Mid‑April in Thunder Bay brings together nature, symphonic drama, high‑energy live music, tabletop gaming, and community‑driven creativity. Whether you’re exploring the outdoors after dark or dancing late into the night, there’s something happening for everyone this week.
Owl Prowl – Lakehead Region Conservation Authority
Date: Thursday, April 16
Time: 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: LRCA Administrative Office
Cost: $5 (non‑refundable)
Info & Registration: https://lakeheadca.com/event/owl-prowl/
Join the Lakehead Region Conservation Authority and local birding expert Brian Ratcliff for an evening dedicated to learning about owls and their behaviour. The night begins with a talk at the LRCA Administrative Office, followed by a guided carpool/caravan to known owl hotspots.
Carpooling is encouraged. Participants will travel to several locations during the evening.
Masterworks 4: Behaving Badly – Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra
Date: Friday, April 17
Time: 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Thunder Bay Community Auditorium
Tickets & Info: https://tbso.ca/concert/behaving-badly/
The Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra presents Behaving Badly, an evening of dramatic, emotional, and rule‑breaking music conducted by Artistic Director Candidate Geneviève Leclair.
The program features:
- Mozart – Overture to Don Giovanni
- Ethel Smyth – Selections from The Boatswain’s Mate
- Orff – Carmina Burana
With thunderous percussion, soaring choral power, and expressive vocal solos, this concert explores passion, rebellion, fate, and excess in unforgettable fashion.
My Son the Hurricane – Funk’s Not Dead Tour 2026
Date: Friday, April 17
Time: 9:00 PM – 11:59 PM
Location: The Foundry
Tickets: https://www.bandsintown.com
Explosive, brass‑driven, and impossible to ignore, My Son the Hurricane brings its Funk’s Not Dead Tour to Thunder Bay. Featuring multiple horn players, drummers, and vocalists, this genre‑bending funk powerhouse has earned a reputation for turning every show into a full‑scale dance party.
After tours across North America and Europe and major festival appearances, Hurricane continues to prove that no dance floor is safe.
Carlito Con – Tabletop Gaming Convention
Date: Saturday, April 18
Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Cost: $12
Info & Tickets: https://www.carlitocon.ca/
Carlito Con is a player‑centered tabletop gaming convention celebrating competition, creativity, and community. Whether you’re battling it out in tournaments, joining a live‑action Dungeons & Dragons experience, or browsing the vendor hall, there’s something here for gamers of all skill levels.
Crafts for a Cause Market
Date: Sunday, April 19
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Location: Oliver Road Community Centre, 563 Oliver Road
Admission: Donation at the door
Support a great cause while shopping local at the Crafts for a Cause Market, raising funds for the 2026 Walk to Make Cystic Fibrosis History. Browse handmade crafts and vendor booths, enjoy a bake sale, flavoured popcorn cart, penny auction‑style raffle, 50/50 draw, and door prizes.
The canteen will also be open with hot dogs and sausages for purchase.
From nighttime nature adventures and symphonic power to funk‑fuelled dance floors, gaming culture, and community‑driven markets, Thunder Bay has a full slate of events this week. Mark your calendar, invite a friend, and enjoy everything YOUR Thunder Bay has to offer from April 15–21.
