Reykjavik is bidding to host Outgames in 2017 but four cities are left in the running as World OutGames, Reykjavik, Miami, Rio de Janeiro and Rome. In a recent Gay Star article speculation from people close to the bidding process is that Miami Beach and Reykjavik are emerging as frontrunners in the bid process.
The dates BEARS ON ICE 2013 event is September 5-8. This four day event will kick off with an Opening Party on Thursday September 5th. On Friday the group will go on a Geothermal sight seeing tour to see shooting geysers and Iceland´s most beautiful waterfall and Friday night everyone will get their top off at the BEARS ON ICE Furry Friday party. A bear trip to the world famous geothermal Blue Lagoon is always a welcomed experience where everyone will get recharged for the Saturday Central Party. BEARS ON ICE finishes with Sunday Farewell Brunch. In addition BEARS ON ICE team will be throwing in some extras to be revealed when you are here!
The coming week and weekend is a busy one in Reykjavik. Iceland Airwaves music festival kicks off this week as well as Rafwaves electronic music festival so all the music lovers in town will be busy catching up with talented artists performing. And there is a PINK PARTY for all the happy and gay people in town to attend Saturday night, November 3rd, at Skuggabarinn at Hotel Borg, Pósthússtræti 9-11.
"Outside the ring" is the name of the Friðrik Ómar's fifth solo album released November 1st. Friðrik Ómar (b. 1981) is one of Iceland´s best known gay singer and performer. He has kept himself very active all his carrier and by the age of 18 he had already released two solo albums.
Every second Sunday will be men only night at gay venue Kjallarinn on Laugavegur 73. "We aim to create relaxed and laid back social nights for men of all ages where they can mingle and chat and just have a good time" says Isar Logi, one of the organizers but the organizing team includes members from Styrmir (sport organization) and BEARS ON ICE.
Reykjavík 29 Aug - 1 Sept, 2024
Our only goal is to make a beartastic event to unite all bears and bear enthusiasts of the world to celebrate our community.
