Evening Reception
Thursday, February 6 | 7–10 PM
Reading Terminal Market
Hop on the party train. Picture yourself celebrating inside one of Philadelphia’s most iconic treasures. A historical venue of gastronomical proportions. This year, Pencils Down 2025 will host its party at the magnificent Reading Terminal Market. Take part in a worldly dinner and dessert menu, lounge and dance spaces, and a photo scavenger hunt (with prizes).
After-ish Parties
Celebrate small. In case you prefer to be away from the big crowd, we’re hosting a variety of alternative, intimate, and chill hangs. All After-ish Parties are in the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown.
Karaoke Party
Don't stop believin' and grab the mic. Once you hear that super bass, you're bound to lose yourself in the music, the moment, you own it.
Beer, wine, water, sodas, and snacks provided.
Bowling Party
The alley is o-pin at Liberty Lanes in the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown. If you want to strike it big, roll on in and grab a lane.
Water and snacks provided.
Documentary Screening
Follow Nkanga Nsa's inspiring journey becoming a public school teacher in the raw and emotional 2023 documentary, Teacher.
Water, sodas, and light pre-packaged snacks provided.
Game Room
It's not about winning or losing, it's how you play the board games. Plus, Giant Jenga, euchre, and more.
Water and snacks provided.