Category: Events

Jun 15
Auckland Gay Bar to Support Orlando Through Drag

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 […]

Jun 11
Niccole Duval: A Glimpse into History

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 […]

Jun 07
Kiwi Icons Get Camp with Dragons: Cold Snap!

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, […]

Jun 02
God Save the Queens!

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 […]

May 30
Five To Life With Lick

Lick Entertainment, organisers of New Zealand’s biggest parties for girls who love girls, is coming back to Auckland this month! express brings you a comprehensive guide to acting the part at the revival of Lick Auckland’s most popular party theme, Wentworth vs. Orange is the New Black. Women who love women, rejoice! Three years running with […]

May 18
Queer Led ‘The Internet’ Announce Two New Zealand Shows

Led by queer artist Syd the Kyd, The Internet are set to return to New Zealand following their 2015 Laneway performance. Performing in Auckland on 2 August and Wellington on 4 August, this LA-based soul collective promise ‘genre-defying funk-tinted R&B soul’ inspired by prolific artists like Erykah Badu and Digable Planets. The Internet ave now released three […]

May 09
Elvis Supports No. 8 Wire

Gay owned Okareka Dance Company is bringing Elvis to Northcote in support of the arts! Bridgeway Cinema will play host to Elvis’ greatest film, Viva Las Vegas, as part of a fundraising effort for the company’s upcoming production of No. 8 Wire, a brand new work in development featuring some of the countries most established performers and […]

Apr 29
Gender Fluidity Highlighted in Upcoming NZ Stage Show

Presented in partnership with the Garnet Station Tiny Theatre, “Ze”: queer as f*ck!  is an upcoming theatre and stand up show written and performed by Michelle Lunicke, directed by Peter Larsen. Michelle/Ryan is a one-person genderqueer LGBTQI+ pride parade with a foot on every float. Launched from an American hypocritical upbringing by puritanical parents, they must discover […]