St. John's Presbyterian Church

2727 College Ave
Berkeley, CA 94705

Driving Directions
From the South:
Get on 80 North/East towards Sacramento. Get off at Ashby. Go East (toward the hills) on Ashby about 3 miles. Turn left on College Ave. Go about 1/2 mile, the Church will be on your right just after Derby St.

From the North:
Get on 80 South/West towards San Francisco. Get off at Ashby. Go East (toward the hills) on Ashby about 3 miles. Turn left on College Ave. Go about 1/2 mile, the Theatre will be on your right just after Derby St.

From the East:
Take 24 West toward San Francisco. Right after the Caldecott Tunnel, take 13 (Tunnel Road) towards Berkeley. Tunnel turns into Ashby. Turn right on College Ave. Go about 1/2 mile, the Theatre will be on your right just after Derby St.

From the West (San Francisco):
Take the Bay Bridge toward Oakland. Stay to the left after leaving the bridge. Get on 80 towards Berkeley/Sacramento. As soon as you're able get over to the right and get off on Ashby. Go East (toward the hills) on Ashby about 3 miles. Turn left on College Ave. Go about 1/2 mile, the Theatre will be on your right just after Derby St.

Parking
There is limited free parking in the church parking lot. When this fills up, there is street parking available around the church.

Public Transport
The AC Transit 51 line passes directly by the Church on College Avenue. Two BART stations are equally close to the theater. From the Rockridge BART Station you can either walk (approx. 1 ½ miles) or catch the AC Transit 51 line right at BART. The other station is the Downtown Berkeley Station. From here you can catch the 51 bus on the West side of Shattuck.

Dining Suggestions
Search for restaurants near the theatre (you may have to type in address of theatre)

La Mediterranee - Mediterranean 2936 College Ave.(Ashby Ave.) , Berkeley (510) 540-7773

Kirala - Japanese, Sushi 2100 Ward Street, Berkeley (510) 549-3486 Arguably the best sushi in East Bay, if not the Bay Area, and worth the wait. Fresh sushi every time, especially unagi (eel), and excellent side dishes, like the grilled corn on the cob and eggplant. The service equals the food. (Urbanview)

Citron - Californian, French 5484 College Ave., Oakland (510) 653-5484

Dona Tomas - Mexican 5004 Telegraph Ave., Oakland (510) 450-0522

Tropix - Caribbean 3814 Piedmont Ave., Oakland (510) 653-2444

Venezi - Italian 1799 University Avenue, Berkeley (510) 849-4681 "Italian food? I love looking at the frescos of hanging laundry...Berkeley's twisted sense of humor and seriousness concerning food is always side by side." (F.L.)

Trattoria La Siciliana - Italian 2993 College Ave., Berkeley (510) 704-1474

The Blue Nile - African, Ethiopian 2525 Telegraph Ave., Berkeley (510) 540-6777

Kamal Palace - Indian 2175 Allston Way, Berkeley (510) 848-9907

Plearn - Thai 2050 University Ave., Berkeley (510) 841-2148

Nan Yang 6048 College Ave. (510) 655-3298

Shen Hua 2914 College Ave. (bet. Ashby Ave. & Russell St.) (510) 883-1777

Downtown 2102 Shattuck Ave. (at Addison), Berkeley CA 94704 Mediterranean-influenced Californian cuisine: Three Chez Panisse alumni of Cesars fame have opened this high-profile eatery across from the Berkeley Rep. A stellar raw bar and late-night snacks are perfect accompaniments for pre- and post-theater cocktails. (review: East Bay Express).

Jordans at the Claremont Resort and Spa 41 Tunnel Road, Berkeley CA 94705 Jordan's is the Claremont's relaxed but elegant restaurant with views of the San Francisco Bay.

Paragon 41 Tunnel Rd. (Claremont Resort and Spa), Berkeley CA 94705; Tel. 510.549.8585 From the Paragon restaurant, choose from American food and over 70 vodkas while looking out over the San Francisco Bay from an enviable perch in the hills.

Skates on the Bay 100 Seawall Drive, Berkeley CA 94710 Seafood.

Breads of India & Gourmet Curries 2448 Sacramento St., Berkeley, CA; Tel. 510.848.7684 This tiny, mural-decorated jewelbox of a restaurant serves up gourmet courses of traditional Indian food--curries, Tandoori free-range chicken, prawns, and daal, as well as the famous flatbreads stuffed with vegetables and spices. Show up early; seating is by sign-up. Moderately priced. Cash Only. (T.V.)

Cha-Ya 1686 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley CA; Tel. 510.981.1213 Cha-Ya's ingredients are partly organic, completely animal-free, and authentically home-style.

The Cheese Board Pizza Collective 1512 Shattuck St., Berkeley CA; Tel. 510.549.3005 Delicious Pizzas

Chez Panisse 1517 Shattuck, Berkeley CA; Tel. 510.548.5525 Alice Waters' Chez Panisse continues to shine, putting out fresh and exciting California Cuisine.

Juan's Place 941 Carleton, Berkeley CA; Tel. 510.845.6904 Big, juicy burritos, delicious enchiladas, yuppie mole sauce, and Mexican specialties. All rolled up in a warm, homey atmosphere.

Locanda Olmo - 2985 College, Berkeley CA; Tel. 510.848.5544 A tiny slice of a restaurant serving the simple splendor of Tuscan country cooking. Light pastas, uncluttered pizzas, and a nice selection of house-made gnocchi and ravioli. (JW)

Unicorn - 2533 Telegraph Ave. , Berkeley CA; Tel. 510.841.8098 Pan-Asian fare: surprisingly fresh and flavorful, despite overly modern decor.

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