Award-Winning Drag Queen and Environmental Activist Pattie Gonia Debuts New Climate Resilience Tour.
DENVER, CO — The drag queen and environmental activist known as Pattie Gonia has launched a new national tour, merging performance art with a climate resilience message, according to an official statement released Wednesday. The tour, titled "Resilience Rising," will feature live shows in 15 major cities, including Denver, Seattle, and New York, from June to September. Pattie Gonia, whose public persona was created by outdoor educator and activist Wyn Wiley, aims to inspire community action and raise funds for local environmental nonprofits. The tour follows a series of viral social media campaigns that have garnered millions of views, positioning the performer as a leading voice at the intersection of LGBTQ+ advocacy and environmentalism. The first performance is scheduled for June 5 in Denver.