Category: Out & About
Christchurch Pride’s annual Leather & Lace Party took over A Rolling Stone on Saturday 18 June. Following on from previous years, Leather & Lace proved to be a moody, sexy party with a hint of burlesque and a whole lot of gender f*ckery. This was highlighted with live performances from Jack Swallows, Mythical Hazel and […]
Christchurch Pride’s most luxurious event ‘Kahukura’ was a black tie dinner with a twist! Guests dressed in specific colours to create a rainbow when seated for dinner. Kahukura, interpreted as rainbow, comes from Kahukuratītīa; goddess of the rainbow! Kahu (cloak), kura (to glow), titia (to adorn). The glowing cloak adorned across the land. […]
Christchurch Pride 2022’s official opening night party FriGay Drinks was packed to the rafters! Taking over Castro’s Tapas & Bar at CHCH’s iconic Riverside Markets this R18 free event highlighted just how much New Zealand’s second largest city has gotten behind their Pride festival! Deputy Mayor Andrew Turner was thrilled to see the enthusiastic turnout. […]
Christchurch Pride Festival 2022 officially opened with a well-attended walk of support and ribbon-cutting. The ‘bang’ was provided by the brilliant New Zealand Army Band who serenaded the parade. The walk was led by one of the city’s iconic trams, transporting Christchurch Pride Board members, Deputy Mayor Andrew Turner and Green Party MPs Jan Logie […]
The notorious URGE party returned to the street where it all began on Saturday 11 June, as URGE Events took over Phoenix Entertainment (Level 1, 258 K Road) for URGE Returns – their first party at Covid Alert Level Orange! Photos | Evan Donnelly. [ngg src=”galleries” ids=”1831″ display=”slideshow”]
RuPaul’s DragCon LA might as well be cancelled because Drag Race Down Under winner Kita Mean can’t go due to last minute visa issues! Luckily Los Angeles’ loss is our gain, and RuPaul’s favourite antipodean queen will be hosting Family Bar tonight! This weekend will be packed at Family with Miss Kola Gin hosting tomorrow. […]
G.A.Y Auckland has been bringing the party back at alert level Orange. After providing some of New Zealand’s best Queer entertainment in a cabaret setting at ‘red’, their dancefloor is once again open and filled! Their diverse staff and a welcoming environment, make G.A.Y a perfect weekend destination open Fridays and Saturdays from 10pm, with […]
Auckland’s Eagle Bar is wild again at alert level Orange. Our photographer Cowan Wyatt captured all the craziness and fun from the weekend to cheer up your Monday blues. Eagle Bar, 259 Karangahape Rd, Auckland. Photos| Cowan Wyatt. [ngg src=”galleries” ids=”1828″ display=”slideshow”]