Upcoming Events by Big Gay Hudson Valley
Get details and order tickets for LGBTQ+ drag shows, burlesque, parties, events and happenings produced by Big Gay Hudson Valley.
New York State Pride Ski Weekend 2025
Join the Pride Center of the Capital Region, Big Gay Hudson Valley, and The Hudson Valley LGBTQ+ Community Center for three days of skiing, snowboarding, entertainment, and festivities in the beautiful Catskills.
February 7th – 9th (Belleayre Mountain + Kingston)
Paige Turner’s Wonderful World of Drag!
Get ready to wish upon a drag star! Join NYC’s blonde bombshell on an enchanting journey through THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF DRAG! Hop on and take a ride with Paige through her Magic Queendom in this all-LIVE SUNG fantasia celebrating 100 years of DIZNEE!
Saturday February 8th (Old Dutch Churgh, Kingston)
Thank You to Our Community Partners
Big Gay Hudson Valley’s 2024 series of events are made possible thanks to the support of these organizations. Please consider supporting the organizations that support our LGBTQ+ community.
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