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