NekoCon 2024

Starlight Maid & Butler Café is a volunteer event group made up of fans of pop culture, anime, and all things cute. Since starting in 2013 and rebranding from “Lovely Heart Maid Café” in 2022, we have partnered with NekoCon to bring a taste of the bustling and energetic atmosphere of Akihabara Japan’s theme cafés to Hampton Roads. At our café we offer games, food decoration, personalized memorabilia, live performances, and more! Our mission is to spread smiles and entertainment to NekoCon and the Hampton Roads area. We aim to not only introduce our guests to a fun maid/butler café experience but also support a good cause! Every year, we are proud to partner with NekoCon to raise money for their chosen charities! Starlight Maid & Butler Café hopes to continue helping great causes for the community and entertaining NekoCon!

Starlight Maid and Butler Cafe is located on the first floor of the Embassy Suites Hotel next door to the Convention Center. Cafe is open Friday and Saturday 12:00(noon)-5pm.

Ever wondered what it takes to be the perfect host for the wonderful guests of NekoCon? Well, NV Host Club is happy to oblige! In this panel, we'll give away all the best secrets we have to show how you, too, can steal the hearts and sooth the souls of your honored guests. Maybe you, too, could become one of NV's Hosts someday? We look forward to spending time with you!

Welcome to Starlight Late Night! Once upon a falling Starlight a wish like no other was made, for Starlight Cafe to host a 21+ evening soirée! Join your favorite maids and butlers for cosmic cocktails & lunar libations as Starlight Cafe celebrates their 10 year anniversary with Nekocon! This event is like a comet & only comes once in a life time, so why not enjoy a mixer under the moonlight ~if that’s what you wish for ~

Located at the Cypress Grille of the Embassy Suites Hotel 7:30-9:30 pm. First come first served. $10 cover charge to enter the cafe, going directly to NekoCon charities!

Dress code: Semi formal attire- black tie formal wear, formal suits, button down dress shirts, and dress slacks, formal military attire, ball gowns, kimonos/ other traditional formal clothing, prom/ wedding style dresses, cocktail dresses, dressy separates, dress shoes / pumps/heels.

Absolutely No: T-shirts/casual shirts, jeans, bare feet, flip flops, large props, weapons,large wings, mascot costume , kigus, spiked belts ,headgear that obstructs your vision, costumes primarily made of fishnet/sheer material, armor, chain mail, duct tape. Nudity is not permitted.

*dress code enforcement is at the discretion of Starlight Cafe Management. 

Starlight Maid & Butler Café is a volunteer event group made up of fans of pop culture, anime, and all things cute. Since starting in 2013 and rebranding from “Lovely Heart Maid Café” in 2022, we have partnered with NekoCon to bring a taste of the bustling and energetic atmosphere of Akihabara Japan’s theme cafés to Hampton Roads. At our café we offer games, food decoration, personalized memorabilia, live performances, and more! Our mission is to spread smiles and entertainment to NekoCon and the Hampton Roads area. We aim to not only introduce our guests to a fun maid/butler café experience but also support a good cause! Every year, we are proud to partner with NekoCon to raise money for their chosen charities! Starlight Maid & Butler Café hopes to continue helping great causes for the community and entertaining NekoCon!

Starlight Maid and Butler Cafe is located on the first floor of the Embassy Suites Hotel next door to the Convention Center. Cafe is open Friday and Saturday 12:00(noon)-5pm.

Are you NV Host material? Find out at NV Host Club’s first ever live audition! We will be putting your hosting skills to the test in this rapid-fire round of interviews. Promising participants have a chance to become next year’s NV Hosts! (This event will be closed off only to those choosing to fill out an application and audition. Applicants must be at least 21 years old to apply.)  

APPLICATION TO COME

Starlight Spotlight is a one of a kind talent showcase featuring live performances by your favorite maids and butlers from Starlight Cafe! Singing, dancing, kawaii energy, and more will be seen at this festive affair suitable for all audiences!