Brawn of the Dead (Nov 08-10, 2013)

The season of the witch is upon us and we're wrapping up the year with our final 2013 event, BRAWN OF THE DEAD, zombear party! That's right, we're celebrating the walking dead and turning the club into a ghoulish nightmare for the evening. We hope everyone can join in the fun by either being a zombear or a victim. Either way, you're sure to wind up with a mouth full of fur and get sprayed with warm bodily fluids.

THE END IS QUEER!


HOST HOTEL

As always, be sure to BOOK YOUR ROOM EARLY at the Host Hotel because they usually sell out pretty quickly and you don't want to miss out this mega fun party!

FRIDAY

The weekend kicks off Friday, Nov 08 at 9pm with BEARAOKE Meat & Greet at the WaterWorks Pub (76 Central Ave, Albany, NY). It'll be the perfect time to size up your DINNER, ahem competition, for the following evening. Plus you can "MEAT" new friends and "greet" old buddies that you haven't seen in a while. WaterWorks Pub always has a great atmosphere, awesome drink specials, free pizza & wings, and NO COVER for all of our BEAR ALBANY buds. See who's going...

SATURDAY AFTERNOON

Come join BEAR ALBANY at ROCKS (77 Central Ave, Albany, NY) on Saturday, November 9 from 11am to 2pm, for our BEAR FAIR of Crafts, Food, and Fun. Get a jump on your holiday shopping with a number of bear-related and bear-friendly businesses and then head over to the indoor pool afterward. If you have a bear or gay-related business and would you like to be part of the Bear Fair on November 9, please email twobearsprovisions@gmail.com for details. Vendor set-up will be at 10am, $10 a table to benefit Bear Albany's charity, the C4 AIDS Ward in Albany Medical Center. See who's going...

SATURDAY EVENING

Saturday evening, Nov 10 @ 9pm, it's time to get your gore on with your ZOMBEAR ALBANY budz for the “BRAWN OF THE DEAD” main event at ROCKS (77 Central Ave., Albany, NY)! Come dressed in your best gore couture and hopefully more than one opportunity to show of your THRILLER dance moves. There will be great drink specials, dance music in the club, and if all goes well, you'll get a mouthful of hunky, hairy, Northeastern beefcake for your midnight snack. Drink specials include the Zombie Blood (blue), Ghoul Drool (green), and the Corpse (red) for $6, 6, 6 (prices that even the prince of darkness will appreciate). As well as the old mainstay specials for $2 rolling rock and $6 iced teas. And don't forget, what happens in Albany, stays in Albany. See who's going...

SUNDAY BRUNCH

We're doing Brunch again at one of our favorite spots, Cafe 217 between 9am and 1pm (12½ Delaware Ave, Albany, New York 12210). The food is great, and you can get a 10% discount by asking your server for the "Bear Albany group discount". They'll seat you as soon as they can, assuming your whole party is present, and if you're with a group larger than 6, call at least an hour ahead so Cafe 217 can make proper arrangements (518-462-0050). See who's going...

SUNDAY EVENING

If you're here to enjoy the full holiday weekend, head over to ROCKS for great drink specials and a FREE DINNER BUFFET during Tea Dance beginning at 5pm. Afterward, there'll be a Disney Burlesque Show  and the Liquid Dinner Theatre Drag Show at ROCKS at 8pm and 11pm respectively. See who's going...

Bears Rock III (Sept 13-15, 2013)

For those of you who've been "Livin' on a Prayer", BEAR ALBANY is once again whipping out our ROCK HARD party machine - BEARS ROCK! Last time everyone had such a great time HEAD BANGING and "Shouting At The Devil", that we're back by popular demand, Sept 13-15. Whether you were "Born On The Bayou", looking for a "Sugar Daddy", or trying to find your "Velvet Goldmine" for the evening, BEAR ALBANY welcomes all you "Fat Bottomed Girls" with "Open Arms". After all, we're just "Spirits In The Material World" and all wanting to see the "Good Times Roll". So be sure to bring your buddies to "Rock and Roll All Nite" and tell them to wear their favorite ROCK T-SHIRT. Cuz it's going to be one hell of a BIG BEAR with BIG HAIR weekend of partying!

The weekend kicks off Friday, Sept 13 at 9pm with BEARAOKE Meat & Greet at the WaterWorks Pub (76 Central Ave). It's a great time to "meat" new friends and "greet" existing buddies that you haven't seen in a while. WaterWorks Pub always has a great atmosphere, awesome drink specials, free pizza & wings, and NO COVER for all of our BEAR ALBANY buds. See who's going...

Saturday afternoon we're heading over to ROCKS between 12:30-3pm for a FREE LUNCH and to bid on select hotties at the "Bear, Daddy, Big Boy, Cub, and Boy Auction". Plus the fabulous Freddy Freeman will be performing! Winning bidders of one (or more) of our volunteers get a gift certificate to take their adorable prize to dinner! Cash and Credit Cards will be accepted for winning bids, phone bids accepted, and payment must be made at the event. Be sure to keep an eye out for a preview of the hotties that have generously allowed themselves to be auctioned off for charity! And if you're interested in putting yourself up for auction, shoot an email over to jalarson@gmail.com and he'll get you all setup. We're planning on an amazing time and all proceeds will benefit BEAR ALBANY's AIDS WALK fund for C-4, the HIV/AIDS ward at Albany Medical Center. See who's going...

Saturday evening, Sept 14 @ 9pm, it's time to represent with your favorite ROCK T-SHIRT and join your BEAR ALBANY budz for the “BEARS-ROCK 3” main event! The party starts at 9pm where you’ll be ROCKIN’ OUT with hundreds of hunky, hirsute, beefcakes from all over the Northeast. We'll have great drink specials and playing high energy ROCK music in the club all night long. So wear your best bad-ass ROCK LOOK and bring the right ATTITUDE for a night of real men, ROCKIN' OUT with their %@#*$ OUT! See who's going...

Sunday morning we're closing out the weekend with a delicious BEAR Brunch to regain your strength after partying all night. It's $10 a person, all-you-can-eat, and you know the delicious deal! See who's going...

As always, be sure to BOOK YOUR ROOM EARLY at the Host Hotel because they usually sell out pretty quickly.

Pet Shop Bears (May 24-26, 2013)

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


Heads up guys!
Headed to @[457281161015854:844:Bear Albany\: PET SHOP BEARS]?  Wan't a sweet momento of all the flashback fun?
Preorders are now available for the limited PET SHOP BEARS screen printed tees, only $24.99!  (Yes, they're SCREEN PRINTED!)  
Be sure not to miss out, preorders are only available through 5/17.
Available in S-5XL.  Shirts will be available for pickup throughout PET SHOP BEARS weekend.
Contact info@bearprovidence.com for ordering info.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, yard games, 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 between 12 noon until 1pm, and play some yard games 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


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...

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, 2013)


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...

Albany Bound 1.5 (Feb 16, 2013)


Ready to be BOUND again?

Maybe you were too busy to attend the now infamous ALBANY BOUND this past July? Or maybe you were too scared or timid to participate in the event that helped revitalized the North East leather scene? Well ROCKS is giving you another chance to experience some of what you missed; so don’t fuck it up!

ALBANY BOUND 1.5 is this region’s Mid-Winter Leather Convergence that you won’t want to miss. This one night event takes place Saturday, February 16th, 2013 at Club ROCKS @ 77 Central Ave, Albany, NY. It's put on by Bear Albany's very close friends and features DJ Jonny Mack of NYC, NJ, and beyond!

     * Doors open at 10pm
     * $5 cover for Men 21+ in code
     * Drink Specials - Demos - Hot Performers

The Host Hotel has a free shuttle from hotel to and from ROCKS. Book by phone at 518.860.1500 use discount code "ALBANY BOUND". For more info go to Albanybound.com.

     * Marriott Town Place Suites
     * 22 Holland Av
     * Albany, NY 12209

We will see you there!

~ Bear Albany