HORRIBLE!!! Air barely worked, sink didn't work, the floor in the back was a complete hazard and…read moreneeds to be done over, super small, it was dirty when we got there and we had to clean everything but paid a cleaning fee! Tables were suppose to be round but got long ones -10 wouldn't recommend

From the owner: “Legendary EventSpace is a versatile and stylish venue in Philadelphia, perfect for creating…read moreunforgettable moments. Ideal for celebrations, social gatherings, and community events, it offers a personalized and memorable experience for every occasion.”

Great experience! The owner was professional, accommodating and kind. Venue was clean, up to date…read moreand perfect for my event. I am definitely booking again! Thanks!

Easy access, equipment ready to go, venue clean, flexible with availability. I'm coming back to…read morebook another event.

Went on a Friday night for a CHOP-sponsored event, and the place was lively. There are plenty of…read moreping pong tables, so it never felt too crowded or hard to get a game in. One thing that really stood out was the complimentary coat and bag check, such a nice touch and made everything feel easy and well-organized. We ordered a charcuterie board to snack on. Some parts were good, like the hummus, which was smooth and flavorful. A few of the veggies, though, seemed a little less fresh than expected, like the carrots and cucumbers, which were softer and a bit dry instead of crisp. The pita was also slightly on the dry side. It might have just been an off batch, but worth noting. Service overall was very attentive. At times, dishes and drinks were cleared a bit quickly--especially while I was in the middle of playing ping pong--but it really just reflects how prompt and on-top-of-things the staff are. On the flip side, they also help collect stray ping pong balls and keep buckets refilled, which makes the whole experience much smoother and more fun. Overall, it's a great spot for a night out with friends. You're really coming here for the ping pong and the energy, and on that front, it definitely delivers.

SPIN is cool. I've been here a couple times for work functions, and the food and drinks are always…read moregreat. You don't have to play ping pong, but it is fun and simple and a good time. We came recently as paying customers on a double-date and had a great time again. If you're playing ping pong you can eat and play at the same time, but it's a little awkward because there's only so much room for your food. Overall, the food was pretty good. Nothing amazing. Well, except for the grilled Korean chicken sandwich; that was the highlight. Other dishes like the fries and the burger, per my husband-- were just simply passable. The truffle fries were much better than the ones that showed up with my sandwich, which by the way I had no idea came with the dish. So, I paid for fries twice. The ambiance is cool, very instagrammable, but it is super loud. I don't know how anyone could talk to each other. Cool if you're playing ping pong and just hanging, but don't think you're going to catch up with an old friend here. Not unless they have a more subdued experience earlier in the day. We came on a Saturday night and I had to be right up on my friend to hear her.

Worth the stop as it's always free admission. Admittedly I did not do my research and was unaware…read morehow small the space is. It's two rooms with rotating exhibitions. No permanent gallery. The current exhibition on Shaker furniture was interesting, but I can see how it's not for everyone. I appreciate what they're doing at the ICA, I just wish there was a bigger permanent collection on display. Shoutout to Juno the welcoming cat.

The Institute of Contemporary Art Philadelphia - ICA is a…read morelaunchpad for contemporary art and ideas. ICA is on site at the Univeristy of Pennsylvania. We stopped by on our visit to the University of Pennsylvania to specifically see the Joanna Piotrowska: unseeing eyes, restless bodies We didn't think we would spend as much time as we did here, and I loved both of the exhibits. There are two gallery spaces, the first one held "Where I Learned to Look: Art from the Yard", with the curator and several artist being from Texas. I'm not sure I loved it because there was a Texas connection and also Baltimore screen art, but I really enjoyed art from a yard perspective. Fun contemporary art and a Koons piece. The second story held the second exhibit: Joanna Piotrowska: unseeing eyes, restless bodies. She's a Ukrainian artist, and I really thought it was going to be something different but it was a really cool exhibit. I have never seen carpet and space used this way before and her art evoked both fear and whimsy and awe. I love this museum and the fact that it's really quaint - obviously the experience you're going to have here depends on what exhibits are showing, but I had a great time here overall. It's completely free so if you're ever by the University of Pennsylvania, I highly recommend you stop by.

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.

From the owner: Kanvas Event Center we not only specializes in customizing your event vision, we ensure we remove…read morethe stress factors of event planning and venue selecting. We focus on event solutions, not thinking of nor creating event problems.

Versatile space offering yoga classes and wellness services, plus arts events on weekends!read more

Poorly run, smells weird and owner is rude. Place is the opposite of inclusive. Much better…read moreoptions out there.

Such a beautiful venue, inside and out! The owner was pretty laid back guy who's into music and has…read morea band so he's super busy outside of Open Space and also pretty hard to get ahold of! His assistant Martian is a character and such an amazing human being, we loved his personality and customer service! Martian promised us a beautiful, clean space and that's exactly what he delivered! Highly recommend and would definitely use this space again in the future!

A wonderful location in the local Philadelphia area for events, exhibits and celebrations. The…read morestaff is the best and the owner takes pride in the business a very dependable option.

A true Philly gem!…read more I came here with 2 of my nieces and we had a wonderful experience from start to finish. We were greeted at the door and then taken to our table. As I took in the sights of the establishment, the atmosphere was warm, welcoming and the decor was minimalistic while the table setting was luxurious yet refined. Oh, and the music that was playing set the tone perfectly. Because you select your service (and pay for it) when you make your reservation, there was not much that was required of the staff however, our waitress Tayla, brought some samples of tea to our table for us to smell, which helped each of us to decide on our tea. I ordered the Afropunk, one of my niece's ordered the Lemon Ginger and the other ordered something that had "pureè" in the name; I did have a little taste of each and enjoyed them all but the Afropunk was my fave. The light fare that was served was surprisingly filling - I enjoyed all of what I ate and I ate EVERYTHING. My nieces ate everything also but they didn't care much for 2 items that were served. I purchased The Baring - High Tea for us, which was a 90 minute experience and the timing was perfect... By the way, the location of the salon is perfect and parking was easy to find. Overall, I had an excellent experience here and can't wait to return!

The Baring Afternoon Tea for $48 per person at Akwaaba Tea Salon was darling…read more A couple things to note for future patrons: They don't do same day reservations They include a 20% gratuity When you reserve on Open Table everything is prepaid. We requested no pork before we arrived as a dietary restriction. Ms. Leslie and her team took very good care or us. I had the Ginger Lemon Roibois Tea, My companions had the Wakanda Tea and the Kenyan Black Tea. We arrived early for the 1 pm Seating. Upon entry the tables were prepared with the cotted cream and lemon clotted cream. This accompanied the chocolate chip scone that they said what just freshly baked. They also offered us infused rosemary water. All of the setting was adorable. The little cup the honey came in and thr Tea timer were very nice accents. When the Baring High Tea selections arrived we got a nice variety. I agree with a previous reviewer who thought the curry chicken sandwich would have been better if it was hot and not cold. However, the other savory items tasted good. This included the turkey brie on bread and deviled eggs. The sweet treat spread included brownie, bread budding, lemon tart with a blueberry, pound cake loaf flavored treat with strawberry garnish. A very nice high tea experience and great service.

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.

Ahhhh! I just want to scream when I even think about how I ended up here. I actually attended a…read morePaint Nite event in which it was advertised that first district had a "full bar" and would be offering menus to order from local establishments as far as food. I didn't want to go but my friend was interested in this one particular painting so off we went... When we first came into the building there was no actually direction as to where the ballroom was and we weren't sure which floor to go on. I was shocked (literally) when I noticed that there was a "security guard" who was actually standing on the side of the corner just watching us talk about not knowing where to go...you know and not offering any directions either... *side eye* Fast forward to the "menus" that would be offered which actually consisted of photocopied handwritten notes that there would be chicken fingers, french fries, and onion rings ( I think) offered as food for the evening. Prices ranged from $5-10 which is just clearly too high. Also listed below the spectacular selection of food were choices from the "full bar" which included a base + choice liquor for $10. I was overwhelmed by all the options. I of course passed on food/drinks as nothing seemed appealing but my friend ordered chicken fingers/fries. The service was slow and 30 mins after the fingers arrived we realized the fries never did. When we asked the server we're told that there are indeed NO fries available but we could substitute with some fruit or a beef patty. No real Jamaican is ever gonna turn down a beef patty so of course we were gonna try it. Beef patty comes out, I go to break off a piece and lo and behold there is cotton. Not like a regular soft piece of cotton but like hard cotton that looks like its stuck so when you pull it off it leaves behind residue type cotton. I STILL HAVE NIGHTMARES. Utterly disgusting and unacceptable. I am disappointed that Paint Nite would offer it here when there are so many cooler UCity options to choose from. From my experience, First District Plaza is not an acceptable venue for Paint Nite which really is an enjoyable experience that would be enhanced with the right setting. First District ain't it. If the service and options that were granted to us that night are typical of this establishment, two words...STEER CLEAR! DISCLAIMER: *This review has no reflection on Paint Nite and is based supremely on the service and experience I received at First District. Staff is not directly affiliated with Paint Nite*

I don't know why Leigh O. wrote a bad review about First District Plaza! She has, obviously…read morereviewed, whomever contracted with them, and hosted their own affair. First District Plaza is a classy establishment with several banquet halls! I have been to, at least, four events, that were held there. The accommodation, food and ambience were fantastatic. I can remember attending a wedding reception, a chuch affair that honoured members, a graduation reception, and a birthdy bash.They were all done tastefully in a banquet-style setting, with beautiful decor, lighting, and excellent wait staff. Each hall has a large stage for honored guests, a large dance floor, ample seating for guests, and great bathroom facilities, separate from the banquet halls. I am, in no way, affiliated with the owners of First District Plaza, neither do I own any shares in it's holdings. I just had to counter the harsh and misguided review that does not truthfully reflect it's services.