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Mass Bears and Cubs @massbearsandcubs.bsky.social · 9h

Meet Contest 6, Kevin Wiles. Cat dad, tech nerd, and neurospicy Pisces, Kevin is running for Massachusetts Bear 2027 to bring kindness, connection, and just a little chaos to the community. Massachusetts Bear 2027 Contest, Saturday 10/10, at Alley Bar. Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/massachuse...

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Mass Bears and Cubs @massbearsandcubs.bsky.social · 10h

Contestant 5, Devonta Thomas – Meet SIR Loves A Lot. Also known as Mr. Connecticut Leather 2025. They are a gender queer person who loves bears of all kinds and honey in multiple flavors. Massachusetts Bear 2027 Contest, Saturday, 10/10, Alley Bar. Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/massachuse...

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Mass Bears and Cubs @massbearsandcubs.bsky.social · 10h

Jon Cook, Contestant 4, wants to let everyone knows he is looking forward to performing/competing for y'all this coming weekend! He asks all to please come out and support Mass Bears and Cubs, and make this the year of the bear ❤️🐻 Saturday 10/10 Alley Bar. Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/massachuse...

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Mass Bears and Cubs @massbearsandcubs.bsky.social · 10h

Contestant #3! Sean is a 36-year-old proud fat “daddy” bear running to celebrate bigger bodies and give back to the community that gave him a sense of belonging. Massachusetts Bear Contest, Saturday 10/10, Alley Bar. Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/.../massachu....

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Mass Bears and Cubs @massbearsandcubs.bsky.social · 10h

Tomas, Contestant #2, believes you can be fat, sexy, strong, and beautiful all at once, and he wants to help every bear and cub feel the same! The Massachusetts Bear 2027 Contest, Saturday, 10/10, at the Alley Bar. Get your tickets now! www.eventbrite.com/e/massachuse...

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Mass Bears and Cubs @massbearsandcubs.bsky.social · 11h

Meet Contestant #1! You may have seen Morgan belting showtunes, throwing his weight on the rugby pitch, or dipping into the frostiest of martinis. A proud member of the bear community, he's thrilled to be competing for Massachusetts Bear this year! Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/massachuse...

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Mass Bears and Cubs @massbearsandcubs.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

It's time for some incredible dancing! Our Massachusetts Bear 2027 Contest Warm-Up Party also features Go-Go Bear Benny, with other performers to be announced. Arrive at the Alley, 7 pm this Saturday + enjoy some incredible entertainment before the main event! Tix: www.eventbrite.com/e/massachuse...

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Mass Bears and Cubs @massbearsandcubs.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Amazing entertainment lined up for you at our Massachusetts Bear 2027 Contest Warm-Up Party! A rare occurrence at the Alley: Go-Go Bears! NOBREINER will perform for you, other performers to be announced. Arrive at 7 to enjoy some incredible entertainment! Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/massachuse...

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Mass Bears and Cubs @massbearsandcubs.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

#mediamondays #mbcbookpicks Gay Guerrilla: Julius Eastman and His Music, ISBN 9781580465342. A collection of biographical and musical essays edited by Renée Levine Packer and Mary Jane Leach that explore the life, political aggressiveness, music of the gay, black composer-performer Julius Eastman.

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Mass Bears and Cubs @massbearsandcubs.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Rounding out of panel of five judges for the Massachusetts Bear 2027 Contest is Stephen Hogan Jr, Director of Development at AIDS Care Ocean State, and our original Boston Bear (2011)! The contest is fast approaching, this coming Saturday, get your tickets now: www.eventbrite.com/e/massachuse...

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Mass Bears and Cubs @massbearsandcubs.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Please join us in welcoming Diva Corvette, President of Bay State Marauders and Co-Producer of Mr. and Ms. Providence Eagle Leather, to our Massachusetts Bear 2027 Contest judging panel! The contest is this coming Saturday; get your tickets now: www.eventbrite.com/e/massachuse...

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Mass Bears and Cubs @massbearsandcubs.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Sister Florence, fully professed Sister of the Boston Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, joins our judging panel for the Massachusetts Bear 2027 Contest to take place on Saturday, October 10th, at the Alley Bar! Tickets now available: www.eventbrite.com/e/massachuse...

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Mass Bears and Cubs @massbearsandcubs.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

#SaturdaySolution #TriviaThursday Received bad reviews but noted for Kelly Clarkson making her acting debut as a minor character, Issues 101 was a low-budget independent film about a college student coming out and navigating a love triangle. #MBCCommunity #gaymovies www.youtube.com/watch?v=vR0r...

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Issues 101 Trailer

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Mass Bears and Cubs @massbearsandcubs.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Andrew Lapin, Events Manager for Boston Ironsides, a former Mx. Ironsides, and owner of Vice - Worcester’s new gay bar is a returning judge. Welcome back, Andrew! Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/massachuse... #MBCCommunity #massbear2027 #bearcontest #alleybarboston #socialbears #charitablebears

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Mass Bears and Cubs @massbearsandcubs.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Introducing our Massachusetts Bear Contest judges: Chris Coyne, Connecticut Bear 2024, member of Northeast Ursamen. A healthcare worker himself (RN), he spent his title year raising money for his local LGBTQIA+ health center, Circle Care. Get your tickets now: www.eventbrite.com/e/massachuse...

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Mass Bears and Cubs @massbearsandcubs.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Answer to this week's online trivia question posted on Saturday; feel free to discuss in comments beforehand. MBC Trivia Night at Alley Bar next on Thursday October 15. (Always the 3rd Thursday of month) Can't wait until then? Enjoy trivia with Dave Sawyer any/every Thursday night at the Alley Bar!

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Mass Bears and Cubs @massbearsandcubs.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Meet Rob Claffie, returning as our official Massachusetts Bear Contest tallymaster. While everyone else is watching the action on stage, he's tracking every single score awarded by the judges with laser focus, keeping things fair, fast, and flawless! Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/massachuse...

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Mass Bears and Cubs @massbearsandcubs.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

October is here! We've got a full schedule, including the Massachusetts Bear Contest on October 10! (Use the link below for tickets.) And be sure to check out all the other opportunities to join your Bear Community throughout the month of October! www.eventbrite.com/e/massachuse...

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Mass Bears and Cubs @massbearsandcubs.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

We are thrilled to officially announce the Emcee for the upcoming Massachusetts Bear Contest! Please join us in welcoming Dave Sawyer, who will be guiding us through an incredible evening on Saturday, October 10th, at the Alley Bar! Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/massachuse...

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Mass Bears and Cubs @massbearsandcubs.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Download the New Mass Bears and Cubs App Today! apps.apple.com/us/app/mass-... We're thrilled to announce the official launch, our mobile app designed to bring our community closer and make managing your experience easier than ever. Stay connected, anytime, anywhere! (Android version coming soon!)

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Mass Bears and Cubs @massbearsandcubs.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Show your true colors! Queer History Boston (The History Project) joins Mass Bears & Cubs for CommuniTea on Sunday, October 4th, from 4 to 10 p.m. They will be providing information on the hanky code, the meaning of different colored hankies and their placement. (Hankies on sale in various colors.)

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Mass Bears and Cubs @massbearsandcubs.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

#mediamondays #mbcbookpicks Supergay! ISBN 9781464221590. "Frankie Grande always knew he was different. He just didn't know it was his superpower. Growing up glittery in a grayscale world, he found refuge in the fantasy realms of rainbow belts, telepathic mutants, and intergalactic girlbosses..."

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Mass Bears and Cubs @massbearsandcubs.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

#mediamondays #mbcbookpicks Gay Is Good - Life and Letters of Gay Rights Pioneer Franklin Kameny, ISBN 9780815611134. "Collects approximately 150 letters from 1958 to 1975, critical period in Kameny’s life, during which he evolved from victim of the law to vocal opponent of the law..." #MBCCommunity

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Mass Bears and Cubs @massbearsandcubs.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Thanks to Club Cafe for hosting our Bear Pride Express Yourself Photo Shoot this summer! And thanks to our photographer, Brandon Slicker. Just a few photos here - view the full photo gallery at: slickerphotography.com/.../express-.... #MBCCommunity #expressyourself #clubcafeboston #socialbears

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Mass Bears and Cubs @massbearsandcubs.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

You're invited to join us for our monthly MBC Trivia Night at the Alley Bar this Thursday, September 17th! Trivia starts at 8. Gather your friends and form a team, or join a team at the bar. Cash prizes for the top three teams, plus a few extra surprises! #MBCCommunity #socialbears #alleybarboston

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Mass Bears and Cubs @massbearsandcubs.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

#mediamondays #mbcbookpicks This week's book pick: Queer Heroes of Myth and Legend: A celebration of gay gods, sapphic saints, and queerness through the ages, by Dan Jones, ISBN 9781804190463. #MBCCommunity

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Mass Bears and Cubs @massbearsandcubs.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Nice day yesterday for Worcester Pride! Eddie Sampson Henry C. Paquin Jr. #MBCCommunity #socialbears #worcesterpride

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Mass Bears and Cubs @massbearsandcubs.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

27 days to October 10th, and counting down! We have one contestant spot left for the Massachusetts Bear 2027 Contest. Take your place in the spotlight! Compete for the $1,000 winner's prize! Contestant application available online at bit.ly/MassBear2027 #MBCCommunity #massbear2027 #alleybarboston

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2027 MASSACHUSETTS BEAR CONTESTANT APPLICATION

Application Deadline: September 10, 2026. The 2027 Massachusetts Bear Contest to be held at the Alley Bar on Saturday, October 10, 2026, provides participants with the opportunity to make new friend...

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Mass Bears and Cubs @massbearsandcubs.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Sunday 9/20. Join us to congratulate Ali - Boston Bear 2026 on his outstanding efforts in representing Mass Bears & Cubs over past year! We'll be launching our new expanded Massachusetts Bear title contest. There's one more contestant spot: ask for details on how to be the 1st Massachusetts Bear!

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Mass Bears and Cubs @massbearsandcubs.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Bear Boutique, Club Cafe Sunday, November 15, full day/evening of shopping, exclusive discounts, fantastic food/cocktails, socializing. Support local small businesses, find perfect holiday gifts, enjoy a fantastic day with the community. Vendor info: tony@massbearsandcubs.org

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Mass Bears and Cubs @massbearsandcubs.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

BIGGER, BEARER, BETTER: Join us on Saturday, October 10, 2026, Alley Bar, for the Massachusetts Bear 2027 Contest! Starting at 7 pm with a warm-up party, go-go Bears, entertainment. Then, main event starts at 9 pm. This will be a night not to be missed! Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/massachuse...

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Mass Bears and Cubs @massbearsandcubs.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Thanks to our sponsors, supporters, and all of you who joined us at our events - it was a great summer! As Summer draws to a close, we're already hard at work planning special events for our Fall calendar! #MBCCommunity

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Mass Bears and Cubs @massbearsandcubs.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

#mediamondays #mbcbookpicks Folsom Street Blues: A Memoir of 1970s SoMa and Leatherfolk in Gay San Francisco, ISBN 9781890834036. "An uninhibited writer spilling personal tales of sex, art, and friendship during that first decade of Gay Liberation after Stonewall..." #MBCCommunity

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Mass Bears and Cubs @massbearsandcubs.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Thanks to all attending Jocks at Jacques this past weekend, raising over $900 in support of our Bear Benefactor Program and this year's beneficiary, Queer History Boston. A few safe-for-social-media photos here...you had to be there for the full effect! #MBCCommunity #socialbears #charitablebears

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Mass Bears and Cubs @massbearsandcubs.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

#mediamondays #mbcbookpicks Movies That Made Me Gay, Larry Duplechan, ISBN 9781739773915. "Wonderfully well-informed, witty, acerbic take on iconic Hollywood films, stars, indie cult favorites from an author who is himself a Black gay icon ..." #MBCCommunity #GayMemoir

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Mass Bears and Cubs @massbearsandcubs.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Counting down the days to our September events! Please join us for this month's MBC social events at #clubcafeboston, Alley Bar, Jacques Cabaret, and Dorchester Brewing Company! #MBCCommunity #socialbears

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Mass Bears and Cubs @massbearsandcubs.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Massachusetts Bear Contest: October 9-10, 2026! Our traditional Boston Bear Contest now includes + celebrates our growing community across central + western Massachusetts! Want to become the first Massachusetts Bear? Contestant applications accepted at bit.ly/MassBear2027

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Mass Bears and Cubs @massbearsandcubs.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

#TriviaThursday Jockstraps! Did someone say jockstraps? Some Boston trivia: Jockstraps were invented here 150+ years ago. They've come a long way from being just athletic gear! They'll be featured: Jocks at Jacques, Friday, 8/28. Tix: www.eventbrite.com/e/jocks-at-j... www.wbur.org/news/2024/03...

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Jockstraps were invented in Boston 150 years ago

The jockstrap was invented in 1874 by C.F. Bennett, who worked for a company now known as Bike Athletic, to protect the precious parts of bicycle messengers as they navigated the bumpy cobblestones of...

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Mass Bears and Cubs @massbearsandcubs.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Friday 8/28 Jocks at Jacques w/ Diva Corvette. Models: Ali Boston Bear 2026. Chad Boston Bear 2012. Matt Mr. Providence Eagle 2022. Doug Mr. New England Leather 2025. Aaron MBC Associate. Modeled jocks raffled, mystery model’s jock auction! Tix $10: www.eventbrite.com/e/jocks-at-j... At Door $15.

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Mass Bears and Cubs @massbearsandcubs.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

#mediamondays #mbcbookpicks The Bars Are Ours: Histories and Cultures of Gay Bars in America 1960 and After, Lucas Hilderbrand, ISBN 9781478020301. Offers a panoramic history of gay bars, showing how they served as the medium for queer communities, politics, and cultures. #MBCCommunity #gayhistory

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Mass Bears and Cubs @massbearsandcubs.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

We're keeping things bold + undeniably sexy for a fantastic cause! Jocks at Jacques tickets fund our Bear Benefactor program. 2026 beneficiary, Queer History Boston. Join us, Diva Corvette + DJ Brian Halligan, Friday 8/28 for an unforgettable night! Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/jocks-at-j...

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Mass Bears and Cubs @massbearsandcubs.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Alley Bears Gear Night, 9 to close. Dress Code Enforced. What’s Your Preferred Gear? Leather Harness, Vest, Chaps! Rubber, Latex, Sportswear - Bikers, Athletes, Pups, Furries, Construction Workers, more! Bay State Marauders and Wicked PAH join us! Gear up, take the dance floor, generate some heat!

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Mass Bears and Cubs @massbearsandcubs.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Saturday 8/22 6-9 pm, Gearage Community Gear Swap/Sale at the Alley. What’s Your Preferred Gear? Leather Harnesses, Vests, Chaps! Rubber, Latex, Sportswear, Singlets! Bikers, Athletes, Pups, Furries, Construction Workers! Bring gently used gear you no longer use and take home new-to-you pieces!

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Mass Bears and Cubs @massbearsandcubs.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

#mediamondays Life, Leather and the Pursuit of Happiness: Life, History and Culture Leather Community, Steve Lenius, ISBN 9780984300228. "The first book by Steve Lenius, whose Leather Life column has appeared in Lavender Magazine since 1995... selections from 15 years of columns" #MBCCommunity

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Mass Bears and Cubs @massbearsandcubs.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

#SaturdaySolution #TriviaThursday Private Romeo is a 2011 film. It's an adaptation of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, a reenactment of the play set in an all-male high school military academy, with love blossoming between two cadets. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajEx...

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Private Romeo - Official Trailer

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Mass Bears and Cubs @massbearsandcubs.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Fun afternoon at the Alley Bar for Bears and Board Games with the Boston Gaymers! #MBCCommunity #socialbears @bostongaymers.bsky.social #alleybarboston

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Mass Bears and Cubs @massbearsandcubs.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

#TriviaThursday The answer to this week's online trivia question will be posted on Saturday. Feel free to discuss in the comments beforehand. MBC Trivia Night at the Alley Bar returns next week - Thursday, August 20th at 8 p.m. (MBC trivia night at the Alley is always the 3rd Thursday monthly).

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Mass Bears and Cubs @massbearsandcubs.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

You're invited to join us this weekend for Bears & Boards Games on Saturday, 2 to 6 p.m., at the Alley, and then Madonna Bear Tea on Sunday, 4 to 10 p.m., at Club Cafe! #MBCCommunity #socialbears #alleybarboston #clubcafeboston

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Mass Bears and Cubs @massbearsandcubs.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

#mediamondays #mbcbookpicks Jeb and Dash: A Diary of Gay Life 1918-1945, by Jeb Alexander, ISBN 9781250409157. Brings a lost chapter in American queer history back to life in diary entries of author, a moving and candid portrait of gay life in Washington DC, during the first half of the 20th century

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Mass Bears and Cubs @massbearsandcubs.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Save the date: November 15! It may still be summer, but we're already at work planning fall events! Enlarged, enhanced, Bear Boutique at Club Cafe, opening the holiday shopping season with returning community vendors + some new ones we're pleased to introduce! Vendor info: den@massbearsandcubs.org

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