BUBBA BEAR Weekend (Sept. 21st-23rd, 2018)

Category is……BUBBA!  We’re bringing all the big beefy, burly, bearded Bubba Bear men and their admirers together for an entire weekend of fun! Come be part of the fun. 

FRIDAY NIGHT - ROCKS, 77 Central Av - BEARAOKE Meet & Greet

Always a fun event where you get to mingle and meet old friends and make new ones that you will spend the rest of the weekend with! ROCKS Models, juke box and conversation on the pub side, Bubba Bearaoke on the Club Side.  

Code strongly encouraged, not strictly enforced - Jeans/Boots/sleeveless shirts/blue collar uniform/Bear Wear.

NO COVER!  Doors open at 9p, 21+.   See who's going...


SATURDAY DAY – Go Out on Your Own!

Take some time to explore New York’s Capital City and see what Albany has to offer.  Check out the NYS Museum, Empire State Plaza and be sure to enjoy one of the fine eateries downtown has to offer. Whatever you decide to do, be sure to rest up for the main event.


SATURDAY NIGHT - ROCKS, 77 Central Av - Bubba Bear Dance Party

Get ready for the main event - Jeans/Boots/sleeveless shirts/blue collar uniform/Bear-Wear is what you should have on! We’ll bring you one of the hottest guest DJs and sexy performers to keep you moving and get your blood flowing. Expect a hot night of dancing, great music, hot guys and a few other surprises all night long! Always a pizza party at midnight, too!

Doors open at 9p, 21+, $5 cover (donated to local LGBTQ programs).  See who's going...

SUNDAY - ROCKS Sunday Tea

Wrap things up with afternoon tea! Featuring bucket beer specials, HUGE $4 Teas and complimentary food (later on). Cool off inside or relax with a cocktail on the beautiful back deck. 

Doors open at 2pm – no cover! 

HOST HOTEL

You can request your reservation for studios, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom suites by calling the hotel directly at 518-860-1500. Please be sure to book your room in advance to receive the following special BEAR ALBANY rates:

• $95 per night for studios

• $99 per night for one-bedroom suite

• $189 per night for two-bedroom suites

Be sure to mention you're part of the “BEAR ALBANY group” to get the discounted rate and book early as the discounted room block almost always sell out. Once you're out at the bar event, ask one of the BEAR ALBANY folks about the hospitality suite for complimentary refreshments and fun when the bar party is over.

TRANSPORTATION

Take advantage of ride sharing by getting an Uber or a Lyft or use one of the local taxi companies. The hotel is also on the local bus line. Check out www.cdta.org or download the app.

Bear Albany & Albany Bound Leather Weekend (July 27th - 29th)

The producers of Albany Bound & Bear Albany are teaming up with ROCKS to bring you one of the hottest Bear & Leather weekends you’ve seen!  Whether you want to dominate, submit or simply un-harness your inhibitions, this weekend will definitely leave you satisfied. 

FRIDAY NIGHT - ROCKS, 77 Central Av - Meat & Greet 

Don’t be shy – introduce yourself to some of the men you will spend the rest of the weekend with in one way or another!  Underwear men and pups on the Pub Side & a special leather edition Bearaoke on the Club Side.  

But wait, there’s more!  Got a tool you no longer use? Bring your floggers, shackles, hoods, masks and anything else you want to trade - you just may go home with something new to play with at the swap meet – 10pm Club Side.

Code strongly encouraged - Leather/Rubber/Uniform/Jeans/Boots/Harness/Jock/Chain/Bear Wear 

Doors open at 9p, 21+, NO COVER!  See who's going...


SATURDAY DAY – Take in a Movie OR Go Out on Your Own!

FREE screening of the ‘Tom of Finland’ movie at; Examining the life and work of Touko Laaksonen, one of the most influential and celebrated figures of 20th century gay culture. You’ve seen the art, now learn the history behind it. 1pm at ROCKS – complimentary popcorn, happy hour drink prices and a preview of some festivities for the night time party.  OR…

Take some time to explore New York’s Capital City and see what Albany has to offer.  Check out the NYS Museum, Empire State Plaza and be sure to enjoy one of the fine eateries downtown has to offer. Whatever you decide to do, be sure to rest up for the main event. 


SATURDAY NIGHT - ROCKS, 77 Central Av - Leather & Fur Dance Party

Gear-up for the main event - Leather/Rubber/Uniform/Jeans/Boots/Harness/Jock and Chain is what you should be wearing! We’ll bring you shows from some of the hottest performers and demonstrators, so expect a hot night of dancing, great music and hot guys all night long! Shine your leather, show your fur, share your fetish & lose your inhibitions. Guest DJ & Drink Specials too.

Be sure to ask about Albany Bound Underground - if you dare. 

Doors open at 9p, 21+, $5 cover.   See who's going...

SUNDAY - ROCKS, 77 Central Av - Sunday Tea 

Wrap things up with afternoon tea – leather style! Featuring bucket beer specials, HUGE $4 Teas and complimentary food.   NO COVER 5p-8p. 

HOST HOTEL

You can request your reservation for studios, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom suites by calling the hotel directly at 518-860-1500. Please be sure to book your room in advance to receive the following special BEAR ALBANY rates:

• $95 per night for studios

• $99 per night for one-bedroom suite

• $189 per night for two-bedroom suites

Be sure to mention you're part of the “BEAR ALBANY group” to get the discounted rate and book early as the discounted room block almost always sell out. Once you're out at the bar event, ask one of the BEAR ALBANY folks about the hospitality suite for complimentary refreshments and fun when the bar party is over.

TRANSPORTATION

BEAR Albany recommends Uber, Lyft or one of the local cab companies for a safe ride to and from the event venue. The hotel is also on the local bus line. Check out www.cdta.org or download the app.