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COVID-19

As many of our members are already experiencing in their work & social lives, the current COVID-19 pandemic is changing a lot.  

Out of responsibility to our members and venues, we have postponed holding any events until advice from health officials and our venues say otherwise.

We’ve a great  program of events to bring you when we can but for now stay safe and stay in touch.

SELF CARE RESOURCES

  • Lifeline on 13 11 14
  • Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800
  • MensLine Australia on 1300 789 978
  • Beyond Blue on 1300 22 46 36
  • Headspace on 1800 650 890
  • Qlife 3PM-MIDNIGHT every day for phone and web chat https://qlife.org.au/

NEWS

Upcoming events

  • MASSIVE! - Welcome Back Bears

    • 05/03/2021
    • 19:00 (UTC+11:00)
    • 06/03/2021
    • 02:00 (UTC+11:00)
    • Kinselas


    ***UPDATE***

    Tables are FULLY BOOKED OUT. Please don't ring the venue.
    Bookings will only be held 15 minutes past their time.
    Without a booking, admission will be based on capacity at the time.

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    After a 12 month absence, Harbour City Bears are proud to announce MASSIVE!, a welcome back celebration to our friday home of the Bears in Sydney. Drinks and DJ's over 2 floors!

    NSW Gov Covid Restrictions are still in place so please note the following:

    The event will run from 7pm to 2am. 

    Inside (both upstairs and downstairs) will be seated at tables. Tables are provided outside but standing is also permitted.

    DJs:
    Ground Floor
    - 7-11: George Roussos
    - 11-2: Shanie D
    Other Floor
    - 8-12: DJ Puppy
    - 12-2: Jimmy Dee

    See you all there!

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  • MARDI GRAS PARADE 2021

    • 06/03/2021
    • (UTC+11:00)
    • Sydney Cricket Ground
    • 0


    March in MARDI GRAS PARADE - 2021!

    Harbour City Bears are marching in the Parade being held at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday 6th March, 2021.

    Mardi Gras' theme for 2021 is:

    RISE

    so our entry theme is:

    25 Years of Harbour City Bears

    T h e   R i s e   a n d   R i s e   o f   B e a r   C u l t u r e

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VolunteerING

Volunteering is a great way to get involved with Harbour City Bears, the bear community, getting to know people and help our community at the same time.  There are lots of different ways to volunteer with HCB. You can help out at one of our events, with fundraising, or with the administration of the club. Event volunteers help with setting up, checking tickets, or any of the heaps of tasks that go into making our bear events successful. Volunteers at ticketed events also get free entry to the event.

It’s easy to volunteer with HCB, click on the links to the right.

BEAR BUDDIES

Bear Buddies is another great way to get involved with Harbour City Bears on another level.

Bear Buddies are volunteers who use their time to ensure people have access into the community.


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What is Harbour City Bears?

Harbour City Bears is Sydney’s only community group for bears – hairy gay men – our admirers and friends.

We hold over 140 events each year – with weekly socials, dance parties, dinners and other outings through the year.

  • two annual festivals – Bear Essentials during Mardi Gras, and Bear Pride in the cooler months, which attract visitors from interstate and overseas to celebrate Sydney’s vibrant bear culture.
  • dance parties including Chunky, Bear Pit and the iconic Underbear.
  • socials every Friday night at Kinselas Hotel in Darlinghurst and Sunday afternoon at The Bank Hotel in Newtown.
  • Press Paws, a monthly gaymer event
  • community health & well-being events
  • fundraising for community charities

The proceeds from our events and fundraising are all invested back into the club, or donated to the community charities that we support.

Why join Harbour City Bears?

Joining our community group will provide you with many benefits, including but not limited to.

  • an extensive list of partners, which will gain you benefits and discounts upon joining
  • exclusive member tickets are given out at our weekly socials on Fridays and Sundays
  • discounts on some drinks at Kinselas Hotel any day of the week
  • discounts on all member tickets and entry prices for all events we hold throughout the year
  • access to member only events when held
  • priority notification of upcoming events and ticket sales through our member only newsletter
  • voting rights at our annual general meetings, allowing you to shape the future of the club

For information regarding our partners, weekly socials, and upcoming events, please visit the links below!

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