Past Events
June
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!
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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!
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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.
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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…
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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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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.
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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,…
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We have a Treat for you that evening! The Sounds of No One Mind and John Saturley.
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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!!!
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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DJ Gay Agenda is back in the booth to get the party started and turn the frogs gay. Did I say that? I meant he's here, he's queer, and we're boutta dance all night. DJ Gay Agenda starts spinning at 11 and won't stop until the club closes.
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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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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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Join Alex Thee Rabbit in celebrating Leo Season and her 29th Solar Return. Featuring performances by Alex Thee Rabbit and Espi O Najj. DJ Yamillionaire will provide the soundscape to this fiery celebration. Doors at 8! Leo's get in for $3, everyone else $6. MASKS ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT.
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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Last Friday of every month! 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 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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The Original "What's Up Ruby" herself kickin' in doors and shoving Bops in your Ear! Laying down Sounds after Bizarre!
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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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Following The Body Party, It time for Gay Agenda to get you "Bodied" to celebrate the music and other artist connect to The Ultimate Virgo herself, Beyoncé with the Ultimate Bday Dance Party! Starting at 11PM.
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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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