Trumpet Chics consist of a group of talented students, both male and female, from Camden. The energetic group show off their instrumental skills while setting their tunes to upbeat choreography that encourages everyone to dance along. With trumpet, trombone, and saxophone taking center stage, the Trumpet Chics provide their own brassy renditions of popular songs, with plenty of instrumental interludes in between to keep the music going.

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