Since Urban Bear Weekend first hit the city in 2008, Gotham’s bear scene has evolved from gay-nightife subculture to mainstream—beards are practically required in NYC gay bars these days—and the ursine movement shows no sign of slowing down. Below are the official Urban Bear Weekend events, which actually stretch over four days and include everything from parties to a street fair, that will be packing in burly dudes and their pals this May.
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