GALACTIC BASH: May the 4th Be With You (Richmond, VA)

Embrace the Force on Friday, May the 4th (Be With You), from 8:00pm to 2:00am in Virginia’s capitol, Richmond.

Prepare for an intergalactic party experience and gather with your fellow rebels, Sith, Jedi and other galactic adventurers for a night of cosmic revelry during Richmond’s most die-hard GALACTIC celebration of the year — one night only!

Join the Dark side and event producer Markster Con in Richmond for an 21+ party and dance celebration that will attract some of RVA’s most wretched hive of scum and villainy – as well from all corners of the Galaxy.

Set your blasters to stun and suit up in your favorite cosmic attire - no matter if you are a member of the Galactic Federation or not.

— FEATURED COSPLAY CONTEST SPONSOR:
Richmond’s COSPLAY WORLD (CosplayWorldRichmond.com), June 15-16, 2024

— WHAT TO EXPECT:

• GALACTIC COSTUME CONTEST: Sponsored by Cosplay World - coming to Richmond June 15-16, 2024! Cosplay World will have a Fan Table set-up during the GALACTIC BASH for Cosplay Contest sign-up - make sure to visit it to learn more about how to join the Contest (limited spaces - sign-up early!) with Cosplay Contest happening at 11:00pm

• THEMED DRINK SPECIALS:
— Blue Milk: Pinnacle Whipped Vodka, Blue Curacao with Half & Half
— Vader's Fury (Shooter): Fireball Cinnamon Whisky & Cranberry Juice
— Yodarita: Jose Cuervo Tequila, Triple Sec, Sour Mix & Lime Juice. Garnished with Limes & Jalapenos.
— Light Side / Dark Side (Tube Shots): Vodka with Blue Curacao & Vodka with Grenadine

• CHARITY FOOD DRIVE: Follow the light and donate to a great cause. For every two cans of food donated attendees will receive 1 raffle ticket (i.e. the more cans donated the more raffle tickets) - making all donors eligible to win prizes during a Silent Auction later in the evening. All donations will be given to Richmond’s FeedMore.org

• FREE "Sabers Of Light" (SOLD OUT): The first 50 tickets sold online will include a FREE color-changing "saber of light" with sound, which can be picked up at the event. NOTE: This offer is ONLY for the first 50 tickets sold - if the ticket includes a Free saber it will be included in the name of the ticket.

• MUSIC: DJ RustRyu

• PHOTOS: Prepare for multiple photo ops set-up around Fallout for Rebels and Imperial sympathizers to enjoy – while partaking of an exclusive selection of galactic-themed drink specials, made just for Richmond’s most die-hard May the Fourth (Be With You) event, this side of Dagobah. (And yes, lightsabers and even sonic screwdrivers are allowed!)

• TWI'LEK GO-GO DANCERS: Dollz Entertainment

Dj RustRyu is a Dance Music Mercenary. Though they do have a love of driving beats and all dark dance genres, what really matters the most to them is the crowd having a good time, and moving to the beat. With over 3 decades behind the decks, DJ RustRyu got their start in the DMV area in the mid 90s, then moved to RVA and were a DJ both clubs and parties, while in college for Theatre. In 2001 there was another move, this time to Las Vegas, starting out in “locals” venues, they eventually landed their DJ collective a night on the Las Vegas strip as well as spinning for conventions including several years for groups at DefCon. 2012 saw a move to PDX where RustRyu spun at Embers, Star Theatre, and The Lovecraft (now the Coffin Club). Now they are back on the East Coast and currently a resident at Fallout in Richmond, VA.

Kinetic Music Group LLC (KMG) specializes primarily in organizing EDM events and festivals, while also offering a comprehensive range of event management services across various genres. With expertise spanning from intimate venues to expansive festival grounds, KMG ensures an unparalleled party experience. Moreover, KMG prioritizes safety and professionalism, maintaining current FDA Laser Light Show variances to deliver top-tier laser displays in compliance with regulations across all states.

— WHAT IS COSPLAY WORLD? Cosplay World is an event happening on June 15-16, 2024 in Richmond that focuses on the Art of Cosplaying! The team behind Cosplay World are all frequent attendees of events throughout the year, with interests in various geek-esque areas from games to film, comics to cartoon, but they all have one thing in common - they love cosplay! Save the dates of June 15-16, 2024 when Cosplay World invades the Greater Richmond Convention Center – more at CosplayWorldRichmond.com

— LOCATION:
Fallout RVA @ 117 N 18th St. – FalloutRVA.com

NOTE: This event is open to the public (21+) with a Fallout Membership not required to attend. All Fallout Members must present their Membership Card when arriving at the event if they purchased a Fallout Member discounted ad. ticket.

— PRODUCED BY MARKSTER CON:
Founded in 2012, Markster Con Productions produces a wide variety of adult-aged (18+, 21+) alternative themed events around the Southeast. In addition to Richmond’s VAMPIRE BALL, GATSBY GALA and upcoming Dark Valentine’s FANTASY BALL & GALACTIC BASH, Markster Con also produces the infamous VAMPIRE BALL in Savannah which has sold out annually. In 2019 and again in 2020 Markster Con was voted as having the “BEST PUB CRAWL IN SAVANNAH” by readers of Connect Savannah newspaper while it’s VAMPIRE BALL event was nominated for “BEST EVENT IN SAVANNAH” in 2022. Outside of Virginia, Markster Con has produced events in Georgia, South Carolina, Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, & Colorado.

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