The Oct. 27 Bear Happy Hour at Rock & Roll Hotel is “come as you are.” If you happen to be a werewolf or sexy monster, that’s fine. But costumes aren’t required.
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Find the Bears at Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend 2017
Events for Bears, Cubs, Otters, and other wild animals during Leather Weekend in the nation’s capital
Mid-Atantic Leather Weekend is here in Washington DC. Bears will be everywhere. Bear Nonsense will be hosting Bear Happy Hour at Rock & Roll Hotel this Friday. Immediately after happy hour, NYC’s Joe Fiore brings Furball DC to U Street. All weekend the action will be at CODE. Sunday, UPROAR will be packed with ROAR.
Many other events are catering to the Bear community. Check it all out!
The official MAL weekend schedule can be found HERE.
If we missed anything, just let us know!
Thursday, January 12th
Friday, January 13th
Mid-Atlantic Leather 2017 Exhibitors
Exhibitor Hall Open
Friday, 4–10pm
Saturday, 11am–6pm
Sunday, 11am–5pm
Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill
400 New Jersey Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20001
Bear Nonsense
Bear Happy Hour at Rock & Roll Hotel
Friday, 6–10pm
Rock & Roll Hotel
1353 H Street NE, Washington, DC 20002
Free – No Cover Charge
Credit Cards Accepted
21+
Enjoy DC’s traditional Bear Happy Hour. Rock & Roll Hotel is an awesome bar and concert space (but not a hotel). It has one of the BEST rooftop bars in Washington DC.
Furball DC
Friday, 10pm–3am
U Street Music Hall
1115 U Street NW, Washington, DC 20009
$12 in Advance
$15 at door
18+
With music by Honcho (PGH) + Vicki Powell (ATL)
CODE
Friday, 10pm–6am
Glorious Health Club
2120 West Virginia Ave, Washington, DC 20002
21+
Tickets available in the Leather Mart at the Hyatt Regency on Friday and Saturday during MAL Weekend, or online NOW through Fort Troff here:
Friday: http://www.forttroff.com/product/99997.html
Saturday: http://www.forttroff.com/product/99998.html
Both night pass: http://www.forttroff.com/product/99999.html
SHUTTLE: CODE Shuttle provided from the Hyatt Regency to CODE all night from 10pm-6am (FREE). By Taxi it should be about a $10 fare from the host hotel.
MAL Group Play Happy Hour w/ Alex DB & Jacq Jill
Friday, 6–10pm
TRADE
1410 14th St NW Ground Floor, Washington DC
DC Bear Crue Bear Happy Hour: Leather Bear Party/Cigar Party
Friday, 6–11pm
Town Danceboutique
Washington DC
GROWLr RoughHouse: DC Leather Weekend
Friday, 9pm–3am
Green Lantern Bar
1335 Green Ct NW, Washington, DC 20005
Hosted by Billy Santoro
Saturday, January 14th
Mid-Atlantic Leather 2017 Exhibitors
Exhibitor Hall Open
Friday, 4–10pm
Saturday, 11am–6pm
Sunday, 11am–5pm
Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill
400 New Jersey Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20001
Bears Welcome MAL – Boxers and Jocks Dance
Saturday, 9pm–2am
Hosted by 495 Bears
Green Lantern Bar
1335 Green Ct NW, Washington, DC 20005
Free – No Cover Charge
Credit Cards Accepted
21+
CODE
Saturday, 10pm–6am
Glorious Health Club
2120 West Virginia Ave, Washington, DC 20002
21+
Tickets available in the Leather Mart at the Hyatt Regency on Friday and Saturday during MAL Weekend, or online NOW through Fort Troff here:
Friday: http://www.forttroff.com/product/99997.html
Saturday: http://www.forttroff.com/product/99998.html
Both night pass: http://www.forttroff.com/product/99999.html
SHUTTLE: CODE Shuttle provided from the Hyatt Regency to CODE all night from 10pm-6am (FREE). By Taxi it should be about a $10 fare from the host hotel.
UPROAR’s Shirtless Saturday
Saturday, 8–11pm
UPROAR Lounge & Restaurant
639 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001
Sunday, January 15th
Mid-Atlantic Leather 2017 Exhibitors
Exhibitor Hall Open
Friday, 4–10pm
Saturday, 11am–6pm
Sunday, 11am–5pm
Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill
400 New Jersey Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20001
ROAR Sunday Beer Bust (MAL Edition)
Sunday, 4–8pm
UPROAR Lounge & Restaurant
639 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001
JOIN by texting “NONSENSE” to 24587 and WIN
Three members of the NONSENSE SMS list will be chosen to win two drink tickets each for Bear Happy Hour at Rock & Roll Hotel, Friday, April 8. The winners will be randomly chosen and notified by text at 6:00 p.m. Friday, April 8, 2016. You must be 21+ to win. Standard text messaging applies. JOIN now by texting “NONSENSE” to 24587
Greg Sensing from DC Brau Says DC’s Best Nightspot is Bear Happy Hour at Rock & Roll Hotel : Washington Blade
Washington Blade asks Greg Sensing from DC Brau:
What’s Washington’s best nightspot, past or present?
Greg answers, “I’ve always had a fun time at Bear Happy Hour on the roof at Rock & Roll Hotel. Bears are my favorite eye candy.”
READ more at QUEERY: Greg Sensing – Washington Blade
New Gay Bear Events and Venues in Washington DC – January 2016
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There has been a lot of new activity for Bears planned for 2016 in DC and surrounding areas. Let’s take a quick look at New Gay Bear Events and Venues in Washington DC – January 2016.
UPROAR – This newly opened bar near 7th St & Florida Ave NW bills itself as “DC’s Newest Bear Bar.” UPROAR opened January 21st as the first flakes of Snowzilla started to fall. I’ve spoken with Chad, the owner, and he wants to work with other events and Bear groups in DC to compliment current events. A narrow bar and restaurant with two floors and outside patio, UPROAR is holding a Bear Happy Hour tonight at 5:00 pm to continue to introduce themselves to the community.
Woof Den Sports Bar – The bar below the adult shop Bite the Fruit (formerly The Leather Rack) has been rebranded and opened as a new sports bar with pool. I haven’t found much information on what they have planned but they are reaching out to the Bear community.
The Celtic House Irish Pub & Restaurant – Recent Growlr Shout!s have announced an Arlington Bear Happy Hour on Friday, January 29. Check it out.
MORE
Visit DC and Baltimore’s Bear Calendar for more.
Upcoming Bear Nonsense Bear Events in DC
MOVED: Bear Nonsense Bear Happy Hour at Rock & Roll Hotel – Jan 29 2016
Other Upcoming Bear Events in DC
Beltway Bears Restaurant Run, Austin Grill
DC Bear Crue
Bear Happy Hour at Mixer’s
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Nominate Bear Nonsense for Best of Gay DC
We’ve had an awesome year. Let’s get the word out. Please visit now and nominate “Bear Nonsense Bear Happy Hour at Rock & Roll Hotel” for Best Happy Hour and Tommy Cornelis” for Best DJ.
NOTE: ONLY ONE NOMINATION FROM EACH VALID EMAIL ADDRESS PER DAY WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Here are some of my choices:
Q.5 Best DJ: Tommy Cornelis
Q.9 Best Gay-Friendly Straight Bar: Rock & Roll Hotel
Q.10 Best Happy Hour: Bear Nonsense Bear Happy Hour at Rock & Roll Hotel
Q.11 Hottest Bar Staff: Bear Nonsense Bear Happy Hour at Rock & Roll Hotel
Q.15 Best Outdoor Drinking: Rock & Roll Hotel
Q.21 Best Rooftop: Rock & Roll Hotel
FOOD
Q.29 Best Chef: Jonathan Bardzik
PEOPLE
Q.71 Best Stylist: Michael Ian Brauer-Hodges
COMMUNITY
Q.87 Best LGBT-Owned Business: Joe Tresh Photography, Inc.
Q.89 Best Non-Profit: Wanda Alston House Foundation
http://www.washingtonblade.com/2015/08/24/best-of-gay-dc-nominations-2015/
The Baltimore Eagle is Reopening
The Baltimore Eagle has been closed since December of 2012 (“The Evolution of Leather” Washington Blade, January 11, 2013), but now new owners are promising you “a BRAND NEW Eagle, that will rival any bar of its kind in the world!” according to the Baltimore Eagle Facebook Page.
Bear Nonsense is looking forward to the progress in Baltimore’s future.