What's on in Lesbian Wellington

Femmes & Thems comedy

Friday 18^th 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 18^th 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 19^th 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 24^th Oct. - Sat 9^th 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 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.

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

Wellington Racqueteers Wāhine night

Friday 1^st 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 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.