Bears are everywhere, but their spiritual home is the City by the Bay, which helps make San Francisco Bear Pride one of the best jamborees of the year.

Above, Aron Cantor directs an eye-catching and, yes, appealing for SF Bear Pride, going down November 7 to 11 across the city. Furry mammals of every description gather for parties like Rarebits, Cubcake and Bears Love Honey, music from Peaches, the hilariously named Lilith Bear festival—plus films, tours, bathhouse bashes and more.

Don't feel quite bearish enough for the festivities? Well, honey, you've got two weeks: Put down the body-groomer and pick up the cheesecake!