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It’s a packed week in Thunder Bay with varsity basketball, gaming battles, dance‑floor heat, country‑night chaos, and a kids’ concert to wrap the weekend. Whether you want to cheer, play, dance, or bring the family out to sing and move — there’s something for everyone.
Thunderwolves Basketball – Women vs Nipissing
Friday, Jan 23 & Saturday, Jan 24
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
CJ Sanders Fieldhouse, Lakehead University
Tickets: https://thunderwolves.ca/inside-athletics/season-tickets/
The Thunderwolves women hit the court for back‑to‑back matchups against Nipissing. Bring the noise, wear your blue, and help fuel the pack as they defend home court. Two games. Two nights. Big energy.
Thunderwolves Basketball – Men vs Nipissing
Friday, Jan 23 & Saturday, Jan 24
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
CJ Sanders Fieldhouse
Tickets: https://thunderwolves.ca/inside-athletics/season-tickets/
Right after the women’s games, the Thunderwolves men take the floor in a high‑intensity showdown with Nipissing. Expect a loud crowd, quick plays, and that classic Thunderdome fire.
Gaming Weekend – Presented by Thunder Bay Museum & Carlito’s Board Game Café
Saturday, Jan 24 & Sunday, Jan 25
Thunder Bay Museum
Register: https://thunderbaymuseum1.wildapricot.org/event-6456231
Level up your weekend with two full days of gaming! Whether you’re into RPGs, Warhammer, card games, or model painting, there’s something for every type of player.
Highlights:
- Intro to RPGs (Free): Beginner‑friendly 1‑hour sessions
- RPG Adventures ($25): 4‑hour one‑shots—no prep needed
- Warhammer 40k Tournament ($40): Two‑day 2000‑point RTT
- Board & Card Games: Included with museum admission
- Model Painting Competition ($10): Drop‑off at Carlito’s Jan 23
Space is limited for certain events—sign up early!
SADDLE UP – Country Night at NV Music Hall
Thursday, Jan 23
Doors 9 PM
NV Music Hall
Tickets: https://www.eventbay.ca/…/country-night-back-forty/
Ride the bull. Grab a beer. Sing every word.
BACK FORTY hits the stage for the first Country Night of 2026 and Bud Light is giving the first 50 people with online tickets a FREE cowboy hat. It’s boots, hats, anthems, and a whole lot of rowdy fun.
LOUD & PROUD – Northern Chill Dance Party Extravaganza
Saturday, Jan 24
Doors 9 PM | Show 10 PM
Black Pirates Pub
$10 at the door | 19+
Wiggins Productions launches peak‑winter party mode with a full‑throttle queer dance night:
DJ Amber Ail – club anthems & heavy beats
DJ Ariah – nonstop high‑energy sets
Go‑Go dancers: Mister E & Beatrix Muse
Category is: Cold at the Door, Fire on the Dancefloor.
Dance until last call — no breaks, no chill.
Thunder Bay Community Band – Children’s Concert
Sunday, Jan 25 | 2:00 PM
West Thunder Community Centre
$20 adults | $2 kids under 14
Tickets available at Music World (Simpson St, cash only)
Kids, parents, grandparents — everyone’s invited to sing, dance, and enjoy a lively family‑friendly concert. An upbeat, interactive show perfect for little ones and a wholesome winter Sunday outing.
This week brings Thunder Bay an exciting mix of competition, creativity, nightlife, and family fun. Whether you’re courtside cheering for the Wolves, diving into a weekend-long gaming adventure, dancing the night away, or sharing music with the kids — there’s something to fire up every day.
Bundle up, grab your tickets, and we’ll see you out there!
