I am looking for a space on the hill to hold a 30th birthday party/gathering for my wife next month.  We are expecting around 25 people.  I was thinking it would be cool to rent out a studio, gallery, loft or storefront to have it (or even a cool vacant space), and then bring our own alcohol and stereo or possibly a (non-amplified) string band.  I am willing to pay around $300 (give or take, depending on the space), and some sort of security deposit as well. 

Does anyone have some ideas for me, or know of someone that would be up for renting to us?   I am entering crunch time here, so any new creative ideas would be great as well.

Thanks.