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BGHV’s Top 5 Socially Distanced Outdoor Adventures for Summer 2020
A socially distanced summer doesn't mean staying inside. Get out and enjoy these iconic Hudson Valley destinations that have plenty of room between you and the other people attending.
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Searching For A Home In The Big Gay Hudson Valley?
BGHV recently presented a special live streaming event for aspiring Hudson Valley Homeowners. Check it out here and start your search!
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Subaru Spotlights the Hudson Valley in National Pride 2020 Commercial
If you're watching Logo this Pride season you may notice some familiar faces and places in a new commercial produced by Subaru that puts a spotlight on the Hudson Valley.
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Jerry Hopkins: Celebrating LGBTQ History During Pride Month
Learn more about the musical history and artistic impact of local LGBTQ resident and activist, Jerry Hopkins.
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Pride Along the Hudson 2020: Local Virtual Pride Events in the Hudson Valley
Parades and festivals may be cancelled but here's a roundup of ways to stay digitally connected to our community and celebrate this June.
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The Art of Gerald “Jerry” Hopkins
Expand your collection with a piece from this Ulster County-based queer artist whose work is on display during Pride month.
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6 Local Events to Queer Up Your Valentine’s Day Weekend
Scratching your head in search of the perfect night out for your sweetheart or just looking to get out of dodge from cupid’s arrow? Here’s six local happenings that’ll get you feeling amorous this Valentine’s Day Weekend.
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(Recap) See Pics & Video from HUNG With Care 2019
BGHV's 7th annual queer holiday burlesque spectacular delighted audiences at five performances in Albany, Rosendale & Brooklyn.
BGHV Events, Blog

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BGHV and Catskills-based Fruition Chocolate Works,

BGHV and Catskills-based Fruition Chocolate Works, have launched our second Gay Bar!

This new chocolate “Gay Bar” features lavender + citrus dark milk 62% chocolate, wrapped in a bright package illustrated by Kingston-based artist Jason O’Malley - widely as @ruralmodernist . The packaging boasts that Diversity is Delicious, with an Inclusive World Blend of cacao.

This is the second year in a row that we have teamed up to create a special edition of a chocolate bar that celebrates the queer community and its allies.

A portion of the proceeds from each Gay Bar sold will benefit Hudson Valley organizations working to better the lives of Upstate New York’s vibrant LGBTQ+ community.

In 2024, proceeds resulted in donations to both the Dutchess County Pride Center and the Hudson Valley LGBTQ+ Community Center.

Retail businesses interested in wholesale purchases of the Gay Bar are encouraged to contact Fruition Chocolate Works directly.

Fruition will be featuring the Gay Bar and making them available for sale at Big Gay Hudson Valley’s Pride in the Sky celebration scheduled for Saturday, May 17, 2025 on the Walkway Over the Hudson.

The Gay Bar is also available for purchase at Fruition’s retail store in Shokan, NY or online at fruitionchocolateworks.com

#gaybar #fruitionchocolate #chocolate #catskills #upstategays #gaychocolate #pride #lgbtq #lgbtqpride #hudsonvalleygays #hudsonvalley

Happiest of Sheasters to all who celebrate! Huds

Happiest of Sheasters to all who celebrate!

Hudson Valley - you turned it out for the 7th Annual Sheaster Celebration at @unicornkingston on Sunday, April 20, 2025.

Cheers to all the amazing looks you turned out as we ushered in Spring!

#upstategays #unicornbar #gayhudsonvalley #queerconspiracy #kingstonny #hudsonvalley

Such a great time last night at the Gay Gasp with

Such a great time last night at the Gay Gasp with @jakewcornell @estherfallick and @justsydbw - thank you to this incredible queer gaggle of comics for coming up and joining us in the @biggayhudsonvalley for a hilarious night of laughter!

We so appreciate the 250+ attendees that joined us for the second annual Gay Gasp! This is just the first of many future events that we’ll present at @assemblykingston.

And cheers to @francescahoffmanmusic @unicornkingston and @michaelvadacchino for a fun night out after the show!

We can’t wait to see everyone at Pride In The Sky on Saturday, May 17th on the Walkway Over The Hudson - get all the details at biggayhudsonvalley.com

#gaygasp #biggayhudsonvalley
#gayhudsonvalley #comedy #laughter #kingston #upstategays #standup #jakecornell #estherfallick #sydneewashington

THIS WEEKEND: Saturday, April 12. Jake. Sydnee. Es

THIS WEEKEND: Saturday, April 12. Jake. Sydnee. Esther. LIVE at Assembly in Uptown Kingston.

Get ready to GASP in delight as the funniest LGBTQ comics take the stage for a night of side-splitting laughs at Gay Gasp!

This ain’t your average comedy show, darling—it’s a full-throttle, glitter-packed comedy extravaganza with a cast that’s bold, brash, and unapologetically queer!

It’s time to leave your cares at the door and come ready for a night filled with snark, sass, and just the right amount of shade, so grab your friends (and your sequins) and remember that laughter is the best accessory—because honey, nothing is more glamorous than joy.

Doors open at 7pm for cocktails and other libations with your community. The good vibes and beats will be served up for cocktail hour, with the show starting at 8pm.

The show will contain adult themes and is appropriate for audiences 18+

Book ahead and save: General Seating tickets are $30 in advance, $35 at the door. Visit biggayhudsonvalley.com to book your tickets now.

#queercomedy #gaygasp #jakecornwall #ulstercounty #jakecornwall #upstategays #gayhudsonvalley #biggayhudsonvalley #kingstonny #kingston #rhinebeck #swishslps #comedy @kingstonhappenings @kingstonfarmersmarket @haranamarket @queerconspiracy @queerkingston @chronogram @dailyfreeman @kingston_collective_ @radiokingstonny @assemblykingston @shengst @hudsonvalleyhappenings

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