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About The 4 Cats Cafe and Gallery
The 4 Cats Cafe and Gallery is a intimate cultural hub in San Luis Obispo, offering a unique blend of café ambiance, rotating art exhibitions, and intimate live performances. Since opening in 2018, replacing the Steynberg Gallery, this venue has become a cozy stop for both locals and visitors seeking art, coffee, and a featured concert lineup. With a comfortable footprint of about 50 guests, it’s the kind of space where you can catch a set close to the artists and soak in a curated environment that blends visual and performing arts.
Located at 1531 Monterey St, The 4 Cats sits in the heart of downtown SLO’s cultural corridor. The venue highlights rotating exhibitions and a stage for live music that’s perfect for intimate shows, talks, and community events such as Art After Dark. Whether you’re here for a gallery night or a quiet coffee break that could turn into a memorable performance, we’ve got you covered for a straightforward, friendly ticket experience.
Accessibility, parking and transit are straightforward. There’s no dedicated on-site parking, but ample street parking can be found in surrounding blocks. The venue is served by SLO Transit with nearby Monterey St bus stops, and the Downtown Transit Centre at 890 Osos St provides easy connections for travelers. If you’re planning a stay, the nearby Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo (1631 Monterey St) offers convenient lodging. For dining before or after a show, the area has a variety of options, from casual cafes to sit-down restaurants. When you’re ready to secure your seats for an upcoming event—whether a monthly Art After Dark evening or a live music performance—our simple, no-fuss process has you covered.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 1531 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.
- Venue type: cafe, art gallery, and concert venue with a stage and rotating exhibitions.
- Opened in 2018 as The 4 Cats Café and Gallery, replacing Steynberg Gallery.
- Estimated event capacity: about 50 people.
- Parking: no dedicated on-site lot; ample street parking in surrounding blocks.
- Transit: served by SLO Transit; nearby Monterey St bus stops; Downtown Transit Centre at 890 Osos St.
- Nearby hotels: Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo (1631 Monterey St) is a nearby lodging option.
- Notable events hosted: Art After Dark (monthly), live music performances (e.g., TrioKAIT in 2018), Shadowlands Live (2019) and other arts/cultural events.