Pet Shop Bears (May 24-26)

Summer is just around the corner and we've got a fresh mixtape and our super soakers all geared up for Bear Albany's PET SHOP BEARS, 80's Dance Party! We're bring back all the fun of the 1980's by celebrating the Rubik's Cube, The Transformers, Super Nintendo, GI Joe, and our Nerf Footballs. Together we'll celebrate the holiday with Madonna, wear our sunglasses at night with Corey Hart, follow Kenny Loggins into the danger zone, and find synchronicity in the dark before we get arrested by The Police! But most importantly, let's try to settle the age old argument between Michael Jackson, Prince, and who wore that ugly sparkly glove first? See who's going...

Limited Edition Retro T-Shirts

If you want a sweet retro memento of all the 80's flashback fun, you can preorder a limited PET SHOP BEARS screen printed t-shirt from our buddies at Cub Couture for only $24.99! Yes, they're SCREEN PRINTED! Be sure not to miss out, preorders are only available through 5/17 in sizes Small to 5XL. Shirts will be available for pickup throughout PET SHOP BEARS weekend. Orders can also be placed after 5/17 but will need to be shipped after the event. Contact the guys at info@bearprovidence.com for details and ordering info.

* Please note: All Bear Albany's proceeds go to help C-4 AIDS Ward in Albany Medical Center as well as several other local charities.

Friday Evening

PET SHOP BEARS weekend kicks off on Friday May 24, 9pm @ WaterWorks Pub for a special 80's Bearaoke MEAT & GREET (76 Central Ave). If you haven't been yet, it's the perfect time to "meat" new friends and "greet" the buddies that you haven't seen in a while. As always, WaterWorks has amazing drink specials, free pizza & wings, and NO COVER for all of our BEAR ALBANY buds. See who's going...

Saturday Afternoon

While Memorial Day is to honor and give thanks to those who have sacrificed their lives for our freedom, it also signifies the beginning of summer. And nothing else says summer than swimming, volleyball, and getting your hands on a delicious weenie! That's right, we're doing it all at the Marriott Townplace Suites so you can go swimming, grab lunch on the patio, and play Frisbee and Volleyball on the lawn with your buddies. And to thank everyone before our summer break, Bear Albany will be providing free Hotdogs, Veggie dogs, Pasta salad, Potato salad, Chips, Water, and Soda. If you want anything harder than that, you can BYOB (Bring Your Own Bear - lol). Just make sure whatever you bring, it's pool-safe, and in a non-glass container. See who's going...

Chained By Chuck

Punk Rock was big in the early 80's and it molded styles for generations to come. Still to this day, there's there's nothing more sexy and punk than black leather accessories and shiny metal studs. So to celebrate our 80's Bear Dance Party, Chained by Chuck is giving 10% off all purchases during the Bear Weekend! It's perfect for those of you looking for a little extra "bang" for your buck and as we all know, image is everything, especially in the dark!

Saturday Evening

Pull up your leg warmers, throw on a headband, and show off some chest hair at the PET SHOP BEARS main event, Saturday May 25, at 9pm @ ROCKS Club (77 Central Ave). Dive into the neon blur of thick, juicy, beefcakes wearing down their Kangaroos and Chuck Taylors on the dancefloor. Show everyone your Moon Walk, do The Worm, and pop lock and drop it like a Robot. We'll have some awesome drink specials, fantastic 80's dance music, and a late night bite to eat around midnight. There's $7 donation at the door ($5 before 10pm), which benefits the C4 AIDS Ward in Albany Medical Center.

Finally, be sure to ask about the Hospitality Suite. It opens after 2AM and is a great way to close out the evening. And while you're exploring every DARK CORNER of the bar, remember that what happens in Albany, stays in Albany. See who's going...

Sunday Morning

Looking to get yer "redneck" on before the holiday weekend ends? Well look no further, because ROCKS is throwing a White Trash Brunch on Sunday May 26, from 11am to 1pm. Brunch is All-You-Can-Eat for only $10, and then later that evening they're closing out Bear Albany weekend with the trashiest of white trash parties! See who's going...

Sunday Evening

If you're staying until Monday, you'll want to close out PET SHOP BEARS weekend with the WHITE TRASH HOUSE PARTY @ ROCKS Club beginning at 10pm. This'll be the trashiest of trash parties with $3 Ginskey shots, a Hot Dog Eating Contest where the winner gets a grill, and skanky white trash outfits for days! So don't forget to rock out the trashiest outfit you can come up with, and finally show daddy who's the best kisser. See who's going...

Hotel Information

Our home base will be the amazing Marriott Townplace Suites once again. Use Corporate Code "EBA" for Online Reservations or ask for the "Bear Albany Discount" by phone to get our special discount rates throughout the entire holiday weekend (518) 860-1500. As always, there's no event registration fees and the hotel has a FREE SHUTTLE so you don't have to drive to the bars.

Going Commando (March 29-31)

Are you one of those ROUGH ‘N TOUGH guys who can handle your own? Or maybe you prefer to have someone else handle yours? Think you can take a couple shots across your face? Cuz that's the kind of men we're celebrating for GOING COMMANDO weekend (March 29-31). We're inviting all you BEAR ALBANY BUDS to come show off your SWAGGER and come in your favorite fatigues, uniforms, leather, blue collar work gear, or whatever else turns you on.

Hotel Information

We're back at the Marriott Townplace Suites. Use Corporate Code "EBA" for Online Reservations or ask for the "Bear Albany Discount" by phone to get our special DISCOUNT rates (518-860-1500). As always, there's no event registration fees and the hotel has a FREE SHUTTLE so you don't have to drive to the bars!

Friday Evening

GOING COMMANDO weekend kicks off on Friday March 29th, 9pm @ WaterWorks Pub for our traditional MEAT & GREET (76 Central Ave). It's a great time to "meat" new friends and "greet" buddies that you haven't seen in a while. We'll have awesome drink specials, free pizza & wings, and NO COVER for all of our BEAR ALBANY buds. See who's going...

Saturday Afternoon

Maple Weekend Village Tour: Join BEAR ALBANY in Sharon Springs on Saturday, March 30, 2012, for a Spring Maple Weekend and village tour! We will be leaving from the Marriott at 10AM for an 11AM Pancake breakfast, so caravan or carpool, its up to you. The Everett Family that runs the Stone House Farm Sap House has invited BEAR ALBANY to stop by for their famous pancake breakfast anytime from 8am to 1pm. Pancakes, coffee, Maple Milk, and fabulous NYS Maple products will be available for sale. Afterwards, in the village of Sharon Springs, stop in the The Black Cat, Mcgillicuddy Natural Soaps, shop at the Beckman Boys, or stop in to say hi to the newest bears in the village Roger Hazard and his husbear Chris Stout at their new shop, Love DECADES. See who's going...

Bear Play Gaming: Has the military theme got you all worked up and ready to kick some butt? Or maybe you just want to show off to the cute cub you always see at the events? Well join us in the hospitality suite for some hot video game action and show everyone who's boss. The video game party starts after everyone is back from Maple Weekend Village Tour. There'll be snacks, a variety of games to play against each other, and some loud cheering. Post your competitive game suggestions in the comments below and hopefully we'll get some really competitions going. See who's going...

Saturday Evening

Then come out Saturday March 30th at 9pm to the GOING COMMANDO main event at ROCKS (77 Central Ave). Expect to see an array of hunky, rough & tumble MEN looking their best! See what they've got, show 'em what you want, and the rest is nobody else's business! We'll have awesome drink specials, great dance music, and a late night bite to eat around midnight. There's $7 donation at the door ($5 before 10pm), which benefits the C4 AIDS Ward in Albany Medical Center. And while you're exploring every DARK CORNER of the bar, remember that what happens in Albany, stays in Albany. See who's going...

Sunday Brunch

Sunday morning you can satisfy that big appetite you built up, by heading to ROCKS Bar for the ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT Easter Brunch on Sunday March 31st 11AM - 1PM. More details coming soon on what to expect. It's going to be a super fun time. See who's going...