The Heating of the Rivalry
A Heated Rivalry-themed variety show celebrating queer joy and queerness in sport
Saturday, December 5, 2026 ·
West End Cultural Centre
Doors 7:00 PM · Show 8:00 PM
All ages · $20–$25 (plus service fees)
Presented by the West End Cultural Centre
Out There Winnipeg is proud to support this Heated Rivalry-themed night of music, comedy and conversation, together with Pride Winnipeg.
Where are queerness and queer joy in sport, really?
A panel of queer athletes will talk about their own experiences:
Uzoma Azagwara, Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame
Chris Voth, coach and researcher
CEC, Spain’s national hockey team
Also on the lineup
Live music from the Heated Rivalry soundtrack, performed by local musician and hockey player CEC
Stand-up comedy that punches up, from Issa Kixen
Hosting by sisters Raine Hamilton (from the WECC) and Peggy Hamilton
Hot takes and Heated Rivalry-related antics
Pick up a book
Winnipeg’s queer romance bookstore Bound to Please will be selling the Game Changers series (Heated Rivalry is book two) and more queer romance titles.
This night is for fans of queer joy, sports, Heated Rivalry and good times. Come out for an evening full of trans-affirming queer joy and tenderness.