Epic Arts

Yet another reason I love living in Berkeley...South Berkeley to be exact. Good folks, good music, community involvement, and plain ole good times! A venue you wouldn't really know about unless you lived nearby or heard about it through word of mouth. A nice homey feel to every event they put on.

Check out Twang Cafe the first Sunday of every month if it's still happening. Yeehaw, babies!

I love Epic Arts, I love their mission and vision. If you haven't been to Epic Arts yet, keep an eye out, check their website and find an excuse to go!

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This non-profit organization offers a great mix of culture, music, poetry and a full range of community based events. They also sponsor the "How Berkeley" festival. I believe the space can also be rented for private use as well. It's a great spot, a converted Berkeley home. There are some big plans for Epic Arts in the near future, so stay tuned.

Tom W's review is excellent and I couldn't put it any better.

This is a very cool place to see a show though a bit of a secret... it's only open during performances so you won't just wonder in other times to get a drink like most venues. It's got a New York City-style "underground cafe" feel to it

It's very intimate and cozy with a funky and artistic style. The show line- up is very diverse - singer-song writers, poets, beat boxers, vaudeville style lounge acts, a monthly  Americana series, story tellers...you name it.

In addition to the in-house stuff their site lists lots of other events too.

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When you go to a show at this joint you feel like you have wondered into a private party and all the people you have ever wanted to meet are there.

The team who run this volunteer-based non-profit are some talented and hard working folks with passion and vision. Word is they will be doing a big expansion of the space to accommodate even more shows soon.