Past Events
April
Q & L Night
Queer and Lesbian Sundays are here! Come play games, listen to great music and drink some scissor shots!!!
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Queery-oke
For queer folks by queer folks! Let’s do some sangin’!!!! 21+ only Hosted by the charismatic badass Grey Ko
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Our Open Mic | 18+
OPEN MIC IS BACK EVERY WEEK & BETTER THAN EVER! Come experience a safe place to showcase your talent and/or get some practice performing in front of others. Performances are open to music, poetry, prose, comedy, spoken word, storytelling, theatre, movement, etc. that fit within the parameters of our available time and space. We will have 2 mics and 2 direct inputs available. No backlined instruments. Please try and keep your performance 10 minutes or less. ~*~*~*~*~*~ OPEN MIC AGREEMENTS:…
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Weekly amateur night for solo drag performers and individual talents of all kinds. Free to enter and participate, every Thursday from 9-10pm. First come first serve!
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Derelict is returning to the stage for this iteration of Bizarre: a Drag Show Oddity! These performers dabble in drag-themed horror and haunts of all kinds. Doors open at 8pm and the show starts at 9:30.
Find out moreWeekly amateur night for solo drag performers and individual talents of all kinds. Free to enter and participate, every Thursday from 9-10pm. Hosted by Miss B Havin.
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Pop-up community market for makers of all kinds to buy, sell, and trade their crafts. Drinks will also be served at the Pink Wink!
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The Body Party
A celebration created for, by, and about Black Femmes. Hosted by Alex Thee Rabbit and featuring performances by Vyki LaRoxxx and Kiara Mel.
Find out moreWeekly amateur night for solo drag performers and individual talents of all kinds. Free to enter and participate, every Thursday from 9-10pm. Hosts rotate weekly!
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Indie sweethearts Charlie Paso are performing live at Ruby Deluxe and will be supported by local legend Al Riggs playing a solo set! $10 gets you a good music for a good time and that's a deal you can't pass up. 21+; doors at 8, show starts at 8:30pm!
Find out moreWeekly amateur night for solo drag performers and individual talents of all kinds. Free to enter and participate, every Thursday from 9-10pm. Hosts rotate weekly!
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New to the Ruby DJ rotation is Yamillionaire! Yamillionaire will be mixing her favorite dance hits from the last decade from 11pm til close.
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Lilith Flair is back! Now with more flair! Ruby Deluxe is kicking off Pride Month 2021 with this event and extending it beyond a drag king showcase. See the show at 9:30pm to indulge in this drag experience and variety show. Music by Jermainia and hosted by Marco Andro Carter!
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He’s baaaaaccckkkk! DJ Jermainia is in the DJ boob at 11 serving cute ass beats all night! We only get him once a month so come on out y'all!
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Drag Brunch
Ruby's weekly daytime drag showcase is continuing all Pride Month-long! RSVP for Drag Brunch by DMing Ruby Deluxe on social media to reserve your table. Our performers rotate every week so there's always something new to see!
Find out moreWeekly amateur night for solo drag performers and individual talents of all kinds. Free to enter and participate, every Thursday from 9-10pm. Hosts rotate weekly!
Find out moreNew to the Ruby DJ rotation is Yamillionaire! Yamillionaire will be mixing her favorite dance hits from the last decade from 11pm til close.
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Rubi De Lujo
Bienvenidas a Rubí De Lujo! Join us as we celebrate the beauty of queer latine existence through art, movement, & sound. This show aims to center the Spanish language as an act of resistance towards white supremacy. Come by & enjoy breathtaking shows from NC’s hottest latine baddies! Entry is $10
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Saturday turn-up vibes with yr fave Ruby babe DJ Luxe Posh. Music kicks off at 11:00 and goes til 2!
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Ruby's weekly daytime drag showcase is continuing all Pride Month-long! RSVP for Drag Brunch by DMing Ruby Deluxe on social media to reserve your table. Our performers rotate every week so there's always something new to see!
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Venus Fly Trap is coming to Ruby Deluxe for a Sunday night comedy special! Venus Fly Trap performs monthly variety shows that combine sketch, improv, and other forms of comedy. Featuring local comedians and musicians from the Triangle area. Doors at 6:30 and the show starts at 7pm.
Find out moreWeekly amateur night for solo drag performers and individual talents of all kinds. Free to enter and participate, every Thursday from 9-10pm. Hosts rotate weekly!
Find out moreNew to the Ruby DJ rotation is Yamillionaire! Yamillionaire will be mixing her favorite dance hits from the last decade from 11pm til close.
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The Body Party
A celebration created for, by, and about Black femmes. Hosted by Alex Thee Rabbit and featuring Espi O Najj, Miss B Haven, and Mercedes Benz. Doors at 8, show at 9:30.
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Dancing & world domination all night starting at 11:00! The takeover lasts til 2am.
Find out moreDrag Brunch
Ruby's weekly daytime drag showcase is continuing all Pride Month-long! RSVP for Drag Brunch by DMing Ruby Deluxe on social media to reserve your table. Our performers rotate every week so there's always something new to see!
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Ruby's Amateur Drag and Talent Show Happens Every Thursday Starting At 9pm. Doors open at 8PM.
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Raleigh's own baby angels, Lonnie Walker, are making at pitstop at Ruby Deluxe on their way back up to heaven. They'll also be joined by Headkicker (new music from members of CTRL Group, Acid Chaperone, 300 Dog Night). Doors at 8, show at 8:30, buy your tickets online or at the door!
Find out moreNew to the Ruby DJ rotation is Yamillionaire! Yamillionaire will be mixing her favorite dance hits from the last decade from 11pm til close.
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We're bringing our Community Market back this month to present another dazzling line-up of local vendors. We open at 1pm and vendors will be on-site until 4pm.
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Bizarre
The Bizarre babes are back to celebrate Pride Month at Ruby Deluxe. Hosted by Derelict and featuring performances by Pryzm, Lola Lestrange, Ruby Liqueur, and Veruca Salt. Show up early to catch all the action!
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These 2 have been bringing The Heat for many years. We are happy to have them in the DJ booth, starting right after Bizarre!
Find out moreDrag Brunch
Ruby’s weekly daytime drag showcase is continuing all Pride Month-long! RSVP for Drag Brunch by DMing Ruby Deluxe on social media to reserve your table. Our performers rotate every week so there’s always something new to see!
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The last event for Pride Month at Ruby Deluxe is Queeryoke! A night of singing and queer showcasing created for queers by queers. You've got a month to warm up your chops so show up and show out!
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Ruby's Amateur Drag and Talent Show Happens Every Thursday Starting At 9pm. Doors open at 8PM.
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Black Bouquet and Brutal Jr are entering the sparkle dungeon to bring you the danceable post-punk we've all been missing. Doors at 8 and show at 8:30.
Find out moreRuby’s Amateur Drag and Talent Show Happens Every Thursday Starting At 9pm. Doors open at 8PM
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DJ Yamillionaire will be mixing her favorite dance hits from the last decade from 11pm til close.
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LILITH FLAIR
Lilith Flair is back! Now with more flair! This drag experience & variety show starts at 9:30. Music by Jermainia & hosted by Marco Andro Carter!
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Pinky Verde “Pinky Verde is a project by multi-instrumentalist and producer Heather Jensen. They are from Wilmington, NC (now based in Durham) and their music has been described as "hazy, mysterious indie rock". In a live setting you will hear dreamy, finger-picking electric guitar and delicate vocals with solid drums to back it up.” The Draft Dodgers “Formerly known as Tennis Elbow, The Draft Dodgers combine post-punk with jazz chords to make pop hooks so good that you'll get out…
Find out moreRuby’s Amateur Drag and Talent Show Happens Every Thursday Starting At 9pm. Doors open at 8PM
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We at Ruby Deluxe are so happy to bring you Rubi De Lujo hosted by Miss B. Haven with a showcasing of Queer Latin Excellence. Sounds and Get Downs with Luxe Posh! You do not going to want to miss this!
Find out moreRuby’s Amateur Drag and Talent Show Happens Every Thursday Starting At 9pm. Doors open at 8PM
Find out moreCome Shake Your Derriere with Yamillionaire! She will be mixing her and your favorite dance hits from the last decade and Today from 11pm til close.
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The Body Party
A celebration created for, by, and about Black femmes. Hosted by Alex Thee Rabbit and featuring The Aris, Naomi Dix, and Espi O Najj. Doors at 8, show at 9:30.
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XXXMas in July
Celebrating our space and our staff with the return of the 6th Annual XXXMas Party-- now in July! All body types are safe and celebrated. Bedroom attire required for this themed party. Leather, mesh, vinyl, lingerie, nightgowns, and more are encouraged. This adult party is 21+ exclusively.
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Queeryoke
Arrow is baaaaaack! Our monthly Queeryoke is blessed to be hosted by the best and Arrow is ready to get y'all outta your seats and in front of a mic sangin' and dancin'! Doors at 8, sign up starts immediately and singing starts once we have a few sign-ups. We'll go until the party stops. $3 cover at the door and 21+ as always.
Find out moreRuby’s Amateur Drag and Talent Show Happens Every Thursday Starting At 9pm. Doors open at 8PM
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No, But 4 Real is a dance party that celebrates bass, sweat and escapism.
Join local DJs Miss Ashley, MÖRQ and Casual Pesto for a night of tech house, bass house and deep house.
The party begins at 10:00 p.m.
Cover: $3
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Ruby Deluxe is for folks that enjoy being queer and/or being around queer people.
Also, vibe with consent.
Come Shake Your Derriere with Yamillionaire! She will be mixing her and your favorite dance hits from the last decade and Today from 11pm til close.
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Pop-up community market for makers of all kinds to buy, sell, and trade their crafts. Drinks will also be served at the Pink Wink!
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Bizarre
The Most Macabre Drag Show In The Triangle is back on Saturday 7/31! It's Also GalaxyCon Weekend. So I'm sure we are all in for a Ghoulish Time! Hosted By Derelict Featuring the eyes and ooze of: Lola LaStrange\Veruca Salt\Aquamarine Liqueur
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The Original "What's Up Ruby" herself kickin in doors and shoving Bops in your Ear!
Laying down Sounds after Bizarre!
August
On Sunday, August 1st, we are hosting the Venus Fly Trap Comedy Show.
Showtime starts at 7pm Doors open at 6:30 $10 at the door.
Lotsa sweet people missed out on the chance to go out and celebrate another year of life while in quarantine. For our Aries friends... y'all missed two! So we're having a kegger and letting y'all dress up, hang out, request songs, and dance all night to make up for lost time. Buy a cup for $10 and fill up throughout the evening (while supplies last) or let us make you something fun! $3 at the door, 21+, birthday sashes, crowns,…
Find out moreRuby’s Amateur Drag and Talent Show Happens Every Thursday Starting At 9pm. Doors open at 8PM
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We have a Treat for you that evening! The Sounds of No One Mind and John Saturley.
Find out moreCome Shake Your Derriere with Yamillionaire! She will be mixing her and your favorite dance hits from the last decade and Today from 11pm til close.
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Lilith Flair
Lilith Flair continues with all of it's usual flair and more! As per always, hosted by the illustrious Marco Andro Carter with a phenomenal rotating cast. This month features Dustin Reams, Star Sirius, Princess Lola, and Ellis D. The doors open at 8 and the show starts at 9:30 so get here early to catch every moment of the magic. This show is $10 and 21+
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Saunter on down to the Sparkle Dungeon for a spectacular dance party!
Vibes provided by Jermainia after The Lilith Flair!!!