Schedule
GLOBAL FUSION WEEK Schedule of Events
Saturday, July 10th, 2010
UrbanPhilly.com and PhiladelphiaStatus.com host “The REMIX”
The official, invite only, kick-off event for the Global Fusion Festival Week is The REMIX. This special daytime event will display a fused mixture of 3 up-and-coming local DJ’s, games, food specials, and complimentary Don Julio Tequila tasting.
- Where: OCTO Lounge on the Waterfront│211 N. Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia
- FREE RSVP Only Event
- Time: 1:30-6pm
- http://theremix.eventbrite.com
Monday, July 12th, 2010
Catch our Global Fusion Festival Street Team Ambassadors all throughout Center City. Stop one today and get your FREE Global Fusion Fans and Posters.
Fusion Week
Stop by The Shops at Liberty Place to find our Global Fusion Street Team Ambassadors! Listen to the sounds of Caribbean steel drum music brought to you by Atiba!
- Where: Liberty Place |1625 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia
- Time: 11:30am-2pm
- www.shopsatliberty.com
Global Fusion Game Night Happy Hour
Are you game? Come out to Raven Lounge for your chance to win some Global Fusion prizes!
- Where: Raven Lounge |1718 Sansom Street, Philadelphia
- Time: 5-7pm
- www.ravenlounge.com
O'Jays with Eric Roberson
- Where: Robin Hood Dell East | Ridge Ave & Huntingdon Drive near 33rd St, Philadelphia
- Tickets: $10 - $40
- Showtime: 7pm
- http://www.mydelleast.com/index.php?page=the-o-jays
Tuesday, July 13th, 2010
Fusion Week
Stop by The Shops at Liberty Place to find our Global Fusion Street Team Ambassadors! Enjoy the upbeat sounds of a Mariachi band brought to you by Andres Felipe Ortega!
- Where: Liberty Place |1625 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia
- Time: 11:30am-2pm
- www.shopsatliberty.com
Fusion Latin Night
Spice up your night with latin beats and experience a night of dining and dancing!
- Where: Reef Restaurant & Lounge | 605 S. 3rd Street, Philadelphia
- $5 Cover Charge (Mention Global Fusion Festival)
- Time: From 9pm – 1am
- www.reefcarribbeanlounge.com
Wednesday, July 14th, 2010
Fusion Week
Stop by The Shops at Liberty Place to find our Global Fusion Street Team Ambassadors! Enjoy the multicultural talent!
- Where: Liberty Place |1625 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia
- Time: 11:30am-2pm
- www.shopsatliberty.com
KENYA ALIVE! Featuring the Jabali Acrobats & The Jabali Beat Keepers.
Get a true taste of Kenya through a blend of the arts and athletics with the acrobatics and music of the Jabali Acrobats & The Jabali Beat Keepers.
- Where: The Mann Center for the Performing Arts | 5201 Parkside Avenue, Philadelphia
- Free Admission
- Time: 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
- www.manncenter.org/education/young-peoples-concert-series
Sabroso Latin & Salsa (a Global Fusion Event)
Experience the Latin grooves as salsa takes to the city. 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)
- Time: Noon-1:30pm
- Presented by: Center City District
- www.centercityphila.org
Fusion Comedy Show
Wine! Dine! Laugh! And enjoy the comedic styling’s of professional comedians in Philadelphia’s Caribbean Lounge.
- Where: Reef Restaurant & Lounge | 605 S. 3rd Street, Philadelphia
- $10 Admission (Mention Global Fusion Festival)
- Doors open at 7pm
- www.reefcarribbeanlounge.com
Thursday, July 15th, 2010
Fusion Week
Stop by The Gallery at Market East to find our Global Fusion Street Team Ambassadors! Enjoy the Caribbean steel drum music brought to you by Atiba!
- Where: The Gallery at Market East |901 Market Street, Philadelphia
- Time: 11:30am-2pm
- www.galleryatmarketeast.com
"Contact My Manager"
The entertainment industry is 90% about the business and 10% about the show! Arts & Entertainment industry experts will discuss the necessary strategies to help you grow your art into an enterprise!
- Where: Vivant Art Collection | 60 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphia
- Time: 6:00-6:30pm Registration & Networking
- 6:30-7:30pm Program
- Presented by: African American Chamber of Commerce
- www.vivantartcollection.com
"Global Fusion-tini Mixer"
Bring your friends and share a Pitcher of Martini for only $20!
- Where:Reef Restaurant & Lounge | 605 S. 3rd Street, Philadelphia
- Time: 5:00 PM - Close
- www.reefcarribbeanlounge.com
Julio Iglesias LIVE!
Enjoy the musical stylings of Julio Iglesias 42 year career, dedicated to his fans!
- Where: The Mann Center for the Performing Arts | 5201 Parkside Avenue, Philadelphia
- Tickets: $49 & $75
- Showtime: 8:00 PM
- www.manncenter.org/
Sarazino Global Grooves Dance Party
Hear a mix of Latin pop, reggae, funk, African, French, and Arabic music with a fun, upbeat vibe to create grooving party music for a globalized world!
- Where: Perelman Theater – The Kimmel Center | 260 South Broad Street, Suite 901 Philadelphia
- Tickets: $20
- Showtime: 8:30pm
- www.kimmelcenter.org
Friday, July 16th, 2010
UrbanPhilly Professional Network’s 3rd Friday Fusion Afterwork Mixer
Mix and mingle while you meet Philadelphia's professionals on the waterfront.
- Where: Octo Lounge on the Waterfront
- Register for free at urbanphilly.com
- Time: 6-9 pm
- www.urbanphilly.com
Lost and Found: An Edition of the Family Style Open Mic Series Featuring Dan Kim
Hosted by Yellow Rage (Michelle Myers and Catzie Vilayphonh), this popular monthly Asian American open mic FAMILY STYLE welcomes extended “family” from all communities and cultures. Try your hand at open mic night by signing up at www.asianartsinitiative.org/goingOn/calendar.php.
Where: Asian Arts Initiative│1219 Vine Street, Chinatown, Philadelphia
$5 - $10 Sliding Scale Admission
Time: Doors open at 7pm, Show starts at 7:30pm
www.brownpapertickets.com/event/118386
Shore Club Fridays: Pre-party for Global Fusion Festival
This week, The SHORE CLUB proudly serves as the pre-party for the weeklong build up to the 4th Annual Global Fusion Festival at Penn's Landing on Saturday, July 17th.
The Moshulu provides you with the complete outdoor vibe with scenic views of the Delaware River, Philly & Camden skyline & the Ben Franklin Bridge. The ambiance is unmatched anywhere in the region & the vibe is truly amazing. With 5 decks (2 covered); come see the social gathering that people from all over the country have visited Philadelphia to see.
The crowd is a mix of what Philadelphia is all about. Mature minds, great music & a social comradery the 1000+ attendees per week are always proud to be a part of.
Music will be provided by DJ Brendan Bring'em, YesInDeed & special guest.
All RSVP's will receive the following:
1) $5 admission before 11pm, $10 admission before 11:30pm
2) $3 drink specials all night
3) Automatic reduced guest list w/registration no printing needed
4) Mobile RSVP access available to show phone at door (see below)
If you have missed your opportunity to RSVP you may use our mobile RSVP feature. If you RSVPd but can't print you ARE on the list; but for assurance you can also use our new mobile feature.
From your smartphone or iphone please go to the following link & show at the door:
www.mobileeventpass.com
- Where: Moshulu │ 401 N. Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia
- RSVP Link: www.fridaysonmoshulu-globalfusion.eventbrite.com
- Presented by: Urban Socialite, Twighlight Philly, & Soul Travelers
Saturday, July 17th, 2010
FREE Global Fusion Festival
Wrapping up the week on Saturday, July 17th from noon until 8:00 pm, Philadelphia’s hottest free party on the water, The Global Fusion Festival, will take place on the Great Plaza, at Penn’s Landing. This festival will celebrate the cultures of the world by featuring ethnic dance performances, cultural vendors, kid's activities and a concert with national headliners such as R&B divas En Vogue; Soul singer Lyfe Jennings; Gospel Recording Artists JJ Hairston & Youthful Praise; Bachata artist Toby Love; Salsa singer Huey Dunbar; International Reggae singer Gyptian and many more… all hosted by VH1’s music host Amanda Diva.
- Where: Penn’s Landing, Great Plaza, Philadelphia
- Free Admission
- Time: Noon – 8pm
- www.globalfusionfestival.com






























