Waterfront District BIA

National Lazy Day Brunch
2025-08-10 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Halifax) | Portside Restaurant, 17 Cumberland St N, Thunder BAY, Ontario, P7B 2T1

Sober Matinee Karaoke
2025-08-10 13:00 - 17:00 | Howl at The Moon Dry Bar, 8 Cumberland st S, Thunder Bay

Cruise Ship
2025-08-12 - 2025-08-13 | POOL 6 Dock

Live on the Waterfront Wednesdays
2025-08-13 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-20 18:00 - 21:00 | Marina Park, Thunder Bay, ON, Canada
Live on the Waterfront is a highly anticipated 8-part concert series that takes place every Wednesday evening during the summer season at Prince Arthur’s Landing, Marina Park that featuring an impressive lineup of musical acts! Come out every Wednesday this summer at Marina Park, starting on July 16th till August 20th. PLUS the Summer Send Off, two back-to-back days, August 27 and 28, at Marina Park.

Open Mic Night at Lakehead Co
2025-08-14 19:00 - 22:00 | Lakehead Beer Co, 206 Park Ave, Thunder Bay
What’s Open Mic Night all about? Fresh beer, delicious food, local talent, and good vibes.🙌
Discover new local talent every Thursday from 7:30-10pm in the taproom or sign up at the bar and perform for a free beverage!
No experience needed, we’re here to cheer you on.
Taproom open 4pm-11pm Thursday!🍻
**All ages / guardian supervision is mandatory for minors

Ripcordz (All Ages) w/ Amp Up and Lily Taylor
2025-08-14 20:00 - 23:30 | Black Pirates Pub, 215 Red River Rd, Suite 101, Thunder Bay, ON, Canada
RIPCORDZ is back for an encore performace on their 2025 Canadian Tour, but this one is ALL AGES! Don’t miss these legendary Montreal Punk Rocker’s as they blast through here on Thursday, August 14th!
Joining the bill are locals AMP UP and LILY TAYLOR
$20 at the door, All Ages. Doors at 8pm, Show at 830pm

Vape Dealer and Son Hound at The Foundry
2025-08-14 20:00 - 23:30 | The Foundry, 242 Red River Road, Thunder Bay, Ontario, p7b1a6, Canada
VAPE DEALER x SON HOUND
🚨 HEAVY HITS AT THE FOUNDRY 🚨
Thursday, August 14th – 8PM
Two loud-as-hell bands are firing up the stacks at The Foundry for a night of downtuned chaos and fuzz-drenched grooves:
🔥VAPE DEALER: Riff merchants from the north delivering sludgy hooks, pounding drums, and no-bullshit heaviness.
⚡SON HOUND: Gritty and raw, soaked in reverb and ready to blow the walls out with thick, snarling tone.
Expect big amps, slow riffs, and zero filler. This is a rock show for the lifers, the fuzz freaks, the late-night lurchers.
$5 at the door // 19+ // Doors at 8PM
The Foundry – 242 Red River Rd
Come early, stay loud.

Sober Karaoke
2025-08-14 21:00 | Howl at The Moon Dry Bar, 8 Cumberland st S, Thunder Bay
THURSDAYS & SATURDAYS are KARAOKE NIGHT
Karaoke starts @ 9pm
5$

Karaoke live at Nortenos Cantina
2025-08-14 21:00 | Nortenos Cantina, 235 Red River Rd, Thunder Bay, ON, Canada
Karaoke at the Cantina Every Thursday night.
No cover.
Show Starts 9PM at Nortenos Cantina.

Karaoke live at The Waterhouse
2025-08-14 22:00 | Waterhouse, 9 Cumberland St S, Thunder Bay, ON, P7B 2T1

Jazz and Old Fashioned Fridays ft. Mood Indigo
2025-08-15 18:00 - 21:00 | Anchor & Ore, 2240 Sleeping Giant Pkwy, Thunder Bay, ON, Canada
Don’t miss the spectacular scenery, smooth jazz and incredibly crafted cocktails and food at Anchor & Ore in The Delta Hotel with Mood Indigo!

Late Night Food Alley ft DJ Ducktail
2025-08-15 18:00 - 22:00 | Goods and co, 251 Red River Rd, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7B 1A7, Canada
Late Night Food Alley on Fridays!!! Come grab a bite from our in house restaurants, grab a drink at @thewoodsidebar and enjoy music by DJ @_ducktail See you there

Natalia Arroyo Trio at The Foundry
2025-08-15 19:00 - 21:00 | The Foundry, 242 Red River Road, Thunder Bay, Ontario, p7b1a6, Canada
Natalia Arroyo Ensemble Live at The FoundryFriday, August 15 | 7–9 PMExperience the vibrant sounds of Natalia Arroyo Ensemble, led by award-winning violinist and composer Natalia Arroyo, joined by two talented guest musicians for an unforgettable evening of music rooted in the traditions of northern Mexico.From global festivals to intimate stages, Natalia’s music blends cultural heritage, original compositions, and a deep love of nature. Now based in Ontario, she brings her internationally recognized sound to The Foundry for a special one-night-only performance. The Foundry Doors open at 5 PM — come early for dinner & to grab your table! Show 7pm-9pm
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/natalia-arroyo-ensemble-at-the-foundry-tickets-1558133000749

The Castagne’s 20th Anniversary Tour
2025-08-15 21:00 | Black Pirates Pub, 215 Red River Rd, Suite 101, Thunder Bay, ON, Canada
Our friends in THE CASTAGNE’S are celebrating 20 years as a band and stopping by Black Pirates Pub on Friday August 15th. This rad punk rock trio has been rocking for decades and we’re super excited to have them back!
Joining the bill:
Dual Black
The Vertebraekers
& More TBA
$15 at the door, 19+
Doors at 9pm, Show at 10pm
https://thecastagnes.bandcamp.com/

Karaoke live at The Waterhouse
2025-08-15 22:00 | Waterhouse, 9 Cumberland St S, Thunder Bay, ON, P7B 2T1
Karaoke every Thursday and Friday night at the Waterhouse!

The Gin Tonics live at The Foundry
2025-08-15 22:00 | The Foundry, 242 Red River Road, Thunder Bay, Ontario, p7b1a6, Canada
FRIDAY, AUGUST 15 — THE GIN TONICS LIVE @ THE FOUNDRY 🎶Acoustified rock & roll with a twist — The Gin Tonics pour up a set full of stripped-down classics, deep cuts, and toe-tappers that hit just right.
It’s rock, it’s roll, it’s raw and real. Perfect Friday night vibes.
Details:📍 The Foundry🕙 10PM🎟️ $5 at the door🔞 19+
Bring your ears. Bring your thirst. It’s Gin Tonics time.
#TheGinTonics #supportlocalmusic #thunderbay
https://www.facebook.com/thegintonicsband

DJ Mo live at Nortenos Cantina
2025-08-15 22:00 | Nortenos Cantina, 235 Red River Rd, Thunder Bay, ON, Canada

Pocket After Dark
2025-08-15 23:00, 2025-08-16 23:00 | Pocketchange Bar, 234 Red River Rd, Thunder Bay, ON, P7B 1A6, Canada
No Cover // 19+

Sober Matinee Karaoke at Howl at the Moon
2025-08-16 13:00 - 17:00 | Howl at The Moon Dry Bar, 8 Cumberland st S, Thunder Bay
Sunday Afternoons 1pm to 5pm!

Vinyl Saturdays at Red Lion Smokehouse
2025-08-16 15:00 - 21:00 | Red Lion Smokehouse, 16 Cumberland St S, Thunder Bay, ON, 16 Cumberland St S, Canada
Dust off your records ’cause every Saturday you can be your own DJ and spin your favourite tunes on Red Lion Smokehouse’s house record player for “Bring Your Own Vinyl Saturday”
Don’t have a record? Peruse the house crate and take the playlist into your own hands, or better yet, pop over to The Vinyl Frontier located right next door to Red Lion and start your own collection.

Sober Karaoke live at Howl at the Moon
2025-08-16 21:00 | Howl at The Moon Dry Bar, 8 Cumberland st S, Thunder Bay

Wax Philosophic Summer Pop-Up Show
2025-08-16 21:30 | The Foundry, 242 Red River Road, Thunder Bay, Ontario, p7b1a6, Canada
Join your boys MC Reach & d-cyphur for this Pop-up Summer Show feat Rogue. Doors @ 9:30pm
Facebook Event HERE

Deejay Dizzle live at Nortenos Cantina
2025-08-16 22:00 | Nortenos Cantina, 235 Red River Rd, Thunder Bay, ON, Canada

Ribfest 2025
2025-08-21 11:00 - 20:00 | Marina Park, Thunder Bay, ON, Canada
Ribfest is a local charity fundraiser event in support of Our Kids Count, and our volunteers work hard to make this event a success every year!

HarbourFest!
2025-08-21 17:00 - 23:00 | Red River Road, 214 Red River Road, Thunder Bay, ON, P7B 1A7, Canada
HarbourFest is Back and we are celebrating the Red River Road Street Grand Opening!
🎶After decades of waiting, Harbour Fest is back to celebrate the grand reopening of Red River Road in true summer fashion—just like the ’90s! Get ready to relive the vibe with:
🎶 Live concerts with your favourite local acts🏰 Carnival-style games & friendly contests for all ages🎨 Vibrant face-painting to spark creativity🏆 Fun community competitions and endless summer energy
Harbour Fest returns – relive the vibe, revive the downtown!Come join us with friends and family for an unforgettable evening of music, art, and that classic Harbour Fest spirit. Let’s bring back the memories—and create new ones!

Open Mic Night at Lakehead Beer Co
2025-08-21 19:00 - 22:00 | Lakehead Beer Co, 206 Park Ave, Thunder Bay

Open Mic Comedy at The Foundry
2025-08-21 20:00 - 23:00 | The Foundry, 242 Red River Road, Thunder Bay, Ontario, p7b1a6, Canada
OPEN MIC THURSDAYS @ THE FOUNDRY
*see poster for exact dates*
Join us at The Foundry (242 Red River Rd) for Open Mic Comedy Thursdays to either perform or watch local touring comedians work on material. Pros, amateurs and first-timers are all welcome! *NO COVER*
Open Mic Comedy 9-11PM

Sober Karaoke at Howl at the Moon
2025-08-21 21:00 | Howl at The Moon Dry Bar, 8 Cumberland st S, Thunder Bay
