What's on in Lesbian Wellington
Femmes & Thems comedy
Friday 18th October 8 pm @ The Fringe Bar
A fine line-up of women, non-binary, & gender non-conforming funny folk.
Featuring the best non-male performers on the comedy scene joining forces to
bring the funnies to your Friday nights!
More on eventfinda - tix without dinner $25 plus fee.
Occasional drinks & dinner at Finns Bar, Paekākāriki
Held (usually) on the third Friday of the month at Finns Bar, Paekākāriki.
Next: Friday 18th October from 5.30 pm
Please phone Finns and add your [first] name to Sally’s table 04 292 8081 or email finnshotel2021@hotmail.com and book a seat at Sally's table.
Lesbian coming out meet-up
Saturday 19th October 2-4pm @ LILAC Lounge, level 2, 187 Willis St.
A monthly event hosted at LILAC for women who have recently come out, or are thinking about
coming out as lesbian, to meet in a relaxed and supportive social environment. Pass it
on - let your friends know!
Held on the third Saturday of the month.
Chuck Chuck Baby - movie
Thurs 24th Oct. - Sat 9th Nov. @ Light House Cinemas
Chuck Chuck Baby is a film of love, loss and music set amongst the falling feathers of
a chicken factory. Set in present day industrial North Wales, Helen spends her nights
packing chickens and her days caring for a dying mother-figure.
Helen’s world takes an unexpected turn with the return of Joanne. They were the objects
of the other’s unspoken teenage passions twenty years ago ... review
Screening at the Light House cinemas Cuba, Petone and Pauatahanui - dates, times & booking on the Light House website. The movie is part of the British & Irish Film Festival.
The Willies: A Halloween Drag Show
Thurs 31st Oct & Fri 1st Nov 7 pm @ The Fringe Bar, 26 Allen St.
Trick or Treat?! Don’t be scared, it's just The Willies: A Halloween Drag Show!
This Halloween, jump on your broomsticks or ride your headless horses down to The Fringe
Bar, for a night you won't be able to forget…
More on eventfinda - tix $20-$35 plus fee.
Neon Garden: a COVEN Ball
Saturday 9th November 8 pm @ Whisky & Wood, 60 Cambridge Terrace
COVEN meets decadence and the ordinary fades into your fantasies at this very first
COVEN Ball. This year join us, as we embark on a journey through the Neon Garden, where
magic blooms under the neon sky
More on eventfinda - tix $25-$50 plus fee.
LILAC - Wellington's Lesbian Library
LILAC is a lending library for lesbians and queer women with a great selection
of books, DVDs and magazines. It is at level 2, 187 Willis Street (flat access
from the street, lift).
More info on the LILAC website at
lilac.lesbian.net.nz - try the TinyCat searchable catalogue.
LILAC is open:
- Wednesdays 5.30-7.30 pm
- Thursdays 11 am-2 pm
- Saturdays 11 am-2 pm
LILAC Book Group
- Wednesday 13th October, 6 - 7:30 pm
- featuring books by May Sarton ... more info on the Book Group's webpage
LILAC Book Group meets on the second Wednesday of the month (except January) in the LILAC Lounge level 2, 187 Willis Street (flat access from the street, lift). Tea and coffee are available and there may be bikkies. Come and join us to share a relaxing evening (re)discovering a range of lesbian literature.
Wellington Racqueteers Wāhine night
Friday 1st November 6pm @ Badminton Wellington Centre, 1 Ruahine St., Hataitai
Calling all queer, lesbian, bi women, transwomen, non-binary and non-male identifying people! There is now a social badminton night designed for you. The cost is $10 plus $5 racquet hire if necessary. Register to attend by emailing wgtnracqueteers@gmail.com or check out their Facebook group Wellington Racqueteers. This event is usually held the first Friday of the month.
Lads Lads Lads! a Drag King Show
Saturday 22nd November 8pm @ Fringe Bar, 26 Allen St
Are you ready for a boisterous band of bros?
A hefty helping of handsome heirs?!
A smorgasbord of sweaty studs?!
Then grab the gang and head down to Fringe Bar on 27 April for Lads Lads Lads! A Drag
King Show, and prepare yourselves for the most delightful, most glittery, most wholesome
masculinity you ever did see (there will be no hazing here!) Tickets from eventfinda.
Polari - Fantabulosa!
Polari is a queer inclusive cocktail party held at a different style-y bar in Wellington,
usually on a Friday, sometimes late in the month.
Keep an eye on the facebook page for more info.
Lesbian Overland and Café Club
The Lesbian Overland and Café Club is a social walking group for lesbians and their women friends. Young or not so young, we'd love you to join us. We choose walks from the Wellington region, alternating between Kapiti, Wellington, the Hutt Valley and sometimes the Wairarapa, starting and often finishing in a local café ... more ▶
The Overlanders are taking a break over winter - stay snug out there.
Kāpiti lesbians dining out
Potlucks are held on the Kāpiti Coast, usually on the first Saturday of the month. Lesbians from any area is welcome to attend - bring a mains or dessert to share, beverage of your choice. Singles and couples are welcome, as are visiting lesbians. The dates and venues are advertised via Leonie's email list.
LILAC has a Kāpiti service - bringing books, DVDs etc plus membership forms - to the monthly dinners so that women can join the library and borrow. Check the LILAC website for more information.
Planning a trip to New Zealand or an outdoor adventure
- Sidetracks women - guided outdoors adventures.
- Women's Adventures NZ - more outdoors adventures.
- Women Travel New Zealand - essential information for the woman traveller visiting New Zealand.
- New Zealand Awaits - small group trips and bespoke adventures.
Social media groups
- lgbtqi+ Out & About Wellington for letting non-straight women know what's on in Wellington and surrounds
- Wellington Rainbow Families
- Aotearoa New Zealand Queer Herstories
- Aotearoa NZ Lesbians Social Group - lots of chat ...
- LEZconnect NZ - a safe space for lesbians to share experiences, ask for advice and insight, chat and meet new people
- Rainbow Focus - social group organising activities (closed group - join to see content).
- Hutt/Wellington social group for lesbian & bisexual women
- Lemon Tea Wellington lesbian, bi & mtf trans dining and social group
- Stitch and Butch - a group of fun supportive queer folk who enjoy being crafty with yarn (while yarning craftily)
- LesbiansNZ
- Queer whānau building Pōneke - A Wellington based group for queer whānau of every kind. Have kids, dream of a family, dedicated Aunty, straight parents with queer kids and more
- Rainbow families NZ - a friendly forum for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) parents, prospective parents, and their families
- plus a list of LGBTQ groups on our Rainbow page