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Nightlife & the Arts in Philadelphia
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The Abbaye
This neighborhood bar serves five kinds of Belgian beer and a... |
Bars | Philadelphia |
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Academy of Music
Modeled after Milan's La Scala opera house and completed in 1857... |
Concerts | Philadelphia |
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The Adrienne
The main stage, once home to the prestigious Wilma Theater, now... |
Theater | Philadelphia |
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Annenberg Center
The performing-arts complex on the University of Pennsylvania... |
Concerts | Philadelphia |
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Arden Theatre Company
The Arden, formed in 1988, is known for premiering new works... |
Theater | Philadelphia |
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AVA Opera Theatre
The resident artists at the Academy of Vocal Arts, a four-year... |
Opera | Philadelphia |
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Bar Ferdinand
Continuing in the neighborhood's delightful Latino-influenced... |
Bars | Philadelphia |
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The Bards
A lively and authentic Irish pub, the Bards has an Irish crowd... |
Bars | Philadelphia |
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Black Sheep
This handsome pub is just off Rittenhouse Square in a refurbished... |
Bars | Philadelphia |
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Bryn Mawr Film Institute
A sprawling center of all things cinematic in the heart of Philly's... |
Film, Festivals | Philadelphia |
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Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia
Directed by Ignat Solzhenitsyn, this prestigious group—formerly... |
Music | Philadelphia |
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Continental Mid-Town
A more audacious incarnation of the Old City staple, the Mid-Town... |
Bars | Philadelphia |
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Continental Restaurant & Martini Bar
This retro former diner draws a hip, twentysomething crowd to... |
Bars | Philadelphia |
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Curtis Institute of Music
The gifted students at this world-renowned music conservatory... |
Music | Philadelphia |
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Dance Celebration/Next Move Series
Modern dance takes the stage at this Annenberg Center series... |
Dance | Philadelphia |
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Dirty Frank's
Frank is long gone, but this place is still dirty, cheap, and... |
Bars | Philadelphia |
Eulogy Belgian Tavern 
For those with an insatiable desire to try new and exotic brews... |
Brewpubs / Beer Gardens | Philadelphia |
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Fergie's Pub
This cozy taproom is a comfortable spot for a burger and a brew... |
Bars | Philadelphia |
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For Pete's Sake
A friendly neighborhood joint, Pete's could easily be mistaken... |
Bars | Philadelphia |
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Forrest Theatre
The Forrest is the place to catch Broadway blockbusters in Philadelphia... |
Theater | Philadelphia |
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Frankford Hall
One of restaurateur Stephen Starr's latest venues is a well-laid-out... |
Brewpubs / Beer Gardens | Philadelphia |
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Freedom Theatre
The oldest and most active African-American theater in Pennsylvania... |
Theater | Philadelphia |
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Happy Rooster
The boys once ruled this venerable, upscale roost—house... |
Bars | Philadelphia |
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Il Bar
The wine bar at Ristorante Panorama, a northern Italian restaurant... |
Wine Bars, Piano Bars / Lounges | Philadelphia |
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Independence Visitor Center
The Independence Visitor Center is open daily 8:30 to 5, and... |
Tickets | Philadelphia |
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International House
I-House on the University of Pennsylvania campus presents an... |
Film | Philadelphia |
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Johnny Brenda's
A funky, cozy joint and the epitome of the burgeoning Fishtown... |
Bars | Philadelphia |
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Keswick Theatre
This 1,250-seat former vaudeville house with fine acoustics hosts... |
Concerts | Philadelphia |
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Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
This striking complex evokes Philadelphia's traditional redbrick... |
Concerts | Philadelphia |
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Kung Fu Necktie
Yet another of the hip venues that has opened in the last couple... |
Music Clubs | Philadelphia |
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L'etage
Upstairs from parent restaurant Beau Monde, a fine French crêperie... |
Bars | Philadelphia |
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Mann Center for the Performing Arts
Pops, jazz, contemporary music, Broadway theater, opera, dance... |
Concerts | Philadelphia |
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McGillin's Olde Ale House
For longevity alone, McGillin's can stand proud. Open continuously... |
Bars | Philadelphia |
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Memphis Taproom
Another local favorite, the Taproom offers more than 10 beers... |
Bars | Philadelphia |
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Merriam Theater
Built in 1918 as the Shubert, the ornate 1,688-seat theater has... |
Theater | Philadelphia |
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New Wave Café
To its devoted Queen Village clientele the New Wave is more than... |
Bars | Philadelphia |
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North Bowl
For an evening of 10 pins, Galaga, booze, and crunchy tater tots... |
Bars | Philadelphia |
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North Third
A casual bar and lounge with varied entertainment from Thursday... |
Bars | Philadelphia |
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Northern Liberties Neighborhood Association
The Northern Liberties Neighborhood Association has information... |
Bars | Philadelphia |
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Opera Company of Philadelphia
The company stages five or six productions a year between October... |
Opera | Philadelphia |
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Painted Bride Art Center
By day it's a contemporary art gallery showing bold, challenging... |
Concerts | Philadelphia |
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Pennsylvania Ballet
Artistic director Roy Kaiser leads the company through a season... |
Dance | Philadelphia |
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Peter Nero and the Philly Pops
Grammy-winning pianist and conductor Peter Nero leads an orchestra... |
Music | Philadelphia |
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Philadelphia Chamber Music Society
From October to May, the society presents more than 60 concerts... |
Concerts | Philadelphia |
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Philadelphia Dance Company
This modern dance troupe, also known as Philadanco, is recognized... |
Dance | Philadelphia |
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Philadelphia Festival of World Cinema
This two-week extravaganza in October is filled with screenings... |
Film, Festivals | Philadelphia |
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Philadelphia Folk Festival
First held in 1962, the oldest continuously running folk festival... |
Festivals | Philadelphia |
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Philadelphia Live Arts Festival & Philly Fringe
The Philadelphia Live Arts Festival and Philly Fringe are two... |
Theater | Philadelphia |
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Philadelphia Orchestra
Considered one of the world's best symphony orchestras, the Philadelphia... |
Concerts, Music | Philadelphia |
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Philadelphia Theatre Company
Philadelphia and world premieres of works by contemporary American... |
Theater | Philadelphia |
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Prince Music Theater
Formerly known as the American Music Theater Festival, this organization... |
Theater | Philadelphia |
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The Pub on Passyunk East
Less concerned with the papacy than fine craft beer, the P.O.P.E... |
Bars | Philadelphia |
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Q Fest
Organized by Theatre of Living Arts Video founder Raymond Murray... |
Film, Festivals | Philadelphia |
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Rave Motion Pictures University City 6
Looking for wireless Internet and a frothy cappuccino along with... |
Film, Festivals | Philadelphia |
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Ritz Five, Ritz at the Bourse, and Ritz East
These are the finest movie theaters in town for independent and... |
Film | Philadelphia |
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Roots Picnic
A one-day free-for-all on the Festival Pier of the Delaware waterfront... |
Festivals | Philadelphia |
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The Rotunda and the 10 Arts Bistro & Lounge
Under the soaring, 140-foot-high rotunda of this former bank... |
Bars | Philadelphia |
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The Roxy
Philly's classic film repertory house offers a unique mix of... |
Film | Philadelphia |
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Royal Tavern
In the wilds of the Bella Vista neighborhood, the Royal serves... |
Bars | Philadelphia |
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Savoy Company
The oldest Gilbert and Sullivan company in the country stages... |
Opera | Philadelphia |
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Society Hill Playhouse
For more than 40 years, this small off-Broadway-style theater... |
Theater | Philadelphia |
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Southwark
This place is a throwback to the days before martinis had to... |
Bars | Philadelphia |
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Standard Tap
With its dimly lighted interior, cherrywood bar, and jukebox—not... |
Bars | Philadelphia |
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Susquehanna Bank Center
Formerly known as the E-Centre, the Tweeter Center, across the... |
Concerts | Philadelphia |
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Swann Lounge
Melodious jazz and luscious desserts are served on Friday and... |
Bars | Philadelphia |
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Tank Bar
This bar is on the second floor of Friday, Saturday, Sunday... |
Bars | Philadelphia |
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TicketMaster
TicketMaster sells tickets to rock concerts and other performing-arts... |
Tickets | Philadelphia |
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Tria
This is a wine bar, to be sure, but one that manages to disavow... |
Bars | Philadelphia |
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Twenty Manning
The intimate lounge area and sleek bar at this chic Rittenhouse... |
Bars | Philadelphia |
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United Artist Riverview Plaza
Showing first-run commercial releases, this renovated cinema... |
Film | Philadelphia |
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United Artists Main Street 6 Theatre
Manayunk has this multiplex to complement its shopping and dining... |
Film | Philadelphia |
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UpStages
Tickets for a wide variety of cultural events can be purchased... |
Tickets | Philadelphia |
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Vango Lounge & Skybar
Just upstairs from sister joint Byblos, this luxe Asian-fusion-themed... |
Dance Clubs | Philadelphia |
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The Walnut Room Redux
An über-cool vibe permeates this upscale Rittenhouse bar... |
Piano Bars / Lounges | Philadelphia |
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Walnut Street Theatre
Founded in 1809, this is the oldest English-language theater... |
Theater | Philadelphia |
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Wells Fargo Center
Rock concerts are often staged in this enormous sports facility... |
Concerts | Philadelphia |
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Wilma Theater
Under artistic director Blanka Zizka, the Wilma has gained favorable... |
Theater | Philadelphia |
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XIX (Nineteen)
On the 19th floor of the Park Hyatt at the Bellevue, this high-end... |
Bars | Philadelphia |
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Zavino
Another recent addition to the thriving Midtown Village scene... |
Wine Bars | Philadelphia |
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