DESTINATION PLANNING GUIDE 83 ENTERTAINMENT GENTLEMEN’S CLUB Club Risque Philadelphia’s premier gentlemen’s club provides an upscale nightclub experience with the city’s most beautiful women. Come for a drink, stay for the experience. clubrisque.com 1700 South Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, 215-463-6900 Delilah’s Gentlemen’s Club & Steakhouse This lavish club features the most beautiful showgirls. Enjoy the main showroom’s premium skyboxes with personal plasma screens or a more intimate VIP experience in the upstairs Ruby Lounge. delilahs.com 100 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia. 215-625-2800 h INTERACTIVE CULINARY EXPERIENCE La Cucina at the Market Philadelphia’s premier demonstration kitchen offering interactive cooking classes and private culinary events. lacucinaatthemarket.com 1206 Arch Street, Philadelphia, 215-922-1170 h MUMMERS South Philadelphia String Band We are a truly diverse organization and we value the joy that we bring to the people who enjoy the unique sound of the Philadelphia Mummers. southphillystringband.com 2820 W. Porter Street, Philadelphia, 215-336-4352 PERFORMANCE VENUES AND THEATERS Academy of Music Built in 1857, the Academy of Music is the country’s oldest continually used opera house. The majestic venue hosts touring Broadway shows, classical and pop concerts, comedy and more. academyofmusic.org | 240 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, 215-893-1999 h Arden Theatre Company The Arden is a professional theatre in Old City that is committed to bringing to life great stories by great storytellers. ardentheatre.org | 40 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, 215-922-1122 h Forrest Theatre This 1,800-seat theater is home to blockbuster Broadway hits. Call for a schedule. forrest-theatre.com 1114 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, 215-923-1515 h Freedom Mortgage Pavilion Featuring outdoor setting and soaring views, Freedom Mortgage Pavilion is the perfect location for your next conference, corporate event, fundraiser, private concert or graduation. With access to the world’s greatest musical entertainment, state-of-the-art lighting and sound, custom menus and mixology, our talented staff handles every detail, so you don’t have to. specialevents.livenation.com/venues/waterfront-music-pavilion 1 Harbor Boulevard, Camden, 856-365-1300 Ensemble Arts Philly Located on Philadelphia’s Avenue of the Arts, Ensemble Arts Philly is home to the Philadelphia Orchestra, Philadelphia Chamber Orchestra, Pennsylvania Ballet and Opera Philadelphia. ensembleartsphilly.org | 300 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, 215-790-5800 h Mann Center for the Performing Arts As one of the country’s largest non- profit open-air music centers, the Mann Center for the Performing Arts presents world-class artists in historic Fairmount Park, hosting more than 200,000 visitors each year. manncenter.org | 5201 Parkside Avenue, Philadelphia, (215) 546-7900 h Miller Theater, Ensemble Arts Philly Philadelphia’s most continuous location for touring Broadway and off-Broadway shows. ensembleartsphilly.org | 250 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, 215-790-5800 h Philadelphia Theatre Company at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre Philadelphia Theatre Company is a leading regional theater company that produces, develops and presents entertaining and imaginative contemporary theater focused on the American experience. philatheatreco.org | 480 South Broad St., Philadelphia, 215-985-0420 The Fillmore Philadelphia Let Live Nation’s experienced event planning team rock your next event at The Fillmore, Punch Line Philly, Theatre of Living Arts (TLA) and the Tower Theater. specialevents.livenation.com/venues/the-fillmore-philadelphia 29 East Allen Street, Philadelphia, 215-309-0166 h The Met Philadelphia Originally built in 1908 by opera impresario, Oscar Hammerstein (and once the largest theater in the world), The Met Philadelphia, a Live Nation venue, has recently undergone a $56 million renovation to restore this beautiful performance space to its original grandeur and beyond. specialevents.livenation.com/venues/the-met-philadelphia, 858 N. Broad St, Philadelphia, 215-309-0112 h Theatre of the Living Arts The Theatre of Living Arts, fondly known as TLA, has brought live music to Philadelphia’s famous South Street for over 30 years. Nestled amongst some of the best cheesesteak and pizza joints in the city- and neighbored by some truly unique lifestyle shops and niche record stores- it’s easy to make your trip to TLA an exciting experience. specialevents. livenation.com/venues/theatre-of-living-arts, 334 South Street, Philadelphia, 215-922-1011 Tower Theater A popular venue for music acts since the 1970s known for its acoustic properties. specialevents.livenation.com/venues/tower-theater 69th and Ludlow Street, Upper Darby, 215-309-0166 Walnut Street Theatre America’s oldest theatre produces a thrilling season of three Broadway musicals and two plays, plus the acclaimed WST for Kids series and Independence Studio on 3 season. WalnutStreetTheatre.org 825 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, 215-574-3550 h PERFORMING ARTS GROUPS Curtis Institute of Music Students at the Curtis Institute of Music, considered one of the world’s leading music schools, frequently perform orchestra, opera and solo and chamber music recitals. curtis.edu | 1726 Locust Street, Philadelphia, 215-893-5252 Opera Philadelphia Opera Philadelphia is committed to embracing innovation and developing opera for the 21st century. The company presents masterpieces of the canon and has earned recognition as a champion of new works through commissions of world premieres and by presenting the annual Festival O. operaphila.org | Suite 210, 1420 Locust Street, Philadelphia, 215-893-3600 Philadelphia Ballet Widely regarded as one of the nation’s leading ballet companies. The company performs six productions each season including classic favorites and new works. philadelphiaballet.org | 240 South Broad Street (Broad & Locust Streets), Philadelphia, 215-551-7000 h Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus PGMC’s legacy spans 36 years & has grown to 140+ members. Members of the Chorus can be booked or the small ensemble, BROLO, is a perfect alternative. pgmc.org, 2111 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, 215-731-9230 The Philadelphia Orchestra Association Looking for a professional setting and outstanding cultural experience to host your clients and associates? Contact us for the ultimate special event experience! philorch.org | 300 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, 215-893-1999 The Philly Pops: Encore Series, Inc. The 65-piece Philly POPS orchestra plays the music you love from jazz to Broadway to movie scores and more. Group discounts available. phillypops.com , 300 S. Broad St., Philadelphia, 215-546-3207 h SOCIAL CLUB eseo Philadelphia’s first community sports resource. eseosports.com | Philadelphia
