Local Arts

In Whistler What: Art Walk When : Tuesdays, 11 a.m. Where : Meet in the lobby of the Delta Whistler Resort for this free tour. A knowledgeable guide will introduce you to the many galleries in Whistler Village.

A story in the Aug. 3 issue of Pique Newsmagazine incorrectly stated that the Bliss evening of music, art and dance on Aug. 3 was at the Savage Beagle, when in fact it was at AlpenRock. Pique Newsmagazine apologizes for the error.

WHAT: Weetama First Nations Festival WHERE: Whistler WHEN: Aug. 30-Sept. 2 Welcome to Weetama! A celebration of our region’s Aboriginal traditions and culture.

WHO: Recipe From A Small Planet WHERE : Garfinkel’s WHEN : Friday, Aug. 10 Take one part funk, two parts soul, a dash of reggae and some Latino to taste. Shake your booty vigorously and serve with a generous heap of rock and roll.

Whistler youth have the opportunity to get behind the scenes or in front of the camera with Kid’s TV World. Organized by Whistler-based musician, Kibwe, KTV-Communications is a 30-minute production by kids, for kids and about kids.

Aboriginal Youth Guatemalan Project beneficiary WHAT : First People’s Music Outdoor Benefit WHERE : Mount Currie Stomping Grounds WHEN : Saturday, Aug.

In Whistler What: Art Walk When : Tuesdays, 11 a.m. Where : Meet in the lobby of the Delta Whistler Resort for this free tour. A knowledgeable guide will introduce you to the many galleries in Whistler Village.

Vision and pathway strategies to be explored Under its new definition as an umbrella organization for the arts in Whistler, The Community Arts Council is about to begin strategic planning.

Band will tone it down for SkateSpace performance WHO: ShoCore WHERE: SkateSpace Stage WHEN: Friday, Aug. 3, 6 p.m. The name ShoCore has been all the buzz this year on the Vancouver music scene, but don’t call them a buzz band.

WHAT: Comedy Night WHO: Mike MacDonald WHERE: Buffalo Bill’s WHEN: Tuesday, Aug. 7 "My mantra is ‘don’t trust anyone who can’t take a shot to the ribs’," says Mike MacDonald, touted as Canada’s Comedy King.