Fridays at Blondinis

Wellington Lesbians meet for after work drinks on the second and fourth Fridays of the month in Blondinis, the upstairs bar at the Embassy Theatre from 5.30pm. Next: 10th February then 24th February.

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Lesbian Overland & Cafe Club

LOCC is the social walking group for vaguely active lesbians and slightly fitter women. Not a tramping group, but there is one "club" rule: walk some before retiring to a cafe ... more  

February 12: Hutt - Belmont Park tops

Meet 10am outside the front of the Wellington Railway station, then 10.20 Petone Railway station. Then to Maungaraki, Cottle Park Drive and park at the top of Stratton St. To the tops (Cannons Head, dress circle and Round Knob) if not too fine, and in the valley if too hot. Fabulous views. (Toilet at carpark).
Contacts: Lainey 027 303 9006 or Debbie 021 117 0224

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LILAC - the Lesbian Library

LILAC is a lending library for lesbians and queer women with a great selection of books, DVDs, videos and magazines. It operates from a room upstairs at 64 Cambridge Terrace (corner of Fifeshire St) - just follow the signs in the building. More on the LILAC website at lilac.lesbian.net.nz.

LILAC is open:

  • Wednesdays 5.30-7.30 pm
  • Saturdays 11 am-2 pm
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LILAC Bookclub

LILAC is holding a Book club on the fourth Thursday of each month in the LILAC Library. We will serve tea and coffee and if anyone fancies bringing some biscuits they will be gratefully received. We look forward to meeting some new faces who enjoy reading.

Next: 23rd February, 6.30 - 8.00 pm
- discussing any title by Gertrude Stein - LILAC has some of her books and there are also works available as fulltext
- at LILAC Library, 64 Cambridge Terrace, Wellington

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Occasional drinks at Finns Bar, Paekakariki Hotel

Next: Friday 17th Febuary, from 5.30 pm
i.e. on the 3rd Friday of the month
If you want to stay for dinner phone Finns and book a place with Sally's group.

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Lesbians do brunch

19th February 10.30am at Roxy Café in Upper Cuba Street
Brunches are held fortnightly on Sundays (usually - but they are skipping the Waitangi Day weekend). Join them if you want to meet other women for good food and good conversation. Email Katherine Katherine@clear.net.nz for more information.




Pool on Fridays

Join the grrls for a social lesbian pool night at the Ballroom, 68 Courtenay Place (opposite Shooters), on the first Friday of the month
Next Friday 2nd March from 6.30 pm
It's a fun way to meet new friends, have a drink and relax with women. It's non-competitive - you don't even need to know how to play. Focus is on fun and socialising. For more info or to get reminders from Pauline, email paulinen@hotmail.com

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Kapiti lesbians dining out

Lesbians of the Kapiti area and parts north have a pot-luck dinner on the first Saturday of the month at 6.30pm. Singles, couples. Good company, good food, a few laughs, a glass of wine (or not). Women come from as far away as Tangimoana and Wellington.

Contact: leonie.grimmett@xtra.co.nz for more information.

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Support and drop-in group

This is a Lesbian Drop In/Support Group for women who are new to Wellington or just new to the Gay scene. They meet on the first Wednesday of the month at Blondinis (1st floor, Embassy Theatre)
Next: Wednesday 7th March, 6.pm til 7.30pm,
For more information, ring Gay and Lesbian Help-Line (04) 473 7878 and leave a message for Jo with your phone number or email her at jo.morrison.nz@gmail.com.

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Same sex dancing classes for women

The absolute beginner dance classes for women are held on Wednesdays at 5.30-6.30 pm. The venue is the Thistle Hall on the corner Arthur Street & Cuba Street, upstairs (enter through Arthur Street side). No partner is necessary - a fun attitude coupled with 'I can do this' is all that is required. Payment is by koha/donation.
The programme covers Waltz, Foxtrot, Rumba, Cha Cha Cha, Gypsy Tap.
There are also Sunday night same sex intermediate classes for men and women, from on January 29th. Check the DANSSNZ website www.danss.org.nz for more information, particularly if you wish to compete in the DANSS Inc Same Sex Dance Competition Saturday 31 March 2012.

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Dinner group for single lesbians

Friendly monthly dinners are held in the Wellington region for single lesbians. This is a great way to meet new women, and make new friends. Dinners are held in a variety of central city restaurants and we encourage newcomers.
Please contact brendyweir@gmail.com for more information.

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Dancing at The Pines in 2012

Pines Dance will be held on Sat June 23 and Sat Sept 22 2012 @ the Pines, Houghton Bay, Wellington.


Ladies Night at Club Ivy

Every Wednesday, 9pm-2am
at Club Ivy, 13 Dixon Street
$5 house spirits for women. See the poster



Email wellington@lesbian.net.nz to send information about events that you would like to have added to this page.

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