Bearracuda is a series of dance parties catering to the
bear
Bears are carnivoran mammals of the family Ursidae. They are classified as caniforms, or doglike carnivorans. Although only eight species of bears are extant, they are widespread, appearing in a wide variety of habitats throughout the Nor ...
community. According to ''The Advocate'', Bearracuda "is the largest attended bear dance party and most prolific gay dance event in the U.S.", with events in 40 cities globally.
The series began in San Francisco in August 2006.
Locations
Dance events have been held in the following cities:
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* Atlanta, Georgia
* Austin, Texas
* Birmingham, Alabama
* Chicago, Illinois
* Denver, Colorado
* Las Vegas, Nevada
* London
* New Orleans, Louisiana
* New York City
* Portland, Oregon]
Reception
The ''San Francisco Bay Guardian
The ''San Francisco Bay Guardian'' was a free alternative newspaper published weekly in San Francisco, California. It was founded in 1966 by Bruce B. Brugmann and his wife, Jean Dibble. The paper was shut down on October 14, 2014. It was relaun ...
'' called Bearracuda the "Best Club for Queer Men" in 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011.[
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References
2006 establishments in California
Bear (gay culture)
Gay events
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