Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts (HJK)

Website https://www.hjkarts.com/

The Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts, also known as The Henry J., is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We manage the historic building and its programs through an operating agreement with Calvin Simmons Theatre, Inc., also a nonprofit organization.

On the National Registry of Historic Places and located in the restored former Oakland Municipal Auditorium, The Henry J. is a world-class event center featuring five distinctive spaces: a 25,000-square-foot arena, the 1,400-seat Calvin Simmons Theatre, the intimate North Stage Ballroom that seats up to 220, a gorgeous terrace overlooking Lake Merritt and multiple other spaces for events, rehearsals and performances.

Conveniently situated at the edge of Lake Merritt near downtown Oakland and Chinatown, this historic landmark hosted countless performances, concerts, community gatherings, and celebrations during its original 90-year run. Today, it is once again a vibrant destination for arts, culture, entertainment, and community connection.

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  • Celtic Thunder

    Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts (HJK) 10 10th Street, Oakland, United States

    Live Music

  • The Banksy Art Exhibit

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    Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts (HJK) 10 10th Street, Oakland, United States

    Visual Arts, BAR Pick

  • Skaters on the Henry J. Arena floor beneath Skate the Town lettering.

    Skate the Town

    Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts (HJK) 10 10th Street, Oakland, United States

    Lace up your skates and roll into The Henry J. for Skate the Town, a fun-filled afternoon of music, movement, and community inside the historic Henry J. Arena. Whether you’re bringing the whole family or ready to hit the floor for an adults-only skate, there’s a session for everyone to enjoy.The family skate is a […]

  • Gold violin and Orchestra Liberation concert details on a black background.

    Orchestra Liberation: A Symphonic Experience Featuring Music of the Black Diaspora

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    Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts (HJK) 10 10th Street, Oakland, United States

    Orchestra Liberation is a fresh, new, Black-led and musician-centered, Oakland-based orchestra bringing the power of the symphonic tradition together with the sounds, rhythms, and creative spirit of the Black Diaspora. Intergenerational and multi-genre, the ensemble reimagines what an orchestra can sound like, look like, and represent, rooted in a simple principle: our music, played by […]

  • Rockin' Holiday at The Henry J.

    Rockin’ Holiday at The Henry J.

    Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts (HJK) 10 10th Street, Oakland, United States

    Theater + Film, Live Music

  • The Peking Acrobats

    The Peking Acrobats

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    Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts (HJK) 10 10th Street, Oakland, United States

    Visual Arts

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