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Provincetown Bears prepares a special welcome for Bears to one of North America's most famous gay resort towns. We work with local club managers to program different music and atmosphere for a week of parties. We also allow time to relax and have a true vacation. Our schedule leaves plenty of free time to enjoy the town, restaurants, cabaret shows, National Seashore park, beaches, and the daily gatherings at hotel pool decks. All Provincetown bars and clubs are 21 years old and older (strictly enforced), including the two hotel pools used for Bear Week. Public meeting places such as the active street scene, Town Hall benches, Spritus Pizza and beaches are available for younger cubs to enjoy. Bars, clubs and restaurants are all smoke-free areas in Massachusetts; provisions are often available for smoking outdoors. Traditional highlights of Provincetown in summer include the daily T-Dance and nightly 1am pizza and cruising at Spiritus. The hotels, pools and clubs are mostly within a short walk, and Commercial Street becomes one of our primary venues as a place to see and meet friends. Registration is available on-line until June 22, 2007, and tickets for most individual events will be available at the door. Some hotels are fully booked, but many rooms are still available in Provincetown at guest houses and hotels. See Tourist Info for more details. Please check on-line and with programs at the event for final schedule as some changes might occur. Programs will be available at the Bear Week Info Booth July 12-19, 2008. |
Provincetown Bear Week:
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The Alley in Boston welcomes bears from around the world heading to Bear Week Provincetown. Downtown at 14 Pi Alley between Washington Street and Court Square. Validated parking $5 after 5pm. Visit thealleybar.com for directions. 2pm - 2am. |
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Pool Party |
Crown & Anchor |
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Pool Party |
Boatslip |
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Bear Week Info Booth |
Firehouse 3 |
11am - 4pm |
Herring Cove Beach |
Accessible daily by bicycle and town shuttle bus ($1 fare). |
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Frappo66 Cafe @ The Art House |
214 Commercial St |
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Registration Packets Registrants arriving late on Saturday can attend the evening events with identification. Registrants arriving after Saturday please pick up packets at the Bear Week Info Booth. |
A-House Front Porch |
Noon - 5pm |
KEY EVENT: WOOF ON THE WHARF Welcome party with grill buffet by Bayside Betsy's. $20 admission, included with Bear Week Pre-Registration Packages A & C. Limited at-door admission available. |
Boatslip Resort |
8pm - 10pm |
KEY EVENT: w/ DJ Ted Eiel $10 admission, NOT included with Bear Week Pre-Registration. |
Paramount - Crown & Anchor |
9:30pm - 1am |
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One If By Sea An exclusive bear tour of the Atlantic Ocean's second largest natural harbor with complimentary coffee and muffins. |
Viking Cruise, MacMillan Wharf |
Departs 9am |
Spritual Bears join welcoming congregations: |
St. Mary of the Harbor, Episcopal |
10am |
UU Meetinghouse |
11am |
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KEY EVENT: POOL/BEACHSIDE BBQ LUNCH Included with Bear Week Pre-Registration. |
Crown & Anchor |
11am - 3pm |
KEY EVENT: BEAR TAG T-DANCE Stickers for singles, playful bears and couples. With DJ Chris Racine. No cover. |
Paramount - Crown & Anchor |
6pm - 9pm |
KEY EVENT: LEATHER & CHROME NITE Cover, NOT included with Bear Week passes. |
The Club Purgatory |
10pm - 1am |
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Masonic Lodge Tour and Coffee Reception A special tour of lodge rooms (built 1870) featuring trompe l’oeil painting and Masonic charter signed by Paul Revere in 1795. |
King Hiram's Masonic Lodge |
10am |
Bears At the Beach Head to the left from the beach house, past the point-or follow path from bike parking area on road. Bring water, food and sun screen. Shuttle from town center, or bike to beach - free entry for pedestrians or bicyclists, charge for parking. |
Herring Cove Beach |
11am - 4pm |
Cocktails at Ken & Harrys Gay & Lesbian Advocates and Defenders has been instrumental in fighting legal battles for the GLBT community in New England. Learn more at: glad.org. For bears with registration passes. |
26 Pilgrim Heights Rd. |
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SPECIAL EVENT Details & Advance Ticket information TBA. |
Art House Theater |
10pm |
KEY EVENT: BEARS AT THE A-HOUSE Provincetown’s oldest gay nightclub (est. 1798 - and a gay club for over 1/2 century) invites the bears for a night of meeting and dancing. Includes the Macho Room and Little Bar (no cover) and the Big Bar (dance club and backyard patio, cover NOT included in Bear Week passes). |
The A-House |
10:00pm - 1am |
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Whale Watch |
MacMillan Wharf |
9am (for 9:30 departure) |
Bears Visit PAAM Showcasing the art heritage of Provincetown with permanent collections and current exhibits. For more info, visit paam.org. |
Provincetown Art Association and Museum |
opens at noon |
Sunset Dune Tour & Clam Bake |
Meet at the corner of Standish & Commercial Sts. Book your ticket through ART'S DUNE TOURS - Rob Costa, 508 487-1950. |
6:30pm - 9:30pm |
KEY EVENT: DANCING WITH BEARS A traditional New England CoA tradition New England contra dance called by Chris Ricciotti, the 'Queen Mum' of gay contra dancing. Live music - No experience or partners needed - a gender free dance, and all dances will be taught. EVERYONE is welcome! This is an alcohol-free event with a water, soda and juice bar. $5 cover (included with Bear Week Pre-Registration Package C). |
Boatslip Resort |
8pm - 11pm |
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One If By Land |
Governor Bradford |
9am - noon |
Outdoor Event: Bears in the Woods! See another facet of Provincetown and join some Provincetown Bears for a walk in the woods. Provincetown Bears will provide a picnic lunch near the end of the walk. Please sign up in advance at the Bear Week info booth for the lunch. |
Meet in front of the Boatslip Resort (161 Commercial St.) and car-pool to the beginning of the trail. |
11am - 1:30pm |
Hump Day Karaoke |
Wave Bar - Crown & Anchor |
9pm - 1am |
KEY EVENT: THE VAULT AT LARGE Leather Dancing with DJ Chris Racine. |
Paramount - Crown & Anchor |
9pm - 1am |
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Monument Bears! Ramps inside the monument lead to the finest view in town. The museum houses local history exhibits, natural history (including 1 1/2 polar bears) and an art gallery. Special exhibit this year: A Centennial Selection of Treasures from the PMPM Collection. For more info, visit pilgrim-monument.org. |
High Pole Hill |
opens 10am |
SPECIAL EVENING EVENT: ANNUAL CLUB PURGATORY BUFFET DINNER Supporting Provincetown Bears ($5 donation for Provincetown Bears - included in Bear Week Pre-Registration Package C) |
The Club Purgatory |
7pm - 10pm |
KEY EVENT: CRISCO DISCO 70s and 80s night of original gay club vinyl. Cover after 10pm, included in Bear Week Package C. |
The Club Purgatory |
10:30pm - 1am |
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KEY EVENT: JAZZ BRUNCH Included in Bear Week Packages B & C. |
Michael Shay's Restaurant |
9am - 12:30pm |
SPECIAL EVENT: Bears & Friends by the Sea The Ultimate Tea Dance - Sponsored by A Bear's Life Magazine. Cover, not included in Bear Week Passes. |
Boatslip Resort |
7pm - 7pm |
KEY EVENT: FIREMEN'S BALL Our annual fundraiser for the Provincetown Firemen's Association. $10 cover (included with Bear Week Packages B & C) and raffle. For more information, visit our Firemen's Ball page. |
Paramount - Crown & Anchor |
9:30pm - 1am |
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KEY EVENT: UNDERBEAR PARTY Wind down from an active week and get comfortable with hundreds of furry guys in boxers and briefs. Clothes check provided. $10 cover - NOT included in any Pre-Registration Package. |
The Club Purgatory |
10pm - 1am |
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On most nights of Bear Week our listed venues reach capacity attendance. These are some other favorite no-cover bear gathering places in Ptown.
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