The Nook is a community space run by seven friends who believe a stronger San Francisco begins with stronger human connection. We created this space to be beautiful, welcoming, and accessible to community groups across the city — particularly artists and cultural organizers.
Our mission is to make it easier for people to gather, create, and build the relationships that sustain civic life in San Francisco. What began as a simple question — "What would people create if space were available to them?" — has grown into a home for over 250+ gatherings and a wider community of cultural organizers.
The Nook is unique because nobody profits. The organizers are unpaid, and every dollar contributed by the community goes directly to keeping the space open and building more of it. If you'd like to get involved or donate, scan the QR codes on the wall by the kitchen. Thank you for being here.
Can also see our Linktree for everything Nook-related: https://linktr.ee/thesfnook
The Nook is SF's communal living room — an open, creative space where anyone can host, connect, and bring ideas to life. Every dollar keeps it alive.
For hosts who want to drive contributions at their event, we suggest a sliding scale of $10–$50. Venmo contributions can be sent to @thesfnook.
If you or a friend is thinking of hosting an event at the Nook, here are our pricing guidelines. Our goal is to never price anyone out of hosting. None of us working on the Nook make a profit — our pricing exists solely to keep the space sustainable.