Were you sad that all the other open mic comedy nights in town were only on Mondays, Fridays, or Saturdays, but you only had Thursday nights off and could never attend them? Well guess what? You guessed it (and if you didn't guess it by this point, I'm greatly disappointed in you because it's honestly quite obvious what I'm about to say), open mic comedy is coming to The Itai EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT!As of February 6th, Laughton & Cunningham along with City Wide Sound will be doing an open mic comedy and karaoke night every Thursday and ANYONE can sign up! Yes, even you, Greg. YES, I CAN SEE YOU, GREG!...anyway.Need a couple drinks in you to build some courage first? Well that's why the open mic and karaoke are in a bar, you little silly billy. If you thought drinking to build courage was depressing, just wait until you meet the comedians because yeeeeesh, it can get sad sometimes. My GOD are they ever lonely little creatures.Sign up for the open mic will start at 8:30pm and the show will start at 9:00pm, just look for the sad guy in a toque who looks like he never had a dad. Karaoke will start as soon as the open mic is through and the host is done crying into the microphone. SEE YOU THERE!

Were you sad that all the other open mic comedy nights in town were only on Mondays, Fridays, or Saturdays, but you only had Thursday nights off and could never attend them? Well guess what? You guessed it (and if you didn't guess it by this point, I'm greatly disappointed in you because it's honestly quite obvious what I'm about to say), open mic comedy is coming to The Itai EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT!As of February 6th, Laughton & Cunningham along with City Wide Sound will be doing an open mic comedy and karaoke night every Thursday and ANYONE can sign up! Yes, even you, Greg. YES, I CAN SEE YOU, GREG!...anyway.Need a couple drinks in you to build some courage first? Well that's why the open mic and karaoke are in a bar, you little silly billy. If you thought drinking to build courage was depressing, just wait until you meet the comedians because yeeeeesh, it can get sad sometimes. My GOD are they ever lonely little creatures.Sign up for the open mic will start at 8:30pm and the show will start at 9:00pm, just look for the sad guy in a toque who looks like he never had a dad. Karaoke will start as soon as the open mic is through and the host is done crying into the microphone. SEE YOU THERE!

Were you sad that all the other open mic comedy nights in town were only on Mondays, Fridays, or Saturdays, but you only had Thursday nights off and could never attend them? Well guess what? You guessed it (and if you didn't guess it by this point, I'm greatly disappointed in you because it's honestly quite obvious what I'm about to say), open mic comedy is coming to The Itai EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT!As of February 6th, Laughton & Cunningham along with City Wide Sound will be doing an open mic comedy and karaoke night every Thursday and ANYONE can sign up! Yes, even you, Greg. YES, I CAN SEE YOU, GREG!...anyway.Need a couple drinks in you to build some courage first? Well that's why the open mic and karaoke are in a bar, you little silly billy. If you thought drinking to build courage was depressing, just wait until you meet the comedians because yeeeeesh, it can get sad sometimes. My GOD are they ever lonely little creatures.Sign up for the open mic will start at 8:30pm and the show will start at 9:00pm, just look for the sad guy in a toque who looks like he never had a dad. Karaoke will start as soon as the open mic is through and the host is done crying into the microphone. SEE YOU THERE!

Were you sad that all the other open mic comedy nights in town were only on Mondays, Fridays, or Saturdays, but you only had Thursday nights off and could never attend them? Well guess what? You guessed it (and if you didn't guess it by this point, I'm greatly disappointed in you because it's honestly quite obvious what I'm about to say), open mic comedy is coming to The Itai EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT!As of February 6th, Laughton & Cunningham along with City Wide Sound will be doing an open mic comedy and karaoke night every Thursday and ANYONE can sign up! Yes, even you, Greg. YES, I CAN SEE YOU, GREG!...anyway.Need a couple drinks in you to build some courage first? Well that's why the open mic and karaoke are in a bar, you little silly billy. If you thought drinking to build courage was depressing, just wait until you meet the comedians because yeeeeesh, it can get sad sometimes. My GOD are they ever lonely little creatures.Sign up for the open mic will start at 8:30pm and the show will start at 9:00pm, just look for the sad guy in a toque who looks like he never had a dad. Karaoke will start as soon as the open mic is through and the host is done crying into the microphone. SEE YOU THERE!

Were you sad that all the other open mic comedy nights in town were only on Mondays, Fridays, or Saturdays, but you only had Thursday nights off and could never attend them? Well guess what? You guessed it (and if you didn't guess it by this point, I'm greatly disappointed in you because it's honestly quite obvious what I'm about to say), open mic comedy is coming to The Itai EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT!As of February 6th, Laughton & Cunningham along with City Wide Sound will be doing an open mic comedy and karaoke night every Thursday and ANYONE can sign up! Yes, even you, Greg. YES, I CAN SEE YOU, GREG!...anyway.Need a couple drinks in you to build some courage first? Well that's why the open mic and karaoke are in a bar, you little silly billy. If you thought drinking to build courage was depressing, just wait until you meet the comedians because yeeeeesh, it can get sad sometimes. My GOD are they ever lonely little creatures.Sign up for the open mic will start at 8:30pm and the show will start at 9:00pm, just look for the sad guy in a toque who looks like he never had a dad. Karaoke will start as soon as the open mic is through and the host is done crying into the microphone. SEE YOU THERE!

Were you sad that all the other open mic comedy nights in town were only on Mondays, Fridays, or Saturdays, but you only had Thursday nights off and could never attend them? Well guess what? You guessed it (and if you didn't guess it by this point, I'm greatly disappointed in you because it's honestly quite obvious what I'm about to say), open mic comedy is coming to The Itai EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT!
As of February 6th, Laughton & Cunningham along with City Wide Sound will be doing an open mic comedy and karaoke night every Thursday and ANYONE can sign up! Yes, even you, Greg. YES, I CAN SEE YOU, GREG!...anyway.
Need a couple drinks in you to build some courage first? Well that's why the open mic and karaoke are in a bar, you little silly billy. If you thought drinking to build courage was depressing, just wait until you meet the comedians because yeeeeesh, it can get sad sometimes. My GOD are they ever lonely little creatures.
Sign up for the open mic will start at 8:30pm and the show will start at 9:00pm, just look for the sad guy in a toque who looks like he never had a dad. Karaoke will start as soon as the open mic is through and the host is done crying into the microphone. SEE YOU THERE!

10pm - 1am

10pm - 1am

Another session of "Rock, Blues & Other Grooves" comes to a very successful close - special thanks to PLAN B The Band for a great show; thanks to the staff at the Italian Cultural Centre & the Itai Bar; and thanks to everyone who came out to support the night!!
Coming up next is Rebel Spirit with my good friend Trevor Hurtig on Friday May 12th - hope you'll join us for some Retro Rock, Rockabilly, Country & Blues!!

Hey Folks... Some of you have been asking "Hey James, when's the next Rock, Blues & Other Grooves show?" Well, ask and you shall receive!!

I'm pleased to let you know that the Italian Cultural Centre and I are most happy to present PLAN B The Band on Friday April 7th in the Itai Bar. Get set for some Classics, Country & Rock - a little something for everyone!!

Doors, food & drinks open at 6:30 pm, and music & dancing runs from 7:30 to 11:00 pm. $5.00 Cover / 19+ Event.

Hey Folks... The beginning of the Mardi Gras celebrations kicked-off this weekend in New Orleans, Louisiana... and they will continue through to the end of the month (February).
Here at home in Thunder Bay, you can experience the "Bourbon Street Vibe" next Saturday night as The Italian Cultural Centre on Algoma hosts a 2017 Mardi Gras Party in the Itai Bar!!
James Boraski & MomentaryEvolution are honoured to have been selected as your entertainment for the evening, and we'll surprise you with some great, new New Orleans jump blues along with all your other favorites.
So get ready to shake off your cabin fever and winter blues; don your masks, beads & purple, green & gold colours (the traditional colours of Mardi Gras) and join us for a celebration often characterized as "The Biggest Party on Earth".
We hope to see you at The Itai Bar on Saturday February 25th... the music & fun begins at 8:30 pm... No Cover Charge!!