SUPPORTING LGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY TOGETHER
Northeast Ursamen is dedicated to providing a safe and inclusive space for the 'gay bear' community, their admirers, their allies, and any member of any community who feels the need for an inclusive space and healthy connections.
We aim to foster social connections, mutual support and community service through various activities and events.
About the Northeast Ursamen
The Northeast Ursamen began as a small group of Bears looking for connection—and has grown into a proud 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving the Bear community and its admirers across New England. While we love a good party, what drives us is heart: building inclusive spaces where all LGBTQIA+ folks and their allies feel seen, safe, and celebrated.
Our mission is simple: To create a safe, welcoming space for Bears to socialize, support one another, and serve the community.
We host a wide variety of events throughout the year, from large gatherings like Spooky Bear Weekend in Provincetown and Out of Hibernation in Connecticut, to member-focused socials, drag bingo nights, beach days, river tubing, and our popular food series, Bears Eat the World. We also proudly run the annual Connecticut Bear Contest and regularly raise funds for local charities and organizations doing meaningful work.
The Ursamen are an independent, non-political group—not permanently tied to any single bar or venue—giving us the flexibility to partner with businesses across New England and reach more of our community. Whether you’re a longtime Bear, a curious newcomer, or someone looking to give back while having fun—you’re welcome here. Come join us and be part of something joyful, generous, and genuinely inclusive.