Category: Out & About

May 25
Out & About: Urge Wellington – Back in Black

After an absence of several years, Urge Black returned to the capital on Saturday 22 May. Valhalla Bar was heaving with hot, sweaty men dancing the night away to DJs Everett Wayne (Tauranga) and Pet (Wellington), with a variety of performances throughout the night.  Organiser Alan Granville said “ ‘It’s safe to say it wasn’t […]

May 22
We Are Family! – Friday Night At Family Bar!

[ngg src=”galleries” ids=”1792″ display=”pro_sidescroll”] Friday 21 May 2021 @ Family bar 270 Karangahape Road, Auckland CBD Photos: Matt Fistonich for express Magazine express was Out & About last night at the always-packed Family Bar on Auckland’s Karangahape Road, where Kita Mean from Rupauls Drag Race Down Under brought another night of FABULOUS homegrown talent to […]

May 05
Out & About: RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under Launch Party

On Thursday 29 April, New Zealand’s Drag Race Down Under Launch Party took over Phoenix Entertainment as NZ’s LGBT+ A-Listers descended on the venue to support the Kiwi Queens flying our flag on the show. New episodes of Drag Race Down Under arrive every Saturday on TVNZ OnDemand at 6pm and TV2 at 8.30pm. Photos […]

Apr 11
Out & About: Wellington’s Biggest Rainbow Weekend

Coinciding with Out In The City, CubaDupa took over Wellington’s favourite street with an array of amazing concerts, cabaret and circus performances, performed to capacity crowds soaking up the atmosphere! Unsurprisingly Cuba Street’s own S&M’s Cocktail Bar became the perfect spot for a tipple between catching amazing live performances like The Purple People Eater pop […]

Apr 11
Out & About: Night At The Museum

A rainbow soaked Auckland Museum played host to a night of grand live performances, sophisticated socialising and flirty fun, set against a backdrop of stunning galleries and all in the name of celebrating Pride! [ngg src=”galleries” ids=”1787″ display=”pro_sidescroll”]Photos | Peter Jennings. War Memorial Museum, Auckland Domain. Thursday 25 March.

Apr 01
MISBEHAVIOUR In Pictures

[ngg src=”galleries” ids=”1786″ display=”pro_sidescroll”]  MISBEHAVIOR Saturday the 27th of March @ Everybody’s PHOTOS | Eli McCarthy express checked-out the very first MISBEHAVOUR at Everybody’s on Saturday night! Described as Auckland’s newest sophisticated, late night club experience for the LGBTQI+ community and their allies – MISBEHAVIOUR brings the global queer party scenes to Aotearoa!

Mar 31
Out & About | Invivo’s Drink Pink

[ngg src=”galleries” ids=”1785″ display=”pro_sidescroll”]Invivo & Co’s Drink Pink Tasting Experience Thursday the 25th of March @ Morningside Tavern Photos | Jason Tran express was Out & About with Invivo & Co at Morningside Tavern where all Rosé lovers enjoyed the 50 Shades Of Rosé tasting experience and tried the all-new ‘Graham Norton’s Own Italian Sparkling […]

Mar 28
Out & About: Out In The City 2021

Wellington’s biggest GLBT+ day out moved from its regular spot in Waitangi Park to the Michael Fowler Centre to avoid the need for a rain date. The full-day event attracted an estimated 10,000 people with stalls, workshops and performances from top community talent. The event was marred by anti-trans protesters outside, but Wellington Pride Festival […]