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SUMMARY:Ōtautahi Trans Community Meetup & Potluck
DESCRIPTION:A social event for the trans community to get together\, meet\, mingle\, have a yarn and share some kai. Open to people of al̲l̲ ages\, from across the gender spectrum\, at all stages of transition. Koha appreciated to help cover venue hire costs. You may bring a cis partner/parent/ally with you\, as long as they remember that this is a trans-focused event.\nThis is a dry event at a smoke-free\, vape-free venue.\nOptional pre-registration is appreciated\, this gives us a better idea of who’s coming lets us plan a better event https://forms.gle/iDDjSscaMLy6sBAT9
URL:https://www.chchpride.co.nz/event/otautahi-trans-community-meetup-potluck/
LOCATION:WEA Canterbury\, 59 Gloucester Street\, Christchurch Central City\,\, Christchurch\, 8013\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Meet Up
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260329T100000
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SUMMARY:Pride Service
DESCRIPTION:Folk of all faiths and none are warmly invited to join us in our annual Pride Service @Aldersgate\, followed by sumptuous refreshments and a chance to make connections. This is an unabashed participatory celebration of the fabulous diversity of humanity\, queer & straight\, CIS-gender and gender diverse\, yound and old. Led by Rev Philo KInera and Lexee Blackmore
URL:https://www.chchpride.co.nz/event/pride-service/
LOCATION:Aldersgate Centre – Durham Street Methodist\, 309 Durham Street North\, Christchurch Central City\, Christchurch\, 8013\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Family Event,Meet Up,Religion
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260517T140000
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SUMMARY:Sunday Sessions - The Sunset
DESCRIPTION:One final Sunday Session before winter. 🌇 \nJoin us for The Sunset at Smash Palace on Sunday\, 17 May. We’ll kick things off from 2PM and roll through golden hour\, with sunset over Ōtautahi at 5:13PM. \nAll the usual Sunday Sessions seasonings—great music\, great people\, and a welcoming space for our LGBTQIA+ whānau and allies—the perfect way to farewell the warmer months. \n📍 Smash Palace\n🕒 From 2PM\n🍹 Happy Hour 4–6PM\n🎟 Free Entry\n🐶 Dog-Friendly Courtyard\n🎧 DJ: Skew-Whiff
URL:https://www.chchpride.co.nz/event/sunday-sessions-the-sunset/
LOCATION:Smash Palace\, 172 High Street\, Christchurch\, 8011\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Meet Up,R18
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260530T140000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260530T140000
DTSTAMP:20260526T062401Z
CREATED:20260526T062358Z
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UID:3794-1780149600-1780149600@www.chchpride.co.nz
SUMMARY:Board Game Afternoon
DESCRIPTION:Trade boredom for board games! \nCome hang out with the Qtopia team and other lovely humans who just want to roll the dice\, pull a card and have a good time. You’ll find us at Meepleopolis at the Climate Action Campus (plenty of parking available and the closest bus stops are Woodham Rd and Stanmore Rd) on Saturday 30 May. Come alone or bring a mate\, there will be room and games for everyone!  \nWe will start at 2PM and have three hours of fun!
URL:https://www.chchpride.co.nz/event/board-game-afternoon/
LOCATION:Meepleopolis\, 150 Lichfield Street\, Christchurch Central City\, Christchurch\, 8011\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Meet Up
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260620T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260620T130000
DTSTAMP:20260614T020101Z
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SUMMARY:Rainbow Restoration
DESCRIPTION:A place for LGBTQIA+folks and allies to connect with each other and nature.\nWe will be putting in the mahi to look after the environment alongside the Richmond Community Gardens in Ōtautahi.\nWe will finish up early for a cuppa.
URL:https://www.chchpride.co.nz/event/rainbow-restoration/
LOCATION:Riverlution Eco Hub\, 46A Vogel Street\, Christchurch\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Meet Up,Wellness / Spiritual
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SUMMARY:Queer Craft Group
DESCRIPTION:Come and have a nice time with a chill group of (usually around 8 or 9) queer people! \nWe have crafters always happy to help and teach\, chatty people\, quiet people\, energetic people\, tired people\, younger people\, older people\, regulars\, people dropping by once in a while\, people who come to work on their WIP\, people coming to chat\, people coming to play board games\, people coming just to hang out!\nWe also have yarn craft supplies and seasoned crafters to help you get going if you want to learn knitting\, crochet or nalbinding \nCome by every other Thursday at 6pm at Fendalton library!
URL:https://www.chchpride.co.nz/event/queer-craft-group/
LOCATION:Fendalton Library\, 4 Jeffreys Road\, Christchurch\, 8053\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Crafts,Meet Up
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260717T210000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260717T210000
DTSTAMP:20260701T024729Z
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SUMMARY:OUT | Friday Night at Morrell & Co
DESCRIPTION:A Classic Gay Friday Night Out. \nOUT is a new Friday night event by Q Events\, inspired by the classic Friday and Saturday nights that have brought our rainbow community together over the years. \nCreated for our rainbow community and allies\, OUT is a welcoming space to connect\, celebrate and dance. Whether you’re catching up with old friends\, meeting new people or simply looking for a great night out\, everyone is welcome. \nJoin us for good people\, great music\, good drinks and dancefloor vibes with DJ Zac. \nEvent Details \n📅 Friday 17 July\n🕘 From 9:00 pm\n📍 Morrell & Co\, Christchurch\n🎧 DJ Zac\n🎟️ Free entry – Reserve your free ticket via Humanitix.\n🔞 R18 \nGrab your free ticket:\nhttps://events.humanitix.com/outatmorrell-and-co
URL:https://www.chchpride.co.nz/event/out-friday-night-at-morrell-co/
LOCATION:Morrell & Co.\, 280 Lincoln Road\, Addington\, Christchurch\, 8024\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Meet Up,Party,R18
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260822T160000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260822T160000
DTSTAMP:20260807T144454Z
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UID:3820-1787414400-1787414400@www.chchpride.co.nz
SUMMARY:❄️ Après Smash – Ōtautahi's Queer Ski Party ❄️
DESCRIPTION:Après Smash returns to Smash Palace for an afternoon and evening of retro ski vibes\, great music\, and an unforgettable atmosphere. \n  \nNo lift pass required—just your favourite people\, a love of good music\, and a willingness to hit the dance floor. \n  \n🎧 Skew-Whiff – Vinyl master and Smash Palace all-star\, bringing a mix of disco\, funky grooves\, house\, dance classics and crowd favourites. \n  \n🎧 SpeedieLokzz – Bringing fresh energy with an infectious blend of house\, funk and club dance to keep the party going from afternoon through to late. \n  \n🎿 Dress Code: Retro ski gear is encouraged\, but not essential. Throw on a puffer jacket\, add a beanie\, and you’re already fitting the Après Smash vibe. \n  \n🍻 Happy Hour | 4:00pm – 6:00pm \n🌈 A welcoming space for the LGBTQIA+ community and allies \n📍 Smash Palace – 172 High Street\, Christchurch \n📅 Saturday 22 August 2026 \n🕓 4:00pm – Late \n🎟️ Free Entry | R18 \n  \nRound up your crew\, embrace the winter vibes\, and join us for another unforgettable Après Smash! ❄️💙🏳️‍🌈 \n  \n 
URL:https://www.chchpride.co.nz/event/%e2%9d%84%ef%b8%8f-apres-smash-otautahis-queer-ski-party-%e2%9d%84%ef%b8%8f/
LOCATION:Smash Palace\, 172 High Street\, Christchurch\, 8011\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Meet Up,Party,R18
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