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Thursday,
August04
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Lunafliks
Outdoor screenings of mountain bike films The Collective and Red Bull Rampage 4 presented by LUNA (Late & Unique Nighttime Activities). Films start at dusk (10 p.m.) Tickets: $5/$3 Ph: 604-902-0769. www.lunawhistler.com.
Where: Lost Lake Park
Who: Soul Survivors
Crankworx party featuring the Caribbean reggae group at 5 p.m.
Where: Longhorn Saloon
What: Reggae Night
Live reggae grooves with locals Kostaman & The Mighty Backhoes and DJ Phroh. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Where: Moe Joe’s
Who: Gordo
Acoustic rock ’n’ roll singalongs on the patio. 11-4 p.m.
Where: Citta’s
Who: Club Shred
Weekly event for W-B staff and friends. Live music with Gary Yoshida & Mark Petri. 6-9 p.m.
Where: Merlin’s
Who: Cameron Chu
Live jazz, soul and R&B with the house piano man and guests.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Who: Rob Thompson
Celtic and rock faves with the boy from Bowen Island. 7-11 p.m.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who: The Struggle Brothers
Live acoustic tunes.
Where: Tapley’s Sports Bar

CLUBS AND DJS
What: Party Beats
House music night with resident DJ Little Al Churchill. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
Who: Rob Banks
Hip-hop, rock & electro starting at 7 p.m.
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
What: Locals Night
Popular party night around these parts with DJ Trix.
Where: Garfinkel’s

Friday,
August05

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Crankworx Outdoor Concert Series
Seattle indie electro-pop band Aqueduct takes the stage at 5:30 p.m. followed by Boy at 8:30 p.m. Free shows!
Where: Skiers Plaza
Who: John Gilliat
Acoustic rhumba-Flamenco guitar with a contemporary flair. 6-8 p.m. in the courtyard, 10 p.m.-midnight in the bar.
Where: Fifty-Two 80 Bistro and Bar
Who: Rob Funk
Easy-going rock ’n’ roll and eccentric cover tunes. Starting at 9 p.m.
Where: Black’s Pub
Who: Trish Jamieson
Acoustic rock, folk and country cool tunes with the Pemberton gal. 9 p.m.-midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge
Who: The Bowen Boys
Toe-tapping favorites and Celtic tradtional tunes with Bowen Island's Rob Thompson and guest Cam Salay on banjo. 8 p.m.-midnight.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who: Dr. Dave
Familiar songs and acoustic loops, from rockin’ to mellow, every Friday night.
Where: BBK’s Pub
Who: Cameron Chu
Live jazz, soul and R&B with the house piano man and guests.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Who: Josh Gontier
Eclectic acoustic covers and original tunes with Slow Nerve Action's guitar god.
Where: Crystal Lounge
Who: Dave Crowley
Local metalhead takes it down for an acoustic patio set. 6-10 p.m.
Where: Citta’s
Who: Last Call
Friday night house band plays all your rockin’ requests. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Where: Moe Joe’s
What: Das Boot Ballet
This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Naked babes shakin’ it three nights a week.
Where: Boot Pub
Wh0: Big Radio Static
Classic rock.
Where: Pemberton Hotel

CLUBS AND DJS
Who: Jump Off Fridays
Frontline Entertainment’s non-jiggy club night: hip-hop, funk, and dancehall with local and VanCity DJs.
where: Savage Beagle
What: Hip-Hop Fridays
Hip-hop and electro with DJ Rob Banks. New weekly pool tourney all summer. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
Who: DJ Peacefrog
A mainstream Canada Day mix that gets the dance floor going.
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
What: VIP Fridays
Hip-hop club bangers and dancehall grinders with DJ Rosco.
Where: Garfinkel’s
Who: DJ Ricochet
Booty magnet breaks.
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Who: DJ McKeeman
Hip-hop, funk, rock & RnB on Whistler’s biggest patio.
Where: Longhorn Saloon

Saturday,
August06

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Crankworx Outdoor Concert Series
Organic hip-hop/groove jazz band Threat FromOuter Space takes the stage at 4 p.m.Following the pro-invitational slopestyle awards at 7 p.m.: hip-hop/dancehall DJ show with Jah Orah, Bukue One and DJ Zak Hendrix.
Where: Skiers Plaza
Who: Downtown Jay Brown
Acoustic jams and eclectic covers on the patio. 11a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Citta’s
Who: Dr. Dave
Guitar tunes starting at noon for the coffee crowd.
Where: Second Cup
Who: Trish Jamieson
Acoustic rock, folk and country cool tunes with the Pemberton gal. 9 p.m.-midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge
Who: The Bowen Boys
Toe tapping favorites and Celtic tradtional tunes with Bowen Island's Rob Thompson and guest Cam Salay on banjo. 8 p.m.-midnight.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who: Rock & Gems
Rock ’n’ roll covers with Randy Phelan and Gemma Turner on the Upper Village patio (weather permitting) 1-5 p.m.
Where: Ciao Thyme Bistro
Who: Slow Nerve Action
Whistler’s notorious porno-funksters play for Saturday Night Live in the Creek.
Where: Dusty’s
Who: John Gilliat
Acoustic rhumba-Flamenco guitar with a contemporary flair. 6-8 p.m. in the courtyard, 10 p.m.-midnight in the bar.
Where: Fifty-Two 80 Bistro and Bar
Who: Josh Gontier
Eclectic acoustic covers and original tunes with Slow Nerve Action's guitar god.
Where: Crystal Lounge
Who: Cameron Chu
Live jazz, soul and R&B with the house piano man and guests.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Wh0: Big Radio Static
Classic rock.
Where: Pemberton Hotel

CLUBS AND DJS
What: Crankworx Wrap Party
Festival-ender bender featuring DJs Ali Baba and Jial-14 from Vancouver’s The Beat 94.5 FM and the Jim Beam party crew gals. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
What: Kokanee Freeride Party
Crankworx event.
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
What: Lounge Saturdays
Downtempo beats and a martini menu.
Where: Black’s Pub
Who: DJ Easy Leigh
Hip-hop, house, rock and dancehall. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Where: Moe Joe’s
What: The Big Party
Saturday night goes big with hip-hop hits from DJ Rob Banks.
Where: Garfinkel’s
Who: DJ Peacefrog
A mainstream mix of tunes that gets the dance floor going.
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
Who: DJ Switch
Funky beats on Whistler’s biggest patio.
Where: Longhorn Saloon
Who: DJ Derek
Hip-hop, Top-40 dance hits.
Where: Savage Beagle

Sunday,
August07

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: The Punk Night
Whistler’s ultimate anti-club night. This week: the return of hardcore rulers Savannah with Whitey and Farsighted. Ph: 604-932-3338.
Where: Boot Pub
Who: G-Willy
Acoustic pub tunes. 2-6 p.m.
Where: Brewhouse
Who: Johnny Besso
Classic guitar favourites. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Citta’s
Who: Dr. Dave
Guitar tunes starting at noon for the coffee crowd.
Where: Second Cup
Who: Guitar Doug
Legendary Daddy-O of the Patio plays all your favourite acoustic rockers from 4-7 p.m.
Where: Merlin’s
Who: Rob Thompson
Celtic and rock faves with the boy from Bowen Island. 7-11 p.m.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
What: Sunday Revival
Live rock covers with G2G. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Where: Moe Joe’s
What: The Crystal Collective Jam Session
Weekly open stage.
Where: Crystal Lounge
Who: Jay Greenway
Acoustic rock and punk tunes.
Where: Tapley’s Sports Bar

CLUBS AND DJS
What: Locals Night
End of the weekend madness with local DJs and Norco cruiser bike giveaways.
Where: Longhorn Saloon
What: Soul Kitchen
At the Kitchen tables this week: all the way from the U.K. DJ Ali B mixin’ up breakbeats all night. The granddaddy of Whistler club nights at 14 years and counting.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
What: Monkeyfunktional
House music with DJs Guggi & Figo. 6-10 p.m.
Where: Citta’s

Monday,
August08

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Dark Star
Longtime local Deadhead tribute band plays the 10th anniversary of Jerry Garcia’s moving on to that great electric Kool Aid acid test in the sky. Ph: 604-932-3338.
Where: Boot Pub
Who: Rob Thompson
Celtic and rock faves with the boy from Bowen Island. 7-11 p.m.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
What: Karaoke Night
Take the mic and let yourself go-‘I Will Survive’ won’t sing itself.
Where: Crystal Lounge

CLUBS AND DJS
Who: A.M.P.
VanCity hip-hop crew featuring MCs Flipout and Verbal Venom with DJ Zak Santiago in for the Bounce Mondays hip-hop night.
Where: Garfinkel’s
What: ’80s Night
Retro tracks with DJ Ryder. Free cover for ’80s outfits! Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s

Tuesday,
August09

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: The Hairfarmers
Patio set with legendary local acoustic duo Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg. 6-10 p.m.
Where: Citta’s
Who: Rob Thompson
Celtic and rock faves with the boy from Bowen Island. 7-11 p.m.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
What: Das Boot Ballet
This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Naked babes shakin’ it three nights a week.
Where: Boot Pub

CLUBS AND DJS
Who: Fort Knox Five
Breakbeat-master DJ John Howard from Washington D.C. returns for another truly funked up set. Special ‘breaks’ edition of the weekly Jungle Love club night.
Where: Garfinkel’s
What: The Bassment
Hip-hop night with longtime DJ Seanski. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Where: Moe Joe’s
What: Locals Night
Hip-hop club faves, cheap booze and a local crowd with nothin’ to lose.
Where: Savage Beagle
Who: DJ Cutlass
Hip-hop patio/lounge party. 8 p.m.-close.
Where: Earl’s

Wednesday,
August10

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Slow Nerve Action
Well-loved local porno-funk band puts out for another Whistler gig.
Where: Garfinkel’s
Who: Sal & Cam
Acoustic tunes on the patio. 6-10 p.m.
Where: Citta’s
Who: Guitar Doug
Local legend plays all your acoustic rock favourites. 7-11 p.m.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
What: Das Boot Ballet
This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Naked babes shakin’ it three nights a week.
Where: Boot Pub

CLUBS AND DJS
Who: Mat the Alien
Whistler’s favourite DJ mixes up hip-hop, funk, breaks, dancehall and drum ’n’ bass. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Where: Moe Joe’s
What: Industry Night
Rockin’ locals scene and giveaways galore.
Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Thursday,
August11

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Lunafliks
Outdoor screening of bizarro martial arts movie Kung-Fu Hustle presented by LUNA (Late & Unique Nighttime Activities). Film starts at dusk (10 p.m.) Tickets: $5/$3 Ph: 604-902-0769. www.lunawhistler.com.
Where: Lost Lake Park
Who: Rob Funk
Eclectic mix of cover tunes. 7-11 p.m.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
What: Reggae Night
Live reggae grooves with locals Kostaman & The Mighty Backhoes and DJ Phroh. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Where: Moe Joe’s
Who: Downtown Jay Brown
Acoustic jams and eclectic covers on the patio. 6-10 p.m.
Where: Citta’s
Who: Club Shred
Weekly event for W-B staff and friends. Live music performers. 6-9 p.m.
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Who: Cameron Chu
Live jazz, soul and R&B with the house piano man and guests.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Who: The Struggle Brothers
Live acoustic tunes.
Where: Tapley’s Sports Bar

CLUBS AND DJS
What: Party Beats
House music night with resident DJ Little Al Churchill. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
Who: Rob Banks
Hip-hop, rock & electro starting at 9 p.m.
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
What: Locals Night
Popular party night around these parts with DJ Trix.
Where: Garfinkel’s