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Mass Bears and Cubs, a Boston-based 501(c)3 non-profit corporation, produces community activities and charitable events to assist in providing and promoting an inclusive LGBTQ+ community in the New England region.
Jonathan Hanson-Pereira, our official photographer, at Alley Friday Meet & Greet + Saturday contest. Want to be included in our memories of the event? Jonathan will be happy to take your photograph, posted online after the event. No cover Friday night. Saturday tickets: bit.ly/bostonbear2026tickets
08.10.2025 02:01 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
We're pleased to have Eddie Sampson join our judging panel for the Boston Bear 2026 Contest! Eddie currently helps run the WooBears, a social Bear group in the Worcester and Western Mass area, and he is also a member of the Rhode Island Bears. Event tickets: bit.ly/bostonbear2026tickets
08.10.2025 01:26 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
SIR Loves A Lot returns to judge Boston Bear Contest once again this year! Kansas transplant to New England’s ocean state! Held the title of Mr. Connecticut Leather 2025, second runner up at Mid Atlantic Leather, contestant 39 at International Mister Leather 47. Tickets: bit.ly/bostonbear2026tickets
06.10.2025 22:58 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Patrick Moriarty, Boston Bear Contestant #6! Boston born salt and paprika daddy who'll make you bacon the morning after. Loves to garden, cook, lift weights, cuddle, and excited to celebrate big gay joy and connect with his local bears! Tickets: bit.ly/bostonbear2026tickets
#bostonbear2026
#mediamondays #mbcbookpicks Born This Way: Real Stories of Growing Up Gay, by Paul Vitagliano, ISBN 9781594745997. "Based on the hugely popular blog of the same name, Born This Way shares 100 different memories of growing up LGBTQ+." #MBCCommunity
06.10.2025 22:25 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Chad Brennan, Boston Bear 2013, joins the #bostonbear2026 judging panel! Chad also hosts Karaoke at the Alley Bar at least one Sunday a month with a goal of creating a fun and welcoming environment for all to sing! Tickets: bit.ly/bostonbear2026tickets #MBCCommunity #alleybarboston
05.10.2025 22:38 — 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0The Boston Bear 2026 Contestants! Join us Saturday, October 11th, 9 p.m., to cheer on your favorite. Tickets: bit.ly/bostonbear2026tickets
#bostonbear2026 #alleybarboston
Ali Ibrahim, Boston Bear Contestant #5! Ali has been an active member of the Community, a member of the BU LGBTQ+ Center Community, BU Q for Queer Activist Collective, BU Queer First-Gen Students. Tickets: bit.ly/bostonbear2026tickets #bostonbear2026 #socialbears #charitablebears #alleybarboston
05.10.2025 00:56 — 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
#bostonbear2026 Contest co-host: Boston legend Kris Knievil, beloved drag queen for years, known for larger-than-life performances and hilarious, quick-witted comedy, has graced stages of every major Boston LGBT club, captivating audiences with her glamour, charisma, laughs. #alleybarboston
04.10.2025 00:18 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Boston Bear Contestant #4! Anthony LaFauci want us all to know that he's proud to be part of the bear and cub community and thrilled to announce he’ll be competing for Boston Bear 2026! Tickets: bit.ly/bostonbear20...
#MBCCommunity #bostonbear2026 #socialbears #charitablebears #alleybarboston
Tomas de las Casas, Contestant 3! “I love being a big furry, beefy boy and I love supporting you big, furry, beefy boys too! I’m excited to show the world how we can continue coming together no matter how hard times get.” Saturday, Oct 11, Alley Bar! Tickets at bit.ly/bostonbear20...
#bostonbear2026
We're looking forward to joining @bostonspi.bsky.social Sunday, October 5 at Club Cafe for Nunch, a variety show and community focused fundraiser for the Boston Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence Grants fund. Join us in supporting their work! Tix at clubcafe.com/tickets #MBCCommunity #charitablebears
02.10.2025 21:48 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
#bostonbear2026 Contestant #2! Steven is a big believer in kindness, creativity, and meaningful connections - whether sharing stories, savoring the little things, or chasing new adventures. Meet Steven at Contestant Meet and Greet, the Alley, Friday, October 10, 8 pm. #MBCCommunity #alleybarboston
01.10.2025 22:28 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Introducing the Boston Bear 2026 Contestants! Contestant #1: Jay is a born New Englander, recently back in Boston after 8 years in NYC. He works in advertising and loves Queer History, Dry Champagne, and his black leather harness! #MBCCommunity #bostonbear2026 #alleybarboston
01.10.2025 00:19 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A packed calendar for October! Save these dates! In addition to our regular monthly events, the Boston Bear 2026 Contest on Saturday, October 11th! Still a few discounted early bird tickets available: bit.ly/bostonbear2026tickets
#MBCCommunity #socialbears #charitablebears #bostonbear2026
Boston Bear Contest returns to the Alley Bar!
Contestant Meet and Greet, Friday Oct 10 at 8. No cover. Meet our contestants up close and personal.
Boston Bear 2026 contest, Saturday, Oct 11 at 9, $20 cover. Limited # of discounted Early Bird Tickets still available! bit.ly/bostonbear2026tickets
#mediamondays #mbcbookpicks A City Comes Out: Gay and Lesbian History of Palm Springs, David Wallace, ISBN 9781569803493. Today Palm Springs' gay-owned businesses are flourishing. Quite a change from 1960s when a local pastor was run out of town when it was discovered that he was gay. #MBCCommunity
30.09.2025 00:21 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Thanks to all who participated in our raffle this afternoon during our social at Dorchester Brewing, Bears Brews & Boys, benefitting BAGLY! #MBCCommunity #socialbears #charitablebears
28.09.2025 23:59 — 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Tomorrow! Join us for Bears, Brews and Boys at Dorchester Brewing Sunday, September 28, 4 to 8 p.m.! It's DBC's Third Annual OktoBEARfest, the regular monthly Bears, Brews, n Boys, with a German twist! Twisted Gleam will be spinning the beats from 4pm-8pm! #MBCCommunity #socialbears
27.09.2025 22:18 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Boston Bear Boutique III, our holiday marketplace event, returns Sunday, November 23! This free event features a full day and evening of events, discounts, and shopping at Club Cafe!
#MBCCommunity #socialbears #clubcafeboston #bearboutique
Join us for Bears, Brews and Boys, Dorchester Brewing this Sunday, Sept 28, 4 to 8 pm! DBC's Third Annual OktoBEARfest, the regular monthly Bears, Brews, n Boys, with a German twist! Twisted Gleam will be spinning the beats! #MBCCommunity #socialbears
25.09.2025 23:38 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Saturday, September 27, Mass Bears and Cubs Alley Bears, our new monthly bar night at the Alley Bar! Cocktails and conversation at the downstairs bar beginning at 9, then we'll be moving upstairs to the dance floor, music by DJ Wck'd, at 10. No cover, 21+ #MBCCommunity #socialbears #alleybarboston
25.09.2025 02:15 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Join us Sunday, October 5th, at Club Cafe, Nunch with The Boston Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. What's Nunch? A variety show, and a community focused fundraiser for the Sister's Grants fund. Tickets at: www.clubcafe.com/events/nun-b...
#MBCCommunity #clubcafeboston #socialbears #charitablebears
#mediamondays #mbcbookpicks Bad Boys and Tough Tattoos: A Social History of the Tattoo with Gangs, Sailors, and Street-Corner Punks, Samuel M. Steward, ISBN 9781560240235.
22.09.2025 23:36 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
At Club Cafe Sunday evening for Bear Tea with the Bay State Marauders! #clubcafeboston #MBCCommunity #baystatemarauders #BearTea #socialbears
22.09.2025 00:05 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
This Sunday! Join us, Club Cafe Bear Tea, Sept 21st, 4-10 pm. The leather men will be out! Bay State Marauders join Mass Bears and Cubs this month. Jay Falcon, bootblack, in attendance to serve you. No cover, music DJ Darrin Friedman #MBCCommunity #socialbears #BearTea #leatherbear #clubcafeboston
18.09.2025 02:15 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
This Thursday! Join us for MBC Trivia Night at Alley Bar, Thursday September 18, 8-10 pm. (Always 3rd Thursday of month) Gather your friends, form a team, or join a team at the bar. Arrive a little early for pre-game socializing over cocktails! Cash prizes! #MBCCommunity #socialbears #alleybarboston
16.09.2025 19:24 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
#mediamondays #mbcbookpicks Midlife Queer: Autobiography of a Decade, 1971-1981, Martin Duberman, ISBN 9780299160241. Duberman "examines a wide range of issues in his personal + professional life, and politics from early years of gay liberation to 1st reports of AIDS." #MBCCommunity #gaymemoir
16.09.2025 03:42 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Boston Bear Contest returns to Alley Bar! Contestant Meet & Greet Friday, October 10, 8 pm, no cover, contestants meet the Community. Main event, Boston Bear 2026 Contest, Saturday, October 11, 9 pm, $20 cover. Tickets online, limited # of discounted Early Bird Tickets! bit.ly/bostonbear20...
11.09.2025 02:15 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Are you the next Boston Bear? Our Boston Bear 2026 Contest Weekend takes place October 10th and 11th at the Alley Bar. We have one additional contestant spot available... the spotlight could be yours!
Contestant application available online at bit.ly/2026BostonBear
#MBCCommunity #bostonbear2026
