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Tuesday Group Run
This event occurs every Tuesday.
No matter your speed or your fitness level, you're welcome to join a friendly group of local runners for a 5k run (or run/walk) around Boulevard Lake.
Meet at the Rita Street parking lot.
Thursday Group Run
This event occurs every Thursday.
All fitness levels and speeds are welcome to join the Metre Eaters for a fun and friendly 5k run on Thursday nights.
Meet inside of the store.
Celtic Night
Join us on alternating Thursdays for a Celtic jam session. Tbay Trad will take over our stage from 7:30pm for an evening of Celtic tunes, jigs, reels and the occasional song!
KARAOKE EVERY THURSDAY
Every Thursday Karaoke at Bar Polonia in the Polish Combatant's Association Branch No. 1
9:00 pm to 1:00 am.
209 N. Cumberland Street.
Donation Only.
Call 807-345-1861.
Everyone is Welcome!!
Monster Mayhem: Night of 1000 Lady Gagas Drag Show
Paws up, Little Monsters. It’s time for MAYHEM!
Wiggins Productions proudly presents
+++ MONSTER MAYHEM +++
Night of 1000 Lady Gagas Drag Show
Saturday, March 29th, 2025
Black Pirates Pub
Doors 9pm | Show 10pm
19+ (valid ID required)
__________________________
Category is....DANCE or DIE!
Get ready for a high-energy, show-stopping tribute to the one and only Mother Monster!
With the release of Lady Gaga's highly anticipated 6th solo album, Mayhem, we're turning up the volume and serving performances inspired by every era - old and new!
From Just Dance to Abracadabra, this show is a full-throttle spectacle of fashion and fierce drag energy, bringing Gaga's most iconic hits and deepest cuts to life!
Whether you're a Little Monster or just a fan of drag, prepare for an unforgettable night of Gaga-fueled madness!
+++ STARRING +++
+ MZ. MOLLY POPPINZ (co-host)
+ IVAN LOVE (co-host)
+ AMBER AIL
+ FAUX ROCIOUS
+ MISS TAKE
+ SHAELA VIE
+ LOLITA
+ OPHELIA
Photography by
Dark Forest Photographic
Sponsored by TBShows
CONTENT WARNING
Mature (and immature) subject matter.
Viewer discretion is advised.
GET YOUR TICKETS NOW
https://wigginsproductions.eventbrite.ca
Lakehead University Vocal Ensemble presents BOREALIS
Lakehead University Vocal Ensemble, directed by Susan Korstanje, presents BOREALIS, a concert of songs from northern lands.
We'll explore Canada's "Northwest Passage" and travel across Canada, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Estonia, to the Russian steppes of an earlier century.
Highlights include Schafer's weirdly mysterious "Epitaph for Moonlight;" Pärt's plea for peace "Da pacem, Domine;" and Borodin's energetic "Polovetsian Dances," featuring Sean Kim at the piano.
Monday, March 31, at 8:00 p.m.
Trinity United Church
30 Algoma Street S.,
Thunder Bay, Ontario.
Admission $10 at the door; students free.
Tuesday Group Run
This event occurs every Tuesday.
No matter your speed or your fitness level, you're welcome to join a friendly group of local runners for a 5k run (or run/walk) around Boulevard Lake.
Meet at the Rita Street parking lot.
Sock Knitting: Just the Heel
Hosted by Borderlands Farm, join expert sock knitter Christina Mol for a 2-hour workshop and learn multiple ways to knit a sock heel that fits you using our camp sock yarn!
Registration online at www.borderlandsfarm.ca/events/workshop1
Thursday Group Run
This event occurs every Thursday.
All fitness levels and speeds are welcome to join the Metre Eaters for a fun and friendly 5k run on Thursday nights.
Meet inside of the store.
KARAOKE EVERY THURSDAY
Every Thursday Karaoke at Bar Polonia in the Polish Combatant's Association Branch No. 1
9:00 pm to 1:00 am.
209 N. Cumberland Street.
Donation Only.
Call 807-345-1861.
Everyone is Welcome!!
Storytime with Mz Molly and Friendz
Join us for an afternoon of wonder, whimsy, and warmth with Mz. Molly and Friendz!
This all-ages, family-friendly storytime is an interactive, joy-filled celebration of diversity and acceptance, where stories come to life with glittering energy, vibrant characters, and a whole lot of heart!
After storytime, the magic continues with a 30-minute guided crafting session led by Mz. Molly's Friendz, Faux Rocious and Fairy Contagious.
Whether you're young, or young at heart, come laugh, create, and celebrate in a safe, welcoming space where everyone belongs.
This is a drop-in event. No registration required.
Proudly sponsored by Thunder Pride
With support from TBShows and Wiggins Productions
Vinyl Saturdays
Dust off your records 'cause every Saturday you can be your own DJ and spin your favourite tunes on Red Lion Smokehouse's house record player for "Bring Your Own Vinyl Saturday"
Don't have a record? Peruse the house crate and take the playlist into your own hands, or better yet, pop over to The Vinyl Frontier located right next door to Red Lion and start your own collection.
*Every Saturday from now until end of May
Beyond the Reel - Film Fundraiser for the Violence Prevention Center
The Violence Prevention Center is thrilled to announce that a new date has been selected for our annual film fundraising event.
Beyond the Reel, which was postponed earlier this month due to a winter storm, will now be held on Saturday, April 5th at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts.
Doors open at 5:30pm for a social hour, which will feature live music, an impressive spread of hors d'oeuvres from local food vendors, an NA mocktail, and a raffle with prizes donated from local businesses. The 2025 Joan Drury Award will be presented at 6:30pm, followed by a screening of this year’s film, titled Loud Enough - Surviving Justice, a 60-minute documentary detailing the experience of one sexual assault survivor in her pursuit of justice after her local County Attorney refused to prosecute the perpetrator. In conjunction with the film screening, we are excited to welcome former Cook County Attorney Molly Hicken as a guest speaker for this year’s Beyond the Reel. Hicken will be joining us to share her insight into victims’ experiences in the criminal justice system and to help us understand the theme of this year’s film within a local context.
Join us at Beyond the Reel on April 5th to support the VPC’s work providing free and confidential advocacy services to victims/survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
For more information about the event, the film, or how you can support VPC programming and services:
Tuesday Group Run
This event occurs every Tuesday.
No matter your speed or your fitness level, you're welcome to join a friendly group of local runners for a 5k run (or run/walk) around Boulevard Lake.
Meet at the Rita Street parking lot.
Thursday Group Run
This event occurs every Thursday.
All fitness levels and speeds are welcome to join the Metre Eaters for a fun and friendly 5k run on Thursday nights.
Meet inside of the store.
Celtic Night
Join us on alternating Thursdays for a Celtic jam session. Tbay Trad will take over our stage from 7:30pm for an evening of Celtic tunes, jigs, reels and the occasional song!
KARAOKE EVERY THURSDAY
Every Thursday Karaoke at Bar Polonia in the Polish Combatant's Association Branch No. 1
9:00 pm to 1:00 am.
209 N. Cumberland Street.
Donation Only.
Call 807-345-1861.
Everyone is Welcome!!
CLE Spring Home & Garden Show
This event runs 3 days:
Friday April 11, 2025 from 4 - 9pm
Saturday April 12th, 2025 from 10am - 6pm
Sunday, April 13, 2025 from 11am - 4pm
$5.00 Admission
CLE Spring Home & Garden Show
This event runs 3 days:
Friday April 11, 2025 from 4 - 9pm
Saturday April 12th, 2025 from 10am - 6pm
Sunday, April 13, 2025 from 11am - 4pm
$5.00 Admission
Vinyl Saturdays
Dust off your records 'cause every Saturday you can be your own DJ and spin your favourite tunes on Red Lion Smokehouse's house record player for "Bring Your Own Vinyl Saturday"
Don't have a record? Peruse the house crate and take the playlist into your own hands, or better yet, pop over to The Vinyl Frontier located right next door to Red Lion and start your own collection.
*Every Saturday from now until end of May
SATURDAY NIGHT DANCE
ALL AGES FAMILY DANCE EVENT!
FOOD, FUN AND PRIZES.
CASH BAR AVAILABLE.
TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR. $25 ADULTS / $15 KIDS UNDER 12.
CLE Spring Home & Garden Show
This event runs 3 days:
Friday April 11, 2025 from 4 - 9pm
Saturday April 12th, 2025 from 10am - 6pm
Sunday, April 13, 2025 from 11am - 4pm
$5.00 Admission
Book Launch
Join Margaret Schweitzer at the museum where she will introduce her new book entitled A War, A Life.
It details the life and times of her maternal grandfather, a veteran of the two world wars in the 20th century. He lived in the Lakehead from 1929-1947, excepting his overseas military service. Lt. Col. Dawson was a district commander in the Canadian Forestry Corps in Scotland.
Tuesday Group Run
This event occurs every Tuesday.
No matter your speed or your fitness level, you're welcome to join a friendly group of local runners for a 5k run (or run/walk) around Boulevard Lake.
Meet at the Rita Street parking lot.
Thursday Group Run
This event occurs every Thursday.
All fitness levels and speeds are welcome to join the Metre Eaters for a fun and friendly 5k run on Thursday nights.
Meet inside of the store.
KARAOKE EVERY THURSDAY
Every Thursday Karaoke at Bar Polonia in the Polish Combatant's Association Branch No. 1
9:00 pm to 1:00 am.
209 N. Cumberland Street.
Donation Only.
Call 807-345-1861.
Everyone is Welcome!!
Vinyl Saturdays
Dust off your records 'cause every Saturday you can be your own DJ and spin your favourite tunes on Red Lion Smokehouse's house record player for "Bring Your Own Vinyl Saturday"
Don't have a record? Peruse the house crate and take the playlist into your own hands, or better yet, pop over to The Vinyl Frontier located right next door to Red Lion and start your own collection.
*Every Saturday from now until end of May
Tuesday Group Run
This event occurs every Tuesday.
No matter your speed or your fitness level, you're welcome to join a friendly group of local runners for a 5k run (or run/walk) around Boulevard Lake.
Meet at the Rita Street parking lot.
Thursday Group Run
This event occurs every Thursday.
All fitness levels and speeds are welcome to join the Metre Eaters for a fun and friendly 5k run on Thursday nights.
Meet inside of the store.
Celtic Night
Join us on alternating Thursdays for a Celtic jam session. Tbay Trad will take over our stage from 7:30pm for an evening of Celtic tunes, jigs, reels and the occasional song!
KARAOKE EVERY THURSDAY
Every Thursday Karaoke at Bar Polonia in the Polish Combatant's Association Branch No. 1
9:00 pm to 1:00 am.
209 N. Cumberland Street.
Donation Only.
Call 807-345-1861.
Everyone is Welcome!!
Trivia Night Fundraiser
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church is thrilled to once again be hosting a TRIVIA NIGHT fundraiser!
Gather some friends, make a team, and come out for what is sure to be a night full of GAMES, PRIZES, and FUN!
The event will be held at the Slovak Legion Solarium (801 Atlantic Ave.) at 6:00pm on Friday, April 25th, 2025.
Tickets are $25 per person, or $200 per table of 8, and must be purchased in advance.
Food and drinks will be available for purchase at the venue.
Purchase tickets at:
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Office
807-622-4273
office.standrewspres@tbaytel.net
(Office hours Wednesday - Friday, 9am-1pm)
Altamadum CD Release Show
Altamadum CD Release Show happening on April 25th.
It’s an amazing lineup with great artists and groups. Norteños Cantina is honoured to be a part of it!
Music Bingo
Get your groove on.
Music Bingo combines your favourite tunes with bingo.
Each player receives a Music Bingo card with a mix of songs titles and artists. Instead of calling out numbers, our DJ plays the music! Singing along is recommended.
Three rounds of Bingo, first round starts at 9:30pm.
Bring your friends, grab a beer and get ready to win some prizes.
$2 Per Card or 3 cards for $5
B.Y.O.D. (Bring Your Own Dabber - although we will have dabbers available for sale if yours dried up).
Thunder Bay Potters' Guild Spring Pottery Sale
Join us for our annual spring pottery sale.
Vinyl Saturdays
Dust off your records 'cause every Saturday you can be your own DJ and spin your favourite tunes on Red Lion Smokehouse's house record player for "Bring Your Own Vinyl Saturday"
Don't have a record? Peruse the house crate and take the playlist into your own hands, or better yet, pop over to The Vinyl Frontier located right next door to Red Lion and start your own collection.
*Every Saturday from now until end of May
Live Band Karaoke
If you’ve ever had a secret desire to sing onstage with a band, Live Band Karaoke will unleash your inner rockstar and make it happen!
Join us Saturday April 26th for Live Band Karaoke hosted by Bill Murray and the Zedmores.
We play, YOU sing!
It's as easy as picking a song you love and daring to get on stage. Lyrics are provided on a screen and the band will cue you in and sing back up when necessary.
19+ / FREE event with a 'Pass the Hat' to show appreciation to the band
Tuesday Group Run
This event occurs every Tuesday.
No matter your speed or your fitness level, you're welcome to join a friendly group of local runners for a 5k run (or run/walk) around Boulevard Lake.
Meet at the Rita Street parking lot.
Lakehead Choral Group Spring Concert 2025 'Be the Change!'
Lakehead Choral Group has teamed up with the Thunder Bay Regional Food Distribution Centre to present our Spring Concert entitled ‘Be the Change!’
Please join us on Wednesday, April 30th at 7 p.m. at St. Agnes Church - a call to our community to come together and unite for positive change. Monetary and non-perishable food donations for the RFDA will be accepted at the door!
Tickets available from: Rollason Flowers, Northern Unique Bakery, The Finnish Book Store, from any Choral Group Members, At the Door or by Calling 807-632-4683
Family friendly and wheelchair accessible
Vinyl Saturdays
Dust off your records 'cause every Saturday you can be your own DJ and spin your favourite tunes on Red Lion Smokehouse's house record player for "Bring Your Own Vinyl Saturday"
Don't have a record? Peruse the house crate and take the playlist into your own hands, or better yet, pop over to The Vinyl Frontier located right next door to Red Lion and start your own collection.
*Every Saturday from now until end of May
Workshop on Needle Felting: Getting Started on your Polypay Sheep
Hosted by Borderlands Farm, discover the magic of needle felting with local fibre artist Marlo Currie!
In this 2-hour workshop, you'll learn the basics and start bringing your own adorable sheep to life.
Celtic Night
Join us on alternating Thursdays for a Celtic jam session. Tbay Trad will take over our stage from 7:30pm for an evening of Celtic tunes, jigs, reels and the occasional song!
Vinyl Saturdays
Dust off your records 'cause every Saturday you can be your own DJ and spin your favourite tunes on Red Lion Smokehouse's house record player for "Bring Your Own Vinyl Saturday"
Don't have a record? Peruse the house crate and take the playlist into your own hands, or better yet, pop over to The Vinyl Frontier located right next door to Red Lion and start your own collection.
*Every Saturday from now until end of May
CONSORTIUM AURORA BOREALIS CONCERT - STRING QUINTETS: MOZART & BEETHOVEN
CONSORTIUM AURORA BOREALIS CONCERT - STRING QUINTETS: MOZART & BEETHOVEN
Delight in an elegant evening of gorgeous string quintets by the Classical period’s greatest composers. Two violas in the inner voices add great richness to the ensemble. We present key representatives of the Classic and Romantic viola quintet genre. Mozart’s epic, dramatic String Quintet K. 516 in G minor is deeply moving and is regarded as an example of his finest chamber music. Beethoven’s sublime String Quintet Opus 29 in C major is nicknamed “The Storm”, after the agitated nature of the final movement with its suggestions of thunder and lightning. Top local musicians perform.
Join violinists Katie Stevens and William Sirois, violists Patrick Horn and Geena Salway, and cellist Peter Cosbey for a memorable concert of highest artistry on the Eve of Mother’s Day. Come out and make it a celebration!
Be sure to enter our ballot draw at intermission for a chance to win a gift basket from Rollason Flowers, a $100 value.
This concert is generously sponsored by The Leishman Family.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 7:30 p.m. St. Paul’s United Church, 349 Waverley Street, Thunder Bay
Doors open at 7:00 p.m. The church is accessible (elevator)
Admission at the door is $25; $15 students with ID. 11 and under free.
Concert tickets are available in person (cash or cheque), and also online through our website. https://consortiumab.org/tickets
Telephone: 807-768-7420
Website: https://consortiumab.org
Email: inquiries@consortiumab.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ConsortiumAuroraBorealis
SEASON PASSES ARE NOW ON SALE for our 2025-2026 Concert Season! Seven exciting concerts for $150 Regular; $90 Students. That’s one free concert! Completely transferable. More details on our website.
Early Bird Incentive: Subscribe by June 30, 2025 and your name will be entered in a draw for a $100 Gift Card to Bight Restaurant and Bar.
Order at this concert, email inquiries@consortiumab.org, or phone 807-768-7420.
Vinyl Saturdays
Dust off your records 'cause every Saturday you can be your own DJ and spin your favourite tunes on Red Lion Smokehouse's house record player for "Bring Your Own Vinyl Saturday"
Don't have a record? Peruse the house crate and take the playlist into your own hands, or better yet, pop over to The Vinyl Frontier located right next door to Red Lion and start your own collection.
*Every Saturday from now until end of May
Celtic Night
Join us on alternating Thursdays for a Celtic jam session. Tbay Trad will take over our stage from 7:30pm for an evening of Celtic tunes, jigs, reels and the occasional song!
Superior Quilt Show
Superior Quilt Show in Thunder Bay
It is with great enthusiasm that we announce the highly anticipated Superior Quilt Show, taking place in Thunder Bay, Ontario! This event promises to be a vibrant celebration of the art of quilting, bringing together sewing enthusiasts from across the region and beyond. Get ready for an unforgettable experience filled with creativity, inspiration, and connections!
**Date and Location:**
The Superior Quilt Show will be held from May 23 - May 25 atCLE Coliseum, a perfect venue for exhibitions, workshops, and much more. Come and be enchanted by the incredible quilt displays, where you can appreciate the talent and dedication of local quilters and those from across the country.
**Must-See Activities:**
- **Workshops and Demonstrations:**
Learn new techniques and tips from experienced quilters. From patchwork to free-motion quilting, there is something for all skill levels!
- **Quilt Exhibition:**
Admire a vast collection of stunning quilts, ranging from traditional pieces to modern and innovative creations.
- **Material and Accessory Sales:**
Don’t miss the chance to purchase high-quality fabrics, tools, and other quilting materials from our local vendor booths.
**Exploring Thunder Bay:**
In addition to the quilt show, Thunder Bay offers a variety of activities to make your visit even more special. Explore the natural beauty of the area with hikes in Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park, or relax by the shores of Lake Superior. The city also boasts a rich cultural scene, including museums, a textile gallery, specialty quilt shops, art galleries, and a diverse culinary landscape.
**Networking Opportunities:**
The Superior Quilt Show is an incredible opportunity to meet fellow quilters, exchange ideas, and form new friendships. Admire the exhibitions and connect with people who share the same passion!
Don’t miss the chance to experience the magic of quilting at one of the most exciting events of the year! Mark your calendars, bring your friends, and get ready for a weekend full of inspiration and creativity.
We look forward to seeing you in Thunder Bay!
Music Bingo
Get your groove on.
Music Bingo combines your favourite tunes with bingo.
Each player receives a Music Bingo card with a mix of songs titles and artists. Instead of calling out numbers, our DJ plays the music! Singing along is recommended.
Three rounds of Bingo, first round starts at 9:30pm.
Bring your friends, grab a beer and get ready to win some prizes.
$2 Per Card or 3 cards for $5
B.Y.O.D. (Bring Your Own Dabber - although we will have dabbers available for sale if yours dried up).
Vinyl Saturdays
Dust off your records 'cause every Saturday you can be your own DJ and spin your favourite tunes on Red Lion Smokehouse's house record player for "Bring Your Own Vinyl Saturday"
Don't have a record? Peruse the house crate and take the playlist into your own hands, or better yet, pop over to The Vinyl Frontier located right next door to Red Lion and start your own collection.
*Every Saturday from now until end of May
Vinyl Saturdays
Dust off your records 'cause every Saturday you can be your own DJ and spin your favourite tunes on Red Lion Smokehouse's house record player for "Bring Your Own Vinyl Saturday"
Don't have a record? Peruse the house crate and take the playlist into your own hands, or better yet, pop over to The Vinyl Frontier located right next door to Red Lion and start your own collection.
*Every Saturday from now until end of May
Celtic Night
Join us on alternating Thursdays for a Celtic jam session. Tbay Trad will take over our stage from 7:30pm for an evening of Celtic tunes, jigs, reels and the occasional song!
Celtic Night
Join us on alternating Thursdays for a Celtic jam session. Tbay Trad will take over our stage from 7:30pm for an evening of Celtic tunes, jigs, reels and the occasional song!
Music Bingo
Get your groove on.
Music Bingo combines your favourite tunes with bingo.
Each player receives a Music Bingo card with a mix of songs titles and artists. Instead of calling out numbers, our DJ plays the music! Singing along is recommended.
Three rounds of Bingo, first round starts at 9:30pm.
Bring your friends, grab a beer and get ready to win some prizes.
$2 Per Card or 3 cards for $5
B.Y.O.D. (Bring Your Own Dabber - although we will have dabbers available for sale if yours dried up).
Let Your HeART Out: A Poetry Night with Dorset Pier Community Cares and The Sleepy Gee Events
Let your heart out in this poetry night brought to you by Dorset Pier Community Cares and The Sleepy Gee Events.
This poetry night will showcase emerging local poets who took part in a poetry writing workshop on November 2024. They will be joined by other local poets and the facilitator of the workshop!
Tickets and info can be found at www.linktr.ee/thesleepygee.
$20
Winter Patio Chef's Table
Let's celebrate all of winter's glory with Red Lion Smokehouse's outdoor Chef's Table.
Join us on Sunday March 23rd for a 4 course meal on our winter patio*.
Menu will be announced closer to the date. Please note, due to the nature of the event not all dietary restrictions may be able to be accommodated, please inquire prior to booking.
Tickets are $85+ taxes per person and can be booked by emailing operations@redlionsmokehouse.ca or via Eventbrite.ca (Tickets on Eventbrite include Food price & 18% gratuity.)
*Electrical Heaters, Cozy Blankets, & Bonfires provided by Red Lion Smokehouse. Bring your own snowsuit😉.
Live Band Karaoke
If you’ve ever had a secret desire to sing onstage with a band, Live Band Karaoke will unleash your inner rockstar and make it happen!
Join us Saturday March 22nd for our first ever Live Band Karaoke hosted by Bill Murray and the Zedmores.
We play, YOU sing!
It's as easy as picking a song you love and daring to get on stage. Lyrics are provided on a screen and the band will cue you in and sing back up when necessary.
19+ / FREE event with a 'Pass the Hat' to show appreciation to the band
Cambrian Players Improv Show
Coming Up! Our next improv show is Saturday, March 22nd!
Join us at Cambrian Players Theatre for a night of make-em-ups, laughs, and groans with the Cambrian Improv troupe.
*Possibility of mature language and suggestive content.*
DOORS OPEN AT 7:00pm • SHOW STARTS 7:30pm
Tickets are $10 plus fees.
Feeling lucky? Get into our 50/50 draw for a chance to take home a prize!
All proceeds benefit Cambrian Players’ Spotlight on Inclusivity Campaign, with the goal of making Theatre for the Love of It accessible to all.
Lottery License #M875746
www.eventbrite.ca/e/march-22nd-improv-at-cambrian-players-tickets-1250129845019
https://facebook.com/events/s/march-22nd-improv-at-cambrian-/485737061275625
Music Bingo
Get your groove on.
Music Bingo combines your favourite tunes with bingo.
Each player receives a Music Bingo card with a mix of songs titles and artists. Instead of calling out numbers, our DJ plays the music! Singing along is recommended.
Three rounds of Bingo, first round starts at 9:30pm.
Bring your friends, grab a beer and get ready to win some prizes.
$2 Per Card or 3 cards for $5
B.Y.O.D. (Bring Your Own Dabber - although we will have dabbers available for sale if yours dried up).
KARAOKE EVERY THURSDAY
Every Thursday Karaoke at Bar Polonia in the Polish Combatant's Association Branch No. 1
9:00 pm to 1:00 am.
209 N. Cumberland Street.
Donation Only.
Call 807-345-1861.
Everyone is Welcome!!
Thursday Group Run
This event occurs every Thursday.
All fitness levels and speeds are welcome to join the Metre Eaters for a fun and friendly 5k run on Thursday nights.
Meet inside of the store.
Tuesday Group Run
This event occurs every Tuesday.
No matter your speed or your fitness level, you're welcome to join a friendly group of local runners for a 5k run (or run/walk) around Boulevard Lake.
Meet at the Rita Street parking lot.
St. Patrick's Day with TBay Trad
March 17th from 7:30pm TBay Trad will take over our stage for an evening of Celtic tunes, jigs, reels and the occasional song!
Cold Beer, Guinness on Tap, Green Cocktails, General Merriment
** No Cover / 7:30pm **
Whiskey Club - Irish Whiskey
Introducing Red Lion Smokehouse first ever Whiskey "Club"!
This is the start of a quarterly Whiskey Symposium. Come drink, eat and hang. It's going to be a grand ole time!
Tickets come with 4 pours and some light snacks.
In honour of St. Patrick's Day our first event will be focused on Irish Whiskeys.
Are you new to whiskey? You should join, and we'll guide you through. Connoisseur? Come and bring your expert opinions. We need the rookies and the connoisseurs - Whiskey Club is better with both!
CONSORTIUM AURORA BOREALIS CONCERT - DAZZLING ITALIAN BAROQUE ARIAS
DAZZLING ITALIAN BAROQUE ARIAS - SAT. MAR. 15, 7:30 PM
Consortium Aurora Borealis presents an exhilarating evening of Dazzling Italian Baroque Arias on Saturday, March 15. Special guest Irina Medvedeva brings her flexible, supple, yet powerful soprano voice to wow and delight as she performs gorgeous music from 18th-century operas and motets by Vivaldi, Handel, and Hasse. Moods range from gentle, lyrical and pastoral to passionate, dramatic and fiery, with virtuosic display!
A light and buoyantly joyous aria from Handel’s opera Alcina is followed by one assigned to the beautiful sorceress Morgana, in a totally different mood, gorgeous, slow, with a ravishing solo cello line interweaving with the voice.
We include two of Cleopatra’s arias from Handel’s historic opera Giulio Cesare, the transcendent “Piangerò - I mourn my fate”, slow and languishing and the animated “Da tempeste”, a sparkling, extremely virtuosic coloratura aria, with demanding vocal acrobatics.
Instrumentally, we’ll hear Vivaldi’s energetic sinfonia from L’Olimpiade, the overture and dance suite from Rodrigo (Handel’s first opera written for performance in Italy), and to dazzle you, a very fiery string sinfonia by Hasse, which matches the mood of some of the arias.
Vivaldi’s bold Latin motet “In furore” rages stormily with fury and drama. “Morte col fiero aspetto - Death with its fierce face”, a demanding and dramatic coloratura aria from Hasse’s Marc’Antonio e Cleopatra and originally performed by super-star castrato Farinelli, parallels the virtuosity and intensity of Cleopatra’s “Da tempeste” by Handel, sung earlier by Irina. It’s a most brilliant conclusion to an evening celebrating Italian Baroque opera’s vocal luminaries.
Soprano Irina Medvedeva is joined by violinists William Sirois and James Moat, violist Patrick Horn, cellist Peter Cosbey, and harpsichordist Elizabeth Ganiatsos. The buzz has already gone out about this extraordinary concert; we can’t wait to amaze you!
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This concert is sponsored by the Institute of Italian Studies - Lakehead University.
Saturday, March 15, 2025, 7:30 p.m.
St. Paul’s United Church, 349 Waverley Street, Thunder Bay
Doors open at 7:00 p.m.
The church is accessible (elevator)
Admission at the door is $25; $15 students. 11 and under free
Concert tickets are available in person (cash or cheque), and also online through our website. https://consortiumab.org/tickets
Telephone: 807-768-7420
Website: https://consortiumab.org
Email: inquiries@consortiumab.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ConsortiumAuroraBorealis
There will be a ballot draw at intermission for a $75 gift card to Giorg Cucina e Barra.
Submitted by Elizabeth Ganiatsos, Artistic Director
Beer'lympics at Red Lion Smokehouse
Let the games begin...
Beer'lympics at Red Lion Smokehouse is BACK on Saturday March 15th starting at 3pm.
Register your team of 2 for $10 and play some classic pub games including:
Giant Jenga
Darts
Water-pong
Crokinole
Cornhole, and more!
Bring your friends, grab a beer and get ready to win some prizes.
Prizing also for the 'best dressed' team costume
Register your team no later than Monday March 10th to save your spot
CLLS Speaker Series 2025 - History of The Shaganash Lighthouse
With international trade in the news today, it’s only fitting to revisit the story of rum running and bootlegging in the Area. Light keepers on Superior had all sorts of ways of generating a living including helping out the rum runners in the roaring ’20’s keeping the thirsty Americans stocked. Join Canadian Lighthouses of Lake Superior for their first of two speaker engagements at the Thunder Bay Museum on February 15th at 2pm, free entry, non-alcoholic refreshments available.
St Urho's Day 2025 - Parade and Variety Show
Starting at 12:00pm: Urho’s Sidewalk Parade
Wear Purple & Green and show your support for St. Urho! Follow the skewered grasshopper to the Prince Arthur Hotel!
Meet in the Bay Credit Union parking lot, for a march down Bay Street to Bay Village Coffee, and then down Water & Cumberland street to the Prince Arthur Hotel. The whole march is approximately 15 minutes. Dress accordingly for the weather - it has been known to be windy!
*** PRIZES For Best Parade Sign and Best Costume (wear Purple & Green!)
Parking:
We suggest carpooling when possible.
Please note that the parade starts at Bay Credit and ends at the Prince Arthur Hotel, so plan your travel back to your vehicle accordingly. For a shorter walk for those with little legs, we can suggest leaving your vehicle at Bay Village Coffee, join the parade on Bay & Algoma, and drive to the Hotel from the halfway mark.
Starting at approximately 12:30pm: St. Urho’s Variety Show
Join us in the Prince Arthur Hotel Provincial Room for an afternoon of entertainment by local musicians and singers, cultural performers and the Finnish orchestra. The variety show kicks off when the traditional marching in of the Grasshopper by our Pelimanni Finnish Orchestra. While you’re there, enjoy some classic food for sale from the Hoito Restaurant. Performers include: Pelimanni, Kiikurit Finnish Folk Dancers, Comedian Iso Ruotsalainen, Sexy Sassy Seniors. Celtic Dancers, Goldie Frocks ‘one woman show’, Upsteela Band, and Matti & Mikko.
Family Friendly Event
Entry $ 5.00 St Urho’s Button (free for children 5 and under)
Buttons sold at the door OR in advance at the Hoito Market Stall (Country Market), Finnish Bookstore/Kitchen Nook, Bay Credit Union, and Bay Village Coffee.
Co-Operative Members can pick up their button at the Hoito Market Stall in advance (please no on-site member pick ups, as it is typically very busy at our button table!)
12:00pm to 4:00pm: Mrs. Urho’s Craft Market
Local artisans & crafters show off and sell their wares at this Spring Craft Sale! Come and check out the spring season fashions, jewelry, arts & crafts from all of your local favourites. Inside the Prince Arthur Provincial Room (during the Variety Show) and Salon E (Muumin Playroom).
12:30pm to 3:30pm: Muumin Playroom
All are welcome to Salon E, for our Muumin-inspired children’s activity room: colouring & crafts; green & purple props and photo wall; cricket station: dare to try different flavours of dried crickets; and a Story Time with local Drag King.
2:30pm: Story Time
Story Time with Thunder Bay Drag King Seren Tonin, as they read stories while fostering acceptance and appreciation of diversity. Salon E, the Children’s Activity Room.
Pub Songs and Sing-a-longs
Is there anything more Irish that a pub full of patrons singing along?
And while Mr. Bill Murray might not be crooning to the songs that would have the entire pub in Ireland singing along, he's sure to be playing songs that would have us Thunder Bay-ers joining in.
Not a singer? Not to worry. There will also be pints of Guinness, St. Patrick's inspired cocktails, and a dish or two that will be the perfect way to start the St. Patrick's Weekend
Home, I'm Darling
Cambrian Players is pleased to present Home, I'm Darling by Laura Wade, directed by Andrew Paulsen.
The 2019 Oliver Award winner for Best New Comedy, Home, I’m Darling, is a fun comedy/drama with a central mystery at its heart.
Judy and Johnny love living their perfect 1950’s lifestyle, and they couldn’t be happier! At least, they say they are, and if they keep saying it over and over, it’s got to be true! Between all the cake, cocktails, and swing dancing, who would even have the time to notice all the overwhelming and life-shattering cracks erupting and threatening this beautiful façade …
Everything seems to be going according to plan … well … according to someone’s plan …
Home, I’m Darling explores interesting gender dynamics, our too-often rose-tinted view of the past, and what is learned—and lost—when we move forward. It’s a beautiful look at modern relationships that ultimately is hopeful but asks the central question: “How happy are the happily married?”
Cover Nights with Bill Murray
Cover Nights are happening at Red Lion Smokehouse.
Join us Saturday March 8th starting at 9:00pm as Bill Murray (not *that* Bill Murray) takes the stage to fill the pub with sweet music.
** No Cover
Tuvergen Band
Experience the Modern Nomadic Sound of Tuvergen Band – Live at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts!
Join us on March 8 for an unforgettable evening with Tuvergen Band, a Chicago-based folk-fusion trio that weaves Mongolian and Tuvan traditions into a mesmerizing musical experience. Blending ancient sounds with contemporary influences, Tuvergen’s “modern nomadic music” transports audiences through the vast landscapes of the steppes with its rich and dynamic sound.
The trio features Tamir and Naizal, masterful players of the morin khuur (horse-head fiddle), alongside Roman, who brings a global rhythm to the mix with his custom hybrid drum kit of twenty percussion instruments and didgeridoo. Adding to the magic, Tamir is an internationally renowned specialist in Mongolian and Tuvan throat singing (khoomii), an ancient vocal art that must be heard to be believed. Their music explores themes of horse culture, nature, and daily life on the steppes, creating a one-of-a-kind sonic journey.
March 8 at 7:00 PM at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts (515 W 5th Street, Grand Marais, MN)
Story Time with Thunder Bay Drag Queens & Kings + Crafting with Queens
The Thunder Bay Public Library presents
STORY TIME WITH THUNDER BAY DRAG QUEENS & KINGS
+ CRAFTING WITH QUEENS
Saturday, March 8, 2025
Waverley Library (285 Red River Rd)
230pm to 400pm
Family-friendly event
Free to attend
STORY TIME (230 – 300PM)
Story Time with Thunder Bay Drag Queens & Kings features local drag queen, Mz. Molly Poppinz and special guest, Seren Tonin as they read stories and sing songs while fostering acceptance and appreciation of diversity.
CRAFTING (330 – 400PM)
Following Story Time, Crafting with Queens is a 30min crafting session led by TBay drag artists, Faux Rocious and Fairy Contagious as they create unique, fun and fabulous creations.
Proudly Sponsored by:
Rose N Crantz Roasting Co.
Thunder Pride
With support from
Gallucci’s Pizza
TBShows
Wiggins Productions
BOOK LIST
47,000 Beads by Koja Adeyoha + Angel Adeyoha
In The Night Kitchen by Maurice Sendak
My Shadow is Pink by Scott Stuart
When Aiden Became a Brother by Kyle Lukoff
CRAFT
Paper Plate Instruments – Supplies and materials provided
Home, I'm Darling
Cambrian Players is pleased to present Home, I'm Darling by Laura Wade, directed by Andrew Paulsen.
The 2019 Oliver Award winner for Best New Comedy, Home, I’m Darling, is a fun comedy/drama with a central mystery at its heart.
Judy and Johnny love living their perfect 1950’s lifestyle, and they couldn’t be happier! At least, they say they are, and if they keep saying it over and over, it’s got to be true! Between all the cake, cocktails, and swing dancing, who would even have the time to notice all the overwhelming and life-shattering cracks erupting and threatening this beautiful façade …
Everything seems to be going according to plan … well … according to someone’s plan …
Home, I’m Darling explores interesting gender dynamics, our too-often rose-tinted view of the past, and what is learned—and lost—when we move forward. It’s a beautiful look at modern relationships that ultimately is hopeful but asks the central question: “How happy are the happily married?”
When in Doubt, STOUT Tap Takeover
On the first Wednesday of every month we turn our taps over to an Ontario Craft Brewery.
Join us Wednesday March 5th for a twist on the Tap Takeover as we feature Stouts and Porters from across the province.
You don't want to miss out: remember to book your table by calling the restaurant at 807.286.0045
Euchre Night
It's Back!! Red Lion Smokehouse's EUCHRE NIGHT on alternating Tuesdays from 7:30pm
No fees, just a good way to get out of the house and be social when the weather is keeping us all inside
Mini Med School
Compass North Student Led Clinic, a local group of medical students, is proud to announce its highly anticipated Mini Medical School scheduled to take place on March 3 & 17, 2025 at NOSM University in Thunder Bay.
This two-day event gives the public the opportunity to see what it is like to attend medical school! Presenters will include medical students, residents and physicians. Topics include Life in the Balance: Mastering Diabetes Management on Monday, March 3, 2025 from 7:00 - 8:00 pm and Back on Track: Understanding, Managing, and Preventing Back Pain on Monday, March 17, 2025 7:00 - 8:00 pm.
Options to attend the event in person include sites at the Lakehead University campus and the 55+ Centre in Thunder Bay, North Shore Family Health Team in Schreiber, Marathon Family Health Team, and Wawa Family Health Team. Participants may also join virtually on the Webex platform. To register for either in person or online attendance, please visit https://event.fourwaves.com/minimed2025/pages.
High Tea
There is no more quintessential British ritual than the ceremony and serving of afternoon tea.
Our Sunday High Tea includes:
- A selection of Finger Sandwiches
- Scones with Jam & Clotted Cream
- A selection of Pâtisserie
- A selection of Hot Tea
Tickets are $65+ tax per person. Book your spot today by calling 807.286.0045 or emailing hello@redlionsmokehouse.ca
Spots available at 12noon & 2pm
The only food accommodation we can make is Vegetarian or Gluten-Free, if we know in advance. Sorry for the inconvenience.
THE COVER SHOW 31 ENCORE
Wiggins Productions presents
++THE COVER SHOW 31 ENCORE++
Performances from Cover Show's Past
Saturday, March 1st, 2025
Black Pirates Pub
215 Red River Road
Doors 9pm
$15 cover
19+ event
You asked for it, so we’re doing it one more time! Some of the best acts from Cover Show 31 are coming back for an encore performance, delivering another night of unforgettable tributes, high-energy sets, and crowd-favorite anthems!
++FEATURING++
The Bad Guys as BILLIE EILISH
Sour Candy as ALANIS MORISSETTE
Silence of Death as STONE SOUR
Prius as PRIMUS
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Castlegreen Flea Market
Crafts, household items, raffles, White Elephant Table, door prize & more.
Free admission at the door.
This event goes from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Community Film Screening - Where Olive Trees Weep
Join us for a screening of the award-winning documentary Where Olive Trees Weep, which explores Palestinian loss, trauma and the fight for justice over decades of life under Israeli occupation. Following the film, there will be a time for discussion as well as announcements about ways to take action and join the movement for peace, justice and a free Palestine.
This event is being sponsored by the Bora Laskin Human Rights Law Club, Palestinian Solidarity Thunder Bay and Diversity Thunder Bay. While admission is free, donations will be accepted to cover screening fees and expenses. Doors will open at 6:30.
For more information about the film please visit: https://kinema.com/events/where-olive-trees-weep-riqo6m
Wine Wednesdays
Wine Wednesdays return at Red Lion Smokehouse. On the last Wednesday of each month, sommelier John Murray will be leading an intimate group of wine lovers in an informative tasting. Tickets are $45 plus tax. Register online
Cribbage Night
Introducing Red Lion Smokehouse's first ever CRIBBAGE NIGHT on alternating Tuesdays from 7:30pm.
No fees, just a good way to get out of the house and be social when the weather is keeping us all inside
Wine Down Sundays
Welcome to Wine Down Sundays - Wine & Yoga!
Join us for a relaxing and rejuvenating experience at Red Lion Smokehouse. Unwind with a soothing yoga session followed by fine wine.
Doors open at 11am with a 60 minutes yoga class starting at 11:30am. This class is suitable for all levels.
We will get our bodies moving, stretch, reflect and breath. After class there will be some light bar snacks as Sommelier John Murray leads us through an informative and interactive wine tasting.
This one will be a particularly special Wine Down Sunday as it is instructor Lana's birthday and we will be raising a glass to her.
Tickets are $45+ tax and can be purchased in advance via Eventbrite.ca or at the restaurant.
Please Bring your own Yoga Mat.
Let go of the week's stress and treat yourself to a peaceful evening surrounded by good company. Whether you're a yoga enthusiast, a wine lover, or a beginner of both, this event is the perfect way to end your weekend on a high note.
Come as you are, and enjoy a blissful Sunday with us!
Parking is free on Sundays downtown, but please consider walking or carpooling if you are planning on having more than one glass of wine!