The Sleepy Gee Events

06/29/2025

Words can’t describe how incredible the Pride Poetry Showcase was at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery yesterday 🏳️‍🌈

Thank you for coming out and supporting the local 2SLGBTQ+ artists in Thunder Bay! It’s amazing to see how much talents we have and to see the q***r artists showcase a growing art form in the city! 📝

Thank you to the Featured Artists:
👉 Kendra Schultz/Fairy Contagious ()
👉 Caitlin Mundy (.poetry)
👉 Panda Nistico ()
👉 Ruby Reid-Sharp (.lobite)
👉 Parvinder Kaur (.kaur_)
👉 Sam Convey (.roses)

Seeing many folks take part in the Blackout Poetry activity was heartening — over 20 pages were done! 📚

It was also exciting to see visitors from the Viking Polaris Cruise Ship to witness local q***r talents! 🛳️

Thank you to the Thunder Bay Art Gallery Staff for offering your amazing venue, for making this all happen, and for making the art of poetry more accessible for all to engage and enjoy! 🫶

If you are interested in joining a Poetry Writing Group, please DM Caitlin Mundy at .poetry 📲

If you’re interested in speaking at a future poetry event, please click the link in our bio 👈

06/19/2025

The Thunder Bay Art Gallery and The Sleepy Gee Events presents… PRIDE POETRY SHOWCASE 🏳️‍🌈

On June 28th, we are showcasing local 2SLGBTQ+ artists who are reciting their poetry at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery!

The featured artists are:
🏳️‍🌈 Caitlin Mundy (.poetry)
🏳️‍🌈 Parvinder Kaur (.kaur_)
🏳️‍🌈 Ruby Reid-Sharp (.lobite)
🏳️‍🌈 Katya Arifin ()
🏳️‍🌈 Austin Campbell ()
🏳️‍🌈 Panda Nistico ()
🏳️‍🌈 Sam Convey (.roses)
🏳️‍🌈 Kendra Schultz ()
🏳️‍🌈 Sara Smith ()

There will be an open mic session for those who are interested in reciting their poetry and expressing themselves in a fun, creative way! ❤️

📍 Thunder Bay Art Gallery (Gallery One)
🚪 Doors are open at 1:00PM
👉 Event starts at 1:30PM

This is a free event. You can tour the gallery at no cost, and light snacks will be provided by the Thunder Bay Art Gallery 🧁

We’re looking forward to seeing you all there! 🙌

03/22/2025

We’re having our poetry night tomorrow!! 🗣

Dorset Pier Community Cares and The Sleepy Gee Events are bringing you ... Let Your HeART Out: A Poetry Night!

⭐ Featured Artists ⭐

• Haley Andrew-Pels
• Paige Bryson
• Sam Convey
• Jennifer Lailey
• Caitlin Mundy
• Panda Nistico
• Ruby Reid-Sharp
• Anthony Santoro
• Andrei Rosario
• Fern
• Simply Sara

Your host will be Sara Sadeghi Aval!

We'll be joined by Mike Coombes, who is bringing you live original music! 🎸

Join us on Sunday, March 23rd at Goods & Co. Market!

Doors open at 5PM, programming starts at 5:45PM
Non-alcoholic event, wheelchair-accessible venue

Get your tickets now by going to www.bit.ly/lyho-tickets! 📲

Dorset Pier Community Cares Dorset Pier Mental Health Goods & Co. Market Waterfront District BIA TBShows

03/16/2025

ONE WEEK AWAY UNTIL THE POETRY NIGHT! 🗣

Dorset Pier Community Cares and The Sleepy Gee Events are bringing you ... Let Your HeART Out: A Poetry Night!

We are featuring 12 local poets:

👉 Haley Andrew-Pels ()
👉 Paige Bryson (.day._morning)
👉 Sam Convey (.roses)
👉 Jennifer Lailey ()
👉 Caitlin Mundy (.poetry)
👉 Panda Nistico ()
👉 Ruby Reid-Sharp (.lobite)
👉 Anthony Santoro (.of.grey.gardens)
👉 Germ ()
👉 Fern ()
👉 Simply Sara ()

Your host will be Sara Sadeghi Aval () 🎤

We’ll be joined by Mike Coombes, who is bringing you live original music () 🎶

Join us on Sunday, March 23rd at Goods & Co. Market! 📅

Doors open at 5PM, programming starts at 5:45PM
Non-alcoholic event, wheelchair-accessible venue

There will be a charcuterie board from

Make sure to get your tickets soon as there is a limited amount available and half are gone already 🤯

Get your tickets now by going to www.linktr.ee/thesleepygee 📲
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03/14/2025

Less than 2 weeks away until our upcoming poetry night, and tickets are going fast!! 🤩

Tickets are limited and can be purchased at https://tr.ee/Egja7ivdua 📲

Hear ye, hear ye! We've got a poetry night in our midst! 🗣

Dorset Pier Community Cares and The Sleepy Gee Events are bringing you ... Let Your HeART Out: A Poetry Night!

We are featuring 12 local poets, 8 of whom are from our poetry writing workshop back in November 2024!

⭐ Featured Artists ⭐

• Haley Andrew-Pels
• Paige Bryson
• Sam Convey
• Jennifer Lailey
• Caitlin Mundy
• Panda Nistico
• Ruby Reid-Sharp
• Anthony Santoro
• Germ
• Fern
• Simply Sara

Your host will be Sara Sadeghi Aval!

We'll be joined by Mike Coombes, who is bringing you live original music! 🎸

Join us on Sunday, March 23rd at Goods & Co. Market!

Doors open at 5PM, programming starts at 5:45PM
Non-alcoholic event, wheelchair-accessible venue

Get your tickets now by going to www.linktr.ee/thesleepygee! 📲

Dorset Pier Community Cares Dorset Pier Mental Health Goods & Co. Market Waterfront District BIA

03/08/2025

From December 2024 to February 2025, we organized a clothing drive in support of Elevate NWO. We're happy to announce that over 3,000 items were donated! 🙌

Thank you all for supporting the drive, whether you liked the post for the drive, shared it, or spread the word to your friends and family! Your support goes a very long way into helping the people that Elevate NWO serves, especially during the winter.

Though the clothing drive has concluded, please keep Elevate NWO on your mind as they have already given away ALL items that were donated from the drive. People in our city need our help now more than ever!

If you'd like to donate items, you can drop them off at their location in 106 Cumberland St North (back of the building) 📍

Thank you to the generosity of Lakehead Beer Company for letting us use their space to host the clothing drive for the 2nd year in a row! With donations tripling in amount in comparison to last year's amount, it's clear their space was perfect for the drive. Thank you for your support - it is highly appreciated!! 🫶

02/24/2025

Hear ye, hear ye! We've got a poetry night in our midst! 🗣

Dorset Pier Community Cares and The Sleepy Gee Events are bringing you ... Let Your HeART Out: A Poetry Night!

We are featuring 12 local poets, 8 of whom are from our poetry writing workshop back in November 2024!

⭐ Featured Artists ⭐

• Haley Andrew-Pels
• Paige Bryson
• Sam Convey
• Jennifer Lailey
• Caitlin Mundy
• Panda Nistico
• Ruby Reid-Sharp
• Anthony Santoro
• Germ
• Fern
• Simply Sara

Your host will be Sara Sadeghi Aval!

We'll be joined by Mike Coombes, who is bringing you live original music! 🎸

Join us on Sunday, March 23rd at Goods & Co. Market!

Doors open at 5PM, programming starts at 5:45PM
Non-alcoholic event, wheelchair-accessible venue

Get your tickets now by going to www.linktr.ee/thesleepygee! 📲

Dorset Pier Community Cares Dorset Pier Mental Health Goods & Co. Market Waterfront District BIA

01/04/2025

Do you still have the Giving Energy in you after the holiday season? Consider sharing our clothing drive post or donating in support of Elevate! 🧥

With the current polar vortex bringing extreme cold temperatures to Thunder Bay, the vulnerable folx in our city need our help more than ever in keeping them warm ❤️

You can drop off donations at Lakehead Beer Company during their hours of operations, or you can email us at [email protected] if you require pick-up assistance with a bulk donation! ❤️

Got stuff in your closet that you don’t need anymore? Considering donating them to our clothing drive in support of Elevate NWO! 👚

Elevate is a community-based clinic that provides healthcare services to those who are living with or are at-risk for HIV, AIDS, and Hep C. They also provide harm reduction services and social assistance to vulnerable folx in Thunder Bay.

We’re asking for your support in the drive so we can all help the people that Elevate supports, especially those who are experiencing housing insecurities and living in encampments ❤️

Whether it’s just one piece of clothing or a bag full of items, your donation will go a long way into making people warm in this cold weather 👖

Thanks to the generosity of Lakehead Beer Company for 2 years in a row, you can drop off your items at 206 Park Ave during their operating hours! 📍

Their holiday hours of operations are:
📅 Dec 23, 24, 25 - CLOSED
🕕 Dec 26 - 12PM to 6PM
🕐 Dec 27, 28 - 3PM to 1AM
🕙 Dec 29 - 3PM to 10PM

Thank you to The Prince Arthur Waterfront Hotel for your 2nd year of supporting the drive by donating clothes and blankets! 🙌

If you’d like to request a pick-up for a bulk donation or if your business/organization would like to join in on the drive, please email us at [email protected] 📲

*Sharing is Appreciated*

12/26/2024

✨ Join us in creating opportunities for the arts this Holiday Season! ✨

As The Sleepy Gee Events prepare to continue the momentum of events and workshops that we organize into the new year, we're reaching out to ensure that our local community continues to grow and thrive!

Contributions from the community are vital for supporting our events and workshops, and we need your help!

You can join our Community of Opportunity Makers by donating today! 🙌

Learn more details on how you can make on impact in the arts community in Thunder Bay by checking out the photos below 👈

You can donate by going to www.linktr.ee/thesleepygee or by scanning the QR Code 📲

12/24/2024

Got stuff in your closet that you don’t need anymore? Considering donating them to our clothing drive in support of Elevate NWO! 👚

Elevate is a community-based clinic that provides healthcare services to those who are living with or are at-risk for HIV, AIDS, and Hep C. They also provide harm reduction services and social assistance to vulnerable folx in Thunder Bay.

We’re asking for your support in the drive so we can all help the people that Elevate supports, especially those who are experiencing housing insecurities and living in encampments ❤️

Whether it’s just one piece of clothing or a bag full of items, your donation will go a long way into making people warm in this cold weather 👖

Thanks to the generosity of Lakehead Beer Company for 2 years in a row, you can drop off your items at 206 Park Ave during their operating hours! 📍

Their holiday hours of operations are:
📅 Dec 23, 24, 25 - CLOSED
🕕 Dec 26 - 12PM to 6PM
🕐 Dec 27, 28 - 3PM to 1AM
🕙 Dec 29 - 3PM to 10PM

Thank you to The Prince Arthur Waterfront Hotel for your 2nd year of supporting the drive by donating clothes and blankets! 🙌

If you’d like to request a pick-up for a bulk donation or if your business/organization would like to join in on the drive, please email us at [email protected] 📲

*Sharing is Appreciated*