BEAR CAFÉ (BC) and "MATES" are Alcohol-Free Men's Coffee House events at the LGBT Community Center.
 

• BC is an attitude-free space: be welcomed with a smile, hug and an introduction to others.
• We're the place to sit down, kick back, and talk with folks of all types, races, and interests.
• Come to play cards or board games, if you like. Noise-free, we have low, eclectic and pleasing music – all within a 2000 square foot space.
• Our space and restroom are wheelchair-accessible.

$5 for BEAR CAFE Members with a current membership card.
$10 for Non-Members*.
 
* Limited income 'First-Timers' please click here for our new "First-Time Visitor Admission Fee/Work Exchange Policy”.
 
Please bring a food contribution: Either a large bottle of a NON-alcoholic beverage like soda/juice/seltzer, or an appetizer, fruit, cheese, munchies, or dessert to share potluck-style. Healthy foods are encouraged, but not insisted on.

• We believe that in sharing food (home-cooked or store bought), we create a welcoming atmosphere of hospitality for one another.
• We offer free coffee and tea.

 
BC is a participatory membership organization that relies on all our members and regular attendees to give (at least) 2 hours of their time a year – insuring that our events are successful and fun events for all participants. Helping out at BC is one way to meet, talk to, and make friends more easily.
 
BC has a working Board of Directors and Deputy Directors. These folks, however, do not replace the need for all BC members and attendees to donate some degree of their time and talents, which will lead to a larger, more diverse attendance and membership by men.