Rubi Girls put 2026 fundraiser tickets on sale for November Dayton show

The Rubi Girls have opened ticket sales for The Show Must Go On! 2026, an all-new fundraiser set for Nov. 28 at the Dayton Masonic Center and designed to launch the troupe’s 2027 season. The event comes after the Dayton drag group received an Ohio Historical Marker honoring more than 40 years of HIV/AIDS and LGBTQ+ fundraising.

Why it matters: - The Rubi Girls use the annual show to raise money for HIV/AIDS and LGBTQ+ charities, local nonprofits and student scholarships. - The event helps turn a longtime Dayton entertainment tradition into direct community support. - The troupe’s 2026 recognition with an Ohio Historical Marker underscores how drag performance and philanthropy have become part of Ohio history.

What happened: - Tickets are on sale for The Rubi Girls’ The Show Must Go On! 2026 — A Rubi Fundraiser. - The performance is set for Saturday, Nov. 28, at the Dayton Masonic Center in Dayton, Ohio. - The show is themed “The Order of the Sacred Rubi.” - The production kicks off The Rubi Girls’ 2027 season. - The performance begins at 7 p.m. - Attendees must be 18 or older. - Preferred seating and VIP experiences are available.

The details: - The Rubi Girls received an Ohio Historical Marker in 2026 for more than 40 years of fundraising for HIV/AIDS and LGBTQ+ charities. - The troupe says it is the only drag troupe in the U.S. with a historical marker honoring that work. - The recognition reflects a mission to end HIV/AIDS, discrimination, intolerance and injustice. - The Show Must Go On! has been a Dayton tradition for two decades. - This year’s show will feature the troupe’s comedy, drag performances and theatrical spectacle in a new production created for the occasion. - Funds raised support The Rubi Girls Foundation and The Rubi Girls Scholarship Fund. - The troupe says its charitable giving reaches more than 100 charities, nonprofits and organizations across Greater Dayton each year. - The scholarship fund helps students pursue education while advancing LGBTQ+ inclusion and advocacy. - The event will be held at 525 W. Riverview Ave., Dayton.

Between the lines: - The marker gives the troupe an unusual level of public recognition for work that is usually local and grassroots. - The annual show appears to function as both a fundraiser and a community rally point, blending entertainment with direct giving. - The continued emphasis on sponsorships suggests the 2027 season will rely on broader support beyond ticket sales.

What\'s next: - Partnership and sponsorship opportunities remain open for The Rubi Girls’ 2027 season. - Businesses, organizations and individuals can explore opportunities at TheRubiGirls.com. - Tickets are available now at ticket sales. - The Rubi Girls are also promoting the fundraiser on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and TikTok.

The bottom line: - The Rubi Girls are turning a milestone honor into another high-profile fundraiser, with a new show, a historical marker and a clear push for community support.