If you enjoy sliding down poles to get into your man-cave, exposing your furry chest in a crammed phone booth, or tying up bad boys with your magic lasso, we've got the perfect weekend for you! The Bear-Signal is flashing brightly in the Albany skyline and we need your help putting a stop to all the chaos and mayhem before it happens. Or maybe your the type who prefers to instigate a little pandemonium and anarchy in the streets, turning the lives of your arch-nemesis or the Bear Community utterly upside-down. Whichever the case, it's time to break out your secret identity, dust off your mask & combat-gloves, and fly your invisible jet to Bear Albany's HEROES & VILLAINS weekend!It all goes down Saturday November 6 at 9pm at ROCKS Bar (77 Central Ave) where hundreds of HIRSUTE HEROES and FURRY FIENDS will be watching your every move. We'll have adrenaline inducing dance music, a variety of potions and antidote specials to keep you on your feet, and snacks shortly after the stroke of midnight! But more importantly, we're having a contest for the most creative and awe-inspiring Hero or Villain costume who'll win a free hotel room stay for our next event in January! So put away your deliciously deadly deck of cards, turn on that ridiculously huge Bat Computer, and come up with a outfit that would make both Marvel and DC Comics jealous of your creativity. And if you're caught kissing your arch-nemesis in a dark corner, just remember that what happens in Albany, stays in Albany...
Friday, November 05
5:00pm - 9:00pm: The gang is heading over to see the Brotherhood of Bears - Solo Gallery Show at the Romaine Brooks Gallery in the Gay Community Center (332 Hudson Avenue, Albany, NY). This is the first solo show featuring new work from the 'Brotherhood of Bears', that has yet to be viewed by the public. More info...
7:00pm - 9:00pm: If you're looking for something fun and off the beaten path, check out to The 2010 Fall RPI Charity Drag Show Hosted by Albany's own Jeze Bel and Peggy Sparkles!!! The drag show, hosted by the Rensselaer Pride Alliance, features both student and professional performers. All proceeds go to the Damien Center, a charity that supports individuals and families affected by HIV/AIDS. This event is open to the public. More info...
9:00pm - 3:00am: We're heading over to ROCKS Bar (77 Central Ave) to celebrate the start of Bear Albany's 6th year as well as the birthday of our buddy Lance, who is one of the owners of Rocks Bar. We'll have pizza and wings, great drink specials, lots of dancing, and it looks like there will be a mixture of karaoke and videos playing in the pub area. In addition, Fly 92 will be doing their Jingle Jam, event with lots of games, and our buddy Alvin is DJing! So bring your gorgeous smiles and come share a few laughs with the gang. More info...
Saturday November 06
11am - 2pm: Join your buddies for an Unlimited Bowling Benefit at Olympic Lanes from 11am to 2pm. This event will help support the Capital Area Pride Bowlers and for only $15 you'll have unlimited access to 3 hours of bowling! There will also be a 50/50 raffle and other cool prizes to win including a video games for the PS3, XBox360, and the Wii systems. Olympic Lanes has an area where you can grab lunch, pitchers of beer, and is a quick drive from the host hotel. More info...
2:00pm - 4:00pm: For those of you who couldn't make it to the Brotherhood of Bears - Solo Gallery Show on Friday evening, the gallery will be open this afternoon for a second showing. It's at the Romaine Brooks Gallery in the Gay Community Center (332 Hudson Avenue, Albany, NY) and this is the first solo show featuring new work from the 'Brotherhood of Bears', that has yet to be viewed by the public. More info...
4:00pm - 8:00pm: Because the location of the Brotherhood of Bears Gallery Show is just off of Lark Street, you can walk right around the corner to Oh Bar and have a happy hour drink or two with Mike HugAcub and then head off to dinner at one of the many places in the area. Two of our favorites are Quintessence and McGeary's Pub. Both have great food, fantastic drink specials, but McGeary's is offering a 20% discount off our dinner checks by saying your with the Bear Albany group! More info...
9:00pm - 3:00am: The Heroes & Villains costume event at ROCKS Bar (77 Central Ave) where hundreds of HIRSUTE HEROES and FURRY FIENDS will be watching your every move. We'll celebrate with adrenaline inducing dance music, potion and antidote specials, and snacks shortly after the stroke of midnight! We're also having a contest for the most creative and awe-inspiring Hero or Villain costume who'll win a free hotel room stay for our next event in January, as well as other great prizes!!! More info...
Sunday November 07
11:am - 2:00pm: Sunday morning after HEROES & VILLAINS, you can satisfy that SUPER appetite you built up, by heading back to ROCKS Bar for the Brunch Buffet from 11am until 2pm. You can chow down with your new buddies on an ALL-YOU-CAN EAT delicious manly meal for the low price of $11.95. A perfect ending to a memorable weekend! More info...
7:00pm - 9:00pm: A bunch of us are heading to the Kathy Griffin show, Sunday night at 8pm at the Palace Theater in Albany, NY. It's a great way to end the Heroes & Villains weekend and it would be even better sharing it with our buddies. Better yet, the Marriott Town Suites is extending the following Bear Albany weekend rate thru Sunday night. More info...
