Garden of Memory • FAQ
FAQ
Where is it?
4499 Piedmont Ave, Oakland. [Map]
Please allow time for parking, which can be a challenge. There are three entrances—two on Piedmont Ave: one at the main plaza, a 2nd accessible entrance at the back of the parking lot by the Funeral Home—and one up above on Howe St.
When is it?
June 21st from 5–9 p.m.
Can I still hear lots of music if I come after work?
Definitely, there will be lots of music going on until 9 pm!
How do I get tickets?
Tickets are available online on Eventbrite. There will be no tickets available on site. We have a maximum of 3000 tickets and are expected to sell out by early June. There will be no refunds or waiting list this year. If tickets are sold out, contact us about volunteering opportunities.
What is the cost of a ticket?
Adults: $20. Seniors & Students: $15. Children: $5
Can I buy tickets at the door?
No.
Is the Chapel of the Chimes accessible for people requiring accommodation?
Unfortunately, the Chapel of the Chimes is only partially handicap accessible. The older section is not accessible. However, that doesn’t mean everything is unreachable. 2/3rds of the music can be accessed with a wheelchair. Specially marked maps will be available at each entrance on request. There are elevators, and handicap bathroom stalls. There is access from the main entrance on Piedmont in the old section to the two chapels in which there will be continuous music. For access to the newer sections – either enter through Pacific Plaza above on Howe St, or at the very back of the parking lot on Piedmont Ave between the Funeral Home and the main chapel. There are two elevators which connect the three floors. Please contact us if you have questions.
Is the venue wheelchair accessible?
Only partially. Because of its many narrow staircases, the older section of the Chapel of the Chimes building is not wheelchair accessible. Specially marked accessibility maps will be available on request at every entrance.
Are children welcome?
Yes, this is an ideal concert for children. Guardians should make sure they keep on the paths and don’t step into the garden areas.
What's the parking situation?
Parking is very limited. Part of Piedmont Avenue will be blocked off to traffic at the main entrance. We recommend parking on nearby Pleasant Valley Road – although it may be a bit of a walk. AC Transit has a stop within a few blocks. Please note that Mountain View Cemetery will not be accessible. Please consider carpooling, public transportation, bicycling, or walking. The closest BART station is MacArthur.
How do I know when and where ensembles are performing?
There are no schedules except for the main chapel. On the map which will be available you will see that musical ensembles are playing simultaneously in various chambers of the Chapel of the Chimes. The audience wanders and listens as long as they want in each area. Where two performers are listed, they alternate their sets, or play together.
Will there be food available?
There will be food trucks on site, and plenty of restaurants on Piedmont Avenue just a few blocks away. Please bring your own refillable water bottle. Food is not allowed in the Chapel of the Chimes, but there will be tables set up outside.
Will it be hot?
Could be! Even if it’s a temperate day, it can get warm indoors.
How can I apply to perform next year?
What if I have additional questions?
Contact us. We’ll do our best to get back to you with answers as soon as we are able.
