This place was super cute and in a nice location, but I will say the food and coffee was lacking. I…read moredidn't particularly enjoy the drinks that we got. Although super cute, I most likely will not be coming back.

The best place to take pictures & have wedding receptions. There's are little restaurants inside…read moretoo that serve great food! The building has other companies upstairs but I stayed mostly on the ground floor!

I love this event space first of all it is black owned, woman owned & family run. The space is…read moregorgeous and extremely versatile. I've seen it decorated for upscale events (with round tables and seating) as well as, panel discussions & live bands (there's a stage as well) & vending markets. The owner is such a sweetheart, she's kind and greets you with a beautiful simile and is very welcoming. I've attended events as a guest and also had the honor of vending at a networking Monday event. It's a great space for any type of event or celebration. I absolute recommend Kanvas and make sure to follow them on social media to keep up with all that they do for the community.

I live right near Penn's Landing so I may be a bit biased, but this is the place to be for outdoor…read morefun in Philly in the summer. Situated along the Delaware River waterfront, there are outdoor festivals almost every summer weekend, free concerts the month of August, free summer movie nights, and other special events. There is a seaport museum. There is a roller skating rink in the summer that converts to an ice skating rink in the winter. There is plenty of good Philly food at Penn's landing in the summer. In the winter there is an indoor tent with some food next to the skating rink. Penn's Landing is open all year round but it really shines in the summer. Penn's landing is a good spot for tourists and locals alike. The big winter event is the New Year's eve fireworks. I've spent many nights ringing in the new year with Penn's Landing fireworks. I enjoy the free summer concerts the most. I keep an eye out for all special events as well. Special events range from the Tall ships sailing event in which lots of tall ships dock at Penn's landing and sail along the river, to the NFL experience display & concert event the NFL brings to every Super Bowl winning city. Penn's Landing is a site that makes me happy that I live in Philly. But, I won't discuss whether or not it is the actual site where William Penn landed when he founded Pennsylvania...

I love this place! I never was a huge fan of this area but its growing on me. There's so much to…read moresee and do down here in the summer time, there's so many games and things the kids can do. You can get a nice work out in as you walk along the Delaware River and take a look at the different ships and people watch. There are so many little restaurants and places to shop along the way which is also a plus! The last time I came, I came and saw the Ghost Ship when the art installation was up and running and it was pretty cool. It is always packed with people and there is always something you can find to do, or eat down here. In the winter time, I enjoy ice skating at the Blue Cross River rink with my family, which is always a good time as well. If you stay up to date on Philly activities you can see what is coming up next near Penn's Landing and have the most fun ever. There is ample parking everywhere, private lots and street parking, and there is so much history behind a lot of the areas/building down here. It is definitely worth the trip.

Nice location for a small event. I went to a nice event here and it was amazing experience.read more

Yes it's looks amazing and especially in person the place is magnificent and I think it's the…read moreperfect place to have any special or casual event

I'm removing two stars because I noticed that there is not a single mention of Second Daughter…read moreArtisanal Bakery on the Bok Building website. All other eateries are mentioned - the other bakery more than once. Second Daughter was a James Beard Foundation semifinalist in 2022 and there have been numerous accolades since. The other bakery, I noticed the last time I was there, offered a savory pastry that was quite similar to the one that Second Daughter has had on their menu for years. My understanding is that's a non-complete violation. Shame on Bok management for what appears to be biased [in]actions against Second Daughter.

The Bok building is a wonderful repurposed facility filled with bakeries, workshops, play areas for…read morekids, and more. In general, it is an incredible space for the community to get together and/or enjoy works for local artists across the floors of the building. They host events like the Spring Market to attract more visitors, so it can get quite busy during those times, with lines for places like Machine Shop wrapping around the building.

This is a venue for private dining that is a really incredible experience. I imagine corporate,…read morerehearsal dinners, and special events. Their own description The Back Room is the private dining venue for High Street Hospitality Group, conveniently located in Center City, Philadelphia. Food is amazing as are servers who really know and understand the menu.

We had an excellent experience at the Back Room for a holiday family dinner for 16 people. We all…read moresat at a long table. The venue communicated well with us before the event so we knew what to expect and they were ready for us with our preferences. The staff was fantastic. We had a great time with Julian and other team members. The food was delicious and interesting. Highly recommend!

We had our wedding here in July 2023. This venue made it soo easy for us to design the perfect…read moreevent with clean lines, industrial feel and all white backdrop. Our colors popped and the whole event was elegant. Chris and here team were so easy to work with making sure we were involved and able to make changes to the layout to fit what we needed. They worked well with our caterer and we got the wedding of our dreams. Would 100% recommend them!

My partner (I mean "my husband") and I looked at 8 possible venues for our wedding in Center City…read morePhiladelphia. Honestly, we could've stopped after the first one! When we walked into PowerPlant Productions in Old City, we knew that this would be the place. It's the coolest space for a party, and no other venue in Center City is anything like it! When visiting other venues, we imagined how we'd decorate to mask the ugly ballroom carpets, bland or dusty-looking walls, and utter lack of personality (even at classic, historical sites). But at PowerPlant, we wanted the gorgeous space to speak for itself, and use a little decor to accentuate its natural appeal. From the gorgeous wide-plank hardwoods, all white brick walls, extraordinarily high ceilings, massive wall of windows, and that huge iconic smokestack! There is no place like it. Not being pro party planners, having access to Chris and Jim (the owners-who got married there) and Tommi (manager) was the lifeline I didn't know we needed. First, they actually own the building which is different than other city venues. If you have questions or requests, you ask Chris and Jim directly. They decide and answer, not a chain of go-between people. Chris has seen countless events at Power Plant and (at our request) shared a menu of ideas and floorplans that were foundational to our once-in-a-lifetime, phenomenal party. She knows what works really well in the space. Chris even helped us pare down a list of vendors to the ones that would be most likely to negotiate and customize an experience in our financial ballpark (including our caterer-our other lifeline-who also got married there). Leading up to the day-of, Jim and Tommi made prep as simple as they could for us. They made sure everything was set how we planned it. Plus, all of the scheduling, dropping off, setting up, picking up afterwards... trust me, as you approach the big day, it's these little things (like access to the space when you need) that catch you off guard and cause tremendous stress. They had our backs. Ultimately, our wedding was unlike any that I've ever attended (and I think most guests would say the same). Everyone commented on the venue. It was the night of our lives. We owe that to the gorgeous space, the venue and catering teams, DJ, and of course the phenomenal grooms and guests too. Haha. Thank you, PowerPlant Productions!

I took my children to the Franklin Institute and overall felt the price of the ticket was worth it…read more However, as a teacher, I was dismayed that the newer exhibits (Wonderous Space and Body Odessey) were very screen-heavy with an emphasis on watching videos and clicking. The few hands-on experiences were very popular (the Giant Heart, the Asteroid) and for good reason. I'm sure the exhibits were expensive, but I would love to see a return to more tactile learning for a child-centered museum. The older exhibits like Sir Isaac's Loft, Sports Zone, and Amazing Machines were great for young kids. There were so many engaging opportunities for hands-on exploration. The Science Live Shows were wonderful (we saw Liquid Air and Combustion) and both presenters were very funny and engaging. We spent about 2.5 hours there and could have stayed longer!

When trying to find something to do with my niece who was visiting me last weekend, this came to…read moremy. Because she just finished up a STEM camp for kids back home and her just liking to see/do new things, decided to take her here. Glad I did because she had a blast! We didn't get a chance to see the new Universal Theme park/studios exhibit, but she loved everything else - walking through the heart, the space exhibit where she looked up at the stars and tried to figure out how she would jump in another planet's atmosphere, etc. Great time and look forward to coming back in the future!