What's on in Lesbian Wellington

Charlotte Yates + Show Pony

Friday 20^th September 7 pm @ Vogelmorn Upstairs Bar, Vogeltown

Charlotte Yates is a singer-songwriter with a decent sized catalogue of solo and collaborative work, including four poetry-to-song projects devoted to the work of James K Baxter, Hone Tuwhare, Witi Ihimaera & Katherine Mansfield.
She celebrates the imminent release of new work in the form of a brand new six-track EP, Winter’s Eye, with a short suite of shows accompanied by ally-in-song & multi-instrumentalist extraordinaire Show Pony aka the Swiss Army knife of NZ music.
Book on underthetaradar $15-30 - facebook event page

Femmes & Thems comedy

Friday 20^th September 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 20^th September 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 21^st September 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.

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's 30^th Anniversary

LILAC is celebrating it's 30th Anniversary on Sunday 15^th September with an event from 2pm. There will be a talk by special guest Jan Jordan, a few words on LILAC's history, and refreshments ... more on the LILAC website. Members and former members are most welcome.

SAPPHO: A Deliciously Sapphic Cabaret

Friday 4^th October 7 pm @ The Fringe Bar, 26 Allen St.

Get ready to U-Haul down to The Fringe Bar for Sappho, A Deliciously Sapphic Cabaret! The cast of femmes and thems will have you yearning and flustered with gay panic. From poetry to burlesque, dragsters, song and comedy, our show will leave you weak at the knees and wet in your seats…
More on eventfinda - tix $20-$35 plus fee.

Wellington Racqueteers Wāhine night

Friday 11^th October 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.

The Willies: A Halloween Drag Show

Thurs 31^st Oct & Fri 1^st 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 9^th 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.

Lads Lads Lads! a Drag King Show

Saturday 22^nd 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.