Rainbow groups and activities

Rainbow Dragon Club.

Rainbow Dragon Club

Sunday 3rd November 6pm @ Newtown Community Centre cnr Rintoul and Colombo Streets

A fortnightly boardgame and tabletop game club for the LGBTQ+ community and for women.
You are welcome to bring along your own games, miniatures, and paints. Or just bring yourself and try out a game in their collection! Follow on facebook.

Camp Ground Rainbow Comedy Night.

CampGround Rainbow Comedy Night

Thursday 7th November 8:30pm @ Ivy Bar and Cabaret, 63 Cuba St.

A comedy showcase of our best LGBTQAII+ standup comedians, on the first Thursdays of the month [usually]. Featuring polished pros and hilarious up-and-comers. Support your community by laughing with us! ... tix on eventfinda or at the door.

The Glamaphones

'Raise your Voice' - Glamaphones.

'Raise your Voice' - Musicals with The Glamaphones

Saturday 9 November 7-8pm @ Te Raukura ki Kāpiti, Coastlands Theatre, 34a Raumati Rd, Paraparaumu

There’s no tune like a show tune! Join the Glamaphones as they perform songs from classic Broadway musicals. From Carousel to the Lion King come messages of hope and acceptance. Tickets from eventfinda.

The Glamaphones are Wellington's all-inclusive rainbow choir based at St Andrews on the Terrace. They are a friendly mixed choir and welcome anyone who wishes to sing - no auditions! They sing a range of music including pop, classical, spirituals, world, choral, musical, and jazz classics. Follow the Glamaphones on facebook or their website. Rehearsals on Thursdays 6.30pm (usually) at St Andrews on the Terrace.

Rainbow walk tours.

LGBTI history walk tours

Saturday 2nd November 1pm: the not-so-straight artists tour Fully booked!!

Saturday 16 November: the Fabulous Carmen walk tour Fully booked!!

Sunday 1st December 1pm: Resonance walk tour

Join this free 90-minute walk tour of inner city Wellington looking at sites of significance to Wellington’s LGBTI rainbow communities. Most of the walk is on the flat using accessible public footpaths.
While many of the buildings still exist, the inhabitants and their activities have changed dramatically over time. This walk tour gives you an opportunity to be transported back to earlier days to discover stories of courage and resilience while standing in the locations where it all happened.
The tour recounts stories drawn from our other tours – making it a great introduction to our larger series of monthly LGBTI rainbow walk tours in Wellington.Visit Carmen’s curio shop, stop by the infamous Club Exotic, talk about a poetic same-sex romance, visit the site of the discreet Dorian Society and more.

More info on the walktours webpage. The tour is free but please register at www.taonga.nz/walktours. No bookings no walk!

Walk Tours NZ is a volunteer group that offers free, accessible, inclusive and community-focused walking tours around Wellington highlighting the city’s rich LGBTI rainbow heritage. Usually held on the first Sunday of the month. They walk on flat, accessible public footpaths. Tours are limited to approximately 20 walkers.

Vinegar Hill rainbow camping 2023/2024.

Vinegar Hill rainbow camping

Vinegar Hill has been a popular camping spot for Gay and Lesbian people and their families over Christmas and the New Year holiday period in the height of summer since 1977. The draft programme for 2024/2025 is now out on the facebook group page (a private group so you have to join). It looks delicious so pack your tent and get there. The Vinegar Hill website has more information.
Gates open mid December, and the social programme runs from 27th to 31st December.

Rainbow Wellington.

Rainbow Wellington

Rainbow Wellington is an LGBTI+ organisation that focuses on networking, events and lobbying. Their website has information about past and present campaigns as well as directories of local LGBTI+ businesses, groups and activities. Follow on facebook

prideNZ audio archive.

PrideNZ.com audio archive

Follow news of the latest audio files of interviews and events added to PrideNZ on their facebook page

DANSS.

Same sex dancing classes

The Sunday night DANSS classes are for the LGBTI community and friends who wish to learn some classical Ballroom, some funky Latin American and some elegant New Vogue dance moves. A partner is not necessary however an attitude in wanting to learn and having fun is required.
Classes are held at the Thistle Hall, corner of Cuba and Arthur Streets.
Beginner's class start at 7 pm and the Intermediate classes start at 8 pm. Payment is by koha/donation.

Check the DANSS facebook page or website for more information.

Gay bars

Ivy Bar.

Ivy Bar and Cabaret

James Smiths Basement, 49 Cuba Street - ivybar.co.nz - they have lots of shows and events

S&M's - Scotty and Mals Cocktail and Lounge Bar.

S&M's - Scotty and Mal's Cocktail and Lounge Bar

176 Cuba Street - www.scottyandmals.co.nz

facebook and other social media groups

and no doubt there are many many more ...

Social sporty groups

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