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  • The standard rate is $100/hr for rentals including set up and take down time. For non-profits, community organizations, or events benefiting the public or a community, we offer a sliding scale of $50-$100/ hr. For those unfamiliar with sliding scales, it's generally an honors system of pay-what-you-can based on you or your organization’s income. For events that require us to close on a weekend, we may ask for a higher rate than $50/hr but no more than $100/hr. For personal, private events such as weddings, baby showers, birthday parties, etc the rate is $100/hr non-negotiable. If the event is during business hours and open to the public, then we do not charge. The exception is Author events, we ask for a sliding scale fee or 40% of book sales.

  • We are a space of 1600 sf with a stage, an ADA bathroom, a dressing room, and a garage door that opens to the outside street. We do not have a kitchen at this time. If you would like to use the outside sidewalk or street on 35th, we require about 30 days in advance to get a permit (we will do the permitting process on your behalf but you are responsible for the payment of the permit and any signage).

    Our indoor capacity is 50 people at one time. We ask that you see the space before booking, but this is not required. Generally, you can use the space however you’d like as long as you put everything back. The exception to this rule is moving very heavy furniture such as the vinyl shelf and bookshelves. You will need explicit permission from us as moving can cause damage to the floor.

  • Seating

    We have 32 folding chairs and 8 bucket chairs. We also have a variety of chairs outside of that: 4 tall stools, 5 small stools, 4 medium comfy chairs, 2 large comfy chairs, and 1 couch. We have 1 large dining table, and 1 8x4 folding table.

    Amenities

    We have three bluetooth speakers, two of which are also attached to a mixer that connects to two microphones. We have a projector and projector screen that rolls down above the stage. The projector is bluetooth enabled and connects via HDMI. We do offer water and tea.

    Logistics

    We offer a walkthrough beforehand if needed. If you would like us to be open for shopping at any point, or need staffing onsite, please let us know. Otherwise, we will open for you and close for you.

  • We do not require you to take out the garbage, sweep, or vacuum etc, but we do ask for things to be put back. If the space is not put back together, we will charge the standard rate for every hour of staff time. If there is damage to the floor or tables, we do charge a $50 fee. Protip: there are coasters and tablecloths you can borrow.

    If the damage is significant and irreversible, we will charge how much it takes to fix (for example, if a pot is broken, we will charge for the price of the pot, or if the equipment is missing a part, we will charge the price to replace it). We do have a recorded security system if anything is missing or stolen.

  • For public or advertised events, you must obtain a banquet permit. We cannot obtain this on your behalf. For private events, you may serve alcoholic beverages to those 21+ as long as you do not sell them. We do not allow smoking marijuana on the premises.

  • Please email info@parabletacoma.com for any logistical questions. The following are day-of contact information depending on your point of contact. If there is no answer, please text.

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