Tha FUNKtion: For Urban Nerd Kulture (Baltimore)

Get ready for the ultimate fusion of hip-hop, anime, and gaming at Tha FUNKtion! Join us for a night that celebrates everything urban nerd culture has to offer. We've got an electrifying event lined up that'll keep you grooving and gaming all night long.

🏆 Tekken 8 Tournament: Compete in our Tekken 8 tournament for your chance to win a piece of our $1,000 prize pool.

👺 Cosplay Contest: Transform into your favorite anime, gaming, or sci-fi characters and showcase your creativity in style during our cosplay contest.

🎮Free Play FGC Lounge: After the tournament is over, enjoy a wide selection of FGC games and challenge your friends to some friendly competition in our free-play gaming lounge.

🍹Themed Cocktails: Cool down and celebrate your victories (or plan your epic comeback) with some delicious themed cocktails from our bar.

🎶 Hip-hop/R&B Dance Party: Groove to the hottest beats of hip-hop and R&B music all night long. Our DJs will keep the party going, creating the perfect backdrop for your gaming and dancing.

Don't miss out on "Tha FUNKtion" – where urban culture meets gaming in an unforgettable night of competition, music, and pure fun!

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This event is 18+ Event. Make sure you bring your ID!

We will be hosting a double elimination PS5 Tekken 8 tournament starting at 5:00 pm. Tournament entry is FREE with your general admission ticket but spots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Official registration for the tournament will take place on the StartGG page. You must purchase your ticket first here on Eventbrite.

Please ensure you read the full details to ensure your participation, and that of others, is as smooth as possible.

You are welcome to bring your own controller or fight stick but it is not required. Please follow the Facebook event page for updates and visit the StartGG registration page for official rules and tournament registration.

Tournament Schedule:

• 4:00 pm - Doors open, tournament check-in begins and warmups begin
• 4:45 pm - Waitlist players and walk-ups selected to backfill any registered player who has not yet checked in
• 5:00 pm - Tournament start

Depending on how many players register, the tournament could go until 8:00 pm or 9:00 pm. The dance party will promptly start after the tournament ends.

Tournament Prizing:

• 1st Place: $750
• 2nd Place: $175
• 3rd Place: $75

Get ready for an epic weekend of gaming, cosplay, and music! Join us in Dallas for not just one but two exciting events we will be hosting. Cosmix: The Ultimate Anime + Gaming Rave kicks off the excitement on Friday, June 13th, followed by Tha FUNKtion on Saturday, June 14th. Don't miss out on the ultimate experience – save money with our Weekend General Admission ticket and immerse yourself in two days of non-stop entertainment!

For sponsorships, vendor booths, media, press, and performances, please text us at (817) 381-5391

H.A.G Entertainment is the leading media and entertainment company dedicated to urban nerd culture. We help creators, small businesses, and global brands connect with pop culture fans in a meaningful way through memorable experiences.

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