Kick off the new year with hockey, comedy, live entertainment, and winter fun around Thunder Bay. Here’s what’s happening:


Lakehead Thunderwolves vs Laurier Golden Hawks

Dates:

Cheer on the Thunderwolves in back-to-back home action against Laurier. Bring your school spirit and make some noise!


Forks & Giggles Comedy Show

Date: Friday, January 9 | Evening
Venue: Forks South Sports Lounge, 1072 Oliver Rd
Tickets & Info: www.gpsjokes.com 

Headliner: Bobby Knauff 

Originally from Thunder Bay, BOBBY has toured across Canada with Yuk Yuk’s, appeared on Just For Laughs Toronto, Much Music, MTV Canada, and voiced characters in cartoons and animated series. His album Rock Bottom made waves on satellite radio—now he’s bringing the laughs back home!


CWE Wrestling – 17th Anniversary Tour

Date: Saturday, January 10 | 7:00 PM (VIP/Meet & Greet 6:00 PM; Doors 6:30 PM)
Venue: Moose Hall, 434 Fort William Rd
Tickets & Info: Buy online at www.cwetickets.com or via local outlets (Comix Plus Music Exchange, Good To Go Lotto inside Walmart, 807 Cards & Collectibles).

Be sure to visit all the stars such as former WWE star Brian Kendrick and “The Crazy MoFo”, at the Merchandise Tables. Tag kazecmf4life to be featured in the KAZE Fan CAM!!


Lappe Loppet

Date: Sunday, January 11 | 9:00 AM
Venue: Lappe Nordic Ski Centre
Details & Registration: Lappe Nordic

Hit the trails for one of the region’s classic cross-country ski events—great for all ages and abilities. The Lappe Loppet is the first event in the Lakehead Loppet Challenge – a great primer for the Sleeping Giant Loppet in March!


Rock of Ages – Badanai Young Company

Dates: January 12-17
Venue: Badanai Theatre, 499 Dewe Ave
Tickets & Info: www.badanaitheatre.com

Set on the iconic Sunset Strip, Rock of Ages is a loud, hilarious, and heartfelt tribute to classic rock, featuring electrifying hits from legendary bands including Journey, Bon Jovi, Styx, and more. This youth-driven production highlights the powerhouse vocals, bold characters, and fearless energy of Badanai Young Company’s senior performers.


From rink-side roars and suplexes to stand-up laughs, snowy trails, and 80s rock anthems, Thunder Bay is buzzing this week. Grab your tickets, support local venues, and make the most of January.

See you out there!