RUBYCON | feat. Animazement’s Official Pre-Party and Cosplay Drag Show

May 22, 2025 from 6:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Ruby Deluxe, Raleigh, NC

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Animazement and local cosplay drag icon Pepper Insult present the anime party of the summer, RUBYCON at Animazement!

Join us right across the street from the convention center for some awesome pre-convention events on Thursday, May 22!! Look for the big pink wavy guy!

Cosplay Flea Market

6-8pm

Bring your cosplay fits and accessories to sell!

First come first serve spacing. T basket/bag limit

[[FREE Outdoor event]]

No ticket needed

Cosplay Bingo

8-10pm

A very special animazement edition of ruby deluxe's iconic weekly bingo night hosted by the self appointed queen of bingo, CiCi!

[[18+]]

$2 per bingo card, purchase in person, no advance tickets

Drag Me to the Con

10pm-12am

Everyone's favorite pre-party and cosplay drag show featuring anime music, themed drinks and special prizes!

Join us for themed drinks, anime music, special prizes and most importantly... Raleigh’s favorite cosplay drag show!

Hosted by Pepper Insult

[[Strictly 18+ ticketed event]]

Tickets via this link are for the Drag Me to the Con pre-party and drag show

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Animazement and local cosplay drag icon Pepper Insult present the anime party of the summer, RUBYCON at Animazement!

Join us right across the street from the convention center for some awesome pre-convention events on Thursday, May 22!! Look for the big pink wavy guy!

Cosplay Flea Market

6-8pm

Bring your cosplay fits and accessories to sell!

First come first serve spacing. T basket/bag limit

[Outdoor, all ages event]

Cosplay Bingo

8-10pm

A very special animazement edition of ruby deluxe's iconic weekly bingo night hosted by the self appointed queen of bingo, CiCi!

[18+]

Drag Me to the Con

10pm-12am

Everyone's favorite pre-party and cosplay drag show featuring anime music, themed drinks and special prizes!

Join us for themed drinks, anime music, special prizes and most importantly... Raleigh’s favorite cosplay drag show!

Hosted by pepper insult

[Strictly 18+]

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May 22, 2025 from 6:00 PM to 12:00 AM EDT

Ruby Deluxe
415 South Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27601

Event Summary

Animazement and local cosplay drag icon Pepper Insult present the anime party of the summer, RUBYCON at Animazement!

Join us right across the street from the convention center for some awesome pre-convention events on Thursday, May 22!! Look for the big pink wavy guy!

Cosplay Flea Market

6-8pm

Bring your cosplay fits and accessories to sell!

First come first serve spacing. T basket/bag limit

[Outdoor, all ages event]

Cosplay Bingo

8-10pm

A very special animazement edition of ruby deluxe's iconic weekly bingo night hosted by the self appointed queen of bingo, CiCi!

[18+]

Drag Me to the Con

10pm-12am

Everyone's favorite pre-party and cosplay drag show featuring anime music, themed drinks and special prizes!

Join us for themed drinks, anime music, special prizes and most importantly... Raleigh’s favorite cosplay drag show!

Hosted by pepper insult

[Strictly 18+]

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