Plaza (3rd street)
About the venue
The Ruth Williams Opera House features a wooden outdoor stage with permanent seating, designed to accommodate performances and community gatherings. A landscaped garden and lawn surround the stage, providing a welcoming environment for various events. A floating walkway made of glass, steel, and wood connects the stage to the main building, enhancing accessibility and offering a distinctive architectural element.
About the venue
The Ruth Williams Bayview Opera House (BVOH) in San Francisco’s Bayview Hunters Point neighborhood offers a truly unique private event venue that blends rich history, flexible space, and vibrant atmosphere. Built in 1888 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this refurbished Italianate Victorian theatre seats up to 300 guests in its open auditorium and adjoining outdoor porch, making it ideal for receptions, performances, or dinner events. Nestled near Third Street, the venue sits within a community-focused, culturally rich district that is continuing to grow its arts and music scene.
Details
- Atmospheric lighting and design
- Rich history and vibrant atmosphere
- Flexible space for receptions, performances, or dinner events
- Seating capacity: up to 300 guests in its open auditorium and adjoining outdoor porch
- Outdoor stage with permanent seating, accommodating performances and community gatherings
- Landscaped garden and lawn surrounding the stage
- Flooding walkway connecting the stage to the main building
Location
- San Francisco, CA
- 4705 3rd Street, San Francisco
Live availability
- Auditorium/Main Theater: $$$, 300 seated
- Outdoor Stage: $$$, 80 seated, 300 standing