118 | DESTINATION PLANNING GUIDE SPECIAL EVENT VENUES ACADEMY OF MUSIC | CAP: 2,900 | AV ensembleartsphilly.org/plan-your-visit/our-venues/academy-of-music 240 South Broad Street, Philadelphia | (215) 893-1999 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. AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM IN PHILADELPHIA | CAP: 500 | aampmuseum.org | 701 Arch Street, Philadelphia | (215) 574-0380 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. ALL ABOUT EVENTS AT THE READING TERMINAL MARKET | CAP: 4,000 | allaboutevents.us | Reading Terminal Market, Philadelphia | (267) 534-4707 Creating luxurious experiences for exceptional events. AMADA | CAP: 140 amadarestaurant.com | 217-219 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia | (215) 625-2450 Amada’s capacious dining room features a six-seat chef’s counter overlooking the open kitchen, a comfortable second dining room and lounge area, an intimate private event space and a spacious bar area. BALLERS PHILADELPHIA | CAP: 600 | ballers-philly.com | 1325 North Beach Street, Philadelphia | (267) 353-0443 Pickleball, padel, golf, squash, soccer - tons of ways to sweat and play together, paired with killer food and drinks, luxe spa amenities, and a space you won’t believe, even when you’re standing in it. BALLROOM AT THE BEN | CAP: 150 | C AV finleycatering.com | 834 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia | (215) 627-5100 European ambiance, a balcony area for cocktails and sixty-foot ceilings embellished by crystal chandeliers surround this Historically Certified venue. BEAT THE BOMB | CAP: 300 beatthebomb.com/locations/philadelphia | 1218 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia | (301) 378-3532 World’s craziest team game. Step into a real life video game and get blasted with paint, foam, and slime if you lose team game. BILLY PENN STUDIOS | CAP: 200 billypennstudios.com | 1516 North 5th Street, Philadelphia | (215) 845-5323 Whether you’re hosting a meeting, running a business, planning your next big party, launching a product, or scouting a shoot location, Billy Penn Studios offers unmatched versatility in a one of a kind Philadelphia setting. BOK BAR | CAP: 300 | K AV bok-bar.com | 800 Mifflin Street, Philadelphia Bok Bar is Philly’s favorite seasonal rooftop bar and the only place in the city with panoramic views spanning from West Philly to South Jersey. BROOKLYN BOWL PHILADELPHIA | CAP: 1,200 | K AV brooklynbowl.com/philadelphia | 1009 Canal Street, Philadelphia | (215) 606-4950 With our in-house production capabilities and turn-key live streaming services, Brooklyn Bowl Special Events can make your next digital, hybrid, or in person event a fully immersive experience! SPECIAL EVENT VENUES
