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09/14/2026

Virgo Rising Album Release w/ tofusmell, Meadows
Friday October 2nd
The West End Cultural Centre, 586 Ellive Ave.
Doors 7pm Music 8pm



Virgo Rising is an indie rock band from Winnipeg, Canada. Led by vocalist and guitarist Emily Sinclair, alongside multi-instrumentalist siblings Jenna and Lauren Wittmann and drummer Isaac Tate, the group blends distorted guitars, lo-fi samples, and introspective lyricism for a sound that is both tender and expansive—“knotty and intricate but never belaboured,” as Exclaim!’s Kaelen Bell describes, “a complex web of light put to tape.”

Wishbone, Virgo Rising’s debut full-length album, marks a turning point for the band. Self-produced and shaped through a deeply collaborative process, the album sees the group confidently settle into their independence. Embracing contrast and authenticity, the music moves between brooding tension and static bursts of energy layered beneath diary-like lyricism with a quiet, self-assured vulnerability.

Connie Kaldor Saturday October 10thThe West End Cultural Centre, 586 Ellice Ave. Doors 7pm Music 8pm For fans of Bruce C...
09/13/2026

Connie Kaldor
Saturday October 10th
The West End Cultural Centre, 586 Ellice Ave.
Doors 7pm Music 8pm

For fans of Bruce Cockburn, James Keelaghan, Brandi Carlile, Jane Sibbery

Singer-songwriter, entertainer, TV personality, and women’s music pioneer, Connie Kaldor is celebrating over 45 years in show business! At 72, she is not slowing down! Her upcoming album Wide Open Spaces is inspired by her roots in the Canadian Prairies!

Connie Kaldor began her career in folk music as part of the Canadian wave alongside artists like Stan Rogers and Valdy. Armed with her enormous stage presence, her unforgettable melodies, and her emotional depth as a songwriter, Connie became a headline act on the festival circuit. Her extensive touring has earned her a loyal fan-base that extends far beyond the traditional boundaries of folk and the Boston Globe has described her as, “a masterful performer, wildly funny one moment, deeply personal the next.” A three-time Juno Award winner, Connie is a member of the Order of Canada, a Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal recipient, holds an honorary doctorate from the University of Regina, and is the first songwriter to receive a Western Literature Association Award of Merit.

In the last year, Connie received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Woodstock Folk Festival, was nominated for a Canadian Folk Music Award and nominated for Song of the Year at the Folk Alliance International Folk Music Awards.

09/13/2026

Virgo Rising Album Release w/ tofusmell, Meadows
Friday October 2nd
The West End Cultural Centre, 586 Ellive Ave.
Doors 7pm Music 8pm

Virgo Rising is an indie rock band from Winnipeg, Canada. Led by vocalist and guitarist Emily Sinclair, alongside multi-instrumentalist siblings Jenna and Lauren Wittmann and drummer Isaac Tate, the group blends distorted guitars, lo-fi samples, and introspective lyricism for a sound that is both tender and expansive—“knotty and intricate but never belaboured," as Exclaim!’s Kaelen Bell describes, "a complex web of light put to tape."
Wishbone, Virgo Rising’s debut full-length album, marks a turning point for the band. Self-produced and shaped through a deeply collaborative process, the album sees the group confidently settle into their independence. Embracing contrast and authenticity, the music moves between brooding tension and static bursts of energy layered beneath diary-like lyricism with a quiet, self-assured vulnerability.

Mariachi Rio Rojo Saturday Sept 12thThe West End Cultural Centre, 586 Ellice Ave.Doors 7pm Music 8pm Mariachi Río Rojo: ...
09/11/2026

Mariachi Rio Rojo
Saturday Sept 12th
The West End Cultural Centre, 586 Ellice Ave.
Doors 7pm Music 8pm

Mariachi Río Rojo: A Night of Authentic Mexico in Winnipeg 🇲🇽
Get ready to experience the heart and soul of Mexico with Mariachi Río Rojo, Winnipeg’s only authentic mariachi band, as they bring an unforgettable evening of music, culture and celebration to the West End Cultural Centre on Saturday, September 12, 2026.

This talented ensemble is dedicated to preserving the rich traditions of mariachi music, presenting the authentic repertoire that has captivated audiences for generations. Enjoy the unmistakable sound of traditional mariachi instrumentation, including vihuela, guitarrón, guitars, violins and trumpets, performed with the passion and artistry that make this musical tradition so beloved around the world.

But this is much more than just a concert—it’s a celebration of Mexican culture.
Before and throughout the evening, immerse yourself in a vibrant cultural experience featuring:
🌮 Authentic Mexican food vendors
🛍️ Artisan crafts and local makers
🤝 Community vendors and cultural organizations
💃 Traditional Mexican dancers and special guest performers
🎶 An evening filled with the colours, sounds and traditions of Mexico
Whether you’re discovering mariachi for the first time or reconnecting with your heritage, this event offers a genuine cultural experience for the whole community.

Come with your family and friends for a night you won’t forget! We’re celebrating the music, traditions and spirit of Mexico. Get ready to eat, wander through the cultural marketplace and let the amazing sounds of Mariachi Río Rojo whisk you away to the heart of Mexico.
¡Viva México! 🇲🇽🎺

Carsie Blanton w/ The Burning Hell Sunday Sept 13th The West End Cultural Centre, 586 Ellice Ave.Doors 7pm Music 8pm Car...
09/11/2026

Carsie Blanton w/ The Burning Hell
Sunday Sept 13th
The West End Cultural Centre, 586 Ellice Ave.
Doors 7pm Music 8pm

Carsie Blanton is a songwriter with hooks, chutzpah, and revolutionary optimism. A radical folk artist in the tradition of Woody Guthrie, her infectious melodies and lyrical wit keep listeners rapt while she conjures spirits of vaudeville, campfire singalongs, and punk rock. Blanton and her road-tested band deploy humor, camaraderie, and considerable musical muscle to enroll each audience in a rare vision of hope and solidarity.

The Burning Hell is the ongoing musical project of songwriter Mathias Kom and multi-instrumentalist Ariel Sharratt, often including additional comrades and collaborators. Their densely populated genre-shifting songs are packed with an abundance of literary, historical, and pop-cultural forebears, heroes and villains, subjects and objects, stories and hooks. They move with heavy rhyme and a light step, incorporating a frequent fixation on apocalypse and ruin into work that celebrates participation in a mutually created, ever surprising, and even occasionally beautiful world. Which is to say they’re good dance partners and they want to dance with you.

09/10/2026

Miesha and the Spanks w/ Mise en Scene
Saturday October 3rd
The West End Cultural Centre, 586 Ellive Ave.
Doors 7pm Music 8pm

Punk Rock. For fans of Kim Gordon; PJ Harvey, Joan Jett, Melissa Auf der Maur, Sleater-Kinney, St. Vincent

A modern singer/guitarist and beloved fixture on the local scene, front-woman Miesha Louie is the integral driving force behind Miesha and The Spanks, supported by her psychic counterpart, percussionist Sean Hamilton (an accomplished singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist in his own right) — intuitively punctuating her soulful choruses with a pounding intensity that simultaneously elevates heart rates and ceiling rafters.

A mixed-Secwépemc artist living in Treaty 7 Territory, Miesha has devoted her entire career to inventing and playing instrumentally brilliant melodies that unleash her passions and full-throated vocal tones. With a serious dose of spirit and charisma in her back pocket Miesha is ready to throw down and make every song resonate with her own jagged signature. Confronting raw subjects and creating a legacy of slaying misogyny, each of the duo’s songs are a sonic statement that masters the noisy by applying a no-nonsense approach.

09/10/2026

Macbeth by Shakespeare in the Ruins, film screening
Wednesday October 7th
The West End Cultural Centre, 586 Ellive Ave.
Two showings:
Doors 6:00pm, Film 7:00pm
Doors 8:30pm, Film 9:00pm

Shakespeare In The Ruins

Three sisters on a poor homestead make a mischievous suggestion to a wealthy landowner, igniting his malevolent ambition.

The award winning film by Shakespeare in the Ruins. Directed by Michelle Boulet and Sarah Constible.

09/09/2026

Carsie Blanton w/ The Burning Hell
Sunday Sept 13th
The West End Cultural Centre, 586 Ellice Ave.
Doors 7pm Music 8pm

Carsie Blanton is a songwriter with hooks, chutzpah, and revolutionary optimism. A radical folk artist in the tradition of Woody Guthrie, her infectious melodies and lyrical wit keep listeners rapt while she conjures spirits of vaudeville, campfire singalongs, and punk rock. Blanton and her road-tested band deploy humor, camaraderie, and considerable musical muscle to enroll each audience in a rare vision of hope and solidarity.

The Burning Hell is the ongoing musical project of songwriter Mathias Kom and multi-instrumentalist Ariel Sharratt, often including additional comrades and collaborators. Their densely populated genre-shifting songs are packed with an abundance of literary, historical, and pop-cultural forebears, heroes and villains, subjects and objects, stories and hooks. They move with heavy rhyme and a light step, incorporating a frequent fixation on apocalypse and ruin into work that celebrates participation in a mutually created, ever surprising, and even occasionally beautiful world. Which is to say they’re good dance partners and they want to dance with you.

Carsie Blanton The Burning Hell

09/09/2026

Carsie Blanton w/ The Burning Hell
Sunday Sept 13th
The West End Cultural Centre, 586 Ellice Ave.
Doors 7pm Music 8pm

Carsie Blanton is a songwriter with hooks, chutzpah, and revolutionary optimism. A radical folk artist in the tradition of Woody Guthrie, her infectious melodies and lyrical wit keep listeners rapt while she conjures spirits of vaudeville, campfire singalongs, and punk rock. Blanton and her road-tested band deploy humor, camaraderie, and considerable musical muscle to enroll each audience in a rare vision of hope and solidarity.

The Burning Hell is the ongoing musical project of songwriter Mathias Kom and multi-instrumentalist Ariel Sharratt, often including additional comrades and collaborators. Their densely populated genre-shifting songs are packed with an abundance of literary, historical, and pop-cultural forebears, heroes and villains, subjects and objects, stories and hooks. They move with heavy rhyme and a light step, incorporating a frequent fixation on apocalypse and ruin into work that celebrates participation in a mutually created, ever surprising, and even occasionally beautiful world. Which is to say they’re good dance partners and they want to dance with you.

Announcing the new West End Cultural Centre Executive Director, Jacob Brodovsky! A message from the WECC board of direct...
09/09/2026

Announcing the new West End Cultural Centre Executive Director, Jacob Brodovsky!

A message from the WECC board of directors:

On behalf of the Board of Directors, I’m incredibly excited to welcome Jacob Brodovsky as the West End Cultural Centre’s new Executive Director!

From our first conversations with Jacob, we were struck by his warmth, thoughtfulness, and deep appreciation for the ways arts organizations can serve communities. He brings a wealth of experience in organizational leadership, financial management, community building, and the arts, along with a real enthusiasm for what makes the WECC such a special place—the people and the music. We’re thrilled to have him joining the team and excited to see where his leadership takes us.

Jacob’s arrival also marks the WECC’s return to a leadership model with separate Executive Director and Artistic Director roles. Jorge Requena Ramos will continue his work as Artistic Director, bringing artists and community together on our stage and creating the incredible moments that are at the heart of the WECC.

The Board is incredibly grateful to Jorge for the work he has done as Executive Artistic Director. Taking on the combined leadership of the organization has been no small task, and we want to thank him for the care, energy, and dedication he has brought to the role and to the WECC throughout this period of transition.

There’s a lot to celebrate and so much to look forward to. We’re so happy to welcome Jacob to the WECC and excited to see Jacob, Jorge, our staff, volunteers, artists, and community shape this next chapter together.

See you at a show!

Ashley Au
President
West End Cultural Centre Board of Directors

A Message from WECC Executive Director Jacob Brodovsky:

“I am so grateful for the opportunity to lead an institution whose organizational values are so closely aligned with my own. I’ve been attending shows at the WECC since I was old enough to stay up past 8, and I am overjoyed for the opportunity to steer this invaluable Winnipeg institution into its 40th season.” - Jacob Brodovsky, WECC Executive Director

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