Capital Bears

LGBTQIA+ Social group in central Iowa for bears, cubs, otters and admirers.

[Capital Bears @BearsDSM]

This past Tuesday, a sleuth of bears ventured to. Center Government Orchard for a fun evening at an apple orchard and pumpkin patch. Thanks to all who joined us. #capitalbears #dsmbears #gaybears

[Capital Bears @BearsDSM]

The Capital Bears had a wonderful evening last night with a HUGE turnout for our monthly happy hour. Thank you all who came to join us. It was also the first event for our newly sashed 2024 title family. Thank you to @GardenNightclub for hosting. #capitalbears #dsmbears #LGBTQIA

[Capital Bears @BearsDSM]

August Happy Hour was a huge success! Thank you to all who came out to enjoy the wonderful evening on @GardenNightclub rooftop! #capitalbears #dsmbears

[Capital Bears @BearsDSM]

We had yet another successful day at @pridedesmoines 2023. @DomitaSanchez stopped by for a visit before the parade started and a couple new faces joined the group. Thanks to all who came out to show their pride in Des Moines. #capitalbears #domita4bears #dsmbears #lgbtq #Pride

[Capital Bears @BearsDSM]

The Capital Bears had great volunteering on a Habitat for Humanity home build. Our construction manager, Colton, was a great help and very patient with us all. #capitalbears #dsmbears #lgbtq #capitalbearsgiveback

[Capital Bears @BearsDSM]

A fun Bear Happy Hour tonight. A little slow due to a bunch of snow but still a nice turnout. Thanks to #prioryofwilderosesisters for selling Jell-O shots for us and all who braved the weather. #dsmbears #capitalbears

[Capital Bears @BearsDSM]

Many members of the Capital Bears, our Iowa Bear and a thousand people gathered in front of the Iowa State Capitol building to stand up for our rights in Iowa. Anti LGBTQIA+ legislation has no place in our world. Life, liberty and justice for ALL! #capitalbears #dsmbears #lgbtq

[Capital Bears @BearsDSM]

Bear Happy Hour and Variety Show was a huge success last night! Thank you to @GardenNightclub and all our performers. #capitalbears #dsmbears #gaybears

[Capital Bears @BearsDSM]

Congratulations to our new Iowa Bear 2023, Michael. #iabear2023 #iowaleatherweekend

[Capital Bears @BearsDSM]

Let's get @IowaLeatherWknd started with a Smoke Out! Come enjoy a cigar on the back patio @Saddledsm while the Capital Bears grill up some Hamburgers and Hot Dogs. We will also have Jello Shots for sale, as well a small selection of Cigars if you didn’t bring your own. $5/plate

[/NIK @mriabear2020]

Let's get Iowa Leather Weekend started with a Smoke Out!
Come enjoy a cigar on the back patio of the Blazing Saddle while the @BearsDSM grill up some Hamburgers and Hot Dogs for all you folx!
Jello Shots for sale, as well a small selection of Cigars available
$5 per plate.

[Capital Bears @BearsDSM]

Such a fun night at Bear Karaoke takeover at #BuddysCorral Thank you to all who attended. #dsmbears #capitalbears #gaybear

[Capital Bears @BearsDSM]

What an amazing day for our 9th annual Bear Mini Golf outing! We had 20 golfers today. #dsmbears #capitalbears #gaybears

[Capital Bears @BearsDSM]

We had such a great time yesterday with @PrideSportsDM watching the Iowa vs ISU game at at #TheGardenNightClub. An amazing turnout! #BearsDSM #LGBTQIA #sportsball #GayEvents #DesMoinesBears

[Capital Bears @BearsDSM]

Thank you to all who joined us last night for Bear Happy Hour. We had great weather on the rooftop. 🐻 #dsmbears #capitalbears #gaybear #LGBTQIA

[Capital Bears @BearsDSM]

The Capital Bears were notified of available vaccines for monkeypox by the Polk County Health Department. Please go to their website and sign up for your JYNNEOS vaccine today. #vaccineswork #keepeachothersafe #monkeypox #weareintgistogether❤️ #dsmbears

[Capital Bears @BearsDSM]

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[Capital Bears @BearsDSM]

July happy hour was a huge success! As usual @thegardendsm and it’s staff was an amazing host. #dsmbear #gaybear #capitalbears

[Capital Bears @BearsDSM]

Today The Capital Bears donated a portion of the funds raised at #BearNecessities to @iowasafeschools Thank you for all your work to educate #lgbtqia youth and others. #Dsmbear #capitalbears #protectkidsstopbullies

[Capital Bears @BearsDSM]

We had a great time at #capitalcotypride parade. So many amazing people! #capitalbears #dsmbears #pride #prideparade