Holding Up Our Sky: Virginia McCoy, A Retrospective and Homecoming
Thunder Bay Art Gallery 1080 Keewatin St., Thunder Bay
Week of Events
Out of Place: The Strange Plants of Lake Superior’s North Shore
Out of Place: The Strange Plants of Lake Superior’s North Shore 12 August 2026 – 21 March 2027 The North Shore is a landscape of survivors, relics, and holdouts. Glaciation, climate and geology have created cold-air pockets, dry exposed bedrock, coastal cliffs, and mineral-rich wetlands, allowing plants associated with very different climates and ecosystems to […]
Morrisseau Masterwork
On View: SEP 18, 2026 >> JAN 3, 2027 On view for the first time in 40 years, this large-scale mural by Ojibway artist Norval Morrisseau (b. 1934 – d. 2007) measures 22 feet long by 9.4 feet high, filling the entire gallery wall. The painting depicts a captivating density of human and animal figures […]
The Great Lakes
On View: SEP 25, 2026 >> JAN 3, 2027 The Great Lakes is a touring exhibition of new works by Michael Belmore, Robert Burley, Bonnie Devine and Shelley Niro. As water shifts from moment to moment, the exhibition will evolve from venue to venue as it moves across the province. In Thunder Bay, the Gallery […]
Holding Up Our Sky: Virginia McCoy, A Retrospective and Homecoming
On View: OCT 10, 2026 >> JAN 3, 2027 Virginia McCoy (b. 1948 – d. 2023) longed to bring her paintings home. Born in Fort William in 1948, McCoy spent most of her adult life in Cape Breton, where her artistic style grew from her desire and determination to chronicle family stories connected to Fort […]
Artisan Workshop Weekend
Workshop pre-registration is required Learn a unique skill and craft lifelong memories. Work alongside one of Fort William Historical Park’s heritage artisans in a small group setting to create your very own 19th century inspired items. Available workshops: • Blacksmithing basics • Candle luminary • Fire steel forging • Introduction to chairmaking • Mukuk (birch bark […]
A Christmas Carol Comedy
A Festive Comedy by Katie Leamen Magnus Studio Theatre Series on The Schoolhouse Stage General Admission December 10th - 20th, 2026 An irreverent love note to Charles Dickens’ classic tale, A Christmas Carol Comedy mixes shades of Monty Python with the Ghosts of Past, Present and future in a two-hander comedy that is perfect for […]
Sunday, December 6, 2026
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December 6, 2026 -Family Art Days
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December 6, 2026 -Bored Teachers – Is It Friday Yet? Comedy Tour
Family Art Days
Join us at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery for a fun and creative Family Art Day. Our free all-ages activities are the perfect way to connect with the community, explore art exhibitions, and spark your creativity. Whether you’re a seasoned art lover or just curious to learn more, this is a great opportunity to spend quality time with family and friends […]
Bored Teachers – Is It Friday Yet? Comedy Tour
They've graded the papers, survived the staff meetings, and lost their last ounce of patience… and now they're taking it out on stage! Bored Teachers is BACK with brand-new jokes, bigger laughs, and the most relatable teacher comedy you'll ever hear. For nearly a decade, Bored Teachers has been the #1 voice of teacher humor—racking […]
Monday, December 7, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, December 8, 2026
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December 8, 2026 -Tuesday Group Run
Tuesday Group Run
No matter your speed or your fitness level, you're welcome to join a friendly group of local runners for a 5k run (or run/walk) around Boulevard Lake.
Wednesday, December 9, 2026
No events on this day.
Thursday, December 10, 2026
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December 10, 2026 -Thursday Group Run
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December 10, 2026 -Plant Bingo: Holiday Edition! at Creekside
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December 10, 2026 -LIVE Open Mic Comedy Thursdays
Thursday Group Run
All fitness levels and speeds are welcome to join the Metre Eaters for a fun and friendly 5k run on Thursday nights. Meet inside of the Fresh Air store.
Plant Bingo: Holiday Edition! at Creekside
PLANT BINGO NIGHT AT CREEKSIDE! Plant lovers, this one’s for you! Join us after hours in the greenhouse for a night filled with plants, laughs, fun facts, surprises and, of course… PLANT BINGO! $5 from every ticket sold will be donated to the Shelter House Thunder Bay, so you can have a great night out […]
LIVE Open Mic Comedy Thursdays
Get ready for weekly laughs at one of Canada's finest comedy clubs located at 117 Cumberland St N featuring touring comedians and rising stars EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT! ▪ Doors: 7PM ▪ Sign-Ups: 7:30PM ▪ Show: 8-10PM 🚫NO COVER🚫 Open to newcomers and comedy veterans alike. You can sign-up to perform or simply watch as amateur […]
Friday, December 11, 2026
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December 11, 2026 -Thunder Bay’s Community Nutcracker
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December 11, 2026 -Art After Dark: Claude Le Sauteur & Spritzers
Thunder Bay’s Community Nutcracker
Experience the magic of The Nutcracker, right here in Thunder Bay. Step into a world of wonder as the Thunder Bay Community Nutcracker returns to the stage. Follow Clara on a magical Christmas Eve adventure where toys come to life, a Nutcracker battles a Rat King, and a journey through the snow leads to the […]
Art After Dark: Claude Le Sauteur & Spritzers
Friday, December 11, 2026 6:30 – 9:30 pm Members: $45 | Non-Members: $55 Unwind, sip, and create! Join us for our Art After Dark sessions for a relaxed evening of art-making inspired by a featured artist. Enjoy drinks, snacks, great company, and the chance to craft your own masterpiece in a fun, social setting. Perfect for sharing […]
Saturday, December 12, 2026
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December 12, 2026 -Cambrian Players A Very Merry Improv
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December 12, 2026 -Saturday World Market
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December 12, 2026 -Thunder Bay’s Community Nutcracker
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December 12, 2026 -Thunder Bay’s Community Nutcracker
Saturday World Market
SATURDAY WORLD MARKET IS HERE! Different Cultures, One Community! Every Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM, The African Boutique hosts a World Market featuring local artisans, food vendors, handmade products, specialty foods, and unique shopping opportunities. This weekly market supports small businesses while creating an enjoyable cultural shopping experience for residents and visitors. 10 […]
Thunder Bay’s Community Nutcracker
Experience the magic of The Nutcracker, right here in Thunder Bay. Step into a world of wonder as the Thunder Bay Community Nutcracker returns to the stage. Follow Clara on a magical Christmas Eve adventure where toys come to life, a Nutcracker battles a Rat King, and a journey through the snow leads to the […]
Thunder Bay’s Community Nutcracker
Experience the magic of The Nutcracker, right here in Thunder Bay. Step into a world of wonder as the Thunder Bay Community Nutcracker returns to the stage. Follow Clara on a magical Christmas Eve adventure where toys come to life, a Nutcracker battles a Rat King, and a journey through the snow leads to the […]