Tune In Youth Music Lessons

This after school drop-in program offers free music instruction on the guitar, bass, drums, voice, and keyboards for youth ages 8-18. Professional musicians provide two hours of instruction and mentorship every Tuesday during the school year with all instruments provided through a grant from Music Counts.

4-6 PM

Ages 8-18

Caregivers and younger siblings welcome

Oh Holy Night, Holy Void Album Release w Show Pony, Tired Cossack

Strung Out Psychedelic Rock 

For fans of Black Angels, Frankie and the Witch Fingers, Pink Floyd, The Catamounts, Paige Drobot, Mahogany Frog

Come join us for a wild night as Holy Void celebrate the release of their long awaited record, "All Will Be Revealed In Time". This Rock ‘n’ Roll Christmas show will feature Holy Void, Show Pony, Tired Cossack and more. This unique event promises to blend the dark, atmospheric vibes with the high-energy, experimental sounds of prog punk and blistering rock'n'roll, creating an unforgettable holiday experience. Expect powerful performances, intricate musical arrangements, and an atmosphere that's both eerie and electrifying. Don't miss this chance to celebrate the holiday season with a twist—mark your calendars and prepare for a night of music that defies convention and embraces the unconventional spirit of the season.

Show Pony
Show Pony is a wild ride through the heart of rock and roll, dressed to thrill in cowboy hats, snake skin boots, and a shimmer of sequins. With a raw fusion of gutsy punk energy and arena-shaking rock 'n' roll, they pull listeners into their electrifying, glam-soaked universe.

Tired Cossack Tired Cossack is a solo project from Winnipeg, Canada, blending shoegaze, indie rock, and post-punk with songwriting inspired in large part by Ukrainian folklore and tales.

Friday Dec 13th

Doors - 7:00pm
Show - 8:00pm

All Ages

$20 in advance, $30 at the door

All tickets subject to service fees

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Community Holiday Dinner and Concert

with music from Morgan Grace

Presented with financial and in-kind support from:

• Spence Neighbourhood Association

• Peak of the Market

• Toad Hall Toys

• King Cob Pub

• and individual donors like you!

Wednesday Dec 11th West End Cultural Centre

Doors - 5:45pm
Dinner - 6:00pm

All Ages

Free

Ticket required to guarantee entry. Tickets available at 586 Ellice Ave Monday to Friday, 10AM to 5PM while quantities last.

Tune In Youth Music Lessons

This after school drop-in program offers free music instruction on the guitar, bass, drums, voice, and keyboards for youth ages 8-18. Professional musicians provide two hours of instruction and mentorship every Tuesday during the school year with all instruments provided through a grant from Music Counts.

4-6 PM

Ages 8-18

Caregivers and younger siblings welcome

Those Guys - Under The Mistletoe

Saturday, December 7, 2024
8:00 PM / West End Cultural Centre

Sunday, December 8, 2024 / 2:00 PM MATINEE / West End Cultural Centre

Get ready for a heartwarming holiday tradition! The West End Cultural Centre proudly presents Under the Mistletoe with THOSE GUYS. This annual a cappella extravaganza is back, bigger and better than ever, featuring special guests Two Crows for Comfort and M-Kaps.

Join THOSE GUYS as they fill the stage with their incredible harmonies, hilarious banter, and captivating storytelling. Expect a night of sing-alongs, laughter, and holiday cheer that will warm your heart.

Last year's single show sold out in record time! This year, to accommodate the overwhelming demand, there will be TWO SHOWS to spread the holiday cheer. Don't miss this unforgettable show and experience the magic Under the Mistletoe with THOSE GUYS.

Made up of eight performers who represent a cross-section of the Winnipeg music and theatre community, Those Guys have built a reputation for dynamic, feel-good performances since 2009. Their repertoire, which ranges from The Nylons to Justin Timberlake (and everything in between), features complex (often original) musical arrangements performed without a single instrument. Hear their spot-on renditions of Christmas classics, new arrangements and hot takes, as well as numbers from their holiday album, This Christmas. 

“The guys take on one of my all time favorite artists here. Great job! …they really got it goin’ on and I’m so proud of you all!”

-Jerry Lawson (of The Persuasions and Jerry Lawson & the Talk of the Town)
 

“To see ‘Those Guys’ live is to love them. They’re brilliant. I had no idea I was into a cappella until they came along…[Those Guys] make people happy.”

-Ace Burpee, host of 103.1 Virgin Radio’s Ace Burpee Show (from Ace Burpee’s 100 Most Fascinating Manitobans 2012)

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Doors - 1:00pm
Show - 2:00pm

All Ages

$30-$35

All tickets subject to service fees

Those Guys - Under The Mistletoe

Saturday, December 7, 2024
8:00 PM / West End Cultural Centre

Sunday, December 8, 2024 / 2:00 PM MATINEE / West End Cultural Centre

Get ready for a heartwarming holiday tradition! The West End Cultural Centre proudly presents Under the Mistletoe with THOSE GUYS. This annual a cappella extravaganza is back, bigger and better than ever, featuring special guests Two Crows for Comfort and M-Kaps.

Join THOSE GUYS as they fill the stage with their incredible harmonies, hilarious banter, and captivating storytelling. Expect a night of sing-alongs, laughter, and holiday cheer that will warm your heart.

Last year's single show sold out in record time! This year, to accommodate the overwhelming demand, there will be TWO SHOWS to spread the holiday cheer. Don't miss this unforgettable show and experience the magic Under the Mistletoe with THOSE GUYS.

Made up of eight performers who represent a cross-section of the Winnipeg music and theatre community, Those Guys have built a reputation for dynamic, feel-good performances since 2009. Their repertoire, which ranges from The Nylons to Justin Timberlake (and everything in between), features complex (often original) musical arrangements performed without a single instrument. Hear their spot-on renditions of Christmas classics, new arrangements and hot takes, as well as numbers from their holiday album, This Christmas. 

“The guys take on one of my all time favorite artists here. Great job! …they really got it goin’ on and I’m so proud of you all!”

-Jerry Lawson (of The Persuasions and Jerry Lawson & the Talk of the Town)
 

“To see ‘Those Guys’ live is to love them. They’re brilliant. I had no idea I was into a cappella until they came along…[Those Guys] make people happy.”

-Ace Burpee, host of 103.1 Virgin Radio’s Ace Burpee Show (from Ace Burpee’s 100 Most Fascinating Manitobans 2012)

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Doors - One hour before show time

All Ages

$30-$35

All tickets subject to service fees

Tune In Youth Music Lessons

This after school drop-in program offers free music instruction on the guitar, bass, drums, voice, and keyboards for youth ages 8-18. Professional musicians provide two hours of instruction and mentorship every Tuesday during the school year with all instruments provided through a grant from Music Counts.

4-6 PM

Ages 8-18

Caregivers and younger siblings welcome

Michael Kaeshammer, The Spirit of Christmas

Wednesday, November 27, 8:00pm

Pop, R&B

For fans of Adam Baldwin, Michael Buble

Michael Kaeshammer isn’t so much a piano player as a piano whisperer, a master musician and songwriter able to coax dazzling, kaleidoscopic sounds from his instrument in a way few can rival. That gift powers Kaeshammer’s 2024 holiday tour “The Spirit of Christmas,” a performance featuring all your Christmas favourites turned up a notch with a toe-tapping spin on the classics. Sing along as Michael delights his audience and takes them on a musical journey that will be sure to put anyone in “The Spirit of Christmas."

Across a brilliant, globe-trotting career highlighted by nine tours of China, three appearances at the Olympics, and countless shows opposite international superstars, the German-born, B.C.-based Kaeshammer has electrified audiences with his indelible repertoire and consistently positive outlook on life. “I am a very positive person,” confirms the seven-Nme JUNO Award nominee and unabashed foodie, who hosts cooking show Kaeshammer’s Kitchen on Vancouver Island’s CHEK TV. “I really love playing shows and being on-stage. Music is my favourite thing to do. And this holiday tour will be the highlight of the year for me.”

Doors - 7:00pm
Show - 8:00pm

All Ages

$30-$35

All tickets subject to service fees

Tune In Youth Music Lessons

This after school drop-in program offers free music instruction on the guitar, bass, drums, voice, and keyboards for youth ages 8-18. Professional musicians provide two hours of instruction and mentorship every Tuesday during the school year with all instruments provided through a grant from Music Counts.

4-6 PM

Ages 8-18

Caregivers and younger siblings welcome

MODO-LIVE Presents:
Gregorian: Pure Chants

For almost 25 years, GREGORIAN have thrilled millions of people worldwide with their choreographed shows and their ability to switch seamlessly from classical chorales to pop and rock songs. Their concerts have set new standards.

With over 2,000 shows in 35 countries and more than 10 million albums sold, GREGORIAN are the most successful choir in the world.

In November and December 2024, GREGORIAN will continue with their PURE CHANTS World Tour in Canada and in the USA.

Frank Peterson, the creator and producer of GREGORIAN says: “Our Pure Chants concerts bring the most popular GREGORIAN classics in an atmospheric and tranquil sound environment. Pure Chants concerts are extremely peaceful, yet spectacular and unite the audience with the most beautiful melodies in the world.”

The idea for GREGORIAN was born when Frank Peterson visited the royal monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial in Spain in 1989. Wandering through the medieval monastery and castle complex and listening to contemporary music on his Walkman, he found the inspiration for the sound experiment of mixing ancient Gregorian music with modern music.

Peterson first realized his idea with Michael Cretu and the worldwide sound phenomenon "Enigma". Their first album "MCMXC a.D." was released in 1990 and quickly became a worldwide success. "MCMXC a.D." was number 1 in 41 different countries and went 57 times platinum and 45 times gold. It is considered as the most successful German album of all time worldwide.

This gigantic success paved the way for GREGORIAN to take the musical idea one step further and to establish it as an independent music act. In 1999, with the start of production on the first album "Masters Of Chant", Frank Peterson seamlessly built on the success of "Enigma".

In the following years, GREGORIAN has sold over 10 million CDs and 7 DVDs worldwide and achieved gold and platinum status in 24 different countries.

At the end of 2024 and thus in time for their Anniversary World Tour in 2025, Frank Peterson will release a new GREGORIAN album. The album will include new songs as well as re-recordings of some well-known GREGORIAN classics.

Monday November 25th

West End Cultural Centre

Doors - 7:00pm
Show - 7:30pm

All Ages

$38.99 - $72.41 including service fees

Madeleine Roger

With openers Keri Latimer, Kris Ulrich, and Taylor Jackson in a songwriter’s circle.

Singer-songwriter / Folk-Roots / Americana

For fans of Sarah Harmer, Anais Mitchell, Kathleen Edwards, Aoife O'Donovan.

Madeleine Roger (she/her) is a singer-songwriter from Winnipeg, Canada. While skillfully accompanying herself on acoustic guitar, it is her artistry as a songwriter that can silence a room, uniting her lyrical prowess with breathtaking melodies that linger long after they are sung. 

Her newest collection of songs is a deeply personal body of work examining every nook and cranny of love and loss. It is unflinchingly honest, and is the result of three years of soul-digging, experimentation, and fine-tuning - Madeleine has poured over every word. Nerve, the album created in the process (out August 2024) is her sophomore release, and it touches the exposed nerve left over from a breakup with a long-term lover and musical collaborator, the death of a soul-friend, the secret of an unrequited love, months of caring for a dying grandparent, and finding a curious peace in spite of it. It was produced by Josh Kaufman (Anaïs Mitchell, Bob Weir, Bonny Light Horseman) and recorded in four days in Kingston NY by engineer D. James Goodwin (The National, Fruit Bats, The Hold Steady). 

She has toured extensively across Canada, Europe, and the UK sharing her music live at the Winnipeg Folk Festival, Shetland Island Folk Festival, Vancouver Island Music Festival, Stan Rogers Folk Festival, Summerfolk Festival of Arts and Crafts, among others. She is also a regular collaborator with JUNO award winning string quartet The Fretless, appearing with them in performances and on recordings as a vocalist and co-writer. 

English Songwriter of the Year nominee (2020 Canadian Folk Music Awards) Producer of the Year nominee (2019 Western Canadian Music Awards)

Saturday, November 23, 8:00pm

Doors - 7:00pm
Show - 8:00pm

All Ages

$30-$35

All tickets subject to service fees

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The West End Cultural Centre
November 22 2024
Doors at 7:00 ~ Music at 8:00
All Ages Welcome

Good Lovelies

CANCELLED

Hello Good Lovelies Fans! 

Snow in Saskatchewan means that highways between Regina and Winnipeg are closed. The Good Lovelies are stuck in Regina. They can’t make it to Winnipeg for their Nov 20th show tonight, so sadly it is cancelled. 

We are working on a new date, but that won’t happen for a while. So, we will be refunding tickets soon. Thank you for your patience.

A message from the band: 

“Oh, Winnipeg…we regret to announce that tonight’s show at the West End Cultural Centre is cancelled due to unsafe road conditions and highway closures. We were so looking forward to being in the heart of Canada - we love Winnipeg so much and are so grateful to those who bought tickets for our show with Mia Kelly. We hope to see you in better weather down the road!”

• Caroline, Kerri & Sue

See you next time everybody! 

- Raine at The WECC

Folk

For fans of Wailin’ Jennies, Ward Thomas, or First Aid Kit

The Good Lovelies’ are bringing their Juno nominated record “We Will Never Be the Same” and much of their varied back catalogue across Western Canada this November 2024. 

The trio, comprising Caroline Brooks, Kerri Ough, and Susan Passmore, are celebrated for their nostalgic sound that blends folk-roots, old-time swing, soul, and bluegrass, with touches of Pop mixed in for good measure. 

Since their debut in 2006, the Good Lovelies have toured extensively, earning a JUNO Award, a SOCAN #1 Single, and four Canadian Folk Music Awards.

Mia Kelly is a singer-songwriter from Gatineau, Quebec, who writes and performs in both French and English. Kelly enthralls listeners with a distinctive blend of Folk, Rock, and Blues and is making her mark in the Canadian folk music scene. Recently awarded Young Performer of the Year and Emerging Artist of the Year at the 2024 Canadian Folk Music Awards, Kelly is swiftly gaining recognition as a poetic lyricist with a powerful and versatile voice.  With her knack for adapting the stories of the people she has connected with in her life, Mia is an imaginative storyteller who channels her raw and vulnerable emotions through her expertly crafted songs.

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Doors - 7:00
Show - 8:00

All Ages

Tickets

$30 + Service Fees

All tickets subject to service fees

Danny Michel & Steve Poltz

Steve Poltz and Danny Michel are together again, weaving songs and stories into a one-of-a-kind experience. A night of playful energy, musical mischief, and spontaneous collaborations. Don’t miss the magic unfolding in real-time on November 19 at West End Cultural Centre.

Danny Michel
Danny is a versatile musician known for his eclectic style and thoughtful lyrics. His career highlights include collaborations with renowned artists, such as touring with Stuart McLean and working with Jane Goodall. In 2015, he collaborated with The Garifuna Collective from Belize, resulting in a critically acclaimed album and a successful tour. Additionally, he founded the DM Ocean Academy Fund to support scholarships for a community high school in Belize. In 2016, he released “Matadora,” exploring various themes such as environmentalism and pacifism. He also recorded “Khlebnikov,” an album inspired by his Arctic expedition, with arrangements by film composer Rob Carli. Besides music, Danny is active in advocating for musicians’ rights and environmental causes, and he produces short films and hosts a comedy/sci-fi/music show called “Dan’s Space Van.”

Steve Poltz
Steve Poltz consistently declares each show as the greatest of his life, maintaining an infectious energy that has made him a live phenomenon. With a diehard fanbase and appearances at renowned festivals worldwide, Poltz’s music has seeped into pop culture through collaborations with various artists. Despite numerous albums and critical acclaim, he approaches each performance with the same enthusiasm. For Poltz, every gig is an opportunity for greatness, both for himself and his audience.

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Doors - 7:00pm
Show - 8:00pm

All Ages

Tickets

$35 + Service Fees

All tickets subject to service fees

Tune In Youth Music Lessons

This after school drop-in program offers free music instruction on the guitar, bass, drums, voice, and keyboards for youth ages 8-18. Professional musicians provide two hours of instruction and mentorship every Tuesday during the school year with all instruments provided through a grant from Music Counts.

4-6 PM

Ages 8-18

Caregivers and younger siblings welcome

Sing Me a Song You've (Never) Heard Before

The Winnipeg Arts Council is proud to present Sing me a song you’ve (never) heard before, an exploration of words that give us place, a sense of home in the unknown.

It’s all part of City of Song: a celebration of Winnipeg’s 150th birthday taking place throughout 2024. City of Song showcases the best of Winnipeg’s talents and creates spaces for Winnipeggers to engage in the power of singing with friends and neighbours across the city.

Featuring artists from across disciplines, Sing me a song… is the world premiere of Too Far to Walk, a song cycle composed by Karen Sunabacka with poetry by John Samson Fellows. Sunabacka takes existing text from Samson Fellows’ work as lyricist for The Weakerthans and as a solo artist, and resets them with new original compositions for piano (Lisa Rumpel) and voice (Aaron Hutton).

This exciting new work was commissioned with the generous support of the Winnipeg Arts Council and City of Song, and will be performed by Lisa Rumpel and tenor Aaron Hutton, two of the city’s most renowned and in-demand operatic musicians. The night will also include a special collaboration between Winnipeg Poet Laureate Chimwemwe Undi and cellist Nathan Krahn, as well as a performance by acclaimed singer-songwriter Theresa Thor. 

Full bios of all performers are available on the City of Song website 

This event is presented in partnership with 101.5 UMFM.

For tickets and additional information, please visit www.cityofsong.c
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Doors - 7:00pm
Show - 8:00pm

All Ages

$11.98

All tickets subject to service fees

Make Poverty History Fundraising Concert

Help us raise funds to advocate for an end to poverty in Manitoba! 

Make Poverty History Manitoba is back with our awareness and fundraising concert. The event will be hosted by CBC radio host Faith Fundal and features Andrina Turenne and LOGs with Greg MacPherson. This is an opportunity for the community to come together to celebrate and to build our movement for change. 

Doors - 7:00pm
Show - 8:00pm

All Ages

$25

All tickets subject to service fees

Women’s Adventure Film Tour 2024

Screening of short films

The Women’s Adventure Film Tour is back with its highly anticipated 8th season. It features an exhilarating selection of 8 new short films that showcase the inspiring journeys of remarkable women who have fearlessly pursued adventure in various fields. This year's tour promises to captivate audiences with incredible stories of determination, courage, and triumph.

The Women’s Adventure Film Tour has been celebrated for its unique approach to showcasing women achieving their adventurous goals. Unlike traditional adventure films focusing solely on extreme feats, this tour aims to inspire everyone to step outside their comfort zone and challenge their boundaries – their personal Everest. It's a celebration of bravery, perseverance, and the indomitable spirit within us.

This event is co-presented by The West End Cultural Centre, and local independent outdoor outfitter, Wilderness Supply. We are proud to collaborate to bring attention and encouragement to women in outdoor sports and outdoor spaces. 6 women-owned businesses will have displays set up at the event. Come take in some inspiration, and meet some local folks who love the outdoors! The outdoors is for everyone! 

Wednesday November 13th West End Cultural Centre

Doors - 7:00pm
Show - 8:00pm

All Ages

$20

All tickets subject to service fees

Tune In Youth Music Lessons

This after school drop-in program offers free music instruction on the guitar, bass, drums, voice, and keyboards for youth ages 8-18. Professional musicians provide two hours of instruction and mentorship every Tuesday during the school year with all instruments provided through a grant from Music Counts.

4-6 PM

Ages 8-18

Caregivers and younger siblings welcome

Vina Dimayuga

For fans of Billie Eilish, Alicia Keys, Erika Badu, Maiko Watson

Vina Dimayuga loves to sing. A proud Filipina-Canadian, Vina has been busy with Folklorama, her own concerts, music competitions (Hello 2X Musical Theatre winner of the Provincial Music & Arts Festival!), and the recent Winnipeg Fringe musical theatre production MA-BUHAY! She has been building her career, and studying hard as a music therapy student at Canadian Mennonite University. And now, the time has come for a Manitoba Musician Right of Passage: Her first show at The WECC. Amazing! Bravo! 

“This concert at The WECC will reflect my musical journey, from singing beloved Filipino ballad standards to modern pop and R&B hits, while sharing my passion for musical theatre. There’s something in this concert for everyone.” 

Vina continues to share and use music to help heal, connect, and inspire others, while creating a more inclusive space for BIPOC musicians within the field.

Sunday, November 10,

Doors - 7:00pm
Show - 8:00pm

All Ages

$15-$20

All tickets subject to service fees

David Francey

Saturday, November 9, 8:00pm

Trad / Poet / Canadiana

For fans of James Keelaghan, Stan Rogers, Lenny Gallant, The Group of Seven, Rankin Family

Join us for an unforgettable evening with David Francey, one of Canada’s most revered folk poets and singers, at the West End Cultural Centre. Born in Scotland and raised in Canada, Francey spent decades working in rail yards and construction sites, crafting poetry and melodies that resonate deeply with audiences. Encouraged by his wife, he released his first album in 1999, and has since won four Juno Awards, and numerous other accolades. Known for his clear, simple songs and for championing the Everyman, Francey's music is a rich blend of authentic folk storytelling and melodic simplicity. Don't miss this chance to experience his heartfelt songs and stories live in concert.

"David’s straightforward songs tell honest stories of real people and real places. Poetic perception and a keen eye for the heart of the matter are trademarks of the man and his music. His songs and stories are a direct connection for audiences seeking depth and meaning in the day-to-day." Shelter Valley Folk Festival

Doors - 7:00pm
Show - 8:00pm

All Ages

$30-$35

All tickets subject to service fees

Aleksi Campagne

Folk, Roots

For fans of: Half Moon Run, Patrick Watson, Gordon Lightfoot, Alex Helsby, Connie Kaldor

When playing live, Aleksi Campagne floors audiences by singing while bowing his violin. His original music blends folk songwriting with an edgy, multi-layered sound resulting from his unique combination of voice, violin and looping-effect pedals. In a full-page spread in the Montreal Gazette, Brennan Kelly described him as “not just a folksinger with a guitar!”

Aleksi's debut album, For the Giving, is about all the firsts of growing up–from first loves to first moves, the first steps of your career and even first breakups. The album features 10 songs, but 20 tracks—each of the 10 songs are fully translated to offer a full English and a full french version. 

Aleksi Campagne is uniquely qualified to offer a contemporary, indie-folk take on the time-honoured fiddle-singing tradition. At five years old, he began performing alongside his mother, Canadian folk icon, Connie Kaldor.

Flora Luna evokes the pre-storm exhilaration of the prairies, capturing the electric charge in the air, a deep contemplation, and shifting moods, in both English and French. In March 2024, Flora Luna unveiled her debut EP titled "L'autre bord du mur," a work that is sincere, confident, and captivating, resonating with the authenticity of a fully flourishing artist.

Friday, November 8

Doors - 7:00pm
Show - 8:00pm

All Ages

$20-$25

All tickets subject to service fees

Jane Siberry

Indie Folk

For fans of K.D. Lang, Sarah Slean, Sarah McLachlan, Concrete Blonde

Jane Siberry’s work is far reaching. She wrote Calling All Angels, famously covered by K.D. Lang. She’s had songs in a ton of movies, including The Crow (1994), As Good as it Gets (1997), Final Destination (2000), and many, many more. She has toured extensively, offering her enigmatic energy and style to audiences worldwide.

Jane Siberry is a highly respected figure in the international music scene with a career spanning over four decades, is starting her upcoming tour on November 5 in Winnipeg and concluding on December 3 in New York City. Known for her ethereal voice, poetic lyrics, and genre-defying sound, Jane has captivated audiences worldwide since the 1980s, delivering an impressive catalog of 15 studio albums and countless live performances.

This tour marks an exciting chapter in Jane's career as she introduces her new album, “season one,” a project born out of the stillness and introspection of the pandemic. The album is being released one song at a time, beginning in autumn 2024, each track offering reflection on aspects of human endurance in Siberry's unique voice. With topics ranging from Atlantis to cash bailout to hospital waiting rooms to mice-as-teachers, the recording is an exploration that offers an intriguing perspective.

Jane's live performances are renowned for their emotional depth, humourous and moving storytelling, and the spontaneous magic that happens when she is on stage. Tour audiences can expect an intimate and transformative concert experience, blending classics from her repertoire with new pieces.

Son of Dave is an established international act based in London, U.K., and his native Canada. Nobody does what he does. It's unique and hugely funky. Based in the blues, his music travels to an audience of all types.

A world renowned one-man harmonica and beatbox party, with well crafted songs, percussion, jokes and a huge sound packing a dance-floor every time. Originally from Winnipeg, Canada he has a long history and puts on an unforgettable live show.

As a recording artist, he songs have been used in huge TV shows, feature films, and on rotation on national radio stations in UK, France, Italy, Switzerland. Listen close and you might recognize him from The Crash Test Dummies, where he got his start.

Tuesday, November 5, 8:00pm

Doors - 7:00pm
Show - 8:00pm

All Ages

$30-$35

All tickets subject to service fees

Tune In Youth Music Lessons

This after school drop-in program offers free music instruction on the guitar, bass, drums, voice, and keyboards for youth ages 8-18. Professional musicians provide two hours of instruction and mentorship every Tuesday during the school year with all instruments provided through a grant from Music Counts.

4-6 PM

Ages 8-18

Caregivers and younger siblings welcome

Hasta Luego with The Mariachi Ghost and friends

Saturday, November 2, 2024
8:00 PM / West End Cultural Centre

Seminal Winnipeg band The Mariachi Ghost is about to step away from the limelight for a little bit.

For 15 years the band has endeavored to deliver a unique show that dances in the light of many musical genres and takes us to a theatrical, visceral place.

Now in their 40's the band is taking time to re-develop their craft. learn new things, be parents and live life to make room for the creation of new work.

Come celebrate with them and catch them in the last opportunity for a while.

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Doors - 7:00pm
Show - 8:00pm

All Ages

$25

All tickets subject to service fees

Leaf Rapids with Two Crows for Comfort

Cinematic Canadiana, Manitoba Motown, or Spacey Spaghetti Western. Critics can’t decide.

For fans of Dolly Parton, Fleetwood Mac, Kacey Chambers, Heavy Diamond Ring, Mathias Angelhus

Leaf Rapids is a small isolated town in Northern Manitoba where Aurora Borealis graffitis the winter skies. It is also the borrowed moniker of this Winnipeg band featuring sweet and smoky harmonies, luscious guitar licks, the eerie sound of the theremin, and a bassline that walks the talk.

Keri Latimer, Devin Latimer, Joanna Miller and Chris Dunn are realists and dreamers. They are chemistry professors, dry-wallers, child rearers, and custodians of the night that croon about love as it applies to vultures, barbershop stabbings, satellites and velvet paintings to name a few. 

On the recently released third Leaf Rapids record, Velvet Paintings, veteran Winnipeg songwriter Keri Latimer makes room for the world. Over a lush palette of roots music—ethereal folk, driving country, and wiry honky-tonk—she shifts her gaze to the environments around her, observing and reflecting on their movements and the movements of the people who direct their motion. While the JUNO Award-winning Latimer has always been a keen seer and interpreter of places and people— as evidenced on Leaf Rapids' globetrotting, identity-investigating 2019 album Citizen Alien— she's never focused her pen outward to the extent she does in the songs of Velvet Paintings. "I'm trying to explore more hopeful areas of this world," she explains. "And I think I just let go of a lot of things."

Two Crows for Comfort

MCMA’s 2021 Roots Duo/Group of the Year, Two Crows for Comfort are a touring folk-roots duo from the prairie wonderland of Manitoba. These wandering troubadours, accompanied by their pup, Elliot, travel across North America in an 18 foot camper, playing countless shows from coast to coast to coast.

They have opened for some of their heroes including Bruce Cockburn, Ani DiFranco and Pokey LaFarge and have released two full-length albums. Their third project, a 2 volume EP ‘Next To Me’, is available now.

Friday, November 1, 8:00pm

Doors - 7:00pm
Show - 8:00pm

All Ages

$30-35

All tickets subject to service fees

Tune In Youth Music Lessons

This after school drop-in program offers free music instruction on the guitar, bass, drums, voice, and keyboards for youth ages 8-18. Professional musicians provide two hours of instruction and mentorship every Tuesday during the school year with all instruments provided through a grant from Music Counts.

4-6 PM

Ages 8-18

Caregivers and younger siblings welcome

I Heart Zeppelin

Rock, Metal, Power Ballads

For fans of Heart and Led Zeppelin (obvi), Yes, Black Sabbath, Jimmy Hendrix, The Doors, Jefferson Starship

I Heart Zepplin: A Tribute to Iconic Rock Legends

Sometimes, you’ve gotta postpone a show due to band illness. 

The show is rescheduled to Sunday October 27, the earliest date we could find. We understand this may be an enormous inconvenience to you and apologize for any discomfort caused. 

As you know we care enormously about the health and safety of our performers, and we must prioritize their well being. 

We hope to see you ALL on the new date now you have times to invite more friends and maybe those bell bottoms you ordered will arrive  JUST in time.  If you need a refund, please give us a call.

Here is a message from the band:

Heart Lovers and Zep Heads! We are gutted to announce that whatever it is that’s going around right now… is going around the band. We sure wouldn’t want to play this music for you without being in the tiptop shape the music and you deserve. However, we are currently climbing the Stairway to Healthy and are determined to Go Crazy On You October 27 (instead). We can’t tell you how much we are looking forward to this show and we hope we can see you on the new date. Thank you so much for understanding!

Step into a time machine with I Heart Zepplin, the ultimate tribute band that pays homage to two of rock history’s most legendary acts—Heart and Led Zeppelin. Formed by a collective of Winnipeg’s finest musicians, this powerhouse ensemble brings together Sol James (Heitha Forsyth) and jonny moonbeam (Daniel Jordan of Red Moon Road), backed a stellar lineup featuring Alex Campbell, Rob Gardiner, and Cole Zabloski, played by the music that influenced them, and the generation before them.

I Heart Zepplin offers a high-voltage journey through rock’s golden era, with a meticulously crafted show that celebrates the indelible legacy of Heart and Led Zeppelin. Heart, fronted by the formidable Wilson Sisters, broke barriers in a male-dominated hard rock world. Their powerhouse performances and iconic hits showed the world that women could not only rock as hard as anyone but dominate the charts better than most. And let’s not forget Led Zeppelin—the band that redefined rock music and inspired generations with their epic sound and finger breaking guitar riffs.

With I Heart Zepplin, you’re in for a double dose of greatness. The first set will take you through a smorgasbord of Heart’s classics, from the anthemic "Barracuda" to the heart-wrenching "Alone," performed with the same fiery passion and precision that the Wilson Sisters brought to the stage. Then, hold on tight as they dive into a second set dedicated to Led Zeppelin’s greatest hits, played note for note with a reverence that only true fans can deliver. 

Will they play "Stairway to Heaven"? It's up to Wayne and Garth (Please see the Wayne’s World movie if you do not get this reference). 

Rest assured, with Sol James’ unparalleled vocal versatility, I Heart Zepplin is more than equipped to tackle Robert Plant’s soaring highs and Ann Wilson’s operetic prowess, making this a night that will leave even the most die-hard fans satiated.

So dust off your bell bottoms, crank up your nostalgia, and get ready for an unforgettable night with I Heart Zepplin. This isn’t just a tribute band; it’s a celebration of rock history’s finest moments, delivered by musicians who bring their own virtuosity to the stage. Prepare for a show where the music isn’t just played—it’s brought back to life.

Sunday, October 27th

Doors - 7:00pm
Show - 8:00pm

All Ages

$25-$30

All tickets subject to service fees

A Halloween Drag Story Time Event

Sunday, October

Drag story time is all about fun! It is about costumes and dress-up and expression and characters. It is about diversity. It is about community. It is about queer joy. And this time, it is also about Halloween! We are delighted to welcome Satina Loren and Miss Assuma Gender for this Safe Halloween event.

Dress: Please do come in costume. Dressing as your regular self is also fine.

Safe Halloween: Community organizations like Spence Neighbourhood Association and others will be set up in the ACU room off the lobby. They will have tables with resources, as well as activities and some trick or treating treats!

Readers: Satina and Miss Gender will read 4 childrens’ books

Ages: Recommended for kids ages 1-101. Book reading levels will be geared toward ages 3-8.

Books: The books are kindly donated by Prairie Sky Books.

Book Titles:

“The Crayons Trick or Treat” by Drew Daywalt, illustrated by Oliver Jeffers

“This Book Is Not For You!” by Shannon Hale, illustrated by Tracy Subisak

“Halloween Is Coming!” by Cal Everett, illustrated by Lenny Wen

“When Aidan Became A Brother” by Kyle Lukoff, illustrated by Kaylani Juanita

If you are interested in purchasing these books, please call Prairie Sky Books at 204-774-6152. If they are not in stock, the team would be happy to special order them for you! Please support local bookstores.

Space: Story Time happens in the Ventura Concert Hall, our big theatre space. Some tables. Some chairs, some floor space. Stories will be read on the stage, we’ll project the pages on a big screen.

Activities: Colouring in the theatre during reading. Crafts and activities in ACU room (the room off the lobby) before and after the readings.

Sensory Needs: Attendees are welcome to take breaks, sit where they are comfortable, bring a favourite comfort object etc, whatever is needed to feel comfortable in the space.

Diaper Change Area: There will be tables set up in the ACU room off the lobby.

Quiet space: During the reading the lobby will be quiet, during activity time Ventura will be quieter.

Our Readers

Satina Loren is one of Winnipeg’s most celebrated drag queens, being the recipient of prestigious awards and titles, including Miss Club 200 and Winnipeg’s Next Drag Superstar. Taking inspiration from fairytales, old Hollywood starlets and fantasy, her calendars and shows have raised thousands of dollars for local LGBT charities. As Empress 15 and 25 of Winnipeg and as one of the House of Gold Diamonds Divas, she’s no stranger to throwing and promoting a great party! One thing to remember is: she’s not bad, she’s just drawn that way.

Last year she dressed as Ariel from The Little Mermaid. We are honoured to have Satina returning for our second annual Story Time.

Miss Assuma Gender is the current Imperial Crown Prince and former Mx Queer Winnipeg. Miss Gender has performed at many Drag Story Times around the city as well as the Queer Bingo events that Sunshine House hosts at the West End Cultural Centre. We are excited to have this wonderful member of the Sunshine Bunch join us for this event.

Sunday, October 27th

Doors - 1:00pm
Reading - 2:00pm

All Ages

$0-$10