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INSIDE DES MOINES

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Gay Des Moines: the center of the Heartland

Iowa's capital city is right in the center of the state, and thanks to a historic state Supreme Court ruling, a Midwest haven of marriage equality. The many colleges here lend a progressive vibe. Des Moines doesn't usually overflow with visitors, but local gay activists are now bracing for and embracing a number of... More

POPULAR UPCOMING EVENT

PRIDEFEST 2013

Jun 8-9, 2013

PRIDEFEST 2013 June 8-9 join us in Historic Eastvillage for PRIDE 2013. Entertainment includes: Crystal Waters, Latrice Royale, Detox, Pride Idol, and Pride Drag Race. Sunday is full of great entertainment as well. ...



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Blazing Saddle

Bar in East Village

Des Moines' leather-levi clubWhile this is officially considered a levis/leather bar, all are welcome. This is the place for drink specials, it seems that they come up with a new one each... More

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DES MOINES ACTIVITY




DES MOINES EVENTS

CAPITAL CITY PRIDE DRAG RACE 2013

GENTLEMEN, start your engines ~ and may the best WOMAN win!! In...

Monday May 20, 2013 , 1 person are in

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PRIDEFEST 2013

PRIDEFEST 2013 June 8-9 join us in Historic Eastvillage for PRIDE...

Saturday Jun 8, 2013 , 11 people are in

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Pink @ Wells Fargo Arena - Des Moines, IA

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Friday Nov 8, 2013 - 7PM to 10PM, 1 person are in

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POPULAR BARS & CLUBS

1. Blazing Saddle (19 fans)
Des Moines' leather-levi club

2. The Garden (13 fans)
Popular dance club and video bar with a mixed crowd

3. Buddy's Corral (8 fans)
Neighborhood bar with a digital jukebox; mixed gay-lesbian-straight

4. Le Boi Bar (3 fans)


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