Sweat & Skin Afternoon Play Party for Men brings all the same filthy, horny energy as our nighttime Sleaze Party — just in daylight. It’s perfect for guys who can’t sneak out at night… though plenty of legends still manage to hit both.
This daytime edition runs every second and fourth Thursday of the month from 11pm–7pm, and honestly, it’s a very good reason to take a Thursday afternoon off.
Dress code: Nude, Jocks, or Fetish — pick your flavour and dive in.
Sweat & Skin Afternoon Play Party for Men brings all the same filthy, horny energy as our nighttime Sleaze Party — just in daylight. It’s perfect for guys who can’t sneak out at night… though plenty of legends still manage to hit both.
This daytime edition runs every second and fourth Thursday of the month from 11pm–7pm, and honestly, it’s a very good reason to take a Thursday afternoon off.
Dress code: Nude, Jocks, or Fetish — pick your flavour and dive in.
Sleaze Party is the big one — the wild, filthy, full-throttle Menfriends classic. It’s huge, it goes off, and honestly… if you don’t get lucky at Sleaze, you’re probably not trying.
It hits every first Saturday of the month from 7pm–3am, and the crowd skews younger and gets busy early, so don’t stroll in at 1am expecting a warm-up. By then, the place is already heaving.
Expect hot guys everywhere in Nude, Fetish, or Jocks, bodies moving, energy high, and the whole venue buzzing. Our DJ keeps the place pumping all night, adding that extra layer of heat that makes Sleaze famous.
Plus there are free goodies and Lucky Locker Draws, so you’ll want to be in the mix from the start.
Sometimes you’ve just got to let go and dive in. Sleaze is that night at Menfriends — so get down, get dirty, and get here.
This Pride season, we’re turning up the volume on love, liberation, and lust. Join us for a night of vibrant energy, playful exploration, and unapologetic pleasure — where every identity is celebrated, every body is welcome, and every desire is honoured.
Whether you’re queer, kinky, curious, or just ready to celebrate in style, this is your invitation to dance, connect, and explore in a space built on consent, respect, and radical joy.
Location: The BodyShop, Christchurch – your sanctuary of self-expression, connection, and consensual celebration.
Dress Loud, Proud & Sexy
Rainbow, leather, glitter, glam — wear what makes you feel powerful, playful, and proud. Whether you’re rocking a harness, a tutu, a flag cape, or nothing but confidence, costumes are encouraged and celebrated.
Play Spaces & Pleasure Zones
Multiple play rooms, open-door intimacy, and shared spaces for consensual exploration. From the St Andrew’s Cross to the sex swing, from soft touch to sting — we’ve got the gear and the vibe to make your fantasies shine.
Enjoy our spa, sauna, and steam room for steamy interludes.
Challenge a stranger at the pool table, or browse the toy shop for last-minute gear and inspiration.
Toys & Tools
Bring your own toys, tools, and accessories. We provide condoms, lube, towels, lockers and a safe, welcoming environment. Rope, restraints, floggers, paddles, and sensation toys are all welcome — just like you.
Food, Drink & Vibe
Light snacks provided to keep your energy up. BYO drinks. Expect music, dancing, and plenty of mingling — with Pride anthems and queer bangers on the playlist.
Consent & Conduct
No photos or videos without express permission
No smoking or vaping indoors
No refunds
Drunken behaviour will not be tolerated — keep it sexy, not sloppy
Unsolicited touch or any breach of consent will result in immediate removal from the party. Respect boundaries, ask before engaging, and honor the space we’ve built together.
New to the Scene?
You’re welcome here. Message us when you request to attend, and we’ll make sure you feel relaxed, informed, and introduced to others. This is a no-pressure, inclusive space for exploration and connection.
Single Men
Attendance by invitation only or if accompanied by a single woman or gender diverse person. Message us first before requesting to attend.
➕ Plus-Ones
You may bring a guest, but please get approval first. You’re responsible for their conduct. They must also pay the entry fee.
Party Schedule
Doors Open: 7.30pm
Doors Close: 9.00pm (no entry after unless pre-arranged)
Party Ends: Late — because Pride never sleeps
✅ Attendance Steps
Send a request to attend
Pay your entry fee no later than one week before the party
Spaces are limited and in high demand. Unpaid spots may be released to the waitlist.
| How does climate change, housing, prisons, and other social justice movements disproportionately impact the LGBQTI+ community? What social justice groups exist in Ōtautahi that are fighting these issues—and how can you get involved? Come along to this panel discussion to find out. We’ll be joined by members from various social justice movements across Ōtautahi who are on the ground tackling these interconnected issues. They’ll share their insights on how LGBQTI+ rights are deeply connected to struggles like climate justice, housing justice, and prison abolition. Following the panel, we’ll provide flyers with key questions we can ask politicians at the upcoming Queerly Political event—questions designed to find out how serious they really are about addressing LGBQTI+ rights. Because queer rights cannot exist without broader social justice. We’ll share some kai together, then head over to Queerly Political as a group.
Everyone is welcome—come along, learn, connect, and take action |
This club is for people with an interest in LGBTQ+ stories to share, discover, and discuss their favorite titles and authors.
We meet on the last Saturday of the month at Aranui Library, from 2:30-3:30pm.
If you’re new to the book club, you can bring along any book – a library book, your own copy, on Libby, Kobo, Audiobook, PDF or just as a fond memory.
Check out past reading lists.
Browse all book clubs and reading groups at your libraries.
Our Creative Space at Matatiki will be kitted out with everything you need to craft and unwind celebrating Pride.
No bookings required.
Celebrate Christchurch Pride at New Brighton Library.
Use our Direct to Garment printer to print on a t-shirt or bag:
Choose to either print a Pride flag on fabric, or print your own image with a Pride frame added. You will need to supply your own T-shirt, tote bag, or fabric to print on. Please bring lighter coloured material, as darker fabrics won’t work. Limited spots will be available on the day.
Create a badge:
Choose from a variety of Pride Flags or draw your own image with a Pride border to put onto a badge. You can create either 2 Small Badges (25mm) or 1 Large Badge (58mm) per person,
DTG Printing :Cost $5.50 per print
Badges: Free of charge in support of Christchurch Pride!
This is a drop-in event for rangatahi 12+. Under 14s must have adult supervision.
Slay your way through the beats this Thursday for Pride! Join in on our friendly Beat Saber tournament – will you win our trophy?
This is a special session for rangatahi/teenagers aged 12+, running as part of Christchurch Pride month.
Free and no bookings required, so just rock up.
Celebrate Christchurch Pride this month by coming along to the Tūranga Board Game Club to meet new people and enjoy the selection of board games Tūranga has to offer in a fun, inclusive setting! All welcome.
The third Thursday evening of every month we have tables reserved and a selection of board games available for you to enjoy with other library users on Tūhuratanga | Discovery, Level 3.
Got your own game that you want to play and looking for more players? Bring it along!
While you’re here check out our selection of borrowable board games you can take home for a $5 fortnight of tabletop fun!
Groups and individuals are all welcome, whether you’re a board game enthusiast or interested in giving them a try.
This is a session for adults and older teens (16+) to meet and play together – there are always board games available on Hapori | Community, Level 1, Tūranga for anyone to play.
Event link: Queerly Political
https://facebook.com/events/s/queerly-political/1630897084733349/
Want to speak at this event?
Have a question you want asked at Queerly Political? We will add it to the flyer