Universoul Circus

Great space and welcoming environment. This is a non profit organization and primarily a yoga…read morestudio but also has about 6 art shows a year, some 200 workshops and events annually in the fields of dance, music, theater, clowning, comedy, film, and other performing and visual arts. They also partners with local grassroots organizations to raise funds and foster dialogue for communities in need. Our largest recurring arts events are the Fun-A-Day Community Art Show every February, the Philadelphia Fringe Festival every September, and Philly Clown Slam one Thursday a month throughout the year. They try to keep prices low to make this space accessible to all.

Love this yoga studio! I have been getting back into yoga and the instructors here have been so…read morewelcoming and made everything so accessible. It's the kind of studio that is all about community and inclusivity, with zero ego. I love the causes that they have done fundraisers for so I wanted to support, even though I don't live in West, and it's well worth the drive!

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Drummers

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West Philly Ballroom & Latin Dance

(1 review)

Garincha is a fabulous addition to the West Philly neighborhood. We were looking around for someone…read morewho could help us not humiliate ourselves at our daughter's wedding and found him by walking by one day. Everyone we have met that is associated with him is positive, upbeat, and seems to truly enjoy bringing delight and confidence and the assurance that we really can dance. He adjusts quickly to the skill level of the people he's teaching, and the father daughter dance and the parent's dance for the reception have been rescued. I wish I could give him six stars.

From the owner: We teach all Ballroom & Latin Dances and specialize in teaching beginners and wedding dance…read morechoreography!

Shakespeare In Clark Park

(1 review)

I cannot believe no one else place yet! This is a free event, although they do accept donations…read more They have been doing ClarkPark Shakespeare in the park for as long as I can remember . It goes on for a few days maybe even a week each summer. Get there early. Find a good spot and pack something to eat. It's a really great event to have dinner and a movie with friends and family.

From the owner: Shakespeare in Clark Park is a nonprofit theater company committed to presenting free, outdoor…read moreproductions of Shakespeare’s plays, creating a cultural event accessible to the Clark Park neighborhood and the greater Philadelphia area. While engaging the community and expanding Philadelphia’s summertime cultural scene, Shakespeare in Clark Park re-imagines the world of the park through the works of Shakespeare. We hold a core value that public art is both important and necessary, and we are committed to continuing to provide access to free and surprising performance in a community-centered environment. We believe in the continuing value of presenting Shakespeare’s work while interrogating it through a contemporary lens, and that participating in this cultural tradition allows for an extraordinary level of self-recognition and personal fulfillment for audiences and artists alike.

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Curio Theatre Company

4.3

(7 reviews)

You can find this theater inside the church on 48th and Baltimore Avenue. They utilize the space…read morefor different things such as karate, this theater company , and various denominations. Who plays aren't too bad they're not expensive so I'd say they're definitely worth the price. You can also find a way to save money by being an usher or by snagging a pair of tickets during the controversial dollar stroll.

I've since seen a lot more plays at Curio and I plan to return. Here's a summary of some plays I've…read moreseen. I use ^ to indicate a half-star and * for a full star. So, ***^ means 3.5 stars. **** Antagonyms: Recently saw this original play, a noir which was well-written and engaging. The acting was all right -- it faltered at times, but the production was still thoroughly enjoyable. ***^ Death of a Salesman: solid ***^ The Bald Soprano: amusing *^ The Handmaid's Tale: didn't do justice to Atwood's novel ***** Noises Off: Very funny, a great production ***^ Othello: good ^ Madville: tedious, not good

Chernobyl

(2 reviews)

1.9 mi

This place is nice and fairly underrated. The staff is very friendly and polite. The drinks are…read morealso cool in this place. The vibes are nice with cool different types of music. This place is nice, unlike the disaster its named after.

unlike one of the worst nuclear disasters of all time that it's named for, Chernobyl is a pretty…read morehappening spot. It's a D.I.Y. House venue that tries to host unique shows on Fridays and Saturdays. But it's also trying to do more with film and potlucks. I went down here to hang out with my friends Seizure 17 and was instantly impressed. It had a fresh mix of bands that I either haven't seen on the house show circuit before, or where mixing it up at a new house for the first time. And that's the way it should be. there was some fresh looking art in the living room, and the basement venue was pretty big. At 6'5" I had no trouble standing up without bumping my head, and even had a bit of room to get my dance on. They were even cool enough to let my friends set up a video screen for their set. Chernobyl is maintained by Da Comrade, a Philly band I haven't had the chance to hear yet (might be taking care of that after Rum Bar when they play with my friends again). But I've heard nothing but good things and they've played with some great bands like Agent Moosehead and Saudi Arabia. Looks like there are no shows coming up in May, but definitely try to scope the venue out on Mysapce to see what their cooking up for June.

The XVR Lounge

(1 review)

1.6 mi

Really a lot of fun and an adventurous date night activity that anyone can enjoy. My husband and I…read moreand another couple purchased a Groupon and reserved a time slot on a Saturday. Despite starting a bit later, due to a group ahead of us, we were able to upgrade our Groupon to play multiple games. Then the set up from there was quick and easy. The VR games the staff facilitate really are a lot of fun, even for non-gamers like me. It's also just enough activity to work up a sweat, but not enough to drain you. You will laugh and shout a lot and truly feel submersed for a good hour. I was glad we paid extra to upgrade, as we got to play a variety of games with different degrees of difficulty. The staff was great, guiding us the whole time, and the lounge has a waiting area with TVs and music. It was a dope experience.

From the owner: A full 3D cinematic experience to deliver a unique, immersive and mind-blowing adventure…read more Played individually or in groups of 2-6 players where each player has their own dedicated room - you will talk to each other, walk around, bend, throw objects and collaborate together to solve the puzzles and challenges. Once you wear the headset we will take you to new dimension, another reality where you get a feeling of transformation you can't get anywhere else. You can't experience this at home. It's meant to be experienced together with your friends, family and co-workers so it transforms your relationships.

Ready for a new experience with virtual reality!?

Our VR Arena can host up to 6 players at a time! Come through and experience a whole new world!

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With up to 150 interactive games and more to come, there is an endless possibility of new experiences you can have.

Third Story Recording

4.5

(2 reviews)

1.7 mi

This is the recording studio that did a lot of work for The Dead Milkmen! Does a person from…read morePhiladelphia really need to say anything more? Seriously though Third Story has dished out 30 years of recording excellence and has worked with some of the best. Aside from the Milkmen they have worked with King Britt, Tori Amos, Ruder Than You, Chuck Berry, and an endless list of others. Most recently they helped do mastering work for my friends Bloody Wall Of Gore, and Seizure 17. Both bands have stood by the work that Third Story did. they really do a good job of picking up on every nuance of a song and making the sound just right. They also work with both analog and digital recording. they have a fully automated Pro Tools, and two 24 track 2" analogue tape machines on hand in their studio. so they really offer the best of both worlds.

just wrapping up recording of our second album -- and it's been great -- -probably spent 40 hour''s…read morein the studio over the last 2 months -- -the owner operator -- Scot Herzog has been patient -- knowledgeable -- and a lot of fun to work with -- if your interested in getting that old school rock sound for your next project -- this is the place to do it

Kenn Kweder

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Linvilla Orchards

Went to the spring car show. This is my 3 rd year going. They get lots of old and classic cars and…read morethey do a flea market as well. They have a pizza truck that serves very good personal pies. The car show gets a few hundred cars. If you want to enter your car it's $20 cash at the gate. They give you a small tin plaque and a registration card for your window. Since my car isn't winning any awards I don't stay till 3 pm to await the judges choices. My car is nice, but not prize winning nice but that's ok. It's a fun few hours. It got too hot by noon to stay longer. Weather in early May is tricky. Highly recommend checking out the car show. The general store on the grounds is huge. Bought lots of stuff to take home.

Linvilla orchards is an amazing place to bring family and kids of all ages. They have so many…read moredifferent activities like fruit picking, animal zoo, pet feeding, children playground, all for free. There's also a beer garden for adults that opens around noon. There's also a a market that sells freshly grown fruits, vegetables and local made goods. There's also a garden and gift shop selling a lot of the local artisan products. Lots of parking available around the main entrance area. We went early in the morning around 10am. We spent most of the first few hours walking around the zoo that had a huge chicken range, duck pond, cow, goats, sheep and horses. There are vending machine to buy corns to feed the animals. We had to get our own quarters as the coin exchange machine was broken. Around the noon we head to the Linvilla Grill. They had some good pizza and chicken tenders. There were few outdoor benched to dine. Price was little steep. The freshly squeezed lemonade was outrageous. They make the whole thing by grinding lemon right in front and put it in a huge plastic 32 oz jar. It is so worth for $8. We also bought some peaches and cooking sauces from the market. Cash is preferred, for credit card they charge fee at the market checkout.

Linvilla -- 1:30pm on Tuesday in September (Rosh Hashanah holiday) a sea of cars

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Some pumpkins they are everywhere

Italian Market Festival

4.5

(20 reviews)

4.6 mi

Always a great time with great food I go every year with my mom she's from that area so it's a…read moregreat time for her

I once had the pleasure of a one day trip with good close friends to Philadelphia, PA during the…read moreItalian Market Festival. We had a foodie day of Italian staples including sweets. Italian Market Festival is an outdoor market on 9th Street that complete me... Italian sausage, Italian staples as freshly handmade pasta, and all genres of sweets imaginable. Eat, walk a little, walk some more on Philadelphia's historic 9th Street! Foodie galore in the City of Brotherly Love!

5/18/2024 grease pole

5/18/2024 draft peroni

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5/17/2025

Manayunk Arts Festival

4.5

(12 reviews)

3.0 mi

So much fun! Lots of variety of food and arts! Must go ... add it to your calendar! Glad I wentread more

We love going to the Manayunk Arts Festival. We had a great time, but unfortunately it was too hot…read moreto walk around for any length of time. Hopefully next year the weather will be cooler.

David A. Vigo, artist from Pensacola, Fl

Glass menagerie

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St Anthony's Italian Festival

3.2

(13 reviews)

24.1 mi

Everything! The ambiance was beautiful, good crowd control, and the food was absolutely delicious!read more

the biggest RIP off I have ever seen. save your money. 30 dollars for 2 kids to ride 2…read morerides!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! we left and went to Middletown carnival