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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (June 3, 2011)
just out For Schedule Updates: b e a rtow nw eeke nd.com Bears Under the Bridge Tour- A Jet Boat Excursion Mr. Oregon Bear and Mr. Oregon Cub 2011 Contest Noon - 2:00 p.m. Keeping with this years Beartown 16 theme, nothing could be more fun than an exhilarating high-speed, fur-raising excursion onboard the Willamette Jet Boats for an ultimate river experience. A special bonus: it's Fleet Week in Portland and boats and ships from everywhere are in town, bringing hundreds of hot men in uniforms. Join this year's Mr. Oregon Bear and Cub contestants as they welcome you aboard this very unique, very Portland experience. There is nothing like it anywhere. 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Watch the parade of contestants vying for the titles of Mr. Oregon Bear and Mr. Oregon Cub 2011, interspersed with entertainment and fun. During the voting, you will have your last chance to bid on items at the silent auction, so bring your wallet full of cash and credit cards. Cost: Closed event for Beartown 16 full package pass holders. Shuttle Bus: Yes, for Beartown Registrants only. First bus leaves the Jupiter Hotel at 11:45 a.m. Location: Willamette Jet, 1945 Southeast Water Ave. (503) 231-1532 Connections Dance Party Animal Instincts- Bears at the Bathhouse 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Feeling frisky? Let your animal instincts take over at Steam Portland, the city's premier private men's club and sauna. Unlike the seedy bathhouses you find in many cities, this establishment is well- appointed and upscale. There is a steam room big enough for a couple dozen beasts, hot tub, video lounge, and a nice deck to tan your hide. They have lockers, private rooms, sling room, and pretty much anything else your imagination can come up with. Even bear-sized towelsl This is one hot event you won't want to miss. Cost: Discounts for Beartown 16 pass holders, . For out-of-area Beartown attendees, $15 will get you club entry and a locker. For local attendees, lockers will cost $7, and a regular spa room will cost $12 with a valid Steam membership. Ages 21+. Visit steamportland.com for more information. Shuttle Bus: Yes, for Beartown Registrants only. First shuttle leaves Jupiter Hotel at 1:30 p.m. Last shuttle leaves Steam Portland for the Jupiter Hotel at 5:10 p.m. Location: Steam Portland, 2885 NE Sandy Blvd. (503) 736-9999 Cocktail Hour 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Enjoy cocktails in preparation for the big banquet's excitement. Check out the many items in the silent auction. Cost: Closed event for Beartown 16 full package pass holders. No host bar, ages 21 + Shuttle Bus: No Location: Jupiter Hotel, 800 E Burnside (503) 230-9200 Bridgetown Bears Banquet 6:00- 7 :00 p.m. Sit down to a scrumptious feast with bears from around the world. Peruse and bid on the silent auction offerings, proceeds to benefit SMYRC. Jupiter Hotel, 800 E Burnside (503) 230-9200 Cost: Closed event for Beartown 16 full package pass holders. Season Experience the comfort and freedom of a kilt. Casual Kilts •Local Cost: $5. Waived for Beartown 16 registrants and Oregon Bears members with cards. Location: Jupiter Hotel, 800 E Burnside (503) 230-9200 •Affordable •Custom-made www.KiltsByBuck.com 9:00 p.m.-2:00 a.m. Celebrate with our new title holders all the new connections you have made this weekend, at this wild dance, the highlight of the weekend. Join DJ Brad and others as they spin chest-thumping beats that promise to get you bouncing. Cost: $10. Free for Beartown registrants, ages 21 +. No host bar. Location: Jupiter Hotel courtyard, 800 E Burnside (503) 230-9200 Sunday, Juna 12 Bear Brunch 9:00-11:30 am You are invited to enjoy a spread prepared by local chefs especially for our bear guests. Chat with the newly-elected Mr. Oregon Bear and Mr. Oregon Cub and get fueled up for the afternoon's rousing Bingo event REM EM BER W H E N C A M P IN G W AS SIM PLE? Cost: $15. Waived for Beartown 16 registrants and Oregon Bears members with cards. Location: Jupiter Hotel courtyard, 800 E Burnside (503) 230-9200 Bingo with the Sisters Noon - 3:00 pm Play bingo with the Portland Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. This is always a fun-filled and raucous event with plenty of laughs, the Wheel of Torture, Free S#&T! and tons of prizes. Come see how this classic game takes on a new twist. CAMP OREGON BEARS XIV AUGUST 18TH-21ST, 2011 www.CampOregonBears.com Cost: Game packages can be purchased at the door. Location: Jupiter Hotel courtyard, 800 E Burnside (503) 230-9200 Hugs 'n' Tugs Farewell Bear-B-Que and Best Bear Buns Contest 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. We'll celebrate with our annual Best Bear Buns contest. The winner will receive a complimentary full package pass to Beartown 17. So be sure to be there to show us your best side) Cost: $5. Waived for Beartown 16 registrants and Oregon Bears members with cards. Age 21+. Free barbeque. Drink specials. Shuttle Bus: No Location: Eagle Portland, 835 N Lombard St. (503) 283-9734 Leave the driving to usl Transportation passes for BearTown Events can be purchased for $10.00 in the BearTown Registration Room at the Jupiter Hotel.. (Limited # Available) THERE SIMPLE
