Upcoming Events by Big Gay Hudson Valley
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Watch the Premiere of “Bros” with BGHV at Story Screen Beacon Theater on Friday Sept 30th
Big Gay Hudson Valley is partnering with Story Screen Beacon Theater to celebrate the release of Universal's all new, all Queer rom-com: Bros.
Spend a Queer Autumnal Day “Out on the Farm” on Saturday October 1st
BGHV's annual all-ages queer fall festival is serving autumnal bliss in the form of cider donuts, haaayrides, apple picking, an outdoor disco and more.
Paige Turner Tucks Herself Into the Hudson Valley with 3 Shows this September
Following a series of sold out shows across the Hudson Valley last Fall and Holiday, NYC’s tawdry blonde bombshell is back with an all-new show - TUCKING MYSELF IN - featuring performances in Marlboro, Kingston and Albany.
BGHV’s Queer Summer Nights Returns with Four Orchard Disco Events the First Saturday of Each Month
Big Gay Hudson Valley's Queer Summer Nights events series is returning for Summer 2022 with an Orchard Disco at Wilklow Orchards in Highland on the first Saturday of each month from June - September.
Pride Along the Hudson 2022: Local LGBTQ+ PRIDE Events in Upstate New York’s Hudson Valley
Celebrate PRIDE month and the full spectrum of our community with BGHV's annual round-up of festivals and events happening each weekend up & down the Hudson River Valley in Poughkeepsie, Newburgh, Beacon, and more.
(RECAP) See Pics + Video from Miss Coco Peru: Bitter, Bothered & Beyond
Drag legend Miss Coco Peru's long awaited return to the Hudson Valley rolled into Kingston and Albany with two sold-out shows on Saturday March 19 and Sunday March 20, 2022.
Miss Coco Peru Returns to the Hudson Valley This March
The drag legend returns - Bitter, Bothered & Beyond - for shows in Kingston and Albany.
(RECAP) See Pics + Video from Paige Turner’s CHRISTMAS is a Drag!
NYC’s own Showbiz Spitfire delighted audiences with three performances in Newburgh, Kingston and Albany this holiday season.
(RECAP) See Pics + Video from HUNG With Care 2021
HUNG With Care - BGHV’s annual Queer Holiday Burlesque Spectacular - has been titillating audiences since 2012 and the 2021 season was no exception. See pics, videos and Instagram posts from the season's 3-city Hudson Valley tour.
Paige Turner’s Holiday Cabaret – CHRISTMAS is a Drag! – Comes to Town with 3 Local Performances This December
NYC’s own Showbiz Spitfire is back to make your holiday season merry + bright with an evening full of jokes, songs, and yuletide cheer. Catch three performances in Newburgh, Rosendale and Albany this December 10th, 11th + 12th.
HUNG With Care Brings Queer Holiday Burlesque to 3 Cities Starting Black Friday 2021
Make your yuletide just a bit gayer with the beloved holiday tradition! BGHV's annual burlesque spectacular returns for a 2021 season with shows in Newburgh, Rosendale and Albany beginning on Black Friday.
(RECAP) See Pics + Video from Out on the Farm @ Wilklow Orchards
BGHV's annual family-friendly fall fest returned on Friday October 8, 2021 with an all-new home at Highland's Wilklow Orchards. Nearly 450 folks came out for haaayrides, apple picking, pumpkin painting, cider donuts, crafts by The Dutchess Pride Center and dancing to the beats of Superior Sounds.
BGHV’s Queer Film Series Brings Camp Classic Cinema to Beacon This November
BGHV and Story Screen Beacon are reviving three quintessential 90’s Camp Classic favorites for our inaugural Queer Film Series. Whether you’re relishing in the nostalgia or seeing them for the first time, rally your squad and spend a chilly November evening indoors seeing The Adventures of Priscilla: Queen of the Desert (Nov 4th), Bound (Nov 11th) and The Birdcage (Nov 18th).
(RECAP) See Pics from Paige Turner’s “Joyride” Tour of the Hudson Valley
Showbiz spitfire, Paige Turner, journeyed up the Hudson River bringing her hit show, Joyride, through Marlboro's Benmarl Winery and the Rosendale Theatre.
(RECAP) See Pics from The Meet Market @ Benmarl Winery
A little bit of rain (ok, ok, a rather LOT of rain) didn't stop y'all from coming out for an indoor/outdoor evening of connecting with our community for the September 2021 installment of The Meet Market at Benmarl Winery. Local wines, wood-fired pizzas, chill beats and plenty of camaraderie made for an awesome night out - a huge thanks to everyone that joined!
Big Gay Hudson Valley Brings Paige Turner’s “JOYRIDE” to the Hudson Valley & Capital District This Fall
This is the first of many regional tours planned by Big Gay Hudson Valley, who is expanding their mission to connect and entertain the LGBTQ+ community by producing events in new markets across the Empire State. September 13, 2021 - Get Ready for the ride of your life! Big [...]
(RECAP) See Pics from BGHV’s Meet Market @ The Hudson House & Distillery
The Meet Market popped up for a special night out at the region's newest boutique venue with a special performance from burlesque superstar, Pearls Daily.
(RECAP) See Pics + Video from Miz Cracker’s LOVE @ Wilklow Orchards
BGHV's Queer Summer Nights series drew to a close with a packed house performance from the RuPaul's Drag Race All-Star at Wilklow Orchards Farm Bar in Highland.
This Weekend: Hop on Board Paige Turner’s “Joyride” Tour – Shows in Marlboro and Rosendale
The ultimate Barbie of the Drag World, “Showbiz Spitfire” Paige Turner takes her hit show, "Joyride", for a spin through Marlboro (October 1st), Rosendale (October 2nd) and Albany (October 3rd).
(RECAP) See Pics from Bushels & Pecs: Farm-Fresh Burlesque @ Wilklow Orchards
What do you get when you combine a pole barn, an apple orchard and four of NYC's finest fruits of burlesque? Several Bushels & Pecs of raunchy good fun, of course! See pictures from BGHV's evening of farm-fresh burlesque from Wednesday August 18th @ Wilklow Orchards Farm Bar in Highland, NY.