February 7 - March 1, 2015. SAT Auckland Pride Gala + Pride Festival. SUN LYC Big Gay Out. SAT Ponsonby Road Parade + PROUD Party at Victoria Park Market Complex. Auckland-wide cabaret, theater, visual arts, music, literature, comedy, debates, discussions, workshops, historical walks, events, sports, and parties - most on/around Ponsonby/ Karangahape Roads.

February 8-15, 2015. MON Bears and beers -Galbraiths Alehouse; TUE Bear Drag Race + Urge Bear Divas; WED Bears Give Back/ Underbear Party -Urge; THU Meet/ Greet at Marcello’s Caffé + Funny. Furry. Fierce evening of comedy + Wet Fur -Centurian Sauna; FRI Mr URGE NZ Bear 2015 contest; SAT Sea Life Aquarium + Tri-Nations dance party; SUN Closing BBQ.

February 8, 2015, Sunday noon - 7pm, at Coyle Park, Point Chevalier, Auckland, New Zealand's largest annual Gay festival, entertainers, dance tents, food and retail stalls. See website for performances and events.

March 4-22, 2015. Auckland's biennial premier festival of art and culture, including theater, dance, music and visual art. A biennial celebration of the unique characteristics of Auckland, its Pacific Rim location and the people who live here. See program & venue information online.

May 21- June 1, 2015 in Auckland. A Reel Queer Film Festival. one of New Zealand's most established film festivals and one of few queer cultural events with a national profile. Films from New Zealand and around the world. Also in Wellington (May 28 - June 7, 2015) and Christchurch (June 11-14, 2015).