Part of the Gay New York City Guide — bars, events & things to do.
Saturday, September 19, 2026
The weekend's marquee Saturday-night dance floor — DJs, go-gos, and a sweaty room of bears going late. The one night to go all in. Ticketed; venue announced by The Urban Bear closer to the weekend.
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Thu, Sep 17
6 PM - 8 PM
Meatpacking District & West Village, NYC
Urban Bear NYC 2026 — New York's bear weekend: the parties, beer busts and events across the city's bear scene, plus where to stay.
Thu, Sep 17
9 PM - 2 AM
Meatpacking District (venue TBA)
Sat, Sep 19
4 PM - 8 PM
Manhattan (venue TBA)
Sun, Sep 20
1 PM - 7 PM
Little West 12th St, Meatpacking District
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