VENUE NOTES

  • Ample street parking nearby. Please read do not park signs and avoid neighborhood driveways. Keep valuables out of sight. See map above for where is ok in the AP lot. 24 hrs a day: do not park in the sound studio’s spots past AP in the lot.

  • Look for cubbies for personal storage at AP. If you come in with someone, consider sharing one if possible. Large bags and suitcases can be kept upstairs at the end of the hallway. Please keep your personal items and loose shoes off the dance floor.

  • Bring your own water bottle. Please no glass containers since classes at AP are mostly barefoot. There is a water spout and in the corner in the the main room with a drinking fountain.

  • There are two showers on site. You are welcome to use want to use them, but bring a towel and your own soaps.

  • Please keep your voices down while you're in the parking lot and walking to your cars. We have residential neighbors across the street.

  • Also, sort of along those same lines inside, we're trying to create a cozy, connected atmosphere during the dances. So you'll notice us snapping over clapping. Help us out an join in, and in general keep your conversations quiet enough not to disturb dancers around you. THANKS!

NEARBY FOOD

There are lots of quick food places walking distance from AP. 

  • North 2 blocks - Cassave (Mexican), Papa John’s Pizza, Touch of Soul, 4336 San Pablo Ave and CVS

  • South 3 blocks - Arizmendi (closed for dinner), Los Cantaros Taqueria, Las Brasas Peruvian, Wingstop, Grato Burger Restaruant, KFC, IHOP

  • South 5 blocks - Touch of Soul, Wally’s (Mediterranean), 7-11, Little Caesars Pizza, Smashburger, Subway, Panda Express, Miyozen

If you have access to a car: Bay Street, Temescal, and Rockridge are all 10ish minutes away and have lots of great sit down or take out options. 

BAmF will serve snacks at evening dances.

Free coffee bar 9p-midnight Friday & Saturday by Soul Blends Coffee.