In Our Own Voices

05/29/2026

It's award season at IOOV 🏆 And we're excited to highlight our 2026 Jazz in July honorees!

The Cecilia Gentili Award celebrates those who boldly champion transgender and s*x worker liberation. We’re proud to honor Dr. Jennifer Lee, Creator & Lead Organizer of House Lives Matter!

👑 Dr. Jennifer Lee's advocacy is bold, community-led, and grounded in liberation, standing firmly in the spirit of Cecilia Gentili’s legacy of fighting back and building power.

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Dr. Lee, we're thrilled to honor you on Saturday, July 25 at Loft 433 in Troy, NY! And community, you're invited to join us! This year's event also features a special live performance by Nicholas Horace and Tom Ryberg 🎹

🎟️ Grab your seat at jazzinjuly2026.eventbrite.com!

05/28/2026

PRIDE season loading... 🔁

Kick it off the right way with us, Pride Center of the Capital Region, and the City of Albany! 🏳️‍🌈

Tomorrow, May 29 at 5pm 🥘

This Friday join us for the 2026 PRIDE Kick-Off BBQ presented by Pride Center of the Capital Region, In Our Own Voices and the City of Albany. Kick PRIDE Season off right Friday May 29, 2026 in City Parking Lot #2, next to Waterworks Pub and Rocks. Enjoy a fun, casual evening with Music, complimentary food, Drag performances and chances to win fun prizes. Meet up with friends, new and old, as the community kicks off the 2026 PRIDE season!

https://www.facebook.com/events/960505303195026

05/26/2026

Tonight at 6:30pm! We're going LIVE on Instagram with Dominique Jackson 📣

When it's time, join us here ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/ioov245?upcoming_event_id=17924319066125793

This is your chance to have an interactive conversation that centers trans and nonbinary community voices around identity, intimacy, self-expression, and more 🏳️‍⚧️

Hosted by Dominique, in collaboration with IOOV and Kasey Charles, streaming live on Instagram .

05/22/2026

Enjoy the long weekend! 🏖️

05/22/2026

🟣 Our next Sexversations for Her is TODAY from 6-8pm at 247 Lark Street in Albany, NY!

This is a dynamic, inclusive discussion group where LGBTQ+ women and non-binary folks can explore sensuality,and s*xuality in an affirming space.

🥰 Come build community, reflect on your experiences, or simply learn.

All are welcome, but comfort with women-centered conversations is essential.

05/21/2026

A powerful night of PRIDE and community at RiiLaxx Tavern on June 4th!

Come through and help us celebrate 20 years of Say it Loud! BIPOC Pride 🏳️‍🌈🙌🏾

The Alive at Five afterparties are starting to roll in! RiiLaxx Tavern is hosting an amazing FREE event immediately after our 2026 Alive at Five Summer Concert Series R&B Night with Jon B at Jennings Landing on Thursday June 4!😎

🎉Downtown Albany, New York 🎊

05/21/2026

⚖️ Missed your chance to get free legal advice with Legal Aid Society of NENY yesterday?

Join us next Wednesday to get your confidential, one-on-one consultation on family law, custody, divorce, orders of protection, and much more!

📅 Wednesday, May 27 from 9:30am to 1:30pm.

***Registration is required for these consultations! Sign up below ⬇️
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-our-own-voices-and-legal-aid-society-of-neny-presents-ask-an-attorney-tickets-1504888936319?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true&fbclid=IwY2xjawR8E_BleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFkNU8wT2ZaZzBLTTdaNXNwc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHgyirEU-0X0HCld84WBW5I2ONRo94Gy8MwWln9ylwJukOd4AJC9bDyn7IfEN_aem_3rMTDijr1_z0oH7dUxpZpg

05/20/2026

Some conversations deserve more than a comment section 👀

So starting next Tuesday evening, we're going ✨ LIVE on Instagram ✨ with Dominique Jackson for a new interactive series.

🏳️‍⚧️ Trans and nonbinary community members: tune in for refreshingly honest conversations around identity, kink, boundaries, intimacy, self-expression, and more!

And no, this won't be one of those stiff expert panel conversations.

Dominique will be speaking from her own lived experience and perspective, while creating space for you 🫵🏽 to join the conversation, offer your own insight, and connect in real time.

Hosted by Dominique, in collaboration with IOOV and Kasey Charles, streaming live on Instagram .

Can't make it next Tuesday, May 26 at 6:30pm? We'll catch you at the next ones:

- Tuesday, June 30
- Tuesday, July 14
- Tuesday, July 28

🕡 6:30–7:30pm ET

See you there 🐦‍🔥

05/20/2026

📣 Albany!

Show out with us on Friday, June 5 at this extra special PRIDE First Friday in honor of the 20th Anniversary of Say it Loud! BIPOC* Pride 🏳️‍🌈🙌🏾

Capital Region! Get ready for a night of vocals, glitter, and unapologetic energy at Louder! A Pride First Friday Experience - In honor of In Our Own Voices 20th Anniversary of BIPOC Pride on Friday June 5th, 2026 at 6pm!

This free event features two live singing acts and two drag lipsync performances guaranteed to bring the crowd to its feet. Keegan James delivers powerful live vocals and a set packed with emotion and stage presence and Cam Lavish brings the heat with bold performances and crowd-ready hooks.

After that, the spotlight shifts to drag lipsync time. Watch as our hosts Queenie Royale and Lady Seanzia turn every beat into a full-performance moment, serving looks, attitude, and show-stopping performances

Come for the music, stay for the chaos—in the best way.

Lark Hall
Friday June 5th, 2026
6PM - 9PM
FREE
21+