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the busy beehive of bok welcome 5 this year at bok

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Bok is a beehive of creativity and entrepreneurship. Occupying an entire city block, the 340,000 sq ft historic landmark in South Philadelphia is home to over 200 businesses, from glassblowers to a preschool, ESL classes to tattoo artists, interior designers to jewelry makers, and so much more. Nearly 700 people bring the building to life each day, working and collaborating in a dynamic ecosystem.

The rooftop bar draws over 100,000 visitors annually, while another 50,000 attend events hosted within Bok’s walls. This year, our earliest tenants celebrated nine years of growing alongside us, while new members joined the hive, adding their unique talents to the mix. We welcomed The Tailored Collective, a queer and gender-affirming bespoke tailor; Hilo Fiber Bar, a 3D textile string and sip workshop; The LAW Bridal, a wedding gown designer and atelier; YUNS Hardware, a curated hardware store of everyday tools and supplies; and a fresh class of animators, illustrators, designers, visual artists, amongst others.

Every hallway, workshop, and studio pulsed with activity this year, a testament to Bok’s spirit of innovation, collaboration, and creativity—an ever-growing hive of possibility.

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bok by the numbers

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22% of businesses are under 5 years old

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Restaurant/Cafe 3%

Personal Service 4%

Professional Service 19% Manufacturer/ Maker 13%

Creative Service 23%

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Artist 38%

of the building is leased to non-profits

Bok business categories

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of businesses are minority-owned

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“Bok is like a mini city within the city. The Bok/Scout staff are incredible – fully supportive of our mission, our staff, and our patients. The building is full of interesting history and architecture. It is a very caring and supportive environment.”

Corinne Lagermasini, Executive Director, South Philly East (SoPhiE) Health & Wellness

“Getting to lease a space at Bok 5 years ago was a small bit of luck that’s turned into so much more, and it’s no small exaggeration to say that it’s changed my life.”

Tom Rudnitsky, Vidal

“Many of our families live in the Bok neighborhood. People were sad to see us go last time [we popped up in the building].

I love that it is a community and microcosm of interesting businesses, artists, and services. We are happy to be a part of it and contribute to it.”

“I love that I get to see my friends and meet new people at Bok all the time. There’s always something going on and something to be a part of. Being in the studio “I love get feel to see mysolitary, friendsand allthat day Ican very andknowing meet new people Bokout all of themy that I can at walk time.

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Sarah Trindade, Philly InMovement

Claire Whitehurts Downes, Artist

“Many of our families live in the Bok neighborhood. I love that it is a community and microcosm of interesting businesses, artists, and services. We are happy to be a part of it and contribute to it.”

Sara Trindade Philly InMovement

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building bok

Bok has a dedicated team of professionals who work hard to maintain this massive and majestic historic building, help guests navigate our halls, and keep our community happy.

1 Alan Barret Facilities

2 Ralph Coco Facilities

3 Zaid El Facilities

4 Darnell McGill Facilities

5 Matt Ober Lead Ambassador

6 Norman Brown Facilities

7 Frank Stephan Maintenance Supervisor

8 Steve Sabulsky Facilities Director

9 George Toy Facilities

10 Steve Wilson Weekend Ambassador

11 Jermaine Young Facilities Supervisor 11

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scout Scout is an urban development and design practice re-imagining how once neglected places can be transformed into vibrant and unexpected spaces. With a diverse mix of expertise—from design and planning to project management and community engagement—we bring a thoughtful pragmatism to our work.

1 Everett Abitbol Director of Development + Hospitality

2 Brogan Austin Events + Partnerships Manager

3 Hannah Baker Leasing + Operations Manager

4 David Fetherston Marketing + Graphic Design Intern

5 Isabella Garcia Architecture Intern

6 Kelley Garrard Creative Marketing Director

7 Lily Goodspeed Leasing + Community Manager

8 Morgan Jezierski Director of Operations + Building Community

9 Whitney Joslin Director of Architecture + Design

10 Liz Maillie Director of Leasing + Marketing

11 Danielle McMackin Bookkeeper

12 Joana Moono Jr. Graphic Designer

13 Madison Powell Building Operations + Community Intern

14 Lindsey Scannapieco Managing Partner

15 Matt Symonette Operations Coordinator

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Whether it’s a wedding, craft market, workshop, music performance, sports tournament, or fancy gala, our staff activates our spaces and ensures each and every event in the building runs smoothly.

1 Brogan Austin Events + Partnerships Manager

2 Elise Miller Bok Wed Manager

3 Rob Williams Event Coordinator

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Our work on Bok is never done, and we’re proud of the projects tackled and milestones reached this year.

1 New Trees

2 Fully Leased (again!)

3 Governor Shapiro Visit

Some of you may recall that last year’s Yearbo[o]k was dedicated to our “giving tree” on Bok’s stoop, which we said goodbye to along with the tree in our beloved dog park.

After much research and consultation, we were excited to have two new trees planted! These trees not only bring some natural beauty to our street scape but also symbolize growth and renewal for the building.

As they mature, the new greenery will provide much-needed shade, improve air quality, and create a more vibrant, welcoming atmosphere for everyone who visits.

While we see a lot of moves within and into the building every year, some larger vacancies were filled in 2024 with our new largest-scale tenant, Philly InMovement. This is a testament to the incredible community Bok attracts and fosters.

This year, we also hit a new milestone with a record-breaking 578 leasing inquiries—the highest number to date.

We’re so grateful for the continued interest and support from our community inside the walls of Bok and beyond and can’t wait to see all the amazing work our community members continue to create and share.

On May 22, 2024, on the second day of the Great American Getaway RV tour, Pennsylvania Governor Shapiro and Lieutenant Governor Davis made seven stops across Philadelphia to promote small businesses, highlight key historic landmarks that tell the story of our shared history, and launch a series of events leading up to the nation’s 250th anniversary in 2026. One of those seven stops was Bok, where they, along with the Visit Philly team, toured several small businesses, including Remark Glass, Firth & Wilson Transport Cycles, and Greenly Plant Company.

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recognitions + awards We’re thrilled to see the amazing work of our community and partners getting the recognition it deserves — and we’re always grateful for opportunities to share this work. Here are some of the accolades they earned this year!

Congress for the New Urbanism Conference SCOUT In May 2024, founder and managing partner of Scout, Lindsey Scannapieco presented a session on adaptive reuse at the Congress for the New Urbanism’s 32nd national convening in Cincinnati, OH. CNU’s flagship annual event gathers policymakers, planners, urban designers, developers, and advocates to debate and discuss trends and challenges related to building places people love. Using Bok as a case study, Lindsey’s session “Old School, New Ideas” delved into the impact of a nationwide school closure crisis, the challenges of adaptive reuse of a school building, and the value of incremental, community-centered development, offering a framework and model to apply in other cities.

Philadelphia Magazine Best Wedding: Bridal Designer The LAW Bridal Chef’s Table Thai Cuisine Episode Nok Suntaranon, Bok Bar Partner

Philadelphia Magazine 150 Most Influential People in Philadelphia The Creator’s Creator Lindsey Scannapieco James Beard Awards Leadership Down North Pizza, Bok Bar Partner

Presente Media A Space for Cultural Rebirth for the Latine Community in Philadelphia Bok

New York Times 22 of the Best Bakeries Across the U.S. Right Now Machine Shop

Elle Magazine 14 Best Cleansing Oils to Unclog Pores and Easily Remove Makeup Sabbatical Beauty

New York Times Our 50 Favorite Places in America Right Now Sweet Amalia, Bok Bar Partner

Eater Philly Best Holiday Desserts in Philly Machine Shop & Second Daughter

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Lindsey Scannapieco at CNU

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“It is a bit moving to think that the Bok Building still stands after its discontinued use as a school and that the space is still being used for the community’s benefit.

Not everything needs to be destroyed, new life can be brought to these spaces. Here, new communities can be birthed, and with that new opportunities are created.”

The Bok Building: A Space for Cultural Rebirth for the Latine Community in Philadelphia

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buzz about: bok From design to food and festivities, the team behind Bok’s operating businesses grabbed headlines in 2024.

BOK & BOK EVENTS Lightbox Film Center finds a new home at the Bok Building Where to Sit When You’re Out & About & Around Philadelphia

Ken Weinstein wants to bring a version of South Philly’s Bok Building to Nicetown Local author’s novel ‘The Sicilian Inheritance’ loosely based on relative’s murder

Things to do in Philadelphia this weekend: Monster Jam, Broad Street Run

How the breakfast taco won over Philadelphia

WOMEN BUILD IT

Music videos for – and by – Philadelphia artists will play at the Bok Building later this month

Following UArts closure, Lightbox Film Center is now an independent nonprofit

The most festive holiday markets in Philadelphia

La Expo Tianguis y Posada connects generations of Latino businesses in Philly

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IRWIN’S

The Best Rooftop Bars In The World

Craig LaBan’s favorite meals, dishes, and other food highlights of 2024

7 Best Rooftop Bars and Restaurants in Philadelphia

The Resy Guide to Splurge-Worthy Dining in Philadelphia

The 12 Best Philly Restaurants for Outdoor Dining

Memorial Day Weekend 2024 in Philadelphia: 30+ Events, Fests & Exhibitions

The Best Spritz Cocktails of Philadelphia

Her great-greatgrandmother was murdered in Sicily.

Now Philly’s Jo Piazza is trying to solve the mystery

The 31 Best Views in Greater Philadelphia

5 Unique Outdoor Venues in Philadelphia

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“[Minimal Chaos] has woven Middle Eastern treasures into the local fabric, making a striking impression on the neighborhood’s tapestry.”

“The workshops here [Weaver House] are an almost sacred space, where newcomers and longtime members of the city’s fiber and craft communities come together to learn the craft of weaving.“

“[Machine Shop] uses a fresh modern approach to hone its French classics.”

buzz about: bok community

Our community really knows how to get the town talking!

Here are just a handful of the local and national media mentions Bok businesses received this year.

ALL CAPS

BEEHIVE

Zara Dropped the BuzzerBeater Collaboration of the Year

2024 Family Favorite Honoree – Playspace

Hypebeast Flea New York Vendor Spotlight: ALL CAPS STUDIO

BLACKSTAR

AMY NOVINSKI Adult Students, Get Ready for These 2024 Summer Intensives

POINTE

ARTXSTITCH Black History Month exhibit at Philadelphia City Hall celebrates untold stories

The BlackStar Film Festival Has a Mission, and Plenty of Ambition 11 films you should not miss at the BlackStar Film Festival

BOTTLE UNDERGROUND Local innovators divert glass from the landfill

CHAR AND WHISKERS BANDIT From DIY to nationwide: How Bandit built its vegan cheese business

Philly Favorites 2024: Silver Best Pet Store, Bronze Best Place to Buy a Gift

DEACON HOSPITALITY GROUP YOWIE named one of the 100 Best New Hotels in the world Around the World in Seven Beds: Getting Eclectic at YOWIE Hotel

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TUFT THE WORLD

Toy Stories

Step Inside Queen Village’s Latest Vintage Boutique

New Tufting Book Launch at Booked on World Book Day

KLIP COLLECTIVE

SABBATICAL BEAUTY

Tuft the World is selling rugs designed by TikTok influencer Grey Prince

JEFF RUBIO

KLIPXXI: Klip Collective’s Been Keeping It Weird for 21 Years

DIADORA

GARCES FOUNDATION

LOBO MAU Siblings run Philly fashion business inspired by their Brazilian heritage

Garces Foundation annual fundraiser brings local talent together for a good cause

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HILO FIBER BAR

MILES TABLE

Hilo Fiber Bar is a string and sip class in South Philadelphia that allows you to try your hand at creating 3D textiles.

Philly’s James Beard-Honored Restaurants, 2019 to 2024

Here Are Four New Additions to Philly’s Food Scene

47 May Beauty Launches Our Editors Can’t Get Enough Of Glow Like Never Before With These 27 Asian-Owned Beauty Brands

SEAMAAC

Minimal Chaos brings maximum delight to East Passyunk Avenue

“All Caps Studio has been pumping out some of the most unique, imaginative, and kindhearted ‘TANGIBLE IDEAS AND OBJECTS’—to use its studio motto—for over half a decade...with uninhibited creativity coursing through every piece.”

THE WELCOMING CENTER Welcoming Center gets $1 million grant to expand job preparation for immigrants

Philly’s oldest and largest refugee founded non-profit, SEAMAAC, holds toy drive

The Latino Christmas market returns to Bok, this time with mixed feelings about what the next 4 years can bring

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Philly’s Absolute Best Cookie MINIMAL CHAOS

Philly artist redefines handmade’ with tech-driven rug-making to ease physical strain

It’s the People Who Make Philadelphia’s Best Restaurants Worth Traveling For

This School Turned Coffee Shop is an Adaptive Reuse Gem

UGLY ART Rising Star Director Elijah Crawford Reveals ‘The Cure for Depression’ with Legendary Philadelphia Film Debut

WEAVER HOUSE South Philly weaving studio/ yarn shop teaches the slowest kind of fashion

“You can’t go wrong [at Second Daughter Baking Company], but the giant fudge brownie is a particular winner.”

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Diadora Returns to Japan for the Third Pre-Order of the Latest 2024

The 215: Sabbatical Beauty, El Idrissi Judo Academy, Eric the Puzzler, Lavett Ballard

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new faces + spaces In 2024, Bok continued to see consistent growth within our tenant community. Tenants expanded into larger spaces, consistently filled our event spaces, and built on our local community tenfold. Tenants like Ars Nova Workshop, Cambodian American Girls Empowering, Echo Metals, Gnome Architects, Laos in the House, Philly InMovement, The Tiny Jeweler, and Weaver House, among others, grew their spatial footprint within the building. We supported these many expansions through a “relocation tetris” as needed by our tenants and their growing needs.

We also welcomed many wonderful new members to our community including a queer and gender-affirming bespoke tailor (The Tailored Collective), a 3D textile string and sip workshop (Hilo Fiber Bar), a wedding gown designer and atelier (The LAW Bridal), a curated hardware store of everyday tools and supplies (YUNS Hardware), as well as a new class of animators, illustrators, ceramicists, visual artists, and lighting designers — while our earliest tenants celebrated nine years at Bok!

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seniors Abby Schwartz Associates AJ Clarinets Amazulu Collections Ars Nova Workshop

Art Sphere Big Sound Blair Brothers Music Bok Bar

Bottle Underground C.A.G.E Chris Reed Colin Lenton

David Guinn David Morgan David Papp Done & Dusted

Donna Wells Emily Eichelberger Federation of Neighborhood Centers Firth & Wilson Transport Cycles

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seniors Forever Valentine Tattoo Franklin & Whitman Fringe Salon Garces Foundation

G. Kellum Gnome Architects Irwin’s Isaac Lin

Kyle Cook Laos in the House

Lauren Lyles Leslie Abend Lobo Mau Designs Machine Shop

Madlab Entertainment Malanie Bilenker Mallory Weston Mangrove Media

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seniors Maria Eife Matt Stanley Photo Miles Table Philips Black

Project P.L.A.Y. School Remark Glass Revival Letterpress Ryan Johnson

Sam Oberter Photography Scout Shira Walinsky Steve Boyle Photo

StevieChris Stover Ceramics Studio Kitchen Consulting Toner Architects

Vivas Music

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juniors 1HP Entertainment ALLCAPS STUDIO Alex Wasserman Andrew Mead, Ben Sibley, Cory J Popp

Astrobus Media Aubrie Costello Bandit Beehive @ Bok

Bevy of Objects Bifocal Creative Blackstar Projects Caroline Kunka

Crisco & Frisco Deacon Hospitality Group Design Manifest Diadora U.S.

Dindga McCannon Dragonfly Audio Post Echo Metals Elizabeth Bergeland

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juniors Elliot Reynolds Ellyse Bendillo Ficks Music James Dybvig

Jeff Rubio John (JT) Kane Kara Howland Kate Dannenberg

Lea Colie Wight Linda Dennin Lynn Snyder

Marcelino Stuhmer My ND Integrative Health Myriad Magnetic Ohm Family Chiropractic

RGA Associates Rachel Pierson Art Rebecca Asch Redshift Sports

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juniors Rider Ceramics Roantree Weavers Robert Boone Room Shop

SKOVES ART Sabbatical Beauty Scipio’s Commercial Cleaning Shira Friedman

Sierra Barela Smith & Diction Streets Dept Studio Incamminati

Sweetwater Portraits Symone Salib Studio T. Kahres Jewelry Texture Florals

The Tiny Jeweler Two Persons Uh Huh Art Objects Vidal

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juniors WC Pottery Wag Days Weaver House Wyss Wellness Center

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sophomores A.Filomena ARTXSTITCH Alexander Tominsky Amy Novinski

Anthony DeMelas Aubrey Levinthal Black Cat Design House Bok Events

Bouffants and Broken Hearts Cannuscio Radar Family Foundation Catt Fields White Char & Whiskers

Claire Whitehurst DG Printlab David Campbell Days Away Creative

Dice Emily Stroud Emma Vieser FABSCRAP

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sophomores Four/Ten Media Girls Inc. Gladney Hall Greenly Plant Co

Haiama Beauty Co Holly Simple Studio Hyde Guitars Jack Kubizne

James Bailey Jason Killinger Jen Riley

Jessica Lawrence John Quick Ceramics Kinfolk Bride MarkoArt

Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia Mighty Writers Minimal Chaos Mural Arts Philadelphia & Southeast by Southeast

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sophomores Nazeer Sabree Nicole Aro Noni Overhead Mgmt

Parcel Island Pet Riso Studio PhillyWisper Possum Creek Games

Queens Vintage Guitars Rita Carroll Ryan Putnam Sarah Rachel Brown

Second Daughter Baking Co. Solidarity Stained Glass Studio 1935 Studio Bladel

Surry Hills Stones The Bowery Presents The Chicken The Craftship

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sophomores The Deli Collective Theodore Harris Tony Havrilla Tuft the World

Ugly Art Valerio D’Ospina Vessel Garden Wearwell

Wild Chairy Yamanya Natural

You Wraps Yuvaroo Studio

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freshmen YUNS Hardware Elissa DeFranceschi FLOX Studio Gina Triplett

HamsaMade HiLo Fiber Bar Kelechi’s Novelty Cartoons Lily Xie

Mae Krasniewicz Molly Egan Phebe Corcoran Philly InMovement

Ricardo Maldonado The LAW Bridal The Tailored Collective Wax Poetic Clothing

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Multimedia artist Elissa DeFranceschi

Illustrator Molly Egan

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community collaborations Collaboration is key to Bok, and our community members are always finding ways to work together. Teamwork makes the dream work!

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3 Rider x Romolini collab

All Caps Studio collaborated with a number of amazing businesses this year including our own. All Caps teamed up with another Bok creator, small batch accessories designer Room Shop, to create a series of whimsical bags and charms. All Caps also developed a series of Bok merch for our team, including water bottles and silkscreen printed totes inspired by Bok’s past and future.

Bok tenant Conrad Benner (aka StreetsDept) co-released the second season of Art Outside, a podcast from WHYY that dives deep into the diverse and dynamic artworks adorning our streets, explores the state of Philadelphia’s creative landscape and ponders our collective future. This season featured Bok tenant Nicole Nikolich, also known as Lace in the Moon, a Philadelphiabased installation artist specializing in intricate crochet creations.

Ceramics artist Lauren Rider and tattoo artist Chris Romolini of Forever Valentine Tattoos collaborated on a “modern take on an ancient art” by combining tattoo illustration with functional ceramics. The ceramics were hand painted and expertly gilded with gold and glaze, and the pieces were exhibited at a “SURFACE + FORM” art exhibit at Bok in May of 2024. The pieces were sold to community members both in person and via online sales, and allowed the ceramics and tattoo artist communities to meet and mingle.

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community impact Our building community continues to be one of our greatest strengths, inspiring us more each year. Here are some standout moments from 2024: 1 Garces Foundation In 2024, Garces Foundation saw significant growth, with enrollment up 30% from the previous year. Nearly half of the students reported pay raises thanks to their improved English skills, highlighting the program’s real impact. The foundation’s dental clinic also made a difference, treating over 800 patients. By addressing both education and healthcare, Garces Foundation continues to drive meaningful change in the communities it serves.

2 Mural Arts x Streets Dept x East Gym In February, the East Gym played host to a contribution for the 2024 PHS Flower Show. The project titled Remember to Water was a stunning mural created by Mural Arts and curated by Bok tenant Conrad Benner.

It featured the work of three talented local artists—Tai Corriente, Melissa Rothman, and Natalie Flor Negron— showcasing their creativity and connection to the community.

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For the 2024 holiday season, SEAMAAC proudly distributed over 800 toys to children in the community, marking a significant milestone in their efforts to support local families.

This was the largest toy collection to date, and Bok was a close partner in collecting and publicizing these efforts.

The event brought joy to hundreds of children in our neighborhood and continued to foster a sense of community and care as we worked alongside our longterm community partner.

Bok Events donated space rentals for over 300 community events this year, drawing in over 20,000 guests and donating and discounting over $200,000 in space donations to support local causes. Key partners included Southwark School, Puentes de Salud, El Comité, and SEAMAAC. With notable events like “Southwark Got Talent” and a Día de Muertos sugar skull workshop, Bok Events continues to play a central role in fostering community engagement.

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We host events, big and small, nearly every day across our venue spaces. From our flagship internal events like Open Studios, B[L]OK Party, and Alumni Day to rentals that bring together communities from near and far—whether across the street or across the globe—we’re proud to be a gathering place for all kinds of people and occasions.

In 2024 we hosted 338 community events and 56 events with external partners.

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events Open Studios grows with us each year as we welcome more members into our building community. This has expanded our fan base, with visitors eager to climb all nine floors to meet the artists, makers, and small business owners who call us their work home. New this year, we added an extra hour, opening at 5:00pm to encourage attendance for all ages at our favorite building-wide celebration.

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B[L]OK party

events “Hot town, summer in the city…” Our annual B[L]OK Party marks the start of summer, taking place shortly after the school year ends. It’s our chance to invite friends, families, and neighbors—both from inside and outside the building—to join in on this South Philly-inspired celebration. We ate, danced, sipped, and shopped alongside neighbors and pals, right on the 800 block of Mifflin.

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events The Wildcats of Bok Tech HS came back in style for this year’s Alumni Day! Though rain moved us off the roof, we kept the energy high in the Boys Gym with a former classmate DJing and an official Bok Tech roll call, welcoming alumni from the 1980s to 2013!

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Ugly Art Film Shoot

Pesta Nusantara: An Indonesian Gala

The Oxtail Exchange & Friends

Music Video Showcase

KLIPXXI

SEAMAAC Roots of Happiness Holiday Party

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Beyond the SEA Market

Each year, Bok renews its commitment to serving the community by offering discounted and donated event space, as well as collaborating on events that align with our mission and values. We continue to strengthen our partnerships with key community organizations to ensure these collaborations are mutually beneficial. Through this, we are able to share our versatile spaces for fundraisers, gatherings, and community initiatives, amplifying the collective impact of all involved.

A few highlights from 2024 include: • Mural Arts collaboration with Streets Department • Music Video Showcase • Lightbox Film screenings • Made @ Bok Markets • New + Old Dreams Record Fair • Dia de los Muertos • Com.Unity Events • KLIPXXI

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Proposal

Athena Global Advisors All Staff Meeting

Philly Story Fest

Candlelight Concert

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Be Well Philly

Through our event rentals, we engage with a diverse range of clients who choose our spaces as the backdrop for everything from fundraisers and panels to photo shoots, proposals, athletic events, and craft markets. More than just a venue, they also connect with the Bok community that shares the space. Whether for small or large-scale events, from our hallways and Auditorium to the West Gym and terraces, we’re always excited to welcome new groups and share this special place.

A few highlights from 2024 include: • Red Ball Tennis • Breakwater Studios Film Shoot • Philly Story Fest • Candlelight • Trans Art Market • Fiber Craft Market • Mpact Innovators PK Slam

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From soirées to sardines, Irwin’s had an eventful year in 2024.

Highlights included hosting incredible events such as the NYE Bash, the Irwin’s x Bar Brutal (Transaldente) collaboration at Fort Mifflin for Making Time, and Mr. Budd’s Cookout—a fundraiser for the Diabetes Association of America in honor of Executive Chef Michael Ferreri’s late uncle, Wayne. In addition to these memorable occasions, Irwin’s celebrated its busiest summer season to date and broke its reservation record. As part of the Bok community, the team cherishes seeing so many guests at their events or joining them for dinner. They look forward to another year of slinging champagne and doling out caviar!

Ervis Kullolli Chef de Cuisine

Michael Lancaster Wine Director

Caitlin Dagle Lead Server & Event Coordinator

Taylor Fellerman General Manager

Damián Langarica Beverage Manager

Meghann Ferreri Hospitality Consultant

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bok bar This year up on the roof was the biggest and boldest to date. Season 9 featured the longest run yet, stretching a full 30 weeks from April to the early days of November. It was jam packed with happenings, performances, and countless reasons to spend time together. While there were many new faces, much of our beloved Bok Bar staff returned for another great season of gathering, celebrating, and sharing moments together in front of the city’s most beautiful views.

Food Partners

Monthly Event Residencies

April Darnel’s, Cafe fare with Italian & French influences

Sunset Drag Show Brittany Lynn & her Drag Mafia

May Jezabel’s, NW Argentine

Salsa Night DJ Big George + DJ Vspice

June Puyero, Venezuelan

‘Boot Scoot’ Country Line Dancing DJ Hugo Max + Giddy Up Philly

July Down North, Pizza August Korea Taqueria, Korean Mexican eats September Gabriella’s Vietnam, Vietnamese

Ian Kingsbery General Manager

Cosmic Rhythms Party BWC Sounds Making Time Dave P. + Caribou

Joana Moono Assistant General Manager

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October Sweet Amalia, Oyster farm + market

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60% of our team has been with us for 3+ years

30 week season

100k bar guests came through our doors

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of food + event partners were Woman or Minorityowned businesses

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illustration by Bok tenant James Dybvig

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