BUTCH PLEASE: March House Madness
2023-03-25 21:00 - 2023-03-26 03:00 (America/Chicago) | Cell Block Chicago, 3702 North Halsted Street, Chicago, PA, 60613, United States
BUTCH PLEASE IS BRINGING DOWN THE HOUSE CHICAGO STYLE!
The MADNESS is coming to Cell Block Chicago, one of the hottest all inclusive leather bars in the Midwest to get down and dirty in, FEATURING DJ RYNO! We believe in a space where leather masculinity meets leather femininity. Whether you identify as gender non-conforming, transgender, queer, bear, cub, pup, chub, chaser, twink, or drag queen, JUST BE YOU, JOIN US!
IN LEATHER WE TRUST 🏳️‍🌈!
TICKETS: $25
(Door Sales Only – Cash & Cards Accepted)
(Be sure to come early, this event sells out across the country)
FOLLOW US: Facebook / IG – @wruffevents

DADDY ISSUES • SF EAGLE • 10TH ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND w/ DJs MATT CONSOLA & BEAR MITTENS
2023-04-29 21:00 - 2023-04-30 02:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | SF EAGLE, 398 12th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
DADDY ISSUES: The International Traveling Party for Leather, Bear, Pup & Gear Daddies & the Men That Crave Them. Features suggestive techno, hypnotic happy house & titillating electronic music in a gay fetish masculine atmosphere. Help us celebrate the 10th Anniversary of SF Eagle. Advance Tix on sale now & will go fast!
• Sat, April 29th, 2023
• 9 PM – 2 AM
• Advance Tix: bit.ly/3XnFcTJ
• DADDY BEAR DJ MATT CONSOLA (Billboard no.1 Remix Producer)
• BEAR MITTENS (Opening Set)
• Hot Go-Go Daddies @BUTCHSPENCER special guests
• $10 In Advance / $15 At The Door
• SF Eagle • 398 12th Street • San Francisco • CA • 94103
LEATHER, GEAR, BEARS, PUPS, CIGARS, JEANS & A TEE • LET YOUR FREAK FLAG FLY AND MAYBE SNAG YOU A DADDY OR ADMIRER WHILE YOU’RE AT IT!
DADDY ISSUES IS A QUEER, GENDERQUEER, & NON-BINARY-FRIENDLY PARTY WHERE ALL ARE WELCOME!!
FOLLOW US AT:
FACEBOOK.COM/DADDYISSUESUSA
DADDYISSUESUSA on INSTAGRAM
Brought to you by BearsLooking.com, Dirty Disco Music, & Swishcraft Music, America’s largest LGBTQAI+ owned & operated records label. Raising Up the community since 2010. http://www.swishcraftmusic.com

Daddy Issues San Francisco celebrates The SF Eagle 10th Anniversary Weekend!
2023-04-29 21:00 - 2023-04-30 02:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | SF EAGLE, 398 12th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
DADDY ISSUES: The International Traveling Party for Leather, Bear, Pup & Gear Daddies & the Men That Crave Them returns Saturday, April 29th to the SF Eagle to help c celebrate their 10th Anniversary. Join Daddy Issues resident DJs Matt Consola & DJ Bear Mittens for a night of suggestive techno, hypnotic happy house & titillating electronic music in a gay fetish masculine atmosphere. Discounted Advance Tix on sale now & will go fast!
• Sat, April 29th, 2023
• 9 PM – 2 AM
• $10 In Advance / $15 At The Door
• Advance Tix: bit.ly/3XnFcTJ
• DADDY BEAR DJ MATT CONSOLA (Billboard no.1 Remix Producer)
• BEAR MITTENS (Opening Set)
• Free Clothes Check
• Hot Go-Go Daddies @BUTCHSPENCER special guests
• SF Eagle • 398 12th Street • San Francisco • CA • 94103
Leather, Gear, Bears, Pups, Cigars, Jeans & a Tee, Jocks, Harnesses, Suspenders, Arm Bands, Wrist Bands & Hankies are all encouraged.
All Events listed on Eventbrite, Facebook, BearsLooking App, and Scruff App.
DADDY ISSUES IS A QUEER, GENDERQUEER, & NON-BINARY FRIENDLY PARTY WHERE ALL ARE WELCOME!!
FOLLOW US AT:
FACEBOOK.COM/DADDYISSUESUSA
DADDYISSUESUSA on INSTAGRAM
Brought to you by BearsLooking.com, Dirty Disco Music, & Swishcraft Music, America’s largest LGBTQAI+ owned & operated records label. Raising Up the Community since 2010. http://www.swishcraftmusic.com

Dirty Disco Presents: Tea At The Sandpiper, Fire Island w/ Fire Island's own DJ Joe D'Espinosa & Dirty Disco's Matt Consola
2023-05-06 15:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Reforma Palm Springs, 333 South Palm Canyon Drive, #Unit 2, Palm Springs, CA, 92262, United States
Mark Your Calendars Palm Springs!
Each month, Dirty Disco & Swishcraft Music will celebrate an iconic 70s discotheque from around the globe. This month we take you to Fire Island in the 70s.
Join us Saturday, May 6th, 3 PM – 9 PM (now 6 hours!) for Dirty Disco Presents: Tea At The Sandpiper, Fire Island with Fire Island’s own DJ Joe D’Espinosa & Dirty Disco’s Matt Consola. Advance Tix: https://bit.ly/DirtyDiscoTea2
Starting one hour earlier at 3 PM, Dirty Disco & Swishcraft Music’s Matt Consola will warm you up with three hours of remixed classics. Then transport yourself back in time as Fire Island’s own, DJ Joe D’Espinosa, takes you on a classic 3-hour Fire Island discothèque Journey.
Flaggers & fan dancers will take to the stage while sexy retro go-go dancers led by Palm Springs’ own @Barnabysdaddy shake their money makers. So break out those Cha Cha heels, and sparkly 70’s outfits, (costumes are encouraged!), and dance the night away in a glamorous world of spinning lights and pounding disco beats.
Palm Springs/Coachella Valley residents get the Velvet Rope treatment. FREE EARLY ACCESS from 3 PM-4 PM with valid ID. For all others, $5 In Advance or $10 at the door. This is a 21+ event only! No Exceptions.
• Saturday, May 6th, 2023
• 3 PM – 9 PM (New Earlier Doors and longer party)
• Coachella Valley residents FREE 3 PM- 4PM w/ ID
• 21+ / $5 in Advance / $10 at the Door
• Advance Tix: https://bit.ly/DirtyDiscoTea2
• DJ JOE D’ESPINOZA (The Pavillion, Fire Island / Saint-At-Large)
• DJ MATT CONSOLA (Dirty Disco / Daddy Issues / Bearracuda)
• Sexy retro Go-Gos, flaggers, and fan dancers.
• Drink Specials
• Photography by Mountain Productions
• REFORMA PS • 333 So Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs
🏳️‍🌈 DIRTY DISCO PARTIES ARE QUEER, GENDERQUEER, TRANS, & NON-BINARY FRIENDLY PARTIES WHERE ALL ARE WELCOME!! 🏳️‍🌈
Brought to you by Swishcraft Music, Dirty Disco Music, REFORMA PS, as well as our special sponsor BearsLooking.com (The Better App for Bears).

BEAR PRIDE VALLARTA FESTIVAL • Puerto Vallarta • MAY 24TH - 28TH, 2023
2023-05-24 08:00 - 2023-05-29 08:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Puerto Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
American Memorial Day Weekend is Vallarta Pride & Bear Pride Vallarta! Join us May 24th – 28th for Seven Amazing Day & Evening Events in Puerto Vallarta.
Use Promo Code: SWISHCRAFT for 10% off all Weekend Passes or Single Tickets. www.BearadiseMX.com
The Weekend Pass gets you into Friday’s daytime Furry & Proud Clothing Optional Pool Party & Friday night’s Daddy Issues Party with Matt Consola & Max Bruce.
Saturdays Funky Bear Beardise Beach (Clothing Optional) all day and night Beach Event as well as the Fetish Night Party
Sunday’s Dirty Disco Tea (clothing optional) Pool Party at Casa Cupula Pool Club
Plus So Much More. Check out the website for all the events and event details.
www.BearadiseMX.com

DADDY ISSUES BEAR PRIDE VALLARTA w/ DJs MATT CONSOLA & MAX BRUCE
2023-05-26 21:00 - 2023-05-27 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Nox, Francisco I. Madero 336, Emiliano Zapata,, Puerto Vallarta, Jaliso, 48380, Mexico
The International Traveling Party for Leather, Bear, Pup & Gear Daddies & the Men That Crave Them. Features suggestive techno, hypnotic happy house & titillating electronic music in a gay fetish masculine atmosphere. Daddy Issues DJ Matt Consola & guest DJ Max Bruce spin 10 PM – 4 AM
Get an additional 10% off your tickets now using Promo Code: Swishcraft at https://bearadisemx.com/tickets while supplies last: https://bit.ly/DaddyPV23
Daddy Issues / presented by Baearadise and Swishcraft
· May 26th, from 10:00 PM – 4:00 AM
· NOX (Fco. I. Madero 332, Zona Romántica)
· International DJ’s Matt Consola + Max Bruce
· Extra HOT performances by Go Go Bears
· Free Clothes check included
· Cruisy areas so wear your gear, jocks, clamps, and cocks.
DADDY ISSUES IS A QUEER, GENDERQUEER, & NON-BINARY-FRIENDLY PARTY WHERE ALL ARE WELCOME!!

All Events listed on Eventbrite, Facebook, BearsLooking App, and Scruff App.
Established in 2014 by Dirty Disco Music & Swishcraft Music, Daddy Issues Parties are in 12 cities and growing in The United States, Mexico, and Canada and are brought to you by BearsLooking.com, Dirty Disco Music, & Swishcraft Music, America’s largest LGBTQAI+ owned & operated records label. Raising Up the community since 2010. http://www.swishcraftmusic.com
FOLLOW OUR FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/daddyissuesusa

Grin & BEAR IT: Comedy & Bearrison Party, presented by Bearpad Art & Safe Words
2023-06-22 - 2023-06-23 | SF EAGLE, 398 12th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
It’s PRIDE MONTH, and this time we’re bringing you a bear of a ball along with an unusually star studded lineup for our regular monthly comedy night. Join us for an unforgetable LGBTQ+ party and comedy show for San Francisco Pride! Taking place on Pride Wednesday (the 3rd wednesday), GRIN & BEAR IT is a Bear-licious lineup followed by a massive after party and fundraiser for Bearrison Street Fair. Come join us for the usual Safe Words Comedy Showcase, a monthly queer comedy event at the SF Eagle Bar in San Francisco’s Leather Cultural District – stay for the Pride Wednesday of your life featuring art, installations, and psychadelic erotic projections by local artist Bearpad. All in all, it’s a big, bear, body positive, bash!
Safe Words is on a mission to create a safe space for Queer Audiences and Comedians to be their authentic selves, while accelerating the careers of Queer Comedians in the Bay and Beyond. We’d be thrilled to have you join us in supporting that mission, and have a good time with laughter and merriment while we do it.

SAFE WORDS
Comedy Line Up

Chris Grace (@chrisgracecomedy) he/him | gay
Chris Grace is best known for playing Jerry on NBC’s Superstore (think Sandra & Jerry) and can also be seen in PEN15, Broad City, Atypical, and more. He performs stand-up all over the world, and recently won 1st Place at the Riot Festival National Comedy Contest in Houston. He also recently was awarded Best of Fest at Big Pine Comedy Festival, Burbank Comedy Festival, Comedy Chateau Comedy Festival, and Laugh After Dark. This fall he will debut his solo comedy show “Chris Grace: As Scarlett Johansson” at the Edinburgh Fringe. Read Chris’ Interview in Bear World Magazine where he discusses his experience with Standup, Bears, and Pride – and gives a shout out to GRIN & BEAR IT!

Joseph Schles (@josephschles) he/him | queer, gay
Joseph Schles won first place at the Los Angeles Pride Comedy Festival, is featured on Season 3 of Laugh After Dark on Amazon Prime, and has a comedy album called Soliciting D*ck Pics available to stream everywhere. Joseph grew up in Southern California in the Inland Empire, went to school in NYC for musical theater like a real cliche and ended up doing a brief stint as a boylesque dancer named Joe Blow Anybody. His comedy videos have gotten him millions of views and a decent following on TikTok and Instagram ( his fan’s have dubbed themselves ‘Schlesbians’ ) but his Twitter remains a barren wasteland.

Baruch Porras Hernandez (@baruchporrashernandez) he/him | gay
Baruch Porras Hernandez has performed comedy at fancy universities, strip clubs, bars, a cave once, but his most impressive accomplishment is having had a donut named after him at Dynamo Donuts in San Francisco. He is the creator and host of the latinx comedy showcase “Donde Esta Mi Comedy?” that has been a part of SF Sketchfest three years in a row! He’s done comedy at the legendary Ruckus and Rumpus Review, hosted and performed at the Alameda Comedy Club, and YEAH, WHATEVER! He’s been featured at the Santa Cruz Comedy Festival, Oakland Comedy Festival, and has done comedy all over the Bay Area, LA & California. He’s appeared at both Marga Gomez’s legendary SF comedy shows “NYE Comedy Fiesta” , “Marga’s Comedy Bodega‚” & “Who’s your Mami“ He was born in Mexico, lives in San Francisco and will make out with your Dad.

Chelsea Bearce (@chocnilla) she/her | bisexual
Chelsea is award winning comic, actor and karaoke singer. (Yes, really.) She’s the mom of a dope kid, a custom cake maker, and a top finalist in 45th San Francisco International Comedy Competition. You’ve seen her on ABC and Hulu, and you’re about to see her on stage at Grin & Bear It; presented by Safe Words Queer Comedy Showcase! She’s got her first comedy special taping this August – follow her for more info!

GUEST ARTIST BEARPAD

Patrick Stephenson & Jordan Fickel (@bearpadart) he/they | queer
Get ready to feast your eyes on the colorful and affectionate are of BEARPAD.
BEARPAD is a coupla fuzzy bubs who make big, colorful art of cuddly affectionate men. As a solo artist, Patrick Stephenson has been making art as BEARPAD for the past 10 years or so, including a show at Strut in 2018. Joining BEARPAD in 2021, Jordan Fickel has helped BEARPAD grow into a bigger presence in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond.
Their installations have captivated audiences at bars, festivals, and events all over the country. recently did installations at OUTsider Fest in Austin, Texas, Lazy Bear in Guerneville, California, and Western Xposure in Palm Springs, California. They currently reside in Santa Cruz, CA, where we are both pursuing graduate degrees in art.

AFTER PARTY

W/ BEARRISON STREET FAIR

Like Bear Hugs? So Do We!

Hosted by Bearrison Street fair, the GRIN & BEAR IT after party will be a highlight of your 2023 Pride season. From a 360 Degree Video Camera to atmospheric installations and projections by Bearpad Art, this party will be a night to remember. Beats by DJ Ayumi and the pour the SF Eagle is known for will keep you partying all night long.

ABOUT BEARRISON

The Sisters Of Perpetual Indulgence And The Bears Of San Francisco Invite You To The 3rd Annual Bearrison Street Fair On Saturday, October 14, 2023 From 12-6pm.
Bearrison Street Fair is a collaboration between the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, Inc., (SPI) and the Bears of San Francisco (BOSF). The inaugural fair was held on Saturday, October 23, 2021. Bearrison seeks to provide an inclusive event for all members of the adult LGBTQ+ community which promotes body positivity for all and builds a more supportive, welcoming, and inclusive bear scene by representing a diverse arena of cultures.

DJ AyumiPlease (@ayumiplease) he/him | queer, gay
AyumiPlease is a pan-genre party DJ, event coordinator, and nightlife personality currently residing in San Jose, CA. An activist and community organizer for over 20 years, the main focus of their work is developing and implementing safe and accepting environments for people who identify within the LGBTQ+ spectrum. We’re super thrilled to have AyumiPlease at GRIN& BEAR IT with us this Pride

LIFTOFF : The Red Party - Journey to the Red Planet w/ DJs Matt Consola & Matt Moody
2023-08-05 20:00 - 2023-08-06 20:00 (America/Denver) | The Egyptian, 765 Grand Ave, Phoenix, AZ, 85007, United States
LIFTOFF : The Red Party – Journey to the Red Planet w/ DJs Matt Consola & Matt Moody
Live at The Egyptian
Saturday, August 5th • 8pm-2am
THE LIFTOFF RED PARTY: Journey to the Red Planet
The destination for our next “Party Under The Stars” takes us to a decadent pleasure outpost on a mysterious red planet, bathed in red moonlight and volcanic fire . . .
Renowned DJ and Top Billboard Music Producer MATT CONSOLA will be leading the mission from 10PM to 2AM with first officer MATT MOODY fresh off his success at IML in command of pre-flight operations starting at 8PM. Bryan Arietta from BJ EVENTS is handling ground operations with lights and sound.
Event Website with Tickets and Room Reservations:
www.MineshaftWeekend.com/liftoff
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C O O L I N G
O F F
Things have been hot lately so, in addition to having chilled misters surrounding the dancefloor and bar, our life support team is making sure everyone is comfortable:
• Free Ice Water
• Air-conditioned lounge rooms
• Free clothes check
• Refrigerated splash pool
A B O U T
T H E
M U S I C
As the owner of America’s largest gay-owned record label “Swishcraft Music,” Matt Consola is a prolific artist who has worked with many of the world’s leading club dance acts and is the force behind parties like Daddy Issues and Bearracuda. Big sound, vocal anthems.
Our current My Phoenix Leather, Matt Moody powers some of the best mens parties in town like Furrtrade.
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2023 Bear Tubing
2023-09-21 19:00 - 2023-09-24 09:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Gruene Outpost River Lodge – New Braunfels, Texas, 1273 River Terrace, New Braunfels, TX, 78130, United States
Annual tubing event hosted by the Houston Bears. Tickets include: Thursday Night Welcome Party at Our Lady Bar & Grill, Friday Fun Day at the Host Hotel, Dinner, Tom Goss Concert, Pool Party (OPEN BAR), Saturday Breakfast, Tubing down the Comal River, Dinner, and Pool Party (OPEN BAR) and Mr. Bear Tubing Contest.
Purchase tickets at: HTTPS://BEARTUBING2023.EVENTBRITE.COM/

BRÜT Party - Gay Cruise in New York 2023
2023-09-30 19:00 - 2023-10-01 19:00 (America/New_York) | PA
Searching for Gay cruises in New York? Search no more!
The BRÜT Party returns to New York! Back for its 4th installment, this annual Gay Party in New York is undoubtedly one for the books. Our traditional end of summer voyage will wrap up the 2023 scorcher with electricity, a brisk amber sunset and a spotlight FULL MOON.
Our THREE LEVEL Festival Barge forges a perfect BRÜT playground as we sail around Lady Liberty, with a full moon and a boat full of the sexiest men in town! Plus a DECADENTLY FULLY-LOADED sound system that will shake the heavens as we cruise the night sky around the city that never sleeps. You’ll be delighted by the New York sky line and the unmatchable view over the boat. You’ll feel you’re dancing through the stars.
Music by 2 HOUSE MUSIC masters. DAN DARLINGTON, BRÜT Party founder and resident DJ starts the night off with his energetic style that has made his brand and events famous internationally.
Captain ABEL, a LEGEND on the world stage, he has become one of the leading forces in house music, and will command the BRÜT Pillager with his energetic and unique sexy sound. Put these two, DJ decks and a boat all together and it can only be described as MAGICAL.
Boarding at 7pm Cast off 8pm-12am
Circle Cruise Line
Pier 83 W 42nd St
Available Clothing Check.

The Pirate Party.. cruise for bone & booty
2025-05-30 21:30 - 2025-05-31 02:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Virgil, 4519 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90029-1906, United States
Ahoy matey!
Dusti Cunningham & Jeff Rasul invite you to cruise for bone & booty at The Pirate Party’s maiden voyage, May 30th.
Enjoy criminally hot pervy pirate gogos and shake yer booty to DJ Sindri’s deep dive of danceable shanties while cruising for bonable booty.
Dress to impress in yer sleaziest pirate garb or strip down to yer skivvies.
