# Performing arts venues in Berkeley > Venues where the performance takes center stage without the pretension of a formal gala. Source: https://www.atly.com/united-states/california/berkeley/best-performing-arts ## Places (6) ### 1. Berkeley Repertory Theatre Small, intimate theater offers semi-circular seating for great views and a cozy atmosphere. Performances bring thought-provoking drama with lively action, enhanced by innovative sound and lighting. Courtyard and snack bar provide relaxed spaces before and after shows. - Address: 2025 Addison St, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/BerkeleyRepertoryTheatre ### 2. Cal Performances Concert hall boasts pleasant acoustics and roomy seating with clear views. Performances showcase diverse arts from music to dance and theater. Beautiful architecture and a Meyer Sound system create an inviting, high-quality experience. - Address: 101 Zellerbach Hall, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/CalPerformances ### 3. Shotgun Players at the Ashby Stage Intimate theater space offers inventive staging and theater-style seating with no bad seats. Performances feature creative new works and thought-provoking acting, creating a cozy atmosphere that connects audience and stage closely. - Address: 1901 Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/ShotgunPlayersAtTheAshbyStage ### 4. The Marsh Arts Center Small theater offers intimate seating for about 75 people and a cozy cabaret with a bar. It hosts innovative solo performances that are affordable or free. The space feels welcoming and community-focused but can be tricky to find due to low exterior lighting. - Address: 2116 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/TheMarshArtsCenter ### 5. Aurora Theatre Company Intimate venue offers close-to-the-action seating in a semicircle. Performances feature life-like dilemmas with no neat endings, enhanced by first-class production and strong directing. Audience feels fully immersed in authentic drama. - Address: 2081 Addison St, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/AuroraTheatreCompany ### 6. John Hinkel Park Open hillside with serpentine stairs and unusual trees offers a jungle-like atmosphere perfect for quiet play and exploration. An amphitheater hosts outdoor drama among the trees, blending nature with performing arts. Nearby, a natural wood playground invites kids to join the fun. - Address: John Hinkel Park, 41 Somerset Pl, Berkeley, CA 94707, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/JohnHinkelPark ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.