A SOCIAL GROUP FOR BEARS AND THEIR ADMIRERS
BEARS LAS VEGAS
WHAT IS A BEAR?
A growing movement in the gay community supports the term bear as a lifestyle choice rather than it’s traditional meaning referring to a rugged body type.
To be a bear in the past meant being older, heavy set, hairy, and having a tough physique. Nowadays we treat the term as an all inclusive idea that we as gay men can be exactly who we are. We can be tough, we can be hairy, we can be large, we can be nerdy, or none of those things, or all of them.
But the most important parts of being a bear is being accepting of each other and supporting others to feel good in their own skin. We do not encourage cattiness, bitchy, dramatic, or negative actions that are common in many parts of LGBT communities.
We encourage unity through building a better, stronger, and closer community with an emphasis on inclusion.
BETTER TOGETHER
BEAR EVENTS
Monthly Board Meetings
Bears Las Vegas meets on the 4th Monday of the month at The Center 401 S Maryland Pkwy., Las Vegas, NV 89101. Meetings start at 7 PM and last about an hour.
Please join us to help guide Bears Las Vegas into the future and make your voice heard!
BAR EVENTS
Great drinks, fun vibes, and good looking guys! Bears Las Vegas will see you at some of our favorite local bars!
All proceeds from our generous bar partners goes back to help our community!
DINING & COFFEE
We love locals! Drop in for a bite or an indulgence with your favorite group.
Explore new eats at Dive n’ Dine–a new local restaurant each month.
OUTINGS
Bears love adventures! Join us for a hike or outing to a local gem. We mix in difficulty levels, so if something doesn’t seem your speed, check for the next event!
MOVIE BEARS
It’s showtime! Catch the lastest release or watch it again with your fellow bears.
Plan Your Month with Bears Las Vegas!
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YOUR SUPPORT HELPS THE COMMUNITY
BEAR BENEVOLENCE
Funds raised at bar and community events help support the operation of Bears Las Vegas. All proceeds get disbursed back to community organizations at the end of the year!
BLV is a 501(c)3 non-profit! We're powered by volunteers that care about our community and want to provide a safe, fun place for our members!
Some donations are not just a check! BLV has supported clothing and toy drives, and events like AFAN's Holiday Toy Drive for kids affected by HIV/AIDS.
Enjoy BLV events knowing your fun helps contribute positively to your Las Vegas community!
2023 Charities
- The LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada
- Pride Tree
- Young Equal
- Golden Rainbow
- Aid for AIDS of Nevada
- Gender Justice
- Urban Underdog
- Las Vegas TransPride
2022 Charities
- The LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada
- Las Vegas Gay Softball League
- Aid for AIDS of Nevada
- Las Vegas Men’s Chorus
friendly neighborhood bears
Your volunteer board
Gary Brewer
President
Erik Baird
Vice President
Jorge Hernandez
Secretary
Lucas Skeen
Treasurer
Manuel Ayala
Events Committee Chair
Jose Abrego
Events Committee/Movie Bears
More information
Learn more about Bears Las Vegas and how to get involved.