LISTINGS: Brighton Bear Weekend to roar back to life in July

Brighton Bear Weekend (BBW), which last year raised £4,000 for the Brighton Rainbow Fund, is to roar back to life in July – from Thursday, July 14 to Sunday, July 17.

Thursday, July 14

Quiz Night at the Camelford Arms from 7pm, booking advised £2 entry.

Friday, July 15:

The Welcome Party at Dorset Gardens from 5pm:

BBW Marquee
Mr. Brighton Bear Contest
Cabaret
BBW Bar
Food by local HIV charity Lunch Positive
10% food and drink discount with BBW Wristband
No entry fee – max 500 people in the park

Saturday, July 16:

The Garden Party at Dorset Gardens from 12pm:

BBW Marquee!
BBW Bar
Food by local HIV charity Lunch Positive
10% food and drink discount with BBW Wristband
Live entertainment all afternoon – hosted by Jon Borthwick
Around 30 vendors and community organisations
No entry fee – max 500 people in the park

Bear-a-oke at Centre Stage bar from 6pm; hosted by Jon B and Candi-Rell, free entry.

Club Night at Rialto Theatre from 9.30pm:

Wall-to-wall dancing bears on two floors!
DJ Josh Sharp downstairs
DJs Bozzy Bear & Rob C upstairs
Admission £15 with £3 discount when purchased with the BBW Wristband, limit of 180 people
Tickets gives you automatic entry up to 11pm then priority entry on a 1-in-1-out basis if full

Sunday, July 17:

The BBW Sunday Lunch and cabaret from the Dame Edna Experience at Centre Stage bar from 12.30pm, booking advised and 10% discount for BBW Wristband holders.