What’s Poppin’: April 5 and 6
Saturday:
An April Yard Sale will be held at the West Arthur Community Centre from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
The Hub Bazaar will feature author, entrepreneur, and podcast host Lori J. Paras in its ongoing Community Wellness Series. This free community event will take place on Saturday 1:00 to 2:30 p.m., offering an inspiring conversation on staying creative, passionate, and purposeful beyond age 65.
Mz. Molly and Friendz will be hosting a storytime event at the Waverley Resource Library from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. After the storytime, Mz. Molly's Friendz, Faux Rocious and Fairy Contagious will lead a 30-minute guided crafting session.
The Goods and Co Market and Woodside Bar will host a Wheelies Disco Boogie from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. Amy Didemus and David Shaw will play an all-vinyl set of mid-tempo boogie bangers for the night. Admission is free, but guests are asked to bring their dancing shoes, skates and retro outfits. There will also be a shoe-friendly dance floor for skateless attendees who want in on the vibe. It is 19+ after 9 p.m.
The Wayland Bar and Grill will hold the Voodoo Prophecy at 9:30 p.m. for its April events.
Mother of Wolves will be live at The Foundry at 10 p.m. The 19+ event will have a $5 cover fee.
Sunday:
The 2023 Super Mario Bros. movie will be played at the West Thunder Community Centre at 1 p.m. It will feature movie-themed activities, crafts/colouring, Movie Bingo and a photo booth. The canteen will also be open, selling burgers, fries and movie-themed snacks/treats. Viewers are encouraged to dress like their favourite character from the film. Admission to the event is by donation of cash.
Family Art Days runs from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery. No registration is required and all ages are welcome. Refreshments are included in the event.
All Weekend Long:
The Thunder Bay Museum will be open from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. all weekend. Two exhibits include the contributions of women at the Canadian Car and Foundry in Fort William during the Second World and the travelling exhibit Treaty 3: Manidoo Mazina’igan, The Sacred Document.
Events listed here are submitted by the community. If you want to see your event listed or you know What's Poppin' on upcoming weekends, let us know by emailing us before 4 p.m. on Friday. Be sure to include as much info as possible!
