What's on in Lesbian Wellington

Occasional drinks & dinner at Finns Bar, Paekākāriki

Held on the third Friday (usually) of the month at Finns Bar, Paekākāriki.
Next: Friday 13^th June from 5.30 pm [early due to Matariki]

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. This is a lesbian event.

Lesbian coming out meet-up

Saturday 21^st June 2-4pm @ LILAC Lounge, level 2, 187 Willis St.

A [mostly] 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 [but takes a break in December & January]

Wellington Racqueteers Wāhine night

Next: Friday 4^th July 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, with a basic skills training court and social games court/s. The cost is $10 plus $5 racquet hire if necessary. More info on the facebook event page. Register to attend by emailing wgtnracqueteers@gmail.com. This event is usually held the first Friday of the month.

Chuck Chuck Baby  - LILAC fundraiser

Sunday 6^th July 5:45pm @ Light House Cuba  - tickets $20

Join LILAC and friends for this entertaining film of love, loss and music set amongst the falling feathers of a chicken factory ... more on the the LILAC events page.

Book now - buy your tickets:

• Please deposit/transfer your ticket payment of $20 per ticket into the LILAC Inc bank account 030502 0030496 00 using your name and movie as the reference.
• Then email librarian@lesbian.net.nz to receive confirmation of your booking.

Please do this soon as we need final numbers by 27 June.

Tickets can be collected in the theatre lobby from 5:15pm on the day - come early and join us for socialising.

But wait ... there's more: There will be a spot prizes on the day with several draws and prizes. $10 for two tickets plus a wee bag of sweets ... cash would be good.

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

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.

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.

Lads Lads Lads: a Drag King Show

Next: Friday 12^th September 6pm @ Fringe Bar, 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 6 June 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!) ... more info on the facebook event page or eventfinda.

Lesbian Overland and Café Club

The Overlanders toddled off into the sunset ... to join the Wellington Wanderers in 2024.

The Lesbian Overland and Café Club was a social walking group for lesbians and their women friends. The first Overlanders walk was in November 1990; it continued on from the Lesbian Tramping Club which had it's first outing on 12 March 1988 - a walk to Butterfly Creek in the hills behind Eastbourne ... the Overlanders went there a few times as well. The final Overlanders walk was at Hemi Matenga, Waikanae in April 2024 ... more on the Overlanders page.

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.