Bok Yearbook 2025

This year marks a meaningful milestone: ten years since this historic former vocational high school reopened its doors and began its second life. Over the past decade, we’ve watched this 340,000-square-foot building, spanning an entire city block, transform into a thriving home for more than 200 businesses. From glassblowers to preschools, tattoo artists to designers and makers, Bok is now a daily workplace for over 700 people and a destination that welcomes more than 140,000 visitors each year.

In 2025, we paused to reflect on just how much Bok, and the community that animates it, has grown. We continued to bring neighbors, artists, and makers together through beloved events like Open Studios and the B[L]OK Party, opening the building wide to showcase the remarkable work happening within its walls.

This year also brought new voices and energy. We were thrilled to welcome Lightbox Film Center, which introduced its program of independent cinema to the auditorium, and Global Craft Market, whose presence at the WKSHP creates a vibrant marketplace for immigrant artisans and small business owners. We were especially honored that our former intern, Prince Leon, chose Bok as the place to establish their art practice and studio, creating truly special work and deepening the creative fabric of this community.

Throughout it all, we’ve remained deeply committed to supporting the ever-evolving landscape of entrepreneurship. We encourage our community to adapt, expand, and enter new spaces as their businesses grow, always with an eye toward sustainability, resilience, and long-term impact.

A decade in, Bok has taught us that true community strengthens with time. And as Philadelphia continues to change, the need for places that support creative work, shared opportunity, and collective imagination remains as vital as ever.

One old school, millions of possibilities— how we built the community you see today.

Engage spaces immediately

Activate spaces early with installations, pilot programs, or pop-ups.

Build from the outside-in

Let people see your progress early and often visibility creates momentum.

Celebrate easy wins

Take advantage of what’s already working.

Invite the public in

Talk to your neighbors— it’s important to create deeper connections with your community and build trust early on.

Create the tenant you want

Get scrappy to create the business or activity you want to see, even if it’s temporary.

The value of a “big binder”

Do your research, stay organized, and keep all the essential details in one place.

Consider adjacencies

What tenants and uses work well together? Always consider sounds and smells when Tetris-ing tenants together.

Community is everything

Bok is about people first. The strongest projects are built with and for the community.

It’s always a work in progress

Embrace that no project is ever “done,” and changing circumstances mean you have to react creatively.

How do you eat an elephant?

One bite at a time! Work to complete viability for a small piece of the puzzle, and bring the project to life incrementally and strategically.

62% of tenants live in South Philadelphia of businesses are under 5 years old of businesses started at Bok 14% 19%

of businesses are woman-owned 1/5 of businesses are minority-owned 56%

Independence Hall Bok

City Hall

348,000 ft2 of building space

of the building is leased to non-profits

3 in 5 building employees walk, bike, or take public transportation

Bok business categories

74% of the building is occupied by artists, makers, and creatives

“What’s great about Bok is that they truly want to help people succeed. After being an exclusively online shop for a few years, I wanted to try out a physical space to see if it would work for my business or not, but I couldn’t financially take a risk of signing a multiyear lease and building out a space. Being able to talk to someone at Bok about my specific needs and goals, then finding the right space that could accommodate that, was something I never thought could happen. I wouldn’t have a storefront if not for Bok.”

Kelly Wright, YUNS Hardware

“The Bok community is easily one of my favorite things about living in Philly. As a freelancer that runs my own business, by myself, being in the building helps me feel less alone. Coming in to work on a weekend to get those extra drawings in, and the building is buzzing with events, and fellow weekend warriors, helps me keep pushing.”

James Dybvig, illustrator

“Bok has become my second home. It feels like a small town. When I step outside of my studio door I always run into a friend and that always makes my day! I feel safe, supported, seen, and inspired here. I’m so glad to have Bok in my life.”

Nicole Haddad, Lobo Mau

“I am grateful for these ten years at Bok. Solo studio life can be isolating and working alongside my studio mates within the Bok community refuels me daily.”

Melanie Bilenker,

artist

“We chose Bok during the pandemic. We were looking for a space and we heard a lot of ‘no’s’ along the way. Bok was the place that said ‘yes.’ That yes became the starting point for Second Daughter and it changed everything for us.”

Rhonda Salzman, Owner Second Daughter Bakery

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this year @ bok

key accomplishments

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

1 Ten Years of Bok

This year, Bok celebrated its ten year milestone, marking a decade of growing creativity and community. What began as a scrappy experiment has grown into a nationally recognized model for creative, community driven space, shaped by a team that continues to adapt and problem solve.

To mark the milestone, we hosted a sparkling anniversary party with a performance and sing along by John Jarboe of The Bearded Ladies Cabaret and a custom cake from Party Girl Bakes. For ten years, Bok has given makers, artists, dreamers, and neighbors a place to test ideas, take risks, and be themselves.

2 Grant for Friends of Bok

Friends of Bok announced an unexpected 800,000 dollar grant to support renovations of the historic Bok Auditorium, with support from State Senator Nikil Saval and State Representative Elizabeth Fiedler.

The funding enabled long awaited upgrades including a full HVAC system, improved seating, and preservation of original plaster details, strengthening the auditorium’s role as a community cultural space.

3

Elevator Glow-Ups

Our elevators have lived full, hardworking lives, so it’s no surprise they all needed a little glow-up. We started the year rebuilding the West elevator and are ending it by tackling the East — bringing all three closer to fully new mechanical systems so they can reliably carry everyone where they’re going. (East coming soon!)

It’s been a long road of nuts, bolts, and patience, but the progress is real, and we’re excited to see these essential workhorses back in their best form.

4

30-Minute Parking on Dudley Street

Parking in South Philly is no small feat, and we have long looked for ways to make quick visits to Bok a little easier, whether you are running in for a tasty treat or grabbing a much needed caffeinated beverage. This year, we officially implemented 30 minute parking on Dudley Street. We hope it makes those short stops a bit easier for our community.

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!

City Council Resolution BOK

This year, Bok was honored at City Hall with a privileged resolution from the Philadelphia City Council recognizing and celebrating the 10th anniversary of the building’s revitalization into a thriving hub for artists, makers, and small businesses. It was a meaningful moment for our team and a testament to the community that has grown within these walls over the past decade.

We’re grateful to Councilmember Rue Landau for the recognition, to our South Philadelphia neighbors for their support, and to every tenant who has brought their work, talent, and energy to Bok. As Lindsey Scannapieco noted during the ceremony, “Whether you’re a chef, an entrepreneur, a small business, a maker — we need spaces like this in the city.”

We believe deeply in creating spaces where creatives can work, experiment, and grow — and this honor affirms just how impactful that mission has been within the City of Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Magazine

Best Civic Win Scout

Global Philadelphia Globy Awards Sustainable Leadership Award

Lindsey Scannapieco

Philadelphia Magazine

150 Most Influential Philadelphians, Creative Catalyst Lindsey Scannapieco

The Philadelphia Citizen Rad Girls Award, Enterpreneur of the Year

Lindsey Scannapieco

Fleisher Art Memorial Founder’s Celebration Honoree

Lindsey Scannapieco

City of Philadelphia Women’s History Month Citation Lindsey Scannapieco

Philadelphia Magazine

Best Winter Warmup

Ebba Sparre

Philadelphia Magazine

Best Class for Cowgirls and Cowboys

Giddy Up Philly, Bok Bar partner

Philadelphia Magazine

Best Clean Beauty Products

Haiama Beauty

Lonely Planet

Our Staff’s 20 Favorite Bars Around the World

Bok Bar

“Scout has gained a reputation for infusing life and culture back into city spaces that are forgotten or abandoned. The Bok Building, for example, was a former school in South Philly that closed due to declining enrollment and budget cuts. Now, it’s a creative force to be reckoned with — home to dozens of Philadelphia businesses, nonprofits, makers and artists. The rooftop is a popular bar with skyline views and couples hold wedding receptions in the former gymnasium.

The UArts buildings are a bit different. While currently vacant, they are far from forgotten. Instead, they are beloved and historical treasures in the heart of Philly.”

The female-led design firm behind the Bok’s makeover has plans to redevelop two iconic UArts buildings.

buzz about: bok

From design to food and festivities, the team behind Bok’s operating businesses grabbed headlines in 2025.

BOK & BOK EVENTS

Adaptive reuse breathes new life into abandoned schools

How to Experience Philadelphia Like a Local

More Philly developers are looking to build artist and maker spaces like the Bok building

UArts’ Hamilton Hall will go to the Philly company that repurposed the Bok Building

Former University of the Arts building sold to Bok building design firm

How the breakfast taco won over Philadelphia

Bok Comes to Broad Street

BOK BAR

Is Philadelphia the New Hot Spot for New Yorkers?

Bok Bar reopens April 10 with a menu crafted by a James Beard Award semifinalist

Bok Bar to Reopen April 10 for Season with New Menus, Entertainment

Philly weekender: Bok Bar reopens and Otaku Fest

16 Seasonal Bars & Restaurants for Drinking & Dining Alfresco in Philly for 2025

Brian Tyree Henry’s 5 Favorite Places in Philadelphia

IRWIN’S

More Than Just Food: Philadelphia’s Repurposed Restaurants

Restaurant Feature

Dinner at Irwin’s is fun, but a night at Salvatore’s is fantastic

SCOUT

Lead bidder for UArts’ Hamilton Hall plans art gallery, work space for artists, and restaurant

A leading bid has come in for Gershman Hall, the final UArts building for sale through bankruptcy

Bok Building developer wants to bring ‘same ethos’ to UArts’ Hamilton Hall

‘Renaissance for South Broad’: UArts redevelopments poised to revitalize Avenue of the Arts

First-ever Philly Cookie Fest to bring together local bakers

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.

“Art and resilience aligned at this year’s BlackStar Film Festival. The festival continues to create space for Black Brown and Indigenous filmmakers while shaping a future where storytelling is both a form of resistance and a celebration of lived experience.”

ALL CAPS

Art for Change: Saeed Ferguson, Streetwear Spiritualist

All Caps Studio: A Brand for the Community, by the Community

Check Out These New Shops and Restaurants in Philadelphia

Scoop Up All Your Chic Summer Cccessories at These Philly Area Shops

Alloy Atelier

“Machine Shop brings French pastries to South Philly blending classic technique with everyday accessibility. What began as a love of craft has become a neighborhood ritual built around warmth precision and the joy of slowing down.”

“A brand for the community by the community. All Caps Studio centers art as a tool for change creating space for collective storytelling cultural reflection and creative expression that belongs to the people it represents.”

9 Healthy-Ish Snacks With Ties to Philly

10 Un-Brie-Lievable PhillyArea Cheese Makers and Mongers

Is Fermented Vegan Cheese Good for You?

2025 BlackStar Film Festival in Philadelphia: What to Expect

Art and Resilience Aligned at This Year’s BlackStar Festival

BlackStar Film Festival: Galvanize Shorts Puts Care at the Forefront

BLAIR BROTHERS MUSIC

Making a Monster Mash: How the Blair Brothers Scored ‘The Toxic Avenger’

CORINNA COWLES

In for a penny: This exhibition showcases 99 artists’ interpretation of the humble piggy bank

DIADORA

Lack of Guidance and Diadora Unveil Their Latest Collaboration

GLOBAL CRAFT MARKET

City funding supports local vendors at Christmas Village

GIRLS INC.

FP Movement Is Taking Wellness to New Heights—I Visited the Space to See for Myself

HOLLY SIMPLE

FP Movement Is Taking Wellness to New Heights—I Visited the Space to See for Myself

KINFOLK BRIDE

10 Modern Wedding Dresses We’re Loving Right Now

KLIP COLLECTIVE

Philadelphia’s Making Time ∞ reveals 2025 lineup with Four Tet, Avalon Emerson

Dave P. is Still ‘Making Time’

LILY XIE

People’s Budget Office, an interview with Director, Phoebe Bachman

MACHINE SHOP

Machine Shop brings French pastries to South Philly

The Best Bakeries in Philadelphia

James Beard Awards: Meet the 14 semifinalists in the Philadelphia region

MINIMAL CHAOS

How two Philly chefs are preserving their Palestinian and Lebanese roots — one tightly rolled grape leaf at a time

These Handmade Woodwork Bags Are the New Arm Candy

“A new studio opens inside the Bok Building rooted in community culture and creativity. Taino Studios honors heritage through movement art and gathering while building a space where identity and expression are deeply connected.”

MOLLY EGAN

Pennsylvania still needs critical funding from Harrisburg to support America’s 250th celebration and other 2026 events

MURAL ARTS

Mural Arts Philadelphia prepares neighborhood bells for 250th celebrations

Mural Arts searching for location to spotlight decades of Philadelphia’s pioneering Black ballerinas

Philly neighborhoods ring in America’s 250th birthday with new bells

NAZEER SABREE

Untitled PSA

PEOPLE’S BUDGET OFFICE

People’s Budget asks Philadelphia, ‘What does safety mean to you?’

ROOM SHOP

Finding Space for Yourself at the Room Shop

“Finding space for yourself at the Room Shop is about more than design. It is about intention personal growth and creating environments that reflect how we want to live feel and belong.”

SABBATICAL BEAUTY

8 Cleansing Oils for Deeply Clean and Nourished Skin

A Very Philly Gift Guide 2025

What to Gift Someone Based on Their Zodiac Sign 5

Can’t-Miss Wellness Holiday Markets Happening in Philly

SECOND DAUGHTER

Visit Philadelphia and Sisterly Love Collective Launch Citywode Bakery Map Featuring 30 Neighborhood Gems

30 Must-Try Philly BakeriesMapped Out for You

SMITH & DICTION

Smith & Diction rebrands Superhuman, fka Grammarly

Smith & Diction rebrands Living Roots wine with flexible identity and playful storytelling

Burnout vy design - How to protect creatives’ purpose and passion

TAINO STUDIOS

Taíno Studios opens in South Philadelphia with a celebration of culture, creativity, and community

A New Studio Opens Inside Bok Building, and It’s Rooted in Community

WEAVER HOUSE

Are you looking to buy looms? The Weaver House in the Bok building is closing

new faces + spaces

Over the course of 2025 we celebrated Bok’s 10 year anniversary and those who were with us from the very beginning. We toasted milestone anniversaries for Lobo Mau, the sustainability focused fashion brand, and jewelry designer and maker Marie Eife, both early tenants whose collaborative spirit continues to shape Bok’s creative culture and set the tone for the building today.

The building continues to flourish because of the community within it. This year we welcomed 18 new faces to the building, bringing new energy, ideas, and perspectives. We are proud to see Bok continue growing as a place where people can explore, make, play, and create meaningful impact. It is especially exciting when community collaborators find their own space. Originally a frequent user of the Bok Auditorium, Lightbox Film Center established their home at Bok this year, strengthening their programming of experimental and international cinema. An extension of Mural Arts’ community work, the People’s Budget Office

also joined the building, creating space to educate and engage Philadelphians around the city budget and civic participation.

After participating in a program with Bok based nonprofit The Welcoming Center and years of vending in the building and local markets, Global Craft Market opened their first storefront in the WKSHP corridor. Artists like Prince De Leon also joined the community, continuing to explore identity, memory, and material through their practice and contributing to the creative fabric of the building.

As we close out this defining year, we are grateful to everyone who filled it with energy and purpose, from those who come to Bok every day to make something, to those who show up in service of others, and to everyone who helps shape what Bok continues to become.

Cheers to more at Bok!

community

seniors in the building since 2015-2018

Abby Schwartz Associates

AJ Clarinets

Amazulu Collections

Ars Nova Workshop

Art Sphere

Bifocal

Blair Brothers Music

Bok Bar

Bottle Underground

Braxton Guitars

C.A.G.E.

Colin Lenton

Crisco & Frisco

David Guinn

David Pap

Design Manifest

Diadora U.S., Inc

Done & Dusted PHL

Ellyse Bendillo

Emily Eichelberger

seniors

Erin Anderson, Fringe Hair Salon

Federation of Neighborhood Centers

Firth & Wilson Transport Cycles

Franklin & Whitman

Foundation

G. Kellum

Gnome Architects

Independent Insights

Isaac Lin

James Dybvig

Jennifer Merrigan, Phillips Black

John (JT) Kane

community

Kaitlin Kerr, Echo Metals

Kara Howland

Kate Danninburg

KG Strong

Klip Collective, Inc.

Kyle Cook

Laos in the House

Lauren Lyles

seniors in the building since 2015-2018

Leslie Abend

Lobo Mau Designs Machine Shop Boulangerie Madlab Entertainment

Mallory Weston

Mangrove Media

Maricha Genovese

Maria Eife

Megan Stover, Stover Ceramics

Melton Huff, Sweetwater Portraits

Michelle Horst, Room Shop

Miles Table

My ND Integrative Health

Ohm Family Chiropractic

Patrick Haney, Forever Valentine Redshift Sports

Remark Glass

Robert Boone

Sam Oberter

Scipio’s Commercial

seniors

community

juniors in the building since 2019-2021

Alex Wasserman

Amy Novinski

Anasymone Salib

Anthony DeMelas

Aubrey Levinthal

Aubrie Costello Bandit

Black Cat Design House

Blackstar Projects Inc.

Cannuscio Rader Family Foundation

Conrad Benner, Streets Dept.

Daniel Labrie, Myriad Magnetic

David Campbell Days Away Creative Deacon Hospitality Group

Dragonfly Audio Post

Elizabeth Bergeland

Elliot Reynolds

Erik Wright, WC Pottery Ficks Music

Four Ten Media

Girls Inc.

Holly Simple

Jack Kubizne

Jen Riley

Katelyn Bladel

Lauren Ride, Rider Ceramics

Lea Wight

Linda Dennin

Minimal Chaos

Mural Arts Philadelphia & Southeast by So Nicole Nikolich, Lace in the Moon

Rachel Carnevale, Beehive

Rachel Pierson Art

Rebecca Asch

RGA Associates

Rita Carroll

Sabbatical Beauty

Sammy Kovnat

Second Daughter

juniors in the building since 2019-2021

juniors

community

sophomores in the building since 2022-2024

Bok Events

Catherine Fields White

Claire Downes Whitehurst

Corinna Cowles

Elissa DeFranceschi

Emily Stroud

Gina Triplett

Greenly Plant Co

Gregory Markus HamsaMade

Haiama Beauty

HiLo Fiber Bar

Hyde Guitars InMovement

Jason Killinger

Kelechi’s Novelty Cartoons

Kinfolk Bride

Law Designs

Lilian Xie

Mae Krasniewicz

sophomores community

Nazeer

Pet

Nicole

Possum

Queens Vintage Guitars

The

sophomores in the building since 2022-2024

Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians You Wraps

YUNS Hardware

sophomores community

freshmen in the building since 2025

AllDunn Studio

Allison DelGrippo, Dearest Media Arts of Origin

Cindy Lozito Designs

Emily Joynton Global Craft Market

Indigo Brunton

Justine Kelley

Kevin McGuinness

Lightbox Film Center

Lily Meier

Mjumbe Poe

People’s Budget

Prince Leon

Ruin Studios

Sammi Bateman

Taino Productions

community collaborations

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

1 People’s Budget x Lily Xie

The People’s Budget Office collaborated with artist Lily Xie to explore how public budgets intersect with everyday life through creative, community centered work. As an artist in residence, Lily Xie brought her practice in illustration, animation, and participatory design into the space, helping translate complex budget concepts into accessible and engaging visual experiences. Together, the collaboration invited Philadelphians to imagine alternative futures for public spending, using art as a tool for civic dialogue, reflection, and collective participation.

2 Tailored Collective x Holly Simple

Studio neighbors The Tailored Collective and Holly Simple partnered on a custom wedding suit for a Bok tenant, blending tailored craftsmanship with hand illustrated charm work. Together, they created a deeply personal piece that wove the client’s story into every detail, from the custom fit to the removable charms later transformed into a keepsake necklace. The collaboration reflects Bok’s culture of creative connection, where artists work side by side to mark meaningful moments.

3

Pet Riso x Kelechi Azu

Pet Riso Studio and Kelechi Azu teamed up on a playful collaboration that celebrates shared curiosity and creative exchange within the Bok community. Blending Pet Riso’s love of risograph printing with Kelechi Azu’s expressive, colorful imagery, the project grew naturally from being studio neighbors. It is a sweet example of how working side by side at Bok sparks collaboration, experimentation, and a little creative magic.

4 Room Shop x Sabbatical Beauty

It is no surprise that two small batch, women owned businesses on the third floor found a beautiful way to pair their products. Room Shop keeps delighting us with their dreamy accessories, while Sabbatical Beauty continues to impress with skincare that truly works. This year, Room Shop created the Dumpling Bag Charm to perfectly hold Sabbatical Beauty’s Lip and Cheek Tint Pot, a weightless and buildable tint made with just five nourishing ingredients.

events events

events

We continue to anchor our events and programming with our flagship internal offerings —Open Studios, B[L]OK Party, and Alumni Day—which bring our community together and welcome visitors from near and far. Building on the momentum of 10 years of Bok, our event spaces are now activated nearly every day with gatherings, community meetings, athletics, performances, workshops, galas, and weddings—and, of course, this year’s 10year anniversary birthday celebration!

bok open studios

Our priority is to grow Open Studios by welcoming more members of the building community and reaching a wider audience. This year, we focused on enhancing visitor flow and creating a more accessible experience for all ages. These efforts paid off, as we saw a record number of visitors at our Fall Open Studios.

B[L]OK party

Our annual Summer Kick-Off celebrates our South Philly roots on the Mifflin block. Friends, families, and neighbors came together for a day of crafts, food, shopping, and lively entertainment, celebrating our favorite block. The event was a hit, earning glowing feedback from both neighbors and tenants and showcasing the heart of our community.

alumni day

Our annual celebration welcomes back the Wildcats of Bok Tech High School, honoring tradition with a DJ spinning classics across decades and the official Bok Tech roll call. The goal remains to create a warm, highenergy environment that connects alumni across generations.

donated

community events $140K

programs & gatherings

The Oxtail Exchange & Friends

We remain committed to providing community resources at Bok through discounted and donated event spaces and mission-aligned program collaborations. This year, recurring events strengthened partnerships with SEAMAAC, Southwark, Puentes de Salud, and other local organizations, amplifying impact. Our versatile spaces are now even more accessible for fundraisers, gatherings, and community projects, directly addressing the needs of community members inside and beyond our building walls.

A few highlights from 2025 include:

• Made @ Bok Markets

• SEAMAAC Elders Gathering

• Puentes de Salud Family Workshops

• Southwark Philly Youth Basketball

• International Women’s Day Forum

• Garces Foundation English Classes

• Girls Inc. Bold Future’s Summer Camp

• Lightbox Film Screenings

• Oxtail Exchange

• Next City Conference

• Immigrant Solidarity Trainings

• One for the Books: A Reading Party

visitors to bok attracted

external events events 13K+

events with external partners

We continue to broaden our reach by engaging a diverse range of clients through event rentals, positioning our spaces as a backdrop for everything from fundraisers and panels to photoshoots and markets. We remain focused on connecting external clients to the Bok community while welcoming new groups into this unique environment.

A few highlights from 2025 include:

• Kalaya’s Southern Thai Kitchen Happy Hour

• Philly Mag Be Well Fest

• American Dream TV Film Shoot

• Lululemon Summer Sweat Series

• Vanity Elite Choreography Show

• SNIPES film shoot

• Young Children’s Center for the Arts Graduation

• Makers Table

• Skechers x Joel Embiid Commercial Shoot

• The Moth GrandSLAM

• Candlelight Concerts

• Trans Art Market

rooftop

bok bar

This year marked 10 years of Bok Bar up on the roof. A full decade of fun, friends, family, and community made special by all those who bring it to life year after year. This season brought us 30 weeks of action, ranging from early April to the end of October. As well as an upgrade to our space with a brand new covering and landscaping addition to our bar.

With our robust programming calendar and monthly kitchen residency program leading the way, every year there’s countless reasons to come back to Bok Bar. And here in year 10, our space was recognized as one of the most worthwhile venues around, being featured in Lonely Planet’s 20 Favorite Bars around the World and as Chowhound’s Best Rooftop Bar in Pennsylvania.

Monthly Event Residencies

Sunset Drag Show

Brittany Lynn & her Drag Mafia

Salsa Night

DJ Big George + DJ Vspice

‘Boot Scoot’ Country Line Dancing

DJ Hugo Max + Giddy

Up Philly

Club Connection

DJ Yolo Ono

Special Events

Cosmic Rhythms Party

BWC Sounds

Making Timeç

Dave P. + Roman Flugel

FOH DJ Series

DJ Lady Problems, DJ

Nick Robot

Food Partners

April

Little Fish, Seafood

May

Darnel’s, Cafe fare with Italian & French influences

June

Puyero, Venezuelan

July

Gabriella’s Vietnam, Vietnamese

August

Korea Taqueria, Korean Mexican eats

September + October

Sweet Amalia, Oyster farm + market

Ian Kingsbery General Manager

Joana Moono Marketing & Events Manager

Kevin Roberts Assistant General Manager

bok bar by the numbers

25+ free events hosted on the roof 100k guests came through our doors

85% of food + event partners were Woman or Minorityowned businesses

6 food partners

irwin’s

Irwin’s had another great year slinging bowls of pasta and plates of whole fish. We hosted joyful private events like industry tastings, team gatherings and weddings.

This year brought us long tables and small counters, late nights and shared plates. We began crafting aperitivo favorites for Frankie’s Summer Club at the Village of Industry, and celebrated Salvatore’s Counter surpassing its 1,000th dish. We rang in the new year with caviar and fireworks, danced at Making Time and Italo Discos on the 8th floor, and gathered our hospitality community for the second annual Mr. Budd’s Cookout, honoring Chef Michael Ferreri’s late uncle, Wayne. Through it all, we showed up for one another, fundraising and hosting food drives in the face of hunger in our community.

We feel lucky to be part of the Bok community, and grateful for every guest that comes to dine with us on the 8th floor. We look forward to another year of feeding you.

Omi Bugazia General Manager

Caitlin Dagle Lead Server & Event Coordinator

Michael Ferreri Executive Chef

Emily Glycenfer Beverage Manager

Wine Director

In Memory of Joe Marino

April 20, 1963 - June 11, 2025

A loyal neighbor, storyteller, singer, traveler, and tireless champion of our neighborhood, Joe bridged generations, celebrated our local communities, and kept the South Philly spirit alive with passion, humor, and heart. His legacy endures in the people and places he loved — including Bok, which he actively supported since the beginning. We’re raising a diet root beer in his honor.