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Did someone say her name three times!? In 2025, Lydia B Kollins rose to international fame after appearing on RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 17 and All Stars 10. Back home in Pittsburgh, Ava Grace and her camera were there to document this meteoric rise from bedroom queen to Drag Race fan favorite. The pair documented this journey in their debut book, Lydia Lydia Lydia: A Collection of Photographs, part memoir and part photography book.

Now, for the very first time, Lydia B Kollins and Ava Grace are appearing together for one night only to discuss this collaboration. The event will kick off with a drag show featuring Lydia’s drag daughters Gwendolyn Kollins and Zelda Kollins, as well as local favorite Indigo Sparks. Then, Lydia and Ava Grace will share their favorite photos and memories of the year they worked together to document Pittsburgh’s latest Ru Girl. Moderated by Pittsburgh’s Drag Pop Star Joey Young, this is an event that any fan of drag won’t want to miss.

Saturday, January 24, 2026
6:30pm: Lobby opens to public
7:00pm: VIP Meet & Greet and Book Signing
8:00pm: Drag Performance, Book Discussion, and Q&A

Kelly Strayhorn Theater | 5941 Penn Ave.
Tickets: $35 (VIP Meet & Greet and Book Signing), $15 General Admission Drag Performances, Book Discussion, and Q&A)

Note: a copy of the book is NOT included in the ticket prices. A limited number of books will be available for purchase at the event. Attendees are encouraged to purchase the book through Amazon in advance to guarantee a copy. 

This is an 18+ event.

Purchase the book here.