Mark your calendars, because the Mass Bears & Cubs have planned a special day on Sunday, November 19th, at Club Cafe.
Start your day brunching with friends at Club Cafe. Following that you can do some early holiday browsing and shopping. The group will host its first “Boston Bear Boutique” from 12PM to 4PM.
Participants can also enjoy Club Cafe’s half-price menu all afternoon.
And be sure you don’t forget the monthly Bear Tea at Club Cafe which will start at 5PM.
This weekend Mass Bears and Cubs will host their annual Mr. Boston Bear and Cub competition with events scheduled throughout the weekend. The “main event” which includes the voting and naming winners will take place on Saturday, October 14th at the Alley Bar in Downtown Crossing.
Come cheer on the contestants and support the Greater Boston Bear and Cub community. This is a friendly and welcoming group of guys.
The 20204 Mr. Boston Bear and Cub competition weekend will include:
Mass Bears & Cubs is looking to tap into Boston’s creative community and is calling artists and designers of all persuasions to help design this years Boston Bear/Boston Cub 2024 title competition event t-shirt. The annual event takes place in October, so they are asking anyone interested to submit a design for consideration. This year’s theme is Bears and Cubs/Scrawny, Brawny, Cuddly.
Designs should be submitted by email to massbearsandcubs@gmail.com before September 25th in a format suitable for reproduction. By submitting a design, you are providing Mass Bears and Cubs with reproduction rights digitally, in print, and on physical merchandise, including but not limited to t-shirts. After community voting has closed, all creatives will receive individual online acknowledgements
If you have questions, email massbearsandcubs@gmail.com or you can reach out to them through their official social media channels Facebook or Instagram.
With the influx of so many new residents at the start of each academic year, I like to update and share this post. If you are new to the area or looking to meet more people outside of a bar setting, the groups listed below might be a good first step.
If you don’t see relevant or up-to-date information in the links shared below, contact me, and I can help find a contact for that group to learn more.
BAGLY is a youth-led, adult-supported social support organization committed to social justice, and creating, sustaining, and advocating for programs and policies for gay youth (volunteers are always welcome).
Boston Gay Men’s Chorus is one of New England’s largest and most successful community-based choruses. Auditions will be held on September 10, 2023.
Boston Gay Men’s Books Club is a monthly book club on MeetUp that focuses on literature by and about gay men. Their next MeetUp is on 9/19 at the BPL to discuss Virology by Joseph Osmundson.
Boston Gaymers is a thriving gaymer community, that holds various in-person and virtual events to bring together members and to have fun.
Boston LesBiGay Urban Foundation creates safe spaces for events to help build lasting relationships by breaking the cycle of dysfunction in marginalized communities and helping to make medical and mental health awareness a priority to help lift up the black/brown/Latino LGBTQ+ innercity community.
Boston Prime Timers is a social organization of mature gay and bisexual men and their friends who join together for educational, support, and social activities.
Boston Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence an areligious Order of Queer, Clown Nuns who pledge to promulgate joy and to eliminate stigmatic guilt by volunteering, activism, entertaining, and educating people.
Boston Sober Gay Sundays is a private FB group that organizes social events for people who identify as sober in the LGBTQIA+ community. Learn more about the group, members, and activities they organize by requesting to join the group.
Dignity Boston is a progressive, inclusive community of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender Catholics and their allies.
Fenway Health has been serving the local LGBT community for more than 40 years; the Fenway and AAC are always looking for volunteers.
Frolic (Formerly Men of Melanin Magic) is an active social group for those who identify as queer men of color. They host an annual Men of Color Weekend in Provincetown called Frolic, and co-host Bussdown Fridays with Gay Mafia Boston at Legacy each Friday night among several other monthly events.
Gay Beer Club is a Bosto-based organization that produces events and gatherings for members of the gay community.
Gay For Good mobilizes the LGBT community to interact with the greater community by volunteering their time with different monthly activities.
Gays for Patsy is a country western dancing club that meets weekly on Sundays at the Calvary Church, 300 Mass. Ave. 6:30-8:30 pm. The first hour is for beginners.
History Project is a volunteer-driven organization established in 1980 that focuses on preserving the history of Boston’s LGBT community to make it accessible to future generations.
Keshet works to ensure the full equality of all LGBTQ Jews and their families. The group also creates spaces in which all queer Jewish youth feel seen and valued and work to advance LGBTQ rights nationwide.
LesbianNightLife is a very active social group that hosts events throughout the month including monthly tea dances at Dorchester Brewing Company, single social nights, harbor cruise parties, and more.
LGBT Elders of Color is a local group that conducts outreach to isolated LGBT older adults of color who build community through events, and creative programs.
Mass Asian & Pacific Islanders (MAP) is a group that provides health counseling & support, referral & screening services, as well as general health promotion and advocacy for APIs in the Boston metro area and beyond.
Mass Bears & Cubs is a non-profit corporation, organized to provide and promote an inclusive LGBT+ community through charitable fund raising and other community events.
Mountain Tops if you like to get out and hike, check out this gay hiking group in Boston that organizes trips and hikes regularly.
Naked Yoga for Men Naked Yoga For Men has been meeting since January 2000. For most of its history, it has met twice per week.
Non-Scene Gay Friends of Greater Boston is a place for the LGBTQ+ community to hang out, make friends, explore Boston, and have fun doing a wide variety of activities typically separate from the gay bar “scene.”
OUTbreath offers a safe space for those who identify as queer, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning to come together to explore the practice of meditation and support each other in the community.
Queer Boston Board Gamers is a friendly LGBTQ+ meet-up group that connects regularly to play board games.
Yankee Cruising Club brings LGBTQ+ boaters together to meet, make friends, and most importantly get out on the water. You don’t need to have a boat to join – just a passion for boating.
Apologies if I have overlooked any gay organizations in the area. Add information in the comments section or reach out to me, and I’ll be happy to add your group to this list.
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Sunday, June 4 the Massachusetts Bears & Cubs will host their annual Boston Harbor Cruise with Boston Alliance of Gays Sports (BAGS). DJ Stevie Psyclone will also be returning to make sure there is plenty of great dance music and to keep you entertained.
Boarding takes place at Mass Bay Lines located at 60 Rowes Wharf, starting at 3:30 p.m. and will leave at 4:00 p.m. sharp. The cruise concludes and returns to the dock at 7:00 p.m. There is also a complimentary buffet, cash bar, great music, door prizes, and more.
This annual party is a great way to kick off your Boston Pride Celebrations. Tickets are on sale now. More information about the event and purchasing tickets (which are already on sale) is available here, Mass Bears & Cubs Boston Harbor Cruise
The Mass Bears and Cubs organization is holding their annual Coat Drive – this also includes warm weather clothing like scarves, hats and gloves. They will be collecting donations through February. A collection box has been set up at The Alley Bar (in Downtown Crossing) by the jukebox.
For those who would like to make a donation but cannot get to The Alley Bar in Boston, The Mass Bears & Cubs have pulled together a wish list of what is needed on Amazon that you can look at, here.
If you’d like to learn more about the Mass Bears & Cubs organization, you can visit their website, massbearsandcubs.com, check out their Facebook Page, or email them at massbearsandcubs@gmail.com.
With the influx of so many new residents at the start of each academic year, I like to update and share this post. If you are new to the area or looking to meet more people outside of a bar setting, the groups listed below might be a good first step.
If you don’t see relevant or up-to-date information in the links shared below, contact me, and I can help find a contact for that group to learn more.
BAGLY is a youth-led, adult-supported social support organization committed to social justice, and creating, sustaining and advocating for programs and policies for gay youth (volunteers are always welcome).
Boston Gay Men’s Chorus is one of New England’s largest and most successful community-based choruses. Auditions will be held January 19 and 23, 2022.
Boston Gay Men’s Books Club is monthly book club on MeetUp that focuses on literature by and about gay men. Their next MeetUp is on 9/19 at the BPL to discuss Virology by Joseph Osmundson.
Boston Gaymers is a thriving gaymer community, that holds various in-person and virtual events to bring together members and to have fun.
Boston Lesbigay Urban Foundation creates safe spaces for events to help build lasting relationships by breaking the cycle of disfunction in marginalized communities and helping to make medical and mental health awareness a priority to help lift up the black / brown / latino LGBTQ+ inner city community.
Boston Prime Timers is a social organization of mature gay and bisexual men and their friends who join together for educational, support, and social activities.
Boston Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence an areligious Order of Queer, Clown Nuns who pledge to promulgate joy and to eliminate stigmatic guilt by volunteering, activism, entertaining, and educating people.
Boston Sober Gay Sundays is a private FB group that organizes social events for people who identify as sober in the LGBTQIA+ community. Learn more about the group, members, and activities they organize by requesting to join the group.
Dignity Boston is a progressive, inclusive community of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Catholics and their allies.
Fenway Health has been serving the local LGBT community for more than 40 years; the Fenway and AAC are always looking for volunteers.
Gay Beer Club is a Boston based organization that produces events and gatherings for members of the gay community.
Gay For Good mobilizes the LGBT community to interact with the greater community by volunteering their time with different monthly activities.
Gays for Patsy is a country western dancing club that meets weekly on Sundays at the Calvary Church, 300 Mass. Ave. 6:30-8:30 pm. The first hour is for beginners.
History Project is a volunteer-driven organization established in 1980 that focuses on preserving the history of Boston’s LGBT community to make it accessible to future generations.
Keshet works to ensure the full equality of all LGBTQ Jews and their families. The group also create spaces in which all queer Jewish youth feel seen and valued and work to advance LGBTQ rights nationwide.
LGBT Elders of Color is a local group that conducts outreach to isolated LGBT older adults of color who build community through events, creative programs.
Mass Asian & Pacific Islanders (MAP) is a group that provide health counseling & support, referral & screening services, as well as general health promotion and advocacy for APIs in the Boston metro area and beyond.
Mass Bears & Cubs is a non-profit corporation, organized to provide and promote an inclusive LGBT+ community through charitable fund raising and other community events.
Men of Melanin Magic is an active social group for those who identify as queer men of color. They host an annual Men of Color Weekend in Provincetown and co-host Bussdown Fridays with Gay Mafia Boston at Legacy each Friday night.
Mountain Tops if you like to get out and hike, check out this gay hiking group in Boston that organizes trips and hikes regularly.
Naked Yoga for Men Naked Yoga For Men has been meeting since January 2000. For most of its history it has met twice per week.
Non-Scene Gay Friends of Greater Boston is a place for the LGBTQ+ community to hang out, make friends, explore Boston, and have fun doing a wide variety of activities typically separate from the gay bar “scene.”
Opus Affair while not exclusively a LGBTQ+ organization, it draws many from the community and is probably best known for their monthly cocktail parties to help raise money for local arts organizations.
OUTbreath offers a safe space for those who identify as queer, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning to come together to explore the practice of meditation and support each other in community.
Queer Boston Board Gamers is a friendly LGBTQ+ meet up group that connects regularly to play board games.
Yankee Cruising Club brings LGBTQ+ boaters together to meet, make friends and most importantly get out on the water. You don’t need to have a boat to join – just a passion for boating.
Apologies if I have overlooked any gay organizations in the area. Add information in the comments section or reach out to me, and I’ll be happy to add your group to this list.
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