One of the most vibrant and welcoming creative spaces. It offers a variety of art, performances,…read moreand community-driven activities that feel accessible to everyone. The programming is thoughtful and diverse, creating opportunities for both emerging and established artists to connect with the public. The Rotunda feels like a true gathering place. There's a sense of openness and care that makes people want to linger, engage, and return. It plays an essential role in nurturing creativity and fostering connection within the city.

I like this space. I've gone here to see the following: Mac…read moreand cheese cook off, craft fair, dancing/fire spinning, comedy show, play, lecture, and a few potlucks. It's nice that the space is available to the community. It's an alcohol venue, which is the only downside.

This is such a cute restaurant nestled in the heart of Penn campus! Our waiter explained that…read morethey've been around for over 40 years and use farm fresh ingredients. We came for brunch and tried the Kennet Square omlette and vegan breakfast burrito. The omlette was absolutely delicious- the mushrooms and caramelized onions really stood out, and the egg was very fluffy and soft. The burrito was a little bit too salty but it improved with the salsa/pico provided. One of the highlights of the restaurants is the interior, which is decorated with farm house meets dog-theme vibe. Every room has personality and character. This would also be a nice spot to take visitors or parents when they are visiting the university.

Service was okay. It took about 30-mins from getting seated to being served food. There's no syrup…read morefor any of their lattes but they have simple syrup as an alternative! The classic avocado BLT was good! Only thing was it was slow service to something to consider if you're in a rush.

Cellar Dog is a solid 4.5 stars, rounding up. (I haven't been to their NYC location, so rating the…read morePhilly one on its own merits.) Shout out to the friendly staff, especially bartender Tahj! Speaking of bars, Cellar Dog has beer, wine, and cocktails. And a house green tea shot. Hungry? They've got typical bar food. I like their Cellar dog - a hot dog is perfect with almost any drink, especially at a reasonable $4 (credit accepted). I've been here on quiet nights, and haven't experienced a cover charge (yet). There's a stage for live performances, and plenty of TVs playing sports (usually). Like pool? There's +4 tables available when you're feeling competitive.

Been here before. Great place to chill with friends. Jazz music tonight. Pool tables are the long…read moretable but lots around to play with your crew. Was here for a Yelp event. Decent assortment of apps. I liked the crab cake bites. Other item were ok. I'd recommend this place for a fun evening with friends. And live music depending on your taste and the band of the night.

Quiet night at the quaint, sleek hidden jazz lounge…read more Saw on their event page that they had jazz music for the night along with a Galentine Paint nite that I could have joined but was too tired from the day's work. Had a drink and wanted to order apps but already full from another location. Visited this place a couple years ago and glad to revisit though this time was a lot more serene.

This spot isn't my scene, but it's super fun and a cool vibe. The bank vibe goes out the window on…read morethe weekends when it turns into a full club space. More of a college aged crowd with some seating areas in the middle but the main dance floor is truly giving club - which is fun, if that's your style! The music is good and the bartenders are on it!

The international House of the place that College students of all nationalities and backgrounds…read morelive while attending local Philly colleges. It is also a venue that's often used by several organizations to hold festivals that presents movies and art receptions etc. It is a well laid out space with a lot of of options if you need to hold or sponsor a special event. Within the last 12 months I attended two festivals BLACKSTAR and The Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival. Both I enjoyed immensely, I was able to view movies in a very comfortable and reasonably priced theater. The International House always appears to be fairly clean and staffed with an employee at the 'front desk'. Check out their website for more details, you might like what they have to offer.

Talk about an interesting place. where else can you go to take cheap language classes, catch a…read morediverse and entertaining film festival, see a band, and potentially live in? and their not joking by International. picture a place that has bright college students from 30 to 40 different countries living under it's roof? this place runs rampant with culture. The film fests are the best though. they had a festival of films by Alejandro Jodorowsky, who is perhaps the most unique and artistic director of all time. and it had a Kung Fu festival that didn't show the traditional Jackie Chan/Sonny Chiba kind of films that you would expect. The are getting ready to had a Spaghetti Western festival next.

FANTASTIC place. Totally recommend and would absolutely go back…read more Easy to make a reservation over the phone and our party of 5 was welcomed and brought to our table upstairs. The upstairs area has a chill vibe with some Mario-themed art as well as a TV. It seems that the kitchen is upstairs, so a lot of waiters were flying by out table to the staircase. Our waiter was pretty chill. Apparently an O's fan, he was excited to learn we're from Baltimore. Food was all fantastic. The style of fries isn't my preference, but they were decent. Other than that, I was blown away. Child #1 and Child #2 got some items from the Kids' menu - grilled cheese and cheeseburger. Bread and Butter appetizer. Is it expensive for just being bread and butter? Yes. Is it worth it? Also yes. The homemade bread is great, but combine it with honey butter with flaky salt, and it's incredible. Loads of reviews on Yelp talked about the sausage roll. GET IT. It's greasy and filling in all the right ways. Goes great with a beer. My wife got the burger and she found it to be very tasty. I got the Grilled Maitake Mushrooms dish and holy cow; it's perfect. Even if you're not a vegetarian (I'm not), you can appreciate this dish: crispy rice cake (not the dry kind from the store), tender baby bok choy, and of course the well-cooked mushrooms are tied together with black vinegar, garlic-whipped tofu (!), and a peanut sauce. A++ would absolutely get again. The food menu has some staples, but overall it does change nightly, so make sure you check it out before you come. Apparently, on Sundays, they do a different experimental flavor of wings. I was curious, but my stomach has only so much room, so I had to draw the line. There is a respectable drink menu. My wife got the blood orange mezcalita, which she liked, but thought the smoke flavor was more subtle than described. I got the Plum Fizz and would totally get it again. Pleasantly-sour with a nice fizz. It's a nice pub in a nice neighborhood of a major city - be prepared for prices to match. But it is absolutely worth it.

One day I was craving a burger and decided to come to bad brother for the first time. I came on a…read moreMonday night not knowing there was a drinking event so it was pretty busy for a Monday. They were doing raffles if you ordered certain drafts but I decided to get a cocktail instead. The plum fizz was so delicious and refreshing. I liked that it wasn't too sweet or too strong (especially because it was a weekday) Anyways, because it was pretty busy I just sat myself at the bar. The bartenders were all so kind and nice and answered all of my questions. Apparently they do change some items on the menu and they do a martini and meatloaf Monday. I stuck with the burger and fries. When I tell you it was the best burger I've had in fairmount, I'm not exaggerating. I was expecting typical bar food but I was wrong. I will be back for sure and I'll be sure to tell all of my friends to go there as well. I've never had a meatloaf but just because the burger was so good I'll have to let my first one be at bad brother.

The Library Bar is one of my favorite places to drop into when I'm in the Rittenhouse area. Located…read morein the hotel lobby, the place is serving up tasty cocktails with an intimate ambiance. It's not usual for me to request the group pop in if we're just walking by. The bevs are always on point and the bar tenders have extensive knowledge on the menu and just overall mixology. Not uncommon for me to ask the staff to "surprise me" with something. Speaking of staff, they are super friendly, consummate professionals and generally just a good time. Lastly, I think this place is a great place to meet people. I always seem to meet fun and interesting people while sitting at the bar.

Went for drinks with a party of 8, wow the service was fantastic. Charlie at the hostess stand was…read moreso welcoming and accommodating. She went out of her way to make sure we were taken care of comfortable. She really went above and beyond to make us feel at home. The drink menu was extensive and innovative, all the drink came out perfect. So many interesting cocktails to try, they really have something for everyone. I hate the Rye Tai, a play on a mai tai and it was fantastic, perfectly balanced and served in the appropriate glassware. Our group had such a nice time, The library bar and their amazing service really saved our night.

PARKING: They are now charging $30 per car to park at this venue. It has always been…read morefree...but...new management. You can buy a parking pass online prior to the day of the show for $25. You are able to tailgate in the parking area...we brought some wawa hoagies and drinks to consume before going inside. We should've brought some lawn chairs to sit on while tailgating. Highmark is the new owner of the The Mann. They did some sprucing up inside and it looks great! The staff were all very nice and helpful. We enjoyed the show that we went to see. I did not get anything to eat but I got one drink...the large can of Bud Light Seltzer...for $19.80. Definitely the most i've ever paid for one of those. You can bring in with you: one sealed bottle of water or an empty vessel for water. My friend brought ice in her vessel and they didn't even look inside.

I came here for a Yelp event featuring BalletX, and overall I had a good experience. I think this…read morevenue really shines in the summer when it's hosting concerts and outdoor performances. The setting is one of its biggest strengths. Since it's farther from dense residential areas, it feels like the kind of place that can really embrace large-scale outdoor events without worrying too much about noise. The lawn area in the back is especially nice. There's a gentle hill where people can spread out blankets, have a picnic, and enjoy the show. On a nice evening, it's a great atmosphere. For ballet and classical performances specifically, I had more mixed feelings. Outdoor venues naturally don't have the same acoustics as traditional concert halls or theaters, and I found myself wishing I could hear the orchestra more clearly. The performance itself was wonderful, but you lose some of that rich resonance and echo that makes live classical music feel so immersive indoors. The venue offers the usual snacks you'd expect, including popcorn, fries, sodas, and other basics. Nothing particularly memorable, but enough if you want a quick bite during a show. The seating is pretty straightforward. Standard plastic theater-style seats that get the job done. I also appreciated the large screens and production technology. For an outdoor venue, everything felt modern and well organized, and the screens helped make sure everyone could follow along even from farther away. My biggest concern was accessibility. I noticed quite a few older guests struggling with some of the stairs and inclines while finding their seats. It made me wonder how difficult the experience might be for visitors with mobility challenges. There are accessible seating options, but depending on where you're sitting, navigating parts of the venue could be challenging. Overall, I enjoyed my time here. It's a beautiful outdoor venue with a relaxed atmosphere, great picnic space, and solid event infrastructure. I probably wouldn't choose it over a traditional theater for ballet or orchestral performances, but for concerts and summer events, I can absolutely see why people love it. One final piece of advice: bring bug spray. Trust me on that one. Also, there's like a venue tsa out front, be patient lol