Past Events

Self Defense Classes

Hosted by OPA

Dates: December, 14th 

Time: 5pm - 7pm

Location: UU Church
Address:  12 Ford Ave, Oneonta, NY 13820
How to Sign Up: email  info@otsegopridealliance.org

Details: Classes are free. Open to all, ages 14+. You don't have to attend both workshops. Wear comfortable clothing. 30 spots available.


Salsa For Change (December)

Hosted by Salsa for Change

Dates: December, 14th

Time: 7pm

Location: Roots Social Club
Address:  175 Main St, Oneonta, NY, United States, New York
Details: Join us at Roots for a night of dancing and raising money for humanitarian efforts in Gaza. Learn salsa, merengue, bachata and cumbia basics. $10 donation for lessons and $1 raffle. All ages welcome!

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/574866971595792/


OPA Holiday Bazaar & Basket Raffle 

Hosted by OPA

Date: Sunday, December 8th, 2024

Time: 10am - 5pm

Location: Southside Mall
Address: 5006 NY-23, Oneonta, NY 13820

Details: Join OPA at the Southside Mall for a craft show event featuring local artists and crafters. Find holiday gifts from vendors with goodies such as maple syrup and farm-fresh treats, jams, art & photo prints, keychains, enamel pins, jewelry, handmade art, pins, gay crochet, stickers and so much more!
Facebook Event Link


Basket Raffle:

We will also have a basket raffle to help us bring the National AIDS Memorial quilt to Oneonta! Email kerri@otsegopridealliance.org if you'd like to donate a basket.

PFLAG Meeting

New Oneonta of PFLAG is currently information

Date: Saturday, November 23, 2024

Time: 2PM

Location: Undisclosed (email oneontapflag@gmail.com for information)

Details: The next meeting to co-organize a PFLAG chapter in the Oneonta area is scheduled on Sat, 11/23 at 2 PM. 

For more info about this meeting, which has both in-person and online attendance options, and the group overall, please email oneontapflag@gmail.com. Thank you!


OPA Teen Night at Palette Play and Arcade

Hosted by OPA

Date: Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Time: 6pm - 8pm

Location: Palette Play & Arcade
Address:  277 Main St, Oneonta, NY 13820
How to Sign Up: email  diana@otsegopridealliance.org

Details: We’ve got a very special teen night planned! On November 26th, we’ll be painting and playing at @paletteplayarcade on Main Street in Oneonta, from 6-8. There as limited space available so please sign up by emailing diana@otsegopridealliance.org with your name and age. Food will be available to purchase so bring a little cash if you’re feeling hungry. Everything else will be covered. See you there!!!


Trans Day of Remembrance Vigil

Hosted by OPA and the Women's and Gender Studies Department at SUNY Oneonta

Date: Sunday, November 17th, 2024

Time: 1pm EST

Location: Great Room, Center for Racial Justice and Inclusive Excellence 

Address: Lee Hall
81 East Dormitory Drive
Oneonta, NY

Details: Join us in honoring the memories of transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming people whose lives were lost due to acts of anti-transgender violence. 

Note: Trans Day of Remembrance is nationally observed on Wednesday, November 20, 2024.  However, our vigil will be on Sunday, November 17th.


(Virtual) Tender Gender Queer Trans Yoga

Led by Chloe Diamond-Lenow.
Sponsored by the Gender Wellness Center.

Date: Sunday October 20
Time: 11am-12pm

Virtual Class: Zoom Link (Click here)

Meeting ID: 869 7052 8568 Passcode: 1UFcND

Details: This BI-monthly all-levels restorative yoga class is taught by, and for, the queer/trans community. We focus on building embodied self and community care in this one-hour practice with the use of gentle stretching and yoga props.


*No previous experience necessary.


*Yoga mats not necessary for virtual classes, pillows and other at-home props are encouraged. 



OPA Community Meeting Featuring NARCAN Training

Hosted by OPA with Narcan Training by Southern Tier AIDS Program

Date: Saturday, November 9th, 2024

Time: 6:30pm

Location: Unitarian Universalist Society of Oneonta

12 Ford Ave, Oneonta, NY

Details: Join Otsego Pride Alliance for a Community Meeting featuring Free Narcan Training by Southern Tier AIDS Program. 

We invite you to join us to learn more about our organization, share your feedback, and learn how you can save a life with free Narcan training.


Click here to see the Facebook Event.

Hosted by Natalie Taylor

Date: Friday, October 18th, 2024

Time: Doors open at 9 pm, show starts at 10 pm

Location: Black Oak Tavern in Oneonta
14 Water St, Oneonta, NY 13820

Details: Come join us to celebrate Hispanic Heritage month with the amazing talents of Jahyra Joelle (Oneonta, NY), Elizabeth Conde (Rochester, NY), and our first ever KING Hemade Malik (Rochester, NY)!

Price: $10 cover charge

Facebook Event Link

Free Tender Gender Queer Trans Yoga

Led by Chloe Diamond-Lenow and Jackson Reddy. Sponsored by the Gender Wellness Center.

In person: Saturday October 12, 12-1pm

50 Dietz St. Oneonta

Virtual: Sunday October 20, 11am-12pm

Zoom Link (Click here)

Meeting ID: 869 7052 8568 Passcode: 1UFcND

Details: This BI-monthly all-levels restorative yoga class is taught by, and for, the queer/trans community. We focus on building embodied self and community care in this one-hour practice with the use of gentle stretching and yoga props.


*No previous experience necessary.

*Yoga mats not necessary for virtual classes, pillows and other at-home props encouraged. 

Produced by GoJo Productions!

Date: Saturday, October 5th, 2024

Time: 7:30pm

Location: Downtown Cortland Theatre
24 Port Watson Street, Cortland, NY 13045

Details: Come laugh, get scared, and watch people take their clothes off!

Tickets: $25.00 (Buy Here)

Mature Audiences only. 18+ Beer / Wine Cash Bar

Hosted by Foothills  Performing Arts and Civic Center

The 2nd Annual Foothills Fringe is happening this September 20th-22nd here at Foothills!

This event features three days of music, dance, film, stand up comedy, and performance art of all varieties! Applications are being accepted from April 1st until June 30th, so if you want to bring YOUR performance art to one of our stages, apply now and join in what is going to be an amazing weekend of performance art!

Facebook Event Page

Click here to learn more about Foothills Fringe

Dates: Saturday, Sept 20 at 5pm  - Sept 22 at 10pm

Location:  Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center
24 market Street, Oneonta, NY


Hosted by Foothills  Performing Arts and Civic Center

The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey / Foothills fringe, Starring Zak West / Directed by Brian Ziemann


“One actor portrays every character in a small Jersey Shore town as he unravels the story of Leonard Pelkey, a tenaciously optimistic and flamboyant fourteen-year-old boy who goes missing. A luminous force of nature whose magic is only truly felt once he is gone, Leonard becomes an unexpected inspiration as the town’s citizens question how they live, who they love, and what they leave behind.”
Facebook Event Page

Tickets: $10 Buy Tickets Here
Showtimes: September 21st at 1pm and September 22nd at 5pm

Location:  Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center
24 market Street, Oneonta, NY
Loft Theater (Brick Building)

Hosted by Foothills  Performing Arts and Civic Center

Are you down to clown? The circus is in town and we’re looking forward to seeing you there! 

Lilly Bola is at it again! Join her and her freakshow as they slay and stun across the stage for the event of the year!
Foothill’s Fringe and Lilly Bola have paired to bring you the sexiest circus you’ve ((probably)) ever seen.

This event is 18+
Cash/Card bar for those 21+

Tickets: $15 (Buy Here)

Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024
Time: 9pm
Location:  Foothills Performing Arts and Civis Center
24 market Street, Oneonta, NY
Loft Theater (Brick Building)


Hosted by AFSP - Come say hi at the OPA table!

Please join us as we walk in the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Out of the Darkness walk in memory of our friend, Kota Flood.
Time:


To join our team and walk with us:

Join Team Kota


To Make a Donation:
Donate to Team Kota


Date: Saturday, September 14th
Time: 9 am  Registration, 10am Walk
Location:  6th Ward Booster Club Field
6 Scramling Ave, Oneonta, NY 13820


Hosted by OPA

Join us for our annual family picnic and lake day!

OPA will provide charcoal, hot dogs and veggie dogs, water, lemonade and iced tea. Bring a dish to pass, chairs, and beach stuff. We generally set up to the left of the pavilion, under the trees-look for a flag or two. Everyone welcome!

Our friends at Otsego County Conservation Association's Queer Outdoor Adventure Group will be joining us again this year for a "Try it Out" Paddle. Try out a paddleboard, free for all! 


Date: August  11. 2024
Time:  12:30pm
Location:Gilbert Lake State park

 

Hosted by OPA

Please join us for an ice cream social and volunteer appreciation event! We are excited to partner with Oneonta Downtown Renaissance for an afternoon of gratitude, ice cream, fun and Pride!

Free ice cream sundaes, music, vendors, kids activities and more!

All are welcome.

If you are interested in vending, please contact Oneonta Downtown Renaissance program to sign up!

Ice Cream donated by Stewarts

Vegan ice cream donated by Vesucre'


Date: Saturday, July 10
Time: 2:00-6:00pm
Location:  Dietz Street, Oneonta
                    Between Main St.  and Wall St.