About South Seattle Bear Social

Go where the bears are.

South Seattle Bear Social is a community of bears and bear lovers in the South Seattle area. We are a group of people who share a love for the bear lifestyle and culture. Our goal is to create a safe and welcoming space for bears and bear lovers to connect, socialize, and have fun.

A group of men that would identify as bears, standing together at Lumberyard Bar in Seattle Washington

Major Events

We're known for our weekly Bear Social, but we also host other events throughout the year.

  • Bear Pride

    Each year during pride month, we host Bear Pride, a celebration of the bear community and its allies. This event features live music, dancing, and a variety of activities for attendees to enjoy.

  • Kink and Fetish Wear

    Throughout the year, we host a variety of kink and fetish wear events, where attendees can dress up in their favorite kink and fetish attire and socialize with like-minded individuals.

Staff

Your hosts

Tim holding his dog while on a beach wearing a hat and smiling
Tim S.

SSBS Founder and runs Social Media.

Alex sat down while looking into the camera with his head on his hand
Alex U.

SSBS Founder and promoter for events.

Kerry standing in front of a lantern in a garden
Kerry S.

SSBS Founder and promoter for events.

DJ Redline in front of his laptop and a crowd of people at a pride event
DJ Redline

Official SSBS DJ and music curator for events.

Dan looking up at a bear statue at a mini golf course in southern Florida
Dan L.

Website & Event Technical Services.

Nathan and Michael together in front of their bar
Nathan & Michale

Owners of Lumberyard Bar, host of SSBS.

Our Home

Lumberyard Bar

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