Thunder Bay: What To Do

Special Events

Thunder Bay Community Auditorium, 1 Paul Shaffer Drive, 684-4444. Toll free 1-800-463-8817 or order online www.tbca.com.

• Pat Benatar, Friday, 8 p.m.

Summer in the Parks concludes tonight with the first ever local Blues night, 6:30 p.m. at Marina Park. Mercy Rose will get things going followed by Mark Potvin‘s Blues Band. The season finishes off with Tracy K hitting the stage with her band Blue Thunder.

Motors & Muscles 2008, Sat., 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at Thunder Bay Harley Davidson, 636 W. Arthur St. Events include: strongman competition, biker games, dyno machine, poker fun, bike raffle, food & refreshments, displays, draws, beer gardens & live entertainment. Proceeds in support of Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation.

26th Annual Westfort Street Fair, Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Events include: bargains on the street, various food vendors, a variety of crafters & artisans, children\’s activities, inflatables, face painting, mini putt, train rides & more. Entertainment by Rodney Larsen, Shaun Appell, David Jonasson & Tracey K, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Info: Jack 475-4755.

Sundays in the Park, on the Tbayel Family Stage, 2-4 p.m. at Chippewa Park. This Sunday The Resinators will take to the stage. All concerts are free to the public. In case of bad weather, the show will be moved inside the Pavilion. Hosted by The Friends of Chippewa Park. Info: Kerri 623-5111.



Art

Art of the Harbour, concludes tonight, 6-9pm at Marina Park, during the Summer In the Parks.

Chenier Fine Arts, 8 S. Court Street, Tues-Fri 11-5pm; Saturday 11-3pm. Gallery 1 features Landscape Images & Gallery 2 features Women in Art. New are the water inspired paintings by Kenora artist Pippi Johnson. Free Admission. Info: Debra 346-0409.



Music

Lakehead Choral Group, is a mixed voice (SATB) community choir inviting men & women (over 18 years of age) to join in and make beautiful music. Practices are Wednesday, 7:30-10 p.m. at St. Patrick High School. Christmas concert, Wed., Dec. 3. Spring concert, Wed., April 29, 2009. Call Sylvia at 622-4636 for more information and to arrange an informal audition.

Dancing

RCL Polish Combatants Br. 219, 209 N. Cumberland St., 345-1861. Fri., 9 p.m.-1 a.m., with Frankie T & The Night Hawks. No cover.

RCL Port Arthur Br. 5, 229 Van Norman St., 345-8232. Sat., 3-6 p.m. Music by Town & Country. Prizes, spot dancing & fun for all. $3 cover. Everyone welcome.

Museums

Founders Museum Pioneer Village, corner of Hwy. 61 & Gillespie Road. Do you enjoy tender beef on a bun & politics? Then make it out to the 4th annual Olde Tyme Conservative barbeque and live auction, Thurs., Aug. 28, 4-8 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults & $5 for children under 12 years. Hosted by the Thunder Bay-Rainy River Conservative Association. Info: Jason 623-1219.

Chess

Giant Chess, Intercity Shopping Centre, Mon., Aug. 25-Fri., Aug. 29, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Info: chessguy_eh@yahoo.ca.

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