic mics, music and mic stands, plus tech support.

Grand Piano
$80.00/hour
Access to a Yamaha C3 Grand Piano.
Saturday
Closed
Note: All prices include sales tax.
1-29 people: $225/h
29-60 people: $250/h

Pro Audio-Visual Package
$180.00/hour
Includes Pro Audio Package, Pro Visual Package, and recording with Sony A7iii Camera upon request. Tech support provided.

Pro Visual Package
$120.00/hour
Features ETC ColorSource 20 DMX Lighting Console, NEC Projector, Projector Screen, and tech support.

Pro Audio Package
$100.00/hour
Includes QSC Sound System, Soundcraft EFX8 Mixer, condenser, wireless, and dynamic mics, music and mic stands, plus tech support.

Grand Piano
$80.00/hour
Access to a Yamaha C3 Grand Piano.
Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago
Minimum booking duration: 2 hours

Capacity

Standing
up to 96
Dining
up to 60
Theatre
up to 60

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering
External catering allowed
Venue doesn’t provide alcohol
BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
Whiteboard
PA system / speakers
Natural light
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
Air conditioning
Storage space
Quiet space
Accommodation available

Music & sound equipment

Bring your own DJ
Own music allowed
Noise restriction

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Disabled access toilets
Ground level

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence
Temporary event notices (TENs) available

Host rules

1. No smoking inside the building.
2. No adult filming.
3. Food and alcohol may be served but cannot be sold.
4. Event breakdown must be completed by the end of the rental time to avoid overtime charges.

Cancellation policy: Very flexible

Show cancellation details

Clarion is a versatile venue in San Francisco that offers a range of artistic and educational events. Located at 2 Waverly Pl, the space hosts live performances, including music lessons, theater productions, open mic nights, and film screenings. It also supports literary events and art gallery exhibitions.

The venue is home to the Showgirl Magic Museum, adding a unique cultural dimension to its offerings. With its flexible setup, Clarion is well-suited for a wide array of events, from intimate gatherings to larger performances, promoting creativity and community engagement.


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