Hotels
Partner Hotel
Canopy by Hilton
- 1180 Ludlow St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Book here or call property directly at 877-214-6722 and request "Blackstar Film Festival Room Block.”
Reservations available for this block until July 1, 2024. Please note that after this date, the same rate or room availability may not be available. Hotel room rates are subject to applicable taxes.
Partner Hotel
Cambria Hotel
- 219 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Book here or call property directly at 877-424-6423 request "BlackStar Film Festival Group."
Reservations available for this block until July 1, 2024. Please note that after this date, the same rate or room availability may not be available. Hotel room rates are subject to applicable taxes.
Partner Hotel
YOWIE
- 226 South Street Philadelphia, PA 19147
YOWIE is extending their friends and family discount to the Blackstar community during the month of August. Please use code BLACKSTARFF at checkout at helloyowie.com (code will not work on external websites).
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Venues
Kimmel Center
300 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Film screenings, box office, panels, quiet space, yoga sessions, and the BlackStar Bazaar
Entrances
The Kimmel Center is wheelchair-accessible from both its east (Broad Street) and north (Spruce Street) entrances. Entrances are at sidewalk level (no steps). Ramps and/or level floors enter every level of Verizon Hall and Perelman Theater. A curb cut on the corner of Broad Street and Spruce Street allows for access from the sidewalk.
Seating
This theater has wheelchair-accessible seating locations, including locations with stair-free access and either open space to accommodate a variety of mobility devices, or an upholstered, loose chair can be provided with advanced notice to access@blackstarfest.org. A limited number of seats near the stage are reserved for the exclusive use of attendees with low vision or blindness. A seating map can be found here.
Restrooms
Wheelchair-accessible restrooms are available on all levels of the Kimmel Center, accessible to guests of both Verizon Hall and Perelman Theater, as well as all ancillary spaces. Gender neutral restrooms are available.
Quiet Space
A dedicated Quiet Space will be available during festival operating hours, located in the Rendell Room on the second floor of the Kimmel Center. Features of this room include soft seating, yoga mats, low lighting, and a number of low-sensory self-guided activities. We encourage use of this room to decompress from the stimulating environment of a bustling film festival.
Suzanne Roberts Theatre
480 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146
Film screenings, box office, parent room
Entrances
This venue’s entrance is at sidewalk level and does not require steps to enter.
Seating
This theater has wheelchair-accessible seating locations, including locations with stair-free access and either open space to accommodate a variety of mobility devices, or an upholstered, loose chair can be provided with advanced notice to access@blackstarfest.org. A limited number of seats near the stage are reserved for the exclusive use of attendees with low vision or blindness.
Restrooms
All restrooms are wheelchair-accessible and gender neutral. They are located on the first floor near the entrance.
Parent Room
A private parent room is located on the first floor in the block of green rooms of this venue. The room includes a private restroom and a door with a lock. Please find a BlackStar team member to assist you in finding the area.
John and Richanda Rhoden Arts Center at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA)
128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Film screenings, parent room
Entrances, Seating, & Restrooms
This venue is fully accessible. The theater is located on the lower level and is accessible by stair or elevator. Please alert the house manager upon arrival to the theater if you require wheelchair seating. Wheelchair accessible and gender neutral restrooms are located directly outside the theater.
<strong>Opening Night Party</strong>
World Cafe Live
- 3025 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
This venue has two entrances. The main entrance on Walnut Street is at sidewalk-level but does not have a curb cut. If you are using a wheelchair or mobility device, we recommend entering through the lower level on 31st Street (address here). All levels of the venue are accessible by the central elevator.
If you are using a wheelchair or mobility device, we recommend entering through the lower level on 31st Street, but the main entrance on .
Seating
Chairs are available throughout the venue.
Restrooms
Wheelchair-accessible and gender neutral restrooms are available.
<strong>First Friday @ the Barnes</strong>
Barnes Foundation
- 2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19130
<strong>Filmmaker Mixer</strong>
The Wayward
- 1170 Ludlow St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
<strong>Closing Night Party</strong>
Star|Bolt
- 1936 N Front St, Philadelphia, PA 19122