Klondike Bear (Jan. 16-18, 2015)


BEAR ALBANY is back for a new year and we want you to join us for another weekend of fun, fur, friends, drinks, and dancing. Shake off the snow and maybe even warm yourself up with a friend under the covers (to prevent hypothermia, of course!). No theme this time--just a mid-winter party for all to enjoy. We want to know what YOU'D do for a Klondike Bear (and let's be honest, what WOULDN'T you do for a Klondike Bear). See who's going...

Hotel Information

Most of you should be familiar with the Marriott Townplace Suites (22 Holland Ave. Albany, NY). As always, be sure to ask for the "BEAR ALBANY DISCOUNT" when calling to get our special rates (518-860-1500). There's no event registration fees and be sure to take advantage of the hotel's FREE SHUTTLE so you don't have to drive to the bars! Then, once you're out at the bars, ask one of the Bear Albany gentlemen about the hospitality suite for complimentary refreshments and fun when the bar party is over.

Friday: Meat & Greet (9pm)

Klondike bear weekend kicks off on Friday January 16th @ WaterWorks Pub (76 Central Ave) for the BEARAOKE MEAT & GREET. Come have a couple drinks and then sing your favorite song for the gang. It's a great time to meet new friends and "greet" 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: All day

Check out local businesses on Delaware Avenue in Albany such as Bake For You (540 Delaware Ave) for sweet treats or the Fort Orange General Store (296 Delaware Ave).

Basic Knots for Bondage Beginners (3-5pm)

For those interested in continuing education: Please check out a free Ropes course at ROCKS, 3pm-5pm, as Harness Albany's own Jay Rood demonstrates basic knots for the bondage beginners!

Pool Party (1-5pm)


As always, our host hotel Marriott Towneplace Suites has its pool and hot tub open all day, so whether your coming back in from the cold or just want to stay in all day, you're likely to find your fellow bear brothers kicking back and relaxing at the pool. Don't forget your bathing suit!

Klondike Bear Party! (9pm)

Join us for the big event! Come out Saturday January 17th at 9pm to the Klondike main event at ROCKS (77 Central Ave). Head into the bar for awesome drink specials, great dance music, and a late night bite to eat around midnight. There's $7 donation at the door, which benefits the C4 AIDS Ward in Albany Medical Center. See who's going...

Sunday: Brunch (12pm)

Head over with the Bear Albany gang to McGeary's Irish Pub (4 Clinton Square) to have a delicious lunch. The staff is extremely bear-friendly, they have a pretty great lunch menu, and they'll even give you 20% off your lunch check by saying you're with Bear Albany. It should also be mentioned that it's the perfect place for those in dire need of a little "hair of the dog" on Sunday morning.

Pot Luck Dinner (5pm)

For those of you sticking around on Sunday, ROCKS will be hosting a Pot Luck Dinner in conjunction with Bear Weekend and Martin Luther King's Birthday, Jan 18 at 5:00. There will be $4 Long Island Ice Teas! You'll be able to enjoy Peter's delicious Chili and David's infamous Southern Chicken. Feel free to bring a dish of your own, or if you don't like to cook, just come enjoy the fun. See who's going...

Bear Albany: Holiday Happy Hour (12/17)


For all the locals, or those who just want to make the trip to Albany, we welcome you to join us for a night of fun, friends, fur, cocktails, and holiday merriment. Join us at Rocks (77 Central Ave. Albany) from 5-8pm on Wednesday the 17th to see your friends before we all go our separate ways for the holidays. 

Drink Specials:
+S'mores Vodka shots: $2
+Pecan Whiskey shots: $2
+All Captain Morgan White Rum drinks: $7
And 2 for 1 of all drinks all evening

If you get the chance, try to bring a canned good or three. We will be collecting donations and delivering them to the Albany Damien Center. 

This will be a fun time in a more casual setting than the usual bear run. See who's going!

Anniversary Party (November 7-9, 2014)


BEAR ALBANY is turning NINE and we want you to celebrate with us. Bear Albany has been serving up your favorite northeast bear runs since 2005 and some of you have been there with us since the very beginning. This time, don't worry about themes or costumes; just show up ready to have a good time. See who's going...

Hotel Information

Most of you should be familiar with the Marriott Townplace Suites (22 Holland Ave. Albany, NY). As always, be sure to ask for the "BEAR ALBANY DISCOUNT" when calling to get our special rates (518-860-1500). There's no event registration fees and be sure to take advantage of the hotel's FREE SHUTTLE so you don't have to drive to the bars!

Friday: Meat & Greet (9pm)

Anniversary weekend kicks off on Friday November 7th @ WaterWorks Pub for the BEARAOKE MEAT & GREET (76 Central Ave). Come have a couple drinks and then sing your favorite song for the gang. It's a great time to "meat" new friends and "greet" 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. Then, at midnight, we'll head across the street to Rocks to celebrate the birthday of its owner, Lance!

Saturday: Pool Party (all day)
As always, our host hotel Marriott Towneplace Suites has its pool and hot tub open all day, so whether your coming back in from the cold or just want to stay in all day, you're likely to find your fellow bear brothers kicking back and relaxing at the pool. Don't forget your bathing suit!

Anniversary Party! (9pm)

Join us for the big event! Come out Saturday November 8th at 9pm to the Anniversary main event at ROCKS (77 Central Ave). Head into the bar for awesome drink specials, great dance music, and a late night bite to eat around midnight. We'll have "cubcakes" as we look back on the 9 years of bears having fun in Albany. There's $7 donation at the door, which benefits the C4 AIDS Ward in Albany Medical Center.

Sunday: Brunch (12pm)

Head over with the Bear Albany gang to McGeary's Irish Pub (4 Clinton Square) to have a delicious lunch. The staff is extremely bear-friendly, they have a pretty great lunch menu, and they'll even give you 20% off your lunch check by saying you're with Bear Albany. It should also be mentioned that it's the perfect place for those in dire need of a little "hair of the dog" on Sunday morning.

Saturday Sunday: Albany Comic Con (10am-5pm)

For those of you who need to get your NERD ON, check out the beefy boys at Albany Comic Con. The show starts at 10am and goes through 5pm. They announce the winner of their costume contest at 4pm for those of you brave enough to take that challenge. 

Toga Bear (September 12-14, 2014)


Bear Albany is going GREEK as we welcome the fall season. As if you needed an excuse to wear less to the bar, we challenge you to break out the extra bedsheets as you show Albany how HOT you look in a toga! The TOGA PARTY on SEPTEMBER 13th will offer a clothes check, allowing you to don your toga and enjoy the drink specials, the free midnight snacks, and most importantly the most fun-loving bears the northeast has to offer. See who's going...

Hotel Information

Most of you should be familiar with the Marriott Townplace Suites (22 Holland Ave. Albany, NY). As always, be sure to ask for the "BEAR ALBANY DISCOUNT" when calling to get our special rates (518-860-1500). There's no event registration fees and be sure to take advantage of the hotel's FREE SHUTTLE so you don't have to drive to the bars!

Friday: Meat & Greet (9pm)

UNDERBEAR weekend kicks off on Friday May 30th @ WaterWorks Pub for the BEARAOKE MEAT & GREET (76 Central Ave). Come have a couple drinks and then sing your favorite song for the gang. It's a great time to "meat" new friends and "greet" 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: Fall! So much to do!

Traditionally BEAR ALBANY hosts a Saturday day event, but there is so much to do in the Greater Capital Region during the late Summer and early Fall! Here are a few things you might consider during TOGA BEAR weekend. See who's going...
Saturday: TOGA BEAR! (9pm)

Come out Saturday September 13th at 9pm to the TOGA BEAR main event at ROCKS (77 Central Ave). Show us your hottest TOGA by leaving your clothes at the coat check station, then head into the bar for awesome drink specials, great dance music, and a late night bite to eat around midnight. There's $7 donation at the door, 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 (12pm)

Head over with the Bear Albany gang to McGeary's Irish Pub (4 Clinton Square) to have a delicious lunch. The staff is extremely bear-friendly, they have a pretty great lunch menu, and they'll even give you 20% off your lunch check by saying you're with Bear Albany. It should also be mentioned that it's the perfect place for those in dire need of a little "hair of the dog" on Sunday morning. See who's going...

Bear Your Soul (Aug 06-10, 2014)

Bear Your Soul Summer Camp

Our friends at Easton Mountain are putting on a fantastic weekend that you won't want to miss. BEAR YOUR SOUL SUMMER CAMP runs from Aug 06-10 and takes the idea of a Bear Run (which includes food, music, sauna, and hot tub time) to the next level by adding connecting, male-bonding, and growth experiences that are offered at Easton Mountain. In-between the fun and frolic you'll experience workshops that explore masculinity, body image, healing touch and more! Find out more...

Bear Your Soul Pool PartyFor those of you busy bears who don't have the time available, the afternoon POOL PARTY on Saturday Aug 9th (3-8pm) is the perfect solution. In addition to a relaxing afternoon at the pool, access to the relaxing and serene surroundings of Easton Mountain, you'll be treated to a Hawaiian Pig Roast, as well as a Bearapolooza Concert! It'll be a wonderful day worth remembering. More info on the Pool Party...

If you're looking forward to the full spiritual experience as most of us are, Freddy is offering 25% off for the whole camp to anyone who mentions "Bear Albany". Just drop him an email at freddy@eastonmountain.org and let him know what package you're interested in. Also, be sure to check out the main event page which includes all rates, information on the workshops, nature events such as hiking, canoeing, and bonfires, and all other details. Find out more...

Bear Overboard (Jun 20, 2014)


Join your fellow Bears for the first Bear Overboard Cruise! evening cruise on the Hudson as part of the Hudson Pride Celebration! The "3-hour toursets sail at 9pm from the docks in Hudson NY, and we'll cruise and party until 11pm. There will be a cash bar, performance by the infamous Beardonna, food by Park Falafel, and music by DJs Prephab! Event sponsored by Bear Albany, Hudson Valley Bears, and the Half Moon Restaurant in Hudson, NY. See who's going...

Tickets are limited, so order your tickets now using the following link:
http://www.hudsonpridefoundation.org/2014-boat-cruise-tickets

Come help us take "cruising" to the next level and join us for the Bear Overboard Cruise!

And for those of you looking to escape for the weekend, check out the event schedule for Hudson Pride the following day: http://www.hudsonpridefoundation.org/

Hope to see ya'll there.

~ Wheelercub

Underbear (May 30 - Jun 01, 2014)


What's sexier then a beefy man in his underwear? Not much! Which is exactly why we're celebrating all you thick, hunky, guys at our UNDERBEAR party on May 31, 2014! That's right, due to popular demand we're doing our first underwear night in a very long time -- and let's face it, nothing really says summer is around the corner like a thick, JUICY, sizzling hot, piece of MAN-BEEF (give or take on the smokey flavor). See who's going...

Hotel Information

Most of you should be familiar with the Marriott Townplace Suites (22 Holland Ave. Albany, NY). As always, be sure to ask for the "BEAR ALBANY DISCOUNT" when calling to get our special rates (518-860-1500). There's no event registration fees and be sure to take advantage of the hotel's FREE SHUTTLE so you don't have to drive to the bars!

Friday: Meat & Greet (9pm)

UNDERBEAR weekend kicks off on Friday May 30th @ WaterWorks Pub for the BEARAOKE MEAT & GREET (76 Central Ave). Come have a couple drinks and then sing your favorite song for the gang. It's a great time to "meat" new friends and "greet" 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: FunPlex Fun Park (2pm)

It's May. The weather's great! After hanging out at the hotel pool, come join us as we head to Funplex Funpark in East Greenbush (12 minutes from the hotel) for some mini golf. There are plenty of other attractions like go karts and batting cages for anyone interested. For those who would like to carpool, we'll be leaving from the host hotel lobby at 2pm. See who's going...

Saturday: Underbear (9pm)

Come out Saturday May 31st at 9pm to the UNDERBEAR main event at ROCKS (77 Central Ave). Show us your hottest underwear by leaving your clothes at the coat check station, then head into the bar for awesome drink specials, great dance music, and a late night bite to eat around midnight. Expect to see an array of scantily clad, rough & tumble MEN showing off their best pair of undies! See what they've got, show 'em what you want, and the rest is nobody else's business! There's $7 donation at the door, 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 (12pm)

Head over with the Bear Albany gang to McGeary's Irish Pub (4 Clinton Square) to have a delicious lunch. The staff is extremely bear-friendly, they have a pretty great lunch menu, and they'll even give you 20% off your lunch check by saying you're with Bear Albany. It should also be mentioned that it's the perfect place for those in dire need of a little "hair of the dog" on Sunday morning. See who's going...

Fairytale Fantasy (Feb 28 - Mar 02, 2014)





Unicorns, rainbows, and bears, OH MY! Bear Albany is teaming up with EGO Parties to thaw off our nether regions and shake off the cold of winter. This special evening will feature big furry fun beefcakes, fantastic fantasy inspired performances by the EGO gang, and dancing till everyone is seeing double rainbows. For those of you unfamiliar with EGO Parties, they're hosted by Isis Vermouth and feature some of the most unique shows in the Albany and Hudson Valley regions. Performances range from classic camp, to performance art, hard core trash, and everything in-between. Whatever form they take, the demented divas of EGO are sure to leave a fabulous permanent scar. See who's going...

Hotel Information

We've been hearing "sold out" complaints from people trying to book rooms for our upcoming Fairytale Fantasy weekend (Feb 28 - Mar 02). After speaking with the hotel, we found out that they have made some changes to their reservation system. Currently the regular front desk staff can't bypass the automatic system requiring a 3-day stay and we're caught in the cross-fire while they figure things out. So we have been instructed to contact the Marriott Towneplace Suites Sales Office directly at (518) 860-1509 to make reservations. Tell them that you're "making a reservation for Bear Albany" and someone should be able to help you. If you need further assistance, you can ask for Emily Wood-LeClerc (Sales Mgr).

We've also been informed that as of Monday afternoon, there are approximately 10 rooms available for Friday night and 21 still available for Saturday evening. These will fill up extremely fast in the next couple days due to a Wrestling Convention also taking place in the Albany Capital Region. So we HIGHLY RECOMMEND that you don't hesitate and reserve your rooms today. See who's going...

Friday: I am Divine (6pm)

For those of you getting into town early, a bunch of the guys are heading over to the world famous Proctor's Theater in Schenectady to see "I AM DIVINE" as part of QFEST 2014. It's a wonderful documentary about one of the filthiest persons ever to walk this planet... the legendary, the outrageous, the one and only John Waters star, Divine. Pre order tickets here: https://www.proctors.org/events/qfest-divine

Meat & Greet (9pm)

Fairytale Fantasy weekend kicks off on Friday Feb 28th @ WaterWorks Pub for the BEARAOKE MEAT & GREET (76 Central Ave). Come have a couple drinks and then sing your favorite fantasy song for the gang. It's a great time to "meat" new friends and "greet" 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: Dave & Buster's (3pm)

After you dry off from taking a dip in the hotel pool, join the bears as we head to DAVE & BUSTER'S at Crossgates Mall for food, drinks, and arcade games. Let's all meet in the lobby just before 3pm to organize some car pools to head over. And if you're not around the hotel, feel free to meet us at D&B (just look for the bears having a blast). Large table reservations can be made in advance for you and your friends by calling (518) 313-4500. See who's going...

** For those unfamiliar with Dave and Buster's, it's like sports bar meets Chuck E Cheese targeted at adults. They have a full restaurant for your pre-Rocks dinner, a full bar, and food and drink combos that come with game tokens.

Fairytale Fantasy (9pm)

At 9pm, come out to ROCKS Bar for the FAIRYTALE FANTASY main event (77 Central Ave). Snuggle up to the bar with your buddies and get ready for some of the craziest midnight performances you may ever see by the Club EGO. As always, we'll have great drink specials, a snack around midnight, and plenty of cute guys, to warm up to all night long. 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 (12pm)

We've got two great choices for those of you looking for a bite to eat before heading out. For those of you who want something a little more low-key, we recommend heading over to McGeary's Irish Pub (4 Clinton Square) to have a delicious lunch from 12 till 2pm. The staff is extremely bear-friendly, they have a pretty great lunch menu, and they'll even give you 20% off your lunch check by saying you're with Bear Albany. It should also be mentioned that it's the perfect place for those in dire need of a little "hair of the dog" on Sunday morning. See who's going...

Next, local restaurants are having the first "Best Chili in the Capital Region Award" at ROCKS Bar (77 Central Ave) from 12 until 3pm. Participation in the tasting will be $10 in advance or $15 at the door. There will also be a 50/50 Raffle, great drink specials to go along with your chili tasting, and it's sure to be a lot of fun. See who's going...

86th Annual Academy Awards (6pm)

If you're sticking around town for a bit, QFEST 2014 is doing the ONLY OFFICIAL public showing of the 86th Annual Academy Awards on the GIANT screen! There will be a red carpet to walk on, cameras to mug for, plenty of booze to purchase, hollywood trivia, and prizes! The idea is to relax with "family", get some drinks, and have a good old fashioned queer time. Hosted by America's favorite lesbian - Ellen - the Oscars are sure to deliver excitement, anger and drama. More information: https://www.proctors.org/events/qfest-oscars

Winter Party (Jan 17-19, 2014)


2014 is here and we're getting together to celebrate the end of the holiday season with our post-holiday winter weekend. Say goodbye to holiday music, tinsel garland, and family obligations. Then to snuggle up with a bunch of hunky guys acting like big warm polar bears. It's time to get calm, cool, and ready for our furry season of giving. See who's going...

Hotel Information

Most of you should be familiar with the Marriott Townplace Suites. As always, be sure to ask for the "BEAR ALBANY DISCOUNT when calling to get our special rates (518-860-1500). There's no event registration fees and be sure to take advantage of the hotel's FREE SHUTTLE so you don't have to drive to the bars!

Friday Evening

Our winter BEAR ALBANY weekend kicks off on Friday Jan 17th @ WaterWorks Pub for our traditional BEARAOKE 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. 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

BEAR ALBANY would like to invite you to The Westerner on Saturday morning, January 18, 2014! The Westerner is a gay business that is pulling out all the stops for a BEAR ALBANY visit! The Beekman Boys will be signing their books that day and everyone that attends from BEAR ALBANY will receive 2 entries in the door prize raffle later Saturday night during BEAR ALBANY at ROCKS! About 20 miles outside Albany, this a great event for those who want to get out and explore and still be back in time for the Saturday afternoon pool party! Either drive down or meet at the Host Hotel at 10:45AM on the 18th! Grab a cup of coffee and a delicious scone prepared by The Fifth Tier Baking Company! We will caravan down for those that don't want to use their GPS and want delicious scones. See who's going...

Don't forget to pack your bathing suit so you can head down to the host hotel's heated indoor pool, for a warm and wet afternoon of lazy polar bears, and beefy boys having fun. It's a great time to make new friends while getting in some R&R after the long holidays with family. See who's going...

Saturday Evening

At 9pm, come out to ROCKS Bar for the WINTER BEAR main event (77 Central Ave). Come snuggle up to the polar bears or yourself your very own abominable snowman to keep you warm. As always, we'll have great drink specials, a snack around midnight, and plenty of cute guys, to warm up to all night long. 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

We're heading over to McGeary's Irish Pub (4 Clinton Square) on Sunday to have a delicious lunch before heading out for the weekend. The staff is extremely bear-friendly, they have a pretty great lunch menu, and they'll even give you 20% off your lunch check by saying you're with Bear Albany. It should also be mentioned that it's the perfect place for those in dire need of a little "hair of the dog" on Sunday morning. See who's going...