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Thursday, July19 LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS Who: Cameron Chu Laid back jazz and classic sets from Whistler’s most talented piano man. Where: Bearfoot Bistro What: LUNAFliks Everything Thursday night LUNA hosts indie films under the stars at dusk.
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Block party in session The Sessions revive British rock and 1980s new wave pop for Crankworx's inaugural Block Party Thursdsay, July 26 on the Monster Mainstage in Skier's Plaza. The party showcases live music along with three movie premiers, including Crankworx Greatest Hits , the NWD 8 trailer and Has Anybody Seen this? on the big screen. Free event. Show starts at 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, July19

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Cameron Chu Laid back jazz

and classic sets from Whistler’s most talented piano man.

Where: Bearfoot Bistro

What: LUNAFliks Everything Thursday night LUNA hosts indie films under the stars at dusk. Grab a blanket, picnic and friends and head out to this favourite local pastime. DJ FSU tables ragga beats at 9 p.m. with the film following at dusk (10 p.m.ish). Tickets $5/$3. WAVE bus leaves starting at 9 p.m. at the bus loop up from ? Skier’s Plaza for $.50. This Week Slim Susie. See Arts Section for plot rundown.

Where: Lost Lake Park

Who: Kostaman Feel the reggae love with Kostaman and The Vibrations with DJ Proh on deck. Special show wishes the local troupe well on their Riding High Summer Tour 2007.

Where: Moe Joe’s

What: Open Mic The Boot Pub house band Gnar Boots returns with ever popular open mic night starting at 9 p.m.

Where: Merlin’s

Who: Guitar Doug The man, the hair, the legend. Doug strums tunes worth a toast of your pint from 7-11 p.m.

Where: Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub

Who: Jack Velker Humour and warmth accompany the chillin’ pianist virtuoso from 5-7 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight.

Where: Mallard Lounge at Fairmont

CLUBS AND DJs

What: Overflo DJ Rosco spins dance hall, hip hop and Top 40. Girls don’t pay cover.

Where: Savage Beagle

What: Party Beats Freshest house music every Thursday. This week DJs Mike Grefner and JT with funky house and electro. Doors 9:30 p.m.

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Friday, July20

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Guitar Doug The man, the hair, the legend. Doug strums tunes worth a toast of your pint from 7-11 p.m.

Where: Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub

Who: Cameron Chu Laid back jazz and classic sets from Whistler’s most talented piano man.

Where: Bearfoot Bistro

Who: Sean Rose The boy can sing R&B like none other. Check out this sexy-voiced bluesman on guitar.

Where: Black’s Pub

Who: Melanie Dekker Trio Jazzy pop tunes with the Vancouver-based singer/songwriter and friends from 5-7 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight for Fairmont Friday.

Where: Mallard Lounge at Fairmont

Who: Show of Hands Classic rock.

Where: Pemberton Hotel

CLUBS AND DJs

What: Heat Friday Snowboard.com hosts local DJs at the tables.

Where: Savage Beagle

What: Ladies’ Night Pro party rocker DJ Neoteric of Vancouver plays non-stop booty-shakin’ hits for the ladies.

Where: Moe Joe’s

Who: DJ Rosco Hip hop at its purest.

Where: Garfinkel’s

What: 4Play Fridays Puf the Majic DJ plays retro, Top 40 and rocker hits. Doors 9 p.m.

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Saturday, July21

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Monster Mainstage - Crankworx California’s Slackstring sets up laid back groovy set that travels gamut of acoustic rock to Latin and Country beats at 3:45 p.m. Wassabi Collective takes over with organic electronica at 5 p.m. Free event.

Where: Skier’s Plaza - Crankworx

Who: Guitar Doug The man, the hair, the legend. Doug strums tunes worth a toast of your pint from 7-11 p.m.

Where: Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub

Who: Melanie Dekker Jazzy pop tunes with the Vancouver-based singer/songwriter from 5-7 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight.

Where: Mallard Lounge at Fairmont

What: The Chambo Graham Show Original set and covers spanning more than 40 artists. Show 2 p.m.

Where: Behind the Grind

What: Music Bingo Test your music trivia with Zoo Keeny and Big Rich at 7:30 p.m. Free to play with lots of prizes.

Where: Hoz’s Pub

Who: G Willy This local favourite always knows how to throw a great party with covers and originals that will get your toe’s tapping and beer flowing.

Where: Crystal Lounge

Who: Cameron Chu Laid back jazz and classic sets from Whistler’s most talented piano man.

Where: Bearfoot Bistro

Who: Dave Morris Known more famously as Dr. Dave, this local guitarman strums out covers for his two cup weekly from noon until 4 p.m.

Where: Second Cup

What: Jam Night Bring your guitar, banjo, fiddle or drum and jam til the cows come home. Show 8 p.m.

Where: Locals Livingroom Emporium, Pemberton

Who: Show of Hands Classic rock.

Where: Pemberton Hotel

CLUBS AND DJs

Who: DJ ? Peacefrog A mainstream mix of tunes that gets the dance floor going.

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

What: Bang On JT throws down hottest Top 40, R&B grinders and house. Doors 9 p.m.

Where: Tommy Africa’s

What: The Big Party DJ Rob Baanks spins the place to be seen. Reservations limited.

Where: Garfinkel’s

Who: DJ Rosco Playing all the world’s favourites.

Where: Moe Joe’s

Sunday, July22

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Crankworx Slide Show The Road Less Traveled showcases the collective mountain bike photography of Derek Frankowski, Sterling Lorence, Christopher Magot, Stephen Wilde and Chris Winter. Admission by donation to Zero Ceiling. Shows 7:30 and 9:30 p.m.

Where: MY Millennium Place

What: Punk Night Whistler's ultimate anti-club night. This week’s lineup includes Spread Eagle, Red Hot Lovers and Whyte Hott. Look out for next week’s show with Only Crime staring members of Gwar, Black Flag, Good Riddance, Descendants, Bane and Converge.

Where: Garfinkel’s

Who: Melanie Dekker Jazzy pop tunes with the Vancouver-based singer/songwriter from 5-7 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight.

Where: Mallard Lounge at Fairmont

What: The Chambo Graham Show Original set and covers spanning more than 40 artists. Show 2 p.m.

Where: Behind the Grind

Who: Rob Thompson Toe tapping Celtic and folk tunes from local favourite with vocals as rich as Guinness.

Where: Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub

What: Mixalicious Sundays JT dishes chilled, sexy and funky house until 1 a.m.

Where: The Mix Lounge at Ric’s

Who: Dave Morris Known more famously as Dr. Dave, this local guitarman strums out covers for his two cup weekly from noon until 4 p.m.

Where: Second Cup

Who: Cameron Chu Laid back jazz and classic sets from Whistler’s most talented piano man.

Where: Bearfoot Bistro

What: Jam Session Play along side the best for Whistler’s longest running jam night hosted by Kostaman. Mics, guitars, bass and percussion available. Sometimes a drum kit. Show 9 p.m.

Where: Crystal Lounge

CLUBS AND DJs

What: Locals’ Night Get your groove on with DJ Phd and Push n’ Play. Norco bike giveaway every week.

Where: Longhorn Saloon & Grill

What: Soul Kitchen Rotation of international and local turntable talent every week. This week Mat the ? Alien and Mr. Fister (a.k.a. Chili Thom) with grooving funk. Doors 9:30 p.m.

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Monday, July23

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTs

What: Karaoke I Will Survive won’t sing itself, so come out to sing all your favourites with the sensational Steve Jiu.

Where: Crystal Lounge

Who: Rob Thompson Toe tapping Celtic and folk tunes from local favourite with vocals as rich as Guinness.

Where: Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub

Who: Cameron Chu Laid back jazz and classic sets from Whistler’s most talented piano man.

Where: Bearfoot Bistro

Who: Auto Switch Fronted by Scott Rocker who started career with the first incarnation of Nickelback. Show 11 p.m.

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

CLUBS AND DJs

What: ‘80s Night DJ Ryder spins hip hop classics, dance floor anthems and hair rock that takes you way back. Free cover for ‘80s outfits. Doors 9 p.m.

Where: Tommy Africa’s

What: Beach House Party DJ Andy Daniels hails from one of the world’s largest house music labels for another colossal Hed Kandi show. Advance tickets are available at Electric Daisy.

Where: Garfinkel’s

Tuesday, July24

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Monster Mainstage - Crankworx Hey Ocean! washes up folk, reggae, funk and jazz with tight vocal harmonies at 3 p.m. Los Rastrillos takes over with self-aware reggae rhythms at 4:15 p.m. Free event.

Where: Skier’s Plaza - Crankworx

What: The Dirty Girl Gala - Crankworx Dress to impress at the gala party for the Woman’s Freeride contest happening July 23 & 24. Competition will culminate with the social party with DJ Mat the Alien and tons of prizes and giveaways. Doors 9 p.m. Tickets $15.

Where: Merlin’s

Who: Cameron Chu Laid back jazz and classic sets from Whistler’s most talented piano man.

Where: Bearfoot Bistro

Who: Rob Thompson Toe tapping Celtic and folk tunes from local favourite with vocals as rich as Guinness.

Where: Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub

What: Dincus Apparel Party Celebrations showcases Zeppelin sounds of A Whole Lotta Led. The tribute band rocks out music Plant would be proud of with Grateful Greg at the mic and Creekside Phil at the guitar. Always a rocking time. Show 9 p.m.

Where: Longhorn Saloon

Who: Auto Switch Fronted by Scott Rocker who started career with the first incarnation of Nickelback. Show 11 p.m.

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

CLUBS AND DJs

What: DJ ? Ollie Maxwell Spinning for Club Shred night.

Where: Moe Joe’s

Wednesday, July25

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Monster Mainstage - Crankworx Cold Driven sextet gets heavy rock laden at 5:45 p.m. Auto Switch takes over at 7 p.m. Frontman Scott Rocker started his career with the first incarnation of Nickelback. Free event.

Where: Skier’s Plaza - Crankworx

What: Crankworx Slide Show Nepal: A Himalayan Mountain Bike Adventure is presented by award-winning photographer and Whistler favourite Blake Jorgenson. Photo journey follows adventures of riders Wade Simmons, Hans Rey and Richie Schley. Shows 7:30 and 9:30 p.m.

Where: MY Millennium Place

What: Whistler Jam Join Kostaman for a 9 p.m. jam session. Bring your own instruments or use his. Each week is a different creative mix that helps to cultivate upcoming talent.

Where: Black’s Pub

What: Music Bingo Test your music trivia with Zoo Keeny and Big Rich at 7:30 p.m. Free to play with lots of prizes.

Where: The Brewhouse Pub

Who: Ali Milner Local jazz chanteuse croons out originals and classics. The EMI recording artist is Whistler’s biggest up and coming star. She recently released her self-titled debut album, promoting it on a tour of the Toronto International Film Festival’s hottest parties. Show 6 to 9 p.m.

Where: Fifty-Two 80 Bistro & Bar in the Four Seasons

Who: Cameron Chu Laid back jazz and classic sets from Whistler’s most talented piano man.

Where: Bearfoot Bistro

CLUBS AND DJs

Who: Mat the Alien International scratch wizard on deck for legendary night with hip hop, funk and breaks. This week Alien joins the 7th annual Beach Bash. Invite only from 8 to 11 p.m. Free bikini giveaway to first 100 girls.

Where: Moe Joe’s

Thursday, July26

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: The Block Party - Crankworx Everything and everyone comes together for this festival highlight. The Sessions crank out the music of the 1980s British rock scene at 7:30 p.m. followed by the soulful groove of Kuba Oms and Velvet at 8:30 p.m. Films take over with the premier screenings of Crankworx Greatest Hits, the NWD 8 trailer and Have You Seen This? Free event.

Where: Skier’s Plaza - Crankworx

What: LUNAFliks - Crankworx Everything Thursday night LUNA hosts indie films under the stars at dusk. Grab a blanket, picnic and friends and head out to this favourite local pastime. DJ FSU tables ragga beats at 9 p.m. with the film following at dusk (10 p.m.ish). Tickets $5/$3. WAVE bus leaves starting at 9 p.m. at the bus loop up from ? Skier’s Plaza for $.50. This Week mountain bike films celebrate Crankworx festivities.

Where: Lost Lake Park

Who: Cameron Chu Laid back jazz and classic sets from Whistler’s most talented piano man.

Where: Bearfoot Bistro

Who: Kostaman Feel the reggae love with Kostaman and The Vibrations with DJ Proh on deck.

Where: Moe Joe’s

What: Open Mic The Boot Pub house band Gnar Boots returns with ever popular open mic night starting at 9 p.m.

Where: Merlin’s

Who: Guitar Doug The man, the hair, the legend. Doug strums tunes worth a toast of your pint from 7-11 p.m.

Where: Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub

Who: Doc Fingers Jazz, soul, cajun, blues and boogie woogie tunes from 5-7 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight.

Where: Mallard Lounge at Fairmont

CLUBS AND DJs

What: Overflo DJ Rosco spins dance hall, hip hop and Top 40. Girls don’t pay cover.

Where: Savage Beagle

What: Party Beats Freshest house music every Thursday. This week DJs Mike Grefner and JT with funky house and electro. Doors 9:30 p.m.

Where: Tommy Africa’s

What: Beach Bash II The 7th annual Beach Bash continues with bikini and wet t-shirt contest. Top prize $1,000 cash. Free bikinis to first 200 girls.

Where: Moe Joe’s