What's on in Lesbian Wellington

	Lesbians do brunch Fortnightly on Sunday mornings, 10.30am in Roxy cafe in Cuba Street Next: Sunday 1st August Join them if you want to meet other women for good food and good conversation. Email Shelley satire@orcon.net.nz for more information.
Support and drop-in group This is a Lesbian Drop In/Support Group for women who are new to Wellington or just new to the Gay scene. They meet on the first Wednesday of the month … Next: Wed 4th August 2010 6pm til 7.30pm at Anvil House, 138-140 Wakefield St For more information, ring Gay and Lesbian Help-Line (04) 473 7878 and leave a message for Jo with your phone number or email her at jo.morrison.nz@gmail.com.
	Pool on Fridays Join the grrls for a social lesbian pool night at the Ballroom, 68 Courtenay Place (opposite Shooters), on the 1st and third Friday of the month Next Friday 6th August from 6.30 pm It's a fun way to meet new friends, have a drink and relax with women. It's non-competitive - you don't even need to know how to play. Focus is on fun and socialising. For more info or to get reminders from Pauline, email paulinen@hotmail.com There are also some free spirits who turn up every Friday from ca. 4pm for pool.
	Kapiti lesbians dining out Lesbians of the Kapiti area and parts north have a pot-luck dinner on the first Saturday of the month at 6.30pm. Singles, couples. Good company, good food, a few laughs, a glass of wine (or not). Women come from as far away as Tangimoana and Wellington. Contact: leonie.grimmett@clear.net.nz for more information.
	Fridays at Blondinis Wellington Lesbians meet for after work drinks on the second and fourth Fridays of the month in Blondinis, the upstairs bar at the Embassy Theatre from 5.30pm. Next: 13th August
Dyke Dances Monthly Dyke Dances Saturday 14th August at the downstairs bar at S&M (Scotty and Mals) at 176 Cuba St doors open at 8.30pm ... but we only have the space exclusively until midnight so lets fill the space and keep it dyke only!!! $5 dollar entry (raising funds for future dances) Email dykedances@live.com for more info or check the facebook page.
	Lesbian Overland & Cafe Club LOCC is the social walking group for vaguely active lesbians and slightly fitter women. Not a tramping group, but there is one "club" rule: walk some before retiring to a cafe ... more August 8th: Kapiti Coast: Leaders’ choice: A wee something round Whareroa or Maungakotuktuku perhaps? Meet at Paekakariki Café 10am. We’ll be back there by 1.15pm so we have time for lunch before a 2.30pm concert in Paekakariki. Leaders: Sylvia 04 904 0427 or 021 744 485 and Prue 04 292 8108
	Occasional drinks at Finns Bar, Paekakariki Hotel Next: Friday 20^th August, from 5.30 pm i.e. on the 3rd Friday of the month If you want to stay for dinner phone Finns and book a place with Sally's group.
	Dancing at The Pines The next Pines Dance is on Sat 21^st August 8.30pm til 1am at the Pines, Houghton Bay $15 waged / $12 low-waged gives you great music, a fantastic venue and dance floor, a fabulous supper, and a lovely warm open fire!! Full cash bar - no BYO please. Another Pines Dances will be held on October 30, 2010. In 2011, dances will be held @ the Pines, in Houghton Bay, Wellington on May 28, June 25, Aug 13 & Oct 1.
Rainbow Wellington at Unity Books The Rainbow Wellington annual event at Unity Books will coincide with a visit to Wellington by famous crime fiction writer Val McDermid. She is the author of the Tony Hill books, which TV’s Wire in the Blood series is based on. As well as the Lindsay Gordon detective series you can borrow at LILAC. Date: Monday 23rd August, 6 pm Venue: Unity Books, 57 Willis Street There will be half a dozen brief reviews of major recent and local GLBTI books, possibly a poem or song from Hinemoana Baker, and then finish the evening with Val McDermid - possibly a small reading and also some Q&A if she is agreeable. Cost: $10 for Rainbow Wellington members, $15 for non-members. Pay at the door. This will get you into the event, with free nibbles, and two free drinks. Further drinks can be purchased at the bar.
LILAC - the Lesbian library LILAC is a lending library for lesbians and queer women with a great selection of books, DVDs, videos and magazines. It operates from a room upstairs at 64 Cambridge Terrace (corner of Fifeshire St) - just follow the signs in the building. More info on the LILAC website at lilac.lesbian.net.nz. LILAC is open: Wednesdays 5-7 pm Saturdays 11 am-1 pm LILAC survey LILAC is a community resource that belongs to all its members. A collective runs the library on behalf of the membership and aims to make it accessible and appealing for all eligible women in the queer community. The collective is seeking input from both members and nonmembers (former or potential members) and has put together a short survey which we are keen to have you complete. Please spend a few minutes giving us some feedback.
Girls Quiz Night at S&M's The monthly quiz nights at S&M Cocktail Bar in Cuba Street have been cancelled until the summer. There will be no quiz on Friday 30 July.
	Dinner group for single lesbians Friendly monthly dinners are held in the Wellington region for single lesbians. Sometimes this is a potluck at someone's home, and sometimes we dine out at a restaurant. If it's in a home, we all bring a plate of food to share, and something to drink. The purpose of this group is for companionship and meeting new people. Friendly and no pressures; not a dating group. To find out more please contact Brendy brendy.w@paradise.net.nz
Feminist Queer Book Group This group is a platform for queers and their friends to share ideas and discuss their reading. It was started by a group of recent graduates who wanted a way to exercise their brains by researching, thinking about, sharing and discussing issues that interest them. They wanted to provide an environment that encourages in-depth thinking, with group discussion of books and issues.During FQBG meetings a chosen member (or members) will lead the discussion, and talk about things that they find fascinating or important to a queer and/or feminist perspective. These will be fun and group oriented meetings and not, like, super formal or anything. Currently they are meeting on the first Tuesday of the month. If you are interested in feminist or queer issues and would like to discuss them in a relaxed environment over some baking then email fqbgpost@gmail.com or visit their Facebook page for more info. For other bookworms looking for a group check out the Booketarians, a Wellington queer book group, on the home page.
	Amazon Softball Club ... recruiting for 2011 New Zealands only remaining lesbian softball club is right here in Wellington. They have a promotional video to entice you to join up for the 2011 season! Amazon Softball has been going for over 30 years - let's make sure it continues. Join as a supporter, play in the team, be the club manager, join the committee, or just be a spectator at games. We welcome experienced and new players alike. Email amazons_softball@yahoo.co.nz for more info.
	Lesbian Radio Programme The weekly Lesbian Radio Programme is broadcast on Sundays, 10 - 11 am, on Wellington Access Radio 783 AM. It is rebroadcast at midnight Tuesday to 1 am Wednesday. Check our Lesbian Radio webpage for more information and links to listen to or download recent programmes.
	Same sex dancing classes for women The absolute beginner dance classes for women are held on Wednesday evenings from 5.30-6.30 pm. The venue is the Thistle Hall on the corner Arthur Street & Cuba Street, upstairs (enter through Arthur Street side). No partner is necessary - a fun attitude coupled with 'I can do this' is all that is required. Payment is by koha/donation. The programme covers eight dances: Foxtrot, Waltz, Argentine Tango, Cha, Rumba, Slow Jive, Gypsy Tap, and the Merrilyn. There are also same sex classes for beginners and intermediates on Sundays at 7-9 pm at the same venue. Ten dances are covered at Sunday night classes: Quickstep, Waltz, English Tango, Cha & Rumba, Samba, Jive, Gypsy Tap, Merrilyn and the Parma Waltz. These dances to be covered anticipate the OutGames to be held here in Wellington March 2011. Both Wednesday and Sunday night classes cover Modern/Standard (Ballroom), Latina American and New Vogue dances. Check the DANSSNZ website www.danss.org.nz for more information and the the class schedules.
	Contact Ellen at wellington@lesbian.net.nz to send information about events that you would like to have added to this page.