What is Velvet Whip Arts & Social Club and What Does It Offer?

—Velvet Whip Arts & Social Club is an unique Arts & Social Club that offers its members a wide variety of live music and performances arts across multiple genres.

What Are the Live Performances?

—Weekly live entertainment including Jazz, Blues, Burlesque, classical, Musical Theater, comedy, open mic and more.

Where is Velvet Whip Located?

—VW is located near 11th & Wood Street in Center City, Philadelphia. Our exact address is only known to members and their guests of the club, or ticket holders to shows.

Is There Parking On Site?

—While there is no designated or assigned guest parking for VW, however there are ample parking options by the venue:

Metered/Street parking: Most available on Callowhill St, Vine St & Spring garden street.

Parking lots:

  • 1037 Vine St. Parking

  • 1201 Vine St Parking

  • 1125 Vine St Parking

  • 1325 Vine St Parking

Are you wheelchair accessible?

Unfortunately, we are not wheelchair accessible. This is due to the building’s design and we do not own the building. There is a flight of stairs to enter the venue. We do have a wheelchair onsite for anyone who might require it.

What’s the bathroom situation?

We have two bathrooms, the UNISEX(fully private) bathroom at the top of the stairs and the Women’s bathroom on the floor of the venue.

Do you serve food?

—While we do not have a kitchen, we do have a snacks menu. Members can always order from Wood Street Pizza with us and have it delivered to you within minutes.

We are also working with various of food truck vendors for future events, stay tuned.

Are there hotels near by?

—Absolutely, see below:

-Sonder | The Heid chic, modern (5 min walk).

-Le Méridien Philadelphia Modern, classy, located by Central Business district (15 min walk)

-Philadelphia Marriott Downtown Modern, located by Market Street Central Business district (12 min walk)

-Hampton Inn Philadelphia Center City-Convention Center Modern, located by PA Convention Center (6 min walk)

-Aloft Philadelphia Downtown Modern, located Near City Hall (13 min walk)

Have questions? Contact VW Membership Help HERE