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!&nbsp;June 15th is also the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.universitycity.org/events/dollarstroll">Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll</a> - so continue your evening up Baltimore Avenue for $1/$3/$5 deals from local participating businesses.&nbsp;Visit <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.gretchenelise.com/">Gretchen's website</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/gretchenelisemusic/">Instagram</a>, and ; <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/the_authentic/">The Authentic's Instagram</a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/theauthenticnj">Facebook.</a>&nbsp;

Gretchen Elise featuring The Authentic

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!!&nbsp;Check out AfrVbz's<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/afrvbz/"> Instagram</a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/afrvbz">Facebook</a> and DJ ACube's <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/djacube/">Instagram</a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/iamdjacube">Facebook</a>.&nbsp;

AfrVbz & DJ ACube

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.&nbsp;Get excited to drum along by checking out <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPDxvealyDw&amp;t=1185s">a preview here</a>. Visit Jan's <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/ms.rhythmspeaker_janjeffries/">Instagram</a>and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/jan.jeffries.58">Facebook</a> for more beats!&nbsp;

Pierre Paloma & M.O.M.

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.

Ants on a Log

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.&nbsp;

Zay Money and Friends 

<h2>Enjoy Philly fusion music &amp; an open mic! </h2>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.&nbsp;Check out Gretchen's music on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.gretchenelise.com/">her website</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/gretchenelisemusic/">Instagram</a>, and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/gretchenelisemusic/">Facebook.</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

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