LGBTQ+ Bears

Chicago's weekly floating after-work meetup for bears and bear enthusiasts — no pretense, just cold drinks, good company, and a room full of people who get it. Every second Thursday at SoFo Tap, 5–9pm. Free.

Fridays at the SoFo Tap belong to GRRR — Chicago's longest-running weekly bear night for the big, the hairy, and the ones who love them. No cover, no attitude, just a packed room of regulars and newcomers who show up...

Disco Bears from Outer Space are taking over Cell Block's legendary backroom for a night of underground and exotic disco beats spun by Zack from Sunday Bunday. No cover, complimentary clothing check, and a dance floor that demands your brightest,...

Eleven years of bears, beats, and all-night dancing — Megawoof is back at Jackhammer for a celebration that's become legendary in Chicago's bear community. Eight hours of dancing with Tim Arnold and Goonz (making his Chicago debut) behind the decks....

Sunday nights at SoFo Tap belong to anyone brave enough to grab the mic. Hosted by Rhett Butlah, Bearaoke is a karaoke night where the energy is high, the crowd is genuinely supportive, and nothing's off limits—country, power ballads, showtunes,...

Chicago's favorite way to survive Mondays. Every week at Hydrate Nightclub, host Mz Ruff 'N Stuff brings a rotating lineup of fabulous queens for a lively drag showcase, backed by beats from DJ MARTIN keeping the packed dance floor moving...

Thursday nights at Eagle LA belong to B Bar — a weekly leather bar tradition featuring $10 draft specials and a lively bare chest contest. It's a relaxed, no-frills gathering that draws regulars and newcomers alike into the leather and...

Eagle LA's legendary Sunday tradition — cheap domestic drafts, a packed leather bar crowd, and the kind of no-nonsense vibe that's kept this night running for years. Show up, grab a beer, and settle in with the leather and bear...

Eagle LA's weekly leather community tradition — a laid-back Sunday night hangout for leather, gear, and bear folks alike. No cover, five-dollar domestic drafts, and a no-pretense vibe make it easy to unwind, connect, and maybe swap some gear along...

Eagle LA's weekly Monday happy hour — Lucki Break brings the leather and bear community together for affordable drinks, free pool, and a laid-back, no-pretense atmosphere. It's the easy Monday reset regulars keep coming back for: strong drinks, good company,...

Thursday nights at Eagle LA belong to B Bar — a weekly leather bar tradition featuring $10 draft specials and a lively bare chest contest. It's a relaxed, no-frills gathering that draws regulars and newcomers alike into the leather and...

Eagle LA's legendary Sunday tradition — cheap domestic drafts, a packed leather bar crowd, and the kind of no-nonsense vibe that's kept this night running for years. Show up, grab a beer, and settle in with the leather and bear...

Swelter takes over the entire complex — Main Bar, CODE Bar, and Nest — for a night that builds from happy hour into a full-throttle dance experience. DREW G behind the decks from 9 PM to 3 AM, the Bear...

Daddy Pop is the Bear Cave's weekly Friday night celebration for rugged, sexy, husky, and hairy daddies, packing the dance floor with pop music radio edits, guilty pleasures, and forgotten favorites — the kind of songs your body remembers even...

The second Saturday of every month belongs to ONYX Deep South — a recurring night in the Bear Cave that brings together the bear and masculine community for drinks, connection, and the kind of vibe that keeps people coming back....

SINGE takes over the Main Bar, CODE Bar, and Nest from 9 PM to 3 AM with DJ Isaac Escalante spinning all night. Happy hour runs 5–9 PM in CODE Bar, and the Bear Cave opens at 8 PM. Free...

Bullpen takes over the Main Bar, CODE Bar, and Nest from 9 PM to 3 AM with DJ Mohammad spinning all night. Happy hour runs 5–9 PM in CODE Bar, and the Bear Cave opens at 8 PM. Free entry...

Daddy Pop is the Bear Cave's weekly Friday night celebration for rugged, sexy, husky, and hairy daddies, packing the dance floor with pop music radio edits, guilty pleasures, and forgotten favorites — the kind of songs your body remembers even...

Friday nights at Savoy Orlando belong to the bears — a weekly gathering for bears, admirers, and friends with go-go boys taking the stage at 8 PM. No cover, free parking, and a complimentary buffet from 6–8 PM (while supplies...

Savoy Orlando's Paradise Patio fills up every Sunday afternoon for the bears community's favorite low-key hangout. Hosted by Beartender Chris from 4 to 5:30 PM, enjoy free burgers and hot dogs while supplies last, cold drinks, and a welcoming, no-cover...

The Friday bear night at Ivanhoe 1915 is a laid-back, high-energy party made for bears, their admirers, and friends. Drink specials run all night, a free buffet is served from 6 to 8 PM while supplies last, there's no cover,...

Friday nights at Savoy Orlando belong to the bears — a weekly gathering for bears, admirers, and friends with go-go boys taking the stage at 8 PM. No cover, free parking, and a complimentary buffet from 6–8 PM (while supplies...

Savoy Orlando's Paradise Patio fills up every Sunday afternoon for the bears community's favorite low-key hangout. Hosted by Beartender Chris from 4 to 5:30 PM, enjoy free burgers and hot dogs while supplies last, cold drinks, and a welcoming, no-cover...

Friday nights at Savoy Orlando belong to the bears — a weekly gathering for bears, admirers, and friends with go-go boys taking the stage at 8 PM. No cover, free parking, and a complimentary buffet from 6–8 PM (while supplies...

Thursday evenings belong to the bears and their admirers at The Stud — cheap drinks, good company, and a room full of people who don't take themselves too seriously. It's the kind of low-key gathering that keeps a community connected.

The Castro's Friday happy hour for bearded folks and the people who love them at The Edge. VJ Joel spins music videos by request while you enjoy 2-for-1 drinks from 5-7pm (plus drink tokens usable anytime). Rotating weekly specials keep...

Cubcake is one of the Lone Star Saloon's signature nights, a playful, bear-friendly party where the room fills up with the community's most loyal regulars and first-timers alike. Expect the historic bar's warm, welcoming energy, a crowd that knows how...

Lone Star Saloon's Queertoberfest brings the bear community together for an Oktoberfest-inspired celebration — expect seasonal brews, the legendary patio, and a room full of people ready to have a genuinely good time. It's the kind of event that feels...

The Castro's Friday happy hour for bearded folks and the people who love them at The Edge. VJ Joel spins music videos by request while you enjoy 2-for-1 drinks from 5-7pm (plus drink tokens usable anytime). Rotating weekly specials keep...

Slut Puppy is Lone Star Saloon's pup play and fetish night, bringing together the leather and kink community for an evening of uninhibited fun. This is where the bear bar's edgier side comes alive — expect a crowd that knows...