The Urban Bear Weekend New York 2021

The Urban Bear Weekend New York.

The Urban Bear week is a full 4 days of furry frisky fun. From bear parties to street fairs to yoga mats and beer blasts, this event has you covered!

Since Urban Bear Weekend first hit the city in 2008, Gotham’s bear scene has evolved from gay-nightife subculture to mainstream—beards are practically required in NYC gay bars these days—and the ursine movement shows no sign of slowing down.

The Urban Bear weekend has great parties and events including the big opening night party, the Monster Underbear Party, The Grizzly Guzzler Beer Blast (daily) a stunning sunset disco cruise on the Hudson and the Bears Ahoy after party.

2021 Urban Bears Program

Urban Bear Weekend’s main event is this afternoon’s furfest, an old-school street fair with vendors, artists and community groups on hand. Sunday is the highlight of the event with the NYC Street Fair and Mega Beer blast.

Thursday, September 16

• Opening Night Party, Burgers, Beers & Bears! Julius Bar & Grill 159 West 10th Street, 6pm / Free

Friday, September 17

• Bears Ahoy! Urban Bear Nyc Sunset Party Cruise On The Hudson Music: Dj Jonny Mack
• The Circle Line—pier 83 @ West 42nd Street Boarding Begins 6pm/sails 7—11
• Followed by Clone Old School Sleaze Xxx Party Music: Dj Sugar Jr Rockbar 185 Christopher Street 9pm / $10

Saturday, September 18

• Bear Invasion: Little Island Pier 55 At 14th Street 11:30am / Free
• Afternoon Bear Blast, Venue Tba 2pm
• Honey A Kinky Carnival + Dance Party At The Museum Of Sex, 233 5th Avenue @ 27th St, 11pm / Various Prices

Sunday, September 19

• The 13th Annual Urban Bear Nyc Street Fair, Little West 12th Street Btw. Washington Street & 10th Avenue 1pm-7pm /$20.
• Closing Night Party, Mega Beer Blast, Rockbar 185 Christopher Street, 3pm / $10

Where to stay?

• Stay at the Kimpton Ink48 Hotel with 222 rooms and suites featuring loft-style ceilings and deep-soaking tubs. Each room one comes with expansive views of the city. Alternatively The Greenwich Hotel conceived by Robert DeNiro and New York Hotelier Ira Drukier, is located in the heart of Tribeca, one of New York City’s most desirable downtown neighborhoods.

Other popular hotels within walking distance of some of the gay bars, and a short taxi ride to the others. include:

The New York EDITION   Arlo NoMad Hotel   Cassa Hotel   citizenM Hotel