Op-Ed + Mulligrub + Old Man Hat

Rock, punk, grunge, metal. Humanitarian aid fundraiser for the children of Palestine.

For fans of Propagandhi, The Clash and Neil Young & Crazy Horse

On March 28, 2025, the West End Cultural Centre in Winnipeg will host an evening in support of Gaza’s children. Featuring a powerful lineup of local talent, this benefit concert, headlined by Winnipeg’s own OP-ED, brings together musicians committed to using music for justice, empathy, and change. All proceeds will go directly to the Palestinian Children’s Relief Fund (PCRF) to provide critical aid to the children of Palestine.

There is a special ticket option that includes a traditional Levantine iftar meal of a chicken, beef, or falafel (vegetarian) wrap.

Direct donations link: https://pcrf1.app.neoncrm.com/op-ed 

Show Lineup:

Old Man Hat

Old Man Hat is a singer, songwriter and activist based out of Winnipeg, Manitoba. With an emphasis on working-class solidarity, Old Man Hat blends social commentary and fingerstyle guitar playing to create contemporary protest songs.

Mulligrub

Mulligrub is a 3-piece rock band from Winnipeg. The band’s confessional lyrics blend the sensibilities of 90s alternative emo with melodies influenced by hooky power pop ballads. Three-part harmonies are combined with a DIY garage feel and heart-on-your-sleeve lyrics to create an intimate and dynamic sound. The current band lineup is Kelly Campbell on guitar and vocals, Natalie Smith on bass, and Riley Hill on drums.

OP-ED

Headlining the night, OP-ED is a protest rock band founded by Canadian-Palestinian refugee Tarek Abdel Aziz to bring stories of resilience and defiance to the forefront of the music scene. Known for their unapologetically bold lyrics and powerful rock energy, OP-ED’s songs speak truth to power with a focus on Palestinian rights.

The band includes Tarek, Jay Nowicki (The Perpetrators, Rusty Robot (The Waking Eyes, Imaginary Cities), Art Anthony (Collectors Studio), and Tunisian drummer Haithem Jegham (Pirania). 

Join us for a night of solidarity, song, and reflection as we come together to support Gaza’s children and give voice to those who deserve to be heard.

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Friday March 28th

West End Cultural Centre

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

All Ages

$25-$30

w/ iftar meal (chicken, beef, or falafel (vegetarian) wrap, juice, and baklava) + $15

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The Arrogant Worms

Comedy and satire

This show is not part of the Season Pass or Punch Card offers.

The Arrogant Worms have spent over three decades making fun of a big dumb world. Their songs have been played on the radio, the internet, and in outer space (on the space shuttle Endeavour).

The Worms began at Queen’s University in 1991 when some members of the student cabaret group, The Queen’s Players, started writing songs and sketches for the campus radio station CFRC. Soon the group became The Arrogant Worms (Chris Patterson, Mike McCormick, and Trevor Strong) who have since toured ceaselessly across Canada (and select other parts of the world), released 13 albums, and recorded with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra.

Their song, The Last Saskatchewan Pirate, has been covered by bands such as Captain Tractor and The Longest Johns, and their Happy Happy birthday song is a viral sensation with over one hundred million views of the various fan videos on YouTube. More than thirty years after they began, The Arrogant Worms continue to provide tuneful and silly escapism for everyone who needs it.

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Saturday March 22nd

West End Cultural Centre

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

All Ages

$35-$40

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One For Sorrow, Two For Joy. With Little Miss Higgins. MATINEE

A musically-driven puppet play, written and performed by masters. If Suzie Arioli and Mr. Dress Up ran a speak easy.

For fans of the Fringe Festival, indie movies, National Film Board, Fraggle Rock, Brothers Quai

Told through beautifully handcrafted puppets and ever engaging original music, One For Sorrow, Two For Joy plays like a whimsical carnival ride that is wound up and then released to tell the bitter-sweet story of a woman alone on the prairies of western Canada.

Born at the turn of the 20th century, Willow Mae O’Reily tosses caution and expectation to the prairie winds and makes a life of her own during a time ripe for change, first as a nurse on the battlefields of WWI, then as a farmer in the foothills of Alberta.

“It is like watching the mechanics of our own heart-sprung cuckoo-clock.” (Peter Balkwell, Old Trout Puppet Workshop).

Produced by Long Grass Studio. Created by Juanita Dawn, Jolene “Little Miss” Higgins, Kyla Read, Jocelyn Mah and Stephanie Elgersma.

Performed by Jolene “Little Miss” Higgins, Juanita Dawn and Jocelyn Mah.

Runtime 50 minutes + talkback after the show. Ask the artists questions! How did the build those puppets?! Where do they get their inspiration?!

Content Advisory: pregnancy loss, smoking, puppet nudity, gunshots, haze.

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Sunday March 16th, MATINEE

West End Cultural Centre

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

All Ages

$25-$30

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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