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Victoria Festival of Authors October 15-19, 2025
Don't miss it!
Unbound Desires - A Night of Heated Rivalry
May 8 - 7 pm to 9 pm

Victoria Festival of Authors’ Spicy Spring Fundraiser

Before Heated Rivalry existed as a series to binge on Crave, Ilya and Shane lived on the pages of Rachel Reid’s book of the same name. And if you think the show is hot, you haven’t seen anything yet!

Unbound Desires celebrates the book version of Heated Rivalry, with spicy readings interspersed with drag performances, burlesque dancers, and more! Even better than the cabin.

This event takes place in Oak Bay Rec’s Sports View Lounge (above the rink!). Take the stairs or elevator across from the front desk. Food and drinks are available to purchase from the Lounge. Your tickets support Victoria Festival of Authors’ fall festival.

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