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Markster Con Founded in 2012, Markster Con has gained notoriety for producing some of the Southeast's most die-hard and unique geek-themed parties (18+/21+). More info.

Founded in 2012, Markster Con is an award-winning event company based in Richmond, VA which produces unique, alternative themed experiences in SouthEast US, attracting a die-hard cosplay following (21+) Markster Con's mission is to engage creative people socially through the arts via costuming/cosplay and is an LGBTQ+ friendly company. can be found at www.MarksterCon.com

🎶 Atlanta's DJ Lechter confirmed for Savannah VAMPIRE BALL VII (2026) on Oct. 24! (21+)With nearly three decades behind ...
10/05/2026

🎶 Atlanta's DJ Lechter confirmed for Savannah VAMPIRE BALL VII (2026) on Oct. 24! (21+)

With nearly three decades behind the decks, DJ Lechter has built his reputation around one simple idea: changing people’s nights one song at a time. His fascination with club culture began as a teenager, sneaking into clubs and discovering how much influence the person behind the decks could have over an entire room. The DJ didn’t just choose the music — they set the mood, shaped the energy, and ultimately helped determine where the night would take everyone. It was an experience that inspired Lechter to eventually step behind the decks himself.

Musically, DJ Lechter lives primarily in the darker corners of Goth, Industrial and EBM, occasionally wandering into old-school punk and ska. His sets bridge generations of alternative music, weaving together the guitar-driven, organic industrial sounds of artists such as Ministry and Pigface with newer, more synthetic electronic sounds. A dedicated music hunter, Lechter has spent years digging through new releases in search of tracks his audience might not have heard before, creating sets that appeal to longtime devotees of the scene while still introducing them to something new.
A longtime fixture in Atlanta’s alternative nightlife, DJ Lechter is co-founder Ascension Atlanta, a well -known monthly Goth night hosted at the legendary The Masquerade He also regularly plays RITUAL and has also DJ'd Atlanta’s annual VAMPIRE BALL, hosted by the legendary Ritual Oni herself — making him particularly well suited for his upcoming journey to Savannah. Through it all, his approach remains rooted in reading the room and giving the dance floor what it needs rather than simply arriving with a predetermined playlist.

For Lechter, everything ultimately comes back to the dance floor. What keeps him behind the decks is the energy of watching a room full of people lose themselves in the music and, for a few hours, forget everything happening outside of it. He once described that communal experience as almost like church: “Every month, we open the chapel.” On October 24, DJ Lechter brings that philosophy and nearly three decades of Goth, Industrial and EBM experience for his first appearance to Markster Con's annual Savannah VAMPIRE BALL at Debellation Brewing Company.

🎟 EVENT INFO: www.SavannahVampires.com

25% OFF TICKETS to Georgia's VAMPIRE WEEKEND (21+) which includes the Oct. 23 Vampire Bar Crawl in downtown Savannah and...
08/28/2026

25% OFF TICKETS to Georgia's VAMPIRE WEEKEND (21+) which includes the Oct. 23 Vampire Bar Crawl in downtown Savannah and Oct. 24 VAMPIRE BALL VII at Debellation Brewing Company.

➡️ PROMO CODE: fullmoon25

NOTE: Limited-time offer expires at 11:59pm on Saturday, Aug. 29 and excludes "Combo" tickets.

⏳ Still time to order a Dragon Carpet Con shirt from our 2026 D*Con Welcome HOME Wednesday sponsor GEEKTASTIC DESIGNS — ...
08/18/2026

⏳ Still time to order a Dragon Carpet Con shirt from our 2026 D*Con Welcome HOME Wednesday sponsor GEEKTASTIC DESIGNS — order by this Friday (Aug. 21st) to make sure it arrives in time before Con!

👁ORDER: https://www.etsy.com/shop/GeektasticDesignsUSA

🏴‍☠️ The River City PIRATE BALL has been rescheduled (from June 27th) to Nov. 6 in Richmond - all current tickets will b...
06/10/2026

🏴‍☠️ The River City PIRATE BALL has been rescheduled (from June 27th) to Nov. 6 in Richmond - all current tickets will be honored on the new date and location, now hosted at Fallout RVA (117 N. 18th Street, 21+)

Set sail on a night of treasure, rum, and adventure as Richmond’s immersive RIVER CITY PIRATE BALL (21+) anchors for another year — presented by After Dark RVA and hosted at Fallout in the heart of the River City!

On Nov. 6th, come celebrate the pirate spirit in a city with deep maritime roots. Richmond, once a favored stop for pirates navigating the James River, has long been known for its waterway history. Now, it’s your chance to immerse yourself in the swashbuckling world of piracy right here in the "River City" with the return of Richmond's PIRATE BALL (21+) - presented by After Dark RVA!

WHAT TO EXPECT:

🏴‍☠️ BEST-DRESSED PIRATE / W***H CONTEST: Come dressed to impress in your finest pirate or w***h attire—whether you're a fearsome captain, a swashbuckling mate, or a spirited w***h, those best-dressed will both win treasure-filled prizes, so be sure to bring your A-game to this swashbuckling showdown!

🏴‍☠️ PIRATE-THEMED COCKTAIL SPECIALS: Raise a glass to the pirate life with signature cocktails and rum-infused concoctions.

🏴‍☠️ MUSICAL GUEST: – Armed with an accordion, kick drum, kazoo, and guitar, Christo plays sing-a-long shanties, pirate music, and songs of the sea. Also be prepared for Irish traditionals, Cypriot love songs, Tom Waits, and originals in the same vein.

🏴‍☠️ MUSIC: Tuned to the ear of a true pirate, our DJ will keep the ship rocking until the stars come out.

🏴‍☠️ EVENT PHOTOS: Capture the memories of your swashbuckling adventure with pirate-themed photo ops - available online the week after the Ball.

🏴‍☠️ CHARITY FOOD DRIVE with Prize Raffle: Give back to the community! Every 2 cans donated equals 1 raffle ticket. The more cans donated means more raffle tickets to win donated raffle prizes, benefitting Feedmore of Richmond.

All current ticket holders will be honored on the new date/location; however, full refunds are available for those who can not make the reschedule date.

➡INFO: www.AfterDarkRVA.com

📣 Richmond: CALL-FOR-ART!We are currently seeing RVA-based artists to collaborate on the next edition of our "drinking d...
04/09/2026

📣 Richmond: CALL-FOR-ART!

We are currently seeing RVA-based artists to collaborate on the next edition of our "drinking dragons" collectible trading card deck.

Interested? Visit Markstercon.com/dragon-call-for-art for details on how to participate!

🚨 NOTE: No AI or prompt-based art accepted.

📣 THIS WEEKEND IS IT! "Halfway To The Dragon" returns to ATL and with it, the 14th annual HAIR OF THE DRAGON: Cosplay Ph...
03/03/2026

📣 THIS WEEKEND IS IT! "Halfway To The Dragon" returns to ATL and with it, the 14th annual HAIR OF THE DRAGON: Cosplay Photo mini-Con — featuring 34 confirmed photographers in a 20,000+ sq. foot creative space!

📸 The 2026 Venue Layout with Confirmed Photographers is ready for download at www.HairOfTheDragon.com

🚨 ATL COSPLAY WEEKEND (2026):
• MARCH 6: Halfway To The Dragon Cosplay Celebration (Monks Meadery Atlanta GA, 21+)
• MARCH 7: Cosplay Photo mini-Con #14 (aka Hair Of The Dragon)
• MARCH 8: Drinkers & Dragons Fantasy Bar Crawl (21+)

Sponsored by Monks Meadery Atlanta GA

📸 THIS SAT. IN ATL: "Hair Of The Dragon" (Cosplay Photo mini-Con) returns on March 7, offering a very unique, relaxed ex...
03/02/2026

📸 THIS SAT. IN ATL: "Hair Of The Dragon" (Cosplay Photo mini-Con) returns on March 7, offering a very unique, relaxed experience where cosplayers and photographers collaborate to capture high-quality photos, network, and socialize with fellow cosplayers in a 20,000+ sq. foot multi-use studio, 

COSPLAY PHOTO mini-CON (aka Hair Of The Dragon) features multiple dressing rooms, standing sets and large photo studios, over 30 Featured & Roaming Photographers, and offers a strong sense of community for cosplayers to showcase their creations in a safe space while making new friends and connections.

This annual cosplay photography event -- produced by  and sponsored by  -- is also considered the "halfway point"  to Atlanta's own Dragon which lands Labor Day weekend six months later.

🚨 ATL COSPLAY WEEKEND (2026):
- MARCH 6: Halfway To The Dragon Cosplay Celebration (21+)
- MARCH 7: Cosplay Photo mini-Con  #14 (aka Hair Of The Dragon)
- MARCH 8: Drinkers & Dragons Fantasy Bar Crawl (21+)

👁️ INFO: HairOfTheDragon.com

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117 N 18th St
Richmond, VA
23223

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