What's on in Lesbian Wellington

Occasional drinks & dinner at Finns Bar, Paekākāriki

Held on the third Friday (usually) of the month at Finns Bar, Paekākāriki.
Next: Friday 19^th June 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.

Winter Solstice Social

Friday 26^th June from 6pm @ LILAC Lounge, level 2, 187 Willis St.

Lesbians are invited to the LILAC Lounge for a relaxing Friday evening social get-together. Catch up with old friends and make some new ones. Check out the latest books and the wonderful map of lesbian history in Wellington on the wall - it's a gem.

Some light refreshments provided, or byo. Koha on entry gratefully received.

Wellington Racqueteers Tākatapui Wāhine night

Next: Friday 3^rd July 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. Register to attend by emailing wgtnracqueteers@gmail.com. This event is usually held the first Friday of the month.

Sappho - a deliciously Sapphic Cabaret

Friday 3^rd July 8pm-10pm & Fringe Bar, 26 Allen St

This July get ready to U-Haul down to The Fringe Bar for Sappho, A Deliciously Sapphic Cabaret!
There will be talking, laughing, loving, breathing, and absolutely no ultimatums.
The cast is in a league of their own and will have you yearning and flustered with gay panic. From poetry to burlesque, drag to comedy, our show will leave you weak at the knees and wet in your seats ... more info and tix on eventfinda. Cash only door sales are available if not sold out prior

Lesbian coming out meet-up

Saturday 18^th July 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.

The Stardust Ball

Saturday 1^st August 7:00pm - 12:00am & Whisky & Wood, 60 Cambridge Terrace

Stardust invites you into a universe of celestial bodies, alien glamour, intergalactic experiences, and otherworldly energy. Whether you arrive as a being of light, a soft-space siren, or something entirely unknown — this is your orbit, dress to transcend.
Join our constellation and step into the Coven cosmos. This year, The Coven Ball returns for its third revolution and we’re leaving Earth behind ... more info and tix on eventfinda.

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

LILAC Book Group

• Wednesday 8^th July, 6 - 7:30 pm
• featuring Australian crime writer Claire McNab ... more info on the Book Group's webpage

LILAC Book Group meets on the second Wednesday of the month (except January) in the LILAC Lounge level 2, 187 Willis Street (flat access from the street, lift). Come and join us to share a relaxing evening (re)discovering a range of lesbian literature. Tea and coffee are available and there may be bikkies.

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.

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.