Nightlife & the Arts in Center City

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Academy of Music
Modeled after Milan's La Scala opera house and completed in 1857...
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Brasserie Perrier
The bar and banquette at this modern deco bistro, owned by Georges...
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Brick Playhouse
This small theater group, with a space that seats 70, develops...
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Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia
Directed by Ignat Solzhenitsyn, this prestigious group—formerly...
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Chris' Jazz Café
This intimate hangout off the Avenue of the Arts showcases top...
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Continental Mid-Town
A more audacious incarnation of the Old City staple, the Mid-Town...
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Copa, Too
Attracting an interesting swath of clientele—everyone from...
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Dirty Frank's
Frank is long gone, but this place is still dirty, cheap, and...
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Fergie's Pub
This cozy taproom is a comfortable spot for a burger and a brew...
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Forrest Theatre
The Forrest is the place to catch Broadway blockbusters in Philadelphia...
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Happy Rooster
The boys once ruled this venerable, upscale roost—house...
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Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
This striking complex evokes Philadelphia's traditional redbrick...
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Library Lounge
Handsome and wood-panel, this space on the 19th floor of the...
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Merriam Theater
Built in 1918 as the Shubert, the ornate 1,688-seat theater has...
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Opera Company of Philadelphia
The company stages five productions a year between October and...
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Pennsylvania Ballet
Artistic director Roy Kaiser leads the company through a season...
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Peter Nero and the Philly Pops
Grammy-winning pianist and conductor Peter Nero leads an orchestra...
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Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts
Dedicated solely to jazz, including its history and instruction...
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Philadelphia Dance Company
This modern dance troupe, also known as Philadanco, is recognized...
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Philadelphia Orchestra
The world-renowned ensemble performs at Verizon Hall at the Kimmel...
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Philadelphia Theatre Company
Philadelphia and world premieres of works by contemporary American...
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Polly Esther's and Culture Club
The music and decor of the '70s and '80s take center stage at...
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Prince Music Theater
Formerly known as the American Music Theater Festival, this organization...
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Pure Nightclub
A former speakeasy, this gay-friendly, after-hours joint still...
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The Rotunda and the Vault
Under the soaring, 140-foot-high rotunda of this former bank...
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Sharon Pinkenson Film Project
Based at the Prince Music Theater—and named after the energetic...
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Swann Lounge
Melodious jazz and luscious desserts are served on Friday and...
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Tritone
For those seeking some offbeat adventure, this joint, in a refurbished...
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Trocadero
This spacious rock-and-roll club in Chinatown occupies a former...
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UpStages
UpStages has tickets for many cultural events. Discount tickets...
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Walnut Room
An über-cool vibe permeates throughout this upscale Rittenhouse...
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Walnut Street Theatre
Founded in 1809, this is the oldest English-language theater...
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Wilma Theater
Under artistic director Blanka Zizka, the Wilma has gained favorable...
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Woody's
Philadelphia's most popular gay bar is spread over two levels...
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