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.
Toy Drive collection boxes are conveniently located at the Jacques, Alley Bar, Club Cafe + Dorchester Brewing. Wrapping up the toy drive at Jacques, a holiday edition of BELLY, with Boston Bear 2026, Saturday, December 13, 8 pm, but don't wait until then, collection boxes are set up now!
December 3, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Toy Drive collection boxes are conveniently located at the Jacques, Alley Bar, Club Cafe + Dorchester Brewing. Wrapping up the toy drive at Jacques, a holiday edition of BELLY, with Boston Bear 2026, Saturday, December 13, 8 pm, but don't wait until then, collection boxes are set up now!
Giving Tuesday 2025 December 2 harnesses the power of individuals to support their communities. Consider donating to support our mission of creating an inclusive, supportive + empowering community where individuals of all LGBTQ+ identities and expressions are celebrated. Venmo @ MassBears-AndCubs.
December 2, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Giving Tuesday 2025 December 2 harnesses the power of individuals to support their communities. Consider donating to support our mission of creating an inclusive, supportive + empowering community where individuals of all LGBTQ+ identities and expressions are celebrated. Venmo @ MassBears-AndCubs.
Our annual Toy Drive, benefitting the John F. Kennedy Family Service Center in Charlestown this year, is now underway! The Alley is hosting a collection box, located by the jukebox. Please consider donating a new toy, not gift wrapped. #MBCCommunity #charitablebears #alleybarboston #mbcholidays
December 2, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Our annual Toy Drive, benefitting the John F. Kennedy Family Service Center in Charlestown this year, is now underway! The Alley is hosting a collection box, located by the jukebox. Please consider donating a new toy, not gift wrapped. #MBCCommunity #charitablebears #alleybarboston #mbcholidays
#mediamondays #mbcbookpicks Secret City: The Hidden History of Gay Washington, by James Kirchick, ISBN 9781627792325. "For decades, the specter of homosexuality haunted Washington. The mere suggestion that a person might be gay destroyed reputations, ended careers, and ruined lives." #MBCCommunity
December 2, 2025 at 2:03 AM
#mediamondays #mbcbookpicks Secret City: The Hidden History of Gay Washington, by James Kirchick, ISBN 9781627792325. "For decades, the specter of homosexuality haunted Washington. The mere suggestion that a person might be gay destroyed reputations, ended careers, and ruined lives." #MBCCommunity
On World AIDS Day we honor generations of LGBTQ+ people whose courage loss resilience love shaped the community we are part of today. This day is a reminder that our strength isn’t just in how we show up for one another at events, but how we show up for health, dignity, and visibility. #MBCCommunity
December 1, 2025 at 6:06 PM
On World AIDS Day we honor generations of LGBTQ+ people whose courage loss resilience love shaped the community we are part of today. This day is a reminder that our strength isn’t just in how we show up for one another at events, but how we show up for health, dignity, and visibility. #MBCCommunity
We've got lots planned for the month of December! And this month features our annual toy drive, benefitting the Kennedy Center in Charlestown this year (through December 14th). Collections boxes are located at the Alley, Club Cafe, Dorchester Brewing, and Jacques. #MBCCommunity #mbcholidays
November 30, 2025 at 6:29 PM
We've got lots planned for the month of December! And this month features our annual toy drive, benefitting the Kennedy Center in Charlestown this year (through December 14th). Collections boxes are located at the Alley, Club Cafe, Dorchester Brewing, and Jacques. #MBCCommunity #mbcholidays
Our annual Toy Drive, benefitting the John F. Kennedy Family Service Center in Charlestown, is now underway! Dorchester Brewing is assisting by hosting a collection box. Please consider donating a new toy, not gift wrapped. #MBCCommunity #mbcholidays @dorchesterbrewing.bsky.social
November 30, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Our annual Toy Drive, benefitting the John F. Kennedy Family Service Center in Charlestown, is now underway! Dorchester Brewing is assisting by hosting a collection box. Please consider donating a new toy, not gift wrapped. #MBCCommunity #mbcholidays @dorchesterbrewing.bsky.social
Our annual Toy Drive, benefitting the John F. Kennedy Family Service Center in Charlestown, is now underway! Club Cafe is generously hosting a collection box, located by the trophy case. Please consider donating a new toy, not gift wrapped. #MBCCommunity #charitablebears #mbcholidays #mbctoydrive
November 29, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Our annual Toy Drive, benefitting the John F. Kennedy Family Service Center in Charlestown, is now underway! Club Cafe is generously hosting a collection box, located by the trophy case. Please consider donating a new toy, not gift wrapped. #MBCCommunity #charitablebears #mbcholidays #mbctoydrive
Club Cafe has a fun Thanksgiving Eve planned, karaoke @itsbritneybeards 7-10, then dance party @djagaboston. $15 cover starts at 10, 100% to Boston Living Center. Also collecting non-perishable food items for the Brookline Food Co-Op. Join in supporting those in need during these challenging times!
November 26, 2025 at 4:37 AM
Club Cafe has a fun Thanksgiving Eve planned, karaoke @itsbritneybeards 7-10, then dance party @djagaboston. $15 cover starts at 10, 100% to Boston Living Center. Also collecting non-perishable food items for the Brookline Food Co-Op. Join in supporting those in need during these challenging times!
Boston Spirit magazine is a bimonthly serving the LGBTQ+ community throughout New England. Subscriptions are free! And the latest issue features our Bears At The Beach event at DCR Nantasket Beach! Join us in supporting Boston Spirit by subscribing today at: bostonspiritmagazine.com/subscribe/
November 25, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Boston Spirit magazine is a bimonthly serving the LGBTQ+ community throughout New England. Subscriptions are free! And the latest issue features our Bears At The Beach event at DCR Nantasket Beach! Join us in supporting Boston Spirit by subscribing today at: bostonspiritmagazine.com/subscribe/
#mbcholidays That time of year again! Boston Bear 2011, Stephen Hogan's Annual TEDDY BEAR BALL, Friday, 12/5, Providence Eagle, 124 Snow Street. In its 15th year, this event raises money, collects toys, gift cards for Rhode Island children and teenagers born with/affected by HIV/AIDS. #mbcroadtrip
November 25, 2025 at 9:27 PM
#mbcholidays That time of year again! Boston Bear 2011, Stephen Hogan's Annual TEDDY BEAR BALL, Friday, 12/5, Providence Eagle, 124 Snow Street. In its 15th year, this event raises money, collects toys, gift cards for Rhode Island children and teenagers born with/affected by HIV/AIDS. #mbcroadtrip
#mediamondays #mbcbookpicks How You Get Famous: Ten Years of Drag Madness in Brooklyn, ISBN 9781982115791. Journalist Nicole Pasulka raucously documents the rebirth of New York drag scene, following a group of iconoclastic performers with undeniable charisma, talent, and a hell of a lot to prove.
November 25, 2025 at 5:26 AM
#mediamondays #mbcbookpicks How You Get Famous: Ten Years of Drag Madness in Brooklyn, ISBN 9781982115791. Journalist Nicole Pasulka raucously documents the rebirth of New York drag scene, following a group of iconoclastic performers with undeniable charisma, talent, and a hell of a lot to prove.
The bears have brunched... now they're shopping! Bear Boutique at Club Cafe Boston until 4! Then, dance the night away at Bear Tea! #bearboutique #clubcafeboston #MBCCommunity #socialbears #BearTea
November 23, 2025 at 7:06 PM
The bears have brunched... now they're shopping! Bear Boutique at Club Cafe Boston until 4! Then, dance the night away at Bear Tea! #bearboutique #clubcafeboston #MBCCommunity #socialbears #BearTea
Special edition of Bear Tea at Club Cafe Sunday 11/23, immediately following Bear Boutique! Raffle at Tea features pair tickets to Slut Bop, stars Corey Monteiga, special guest Patty Bourree, a "holigay" brunch, Club Cafe, Sunday December 21! Tickets also at: www.clubcafe.com/events/slut-bop-122125/
November 22, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Special edition of Bear Tea at Club Cafe Sunday 11/23, immediately following Bear Boutique! Raffle at Tea features pair tickets to Slut Bop, stars Corey Monteiga, special guest Patty Bourree, a "holigay" brunch, Club Cafe, Sunday December 21! Tickets also at: www.clubcafe.com/events/slut-bop-122125/
Fags and Flames joins Bear Boutique Sunday, November 23rd, at Club Cafe (noon to 4 p.m.), featuring resin art, candles, harm reduction kits, and more! #MBCCommunity #bearboutique #bearsgoshopping #clubcafeboston
November 22, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Fags and Flames joins Bear Boutique Sunday, November 23rd, at Club Cafe (noon to 4 p.m.), featuring resin art, candles, harm reduction kits, and more! #MBCCommunity #bearboutique #bearsgoshopping #clubcafeboston
CRAFTED by Nora blends rugged earthy textures with a touch of queer magic: think raw stones, warm copper, natural curiosities, a whole lot of personality. Every piece is handmade with intention, playfulness, and respect for the creatures and materials that inspire it. #bearboutique #clubcafeboston
November 22, 2025 at 10:51 PM
CRAFTED by Nora blends rugged earthy textures with a touch of queer magic: think raw stones, warm copper, natural curiosities, a whole lot of personality. Every piece is handmade with intention, playfulness, and respect for the creatures and materials that inspire it. #bearboutique #clubcafeboston
Robotjoyride has been a maker for 20+ years, working in clay, painting, collage, assemblage, and printmaking. A member of Feet of Clay Pottery since 2009, an active member in the bear community and the Boston metro LGBTQIA+ larger community since the 1990’s. Bear Boutique on Sunday, 11/23 12-4 pm.
November 21, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Robotjoyride has been a maker for 20+ years, working in clay, painting, collage, assemblage, and printmaking. A member of Feet of Clay Pottery since 2009, an active member in the bear community and the Boston metro LGBTQIA+ larger community since the 1990’s. Bear Boutique on Sunday, 11/23 12-4 pm.
We're pleased to have another discount for our group members courtesy of The Huntington Theatre! Use the code FUNHOME15 for 15% off tickets. Now through December 14th: "Fun Home is a beloved, groundbreaking, and emotionally rich story of seeing your parents through grown-up eyes." #MBCCommunity
November 21, 2025 at 4:09 AM
We're pleased to have another discount for our group members courtesy of The Huntington Theatre! Use the code FUNHOME15 for 15% off tickets. Now through December 14th: "Fun Home is a beloved, groundbreaking, and emotionally rich story of seeing your parents through grown-up eyes." #MBCCommunity
DMH SOAP was started in 2021 by two guys who really like to make soap. They are still a small two-person operation focusing on a line of handmade soaps with modern, fun, and unique designs featuring bold and fresh fragrances. Bear Boutique, Club Cafe, Sunday, November 23, 12-4 p.m. #bearboutique
November 21, 2025 at 4:05 AM
DMH SOAP was started in 2021 by two guys who really like to make soap. They are still a small two-person operation focusing on a line of handmade soaps with modern, fun, and unique designs featuring bold and fresh fragrances. Bear Boutique, Club Cafe, Sunday, November 23, 12-4 p.m. #bearboutique
The finale of Bear-Full Sunday at Club Cafe, special edition of Bear Tea at 4 pm! Featuring DJ Darrin Friedman playing 70s Disco to today's favorites! We're also kicking off our annual Toy Drive. Please consider bringing a new, unwrapped toy to place in the collection box located by the trophy case.
November 20, 2025 at 7:10 PM
The finale of Bear-Full Sunday at Club Cafe, special edition of Bear Tea at 4 pm! Featuring DJ Darrin Friedman playing 70s Disco to today's favorites! We're also kicking off our annual Toy Drive. Please consider bringing a new, unwrapped toy to place in the collection box located by the trophy case.
Join Marko, President of Mass Bears & Cubs, Daddy Bear Brunch, Sunday, November 23, 11 am. Meet, mingle with Bears, learn more about MBC, our events, how you can participate in the community, benefits of membership in the group! Enjoy a 20% VIP discount on the brunch menu (excluding beverages)!
November 20, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Join Marko, President of Mass Bears & Cubs, Daddy Bear Brunch, Sunday, November 23, 11 am. Meet, mingle with Bears, learn more about MBC, our events, how you can participate in the community, benefits of membership in the group! Enjoy a 20% VIP discount on the brunch menu (excluding beverages)!
Cannalive Genetics is a Massachusetts-based craft cannabis cultivator. Their Grizzly Goo is a custom strain available at local dispensaries which helps to support Mass Bears and Cubs. Visit the Cannalive informational table at Bear Boutique this Sunday, 11/23. #MBCCommunity
November 20, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Cannalive Genetics is a Massachusetts-based craft cannabis cultivator. Their Grizzly Goo is a custom strain available at local dispensaries which helps to support Mass Bears and Cubs. Visit the Cannalive informational table at Bear Boutique this Sunday, 11/23. #MBCCommunity
Congratulations to lucky raffle winners at Bear Tea last Sunday! And thanks to: gift basket courtesy of Club Cafe, tickets to a show courtesy Huntington Theatre, gift certificate Rooted In on Newbury. And a 2026 Mass Bears and Cubs membership! (Details on our new membership program coming soon!)
November 19, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Congratulations to lucky raffle winners at Bear Tea last Sunday! And thanks to: gift basket courtesy of Club Cafe, tickets to a show courtesy Huntington Theatre, gift certificate Rooted In on Newbury. And a 2026 Mass Bears and Cubs membership! (Details on our new membership program coming soon!)
This Saturday, November 22. 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, then we'll be moving upstairs to the dance floor starting at 10! #MBCCommunity #alleybarboston
November 19, 2025 at 8:12 PM
This Saturday, November 22. 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, then we'll be moving upstairs to the dance floor starting at 10! #MBCCommunity #alleybarboston
Bear Boutique, Club Cafe, Sunday 11/23, 12-4 p.m. Bear Sized is a brand dedicated to celebrating burly, bold, and beautifully illustrated men. Created by Styles, a Graphic Designer and Illustrator, Bear Sized is all about bringing big personalities to life through art. #MBCCommunity #bearboutique
November 19, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Bear Boutique, Club Cafe, Sunday 11/23, 12-4 p.m. Bear Sized is a brand dedicated to celebrating burly, bold, and beautifully illustrated men. Created by Styles, a Graphic Designer and Illustrator, Bear Sized is all about bringing big personalities to life through art. #MBCCommunity #bearboutique