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Thunder Bay keeps the winter momentum going this week with varsity hoops, roots‑rich live music, free family fun at Marina Park, and a behind‑the‑scenes peek at a community orchestra in action. Whether you’re cheering the Thunderwolves, settling into an intimate concert, bundling up for Winter FunDays, or stepping inside a rehearsal, there’s plenty to warm up January.
Thunderwolves Women’s Basketball
When: Fri, Jan 16 · 6:00 PM & Sat, Jan 17 · 6:00 PM
Where: CJ Sanders Fieldhouse, Lakehead University
Tickets: https://thunderwolves.ca/
Lakehead’s women host Brock in a two‑game homestand. Expect a packed Fieldhouse, tight defense, and fast tempo—arrive early to grab a good seat and catch warmups. Use the Thunderwolves ticket portal to purchase ahead and avoid lines.
Thunderwolves Men’s Basketball
When: Fri, Jan 16 · 8:00 PM & Sat, Jan 17 · 8:00 PM
Where: CJ Sanders Fieldhouse, Lakehead University
Tickets: https://thunderwolves.ca/
The men’s team takes the court right after the women for a back‑to‑back against Brock—two primetime tip‑offs with a loud home crowd. The official Lakehead portal is the place to secure seats in advance.
Sleeping Giant Folk Music Society presents: Russell deCarle Trio
When: Sat, Jan 17 · 8:00 PM (doors 7:00 PM)
Where: Italian Cultural Centre, 132 Algoma St S
Tickets: $40 via Showpass → showpass.com/sgfms2526rdt
The voice of Prairie Oyster, Russell deCarle, returns with a trio show that blends roots, jazz‑tinged country, and story‑rich ballads. It’s an intimate concert with warm harmonies and top‑shelf musicianship—perfect for a mid‑winter night.
Winter FunDays (Free, Family‑Friendly)
When: Sundays, 2:00–4:00 PM (season runs Jan 4–Mar 15)
Where: Marina Park & Baggage Building Arts Centre
Details: Jan 18
– Exploring the Winter World with @borealmuseum
– World Snow Day Snow Globes – Crafts with CAHEP
The City’s Winter FunDays offer rotating weekly activities—think snowga, snowshoe scavenger hunts, winter science, dog‑sledding demos, crafts with CAHEP, and hot chocolate warm‑ups inside.
Open Rehearsal — Thunder Bay Community Orchestra
When: Mon, Jan 19 · 6:50–9:00 PM (doors 6:45 PM)
Where: Trinity United Church
Curious how an orchestra builds a program? Sit in—or bring your instrument and play. The rehearsal is led by Thomas Cosbey (TBSO concertmaster), open to all levels, no audition. RSVP if you plan to play: tbaycommunityorchestra@gmail.com
From back‑to‑back basketball nights and Russell deCarle’s soulful trio to Sunday Winter FunDays and the open rehearsal with Thunder Bay Community Orchestra, your mid‑January calendar is set. Pick your favourites, invite a friend, and make the most of the season.
See you out there!
