schedule of events

OPEN AFTERNOON

BEARS TAKE MANHATTAN

Whether you’re a first timer or a steadfast New Yorker,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, the High Line or take a guided walking tour—catch a Broadway show, experience unparalleled shopping or just sit back, relax and sample NYC’s incredible food with friends. For more info about goings on in NYC, visit at http://www.nycgo.com

OPENING NIGHT!

MEAT & GREET/REGISTRATION

FOLLOWED BY A SPECIAL SCREENING OF BEAR CITY

Chelsea Clearview Cinemas
23rd St @ 8th Ave.

7:30pm-9pm Meat & Greet + Registration

9pm Screening

www.clearviewcinemas.com

$15/Free with your URBANBEARTAG

Come Kick-off Urban Bear Weekend on Thursday May 12 at 7:30pm for the official SCRUFF app Meat & Greet. Check out tons of other Scruffers, pick up or purchase your Urban Bear Tag and hang out for a special private screening of the smash hit comedy, BearCity, winner of Los Angeles Outfest jury awards for Best Screenplay and Best Actor, this sweet and sexy film has it all: colorful characters, droll humor, romantic drama, and plenty of fur.

URBAN BEAR-B-QUE

ROOFTOP BBQ

The Eagle

554 West 28th St @ 11th Ave

1pm-5pm with DJ Robbie Rob

eaglenyc.com

One of the highlights of last years Urban Bear was the wall-to wall packed roofdeck of The Eagle. We’re happy to say we’re back again so come hungry as they’ll be plenty of food & men to handle any appetite...plus the return of the infamous Beariere contest, so start doing those squats now!

$15 Includes all the grub you can eat plus drink specials all afternoon long. Free with your URBANBEARTAG *Cash Bar/ Rain or shine

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

THE NEW YORK BEAR FAIR

SUNDAY MAY 15

LITTLE WEST 12TH STREET
(btw Washington St. & 10th Ave.)
1pm-6pm

Rain or Shine

Join thousands of men out in the open & under the sun for an afternoon of male bonding, New York style. Featuring food, artists, contests, entertainment, vendors and more right in the heart of NYC’s Meat Packing district, just under the new High Line Park featuring music by DJ Chauncey D of Stache Bash.

$5 suggested donation/Free with your URBANBEARTAG

This event is Rain or shine
A portion of the proceeds to benefit

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Help us make this an affair to remember! We promise to make it fun while you do!
For volunteer opportunities, contact UrbanBearWeekendVolunteerInfo@gmail.com

WEST VILLAGE BAR CRAWL

MISCELLANEOUS VENUES (TBA)

Friday, May 13

6:00pm Beginning at Julius’ Bar & Grill

159 West 10th Street at Waverly Place

Join a parade of bears as we invade the bars of Christopher St. and the historic West Village.

Drink discounts with your URBANBEARTAG and throughout the weekend at participating sponsors

OFFICIAL OPENING NIGHT BEAR BLAST

BOXERS SPORTS BAR

37 West 20th Street

10pm till...

www.boxersnyc.com

Boxers welcomes the hundreds of men coming into town for Urban Bear Weekend and you won’t want to miss the opening night party! With two levels, pool tables, brick oven pizza, beer on tap, full bar, and plasma screens, after work or after the game, it's the place for sports leagues and fans to meet. Boxers NYC offers the longest running Happy Hour in Chelsea - the perfect spot for after work and before heading out elsewhere! Come check out our outdoor space, or chill out around the pool table.

$5/Free with your URBANBEARTAG

FUNNY.FURRY: A NIGHT OF NYC’S BEST BEAR COMICS

BROADWAY COMEDY CLUB

Featuring headliner Ben Lerman, hosted by Neil D'Bear Thornton

Neil D'Bear Thornton hosts a night of mayhem, music, and mirth from the
best bearish comics in the business. Featuring Ben Lerman (Logo TV,
Here TV, and Sirius Satellite Radio), Blake Evan Sherman
(From the TLA film BearCity), Frank Liotti (Law and Order, Laughing
Skull Comedy Festival), Marc Maietta (New York Underground Comedy
Festival), Jackson Ross Best Jr. (The Duplex, Cheroc's Awesome 80's Show),
and Mike Keren (The Bear Show).

BROADWAY COMEDY CLUB

318 WEST 53rd Street

9:30 PM

http://www.broadwaycomedyclub.com

$10/Free with your URBANBEARTAG + 2 Drink Minimum

PLUS!

BULK: THE SERIES SNEAK PREVIEW!

THE CUDDLE PARTY

RSVP required for address (see below)

5:00pm

$10/Free with your URBANBEARTAG

You know that wonderful feeling you get at the end of a group vacation, relaxed and mellow with everyone comfortably draped all over each other in piles? Come join a group of handsome bears & cubs for platonic hugs & snugs in our shorts & T-shirts in an artist's loft with wall to wall memory foam. Must arrive by 6pm for intros and ground rules.

RSVP at nycmencuddle@gmail.com and the address will be emailed to you the day before.

TRUCK STOP AT SEA

HEDONISM ON THE HUDSON

Music by Gustavo

What Happens at Sea, Stays at Sea...

NYC’s infamous Bear party returns with Musclebears, Leather Daddies, Furry Pigs and hundreds of hunky men as we set sail down the Hudson River. Join us aboard the Star of Palm Beach Yacht for a night of dancing and debauchery. With music by one of NYC’s most celebrated DJ’s, this is one party not to be missed!
TRUCK STOP AFTER PARTY WILL BE HELD AT TY’S AT 111 CHRISTOPHER STREET AT 11PM

SPACE IS LIMITED TO 400 PASSENGERS!

THIS EVENT WILL SELL OUT

THE STAR OF PALM BEACH YACHT

Pier 40 @ Leroy Street

Boards 7pm/Sails 8-11

$30/Free with your URBANBEARTAG

Includes buffet dinner This event is Rain or shine

$20 Discount tickets (subject to availability) are available by clicking here: TRUCK STOP AT SEA

Discount Tickets also available at these locations:

The Leather Man 114 Christopher St.

Ty’s Bar 111 Christopher St.

Rainbows & Triangles 192 8th Ave @ 19th St.

BULK is a dramatic new web series following Leo Durán as he reclaims his place in the NYC Bear scene after a devastating break-up. Leo encounters old friends and the possibility of a new romance, but his ex seems determined to stop him from moving on. Join the BULK fan page at Bulk the Series on Facebook

ATTENTION VENDORS, ARTISTS, COMMUNITY & SPORTS GROUPS:

Limited space is still available for vendors, artists, community groups and other interested parties
on a first come first served basis. To reserve space, contact robert@urbanbearweekend.com

BRUTE: THE DANCE PARTY
Sunday, May 15

REBEL

251 West 30th Street

Doors open 6pm

Music by Damian Cote

Join us immediately following the NY Bear Fair at Rebel as thousands of men invade this super sexy multi level nightclub to celebrate the final night of Urban Bear Weekend, with DJ Damian Cote (Buddies and NY Bear Fair 2010)

SPACE IS LIMITED! THIS EVENT WILL SELL OUT

$30 until May 11/$40 at door subject to availability

Free with your URBANBEARTAG

Discount tickets available by clicking here

Discount Tickets also available at these locations:

The Leather Man 114 Christopher St.

Ty’s Bar 111 Christopher St.

Rainbows & Triangles 192 8th Ave @ 19th St.