Organizers of Troostival, a Black-owned and ‑operated festival that celebrates the diversity of Black music in Kansas City, and the KC Streetcar are hosting a pop-up show at Union Station on Friday, June 4.

The free show is open to all ages and will take place outside the Union Station Streetcar stop at 7 p.m.

The Troostival Street Tour pop-up show will feature energetic music performances from Brass and Boujee and The Black Creatures from 7 – 9 p.m. Brass and Boujee is a chart-topping, 18-piece, hip-hop big band that also serves as the hip-hop unit of the Marcus Lewis Big Band. The Black Creatures are a dynamic duo representing Center Cut Records.

Local musician Kemet Coleman launched Troostival in 2020 with the mission to unmute Black musicians, celebrate Black creativity, and challenge racial injustice. “Growing up as a musician along the street that racially divided KC really had an impact on me,” said Coleman. “As a longtime community member I felt as though it was time to use music to bring our community together by showcasing the talent that shares a legacy with the rich musical heritage Kansas City is known for internationally.”

The inaugural Troostival was a socially distanced and virtual experience that took place in October 2020. Friday’s popup show is the first of many activations and events Troostival has planned for this year. Another pop-up show is planned for Juneteenth at Buck O’Neil Tribute Park and the second annual Troostival will take place on Saturday, October 2.

Attendees are encouraged to ride the streetcar to the pop-up show and to bring their own chair to watch the performance outside the streetcar stop this Friday.