What's on in Lesbian Wellington

Quiz night at LILAC

Friday 17^th April, 7-9:30pm @ LILAC Lounge, level 2, 187 Willis St.

Gather your lezzie friends for a fun night out.

• Teams of 4 or 5, or register individually and we’ll put you into a team
• $10 per person entry
• Nibbles provided, BYO drinks

Register your team by emailing lilac@lesbian.net.nz

• If you have a team, tell us your team’s name and names of team members
• Just your name if you want to join a team on the night
• Payment: cash (on the night) or online: LILAC Inc Westpac 030502 0030496 00 using your name and "Quiz" as the reference.
• Be in quick! Space is limited in the LILAC Lounge, so we will need registrations before the event

All lesbians welcome.

Wellington Racqueteers Tākatapui Wāhine night

Next: Friday 17^th April 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 but is a little later in April 'cos Easter.

Occasional drinks & dinner at Finns Bar, Paekākāriki

Held on the third Friday (usually) of the month at Finns Bar, Paekākāriki.
Next: Friday 17^th April from 5.30 pm

Please phone Finns 04 292 8081 and add your [first] name to Sally’s table [please don't email them]. This is a lesbian event.

Polari  - Fantabulosa!

Polari is a queer inclusive cocktail party held at a different style-y bar in Wellington, usually on a Friday. Keep an eye on the facebook page for more info.

• Friday 1^st May 5:30pm April antics @ Fork & Brewer 14-20 Bond St. - facebook event page

Anji presents Staunch

Thurs 30th April - Sat 2nd May 6:30pm @ The Stage, BATS

Anji's been performing since she was a kid. Through most of it her Mum attended, smiled & gushed with pride. Years passed & then Mum was gone. That's when Anji found out so much more about her Mum than she'd ever known before! Her Mum was STAUNCH.
With the 4th wall gone, this show has laughter, love, laments & many other fabulous things that don’t begin with L! Enjoy Anji’s unique, inclusive, warm & welcoming style as well as the possibility of participation (voluntarily of course!). More info and bookings on the BATS webpage.

LILAC  - Wellington's Lesbian Library

LILAC is a lending library for lesbians 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

Lesbian coming out meet-up

Saturday 16^th May 2-4pm @ LILAC Lounge, level 2, 187 Willis St.

A 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 every second month on the third Saturday of the month.

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.