Saturday, May 7
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 Mother’s Day Market is happening at the hub Bazaar at 507 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!
Theatre:
The Brand new play Smarty Pants is opening this weekend, Linda and her friends have broken into her ex-husband’s house, a man who has earned millions from a wearable tech invention – smart underwear that can control your home. This new modern comedy is about enduring relationships and the power of a good butt clench. Plays at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. buy your tickets here!
Join the Zorya Ukrainian Dance Association at the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium on Saturday, May 7, for their annual year end concert. This year, "Slava Ukraini! Glory to Ukraine!" will celebrate the beauty, holidays, and events occurring throughout Ukrainian culture. Proceeds will go to the Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal, and a donation box will be available at the concert. get your tickets here!
Live Music:
The Sleeping Giant Folk Music Society presents: Whitehorse live at the Polish Hall. Doors open at 7pm, music starts at 8pm. All attendees must adhere to TBDHU COVID -19 regulations and our COVID Policies. Please come early! Have your proof of vaccination, physical ID, and e-Tickets ready at the door. get your tickets here!
The Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra presents Brew and Beethoven 8 at O'Kelly Armoury, 317 Park Ave, Join the TBSO for a fun and relaxed evening of music as they close out their season! Enjoy some local brews from Sleeping Giant Brewing and local band Kutch in the unique environment of the O’Kelly Armoury. Show starts at 8 p.m. get your tickets here!
Radar and the Rockets is playing at the Port Arthur Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 5 starting at 8 p.m. Head down and enjoy some retro rock at its finest! 19+ $5 at the door.
The second day of the Moose of Mayhem Festival is happening at Atmos. Tonights lineup includes Hydee, BEVZ, GINJA NINJA, MEaNGeeK, and AVEN. 19+ Buy your tickets here! ($20 - $30)
Black Pirates Pub is holding the second night of its 14th Anniversary Bash featuring Bury, Visual Past, The Shouldn'ts, and Jamie Smith & Kyle Shushack. 19+, $10 in advance. Get your tickets here!
Rock Crusher will be at the Wayland Bar & Grill playing the music of KISS, Jethro Tull, Aerosmith, Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, ZZ Top, The Who, The Scorpions, Judas Priest, and more! 19+ $5 at the door. Show starts at 10 p.m.
NV Music Hall is celebrating Cinco De Mayo in style featuring DJ Supa. $4 Tequila. FREE for ladies all night. Don't miss Thunder Bay's BIGGEST Cinco De Mayo party! 19+ $10 at the door. Doors open at 10 p.m.
Sunday, May 8
Theatre:
Smarty Pants is playing again at Magnus Theatre for Pay what you can night! Linda and her friends have broken into her ex-husband’s house, a man who has earned millions from a wearable tech invention – smart underwear that can control your home. This new modern comedy is about enduring relationships and the power of a good butt clench. Plays at 2 p.m. Find out more here!
Live Music:
Mother Mother is coming to the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium this Sunday! tickets are still available for the show featuring Vancouver indie rock band Mother Mother’s eighth full-length album Inside takes its inspiration from self-reflection, something band front-man and songwriter Ryan Guldemond was forced to do in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Get your tickets here before they sell out! ($38 - $180 + tax) show starts at 8 p.m.
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!
