Support the Victoria Festival of Authors with a spicy spring fundraiser!
Unbound Desires: A Night of Heated Rivalry celebrates the iconic series Heated Rivalry to raise funds for the upcoming fall Victoria Festival of Authors.
Before the TV series took off and became one of the most-talked-about shows of the year, the characters Shane and Illya first lived on the pages of the novel by Rachel Reid.
On Friday, May 8th from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Oak Bay Recreation’s Sports View Lounge, attendees can look forward to risqué readings of Heated Rivalry, accompanied by drag performances, burlesque dancers—it’s also being hosted by former Victoria Royals broadcaster and Victoria Buzz’s very own Seanna Wainman.
Snap photos with friends at the hockey-themed photo booth, take part in the 50/50 raffle and hear stories from a lineup of local residents who have broken through gender and sexuality barriers in Canadian sports.
Plus, Munro’s Books will be on-site with a curated selection of romance reads to add to your reading list while fans wait for Rachel Reid’s next book, set for release in June 2027.
The Victoria Festival of Authors is an annual literary festival that has celebrated Canada’s rich literary community since 2016, inviting writers from Vancouver Island and beyond to share their stories.
Ticket sales from this event go towards funding this year’s festival, helping bring in authors, hiring panelists and more.
Don’t miss this steamy, one-of-a-kind fundraiser in support of local literature—tickets are $30 and available now.
Keep your eyes peeled on the Victoria Festival of Authors’ social media as they release more details on performers and other additions!
Food and drinks will be available to purchase from the Lounge
Unbound Desires: A Night of Heated Rivalry
- Where: Oak Bay Recreation – Sports View Lounge, 1975 Bee Street
- When: Friday, May 8th – 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
