6 weeks of free all-ages interactive music at Trolley Portal Gardens

Join University City District and Gretchen Elise for Pop-Ups at The Portal - Thursdays, May 11 through June 15th (5PM to 7PM)! 6 weeks of *FREE* all-ages interactive music at Trolley Portal Gardens (40th and Baltimore). 

Performances will move inside Renata's during inclement weather. 

Thursday, May 11th from 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Gretchen Elise at Trolley Portal Gardens

May 11 from 5PM to 7PM, check out the music of Gretchen Elise. Enjoy Philly fusion music & an open mic! Jazz-based fusion music bursting with improvisation and crowd interaction. Fun, funky and fabulous, Gretchen Elise will get you involved. Performance followed by open mic with the band. 

Check out Gretchen's music on her website, Instagram, and Facebook. 

Click here to RSVP on Facebook.

Thursday, May 18th from 5:00pm - 7:00pm 

Zay Money and Friends 

On May 18 from 5PM to 7PM, check out the music of ten-year-old Zay Money and Friends! Zay Money sings and dances with a positive message. The young prince of Phiiladelphia, backed by DJ Smooth Rod, and joined by friends including Tre Da Dancer, Le'naya and JPD, builds unity among his peers while DJ Smooth Rod brings everyone into the party. 

Learn more about Zay Money and check out his Instagram and Facebook. 

Click here to RSVP on Facebook.

Thursday, May 25th from 11:00am 

Ants on a Log

On May 25, Ants on a Log brings music for children and childlike people to Trolley Portal Gardens. Ants on a Log’s fun music inspires kids to face challenges with joy and justice. With their signature mix of humor and harmony, Ants on a Log’s new songs address poignant issues such as inclusion, consent, feminism, racism, and environmentalism in joyful and accessible ways. 

Check out their website, Instagram, and Facebook! 

Click here to RSVP on Facebook.

Thursday, Jun 1st from 5:00pm - 7:00pm 

Pierre Paloma & M.O.M.

On June 1, prepare to take flight as DJ Pierre Paloma and M.O.M. (Music Over Matter), headed by master percussionist Jan Jeffries, lead you in a participatory drum jam. 

Get excited to drum along by checking out a preview here. Visit Jan's Instagram and Facebook for more beats! 

Click here to RSVP on Facebook.

Thursday, Jun 8th from 5:00pm - 7:00pm  

AfrVbz & DJ ACube

On June 8, Afrobeats dancer Rasaq of AfrVbz will lead the crowd in an all-levels dance class for any age and experience level. Prepare to dance, clap, laugh and meditate followed by a live DJ set from DJ ACube. Part dance workshop, part dance party, ALL FUN!! 

Check out AfrVbz's Instagram and Facebook and DJ ACube's Instagram and Facebook. 

Click here to RSVP on Facebook.

Thursday, June 15th from 5:00pm - 7:00pm 

Gretchen Elise featuring The Authentic

On June 15, Gretchen Elise and The Authentic fuse positive hip-hop with Jazz-based fusion music. A fun, interactive performance and hip-hop cypher and open mic with the band. Jump in! 

June 15th is also the Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll - so continue your evening up Baltimore Avenue for $1/$3/$5 deals from local participating businesses. 

Visit Gretchen's website, Instagram, and ; The Authentic's Instagram and Facebook. 

Click here to RSVP on Facebook.