What's on in Lesbian Wellington

Femmes & Thems Comedy

Saturday 24^th May 7pm @ Fringe Bar, Allen St.

A fine line-up of women, nonbinary, and gender non-conforming funny folk will come together for two nights only across Wellington [and Auckland] to celebrate comedy in all its forms!
Hosted by Bridie Thomson and featuring: Ginge & Minge, Liv Ward, Jules Daniel, Sowmya Hiremath, Chen Wang, & Lilly Catastrophe
Tix from eventfinda. It's part of the NZ International Comedy Festival

Wellington Racqueteers Wāhine night

Next: Friday 6^th June 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. facebook event page. Register to attend by emailing wgtnracqueteers@gmail.com. This event is usually held the first Friday of the month.

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]

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

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.

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.

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.