Mass Bears and Cubs
@massbearsandcubs.bsky.social
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.
Bear Boutique on Sunday, November 23rd, at Club Cafe, noon to 4. No Country For Bearless Men is a luxury beard product company specializing in making artisan crafted products for men featuring unique and complex scent profiles in beard balms and oils. #MBCCommunity #bearboutique #bearsgoshopping
November 15, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Bear Boutique on Sunday, November 23rd, at Club Cafe, noon to 4. No Country For Bearless Men is a luxury beard product company specializing in making artisan crafted products for men featuring unique and complex scent profiles in beard balms and oils. #MBCCommunity #bearboutique #bearsgoshopping
Handsome Hobo Neckwear returns to Bear Boutique, ClubCafe, Sunday 11/23! Selling one-of-kind handmade bowties, cravats in a variety of shapes & styles, 70% materials are rescued, thrifted, upcycled fabrics, giving new life to found fabrics & interesting patterns/designs. #MBCCommunity #bearboutique
November 14, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Handsome Hobo Neckwear returns to Bear Boutique, ClubCafe, Sunday 11/23! Selling one-of-kind handmade bowties, cravats in a variety of shapes & styles, 70% materials are rescued, thrifted, upcycled fabrics, giving new life to found fabrics & interesting patterns/designs. #MBCCommunity #bearboutique
Agency Kink, Bear Boutique Sunday, 11/23, Club Cafe, 12-4. Gear-making shop, items in leather, nylon, rope, wood, metal using hardware that will hold up to all the handling you can dish out. Pick up a harness or a flogger. Find out about custom work to inspire your kink dreams! #bearboutique
November 13, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Agency Kink, Bear Boutique Sunday, 11/23, Club Cafe, 12-4. Gear-making shop, items in leather, nylon, rope, wood, metal using hardware that will hold up to all the handling you can dish out. Pick up a harness or a flogger. Find out about custom work to inspire your kink dreams! #bearboutique
Boston Bear Boutique III, our holiday marketplace event, returns Sunday, Nov 23! Our favorite community craftspeople, artisans, and small businesses return to Club Cafe, along with some new vendors we're pleased to introduce. Follow us as we introduce our vendors over the next week. #bearboutique
November 13, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Boston Bear Boutique III, our holiday marketplace event, returns Sunday, Nov 23! Our favorite community craftspeople, artisans, and small businesses return to Club Cafe, along with some new vendors we're pleased to introduce. Follow us as we introduce our vendors over the next week. #bearboutique
Tea and Pie! Sunday, November 16th, Mass Bears and Cubs presents Brawny Bear Tea! Grab your flannel and get ready to celebrate like a lumberjack! Bear Tea runs from 4 to 10 p.m. We'll be joined by Community Servings conducting their holiday Pie In The Sky fundraiser. #MBCCommunity
November 11, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Tea and Pie! Sunday, November 16th, Mass Bears and Cubs presents Brawny Bear Tea! Grab your flannel and get ready to celebrate like a lumberjack! Bear Tea runs from 4 to 10 p.m. We'll be joined by Community Servings conducting their holiday Pie In The Sky fundraiser. #MBCCommunity
#mediamondays #mbcbookpicks Hollywood Gays: Conversations With Cary Grant, Liberace, Tony Perkins, Paul Lynde, Cesar Romero, Randolph Scott ... by Boze Hadleigh, ISBN 9781569800836. A look at, and conversation with, ten gay men of the silver screen. #MBCCommunity #gayhollywood #gayactors
November 11, 2025 at 4:59 PM
#mediamondays #mbcbookpicks Hollywood Gays: Conversations With Cary Grant, Liberace, Tony Perkins, Paul Lynde, Cesar Romero, Randolph Scott ... by Boze Hadleigh, ISBN 9781569800836. A look at, and conversation with, ten gay men of the silver screen. #MBCCommunity #gayhollywood #gayactors
Lots planned in November! Return of our annual Bear Boutique Holiday Market at Club Cafe, a special extra edition of Bear Tea the same day, November 23. In addition to Bear Tea the 16th, Trivia at the Alley the 20th, and Alley Bears the 22nd. Plus, there may be a pop-up event or two! #MBCCommunity
November 4, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Lots planned in November! Return of our annual Bear Boutique Holiday Market at Club Cafe, a special extra edition of Bear Tea the same day, November 23. In addition to Bear Tea the 16th, Trivia at the Alley the 20th, and Alley Bears the 22nd. Plus, there may be a pop-up event or two! #MBCCommunity
Mass Bears and Cubs + Huntington Theatre bring you discounted tickets to Sardines (a comedy about death), a laugh-out-loud one-person show that explores centering joy in the face of loss.
Tickets: www.huntingtontheatre.org/whats-on/sar...
Use code SARDINES for 15% off
#MBCCommunity #socialbears
Tickets: www.huntingtontheatre.org/whats-on/sar...
Use code SARDINES for 15% off
#MBCCommunity #socialbears
October 30, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Mass Bears and Cubs + Huntington Theatre bring you discounted tickets to Sardines (a comedy about death), a laugh-out-loud one-person show that explores centering joy in the face of loss.
Tickets: www.huntingtontheatre.org/whats-on/sar...
Use code SARDINES for 15% off
#MBCCommunity #socialbears
Tickets: www.huntingtontheatre.org/whats-on/sar...
Use code SARDINES for 15% off
#MBCCommunity #socialbears
#mediamondays #mbcbookpicks Idol Worship: A Shameless Celebration of Male Beauty in Cinema, ISBN 9781891855481. "Here are the actors whose beauty, charisma, and raw sex appeal make going to the movies a distinct pleasure, no matter how good or bad the film." #MBCCommunity #gaycinema #gayhollywood
October 28, 2025 at 12:52 AM
#mediamondays #mbcbookpicks Idol Worship: A Shameless Celebration of Male Beauty in Cinema, ISBN 9781891855481. "Here are the actors whose beauty, charisma, and raw sex appeal make going to the movies a distinct pleasure, no matter how good or bad the film." #MBCCommunity #gaycinema #gayhollywood
Pre-Spooky edition of Bears, Brews and Boys at Dorchester Brewing with Mass Bears and Cubs yesterday afternoon! #MBCCommunity #socialbears @dorchesterbrewing.bsky.social
October 27, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Pre-Spooky edition of Bears, Brews and Boys at Dorchester Brewing with Mass Bears and Cubs yesterday afternoon! #MBCCommunity #socialbears @dorchesterbrewing.bsky.social
Alley Bears! Join Mass Bears and Cubs for Alley Bears, our monthly bar night at the Alley Bar! Start off with cocktails and conversation at the downstairs bar beginning at 9, and then we'll be moving upstairs to the dance floor starting at 10. No cover, 21+ #MBCCommunity #socialbears #alleybarboston
October 24, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Alley Bears! Join Mass Bears and Cubs for Alley Bears, our monthly bar night at the Alley Bar! Start off with cocktails and conversation at the downstairs bar beginning at 9, and then we'll be moving upstairs to the dance floor starting at 10. No cover, 21+ #MBCCommunity #socialbears #alleybarboston
At Boston Bear 2026 Contest, we were proud to present the results of our 2025 Bear Benefactor program. We raised $4,091 thanks to your participation in our events, raffles, fundraising activities! And special thanks to Dorchester Brewing for donation of $909 to bring us to our $5,000 goal!
October 21, 2025 at 9:55 PM
At Boston Bear 2026 Contest, we were proud to present the results of our 2025 Bear Benefactor program. We raised $4,091 thanks to your participation in our events, raffles, fundraising activities! And special thanks to Dorchester Brewing for donation of $909 to bring us to our $5,000 goal!
Boston Bear 2026 thanks all who welcomed him at his public debut, Bear Tea Sunday evening! And thanks also to all who participated in our raffle and to Club Cafe for providing a gift basket as the prize! #MBCCommunity #socialbears #bostonbear2026 #clubcafeboston #BearTea
October 21, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Boston Bear 2026 thanks all who welcomed him at his public debut, Bear Tea Sunday evening! And thanks also to all who participated in our raffle and to Club Cafe for providing a gift basket as the prize! #MBCCommunity #socialbears #bostonbear2026 #clubcafeboston #BearTea
#mediamondays #mbcbookpicks Life as a Unicorn: A Journey from Shame to Pride and Everything in Between, by Amrou Al-Kadhi, ISBN 9780008306106. "From a god-fearing Muslim boy enraptured with their mother, to a vocal, queer drag queen estranged from their family..." #MBCCommunity #gaymemoir
October 21, 2025 at 12:36 AM
#mediamondays #mbcbookpicks Life as a Unicorn: A Journey from Shame to Pride and Everything in Between, by Amrou Al-Kadhi, ISBN 9780008306106. "From a god-fearing Muslim boy enraptured with their mother, to a vocal, queer drag queen estranged from their family..." #MBCCommunity #gaymemoir
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Tonight was a lovely evening at Club Cafe celebrating Ali, Boston Bear 2026's debut witj @massbearsandcubs.bsky.social!!
October 20, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Tonight was a lovely evening at Club Cafe celebrating Ali, Boston Bear 2026's debut witj @massbearsandcubs.bsky.social!!
Join us for the debut of Boston Bear 2026, Ali, at Bear Tea! #MBCCommunity #socialbears #bostonbear2026 #clubcafeboston
October 19, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Join us for the debut of Boston Bear 2026, Ali, at Bear Tea! #MBCCommunity #socialbears #bostonbear2026 #clubcafeboston
Huge thank you due to all of our incredible #bostonbear2026 contestants! Each stepped into the spotlight, shared their life experience, talent, dreams with confidence and passion. They entertained, but also inspired us and made it a night to remember! Thank you! #MBCCommunity #alleybarboston
October 17, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Huge thank you due to all of our incredible #bostonbear2026 contestants! Each stepped into the spotlight, shared their life experience, talent, dreams with confidence and passion. They entertained, but also inspired us and made it a night to remember! Thank you! #MBCCommunity #alleybarboston
Thanks, Boston Bear 2026 Contest judges: Chad Brennan, Devonta Thomas, Eddie Sampson, Shawn Mims, Doug Bronco (top photo, L to R). Judging is a full day's commitment. We greatly appreciate judges volunteering their time! #MBCCommunity #bostonbear2026 #socialbears #charitablebears #alleybarboston
October 17, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Thanks, Boston Bear 2026 Contest judges: Chad Brennan, Devonta Thomas, Eddie Sampson, Shawn Mims, Doug Bronco (top photo, L to R). Judging is a full day's commitment. We greatly appreciate judges volunteering their time! #MBCCommunity #bostonbear2026 #socialbears #charitablebears #alleybarboston
Thanks to our Boston Bear 2026 Contest sponsor, Hingham Institution for Savings, for their support of this year's event! We utilize their conveniently located South End branch, 540 Tremont St, Boston, where branch manager, Celina, is always helpful assisting with our banking needs! #MBCCommunity
October 17, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Thanks to our Boston Bear 2026 Contest sponsor, Hingham Institution for Savings, for their support of this year's event! We utilize their conveniently located South End branch, 540 Tremont St, Boston, where branch manager, Celina, is always helpful assisting with our banking needs! #MBCCommunity
Thanks once again to the Alley Bar for hosting our Boston Bear Contest! Throughout the years the Alley has continued to provide the space, the staging, and the wonderful bar staff who contribute to making this a successful event. Thank you! #MBCCommunity #socialbears #bostonbear2026 #alleybarboston
October 16, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Thanks once again to the Alley Bar for hosting our Boston Bear Contest! Throughout the years the Alley has continued to provide the space, the staging, and the wonderful bar staff who contribute to making this a successful event. Thank you! #MBCCommunity #socialbears #bostonbear2026 #alleybarboston
We'd like to thank our Boston Bear 2026 Contest co-hosts, Dave Sawyer and Kris Knievil, Christopher Fijal, for the amazing energy they brough to the evening! Thank you both for making our event memorable! #MBCCommunity #bostonbear2026 #socialbears #charitablebears #alleybarboston
October 16, 2025 at 12:40 AM
We'd like to thank our Boston Bear 2026 Contest co-hosts, Dave Sawyer and Kris Knievil, Christopher Fijal, for the amazing energy they brough to the evening! Thank you both for making our event memorable! #MBCCommunity #bostonbear2026 #socialbears #charitablebears #alleybarboston
Sunday, October 19, Club Cafe, special edition of MBC Bear Tea - community debut of Boston Bear 2026! Join us in welcoming Ali at his first public appearance, and let's all wish him success in hosting upcoming MBC events! Bear Tea runs from 4 to 10 p.m., no cover, with music by DJ Darrin Friedman!
October 15, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Sunday, October 19, Club Cafe, special edition of MBC Bear Tea - community debut of Boston Bear 2026! Join us in welcoming Ali at his first public appearance, and let's all wish him success in hosting upcoming MBC events! Bear Tea runs from 4 to 10 p.m., no cover, with music by DJ Darrin Friedman!
Join us for this month's MBC Trivia Night, Alley Bar, Thursday Oct 16, 8 pm. Always 3rd Thursday of month. Gather your friends and form a team, or join a team at the bar. Arrive a little early for pre-game socializing over cocktails! Cash prizes for the top three teams, plus a few extra surprises!
October 14, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Join us for this month's MBC Trivia Night, Alley Bar, Thursday Oct 16, 8 pm. Always 3rd Thursday of month. Gather your friends and form a team, or join a team at the bar. Arrive a little early for pre-game socializing over cocktails! Cash prizes for the top three teams, plus a few extra surprises!
Congratulations to Ali, Boston Bear! Save the date - next Sunday, October 19th, Ali and Mass Bears and Cubs will be at Club Cafe Boston for Bear Tea! Join us for Boston Bear 2026's debut event! #MBCCommunity #socialbears #charitablebears #BearTea #clubcafeboston #bostonbear2026
October 13, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Congratulations to Ali, Boston Bear! Save the date - next Sunday, October 19th, Ali and Mass Bears and Cubs will be at Club Cafe Boston for Bear Tea! Join us for Boston Bear 2026's debut event! #MBCCommunity #socialbears #charitablebears #BearTea #clubcafeboston #bostonbear2026
The Brother Bear Award is presented to a contestant who is voted by their fellow contestants as the most friendly, kind, and supportive during the competition. This year's Brother Bear Award goes to Pat! Congratulations, Pat! #MBCCommunity #socialbears #charitablebears #alleybarboston
October 13, 2025 at 7:51 PM
The Brother Bear Award is presented to a contestant who is voted by their fellow contestants as the most friendly, kind, and supportive during the competition. This year's Brother Bear Award goes to Pat! Congratulations, Pat! #MBCCommunity #socialbears #charitablebears #alleybarboston