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, The Longhorn Saloon, Black’s Pub, GLC, Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub
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 Little Athens and Crankworx special. See Arts Section for plot rundown.
Where: Lost Lake Park
Who: Cameron Chu Laid back jazz
and classic sets from Whistler’s most talented piano man.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro
Who: Sweatshop Union Watch the premier of Freeride Entertainment’s NWD 8 trailer at 9:30 p.m. followed by the legendary easy grooving west coast hip of Sweatshop Union.
Where: Longhorn Saloon
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: The Glitch Mob Join Ooah & Kitty-D for hip hop, hyphy and breaks with opening beats from Mat the Alien. Fire show from MayaLani Movement Arts. Doors 10 p.m. Tickets $15.
Where: Garibaldi Lift Company (GLC)
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, July27
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Monster Mainstage - Crankworx DNA6 and Quest Poetics jazz up the fest with positive hip hop vibes and conscious lyrics at 3 p.m. Moka Only and Animal Nation take over at 4:15 p.m. Free event.
Where: Skier’s Plaza - Crankworx
What: Crankworx Slide Show Mountain Biking in Mongolia is presented by Richard Juryn. Explore the little-known kingdom of Mongolia at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for kids. Proceeds benefit MY Place.
Where: MY Millennium Place
What: Crankworx Aftershok Series Rotation of local turntable talent from 1-3 p.m. and 5-7 p.m.
Where: Garibaldi Lift Company (GLC)
Who: Redeye Groove into the best of Jack Johnson and Sublime combined with Redeye hot off tour with with G Love. Show 7 p.m.
Where: Longhorn Saloon
Who: Murphy's Lágh High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites 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: Doc Fingers Trio Jazz, soul, cajun, blues and boogie woogie tunes with the doc and friends from 5-7 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight for Fairmont Friday.
Where: Mallard Lounge at Fairmont
Who: Monky Business 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
What: Jam Night Ken is back. Come listen to the longtime local with Braydon and the gang playing your favourite tunes and originals.
Where: Locals Livingroom Emporium, Pemberton
Saturday, July28
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Monster Mainstage - Crankworx Whistler Zeppelin tribute band rocks out the Slopestyle finals with the live concert kicking up at 4 p.m. Free event.
Where: Skier’s Plaza - Crankworx
What: Crankworx Aftershok Series Rotation of local turntable talent from 3-7 p.m.
Where: Citta’s
Who: Murphy's Lágh High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites 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
What: The Chambo Graham Show Original set and covers spanning more than 40 artists. Show 1-4 p.m.
Where: Behind the Grind
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
Who: Redfish Live sound likened to Red ot Chili Peppers and U2. Tickets $7.
Where: Howe Sound Inn in Squamish
Who: Papa Josh Nothing acoustic about this one-man show of high-energy dance music performed live and looped into a groove by the magic disco machine. Lots of soulful vocals and blistering guitar licks to go around.
Where: The Pony in Pemberton
Who: Monky Business 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: Red Bull Wrap Up Vinyl Ritchie runs through massive breaks, funk and island vinyl for Red Bull wind-up party.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
Who: DJ Mikas Local turntable talent on deck for Hype Bomb Voyage Party to bid Crankworx farewell. Starts at 6 p.m.
Where: Cinnamon Bear Bar & Grille at the Hilton
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, July29
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Monster Mainstage - Crankworx Redeye combines the best of Jack Johnson, 311 and Sublime at noon. Boys hot off tour with G Love and Special Sauce. Free event.
Where: Skier’s Plaza - Crankworx
What: Crankworx Aftershok Series Rotation of local turntable talent from 3-7 p.m.
Where: Garibaldi Lift Company (GLC)
What: Punk Night Whistler's ultimate anti-club night. This week’s lineup includes Only Crime staring members of Gwar, Black Flag, Good Riddance, Descendants, Bane and Converge. Also Bionic Hostage Life. Advance $12 tickets at Electric Daisy or $15 at the door.
Where: Garfinkel’s
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
What: The Chambo Graham Show Original set and covers spanning more than 40 artists. Show 2-5 p.m.
Where: Behind the Grind
Who: Murphy's Lágh High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites from 7-11 p.m.
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. This week video premier from Bullet Proof called Vicious Circle. Riders showcased include Brandon Semenuk, Ben Boyko, Mathieu Laurin and Claire Buchar. Show 9 p.m.
Where: Longhorn Saloon & Grill
What: Soul Kitchen Rotation of international and local turntable talent every week. This week Ali B, Fabric London resident and international touring talent dishes out best breaks and beat samples. Doors 9:30 p.m. Tickets $5 before 11 p.m. and $7 afterwards.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
Monday, July30
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTs
What: Karaoke I Will Survive won’t sing itself, so come out to sing all your favourites with new karaoke host Darcy.
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: 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: ‘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: Midsummer Night’s Dream The exclusive magical party is back with the 5th annual Midsummer NIght’s Dream transforming the local watering hole into an enchanted forest for all the senses. Strict semi-formal dress code enforced. Tickets available at Electric Daisy.
Where: Garfinkel’s
Tuesday, July31
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Cameron Chu Laid back jazz and classic sets from Whistler’s most talented piano man.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro
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
Who: Rob Thompson Toe tapping Celtic and folk tunes from local favourite with vocals as rich as Guinness.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub
CLUBS AND DJs
What: DJ ? Ollie Maxwell Spinning for Club Shred night.
Where: Moe Joe’s
Wednesday, August1
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
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
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.
Where: Moe Joe’s
Thursday, August2
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
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.
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
What: Live Music Rotation of world class live talent 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