Saturday, May 6
Markets:
The Thunder Bay Country Market is open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Canadian Lakehead Exhibition: 425 Northern Ave. head on down to buy local groceries, crafts, and gifts from the talented, hard-working local people who created them.
The Peddlers Pop-up Market is happening at the hub Bazaar on Victoria Ave East from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The hub Bazaar is a business incubator with anchor vendors and pop-up peddlers every Saturday! There's a cafe, eatery and even a museum!
The Thunder Bay Farmers’ Market is being held at the North End Rec Centre (954 Huron Ave. From 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Food will be served from the kitchen to eat-in or take-out. For more information, please contact tbfm@tbaytel.net
The Friends of the Thunder Bay Public Library present a unique collection of vinyl records for sale. Thousands of LP's, CD's ad 45's in a range of genres. Unique Finds! All items are priced at appraised value. This Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All proceeds donated to the Thunder Bay Public Library. Cash or etransfer only. Admission $1(Children get in free) Arthur Street Medical Health Centre 1265 Arthur Street.
Festivals:
“Travel the World in 48 Hours” at the 50th Anniversary Folklore Festival 2023 May 6 and 7 at the Fort William Gardens and Curling Club in Thunder Bay, Ontario presented by the Thunder Bay Multicultural Association. Tantalizing international foods, imported wines and beers, incredible entertainment, “shop-the-world” booths, an activity-packed Children’s Area with all FREE activities (running 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Daily), beautiful exhibits and displays, and local artists on site await you.
Art/Trade Shows:
Robbie Craig's Northern Projects Art Show will be held at the Hampton Inn & Suites from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. A wide variety of originals, prints, canvas prints and other treasures; including dish towels, holiday ornaments, photography prints, calendars, art cards and much more will be showcased. Find more details here: https://rcraig.org/pages/shows
Theatre:
Cambrian Players proudly present MOMologues 2: Off the School by Lisa Rafferty, Stefanie Cloutier, and Sheila Eppolito, directed by Nathalie Roy. Spend a night out with the girls from your Mommy and Me groups. Maybe the PTA. How about your yoga class? Or you can drag your husband along for a night of stories about the parenting adventures told by the matriarchs that keep the kids going. Get tickets and see show times here!
Live Music:
Consortium Aurora Borealis celebrates the golden age of Italian string music with a concert of beauteous sonatas from the time of Stradivarius. 8 p.m. at St. Paul's United Church, 349 Waverley Street, Thunder Bay, ON
Tickets at the door are $25; students $15. Children under 12 are admitted free
If you know What's poppin' on upcoming weekends, let us know by emailing us at jhardy@dougallmedia.com! be sure to include as much info as possible!
