Saturday, April 15
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 [email protected]
Trade Shows:
Be ready for the 2023 camping season and save money while doing it at Woody's Marine & RV Indoor RV Show at the CLE Coliseum. Manufacturer representatives on site. On-site financing available. Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Theatre:
Do you think Grease is the word? “BEAR GREASE” is a hilarious, indigenous twist on the musical “Grease”. It features an all indigenous cast starring: Crystle Lightning (Canadian Screen Award Winner for Best Lead Actress “Trickster”) and MC RedCloud (Former World Record holder for “Longest Freestyle Rap”). Come with your singing voices ready to rock and roll for this night of Indigenized Musical Theatre. A production on tour, originating from Edmonton, Alberta (Treaty 6), Enoch Cree Nation. Get tickets here! For accessible seating, please call the Box Office at (807) 345-5552.
Live music:
The Busk Stop at Goods &Co. at 1 p.m. Goods & Co. & Go Beyond the Show are excited to feature a familiar face to the market for busking this weekend! Be sure to stop by and catch Kris Tonkens playing keys and singing some sweet tunes!
TBSO Presents: The Spirit Horse Returns. An Indigenous knowledge keeper takes us through time to meet the mysterious “small horses of the deep woods” who were helpers and spirit guides to First Nations and Métis people. Exploring the diversity of Indigenous cultures, we visit the magnificent Horse Nations of the prairies and Northern Ontario. The Spirit Horse Returns combines an all-new rich and tuneful orchestral score, delightful songs, traditional teachings, and stunning colourful visual art. It provides young audiences with inspiring and age-appropriate explorations of truth and reconciliation. Get tickets here!
Join Tracy Picton, vocalist, for an afternoon of beautiful "Easy Listening Songs" 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. $5 Cover Charge Port Arthur Legion Branch 5 Club Room (upstairs) 229 Van Norman Street Elevator at Back of Building.
The Boondocks will be at Port Arthur Branch 5 Legion from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. playing all their original Country-Rock Music. $10 at the door. Port Arthur Branch 5 (229 Van Norman Street)
If you know What's poppin' on upcoming weekends, let us know by emailing us at [email protected]! be sure to include as much info as possible!
