(Gretchen Elise performs alongside a city wide lineup of talent 12:45-2:30)

JGP productions presents an incredible series of four summertime free multifaceted community events. Vendors - community resources - basketball tournaments - Dance -Music - Live performances - Food. Bring your whole family and help keep peace in the streets. Event includes a basketball game, free concert, line dancing, game tables, food, clothing drive, and more. It’s something for everyone so invite your families and friends, it’ll be a quick and fun time to come together for a good cause.

Gretchen Elise and her 9 piece band return to Cedar Park to launch the 2025 Cedar Park Jazz Series, a local favorite free Friday night happening that draws listeners and fans from the tri-state to enjoy great music, food, vendors, and the local playground.

Get ready to hear some new works launched and some classics on the spectrum between jazz, soul and hip hop. Bring a chair or a blanket. Fair-weather only.

Featuring:

Gretchen Elise - vox
The Authentic - featured MC
Sonja Walker, Phoebe Hanson, Stella Falcone - BG vox
Anam Owili-Eger - keys, vox
Raymond Bernard - bass
Matt Chenery - drums, vox
Jan Jeffries - percussion

Join Gretchen and her 9-piece band at the conclusion of this all ages, interactive performance series presented by Gretchen Elise and University City District.
$5 Margaritas. Happy hour. Middle Eastern food. DANCING! KID FRIENDLY! GROWN FOLKS FRIENDLY! JAM/CYPHER AT THE END OF 2ND SET!

Gretchen Elise (series curator) with 9 piece band

40th & Baltimore outside @renatas_kitchen (3960 Baltimore Ave.)

Free. Family friendly. Chairs/ benches avail. 

***Baltimore Av Dollar Stroll - huge block party - starts here & goes all the way up to 52nd St

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Live band including 3 GAMP HS students:

Gretchen Elise vox

The Authentic MC

Sonja Walker, Phoebe Hanson, Stella Falcone BG vox

Anam Owili-Eger keys

Ray Bernard bass

Matt Chenery dr

Jan Jeffries perc 

Luke Walker sound

RESCHEDULED DATE! 5/30
Youba Cissohko, 72nd generation Kora player from Senegal, brings ethereal vibes and magical energy to any space he shares his craft. Honed over 72 generations, his voice and instrument bring history and joy.

Pop-Ups at the Portal 

free, all ages, interactive music series  presented by University City District and Gretchen Elise 
Trolley Portal Gardens (outdoors). Week-by-week series description - click here!

40th St. & Baltimore Ave Philadelphia

Thursdays May 8 - June 5 from 5:30pm - 7:30pm

May 8Denise KingInternational Jazz Vocalist
May 15Joshua Mitchell Electric, Funk to Pop Singer & Nelly Yoga FitnessLine Dance Party
May 22Youbakora 72nd Generation Kora Player NOTE: RESCHEDULED TO 5/30
May 29Ants on a Log Music for Children and Childlike People
June 5Gretchen Elise Energetic Live Jazz - Soul Party

#indie #phillyjazz #phillysoul #linedance #jazz #fusion #ucd #gretchenelise #familyfun #familyfriendly #allages #interactive #crowdparticipation #africanmusic #westafrican

Gretchen Elise and her 9 piece band close out the series curated and presented by her in partnership with University City District.

Get ready to hear some new works launched and some classics on the spectrum between jazz, soul and hip hop. Get ready to dance, sing with the band on cue, and join a cypher. Fair-weather only.

Featuring:

Gretchen Elise - vox
The Authentic - featured MC
Sonja Walker, Phoebe Hanson, Stella Falcone - BG vox
Anam Owili-Eger - keys, vox
Raymond Bernard - bass
Matt Chenery - drums, vox
Jan Jeffries - percussion

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Pop-ups at the Portal is a free, all ages, interactive music series  presented by University City District and Gretchen Elise  located at the Trolley Portal Gardens (outdoors).

Week-by-week series description of acts here

40th St. & Baltimore Ave Philadelphia

Thursdays May 8 - June 5 from 5:30pm - 7:30pm

May 8Denise KingInternational Jazz Vocalist
May 15Joshua Mitchell Electric, Funk to Pop Singer & Nelly Yoga FitnessLine Dance Party
May 22 MAY 30 Youbakora 72nd Generation Kora Player (rescheduled) ***FRIDAY 5-7pm
May 29Ants on a Log Music for Children and Childlike People
June 5Gretchen Elise Energetic Live Jazz - Soul Party

#indie #phillyjazz #phillysoul #linedance #jazz #fusion #ucd #gretchenelise #familyfun #familyfriendly #allages #interactive #crowdparticipation #africanmusic #westafrican

Iconic West Philly festival. Appearing in a lineup curated by Stereotype Sound Sessions. All good. Free RSVP at @stereotypesoundsessions

EVENT POSTPONED DUE TO RAIN. NEW DATE SOON!
Youba Cissohko, 72nd generation Kora player from Senegal, brings ethereal vibes and magical energy to any space he shares his craft. Honed over 72 generations, his voice and instrument bring history and joy.

Pop-Ups at the Portal 

free, all ages, interactive music series  presented by University City District and Gretchen Elise 
Trolley Portal Gardens (outdoors). Week-by-week series description - click here!

40th St. & Baltimore Ave Philadelphia

Thursdays May 8 - June 5 from 5:30pm - 7:30pm

May 8Denise KingInternational Jazz Vocalist
May 15Joshua Mitchell Electric, Funk to Pop Singer & Nelly Yoga FitnessLine Dance Party
May 22Youbakora 72nd Generation Kora Player
May 29Ants on a Log Music for Children and Childlike People
June 5Gretchen Elise Energetic Live Jazz - Soul Party

#indie #phillyjazz #phillysoul #linedance #jazz #fusion #ucd #gretchenelise #familyfun #familyfriendly #allages #interactive #crowdparticipation #africanmusic #westafrican

Authentic Feelosophies presents Art Poetry Music open mic. Info: @authenticfeelosophies or @b.noirmusic. Looking for artists, poets, comedians to perform. Brewerytown, Phila. Free to perform with admission fee $20 (Early bird tix $15 until April 1) . Tix onsale now at cashapp host $louchietote (subject #APMN and your name). OR: cashapp $GretchenEliseMusic and she will guarantee your ticket.

Team Ghostly LLC presents a night of hip hop, genre bending vocalists and good positive vibes . featuring Quise Free, Gretchen Elise, M.I.C., Mickii Jay, I-Know Brasco, Fran Daddy SP, Brynn., Vinny Vindetta. Hosted by Sinny the Project, Sounds by DJ Dean Philly. $15 at door, $10 advance - contact Gretchen Elise directly or @sonyastwin on IG for tix .

Join parents and community members from Lift Every Voice in advocating for a JOY-based budget for students in Philadelphia public schools.

More info at www.lifteveryvoicephilly.org and

RSVP for the hearing at https://secure.everyaction.com/nd_UEZ6ZcUqSrPvXT1K86Q2

Gretchen Elise will be featured performing 🎙️🎙️🎙️ yes- performing Mariah Carey’s iconic song at the Flyteam Live Christmas Concert
Friday 12/20 3pm-6pm ***online***
w the hottest artists in Philly ….

Gretchen Elise
B.Noir
Ghetto Reese
Mr. Do It All
Dash Man On Da Beat
Donnie Vocals
Marjan Tha Artist
Donnie Casino

Watch on kik app, Facebook, YouTube, download the Glocawear app or stream on IG Live:
@glocawear
@flygirlsfridayradio
@flyboyfridayradio

Open mic in an iconic South Jersey brewery - Berlin Brewing Co. Full backline, full band to back you up, singers, poets, comics, dancers, MCs, instrumentalists, come thru. Hosted by the radiant Shae of Shae Music & Co.

Poet-Tree En Motion returns on Wednesday, Oct. 30th with its annual “Honoring the Ancestors” edition! Enjoy a FREE multidisciplinary arts showcase from 7-9pm at The Rotunda in West Philadelphia. Donations welcome.

◦ Ayana Dunn-poetry reading/performance

◦ Kiriaki Aletheia-poetry reading/performance

◦ Plum Dragoness-Spoken Word/Performance Poet-tree + DanceTheatrics

◦ Bryce Iz Nyce-parkour break dance movement performance

◦ Jan Jeffries (& Guest Artists including Marcy Francis, Gretchen Elise, Burt Smith, Pierre Paloma)- Percussion-Based collaborative grooves steeped in audience participation

◦ Bad Blaze & DJ Big Cuz Fire & Flow Arts performance accompanied by live selecta beatz!

Gretchen Elise will lean into her original poetry and songs, accompanied by Mt. Airy’s own inimitable Anam Owili-Eger, during her feature performance at this monthly open mic poetry event. Hosted by CJ in the heart of Philadelphia’s poetry and jazz-rich district, Mt. Airy. Bring yourself and sign up to get on the mic. FREE event. RSVP/Q CJ 267-682-4230

Get ready for an epic day! Saturday, October 19th is the Open Sweat Jam—a one-of-a-kind community Music & Fitness Festival!

Gretchen Elise aka G & the Kids will be leading an instrument building activity and music & movement performance from 1pm-4pm.

**Live Trainers**

**Live Music**

**Food Trucks**

**Resources **

**Face Painting for the Kids**

...and SO much more!

Join us at The Lawn in University City for a day of fun, fitness, and good vibes. Mark your calendars—you don't want to miss this! 🗓️👟

FREE RSVP WITH THIS LINK https://sss.ticketbud.com/opensweatjam24

#OpenSweatJam #FitnessFestival #CommunityVibes #LiveMusic #FamilyFun #UniversityCityEvents #thelawnphl

PRESENTED BY:

@stereotypesoundsessions

@codegreenmedia

@bodyrockbootcamp

@livebeatsfitness

@we_embrace_fatherhood

UPDATE> CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER FORECAST.

Gretchen Elise will be reading her poetry during the “Poet-Tree” segment of Celebrate Delco Arts Week at SHACC’s 9th Annual Jazz & Art Festival on Saturday, September 28th at 1:00pm. Specifically, co-hosts Debra Wright and Naa Koikoi-Aziza Zenzile Kebe have dubbed the segment of poems about love “Just Don’t Ever Give Up on Love: Celebrating Sonia Sanchez.”

TICKET LINK: https://sss.ticketbud.com/anef91524/gretchenelise

Stereotype Sound Sessions presents an Acoustic Night with sultry sounds in a premier venue. I’ll be accompanied by Anam Owili-Eger on keys and Pierre Nix on percussion. This production team - Stereotype Sound Sessions - has steadily supported and promoted my music and artistry over the last 3 years. Help us make our first event at this premiere venue a success.
CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS.   

ACOUSTIC NIGHT IN EAST FALLS

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER, 15 2024

This night will feature some of the Tri-State's premiere talents in music.

Limited tables available. Book in advance only.

General Admission

Limited seating and standing area.

Reserve a Table

Minimum of 2 people per table - Maximum of 4. (Menu below)

Show Details

6:00pm Doors

6:30pm Dinner

7:00pm Show

Hosted by

POETICA BEY

Performances by

NEPTUNE XXI

ADRIYANA J.

BOOGIEMAN DELA

GRETCHEN ELISE

THE COVER GIRLS

House DJ

BIG CUZ

A 3 course meal is included with the reserved table in addition to 1 complimentary Acoustic Moscato by Pinkk Drinkks.

COURSE 1 - APPETIZER

HOUSE SALAD

COURSE 2 - ENTREE

YOUR CHOICE OF: CHICKEN, SALMON OR MEATLESS ALFREDO

COURSE 3 - DESSERT

YOUR CHOICE OF:

CHEESE CAKE PUDDING or

SWEET POTATO STRESSUEL

*Complimentary Acoustic Moscato by Pinkk Drinkks is served at the start of the show*

Rain or Shine: Come join us for an epic concert and jam / party with powerful musicians sharing joy on the stage and with the audience in an idyllic setting. The birthday of veteran curator and leader/ percussionist Kimpedro Rodriguez will be celebrated as Everybody’s Birthday. Bring a chair and a dish and BYOB or come early and grab a seat at a picnic table on site. Concert takes place in the garden of the Rectory . If it rains, concert moves inside the church. Beautiful grounds, free parking, just over City Line Av.

Performance with…
Kimpedro Rodriguez (host/ birthday boy)
Bethlehem Roberson
Marcell Bellinger
Derrick Baldwin
Kenny Rosario Pugh
Richard Hill, Jr.
Darian Ebo
Jam with… Gretchen Elise, some of these luminaries above, and whoever else comes early and gets on the list!

Free/ a donation is welcome. All-Ages Event.

Friends of Julian Abele Park presents a concert series featuring Gretchen Elise for an extremely family friendly, interactive summer park event. Gretchen Elise is joined by a killer band: Anam Owili-Eger (keys), Luke Walker (guit), series organizer Brandon Krakowsky (bass), Musikaldunk (dr) and Jan Jeffries (perc) and special guest The Authentic (MC). Bring your kids or come solo. Bring a chair/ blanket and BYOB or grab something at the Mexican restaurant across the street. Just come!

FREE! Hosted by by Pinkk Lee and T.H.E. Details at IG https://www.instagram.com/the_hip_hop_foundation_/

WORDS OUT OPEN MIC! Thursday July 25 7:30pm: Gretchen Elise will be featured in WORDS OUT PRODUCTIONS PRESENT OPEN MIC SHOWCASE - along with The Authentic & @charles curtis III at Miss Ceily's Blues. Open mic hosted by Juanita J Smalls and Kenny Kp Walker Jr. w DJ Raymond Tyler

Free summer series hosted and curated by Kimpedro’s NuGruv Network!

***Gretchen Elise will perform a cameo with long time collaborator The Authentic***

Join host Lavonne Nichols for an unforgettable event featuring the exclusive performances of this night’s highlighted artists and authors. Experience the power of storytelling as LaQuanda McCoullum’s and A.B. Bracewell’s narratives, two extraordinary authors burst with resilience and hope. Feel the rhythm of the night as sensational musicians Noe Feliz and “The Authentic” take the stage, painting stories of triumph and transformation with their melodies. From heartwarming stories to soulful ballads, “Ink & Sound Unleashed” promises to ignite your passion, uplift your spirit, and inspire you. Take advantage of this extraordinary celebration of creativity, community, and connection.

Doors open at 6. Seats guaranteed only with table reservation. Tickets / details at https://worldcafelive.org/event/ink-and-sound-unleashed-with-host-lavonne-nichols/

Juneteenth Kids in Business Expo
Sunday June 23 12-6pm
1212 south Broad Street Phila.
Free / presented by @kidsinbusinesss x 
@nomo_foundation @danaskids_official @philly4realradio

Gretchen Elise will be performing AND her daughter @_.ajnos._ & friend will be leading a DIY make your-own-percussion station using recycled bottles.

Fire breathing clowns, horses, rides, 360 photo booth, live performances, face painting, free water ice & much more

Ft:
@zaymoney._215
@elivebeehive
@kacey2tru
@dj_haas_
@stellalabrat
@young.king.darius
@ots_nah
@iamoliviabird
@pgs_mills

Featuring:
@fletcherstreeturbanridingclub
@lightscameraglam_photobooth
@ljdaclownent

Vending:
@rjdsweets
@pitchblaccworld
@trumirscoops
@bds_vending
@eyez_on_isa
@splashofexpression
@sweet_treats_and_food_to_eat @sensageional
@suhaylacprhandsllc
@nestles_waterice_snacks_xs
@faithfulstones
@aubreycharms
@brimilan__
@fresh.fly.fit
#bunnys.boutique
@philly4realradio
@bebe_qua_creations
and much more!

WEST PHILLY PORCHFEST 2024
FREE EVENT - DONATIONS APPRECIATED HERE!

Join us on Saturday, June 8th
PORCHFEST DAY SHOW - 4 PM to 7 PM
PORCHEST AFTERPARTY - 8PM - 12A

Bring your own chair for the day show. Food and beverages will be available.

🗺️ **Where to Find Us:**
316 south 43rd street
(Between Spruce st & Delancey st)

🎤 **AFTERPARTY:**
We have an exciting lineup of artists ready to rock the porch in the day time plus an after party house party for everyone who cant get enough of the porch fest going until midnight!

🌟 **How You Can Help:**
- **Spread the Word:** Share this post with your friends, family, and anyone who loves good music and great company.
- **Volunteer:** We’re always looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make our events a success. Interested? Comment “volunteer”
- **Donate:** As this event is free for the public, support our local musicians and the future of Porch Fest by donating. (LINK : )

Gretchen Elise's original music is engaging and interactive. Join her for a melodic journey between jazz and hip hop, where you may help sing the hook, play percussion from the crowd, or just chill to the steady groove. Rooted in Philly with international flavor, Gretchen’s positive energy is unmatched. The second set will feature an open mic vibe.

***THIS CONCERT IS PART OF THE BALTIMORE AVE. DOLLAR STROLL!!!

Pop-Ups at the Portal is an all ages, interactive music series presented by University City District and Gretchen Elise at the outdoor Trolley Portal Gardens, 4000 Baltimore Ave. Philadelphia. Events are free each Thursday 5pm - 7pm. Inclement weather event is inside Renata’s Kitchen at the same location. Details: www.gretchenelise.com/gigs www.universitycity.org/trolleyportal

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

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Gretchen Elise performs along with artists of all ages, vendors of all ages. Fundraiser for The Neighborhood Center, organized by authenticminds@gmail.com

West African dance party meets East African traditional music. Rasaq of AfrVbz will lead the crowd in an Afrobeats dance class for any age and experience level. In parallel, Orchestra 2001 will perform live music from its ENGOMA ENTEERA series, featuring small ensemble pieces by Justinian Tamusuza, a composer based in Uganda. Justinian writes music for western classical instruments using techniques and polyrhythms that marry classical with traditional Kigandan folk music of East Africa.

Pop-Ups at the Portal is an all ages, interactive music series presented by University City District and Gretchen Elise at the outdoor Trolley Portal Gardens, 4000 Baltimore Ave. Philadelphia. Events are free each Thursday 5pm - 7pm. Inclement weather event is inside Renata’s Kitchen at the same location. Details: www.gretchenelise.com/gigs www.universitycity.org/trolleyportal

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