Category: Events
The New Zealand International Film Festival has returned for another year! Founded on the principle of sharing box office income with filmmakers, this film-buffs fever-dream boasts an eclectic mix of unique cinematic marvels you won’t see at your neighbourhood theatre. Queer stories are again a highlight this year, and the festival is offering up a […]
Don’t let winter wanderlust get you down – ski into spring with the largest gay and lesbian winter pride event in the Southern Hemisphere, Gay Ski Week QT! The first time I saw snow was a magical experience. After spending years avoiding winter on tropical island getaways, experiencing the sheer beauty of a snow-topped mountain […]
The Auckland Rainbow Community Church, supported by St Matthew-in-the-City, are holding a memorial service for Orlando on Sunday 19 June at 7.30pm. The service will include the reading of the names and lighting a candle for each person who died, and composing a message of hope in the form of a banner, which will then […]
As anyone who follows her social media accounts knows Brandy Norwood had been as deeply affected by the Orlando shootings as the rest of us. Just the day before her Auckland concert she had posted a video of her meeting an enthusiastic fan with the errie message reading just ‘RIP’ in tribute to the young […]
Family Bar and Club on Auckland’s Karangahape Road will be raising money to support the victims and families of victims of the Orlando massacre at Pulse Nightclub. On Saturday 18 June at 10pm, a benefit is to be held at the iconic venue in support and solidarity with the GLBT community in America and all […]
On Wednesday evening, the Michael Lett Gallery was opened for a special preview evening of Niccole Duval, a new exhibition curated by Fiona Clarke that offers a candid look into the life of one of New Zealand’s greatest trans showgirls. Attended by a plethora of rainbow kiwi’s, the exhibition consists of a huge range of […]
Returning to the Basement Theatre stage after a stunning stint at the infamous Spiegeltent during the Auckland Arts Festival comes Dragons: Cold Snap! Produced and created by New Zealand’s own foul mouthed Princess Lola La Bomb (otherwise known as Bryony Skillington), Dragons is a drag makeover cabaret show consisting of a live band, sensual dancers, […]
It’s that time of year again, you magnificent misfits! The much loved Queen of Queens Drag Competition is returning to Family Bar for the fifteenth year in a row this Queen’s birthday weekend. Eight fresh faced drag stars are set to take the stage at Family Bar’s most royal celebration this Sunday 5 June. With doors […]