Drag Bingo

Friday, March 24, 8 p.m. at the Cushing House, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie

All are welcome to enjoy a night of Drag Bingo! Come for the game, stay for the performance! For more information, contact the Vassar College Campus Activities Office at campusactivities@vassar.edu or (845) 437-5370.

Out & Proud Around Town: Axe Throwing

Saturday, March 25, 7:30 p.m. at Spins Bowl, Poughkeepsie

Head to Spins Bowl on Taft Avenue for what promises to be a fun night! The Dutchess County Pride Center covers the cost of the axe throwing but the snacks are on you. 18 and older only. RSVP to dcpridecenter@gmail.com. The Dutchess County Pride Center holds its Out & Proud events monthly at different locations throughout the county so all members of the community can hang out and socialize in an accepting environment. Click here for updates.

LGBTQIA+ Climbing Night at the Gravity Vault

Second Thursday of each month, 6 p.m. at the Gravity Vault, Poughkeepsie

Join your fellow LGBTQIA+ climbers to meet, hang out and climb! Gather at 6 p.m. for introductions and stretching, then get ready to climb. All experience levels welcome. This event runs once a month. To complete the required registration, click here.

RuPaul's "Drag Race" Viewing Party

Every Friday through March 10, 8 p.m. at the Roosevelt Bar, Beacon

Head to the Roosevelt Bar inside the Hudson Valley Food Hall as Big Gay Hudson Valley hosts a viewing party for RuPaul's "Drag Race" every Friday featuring Andramada and a new special guest each week. The show starts at 8 p.m. with live performances after. No cover!

Check out these venues offering up special events:

The Roosevelt cocktail bar inside The Hudson Valley Food Hall, Beacon
Happy Valley, Beacon
Gravity Vault indoor rock gym, Poughkeepsie
Revel 32, Poughkeepsie
The Academy, Poughkeepsie
Reason & Ruckus, Poughkeepsie
Spins Bowl, Poughkeepsie
Spins Bowl, Wappingers Falls

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