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Folklore Festival
Fort William Gardens
May 6 & 7
Take a trip around the world in 48 hours! 
This community festival showcases the variety of cultures in Thunder Bay - featuring tons of food and entertainment for the entire family.
Shrine Circus
Fort William Gardens
May 13
Direct from Las Vegas Nevada, the all-new circus features amazing acrobats, clowns, animals and so much more. The circus is a must attend event that is FUN for the whole family!!

We Will Rock You
St Ignatius High School
May 9-13
Hairspray Jr
Maple Top (Paramount Theatre)
May 11-14
Into The Woods
Maple Top (Paramount Theatre)
May 24-27
6th Craft Revival
Various Locations
May 7
Arley Hughes "Part of Me" Album Launch
Branch 5 Legion
May 6th
Murder Mystery
Finlandia Club
May 17-20, & 24-27
Local Sports
Ten Mile Road Race
May 22


Promoting active, healthy lifestyles at the head of the lakes since 1910. A community celebration for runners of all levels with a premier sporting event at its core. The event is open to all runners who are ready to challenge themselves over 10 miles!  

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Thunder Bay Chill
May 27 & 28

Get out and experience some soccer action with the Thunder Bay Chill, one of Thunder Bay's local sports teams during their season opener.  
May-Hem Mixer
May 27
Delaney Arena

We're hosting skaters from around the region for a mixer! As a special bonus TBJRDL will be having a mini mixer to open up the night! Join us for a special event, a chance to see new skaters, and to cheer on some juniors who get a chance to hone new skills!

If you're interested in skating in the event registration is open up until the whistle (spaces are limited) please fill out the registration form! Interested Junior Members can be registered for the mini mixer on the same form!

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Discover Thunder Bay's Natural Wonders
Ouimet Canyon & Welcome Islands
Discover the stories of Omett, Naiomi and the Three Sisters.
Kakabeka Falls & Pie Island
Learn more about Green Mantle and Nanabijou (Sleeping Giant)'s Wife.
The Sleeping Giant
Read one of the many "legends" surrounding Thunder Bay's most famous landmark the Sleeping Giant.

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Art Galleries & Exhibitions
Thunder Bay Art Gallery Events & Exhibits

The Thunder Bay Art Gallery is the largest public gallery between Sault Ste Marie and Winnipeg, Manitoba. The Gallery's Permanent Collection includes over 1600 works. The vast majority of the collection is Aboriginal art, making it one of the most significant collections in Canada. The Gallery presents more than 20 exhibitions by regional, national, and international artists every year. The Gallery also offers educational tours and workshops, special events, art classes for all ages, and a unique gift shop.
  • Until May 7 - Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School Exhibitors
  • Until May 28 - Permanent Collection Spotlight Bob Boyer
  • Until May 28 - Tangled Arts: Point of Origin

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Live Entertainment 
Live at the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium

Considered to be one of the finest concert halls in North America, the Community Auditorium hosts full-scale productions including Broadway, dance, theatre, comedy and more!  
  • May 3 - Rick Mercer's Canada: Coast to Coast
  • May 4 - Daylin James - Gospel Music of the King
  • May 11 - Dean Brody
  • May 18 - Lakehead Festival of Music & Arts Gala
  • May 23 - Australia's Thunder From Down Under
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Dancing in Thunder Bay

The Dance Studios Around Thunder Bay are holding their annual Recitals at the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium. Come enjoy one of the many performances this month:
  • May 1 - Dream Dance Company
  • May 5 - Experience Dance
  • May 6 - Spirit of Dance
  • May 7 - Studio One " Circle of Life"
  • May 8 - International Dance Academy
  • May 10 - Fay Gleeson Presents "Happy 150th Birthday Canada"
  • May 13 - Zorya Ukrainian Dancers
  • May 14 - Dance Dynamics "Inspirations"
  • May 17 - Legacy Dance "This is Our Legacy"
  • May 18 - Lakehead Festival of Music  & Arts Gala
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