About this Place
10 E. College St., Oberlin, Ohio 44074
Photo by Ricky Rhodes
William and Helen Birenbaum Innovation and Performance Space or the Birenbaum is a club-like, venue in the lower level of the Hotel at Oberlin. The Birenbaum accommodates more than 100 guests. By day it serves as a teaching space; by night it features conservatory performances, student recitals, and events.
Upcoming Events (6)
Junior Recital: Sebastien Kline, jazz drums
Wed, Feb 18, 2026 7:30pm
Birenbaum Innovation and Performance Space
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Career Talk with American Brass Quintet
Fri, Feb 20, 2026 12pm to 1:30pm
Birenbaum Innovation and Performance Space
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Panel Discussion on Improvisation with George Lewis
Fri, Feb 27, 2026 3:30pm to 5pm
Birenbaum Innovation and Performance Space
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George Lewis Residency Event: Composing While Black
Fri, Feb 27, 2026 6pm to 7:30pm
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Thu, Mar 5, 2026 7:30pm
Birenbaum Innovation and Performance Space
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Guest Presentation: Taylor Ho Bynum
Mon, Mar 9, 2026 12pm to 1:30pm
Birenbaum Innovation and Performance Space
Free admission, no tickets requiredRecent Events
Sounding Board: Career Talk with Brandi Waller-Pace
Tue, Feb 10, 2026 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Birenbaum Innovation and Performance Space
Free admission, no tickets requiredSenior Recital: Martin Kent, drums
Sat, Feb 7, 2026 7:30pm
Birenbaum Innovation and Performance Space
Free admission, no tickets requiredStudent Recital: TIMARA
Sat, Feb 7, 2026 1:30pm
Birenbaum Innovation and Performance Space
Free admission, no tickets requiredTIMARA Presents Electrophonics III
Sat, Feb 7, 2026 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Birenbaum Innovation and Performance Space
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Concert: The Oberlin Sonny Rollins Jazz Ensemble
Tue, Jan 20, 2026 7:30pm
Birenbaum Innovation and Performance Space
Free admission, no tickets requiredConcert: Opera Scenes I
Thu, Dec 11, 2025 4:30pm
Birenbaum Innovation and Performance Space
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