Come for the film. Stay for the pint.
Find us on the Bret Harte Boardwalk near Jack London Square. Our beer pours whenever the cinema is open.
Address
567 5th Street
Oakland, CA 94607
Bret Harte Boardwalk, near Jack London Square · Get directions
When we’re pouring
| Beer & can shop | Show nights & special events |
| Doors | 30 min before showtime |
| Café | Mon–Fri 6am–2pm |
| Happy hour | 4–7pm on screening days |
| First-Sunday brunch | 11am–2pm |
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible building with one accessible restroom
What’s playing
Tickets are sold online and at the door (unless sold out). Members get discounts and perks.
The Haunted Frame
A Halloween program of 16mm films plus an abridged Häxan (1922) with live sound. Fri 7pm.
Do-Over Music Series
Two sets of improvised music at 7 & 8pm, with café happy hour beforehand. Thu 7pm.
Computerless Animation
A hands-on animation workshop with Anna Firth using the Animation Video Lunchbox. Sun 12–5pm.
Catch us around Oakland.
We pour special beers at the annual Taste of Jack London Beer & Food Festival alongside Cellarmaker, Original Pattern, Oakland United and more. Follow along for the next pop-up.
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Do you have a taproom?
Our beer pours inside Shapeshifters Cinema during screenings, performances, workshops and special events, and at the café’s happy hour on screening days. Check the cinema schedule for dates and times.
Can I buy cans to take home?
Yes. Cans are sold to-go at the Shapeshifters storefront shop during show nights and special events. You must be 21+ with valid ID to purchase.
Do I need a ticket to have a beer?
Beer is served to our audience during events, so grab a ticket for a show. With only 40 seats, buying ahead is strongly recommended.
Is the venue accessible?
Yes. The building is wheelchair accessible, with one accessible restroom.
How do I get there?
We’re at 567 5th Street on the Bret Harte Boardwalk, a short walk from Jack London Square and the Oakland ferry terminal — an easy trip from San Francisco.
Can I book the space for a private event?
Yes — the venue and equipment are available for private rentals. See the rentals page on the cinema site for details.
Where else can I find your beer?
Watch our Instagram and Facebook for beer pop-ups and festivals like Taste of Jack London, where we pour alongside Oakland’s best breweries.
New releases, pop-ups & screenings.
Our batches are tiny — about 248 pints each — and they go fast. Get a heads-up before the next one drops.