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Venue Rental

What happens after submit: you land in the shared Prep → Live → Done booking workspace (quote, agreement, go-live, closeout) — same simplified flow as Open Call. The old multi-step rental detail page is retired.

Estimate your rental cost

Ground floor main space · estimate your quote below. Hours should include setup and breakdown time.

Rental cost preview · ground floor main space

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Preferred dates & times

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DATE REQUEST 2 (optional)
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Ground floor layout

Main rental space — stage, seating, bar, café, restrooms, and entrances (837 Union Street).

ShapeShifter Lab ground floor plan showing stage, open seating and dance floor, bar, café, two restrooms, and main entrances on Union Street
Ground floor main space · not to scale for life-safety egress — confirm layout with booking@ for your event type.

Spaces on this level

Stage
24′ × 12′ platform (top of plan) — live music and presentations; grand-piano friendly.
Open Seating Area / Flex table arrangement / Dance Floor
Central open floor (as labeled on plan) — receptions, seated dinners, workshops, or dancing.
Bar
L-shaped service bar (lower right) — hosted beverage packages and bar staff included per rental agreement.
Café counter
Lower left — drop-off catering, coffee service, or light buffet staging.
Restrooms
Two accessible restrooms (top center and upper right).

Capacity & access

Guest capacity
196 seated + standing combined · up to 120 with table seating (larger groups need a custom quote).
Main entrance
Union Street side (left on plan) — wide double doors plus standard entry for load-in.
Additional access
Stair connections at upper and lower left; confirm load-in path with the team when you book.

Gallery

Photos of downstairs and upstairs spaces.

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Submit your rental request

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YOUR DETAILS
RENTAL DETAILS
Filled automatically from the cost preview above. Draft agreement available upon agreeing to quote, subject to event details finalization. Deposit is 50% of this amount upon signing your agreement.

Thank you for your interest in hosting with us!

Typically, 6 hours works well for these events and usually includes:

  • 2 hours for setup
  • 3 hour event
  • 1 hour for breakdown

The rate includes:

  • Audio/visual technician (DJ sound connection, slideshow/video playback, microphones for speeches, etc.)
  • Site supervisor
  • Bartender and bar back staff
  • Use of our existing music backline including grand piano, bass amp, guitar amps, stage monitors, etc. (mainly useful for live music, chanting, or musical accompaniment)
  • Projector and screen for montage, presentations, or movies
  • Up to 3 in-person meetings for event planning

Additional charges would typically apply only if:

  • Attendance exceeds 100 guests
  • Additional staffing is needed (food setup attendants, stations, etc.)
  • Additional third-party vendors are involved beyond a DJ, caterer, furniture delivery/pickup, or florals/balloons

In most cases, the standard package is sufficient for a smooth event. A signed rental agreement and non-refundable 50% deposit are required to secure your reservation. The remaining rental balance is due 30 days before your event. Beverage balance is typically settled closer to the event using final headcount.

After you submit, you continue in the Prep → Live → Done booking workspace (same simplified flow as Open Call) for quote confirmation, agreement, and go-live. Questions anytime — email booking@.

For ticketed performances up to 1 hour, use Open Call. For performance-based rentals over 1 hour, use the performance rental form (mission-aligned sliding scale). This page is for private space rentals.

Capacity: 196 seated + standing · max 120 table seating 50% deposit on signing 6-hour typical block (setup + event + breakdown) Ground floor main space
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