Seasonal Artist Discovery | April–July

The PUAV Open Mic Series is a seasonal platform for artist discovery and access, designed to uplift artists who have limited opportunities to perform on larger stages. This series runs April through July, intentionally ending before the annual festival to create a clear pipeline for artist elevation.

Each Open Mic centers community voices while highlighting one featured artist per event. These featured artists are intentionally selected based on active creative work and community engagement, and they become part of a progression that leads toward the PUAV Festival.

What to expect:

• Open mic performances welcoming new and emerging voices
  
  

• One highlighted artist per event
  
  

• Intentional hosting that centers respect, healing, and connection
  
  

The Open Mic Series is the foundation of Pull Up and Vibe—where artists are discovered, community gathers, and creative pathways begin.

Joy, Mental Wellness & Connection | 4x per year

PUAV: The Kickback is a joy-forward, mental wellness–centered experience that creates space to exhale, connect, and simply have a good time. Designed with a house-party feel, The Kickback centers DJs as the featured artists while incorporating games, movement, and community interaction.

This edition occurs four times per year, including one event in January and three additional dates throughout the year.

What to expect:

• DJ-centered experience
  
  

• Games, Photo Booth, and relaxed networking
  
  

• Emphasis on joy, rest, and collective release
  
  

The Kickback reminds us that healing doesn’t always look quiet—it can look like laughter, music, and shared joy.

Intimate Listening Experiences | Pop-Up Edition

PUAV: The Party Bus is an intimate, high-touch listening experience designed to deepen the connection between artists and audiences. Hosted in a mobile, small-group setting, this edition centers artist storytelling, process, and intentional listening.

Party Bus experiences occur as special pop-ups, including moments surrounding album releases, special collaborations, or seasonal highlights (such as late summer activations).

What to expect:

• Curated listening sessions
  
  

• Artist conversation and storytelling
  
  

• Limited guest capacity for intimacy and focus
  
  

This edition honors the music by slowing down and allowing it to be fully felt.

Voice, Wellness & Reflection | Integrated + Standalone

PUAV: UNMUTED is the wellness and conversation arm of Pull Up and Vibe. It creates space for honest dialogue around creativity, mental health, identity, and healing—centering voices that are often unheard or minimized.

UNMUTED appears as:

• standalone events (February, March, October)
  
  

• integrated segments within Open Mic events
  
  

• live-recorded conversations during major PUAV moments
  
  

What to expect:

• Thoughtful, facilitated conversations
  
  

• Artist and community storytelling
  
  

• Wellness-centered reflection
  
  

UNMUTED ensures that Pull Up and Vibe doesn’t just amplify sound—it amplifies truth.

Movement, Music & Somatic Healing | Late May–September

Pull Up and Ride is a movement-based healing experience that combines music, nature, and collective motion. Beginning in late May and concluding in late September, this outdoor edition invites community members to ride together along city trails with curated sound guiding the experience.

Designed to be accessible and low-pressure, Pull Up and Ride focuses on releasing stress, reconnecting with the body, and building community outside of traditional performance spaces.

What to expect:

• Group bike rides using city bikes
  
  

• Portable sound and curated playlists
  
  

• Opportunities for reflection, movement, and breath
  
  

Pull Up and Ride expands Pull Up and Vibe beyond the stage—into the body, the outdoors, and shared movement.