I have to give a huge shoutout to Derek, the house manager at The Fillmore Philadelphia. We showed…read moreup at 6 AM to camp out for the concert, fully prepared to spend the next 12+ hours sitting on the ground, and we were definitely a little miserable that early in the morning. Derek completely changed the start of our day. He was such a kind soul, incredibly friendly, brought us chairs, checked on us, and genuinely cared that we were comfortable and were going to have a great experience. That kind of positive attitude at 6 AM says a lot about a person. Derek made us feel taken care of before the concert experience had even really begun. He is exactly the kind of manager you want representing your venue and setting the example for his team. Such a great way to start what ended up being an amazing concert experience.

Grateful doesn't even begin to cover it. I had an amazing…read morefirst time experience at the Filmore. It's been a long time since I've been to a concert, and what I experienced at Tash Sultana's show was unlike anything I've ever witnessed before. Drums. Guitar. Saxophone. Flute. Bells and sooo much more. Vocals that soared from whispers to powerful crescendos. Every instrument seemed like an extension of Tash, and every note felt intentional. People often say music is healing, music is therapy, music is universal. Last night, I felt that. Not just heard it--felt it. The audience wasn't there just to watch a performance. We were there to witness artistry. To share a moment of connection through rhythm, sound, and frequency. For a few hours, strangers were a community united by music/frequency. The team at the Fillmore made the experience even better. From security and "Jay" at coat/merch check, "Meghan" Guest Services, "Bob" food & beverage service (Card Only). I enjoyed my "Vegan" Burger and the refreshing Wildberry beverage in a commemorative Filmore cup. Thank you for the recommendation, Blithe. "Steve" provided kind seating assistance upstairs. Everyone we encountered was welcoming and helpful. Those small acts of kindness matter and should be acknowledged and are very much appreciated. And to Tash--thank you. Thank you for sharing your gifts so generously. Thank you for creating a space where people could simply be present, breathe, feel, and reconnect with themselves. I've traveled through a lot in life, but last night reminded me why "live music matters". Some concerts entertain you. Some concerts remind you who you are. Somewhere along the way, my son and I became known as "the cake people." If you know, you know. If you haven't experienced Tash Sultana yet, do yourself a favor: Tune in. Thank you again Filmore for hosting this memorable experience.

We rented Jenice's for a family reunion. It was the perfect size, with plenty of parking…read more Jenice's provided tables, chairs, and linens. Angel opened the building for us and helped us with logistics. It was lovely.

Best place with the best people! I was super lucky to sample the waffles for the Philadelphia Bike…read moreRace. So excited that they are making food now.

The Grape Room gives me a hole-in-the-wall-that-everyone-that's-there-is-super-cool vibes. Everyone…read moreis so nice, fast, and willing to help with directions! We saw a friends band and it got packed & sweaty in the GP (so fun) a perfect size & environment to drink some beers and make some friends. All the bands were really good and they had a cool mural which made the vibes that much more cool. It's in such a convenient location in Manayunk that you can bar hop or grab a bite to eat!

Jane Gallery is one of those small galleries that really stands out. It focuses heavily on women…read moreartists and a lot of the exhibitions center around identity, culture, and lived experiences. Like most galleries, it clearly has its own curatorial style and the artists they invite reflect that. Here, the focus tends to be on representation, storytelling, and work that explores womanhood from different perspectives. I went for Philly first Fridays, and right now the exhibit is centered on women's bodies for Women's History Month. The pieces are powerful but still very tastefully done. Some works are intimate and vulnerable, others more bold and expressive. There's also a mix of mediums like painting, mixed media, and sculptural pieces, which keeps the space interesting. Last time I visited, they had a South Asian focused exhibit that really showcased culture and identity in a beautiful way. It's nice seeing a space consistently highlight artists and perspectives that are often underrepresented. Finding the gallery is part of the adventure. It's tucked down a small alleyway and you follow the pink lights to get there. It might look a little sketchy at first, but once you step inside you realize it's actually a hidden gem. They also had a make your own goddess craft activity during this visit. I am definitely not great at crafts but it was fun and made the experience feel interactive rather than just walking through and looking at art. Small space, but definitely not to be underestimated. The vibe is thoughtful, creative, and very welcoming. Definitely worth checking out.

With First Friday right around the corner its the perfect time to drop a review for another…read moredeserving Old City Art Gallery! I had no idea that Jane Gallery existed before Ministry of Awe started collaborating with other local galleries to mapped out a First Friday Tour. And from the moment that I walked through the almost hidden alleyway and entered the pink string lit door I was hooked! The owner, Alison Mustokoff, is fully committed to displaying art made by female and queer artists (https://6abc.com/videoClip/the-jane-gallery-nataliya-yermolenko-female-artists-queer/16022668/) and their main gallery caters to a featured artist each month. toss in things like a themed cocktail and a chance to meet with the artists, and the receptions feel like a big deal. In addition to art gallery viewings Jane also features things like drawing workshops and yoga on occasions which makes checking their Instagram for events a must (https://www.instagram.com/thejanegallery/).

If you are looking to have a memorable experience I highly recommend booking Plush Events Venue…read more The space is amazing, affordable and the owner was very professional. The outside space is bonus and puts the cherry on top for such a great space!

Plush Events venue is a beautiful space to have your special event. The owner Kia is Amazing. I…read morerecently lost my grandmother and needed a space to have her repast. Kia was very professional and sympathetic to my needs. She provided me with everything I needed. The centerpiece and the photo wall was Awesome, my grandmother's favorite color was purple and Kia added a nice touch to the photo wall and put purple flowers on it. Very Nice, Loved it. I will Definitely be having future events here and would recommend this space to anyone who's looking for a great space to have their event.

We recently had a birthday party there. This place was disgusting dirty & filthy inside. Flies…read moreeverywhere. We had to buy cleaning supplies, including trash bags, paper towels etc. There were bullet holes in the door.

We hosted my daughter's 16th Birthday party here and things went great. The owner ensured the…read moreplace was clean prior to our arrival and was responsive when I had questions. I highly recommend this business. She allowed us to decorate and provided clear instructions on how to exit at the end of the night. She's a true business woman who keeps her word. My family enjoyed the space and my daughter and friends had a ball.

It's s a little steep in cost since they only offer tables and chairs but it is absolutely…read morebeautiful venue. Newly decorated and easy to find. No need to buy coverings for the chairs because they are perfect the way they are, clear so the match any décor you may have in mind. Keeping in mind a Dj or Bluetooth, decorating time( because they don't decorate) and you photographing, 369 machine or a Photo Booth. All of these are added cost. It's best to pick an all inclusive venue and forget the hassle of finding these people yourself. After all you have enough to prepare for the event.

The place: a small store front on the diagonal street in Philly - you know the one - Passyunk Ave…read more It's a cozy space and if you're there on a busy night, you might get to know your seat neighbors very well as the seating is pretty snug. As always, I highly recommend sitting in the front, or as close to front as possible. The perfomance: this was our first visit to the N Crowd but we are very experienced improv-consumers. The group of 6 performers played in a short-form improv style with small and quick "games" and they were fantastic. If you're familiar with improv, you know not everyone in the scene will be hitting every beat, but when one may have skipped, another cast member stepped in and continued right along. The bottom line: the value for your dollar is AMAZING with the N crowd. I highly recommend a visit for a good time. We could all use more laughter in our lives and this group gave us plenty of laughs and love. Thanks N Crowd!

I was able to see the N crowd perform live at Sawubona Creativity Project in Philly. I really…read moreenjoyed their performance. They were amazing and I laughed the whole time. Definitely was a great night. I look forward to seeing them perform again soon. What's interesting is, their performances were so good, I have considered taking improv classes. Yup, I am going to sign up. The actors and actresses are so talented.