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January
Pale Blue Dot Band - Cinematic alt-rock from Charlottesville, VA Bad Horoscope - Queer Chapel Hill punk/rock goodness https://badhoroscope.bandcamp.com/ Stranded Bandits - High-energy saloon punk straight outta Raleigh Art Critic - Recently-emerged local math rock/prog, riffs 4 days 21+ // $8 // 7PM Doors // 8PM Show
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Come support NC State's GLBT Community Alliance at our semesterly drag show fundraiser! Doors are at 9pm and the show will be starting at 10! This is an 18+ event with an entry fee of $5 featuring amateur drag royals from GLBT Community Alliance as well as professional drag royals with Ruby Deluxe. Interested in performing? Sign up at go.ncsu.edu/glbtcadragshow19
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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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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:…
Find out moreOur 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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Fruit Snack (Raleigh) https://fruitsnack.bandcamp.com/ Sweet Homé (Durham) https://sweethome2.bandcamp.com/ LUNCH (Philadelphia) https://lunchtheband.bandcamp.com/ Philly pop punk / garage rock trio touring in support of their new EP "Almost Myself" Karoshi (Chapel Hill) https://karoshinc.bandcamp.com/releases
Find out moreOur 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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Raleigh, North Carolina! We're coming down for a show at Ruby Deluxe with King Moody and August Is Ours! Join us for a great night with all kinds of music! Doors @ 8PM Show @ 9PM $8 21+
Find out moreOur 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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Zephyranthes Https://zephyrnc.bandcamp.con Shake the Baby Til the Love Comes Out (nyc) Https://stbttlco.bandcamp.com Green Aisles (Raleigh) https://greenaisles.bandcamp.com/ Through the Tallwoods https://throughthetallwoods.bandcamp.com Wednesday, February 26th @ Ruby Deluxe Doors at 8 // $7 cover
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HOLD ON TO YOUR HORSES IT'S ABOUT TO GET WILD AT RUBY DELUXE * HOME * BODY * western massachusetts / fever-pop, shimmer-core / Home Body, aka Haley Morgan and Eric Hnatow, make feeling-forward avant pop music, harnessing light, sound, and movement to present a throbbing synth spectacle oozing with raw energy and emotional grit. Their latest album 'SPIRITUS', released this past Spring on Feeding Tube Records/Peace & Rhythm, has been heralded as "gorgeous art-pop that's able to address big…
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Bluewreck (DC)- Psychedelic heavy rock and roll on tour from Washington D.C. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bluewreck Bandcamp: https://bluewreck.bandcamp.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluewreckofficial/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BluewreckDC Poinsettia- Rock band from Raleigh, NC playing original rock music. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/poinsettiamusic/ Reverb Nation: https://www.reverbnation.com/poinsettia Art Critic- Art Critic: Math rock/post-hardcore/alternative from Raleigh, NC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArtCriticBand/ Bandcamp: https://artcritic.bandcamp.com/releases 8$ 21+
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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…
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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!
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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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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.
Ruby’s Amateur Drag and Talent Show Happens Every Thursday Starting At 9pm. Doors open at 8PM
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Shermar Akili Davis, known professionally by his mononym Shermar, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer and multimedia artist. Born in Greensboro, North Carolina he has three siblings. “I was raised in an environment that encouraged thinking for self, but considering all perspectives. Within my home, there was a genuine appreciation for all types of music and creative expression.” Shermar credits the Carolina region as a great influence on his point of view as an artist. There, he studied media…
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Brutal Jr are back in the sparkle dungeon to bring you the official release of their newest album, "Party Garbage." The show will be supported by Vacant Company and feature live performances by Derelict and Ruby Liqueur. Join us in celebrating this release and throwing a not-so-garbage party! DOORS AT 8, SHOW AT 8:30, TICKETS FOR $12 ONLINE OR AT THE DOOR. MASKS ARE REQUIRED AT THIS EVENT.
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Tiger Beach is an indie rock band out of Raleigh, NC. A blend of lofi, dream pop, surf rock, punk, and ambient. Sweet Home is shoegaze sometimes.
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GHOSTT BLLONDE is a rowdy mess of gutter-glam, disco-twang, with a healthy dose of trash-can-pop
Raleigh based duo MILK BREATH described as “70s, L.A., experimental protopunk.” Kind of like Velvet Underground meets the White Stripes meets The Screamers meets....Dick Dale? But also not like that at all.
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Naomi Dix and Stormie Daie of Durham’s House of Coxx are on their road Tour and they are blessing the children with a show, and Ruby Deluxe is their first stop. Opening act NunAfterHours, and special guest Alexandria The Rabbit join the rodeo. So don’t miss out on this standoff because these gals will be kicking up a lot of dirt.”
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Drag Brunch
Ruby’s weekly daytime drag showcase! 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 moreRuby’s Amateur Drag and Talent Show Happens Every Thursday Starting At 9pm. Doors open at 8PM
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Bizarre
The Bizarre family is back to DRAG you to hell! Ruby Liqueur is hosting this delicious night of gore with Aquamarine Liqueur, Amazing Grace and Kashmir Kohl. Show up early to catch all the action!
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Ruby’s weekly daytime drag showcase! 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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Spookstina... It's alright Ma, it's only witchcraft Saxodrone is a new solo act of ambient soundscapes, drone music, and free jazz. Using a small array of guitar pedals, the saxophone is transformed into an ensemble of evolving energies. Each improvisational performance is an ebullient display of color and control.
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Come celebrate Queen Bey on her day of birth. Alex Thee Rabbit hosting with Espi O. Najj, Kimora Brooks, Ebony Valetino and Izzy A Star.
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Ruby’s weekly daytime drag showcase! 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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Hoe Church
Join us for Sunday evening service. Burlesque and musical performances by Zeke the Peach, Alexxxis Phenom and Miss Jessica. Come worship some tits, ass and sass! Vaccinations and masks required. Sinners welcome.
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Good Dog Nigel is a Rock & Roll band with touches of busted pop and sparkling elements of twee, twang, and boogie. The Implied Sunrise, Good Dog Nigel’s latest EP, is an invitation to set aside your "certainties" and celebrate the curiousness that runs parallel to the human condition.
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Ruby Deluxe 12 pm – 5 pm **Proof of Vaccination Required for Entry** You Can Vote registering voters! Surprise Guest!! (12:00) VAXXERS (1:00) BANGZZ (2:00) Dissimilar South (3:00) Beauty World (4:00) Proof of Vaccination Required for Entry, Masks Required Indoors + Recommended for Outside Space *the debut of the Ruby Deluxe Off The Chart Hot Dog Cart*
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For the 11th time, The Layabout and Churchkey Records are proud to present… ¡QUE VIVA! a Hopscotch dayparty now at RUBY DELUXE! **PROOF OF VACCINATION REQUIRED** sponsored by the good folks at The Blotter All outdoors! FREE and no wristband required but please bring proof of vaccination for entry 4:30 Spider Bags 3:30 Wednesday (AVL) 2:30 Tall Juan (Rockaway Beach, NY) 1:30 Bangzz 12:30 Google Dolls
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Well whaddaya know? I'm hosting a THIRD day party and this one's a reeeeal rocker. Featuring some of my favorite local gems alongside some crown jewels of the Carolinas, this party is so special to my heart. I couldn't have been blessed with a better line-up. Literally! So here's the deal: doors at 12, show at 12:30, GOUGE WRESTLING ON THE SET CHANGE, free and 21+! This day party is a feast for all the senses on this glittering Saturday.…
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RUBI DE LUJO
*Special Hopscotch Edition* Rubi de Lujo is a "Queer Latine escándalo" Hosted by Miss B. Haven. Doors open at 8pm show starts at 9:30pm $10 at the door! Bring those dollar bills!!! And don’t forget to bring a mask and proof of vaccination.
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Ruby’s weekly daytime drag showcase! 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 moreRuby’s Amateur Drag and Talent Show Happens Every Thursday Starting At 9pm. Doors open at 8PM
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Jo Gore
Josephine Gore grew up singing in Spring Hill Baptist Church alongside her father who was the church pianist and deacon. The daddy-daughter duo performed extensively at churches and revivals throughout southeastern North Carolina. Church audiences were enthralled with the four-year-old's ability to memorize an entire catalog of hymns and spirituals. She was the little girl with the big voice. As a teenager, she would plunder through her grandfather's record collection, playing albums by Mahalia Jackson, Ray Charles, James Brown and…
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Ruby’s weekly daytime drag showcase! 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 moreRuby’s Amateur Drag and Talent Show Happens Every Thursday Starting At 9pm. Doors open at 8PM
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Who’s ready for Raleigh’s voted number one show, Bizarre is back! Doors open at 8pm show starts at 9:30pm. $10 at the door don’t forget your vaccination cards and masks! And after the show we have the sounds of Luxe Posh.
Find out moreOn 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.
October
Ruby’s Amateur Drag and Talent Show Happens Every Thursday Starting At 9pm. Doors open at 8PM
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RUBI DE LUJO
Rubi de Lujo is a “Queer Latine escándalo” Hosted by Miss B. Haven. Doors open at 8pm show starts at 9:30pm $10 at the door! Bring those dollar bills!!! And don’t forget to bring a mask and proof of vaccination.
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Ruby’s weekly daytime drag showcase! 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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We are celebrating the Birthday of Miss "What's Up Ruby" Herself with a Drag Show and Dance Party!
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Ruby’s weekly daytime drag showcase! 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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DOTWAV Media is a full creative house. Alternative hip hop music paired with one of a kind visual style solidifies the North Carolina based collective as once in a generation.
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The Body Party
A celebration created for, by, and about Black Femmes. Hosted by Alex Thee Rabbit!
Find out moreDrag Brunch
Ruby’s weekly daytime drag showcase! 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 moreOn 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.