Category: Events

Oct 27
Review: Stars in Her Eyes

When I was first invited to the media screening of Stars in Her Eyes, I was rather sceptical: sure, there were some recognisable names, but some of the leads had no major credits to their name, plus it was filmed by students at Unitec. It wasn’t at all what I expected: it was definitely suited for […]

Oct 26
Theta Project Hosting Another Fabulous Party

Founded by Joe Rich and Jordan Eskra, Theta Project aims to bring more LGBT+-focussed parties to Auckland. They are bringing back their Propaganda party, with more bells and whistles than you can count. This year, it will be held at twentyone bar inside SKYCITY, with the layout including two chill-out zones, a smoking deck and […]

Oct 14
Visit an Art Supermarket this Weekend!

Another fabulous gala evening was had on Thursday night for the opening of AUT’s Original Art Sale. Once the formalities were had and the wine glasses filled in the foyer, the generous crowd made their way around the abundance of art for sale in the stadium. Predominantly paintings, (oil, acrylic and some watercolours) there was […]

Oct 06
Big Bear Weekend

“If you go down to the woods today, you’re sure of a big surprise If you go down in the woods today, you’d better go in disguise For every bear that ever there was will gather there for certain Because today’s the day the teddy bears have their picnic.” Except not so much a surprise, […]

Oct 05
Q & A with Michael Parmenter

What is the premise of Insolent River: A Tango? Insolent River: A Tango is a cosmic romance, an elemental duet exploring desire in nature and in human life. First staged in Wellington in 1985, with dancers Michael Parmenter and Maari Gray Insolent River caused a sensation due to its strange combination of the mythic and […]

Oct 04
OUTLine celebrates corporate partnership

OUTLineNZ and Malcolm Pacific Dinner Friday 23 September Vivace Restaurant, 50 High Street Photos: Maria Bumanglag Community organisation OUTLineNZ has partnered financially with Malcolm Pacific Immigration and celebrated with a dinner at Vivace. Trevor Easton, General Manager of OUTLineNZ, says “we are extremely excited about this partnership. David [Cooper, Director of Client Service at Malcolm […]

Sep 29
LGBT+ Christian Conference to be Held in Ponsonby

It is no secret to anyone that the LGBT+ community and religion have not seen eye-to-eye for quite a bit of time. However, New Zealand churches are progressing, being led by St Matthews-in-the-City, Ponsonby Baptist and All Saints Ponsonby – walking in Pride parades and affirming same-sex couples. Obviously, with such animosity between Christianity and […]

Sep 27
Queer Icons Culture Club Announce NZ Tour

Led by the incomparable queer legend, Boy George, ’80s chart toppers Culture Club will be playing Christchurch’s Horncastle Arena on Friday 2 and Vector Arena, Auckland on Sunday 4 December 2016. Alongside flamboyant frontman, Boy George, comes Mikey Craig on bass guitar, Roy Hay on guitar and keyboards, Jon Moss playing drums and percussion. As the first multi-racial […]