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...
