924 Gilman

I've been here quite a few times over the last few years. The volunteers always make me feel welcome. The shows have been absolutely amazing. Every one of them. Without fail. Follow the rules (they're posted on the door) but once you're in you can pop next door to the brewery if you want a drink and come back if you're so inclined. Bring earplugs (you'll need them) and an open mind and don't be a jerk.

Super chill ambiance, I had tons of fun at the Jhariah concert! It was LOUD. I didn't have time to tell staff since the crowd & traffic was moving but a piece of ceiling did fall on me at some point of the night. So hopefully renovations are in their future but I still kept the pieces of wood as a souvenir! - it didn't hurt.

Goods time at a cool spot. If you like punk and rock local music and appreciate a classic venue then this is your place. Cash only, no concessions and no alcohol, so come prepared. Fieldwork is 2 blocks west if you want some great beer, and Farm Burger is two blocks east for a great burger. Gilman Brewery is next door for good beers at a quieter place. Plus, across the street is Whole Foods for anything else you might want. Watch the film 924 Gilman Street on Netflix if you want the history of the place. It's an East Bay punk rock classic joint.

I don't know that ive ever been anywhere louder in my entire life but it was a really cool venue and the space allows for a lot of different show options.Luckily they have a little shop that sells Kirkland brand microwaveable popcorn and ear plugs for a very nominal price. They have free water in Gatorade jugs and just ask that you re-use your cup, and they sell no alcohol so a night out at 924 Gilman is bound to be a budget friendly one.The staff here were... ambivalent? Which is fine. If I had my eardrums blown out on the regular at a straight edge venue, I'd probably feel similarly.There's a real grassroots vibe here, though they're apparently somewhat backed by members of Green Day as a thank you for being an outlet for them when they were coming up in the Bay Area. The selection of shows here run the gamut but the show I attended was a metal, then experimental drum band, then a funky one man from outer space band, then a metal robotic band. It was... not for everyone. But it was for me.

This non profit is an all ages, substance free music venue that really gears to the punk scene. It's been around for 30 years doing it's thing!While, I admit this was actually my first punk show ever and I'm not the biggest fan, I am a fan of 924 Gilman and what it represents and the service it provides for Berkeley.The Sunday night show was $10 cover, plus the $2 membership fee. 4 bands, 1 of which was a wizard and 1 of which had robots. Yep. The other were 2 were more closely to what I would refer to as death metal. It's loud, but it's something different.They have a little snack bar where you can buy ear plugs (needed), water and chips and such. Coffee is free, but a donation is encouraged.They are all about being welcome to all with no judgement and you gotta get behind it. Surprisingly, the bathroom was pretty clean!

I went to see a friend's punk set here a few weeks ago on a weekend night. I had this notion in my head of this place being filled with high schoolers given that it's an all-age venue, but that was definitely not the case.The venue's small but cool, the sound setup was pretty good (you can get earplugs at the front for pretty cheap), and the staff was friendly and helpful.Not sure I'd have the occasion to go back here much as I don't watch a ton of live music, but I'd be happy to go back.

My guy took me to a show at Gilman recently to see a friend's band. Gilman has been around for years, but it was my first time. I love live music. They don't serve any food or drinks, so hit up Pyramid Ale House or T-Rex Barbeque before you go. They are close by and good. The cover was only a couple dollars and the show was awesome. I had a fun night out and got to check out another local live music spot in the Bay Area.

I wish I could say that I discovered this place in my youth because I grew up in El Cerrito, right next door. I in fact did not discover it until I was an adult and even though I felt old going there, it is all about the music, not about your age.My husband has many more substantive stories than I. I wasn't that cool in my youth.

I came here in February with my boyfriend to see Pinhead Gunpowder play. When we arrived and parked, we saw that there was huge line going outside the building to get in. Not too surprising considering that it WAS Pinhead Gunpowder who was playing. The inside of this place is decently sized but since there were so many people here to see the show, it was extremely crowded. Forget trying to find a place to sit - you're standing the whole time. There's a small snack bar area in the corner of the building that sells drinks and snacks. There's a small 2-seater couch in the corner of this area where you CAN sit - if you're lucky to snag it first. Of course Pinhead came on last and they did an awesome job performing their entire album the whole way through. Billie Joe was great. I'm not a big fan of Green Day, but I have a new respect for him because he still finds time out of his famous life with Green Day to play a local show for some of his biggest fans. After the show ended, my boyfriend wanted to hunt Billie Joe down and try to get a picture with him. We swarmed through the crowds of the smelly kids and were able to snap a photo. Of course he was totally genuine and nice. Great show and a memorable one at that.P.S. - What's funny is an old friend of mine met Billie Joe backstage at a Green Day concert a few years ago. She had to get backstage passes first but all my boyfriend and I had to do was go see him perform at Gilman and hang out outside and ask him for a picture. Rad! It's shows like this that really make you appreciate how nice rock stars are because even though they've had great success and fame, they still come back to their roots every once in a while.

Such a dope venue. Caught the Zion-I show here recently and it couldn't have been a better experience. LOVE 924 Gilman!!!