Fresh Off The Page is the playwriting and play-reading initiative that began in Tāmaki Makaurau in 2016, and has assisted a number of Asian writers into development since 2018. They expanded to include Pōneke and Ōtautahi in 2022.
One of our writers have spent over two months workshopping and redrafting her plays. Now, is the time to present it to fresh eyes to help further it’s development!
But When We’re Alone by Reylene Rose Hilaga
“A secret love story in two lifetimes. The story of two women from different cultures navigating their relationship away from their Asian immigrant families.”
Join drag queens Little Miss Cinamon, Jack Swallows, and Tony Chestnut for a lively and informative chat about all things drag!
MC Ray Shipley (a self-confessed outsider when it comes to the world of drag) will lead a discussion with these fabulous queens, asking all the questions about this artform that you might be too afraid to ask! There’ll be an opportunity for questions from the floor too – so whether you’re a budding performer, a life-long lover of drag, or a curious on-looker, this event will surprise, educate and delight. Plus, it wouldn’t be a drag event without a glorious dance number at the end!
To celebrate Ōtautahi Pride, we’re coming in HOT for our final Summer Sessions at Supreme Supreme!
We’ve got a stacked evening ahead, with drink specials, burger deals, and three incredible DJs ready to start the party.
Fresh cocktails
Chilled wines
Local beers
Bar snacks
Smash burgers
Start Pride Month in style, at Supreme Summer Sessions.
Friday 6th March
4pm – 8pm
10 Welles Street, Christchurch
Come and meet us at [Te Kete Wānanga o Waimairi] Fendalton library! 
We are a chill group of (usually around 8 or 9) queer people who gather fortnightly to hang out, work on craft projects, and try new crafts!
We’ll be happy to welcome new people, for a session or many! We have yarn craft supplies and seasoned crafters to help you get going if you want to learn knitting, crochet or nalbinding 
[Thursday 19th of March, 6pm-7.30pm, Fendalton library]
Scattered Sound Sessions is back for volume 4!
These cosy nights feature our fave poets and musicians performing in nooks and crannies throughout Darkroom and our neighbouring art gallery space!
Our line up this time round features:
Poetry from Ciaran Fox
Our MC for the night, musician and wordsmith Deej Cooper
Musician Karleshia
More music from Willowby
and musical comedian Troubadette!
Thurs March 12th
7pm doors, music from 7:30pm
R18. R.O.A.R.
The venue is unfortunately only accessible via stairs. Haapai cards welcome. For accessibility info and assistance please see:
https://www.hapaiaccesscard.org.nz/participating-businesses/darkroom
It’s Ōtautahi Pride right now, but we know pride – and allyship – extends all year long. Join us for a workshop and panel discussion on what being an ally (or an accomplice!) looks like in 2026. What are the challenges our diverse community are facing? Where do we need people to step up? How can people get stuck in?
Bring your pātai and whakaaro for this evening of kōrero.
1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture is a feature documentary that follows the story of tireless researchers who trace the origins of the anti-gay movement among Christians to a grave mistranslation of the Bible in 1946.
It chronicles the discovery of never-before-seen archives at Yale University which unveil astonishing new revelations, and casts significant doubt on any biblical basis for LGBTQIA+ prejudice. Featuring commentary from prominent scholars as well as opposing pastors, including the personal stories of the film’s creators, 1946 is at once challenging, enlightening, and inspiring.
Come join us at All Souls Church in Merivale as we show this important film in an inclusive and affirming space.
| Celebrating the human form in all its expressions- strength, vulnerability & desire. EveryBody brings together a bold cross-section of 19 contemporary and figurative artists whose practice pushes to the edges. A show that refuses to sit quietly on the wall, and works that will spark conversation long after the opening night crowd has dispersed. For those seeking art that invites reflection and connection, this is your space. Join us for the Opening Night Event: 6pm, 19 March 2026 19 – 29 March Free entry | R18- Adult themes |
Join us for the second annual ICONIC Youth Pride Party. This year’s theme is Dare to Dream. 
Dress up in your dreamiest outfit and come ready to dance. We will have drag performers, DJs, and kai – all for free! 
optional getting ready together event 5pm -7pm
main event 7pm – 10pm
for students aged 13-18
completely FREE event, but tickets are required for entry!
Need help completing your look? We’ll have a free clothing swap event before the ball, so you can find the perfect dress, suit, or accessory to make this the dreamiest night ever 
Details coming soon!
Any questions? Contact waitaha@insideout.org.nz
The Secret Piano Bar
Where the night leans in to listen.
Proudly presented by ITR and JR Entertainment as part of Ōtautahi Christchurch Pride
Step inside, turn your phone to silent, and let the night unfold…
Hidden somewhere within the Isaac Theatre Royal, The Secret Piano Bar comes alive after dark—an intimate Ōtautahi Christchurch Pride experience where voices rise, secrets are shared, and the piano never sleeps.
This is a night crafted by those in the room: the music, the mood, and the moments shaped by everyone who gathers—singers, storytellers, friends, and you. Settle in with a drink, relax into the warm after-hours atmosphere, and, if you feel like lingering, add one of ITR’s signature platters to enjoy at your table. Share a song with friends if the moment feels right, or simply lean back and listen.
From big feelings to quiet confessions, every moment is once-only… if you know, you know.
Stay for one drink—or stay until the piano plays its final chord. At The Secret Piano Bar, the night is yours.
