BEARS IN THE CITY
Open Afternoon, Miscellaneous Venues
Whether you’re a first timer or a steadfast New Yorker, it never fails... there’s always something exciting and new to discover in the greatest city in the world.
Spend a leisurely afternoon on the town—check out The MoMA, Metropolitan, or one of our many museums, visit Chelsea’s art galleries, hop on The Circle Line and cruise around Manhattan’s harbors or take a guided walking tour, catch a Broadway show, experience shopping like never before, or just sit back, relax and sample some of NYC’s mouth watering fare with friends old and new before heading out for a night of debauchery.
OPENING NIGHT PARTY
MEAT & GREET/REGISTRATION
FOLLOWED BY SCREENING OF ‘BEAR CUB’
HOSTED BY HEDDA LETTUCE
Chelsea Clearview Cinemas
23rd St @ 8th Ave.
8pm-9pm Pre-party & Registration
9pm Screening
$10/Free with your URBANBEARTAG
Set in Spain’s Gay Bear scene, Pedro, a commitment phobic gay dentist, unexpectedly ends up taking care of his 9-year-old nephew, Bernardo. When it appears it might become a permanent arrangement, however, Pedro turns to his friends for guidance as they begin to forge a household together. Hosted by the hilariously mean Queen of Green, Hedda Lettuce. www.heddalettuce.com
THE BAÑA POOL PARTY
88 Fulton Street
Doors open Midnight
In a city that bores easily, The Baña Pool Party has been able to find success by bringing a nightlife alternative to New York’s gay scene... and indoor pool and spa party! That’s right Bears! Every six weeks deep in the heart of New York’s stuffy financial district, a 15,000 square foot Russian Spa plays host to the most diverse crowd of half naked guys you may ever see. Baña is pork and beef steamed to perfection!
There is a strict “pool themed” dress code, so
flip-flops and bathing suits are the uniform
for the night, but not to worry…although the crowd is super-sexy, there’s not a drop of attitude to be found. DJ & Special Guest appearance TBA
GO VIP (a $100 Value)
Your URBANBEARTAG upgrades you to VIP admission (a $100 value) which In addition to the main beer/vodka bar, includes access to the FULL BAR all night long in the private Neptune Lounge where your sexy bare-tender
will make sure you feel extra-special; making your drinks, scheduling your complimentary massage with our in-house masseurs or rubbing your shoulders while you soak in the private Jacuzzi.
If you’ve ever been to Baña before, you know that this is the room to be in... ‘nuf said!
$50-$100; Free with your URBANBEARTAG
SLOPPY BEAR 2
Bar-B-Que & Beer Blast
Roof Deck of The Eagle
554 West 28th St @ 11th Ave
2pm with DJ Robbie Rob
Last years BBQ was such a huge success, we’ve moved it to an even bigger (and better) location...The Eagle!
We can't think of a more perfect spot for an afternoon BBQ spent with a couple of hundred Bears, chowin’ down under the sun, drinking up and doing what we do so naturally... getting sloppy! Bring your appetites as they’ll be plenty to eat plus a surprise contest!
$10 Includes all the grub you can eat plus beer blast specials all afternoon long
Free with your URBANBEARTAG
Cash Bar
UNDERBEAR PARTY
at BOXERS SPORTS BAR
37 West 20th Street
10pm till...
The Underbear Party will be part of Boxers Saturday night “Show us Your Boxers" Party. Your Urban Bear Tag gets you into the private Bears Den down below. Sorry, men, standard boxers only (i.e. no jock straps, thongs, tightie whities, or boxer briefs).
1/2 price drinks from 10pm to closing for all men wearing boxers !
THURSDAY 5.13
FRIDAY 5.14
SATURDAY 5.15
SUNDAY 5.16
THE NEW YORK BEAR FAIR
SUNDAY MAY 16
LITTLE WEST 12TH STREET
(btw Washington St. & 10th Ave.)
2pm-7pm
Rain or Shine
Join us out in the open & under the sun for an afternoon of male bonding, New York style. Artists, activities, entertainment, vendors, food and more right in the heart of NYC’s Meat Packing district, just under the newly reopened HighLine Park with DJ Damian Cote.
$5; Free with your URBANBEARTAG
A portion of the proceeds to benefit the LGBT Community Center
Limited amount of spaces available for vendors, artists, community groups and other interested parties.
For more information, contact robert@urbanbearweekend.com. For a list of vendors & entertainment, see the “Street Fair” Page
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Help us make this an affair to remember! We promise to make it fun while you do!
Contact Killer at killer@urbanbearweekend.com
CLOSING NIGHT PARTY
TRUCK STOP: ONE NIGHT ONLY!
with Guest DJ Chauncey D
Penthouse at The Park
10th Avenue @ 17th Street
Doors Open 6pm
Honk If You’re Hairy!
NYC’s premiere Bear Tea Dance Returns to The Park for Urban Bear Weekend. Musclebears, Leather Daddies, Furry Pigs and other critters invade this breathtaking indoor/outdoor space complete with hot tub! (aka the infamous ‘Bear Soup’)
This packed monthly man-fest has quickly become the most talked about party NYC has seen in years. Dance, lounge, or “decompress”
in the soup. With hundreds of hunky men and music by one of
NYC’s most celebrated DJ’s, this is one party not to be missed!
$10; Free with your URBANBEARTAG
CHRISTOPHER ST. BEAR CRAWL
& SCAVENGER HUNT
Friday, May 14
7pm at participating bars
Great drink discounts during Bear Crawl and
all weekend long with your URBANBEARTAG
Bar Crawl begins at 7pm with burgers & beers
at JULIUS, 159 West 10th St. followed by
THE HANGAR, TY’s & THE MONSTER
‘BEHR’ Launch Party
The Urban Bear Opening Night After-Party
Elevate
390 8th Ave. @ 29th St.
Doors open 10pm
Join us after the film and help us celebrate the launch of NYC’s newest Thursday night party, BEHR,
with 2 floors of Go-Go Daddies, Dancing, and drink specials all night long.
$5/ Free with your URBANBEARTAG
THE BACKROOM BEAR COMEDY REVUE
OCHI’s LOUNGE @ COMIX COMEDY CLUB
330 West 14th Street
9:30PM
No Cover/ One Drink Minimum
IT’S BEAR NIGHT IN THE BACK ROOM AT COMIX!
The Back Room is Time Out New York's recommended weekly GLBT comedy night downstairs in
Ochi's Lounge at Comix Comedy Club. This week, it's a special Urban Bear Weekend performance, featuring five of the funniest furry fellows in the New York comedy scene:
NEIL THORNTON This week's bear wrangler, often seen at Ochi's Lounge, Gotham, and Broadway comedy clubs.
TOM RAGU Host & Producer of The Tom Ragu Comedy Revue MIKE KEREN Crown and Anchor, and Host of the
Solar Energy Comedy Review BEN LERMEN Hilarious acoustic songster featured on Logo, HereTV, and SiriusXM
JACKSON ROSS BEST The Duplex and Ochi's Lounge and your host: Cougar Extraordinaire, JENNY RUBIN
....Get there early to get a seat!
UNDERBEAR
*BEAR CITY SNEAK PREVIEW!
See it here first! Set in New York’s gay bear”scene and taking a cue from the popular HBO franchise
“Sex and the City,” BEARCITY follows a tight-knit pack of friends experiencing comical mishaps, lusty romantic encounters and a cast of colorful, diverse characters as they gear up for a big party weekend.
CUB CUDDLE PARTY
RSVP for exact address (see below)
12:30pm - 3:30pm
$10 cover optional, but encouraged; Free with your URBANBEARTAG
You know that wonderful feeling you can get at the end of a party or a group vacation, relaxed and mellow with everyone comfortably draped all over each other in piles? Cuddle Party is getting together a group of handsome cubbish men to do exactly
that at a spacious artist's-style loft, decked out with wall to wall couches, memory foam,
and blankets. We'll start with a group chat to establish rules such as clothes stay
on, no sex, and you don't have to cuddle anyone or in any way you don't want to (see
http://www.cuddleparty.com/rules.cfm). Then we'll get right into the nuzzling, snuggling, and spooning. Wear comfy shorts and a t-shirt, and arrive on time (no latecomers
allowed in after 1pm). Then ask a few cubs to cuddle up!
RSVP at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=114503838585946 or nycmencuddle@gmail.com and the address will be emailed to you the day before. Cuddle Party is in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, just 1 subway stop from Manhattan on the L or J line.
