Pop-Ups at the Portal Series:

May 9: M.O.M. (Music Over Matter)
Soulful beats with audience participation

May 16: Trumpet Chics
Energetic youth brass dance band

May 23: MIC’d UP Allstars
Youth - led jazz fusion & open mic jam

May 30: AfrVbz  & Engoma Enteera
W. African dance party meets E. African classical music

June 6: Gretchen Elise
Interactive Jazz-soul set & open mic jam

Pop-Ups at the Portal is a free, all ages, interactive music series presented by University City District and West Philadelphia singer-songwriter Gretchen Elise at the outdoor Trolley Portal Gardens, 4000 Baltimore Ave. Philadelphia. Events are each Thursday 5pm - 7pm May 9 - June 6.  In inclement weather, the series will be inside Renata’s Kitchen at this location. More info at www.gretchenelise.com/gigs (look at each performer date for detailed description).