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Five-night series of screenings, guest-curated by Jon Davies, expands on exhibition with experimental works

Saratoga Springs, NY (March 12, 2025) — The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College announces a screening series of experimental films and videos organized in conjunction with the exhibition a field of bloom and hum. Guest-curated by film scholar Jon Davies, the series begins March 20 and pulls out threads and expands on ideas in the exhibition, which celebrates on queer lives and networks.

Four comedians take the stage in ‘a field of bloom and hum’

Thursday, March 6, 7:30 pm

Saratoga Springs, NY (February 19, 2025) — The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College invites you to Queerly Beloved, a vibrant queer comedy showcase, on Thursday, March 6, at 7:30 pm. The event is held in conjunction with the exhibition a field of bloom and hum.

LGBTQ+ Community Invited to Three-Day Event at Belleayre Mountain in The Catskills

Highmount, N.Y. – New York State Pride Ski Weekend is returning in a big way February 7 - 9 for three days of skiing, snowboarding, entertainment, and festivities in the splendor of the Catskills for LGBTQ+ residents, allies, and travelers.

Celebrate Pride on the Slopes Jan. 25^th & 26^th.

Hunter, N.Y. – Hunter Mountain is proud to host an LGBTQ+ Ski & Ride Weekend celebrating diversity, inclusivity, and the joy of winter sports. This weekend will feature two days of skiing, riding, special event programming, and meaningful connections for the LGBTQ+ community and allies.

Exhibitions, film programs and events; plus special guest appearances

Astoria, New York (July 1, 2024) —  This summer, Museum of the Moving Image presents a centenary celebration of Soviet Armenian master filmmaker Sergei Parajanov; a screening series exploring the trans image in cinema co-programmed by Caden Mark Gardner and Willow Catelyn Maclay, authors of the new book Corpses, Fools, and Monsters: The History and Future of Transness in Cinema; the ninth edition of See It Big: 70mm, New York City’s only annual 70mm film festival; the continuation of See It Big at the ’90s Multiplex; special appearances by filmmakers; and more.

Screening features Q&A with John Cameron Mitchell, producer Howard Gertler, and cast member Adrienne Trustcott

Hudson, NY (July 1, 2024) -- Hudson Hall at the historic Hudson Opera House, Kasuri/Queer Ass Film Club present a special screening of the outrageously explicit cult classic Shortbus (2006) on Wednesday, July 10 at 8pm. The screening features a Q&A with writer/director John Cameron Mitchell (Hedwig & The Angry Inch), producer Howard Gertler (How to Survive a Plague), and cast member and performance artist Adrienne Truscott (The Wau Wau Sisters), who will discuss the making of the film and the New York City queer/downtown performance scene that inspired it. Polaroid photographs that were used in the film - taken by Hudson-based artist Wolfy Part II - will be on display in the theater the night of the screening.

July 15 – 21, with Programming Celebrating LGBTQ+ History

Mumford, NY (June 11, 2024) – Genesee Country Village & Museum in Mumford, NY, will hold its first Pride Week (Wednesday, July 15 – Sunday, July 21), with a variety of events, family activities, daily historical happenings, and explorations of untold stories and voices that have been historically silenced from 19^th-century New York State. LGBTQ+ individuals have shaped and enhanced society throughout recorded history, and GCV&M welcomes visitors to join in exploring and celebrating this shared history.

With Performances by RuPaul’s Drag Race Stars, Cocktail Reception, Brunch, and More!

Sullivan County, NY -- Get ready to turn up the fabulousness in the Sullivan Catskills this June as we kick off summer and celebrate Pride Month with the groundbreaking event, "Drag Me to the Catskills." This weekend-long extravaganza promises dazzling drag performances, electrifying shows, and a vibrant display of LGBTQ+ pride that you won't want to miss.

DJ John Summit Headlines NYC’s Biggest Pride Party with Performances by Disco Dom and DJ Suri

New York (May 23, 2024) – Dreamland: Pride in Central Park will take place Sunday, June 30 at NYC’s most iconic outdoor venue, SummerStage, located at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park.   The festival event will be an immersive experience that celebrates diversity and inclusivity and provides a space where all feel welcome and represented.