February 11, 2–4 pm
Thunderwolves Day on the Waterfront Marina Park
Come for a skate with the Lakehead University Thunderwolves men’s hockey team on the rink at Prince Arthur’s Landing. Get some hockey tips, then warm up with a free hot chocolate or coffee from the Tim Hortons Coffee Truck and try a creative activity in the Baggage Building Arts Centre!
625-2351
February 11, 6–8 pm
February 16, 7 pm
Brew & Beethoven 6: The Final Concerto O’Kelly VC Armoury
Enjoy a pint or two of Sleeping Giant Brewing Co. beer while listening to the TBSO perform works ranging from Beethoven to modern pop classics. Presented in a unique and casual atmosphere, Brew and Beethoven is your chance to hear the musicians up close and personal along with a beer brewed specially for this event.
tbso.ca
Paint Night Fundraiser
February 17, 1–4 pm
A fundraising event to help send as many youth to CLAY as possible. CLAY is an excellent opportunity for youth all over Canada to get together for faith, fun, and fellowship while building friendship bonds that last a lifetime!
The 2B Seed Savers in conjunction with Roots to Harvest is pleased to present Seedy Saturday, a popular annual celebration of seeds and gardening. Bring packets of your own seeds to trade, or pick up seeds for a nominal charge. There will also be display tables by local non-profit organizations, seminars on interesting gardening topics, kids’ activities, and refreshments too!
St. Paul’s Anglican Church
622-2764
February 13, 7–10 pm
A Classical Cocktail Party The Chanterelle
An evening of art, poetry, and music. See this month’s Music section for more info.
cocktailparty.marindatran.com
February 14, 7:15–9:30 pm
Lakehead Stamp Club Meeting Hammarskjöld High School Library
Program is a speaker and a table auction. Entry is free. Visitors are welcome.
February 14–18
Northern Fibers Retreat
North House Folk School, Grand Marais, MN
This five-day event, presented by North House Folk School in collaboration with the Grand Marais Art Colony, celebrates all things fiber arts. See this month’s Top Five for more info.
northhouse.org
February 15, 7:30 pm
Abbamania
Thunder Bay Community Auditorium
Back by popular demand! The world’s favourite Abba tribute, and a Thunder Bay favourite as well!
tbca.com
Seedy Saturday
Oliver Road Community Centre
seeds@rootstoharvest.org
February 17, 6 pm
Fly Fishing Film Tour Thunder Bay Community Auditorium
February 19, 1–5 pm
February 24, 1–5 pm
February 27, 7–9 pm
Marina Park
Victoriaville Centre
Gallery 33
Snow Day
SnowDay is a free celebration of all things winter, centered around outstanding professional snow sculptures and featuring activities and entertainment for all ages. Participate in uncommon winter sports like fat biking, try making bannock over the fire, learn snow carving, play games, and go skating. Warming activities and craft demonstrations take place inside the Baggage Building Arts Centre and Mariner’s Hall.
625-2351
February 19, 3:30 pm
Family Fun Day Magic Show The Urban Abbey
In celebration of the 10th anniversary of Miracles Await, Tyler Biloski will produce his first public show in over two years. This hour and a half long show will dive into a world of magic, comedy, and music. Tickets are available online.
miraclesawait.ca
February 22, 7 pm
Hops for Hearts
Sleeping Giant Brewing Co.
February 17, 9:30 pm
A brand new event in support of the Northern Cardiac Fund. Enjoy delicious tastings of local culinary goodies, each paired with handcrafted brews. All palates will be very pleased with both salty and sweet snacks on the menu. Not into beer? No worries! Wine will also be available for purchase all night long.
Red Lion Smokehouse
February 14, 7:15–9:30 pm
An evening of short films presented by the North Shore Steelhead Association. See this month’s Film and Theatre section for more info.
tbca.com
Music Bingo
sleepinggiantbrewing.ca
Music Bingo combines your favourite tunes with traditional bingo. Each player receives a music bingo card with a random assortment of songs titles and artists. Instead of calling out numbers, the DJ plays the music. Singing along is recommended. Bring your friends, grab a beer, and get ready to win some prizes!
Lakehead Stamp Club Meeting
redlionsmokehouse.ca
February 18, 12:30–5 pm
Clay Wall Décor Workshop Vintage Pixie Studio
A new spin on polymer clay. Create a unique Mandala design in clay, playing with colours and textures. All materials supplied.
vintagepixiestudio.blogspot.ca
February 18, 2–4 pm
Winter Fundays Marina Park
Embrace winter by taking part in a different fun outdoor activity for free. And after you’ve enjoyed the Winter Funday activity outside, you can warm up with a creative activity inside the Baggage Building Arts Centre!
625-2351
Hammarskjöld High School Library
Program is a quiz and a floor auction. Entry is free. Visitors are welcome.
February 24
20th Annual Scrabble Fundraising Tournament Intercity Shopping Centre
The Thunder Bay Literacy Group will be hosting their annual Scrabble fundraising tournament in the Intercity Shopping Centre Promotions Court. Help make the event a success by signing up to play and collecting pledges, giving a donation for the prize baskets, or by volunteering on the day of the tournament.
475-7211
February 24, 1–4 pm
Ask an Author Waverley Library
Come out to Northwestern Ontario Writers Workshop’s inaugural Ask an Author event. See this month’s City Scene section for more info.
nowwwriters.ca
Science Carnival This one-day community event provides families with the opportunity to participate in engaging and fun science and technology activities, visit with well over 20 exhibitors showcasing presentations, labs, and attractions, all using local and global science concepts and engineering principles. Also enjoy live science shows and entertainment for a festive event!
sciencenorth.ca/thunderbay
February 24–25
Sculpting a Petit Fleur Workshop Vintage Pixie Studio
In this two-day workshop you will sculpt a young fairy child. The adorable costuming and embellishing will be done on day two. This is a full body sculpt. No experience required.
vintagepixiestudio.blogspot.ca
February 25, 2–4 pm
Bannock Over the Fire Marina Park
Join the Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre for Bannock over the Fire. Learn how to make this delicious treat and then cook it over the fire!
625-2351
Until February 25
Wood Quill Stone: Works from the Permanent Collection
Wine and Paint Night 2 The theme is “White Silhouette.” All supplies included. Must register ahead; maximum 12 people. Bring your own beverage. 19+.
gallery33tbay.info
February 28, 5–8 pm
safeTALK Training Norwest Community Health Centre
SafeTALK is three-hour training that prepares those, over the age of 15, to identify persons with thoughts of suicide and connect them to suicide first aid resources.
norwestchc.org
February 28, 8–10 pm
Pub Quiz Night
Red Lion Smokehouse
The last Wednesday of every month is Quiz Night at Red Lion Smokehouse. Teams of up to 6 players. Cost is $2 per person. Prizes to be won. Booking recommended; walk-ins welcome. Minimum spend of $20 per person.
redlionsmokehouse.ca
February 28–March 3 & March 7–10, 7:30 pm
Hamlet
First-Wesley United Church
Cambrian Players presents the classic Shakespearean tragedy. See this month’s Film and Theatre section for more info.
cambrianplayers.ca
Thunder Bay Art Gallery The gallery is proud to continue to display works from our 1600+ piece permanent collection in this exhibition.
Until March 11
theag.ca
At Pelican Falls focuses on experiential connection and archival intimacy within specific places. Organized and circulated by PLATFORM Centre for photographic and digital arts.
Until February 25
Converging Lines: Recent Art From the Northwest Thunder Bay Art Gallery
Converging Lines features the work of regional Indigenous artists and draws inspiration from the connective, emanating power lines found in the works of established Anishinaabe artists such as Norval Morrisseau, Roy Thomas, and Ahmoo Angeconeb.
theag.ca
February 26, 8 pm
The Debaters Live Thunder Bay Community Auditorium
The Debaters Live is the comedy stage show where comics go toe-totoe in a battle of laughs and logic and the audience picks the winner. This special live event features host Steve Patterson and two of his favourite comics performing stand-up and two hilarious debates in the format made popular by the hit nationally broadcasted Canadian radio program.
At Pelican Falls: Rebecca Belmore
Thunder Bay Art Gallery
theag.ca
Until April 7
Urban Infill: Art In The Core 12 (Series) Presented by Definitely Superior Art Gallery
The next evolution of creative possibilities! Revitalizing our downtown north core by capitalizing on assets of arts/culture and linking/ reinforcing connections through accessible empty spaces and active arts/business/social spaces. Engage with 18 multidisciplinary art projects between January and April, featuring works by 400 regional/ national/international artists at 25 downtown locations. Rediscover the Waterfront District through contemporary art!
definitelysuperior.com/Facebook
tbca.com
The Walleye The Walleye
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