Phoenix Bark is New York’s biggest Furry Bar event yet
by Dogpatch Press Staff
Guest post by Kameno -O.
Attendees gather together to hug in Phoenix Bark. Photo Credit: Eberrawolf
NYFurs hosted the first ever Phoenix Bark at the Phoenix Bar
NYC’s furry community continues to grow this year as it hosted its first ever Phoenix Bark event on August 16th.
Hosted by NYFurs, the event was made with the goal to bring furry culture and community in New York City, a city that, compared to other parts of the United States, hasn’t had an established furry scene until this year. To cater to the growing community, Phoenix Bark marketed itself on NYFurs website by claiming “Phoenix Bark isn’t just a bar night, it’s New York City’s furry takeover.”
Phoenix Bark was different from usual furry events hosted in New York City, as this event took place in Phoenix Bar in Manhattan’s East Village, known for its LGBTQ nightlife. Other events they have held such as NYCFurwalks or Round1 furs were for all ages and took place earlier, but Phoenix Bark was a 21+ event that took place late into the evening.
For many in New York City’s furry community, this was a different experience from what they are used to. This rang true for NYFurs’ founder Gamboiuwu, who was in charge of coordinating the event with the bar.