1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted A Culture Documentary Screening
Join us for a film screening of “1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture” in collaboration with Collar City Pride and New Breath Spirituality Center. This feature documentary film follows the story of tireless researchers who trace the origins of the anti-gay movement among Christians to a grave mistranslation of the Bible in 1946. This screening will be followed by group discussion.
This film screening is co-sponsored with The Sanctuary for Independent Media & New Breath Spirituality Center
Sapphic Burlesque: Pride Night Out After Party
Are y'all ready for the start of PRIDE SEASON! While Collar City Pride hosts its festival in October, we sure can't pass up the celebrations in the month of June!
Join us FOR FREE at El Dorado Bar (121 4th St.) as we simmer down your Pride Night Out with Bad Heart Burlesque's Sapphic Burlesque Show! Kicking off at 10pm and closing out the bar!!
Featuring the talents of Adore Delirium, Aura Allure Porcelain, and Venus Vendetta - These sapphics are here to kick off Pride weekend in Troy at a free show in one of Troy's most favorite haunts.
Save the date and stay tuned for drink specials and updates on the night. We can't wait to see you there!
But I'm A Cheerleader Pride Month Film Screening
Join Collar City Pride and Queer Film Club for a queer classic film screening! But I’m A Cheerleader follows Megan Bloomfield, a high school cheerleader whose conservative family sends her to "True Directions," an eccentric, hyper-feminine gay conversion therapy camp, where she meets Graham and begins to embrace her true identity.
This screening is free to all and light snacks and beverages will be available as well! Bring a buddy, bring a cozy outfit and blanket, and settle in for a night of queer joy!
Taking place at YWCA of the Greater Capital Region (21 1st St., Troy)
Burlesque Bingo with Collar City Pride
What is more fun than having a drink, mingling with community, supporting a good cause, and celebrating Pride weekend in Troy? A burlesque show to top it off!
Collar City Pride continues with our Burlesque Bingo! This fundraising event supports the programs and services at Collar City Pride, including the opening of our center space at the end of 2026! This LGBTQIA2S+ trivia themed bingo includes your cards and dabbers to use as you answer trivia questions in a bingo fashion alongside amazing cocktails and mocktails from No Fun and mixed in with some of the Capital Region’s favorite burlesque performers!
Your ticketed entry includes bingo items, drink specials for purchase, performances and a grand prize winner at the end of trivia bingo! We can't wait to see you there!
Collar City Pride Swann Ball
The Swann Ball honors BIPOC and LGBTQIA2S+ icon, William Dorsey Swann, America's first self-proclaimed Drag Queen and first documented gay rights activist.
This fundraising event encourages attendees to dress in their best swan-inspired attire for a chance to compete in a costume contest and win prizes! The doors open at 7 pm with a cash bar, music, and hors d'oeuvres, and our speaking program begins at 8 pm, leading into our performances and contests at 9 pm.
The proceeds from the Swann Ball will go to support Collar City Pride's opening of their Downtown Troy LGBTQIA2S+ Community Center! This center will house our Rainbow Bridging Case Management program, weekly groups, monthly meetups, and a hub for our queer community of Rensselaer County.
Stay tuned for details - tickets are limited, snag yours now!
3rd Annual Collar City Pride Festival
Rensselaer County…Troy..ARE YOU READY FOR THE 3rd ANNUAL COLLAR CITY PRIDE FESTIVAL! Bringing queer joy BACK to Downtown Troy on Saturday, October 10th, starting at 2 pm at Riverfront Park. We are so grateful to this year’s presenting sponsors: Nacy Warner and Associates, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - Northeastern NY Chapter, and the YWCA of the Greater Capital Region!
Hosted by the beloved Stella Progress and the incomparable Lady Seanzia, this festival is going to be one for the books. This year, we welcome our friends at A Big Gay Market as they host a pop-up vendor market during the festival. Join us for live local musicians, burlesque, drag shows, and our friends at Pride Martial Arts for a live demonstration on our main stage!
We are also bringing back our Marisa Henry Family Fun area, introducing a new low-sensory space at the festival, food vendors, community resources, and so much more! Stay Tuned for details and SAVE THE DATE
Front Parlor Open Mic Storytelling -
Theme: Community
The fact that the Front Parlor Series has been going strong for more than a decade is a testament, above all, to community. Our little band of storytellers continues to exist thanks to the volunteers who organize it, yes, but mostly because of the incredible humans who come and share in the magic of storytelling every month.
This June, we’ve got more than a few reasons to celebrate that community: We’re entering our next era, in a new home and with an ever-larger tribe of storytellers. Plus, it’s Pride Month, a time to honor the community of LGBTQ+ people who help make Troy as beautiful as it is.
So, come and tell us your stories of community. When has a community supported you through a tough time, or helped you achieve new heights? Or, when have you found yourself on the outs of a community that once felt like home?
It’s no simple thing keeping a group of humans marching along together. Come spill the tea about the mess and joy and strife and beauty of this thing we call “community.”
Good to know:
* Sign-ups to share a story start at 7:15 and show at 7:30!
* Stories told in about 5 minutes or less.
* No notes or props.
Collar City Pride Community Pride Flag Raising
Collar City Pride hosts its 2nd annual Community Pride Flag raising at The YWCA in Downtown Troy on Monday, June 1st at 6:30pm!
Join us as we hear from local electeds and LGBTQIA2S+ individuals and unfurl the progressive pride flag together!
TDOV Screening with Queer Film Club
Join us in celebrating Trans Day of Visibility with a free film screening, in partnership with Queer Film Club!
Drag and Defiance Benefit Event
Drag and Defiance is coming to Mt. Ida Preservation Hall as a bewitching benefit for CCP and Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood!
Burlesque: Official Collar City Pride After Party
After the festival, join us for Burlesque: The Official Pride After Party at Mean Max Brew Works.
2nd Annual Collar City Pride Festival
Get ready for our biggest and boldest event of the year — the 2nd Annual Collar City Pride Festival is back! Hosted by the dazzling Miss Gay Empire State, Stella Progress, and the iconic Mor’Glamazon.
Free to attend | All ages welcome | Costumes encouraged
Pride Kick - Off Party at The Pickle
After the Haunted Ghost Tour, head over to The Pickle at 8 pm for our Pride Kick-Off Dance Party!
Haunted Upstate Ghost Tour
We’re teaming up with Haunted Upstate for a ghost tour to kick off Pride weekend!
Community Classroom: A Library’s Place in Advocacy, Social Justice, and Ethics
Join Sam Berry-Sullivan (they/them), Health Sciences Librarian at Utica University, for a compelling exploration of how libraries can serve as powerful spaces for advocacy, inclusion, and social change.
Community Classroom: An Insider's Guide to Advocacy and Queer Policy
As attacks on the LGBTQIA2+ community intensify, it's crucial for us to arm ourselves with knowledge. Join us for our first Community Classroom event, where local queer folks with expertise will share valuable insights!
Sober in the Sun: 2nd Annual Pride Picnic
Presented by Collar City Pride & In Our Own Voices
Join us for a joyful, substance-free Pride celebration filled with community, games, good food, and fun.
Uncharted Voices: A TGNCNB Singer-Songwriter Showcase
Get ready, Troy—Pride season is approaching, and we’re kicking things off in style!
Join us for a vibrant evening celebrating the incredible talent of our local TGNCNB singer-songwriters at Uncharted Voices: TGNCNB Singer-Songwriter Showcase, hosted at none other than the heart of Troy’s music scene—Mojo’s Cafe and Gallery on Saturday, May 31st!
We’re thrilled to feature performances by three of the Capital Region’s own: Lina Franzine, JJ’s Okay, and Julia Alsarraf—artists whose voices and stories deserve the spotlight
Enjoy delicious drinks available for purchase from Mojo’s, and know that 100% of ticket proceeds go directly to the artists. Be sure to swing by the Collar City Pride table during the event to learn more about our programs, services, upcoming events—and yes, opportunities to donate and support!
Doors open at 6 PM, and the music starts at 7 PM.
Tickets are on a sliding scale: $10–$25
(No one will be turned away for lack of funds.)
Let’s celebrate Pride, community, and the power of local music—together!
Pride Kick-Off XXXtravaganza
Do you know what time it is, community? It’s the unofficial start of PRIDE SEASON!
At Collar City Pride, we believe Pride is more than just 30 days in June—that’s why our celebration kicks off May 1st and keeps going strong.
We’re starting things off with a bang: an 18+ burlesque and variety show at Refuge in Troy, featuring dancing, drag, and dazzling performances by the Slaughterhouse Collective. Expect to be wowed, teased, and totally entertained—all in support of a great cause.
All ticket sales go directly to support Collar City Pride’s programs, services, and festival. Space is limited, and tickets are on a sliding scale.
Community Solidarity Chat
Join Collar City Pride and Cafe Euphoria for a Community Solidarity Gathering on Monday, April 28th at 7:00 PM. Masks provided and required for accessibility, and live-streaming on our Instagram!
Collar City Pride Spotlight Competition
Collar City Pride presents their Pride Spotlight Competition!
Join us at McAddy’s Pub in Troy on Friday, March 28th. Sign-ups start at 7:30pm (only 12 spots available)! Perform your talent for a chance to perform on the Pride stage in October!
DJ Loki will be spinning, and the amazing Mor’Glamazon is our host!
Performers will get up to 5 minutes. Backing tracks must be emailed 5 days prior. Bands: sign up for the July competition!
Winners get $200 along with a performance on the stage in October.
Cover: $10 (proceeds support Collar City Pride’s October festival).
Sign up early – spots are limited! Can’t wait to see you there!
Recovery Rainbow Support Group
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.