Gather.Connect.Celebrate
Vibrant
historic building in the lively Mission District.
Equipment Rentals
for meetings or celebrations.
Affordable
for every group. Ask about discounts for nonprofits.
Accessible
and located close to public transportation.
Flexible
1 to 230 people, 15 min. to days, daytime or night.
Extras
included like WiFi, chairs, tables and easels.
Available Spaces
Photo credit: Ike Shin Photography for i Heart Mambo
Auditorium
This 2700 sq. ft. room has a high acoustic ceiling and architectural details like a wood floor and exposed bricks. Rental includes 16 rectangular (2.5ft x 6ft) tables and 220 chairs.
Space Ideal For
- Conferences
- Workshops
- Fundraising Events
- Family Celebrations
- Exercise Classes
Capacity, 2700 square feet
Standing Reception (NO tables/chairs)
230 capacity
Theater/Classroom (ONLY chairs)
220 capacity
Banquet (Tables and chairs)
200 capacity
Rates
3 hour minimum rental.
Monday to Friday reservations only between 9 am and 5 pm.
$279 per hour.
Photo credit: Ken Gutmaker, Architectural Photography
Audre Lorde
This 1,500 sq. ft. room is filled with natural light and has architectural details like high ceilings, wood floors, and arched windows. Rental includes 8 rectangular (2.5ft x 6ft) tables and 65 chairs.
Space Ideal For
Exercise classes
Workshops
Conferences
Fundraising events
Family celebrations
Weddings, birthdays, and baptisms
Photo credit: Ken Gutmaker, Architectural Photography
Capacity, 1500 square feet
Standing Reception (NO tables/chairs)
80 capacity
Conference (ONLY chairs)
70 capacity
Banquet (Tables and chairs)
60 capacity
Rates
Monday to Friday reservations only between 9 am and 5 pm.
$165 per hour.
Photo credit: Ken Gutmaker, Architectural Photography
Room A
This 446 sq. ft. room is filled with natural light and has architectural details like high ceilings, wood floors, and arched windows. Rental includes 4 rectangular (2.5ft x 6ft) tables and 40 chairs.
Space Ideal For
- Classes
- Presentations
- Workshops
- Meetings
- Breakout room to complement the Audre Lorde Room
Capacity, 446 square feet
Theater (ONLY chairs)
40 capacity
Classroom (Tables and chairs)
24 capacity
Rates
Weekdays before 5pm
$50/hr
Space Terms + Conditions
Additional Services
Please contact our Bookings Coordinator for pricing and more details.
- Set-up and break down of chairs and tables
- Cleaning Service: May be required for some events.
- Event Assistant: May be required for some events.
- Sound Technician: Required when renting our sound system.
Payment Details
- When you sign the event space contract, you will need to pay a Refundable Security Deposit.
- The Refundable Security Deposit amount is based on event details, and other fees may apply.
- Full payment for the event is due 30 days before the date of your event.
Things to Remember
- Make sure that your rental time includes time to set-up and break down your event. The room will be empty upon your arrival and should be left in the same condition.
- All renters of meeting and event rooms need to provide proof of general liability insurance and have The Women’s Building listed as an additional insured. Exemptions to this policy will be reviewed on a case by case basis.
- You may serve wine and beer. NO hard alcohol is allowed. An ABC License may be required.
- Latest time for your event, including 1 hour clean-up at end of reservation time:
- 10 PM Friday through Sunday, if reservation ends at 11 PM.
- 9 PM on Mondays through Thursdays, if reservation ends at 10 PM.
Cancellation or Date/Space Change Policy
With MORE than 30 day notice – $100 Reservation Fee.
Between 7 and 30 days – 50% of room reservation cost + $100 Reservation Fee
Less than one week– Full charge for reservation
No Show– Full charge for reservation
Equipment Rental
General Information
- All rates are per day
- We bring, install and pack up our projector and P.A. equipment.
- You must install and pack up the stage with staff instruction.
- Our Sound Equipment requires a Sound Technician to set up, operate and remove the equipment. Please ask our Bookings Coordinator for more information.
- Discount packages are available. See below.
Stage
- One Panel= 6×3 ft. | $25 per panel
- Full Stage (9 panels) 9×18 ft. | $200
Sound System (Requires you to hire our approved Sound Technician)
- $200 plus $15 per microphone
Spot Lights (We do not have a mixing console)
- $10 each (19˚, 30˚, 40˚ spots)
Digital Multimedia Player
- $60
5ft. Moveable Tripod Screen
- $20
Portable Audio System (Includes ONE microphone, $15 per additional microphone. Maximum: 3 microphones.)
- $60
Discount Packages
Stage & Sound System | $300 (includes 5 Microphones)
Multimedia | $120
- Multimedia Projector
- Portable Audio System (PA)
- 1 Microphone
- 5 ft. movable tripod Screen
Book a Space
Let’s Start Planning
Please email our Bookings Department at bookings@womensbuilding.org
*Only appointments will be seen, walk-ins not accepted.