The first full week of May is packed with student theatre, hands‑on technology, community fundraisers, cultural celebration, and a powerful city‑wide radiothon for local causes. From high‑school stages to pulling a fire truck—and 36 hours of non‑stop community support—here’s what’s happening in YOUR Thunder Bay this week.
Westgate CVI Presents: Mean Girls – The Musical
Dates: Wednesday, May 7 – Friday, May 9
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Westgate CVI Cafetorium
Tickets: $20
Tickets: Available at the Westgate CVI main office, at the door, or online via SchoolCash Online
Recommended: Ages 13+
Get in, Thunder Bay — Westgate CVI brings the hit Broadway adaptation Mean Girls: The Musical to the stage. Packed with high‑energy music, sharp humor, and standout performances from talented students, this production delivers laughs while tackling themes of identity, belonging, and kindness.
Proceeds from the show support Beendigen, making this a night of theatre that also gives back to the community.
No Man’s Land – Magnus Theatre
Dates: May 7 – May 23
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Magnus Theatre Studio Theatre
Tickets: $45
Info & Tickets: www.magnustheatre.com
Magnus Theatre presents No Man’s Land, one of Harold Pinter’s most entertaining and unsettling plays. When two aging writers meet late at night and are joined by two younger men, conversations turn into power struggles, memories blur with reality, and humour gives way to menace.
This intimate Studio Theatre production offers audiences a sharp, thought‑provoking exploration of identity, recognition, and uncertainty.
Quest: Tech & Gaming
Dates: Thursday, May 8 – Friday, May 9
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Admission: Free
Presented by: Ontario Power Generation
Quest: Tech & Gaming is a free, interactive community event designed to spark curiosity and inspire exploration through technology and gaming. Hands‑on exhibits allow visitors of all ages to experience robotics, coding, engineering concepts, and emerging tech.
Highlights include virtual reality gaming, interactive demonstrations, and immersive exhibits showing how technology shapes everyday life.
Big Red Pull
Date: Friday, May 9
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Event site announced with registration
Info & Registration: https://uwaytbay.ca/bigredpull/
Get ready for a high‑energy fundraiser where teams of 8–10 pull a 12‑tonne fire truck 100 feet to support BETTER is POSSIBLE, a United Way–funded initiative addressing homelessness, youth wellbeing, food security, and more.
Awards include fastest pull, best team spirit, and top fundraising team. Every dollar raised stays local, making a real impact right here in Thunder Bay.
Ukrainian Folklore – Zorya Ukrainian Dance Association
Date: Friday, May 9
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Location: Thunder Bay Community Auditorium
Tickets: Available at tbca.com or the TBCA Box Office
Experience the beauty, depth, and storytelling of Ukrainian culture at Ukrainian Folklore, featuring 85 dancers ages four through adult. The performance showcases regional costumes, traditional music, folk dances, and mythological storytelling.
Funds raised during the event support humanitarian efforts for Ukraine through the Canada Ukraine Foundation, with tax receipts available upon request.
36 Hours for YOUR Thunder Bay
Dates: Sunday, May 11 – Monday, May 12
Time: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM (36 hours)
Live on: 99.9 The Bay & Country 105
Donate or learn more: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donation-form/36-hours-of-your-thunder-bay
Something BIG is happening right here at home.
36 Hours for Your Thunder Bay is a live, community‑powered radiothon raising funds to support local families, children, food access, and safe housing. Funds raised support:
- Roots Community Food Centre
- Our Kids Count
- Habitat for Humanity
- George Jeffrey Children’s Foundation
Tune in, share the message, and help make a meaningful difference in our community.
From student theatre and cultural celebration to hands‑on tech, high‑energy fundraisers, and a city‑wide radiothon, Thunder Bay is buzzing with opportunities to connect and give back this week. Mark your calendar and enjoy everything YOUR Thunder Bay has happening from May 7–13.
