Spectacular Events
Every year we host events and activities that deserve special mention. They're unique. Fun. Engaging. We want to make sure you know about them!
And you have access to all of it* with your Single Day (for the day you're attending) or Full Event Badge.
Fan Fusion turns 21 in 2023 and we're bringing the party for you!
You'll find just some of these Spectacular Events below, and we'll keep adding more till our show arrives this May!
*Seating is not guaranteed at any specific event due to room capacity limits; we do not clear panel rooms between events. A few workshops, charity fundraisers, or special events require a separate paid admission.
Denji’s Devil Hunter Dance Party Featuring DJ DEMIEN SIXX
Phoenix Fan Fusion is turning 21 and we're bringing the party for you!
Suit up in your Public Safety Devil Hunter uniform (or your best Chainsaw Man character drip) to dance your heart out all night to a trio of amazing EDM DJs. DEMIEN SIXX, Ash10, and Demon Slayboys will be spinning all night while you enjoy themed cocktails in honor of our 21st birthday. Maybe you'll even get chosen for our wild impromptu anime cosplay contest. Don’t have a costume?
Anime Rave with DJ Demien Sixx
Friday June 2
9:00PM
The Reactor Room (120A)
Villain's Ball
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Finally, a more wretched hive of scum and villainy! You can scheme and cheat, but you can't get out of attending the Villain's Ball. No matter what kind of dastardly, sinister, diabolical, wicked, or otherwise infamous rogue you are, this is the party for you. Show up for fun and shenanigans that are practically criminal.
Saturday June 3
8PM The Reactor Room (120A)
Addams Family Reunion
DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND Addams Family Reunion will be held in our large party room Ballroom 120A on Sunday June 4 at 3:00 PM!
Celebrate the creepy and the kooky with their family and yours by dancing the tango, the Mamushka, or doing whatever that thing Wednesday does on the dance floor.
Sunday June 4
3:00 PM The Reactor Room (120A)
Queen Lantern Corps: Dragstravaganza
By popular demand and unanimous decision from our Fan Fusion faithful... returning for a third year... it's the Queen Lantern Corps! Join your host, Barbra Seville and a cavalcade of the funniest and most talented kings and queens from around the Valley and beyond who are hitting the stage harder, louder, and prouder than ever at our Geek-Themed Drag Extravaganza!
Friday June 2
7:00PM
Room 301BCD
*General admission seating is free. A limited number of front of house and preferred seats will be sold in May, prior to the convention.
Burlesque with Three Fates Revue
Three Fates Revue presents a burlesque you won't forget. These geeky performances will get your heart pounding and your hands clapping for more. Must be 18+ years to attend.
*General admission seating is free. A limited number of front of house and preferred seats will be sold in May, prior to the convention.
**Must be 18 years or older to attend.
Friday June 2nd
9:00PM
Room 301BCD
Saber Tournament: Trials of the Saber
Syndicate Saber arrives from a far, far away galaxy in search of a champion to help them against a powerful darkness. Visit Syndicate's table in the Star Wars neighborhood on Friday and Saturday to sign up to fight in this bracketed tournament of 1v1 saber combat for fun, prizes and incredible thrills, or attend as a spectator for this immersive and spectacular story driven tournament experience! Combatants must be 18+.
Sunday June 4
11:30 AM - 2PM
The Reactor Room (120A)
Masquerade Costume Contest
Amazing cosplayers share their beautiful creations on the big stage and compete for prizes. See some of the best cosplayers and best costumes all together in one exciting event.
Saturday June 3rd
8:00PM
Room 301BCD
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1990 Screening with the stars
Donatello, Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael, April O'Neil and The Shredder band together to host this very special screening of the blockbuster 1990 original film on the big screen!
This special ticketed event will be held Friday June 2nd at
AMC Theaters one block north of the Phoenix Convention Center at 565 N 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
All four Turtles, April and The Shredder will introduce the film!
Tickets on sale for $25 here: https://bit.ly/3Mb5Mfq
Friday June 2
7:00 PM Pizza Time!
8:00 PM introduction
8:30 film begins
AMC Theaters Arizona Center
565 N 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Shhh... Silent Disco
Dance the night away without making a sound! You will be provided headphones and be able to pick your own playlist to boogie down!
Friday June 2, Saturday June 3
8 PM
3rd street disco area
SlamU Presents: Phoenix Slam-Fusion!
The young suns of SlamU come to Phoenix Fan Fusion to put on a display of strength and athleticism just for you! Come see the high flying, body slamming action as wrestling comes to Phoenix Fan Fusion for the first time ever!
Saturday June 3
2pm
Room 105ABC
LA LA Lando
LA LA LANDO is the musical starring the galaxy's greatest scoundrel, Lando Calrissian. Derek Jeremiah Reid is Billy Dee Williams as the caped wonder of Cloud City. Just after the battle of Endor we find Lando looking for love and laughs with all your favorite Star Wars characters. If you love musicals and Star Wars La La Lando is for you. You especially don't want to miss the new song "We Don't Talk About Lando"!
Friday June 2, Saturday June 3
5:00 pm
Room 212ABC
Bookman's Presents Art, Craft & Book Youth Center
In this big family friendly space sponsored by Bookman's Entertainment Exchange, there are books to read, crafts to make, and loads of art to create. Daily, there are "crafty centers" at 1:30pm with specialized crafts, such as origami, catapults, and other fun stuff. Stop by to see the Artist in Residence, The Janimal! This professional comic artist is sketching and talking with young artists daily.
June 2nd, 3rd, 4th
10:30 am to 5:30 pm
Room 101ABC
Disney Villains
Once upon a time, a man named Walt Disney created whimsical cartoon characters and retold our favorite fairy tales. But did he and the studio he created portray the right villains? Are some Disney villains completely misunderstood? Come discuss your favorites Disney villains with us and why they should OR should not be considered the villain.
Saturday June 3
10:30am
Room 127C
Wonderful World of Ghibli
Did you see a pattern of heroines from all of Hayao Miyazaki’s films? Do you wish that you could live in the world that Chihiro went to from Spirited Away? Did you laugh at the antics that the tanukis were up to in Pom Poko? Then come to this panel about the wonderful world of studio Ghibli to see scenes from this famous studio and learn even more nonsensical words and phrases to make your anime-illiterate friends super jealous!
Saturday June 3
10:30 AM
Room 222AB
Bookman's Extravaganza Hour: Create a New Hero or Villain Live
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Do you know what it takes to create a NEW hero or villain? Talk with comic creator Dave Beaty (Batman, Inc., JLA, RedSkirts) and his creative sidekick (and daughter) Mary, as they take your suggestions to create a brand new hero and villain. Don't miss this fun interactive panel.
Comic Book Artist | Dave Beaty Studios
Sponsored by Bookman's.
Sunday June 4
4:30 PM
Room 101ABC
Vision: From Villain to Hero with Tom King
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The Vision was created to kill the Avengers! Ever since betraying his father and joining the team he was made to kill, Vision has lived a full life. Come and join Tom King, writer of the 2015 critically acclaimed Vision series, and learn about the Visions adventures in the comics.
Sunday June 4
3 PM
Room 225B
Disney Feud
"Top ten answers are on the board. Name a non-human Disney character who was the star of their own movie!" Test your Disney knowledge in this take on the classic game for the entire family! All enchanted creatures welcomed!
Saturday June 3
3:00 pm
Room 132ABC
Power Rangers 30th Anniversary
The Anniversary panel to end all Anniversary panels. We will discuss the Anniversary Special that Netflix produced, MMPR: Once and Always, and compare it to some of the other Anniversary Specials. We will also discuss Power Rangers Cosmic Fury and where we hope it will be going.
Saturday June 3
1:30 PM
Room 130
Danger Zone! Top Gun Science
Can those fighter jets really pull off what Maverick does? Come hear from some real life experts to find out!
Sunday June 4
4:30 pm
Room 124B
Scooby Doo and the Mystery of the Suicide Squad
Tonight's the world premiere of the Ayer Cut of the original Suicide Squad movie. It's James Gunn's first big event as the new head of DC Films. But suddenly, a strange creature runs off with the one and only print! It looks like the whole night will be ruined... unless Mystery, Inc. can solve the case. Join Shaggy, Daphne, Velma, Fred and Scooby-Doo as they investigate the theft, crossing paths with a who's who of nerd celebrities. Join Legible Scrawl for this radio play style adventure as that daring dog attempts to solve The Mystery Of The Suicide Squad.
Sunday June 4
10:30 AM
Room 131ABC
How is Never as Important as Why: Indigenous Futurism in Wakanda Forever
Wakanda Forever builds upon the futuristic society seen in the first Black Panther film. How does this fit in the broader context of indigenous futurism, and how close are we to reaching Wakanda and Talokan levels of technology?
Friday, June 2
3PM
Room 126BC
Anamilyze: Body Painting Extravaganza
The Body Painting Extravaganza is back! Mark Greenawalt hosts this panel of living art that is created by five of the top bodypainting artists in the industry on the 'body canvases' of professional models. Over the past 15 years, the themes have included ALIENS, ANDROIDS,, and last year’s VILLAINS. The theme for 2023 will be ANIMALYZE. Join fellow connoisseurs in witnessing the creation of live body art as artists Papi Miranda (7th showing), Brandon McGill (5th showing), Brandy Wise (4th showing), and Carrie Esser (2nd showing) , join Mark Greenawalt (13th show since 2008). Cameras will be permitted only after the first 30-minutes of Bodypainting coverage. Once the creative process has completed, the models will participate in a fashion show style runway walk and group photo shoot to cap-off an evening of art appreciation.
Saturday June 3
8 pm
Room 232abc
Escape Rooms by Time Bandit Escapes
Escape rooms, group games and puzzles presented by Time Bandit and Inferno including: Quail's Quandry Time Travel adventure, Coven of Souls Scary escape, Sea of Scallywags Pirate adventure, Tesla's Secret Tower Steampunk experience, Tohua Island group puzzle and Home Run baseball themed timed solo game.
Escapes and group puzzles are 2-3 players, $15 each. 4-6 players, $12 each. 6-8 players, $10 each
Home Run starts at $5.00 per play
Friday, Saturday
10AM-11PM
Sunday
10AM-4PM
Room 121AB
Clue Dunnit? An Interactive Murder Mystery
Was it Mrs. White in the billiard room with a rope? Or was it Professor Plum in the hall with a revolver? Has anybody even considered the possibility that the butler was behind it all? Join us as we play a large scale, interactive who done it of the original board game. This 2 part panel is both a game and a talkback about the cult classic film, Clue! Work together to solve the mystery and then tell us which ending YOU think is the true ending!
Saturday June 3
4:30 PM
Room 211AB
MCU Phase 5: These wars aren't much of a secret
The MCU has moved on to Phase Five, and we're seeing a definite pattern where Kang the Conqueror, and uh... a lot of other Kangs seem to be dragging the whole Multiverse back into a conflict that won't just consume the Marvel Cinematic Universe... but EVERY Marvel Universe. Strap in while we recap what we've seen... and what we will be seeing in Marvel film & TV as we see the blocks put in place to build to Phase Six's Kang Dynasty and Secret Wars!
Sunday June 4
4:30PM
132ABC
13 Must Watch Doctor Who Episodes
The best-MUST watch shows of Doctor Who. One for each Doctor, and why they are important!
Friday June 2, 2023
10:30 am
Room 129ab
Getting Diggy With It: Become a Paleontologist for an Hour
Come on by and be a paleontologist for an hour! We will be talking about fossils, dinosaurs, and how real paleontologists unearth these amazing finds. Plus, try your hand at digging up your own fossil while you're here!
Saturday June 3, 2023
10:30 am to 11:30 am
Room 105ABC
Kill Marry Shag Horror Edition
Ever wanted to neck with Nosferatu? Do you fantasize about sharing body parts with Frankenstein's Monster? Ever wondered what The Invisible Man looks like without his clothes? Got any strong opinions about who’s the better kisser between The Wolfman, The Phantom and The Creature? Perhaps you have one too many posters of Frankenhooker hanging in your bedroom? Join us for a debate over horror monsters we’d like to spend the night with, which we’d probably shack up with, and who we’d rather leave buried for eternity. (Audience participation highly encouraged)
Saturday June 3
9PM
Room 128AB
SpyXFamily: Forger Family Hour
Come join the Forger Family as we uncover the secrets and test your knowledge against the famous spy Twilight, The assassin Thorn Princess, and telepath Anya. Do you have what it takes to earn a Stella Star?
Saturday June 3
12PM
Room 222AB
Babylon 5 vs. Deep Space Nine
Cross-Species Romance? Intergalactic Messiahs! Friendship Backstabbings and more! B5 and DS9 crossed a lot of radical lines, but who was the real drama llama of the 90s? Help us decide which show holds the crown of Intergalactic Drama Queen!
Friday June 2
1:30 PM
Room 130
See No Gaming
Blank Trigger Gamers brings on the challenge where you play the video game blindfolded while someone else guides you through it! Are you ready to get behind the wheel and let someone else drive?!
Sunday June 4
3:00PM
Room 121C
Look for the Light: A Last of Us Discussion
Join us as we talk all things The Last of Us! We’ll break down each episode,discuss comparisons between the video game and the HBO show,and nerd out over what it was like to see THOSE scenes make it to the screen!
Sunday, June 4
4:30 pm
Room 128AB
The Joker Strikes Again: Radioactive Engineering Challenge
The Joker is trying to poison the Gotham City Circus with radioactive popcorn! Batman chases him but we all know supervillains can't drive so Joker wrecks Gotham. In this challenge, your job is to clean up the mess. A group of science and engineering students will help you arrive at solutions through hands on approaches which increase in difficulty.
Friday June 2, 2023
10:30 am to 11:30 am
Room 105ABC
Youth Masquerade and Fashion Show
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Youth from birth to 15 years old are invited to participate in the all-youth masquerade and fashion show! Join us for 2 hours of fun with one on one time with the judges and then time for kids to show off their costumes in the Youth Fashion Show!
Sunday June 4
10:0 PM
Room 232 ABC
Strut Your Stuff
STRUT YOUR STUFF is big, bold, brazen and beautiful. All Inclusive and Belonging! Doors open to all, individuals and groups, at 8:30 PM for dancers to sign up and choose their song or have a song chosen for them if they feel adventurous. Don't feel like dancing? Volunteer to be a guest judge! The show begins at 9:00 PM with superheroes, furries, zombies, anime otaku, sci-fi fans, video game characters, cosplayers, crossplayers or those in casual dress to dance, prance and STRUT. Everyone receives a ribbon, some will receive special prizes, all dancers will receive wild cheers and admiration from the audience!
Friday June 2
9PM
232ABC
Shakespeare Goes Sci-Fi
Play nerdy games, win nerdy prizes! Join actress/director Kat Shakespeare (formerly Bustle Girl) and test your ability to recognize famous sci-fi quotes, disguised as Shakespeare-style phrases! Warm up trading some of Shakespeare's insults with friends, and then be quizzed on geeky lines from famous films! Can you find the original words wrapped up in Will's pretty lingo? Free for all ages! PRIZES WILL BE GIVEN!!
Friday June 2
3pm
Room 231ABC
Star Trek Mixer with Walter Koenig
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Boldy go where no Star Trek Mixer has gone before! Your presence is requested at the Phoenix Holodeck as we welcome Admiral Chekov himself - Walter Koenig, and learn about the outstanding work of the Nichelle Nichols Foundation. So get ready to explore strange libations, seek out new attendees, and have interesting conversations; to boldly go where no Fusion Mixer has GONE BEFORE!
Friday June 2
9PM
Room 212ABC
Wild Geek Magic
It's a magical multiversal menagerie as The Gaslight Circus Presents Wild Geek Magic! See a host of some of your favorite comic, film, and video game characters lead by the nefarious Loki as they take the stage to bring their best illusions, circus acts, and more to our universe in a showcase for supremacy against Phoenix's own Gaslight Circus!
Saturday June 3
1:30 PM
Room 232 ABC
Riddler Scavenger Hunt
The Riddler is back with all new riddles to challenge your sleuthing skills. Bring your smartphone and your friends, as teams of 4 will compete to solve the riddles and find the items in a one-hour scramble across the convention. The ultimate prize being the highly coveted Riddler Trophy. This event is brought to you by Justice League Arizona.
Saturday June 3
1:30PM
228AB
Loki Season 2: Moebius Deserves a Jetski
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Take a time out from evading the TVA and recap the journey into mystery that was Loki season 1. Learn the secrets of everyone's favorite god of mischief, Loki Laufeyson (and his variants) and wonder out loud... "Who's the hero in this show? Who's the Villain? Why are you making me question what a villain even is?" You might even meet some of your own variants!
Saturday June 3
6PM
Room 225A
Steampunk Fashion Show
Marvel at the best and "steamiest" fashions Phoenix has to offer in a show of Victorian elegance and "modern" ingenuity
Sunday
3PM
232 ABC
Blue Box Improv Comedy
Unscripted, unanticipated hilarity at its finest! Phoenix's own Blue Box improv comedy troupe are happy to bring you their fourth annual improv comedy show to Arizona’s largest pop culture convention, where everything is made up, and YOU get to be a part of the show via your suggestions or even by coming onto stage (if you dare!)
Friday
18+
4:30 PM
Room 232ABC
Saturday
All Ages
4:00 PM
Room 232ABC
Sunday
Improv your dungeon
12PM
Room 121C
18+ Sunday
4:30 PM
Room 232ABC
The Joker: From Laughter to Screams
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From Gotham Public Radio comes this special audio report. After the shocking attack on one of GPR's own, we've put together this story on Gotham's most famous criminal: The Joker. Join our host as we take a look at this colorful figure, including never before heard audio from an interview and the uncut audio from his attack on GPR itself.
Friday June 2
1PM
131ABC
Ultimate Character Showdown
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Could James Bond take on John Wick? What about Vegeta vs. Hulk? The Powerpuff Girls vs. The Boys?! This is one showdown that will have you screaming KHAN to the very end!
Saturday June 3
4:30 PM
132 ABC
Superhero Fantasy Draft
It’s time to draft! The Superhero Draft is back for another year, with a twist! From “Manager” to “Producer”; Put together your ultimate team of DC & Marvel heroes, and then pitch a movie staring that team! The audience decides who has next summer’s blockbuster! Come dressed as your favorite character and you could be chosen as our special guest Producer to battle it out against our “experts”!
Sunday June 4
12PM
132ABC
Pokémon Cosplay A Fashionable Battle
Piplup, Spotlight! Bring your favorite Pokemon cosplay and pose for a photo with your favorite Pokemon via AR. Sing, Interact or tell a short story about you and your Pokemon as you pose battle to come out on top!
Friday June 2
3PM
Room 232ABC
Stede and Edward: A Love Story The Our Flag Means Death Panel
Taika Waititi's 'Our Flag Means Death' hit HBO in March, and has been received by fans for its humor, and obsessed over by them for being the delightfully queerest new show in years. Will Stede and Edward end up together, or will Blackbeard's scorn bring about a violent end at sea? Will Oluwande be reunited with Jim? And what happens when the English crown catches word they both backed out of their 10-year pledge to serve the crown? And will Buttons ever get to cannibalize a fellow crew member? These questions and more...
Saturday June 3
1:30 PM
Room 224AB
Smash Pass or Waifu (18+)
Is your Waifu actually Waifu material or should you take a Pass? Step right up and put your money where your mouth is and argue (politely) that the character you’re in love with is worthy to be your one true Waifu in this comedy debate panel.
Friday June 2
8PM
Room 221AB
Free Stand-Up Comedy Show
We invite you to an evening of FREE comedy! Be barraged by a horde of nerdy local comedians, regaling you with tales of the things that matter most in life: comic books and video games. FREE Funnies at Phoenix Fan Fusion!
Friday June 2
7:30 PM
Saturday June 3
9 PM
Room 231 ABC
Ummm Actually...
The only thing a true geek loves more than knowing more than you is TELLING you they know more than you.
Join our distinguished panel of “experts” as they read off incorrect trivia tidbits, only to be corrected by the audience.
But, you only get points if you start off your correction with the words “Ummm…Actually…” in true geeky fashion and extra points if you really ham it up.
Friday June 2
Comic Book Edition
12PM
Room 226A
Saturday June 3
18+ Edition
7:30 PM
Room 131ABC
Sunday June 3
Sci Fi Edition
1:30 PM
Room 226A
Quick Draws
Have you ever wanted to see Deadpool riding a T-Rex? Absolutely! Sailor Senshi as a coven of Witches? You bet! Come see talented illustrators bring your wildest ideas to life in no time flat!
June 2
12PM
Room 225B
June 3,4
3PM
Room 226A
Altered Combat Lasertag
High-energy, high-tech, tactical laser tag returns to Phoenix Fan Fusion! Non-stop battles to fight for team dominance and bragging rights. Each experience includes a briefing, equipment outfitting, and 10 minutes of Team Deathmatch Gameplay. Games are scheduled every 30 minutes from 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday & Saturday and 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday Play a single game for only $15, or get the unlimited day or weekend pass for huge savings and come back as often as you want.
Friday, Saturday
10:30AM-11:30PM
Sunday
10:30AM- 4:30 PM
Room 122ABC
Smash Is Raw
Do you love pro-wrestling but hate how the laws of physics apply? Do you love Smash Brothers, but need more nuanced storylines behind the fights? The solution is here with the mash-up of both in... "SMASH IS RAW!", where the fighting game gets some "sports entertainment flavor" that features cosplay of characters delivering pre-match promos and backstory into the feuds behind each match, and then a Smash Bros. round featuring quality coverage from commentary teams calling the bouts. Tonight's main event... Macho Pikachu Savage vs. Ash Hogan! How did these Megapowers split, and who wins when they face off?
Friday June 2
1:30 PM
Room 232ABC
Stranger Things Seasons 4 and 5: Vecna's Revenge
The Upside Down continues to torment the residents of the town of Hawkins, Indiana, and Vecna's power has claimed some of our favorites... We prepare for the final season and wonder what fate awaits Eleven, Mike, and Hopper...
Sunday, June 4
12:00 pm
Rooom 224AB
Charity Poker Tournament for Kids Need to Read Presented by Lupine
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Play Poker, win amazing prizes and support literacy all at the same time! Registration opens at 7PM, games start at 8PM. No Limit Texas Hold 'em $20 donation for Kids Need To Read to participate.
Friday June 2
7:00 PM
Room 106ABC
Are the Animated Transformers Better than Live?
Generation One Transformers gave us epic 80s power ballads and childhood-scarring character death. Michael Bay's reimagining gave us explosions and a ton of CGI robot fights. Help us decide who did the Transformers right!
Sunday June 4
3:00 PM
Room 130
Does Andor Prove That Star Wars Doesn't Need Jedi?
While the big screen gave us the Force, laser swords, and epic spaceship battles - Rogue One & Disney+ gave us a look at the gritty underworld and the hard choices of the Rebellion. Did we really need Space Wizards for an Epic Space Opera?
Sunday June 4
12PM
Room 129AB
Mandalorian Season 3 Recap A Fistful of Bes'kar
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This is the Way...to Season 3! Dave Filoni & John Jon Favreau did it again as they gave us thrills and chills from this new season. Join us as we talk all things Mandalorian, and what it can mean for Season 4! So if you want to learn what happened, we can bring you in warm…Or we can bring you in cold!
Saturday June 3
3PM
Room 129AB
Clone Wars 15 Years of Sass, Stories and Lightsabers
Star Wars Rebels, Tales of the Jedi, the Bad Batch - all of these amazing show were made possible with the creation of Clone Wars! A new style of animation, interesting stories and new beloved characters. Time grab your lightsabers and sassy one-liners as we explore the series that started it all!
Friday June 2
1:30PM
Room 129AB
Choose Your Own Adventure - a Dungeons & Dragons Experience!
Each choice you make can lead to treasure & glory or UNSPEAKABLE DOOM! Gather your fellow heroes and see if you can survive your own tale of swords and sorcery in this D&D Adventure unlike no other!
Saturday June 3
1:30 PM
Room 129AB
Kaiju Battle Sketch Off
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Can a Kaiju with Scissors for a Nose and Tentacles defeat a rival with Acid Breath and a Tail with Teeth?! Time to let your imagination soar 500 feet tall as you sketch off the wildest kaiju to battle for ultimate supremacy!
Sunday June 4
12PM
Room 130
Phoenix Ultimate Geek Smackdown: PUGS
Witness the ridiculously entertaining carnage of The Phoenix Ultimate Geek Smackdown (PUGS). Fans square off in heated debates on the silliest comic fest related topics we could come up with! Not to be missed! Qualifying rounds Friday and Main Event Saturday!
Friday June 2, Saturday June 3
7:30 PM
Room 132 ABC
Sea Shanty Sing Along
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Avast ye scurvy dogs! Fan Fusion again gives you a rollicking session of SEA SHANTIES!!! Come forth and lend your voices to the chorus of people in the largest desert city in the country singing songs of sailors upon the seven seas!
Saturday June 3rd
12PM
Room 232ABC
The Good the Bad and the Spoooooock
While we love the classics for their camp and old technology - seeing the old tech re-imagined anew begs the question - does Strange New World give the Star Trek the Original series a run for its dilithium? Debate the Good & the Bad and cringe-worthy as we compare the old with the new!
Saturday June 3
12 PM
Room 124B
Welcome to the Playground: Arcane Season 2
Arcane exploded onto our screens with gorgeous animation, vibrant worldbuilding and compelling characters. We welcome you back to the playground to talk about everything we hope to see in the next chapter for the League of Legends and ponder the fates of Jinx, Vi, Caitlyn and what comes next between Piltover and Zaun.
Saturday June 3rd
3PM
Room 223
Roast of Boba Fett
The Bounty Hunters Guild are gathered to honor and mercilessly roast legendary bounty hunter and current Daimyo of Mos Espa, Boba Fett. This unfiltered event from a galaxy far, far away will feature some of Boba's greatest moments, characters from his past and present, all tied together with jokes, digs, and burns so bad, he'll need weeks to soak in his Bacta Tank to recover afterwards.
Saturday June 3rd
6PM
Room 232ABC
Padawan Lightsaber Training
Learn to wield a Lightsaber to defend the galaxy! Train with Jedi Masters from Phoenix Saber Academy and learn the basics of footwork, blocks, and strikes with a Lightsaber. All techniques are based on real martial art and sword techniques. Ages 7 and up. There are two identical 30-minute classes in this hour time slot.
June 2nd 3rd and 4th
10:30am to 11:30am
Room 106ABC
The Long Road to the James Webb Space Telescope
The JWST has taken 30 years to develop and cost almost 9 billion dollars. It finally launched on December 25, 2021 and is expected to have a lifespan of 20 years. Come to this panel to learn about this incredible achievement and what it means for our understanding of the Universe.
https://www.phoenixfanfusion.com/signature-events
Join this fun and free event (with your Friday, Full Event or VIP badge) and discover your inner artist at Phoenix Fan Fusion.
Friday June 2, 2023
12:00 pm
Room 126A
JoJo's Bizarre Team Trivia
Are you WRRRRY-ly sure you've got what it takes to defeat your opponents in the JoJo's Bizarre Trivia Tournament? Shonen jump over and 'Stand' together in a Jeopardy style team trivia game in which you'll flex your most impressive fan factoid muscles to show who are the Ultimate Beings of trivia. Even the most diehard fans will have at least a few questions that present a Dio-worthy challenge. The toughest question we'll answer is... who will win the JoJo Pose-off?
Join this fun, free panel (with your Sunday, Full Event, or VIP badge) and discover how much fun geeking out at Phoenix Fan Fusion can be.
Sunday June 4th
10:30AM
Room 211AB
All Across the Spider-Verse
Miles Morales is back in another web-slinging multiversal journey, checking to see what other Spiders are out there and continuing to grow into being the best friendly neighborhood Spider-Man he can be in this year's eye-popping animated sequel.
Swing by this fun, free panel (with your Saturday, Full Event, or VIP badge) and discover how much fun geeking out at Phoenix Fan Fusion can be.
Saturday June 3rd
3PM
Room 131ABC
Lego Build Off
Cactus Brick need the skills and imagination of aspiring Master Builders for epic daily Lego Build offs. Prizes are awarded for the best creations.
Join these fun and free events (with your Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Full Event, or VIP badge) and discover your inner Lego Master Builder.
Friday June 2 & Saturday June 3
3PM
Room 102ABC
Sunday June 4th
12PM
Room 102ABC
Indiana Jones Trivia
No time for Love Dr. Jones! Time to Whip your fans into a frenzy. It's your Destiny to Dial in on the right answers during this Short Round of Indiana Jones trivia.
Friday, June 2nd
3PM
Room 129AB
Cosplay Karaoke
What could be more fun than getting together with all your friends to sing your favorite songs? Doing that, but in Cosplay. Cosplay isn’t required, but it will sure make your performance memorable.
Sunday June 4th
12PM
Room 212ABC
Strange Mysteries: From Around the World
From strange sounds heard in the ocean to urban legends to deaths that seem paranormal - visual and audio evidence will be shared about these Strange Mysteries.
Friday June 2nd
Part I @ 12PM
Part II @ 3PM
Room 128AB
Supernatural A Neighborhood Comedy Theater Mashup
Join the cast of the Neighborhood Comedy Theatre (NCT Phoenix) as they create a new episode of Supernatural on top of a favorite episode of Supernatural, LIVE! New hilarious dialogue, a new story, new chills, and thrills are all created live as the episode plays by the incredible cast of improv comedians!
Sunday June 4
4:30 PM
Room 129AB