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    “A John Waters Christmas”; Sat Dec 1st in Poughkeepsie & Mon Dec 3rd in Tarrytown

    Beloved gay filmaker, raconteur, and best-selling author, John Waters, brings two performances of his hit one man show, "A John Waters Christmas", to Poughkeepsie and Tarrytown this holiday season.

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    BGHV’s Election Night 2012 Round-Up!

    On Tuesday, November 6th Big Gay Hudson Valley.com and the Out Bar will host a special election night round-up; featuring drink specials, food, and so much more, there's no reason to watch the returns on your own!

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    An Afternoon with David Rothenberg; Sunday Oct 21st

    An Afternoon with David Rothenberg  Author's Reading, Book Signing, Discussion and Q&A   From theater publicist and producer, to activist for the rights of prisoners and for the LGBT community, David Rothenberg has led an indisputably memorable life.  Rothenberg will be at the Hudson Valley LGBTQ Community Center in Uptown Kingston on Sunday, October 21, from 3:30 - [...]

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    Help Pass Marriage in Equality for 20 Million More: Volunteers Needed every Weds in October

    This fall, marriage equality hangs in the balance for almost 20 million Americans in four states: Maine, Maryland, Minnesota and Washington. In support of these efforts, the Hudson Valley LGBTQ Center is hosting a series of Equality Advocacy Nights each and every (well, almost every) Wednesday from 6pm to 8pm throughout October at the Center in Kingston.

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    Woodstock Film Festival Returns for a (Lucky) 13th Year; October 10th – 14th

    Woodstock's fiercely independent cinematic tradition - the 13th Annual Woodstock Film Festival (kicking off Wed. Oct. 10 through Sun. Oct. 14), is unveiling its 2012 line-up of nearly 130 exciting films, panels, performances and special events.

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    “Halloween Spooktacular” Returns for a 3rd Annual Night of Tricking, Treating, and Hauntingly Good Fun – Sat Oct 27th

    ARCS' premier party of the haunted season is back! The 3rd Annual "Halloween Spooktacular" returns with a night of frightful food & drinks, devlish dancing, and a show featuring the Hudson Valley's own Tom Judson!

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    2012 Benefit Auction Gala for the Center for Photography in Woodstock – Sun Oct 7th

    Founded in 1977, the Center for Photography at Woodstock is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 artist-centered organization dedicated to supporting artists working in photography and related media and engaging audiences through opportunities in which creation, discovery, and learning are made possible.

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    The Bears to Gather in Poughkeepsie on Saturday, September 22

    Bears, Wolves, Otters, and Cubs, Oh my! This Saturday, September 22nd is Bear Night at the Out Bar on Main Street in Poughkeepsie! Shut down Scruff, put Growlr away, and come on out to enjoy a beverage with a wide variety of real, live Hudson Valley Men - in person! Hosted by the Hudson Valley [...]

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Do you remember this iconic shot from 2012? This Do you remember this iconic shot from 2012? 

This image features Brandon Morgan - wrapping himself around his husband - on the day of his homecoming from Afghanistan. Don't Ask, Don't Tell had been rescinded, and this Gay Marine, and so many other service members, could finally be 'out'. 

This Marine is joining us as our stage hunk for BRONCO on Friday, April 24th.

Meet the cast and grab your tickets now via link in profile or by stopping by biggayhudsonvalley.com 

#biggayhudsonvalley #gayhudsonvalley #bronco #burlesque #boylesque
Are you ready for Pride Season? Big Gay Hudson V Are you ready for Pride Season? 

Big Gay Hudson Valley has partnered with our friends at the LGBTQ+ owned Mischief Mates to create a new shirt to get us all ready for Pride! 

Inspired by Big Gay Hudson Valley’s Pride In The Sky - returning to Poughkeepsie and Highland on Saturday, May 30, 2026 - these shirts celebrate the diversity of our community. 

So whether you’re carrying one of the world’s largest pride flags across the Walkway Over The Hudson, or marching down Main Street, this shirt is your opportunity to showcase your Hudson Valley Pride! 

Want one? Please be sure to pre-order your shirt online by May 1st via the link in profile or by visiting biggayhudsonvalley.com - all proceeds from the sale of these shirts helps to keep Pride In The Sky free for all! 

Tag a friend below that needs one - and we’ll see you looking sharp all throughout Pride season!

#hudsonvalley #gayhudsonvalley #biggayhudsonvalley #lgbtqpride #pride
Queer joy + laughter filled the air! Thanks to all Queer joy + laughter filled the air! Thanks to all that joined for a Gay Gasp at the Rosendale Theatre on Saturday night, April 11th. 

Cheers to our hilarious and super cute cast - and to our friends at the Rosendale theatre for hosting us! 

✨ @alejandroelgreat 
✨ @sheriamattiscomedy 
✨ @sureni 
✨ @jcritty 

Please tag and share your photos - we’d love to see them!

#hudsonvalley #thegaygasp #gayhudsonvalley
Cheers to all the queers that came out to revel in Cheers to all the queers that came out to revel in the magic of Sheaster at Unicorn Bar in Kingston on Sunday afternoon!

From the chocolate bunnies to the sexy Jesus’s - and everything in between - you all dressed to impress and you looked fabulous!

Thank you to all the fabulous homosexuals at queer conspiracy for producing such a fun afternoon! 

Let’s please do it again next year! 

#sheaster #hudsonvalleygays #hudsonvalley #kingston

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