Fusion Week Schedule

Global Fusion Festival Week Kick-off Event: Celebrate Fun, Celebrate Carnival…

Global Fusion Festival Week Kick-off Event: Celebrate Fun, Celebrate Carnival… Presented by the Micah Sims Show, this event features GFF give-aways, Hard Rock Cafe membership promotions, music by DJ Jazzy Joe and show-stopping entertainment performances by SAP Sounds, Alo Brasil and more.  Portion of the proceeds go to Art Sanctuary.

Where: The Hard Rock Café
1113-31 Market Street, Philadelphia
Admission: $10
Time: 6 pm- 9 pm

 www.micahsimsshow.com

 

Global Fusion Game Night Happy Hour

Are you game? Come out to Raven Loung e for your chance to win some Global Fusion  prizes and grab a buy-one-get-one free Champagne and Pop Rocks Fusion or Pangea Papa Smurf cocktail!

 

Where: Raven Lounge |1718 Sansom Street, Philadelphia
Time: 5-7pm  

www.RavenLounge.com

 

Stop by The Shops at Liberty Place to find our Global Fusion Street Team Ambassadors and experience the graceful dancing style of the Minghui Dance Group! 

Wine, Dine and Dance- Latin Tuesdays

Spice up your night with Latin beats and experience a night of dining and salsa dancing! Free intermediate salsa lessons from 9 pm-10 pm.

Where: Reef Restaurant & Lounge | 605 S. 3rd Street, Philadelphia
Admission: $7 Cover Charge
Time:  9pm – 1am  

 http://www.reefcaribbeanlounge.com/

 

Silk City presents… Cultureal “Official Global Fusion Festival Event”

Grab a fusion cocktail while jamming to Cultureal, a ten piece reggae band based in the Philadelphia area. Cultureal blends reggae beats with North Indian, Ghanian, Ewe, Balkan, Brazilian and Afro-Cuban sounds for a musical experience that is unparalleled. 

Where:  Silk City| 435 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia
Tickets: $7
Time: 9pm
www.SilkCityPhilly.com

 

Summer Soulstice

In celebration of Global Fusion Festival Week this live, outdoor event features the smooth sounds of Barbara Sheree and The Jazz Sol Experience Band, local guest entertainment and summer soulstice cocktail specials all night!
Where: Darling’s Outdoors|1033 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphia

Free Admission
Time: 6pm- 10pm
www.darlingsdiner.com

Join the Global Fusion Street Team Ambassadors at The Plaza located at the corner of 17th and Market Streets for an official outdoor Global Fusion Festival event featuring DJ Jazzy Joe, thirst quenching give-aways sponsored by FUZE and “fusion” prizes!

PM @ Penn Museum Summer Nights presents….Zydeco-A-Go-Go


“Let the good times roll!” with this Philadelphia all-star group whose music blends Creole Zydeco and Cajun 2-Step into danceable, funky New Orleans-style music.

Where:  University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology | 3260 South Street, Philadelphia
Admission: $5
Time:  5 pm- 8 pm

www.Zydecoagogo.com

http://penn.museum/


Wind Down Wednesday Comedy Explosion


Wine! Dine! Laugh! And enjoy the comedic stylings of Philly’s own Chase the Comedian and TuRae from Def Comedy Jam, Comedy Central, Bad Boy’s of Comedy and the Royal Comedy Tour.

Where: Reef Restaurant & Lounge | 605 S. 3rd Street, Philadelphia 
Tickets: $15
Time: Doors open at 7; show starts at 8.30 pm   

www.ReefCaribbeanLounge.com

South Street Headhouse District's Annual Indie Film Series


The South Street Headhouse District presents Blender animated shorts, child friendly films produced by animators from around the world.
Where: Headhouse Square|2nd Street between Pine and Lombard Streets
Free Admission
Time: 7:30pm
www.southstreet.com
 

RAAMP It Up Wednesdays!


Done with work but not ready to go home? Want to take advantage of the warm summer weather? Enjoy the sounds of Shamika Phoenix as the museum hosts live performances and talented DJs for an after hours listening event!  

Where: The African American Museum of Philadelphia|701 Arch Street, Philadelphia
Free Admission
Time: 5 pm-8 pm
 
www.Sanctifly.net

www.AAMPMuseum.org

Sabroso Latin & Salsa


Experience the Latin grooves as salsa takes to the city. Presented by Center City District, learn to dance and move to rhythmic sounds of the Latin culture.

Where: Bell Atlantic Tower | 1717 Arch Street, Philadelphia (Rain Location: Reading Terminal Market | 12th & Filbert streets)
Free Admission
Time: Lunchtime
www.CenterCityPhila.org

 

 Stop by The Shops at Liberty Place to find our Global Fusion Street Team Ambassadors from 12 noon to 2 pm! Enjoy Caribbean steel drum music brought to you by Atiba!

Inca Son

Explore the culture of South America—exemplifying traditional music and dance of the Andes Mountains of Peru in authentic brightly colored and feathered attire, Inca Son is a sight to behold.
 

Where: The Mann Center for the Performing Arts | 5201 Parkside Avenue, Philadelphia
Tickets: Free Admission
Time: 11am
www.Manncenter.org/education/young-peoples-concert-series

The "Essence of Entertainment," at the 2011 Dell summer concert series presents… Stephanie Mills and Keith Washington

Enjoy the smooth sounds of Stephanie Mills, a legendary, award winning artist with five best-selling albums and Grammy nominated R&B vocalist, Keith Washington as they perform their classics.
 

Where: The Dell | Ridge Ave & Huntingdon Drive near 33rd  St, Philadelphia
Tickets: $25-$40
Time: 8pm
www.MyDellEast.com/concerts.html

Game Night Thursday & Martini Mixer

Round up a few friends game night featuring classic board, card and group games like spades, dominoes, taboo, connect four and chess and share a pitcher of Martini for only $20!
 

Where: Reef Restaurant & Lounge | 605 S. 3rd Street, Philadelphia
Free Admission
Time: 5pm-11pm
www.ReefCaribbeanLounge.com

Connect to Advance Multicultural Networking Event presents Philly Fusion!

Come network with professionals from the greater Philadelphia region, check out some art, and enjoy panoramic views of the Philadelphia Waterfront and Ben Franklin Bridge! Complimentary sushi, egg rolls, and yakitori chicken skewers will be served alongside some of the best summer drink specials in town.
 

Where: Hibachi Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar at Pier 19| Penn’s Landing, 325 N. Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia
Tickets: Early Bird Registration $10; At the Door $15
Time: 6pm-9pm
Dress: Business Casual
http://connecttoadvancephilly-fourthwall.eventbrite.com/

Fusion Night Trivia

Where: Elephant & Castle British Pub| 1800 Market Street, Philadelphia
Free Admission
Time:  9pm- 1am
www.elephantcastle.com

 

The South Social: Coors Light Patio Edition

The official Global Fusion Festival Kickoff featuring live music, food and drink specials.
Where: Reef Restaurant & Lounge | 605 S. 3rd Street, Philadelphia
Tickets: Free
Time: 8pm-12pm
www.reefcaribbeanlounge.com

Cocktails for a Cause

  

 

 

     

Hosted by Omega Optical, UrbanPhilly.com and Friends, Cocktails for a Cause strivesto raise funds for many Philadelphia non-profits. Mix and mingle with Philadelphia's profession, grab a “fusion” cocktail and enjoy complimentary appetizers in support of The Blues Babe Foundation.

Where: Table 31 Restaurant and Café| 1701 JFK Boulevard, Philadelphia
Tickets: Suggested Donation $10
Time: 5pm- 8pm
Dress: Fashionable/ Business Casual

http://july2011cocktailsforacause.eventbrite.com/
www.bluesbabefoundation.org

www.UrbanPhilly.com

Fusion Comedy Night at the Laff House

The Laff House, Philadelphia’s premiere comedy club, presents the Capone “The Gangster of Comedy” for this official Global Fusion event. 
Where: Laff House| 221 South Street, Philadelphia
Tickets: $25
Time: 8:30pm
www.LaffHouse.com

Global Fusion Festival!


Wrapping up the week on Saturday, July 16th Philadelphia’s hottest free party on the water, celebrates the cultures of the world by featuring ethnic dance performances, cultural vendors, kid's activities and a concert with national headliners such as British R&B songstress Estelle, Melanie Fiona plus more……

Where: Penn’s Landing, Great Plaza; Philadelphia
Free Admission
Time: Noon – 8pm

 

'Guilty Pleasure Outdoors'

The Official Global Fusion Festival After Party

Enjoy beautiful summer nights surrounded by the city’s elite and sophisticated socialites. Groove to the sounds of DJ Brendan Bring'em & MC Elixir .

Where: Marathon Grille| 1818 Market Street, Philadelphia
Time: 10pm-2am
Tickets: RSVP now for a $5 reduced admission before 11pm.

www.guiltypleasure.eventbrite.com

Island Rhythms

It’s the hottest Soca, Dancehall and Reggae dance party in the city! The fuse is lit at 10 pm; the fire starts to blaze around midnight and is put out at 2 am. Features

Where: Reef Restaurant & Lounge | 605 S. 3rd Street, Philadelphia
Admission: $10 cover charge all night
Time: 10 pm- 2 am

 
http://www.reefcaribbeanlounge.com/