Rainbow groups and activities

Events at the Secret Secret Club

The Secret Secret Club at level 2, 4 Bond St. has a busy calendar of events including:

• Queer Board Games Nights Monday 22 Aug 6-9pm - alternate fortnights
• Crafty Queer Mates Wednesday 31 August 6-8pm - alternate fortnights
• Bisexual Social Meetup Monday 5 September 6-8:30pm - first Monday of the month
• Rainbow Coworking Fridays - every Friday, koha
• and many more

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

Next:

• Monthly drinks: Friday 2 Sept 5-7pm @ El Barrio Latino Bar, 35 Dixon St.

LGBTI history walk tours

The fabulous Carmen walk tour: tea, toasties and trade  - Sun 4^th & 11^th September

this free 90-minute community walk-tour as we trace Carmen's Wellington years (1967-1980). You'll visit some of the remaining inner-city business locations and imagine some of those that are no longer here: Le Balcon, Carmen's International Coffee Lounge, The Peacock, Cleopatra's Coffee Lounge, Carmen's Bazaar, The Gazebo massage parlour, The Cottage brothel and Carmen's Curio Shop. Book at www.taonga.nz/walktours

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. Follow on www.taonga.nz/walktours.

Out of the ashes: Celebrating queer histories

Thursday 15 September 2022, 5:30pm to 8pm @ the National Library Auditorium (lower Ground Floor) - entrance off Aitken St

The Lesbian and Gay Archives of New Zealand Te Pūranga Takatāpui o Aotearoa was born as a Trust in 1992. Join them as they mark four major queer anniversaries in Aotearoa, celebrate all that they have achieved over the last 30 years, and consider all that we have yet to achieve. ... more on the National Library webpage. In person and online

CampGround Rainbow Comedy Night

Thursday 15 September 8pm @ Ivy Bar and Cabaret, 63 Cuba St.

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

Wellington Feminist Creative Community — Poetry Nights!

Tues 20 September at 7:30pm @ The Fringe Bar, Allen St.

The Wellington Feminist Creative Community brings you its monthly curated Poetry Night! Eight poets bring their finest and freshest work to Tuesday nights.

The Poetry Nights are a safe and inclusive place for people to express themselves and are mindful of the need to avoid transphobia, misogyny, racism and ableism. They seek to platform a diversity of voices from the glorious expanse that is Wellington's rainbow communities. New poets are always welcome ... more on facebook.

Same sex dancing classes

The Sunday night DANSS classes are for Gay and Lesbian people 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.

PrideNZ.com audio archive

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

• The Events section on the Pride NZ webside has audio from many queer/rainbow events, conferences and campaigns from around the country - a treasure trove with more being added regularly.
• The On This Day page has a rich mix of rainbow life - from events that happened over 100 years ago to today.
• An interactive map of rainbow related sites in Wellington with links to interviews and articles on the website.
• Check out the historical timeline of GLBTTIQ events and people in New Zealand. Sample it by decade or settle in to read the big page with the full list.

Glamaphones Choir

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. Follow the Glamaphones on facebook or their website. Rehearsals on Thursdays 6.30pm (usually) at St Andrews on the Terrace.

School's Out

School's Out is a Wellington and Lower Hutt support and social group for LGBTQI+ young people at high school, aged 13 to 18. The support group runs every school week throughout the year and sometimes does field trips!

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 Mal's Cocktail and Lounge Bar

176 Cuba Street - www.scottyandmals.co.nz

facebook and other social media groups

• Hutt Valley Pride | Te Ngākau Kahukura o Te Awakairangi
• Hutt Valley Rainbows
• Queer Network NZ - Wellington Chapter - information sharing network
• Breaking Boundaries an online forum that offers a safe place to chat for all Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer identifying individuals of all ages
• Gay Wellington
• Tīwhanawhana is a takatāpui community group in Wellington that welcomes people of all diverse sexualities and gender. The kaupapa of Tīwhanawhana is primarily for takatāpui: building community, telling our stories and leaving legacies.
• UniQ Victoria - facebook groups for queer students
• Lost Gay Wellington
• Queer Network NZ Wellington Chapter
• Vinegar Hill Gay Camping for gay and lesbian people and their families over Christmas and the New Year holiday period

and no doubt there are many many more ...