58 PHILADELPHIA CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU SPECIAL EVENT VENUES SPECIAL EVENT VENUES Unique venues, outstanding service and satisfied clients. KEY: h Accessible 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. ensembleartsphilly.org/plan-your-visit/our-venues/academy-of-music, 240 South Broad Street, 215-893-1999 2,900 AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM IN PHILADELPHIA AAMP offers a unique setting for special events and programs with ongoing exhibitions and a convenient location within Historic Philadelphia’s Independence Mall and Pennsylvania Convention Center areas. aampmuseum.org, 701 Arch Street, Suite 6500, Philadelphia, 215-574-0380 h 500 ALL ABOUT EVENTS AT THE READING TERMINAL MARKET Positioned right across the street from the Pennsylvania Convention Center and the Philadelphia Downtown Marriott, the iconic and one-of-a-kind Reading Terminal Market is a perfect locale for an evening celebration. allaboutevents.us, Reading Terminal Market, 1136 Arch Street #413, Philadelphia, 267-534-4707 4,000 ✔ AMADA Enjoy Chef Garces’ famed Andalusian tapas in a sultry, rustic-chic setting. Choose from a private dining room, a semi-secluded lounge, group tables in the main dining room, or a combination. amadarestaurant.com, 217-219 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, 215-625-2450 140 ARLEN SPECTOR US SQUASH CENTER Whether you’re planning a board meeting, business dinner, conference, training seminar, speaker series, or staff party, we approach every event as a partnership, and our event planner will work with you to ensure that every detail of your event is beautiful, organized, and as you imagined. spectercenter.org, 25 North 33rd Street, Philadelphia, 267-969-3275 1,500 ✔ ✔ BALLERS PHILADELPHIA Ballers is bringing country club sports to the city. Our first location in Philadelphia’s iconic Battery building will feature pickleball, padel, golf, squash, and soccer - as well as an upscale bar & restaurant, luxe spa amenities, and event spaces. ballers-philly.com, 1325 North Beach Street, Philadelphia, 267-353-0443 300 INSPIRING AND UNIQUE EVENTS INSPIRING AND UNIQUE EVENTS Curate your event with us! Perfect for corporate and social events, weddings, galas, conferences, and more. The Historic Landmark Building offers a magnificent setting steeped in American architectural history. The Hamilton Building features sleek, modern spaces ideal for contemporary gatherings. Both buildings are connected by an outdoor plaza, conveniently located in Center City across from the Convention Center. 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102 215-972-2049 SUPPORT THE NEXT GENERATION OF ARTISTS WITH EVERY EVENT YOU HOST AT PAFA [email protected] www.pafa.org/event-rentals Instagram: @pafa_weddings Photo credit: Savaria Photography Photo credit: Jeff Fusco Photography capacity of venue bus parking on-site kitchen exclusive caterer on-site a/v