Drag and Defiance: A Bewitching Benefit

  • October 18, 2025 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

  • Mt. Ida Preservation Hall

    548 Congress Street
    Troy, New York 12180
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Description

Troy, are you ready to show up for your community?

Drag and Defiance is taking over Mt. Ida Preservation Hall for a bewitching benefit in support of two incredible local nonprofits!

*PLEASE NOTE ONLY ADVANCE TICKET HOLDERS WILL BE ADMITTED. NO TICKETS SOLD AT THE DOOR, NO EXCEPTIONS.*

This unforgettable evening features:
• A fully trans cast of performers
• Raffles with prizes to die for
• Complimentary food available

All proceeds from ticket and raffle sales will go directly to Collar City Pride and Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood—organizations that provide critical services across Rensselaer County, including LGBTQIA+ support, reproductive care, and more.

And yes, there’s a costume contest—so come dressed to impress for your chance to win. We can’t wait to see what you bring to the runway.

Let’s come together, celebrate boldly, and uplift our community. 

PARKING IS AVAILABLE AT THE COOKIE FACTORY AND GUS'S GARAGE FOR THE EVENT ONLY. NO OVERNIGHT PARKING RECOMMENDED.

Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood is a community-based non-profit organization providing advocacy, education and reproductive health care services in the Capital Region in New York State since 1934.

We operate three health centers and serve communities in Albany, Columbia, Greene, and Rensselaer Counties. Our services are delivered with special concern for the underserved.

Our mission is to promote healthy sexuality and protect reproductive choice for all through exceptional services, honest education and fearless advocacy.

Date & Time

Sat, Oct 18, 2025 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Venue Details

Mt. Ida Preservation Hall

548 Congress Street
Troy, New York 12180 Mt. Ida Preservation Hall
Collar City Pride, INC.

Our Mission

Collar City Pride is an organization led by LGBTQIA2+ folks providing care, community, and training around substance-use services specific to the queer community. At Collar City Pride, we foster a vibrant and inclusive Rensselaer County that celebrates diversity, promotes acceptance, and empowers LGBTQIA2+ folks.

 

Through advocacy, education, and training, we strive to create a safe and supportive environment where we can live authentically and thrive. In the long term, we aspire to open Rensselaer County's first inpatient substance use treatment center geared specifically towards transgender, gender non-conforming, and non-binary individuals.

 

We are committed to offering LGBTQ+ affirming, peer-based harm reduction services, a yearly pride festival in Troy, and organizing events that promote connection and celebration within our community.