Local Arts

Friday, July 13 What : Live Wire Friday Who : Slow Nerve Action Where : Garfinkel’s These sexed up Whistler musicians are irresistible, turning out porn funk and groovy vibes.

By Shari Burnett WHO : The Mighty Popo WHERE : The Boot WHEN : Monday, July 16 It seems somehow fitting that Jacques Murigande’s stage name has a different meaning in just about every country he travels to.

Comedian from Down Under carries a reputation WHO: Kevin "Bloody" Wilson WHAT: Comedy Night WHERE: Buffalo Bill’s WHEN: Wednesday, July 18 He’s not for sensitive ears or the faint of heart.

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

WHAT: Alexis Victor exhibition WHERE: BBK’s Pub WHEN: July 14-15 It’s the little pub with big ideas. BBK’s was ahead of the pack when it declared itself Whistler’s first smoke-free pub.

Friday, July 6 ON STAGE Who: Whole Damn County Where: Moe Joe’s This local band is turning out your favourite rock hits as well as originals destined to become hits.

WHO: Jo Collins WHAT: Art on the Lake WHERE: Edgewater Outdoor Centre WHEN: July 8 Walking through the forest or on the beach, most of us never take the time to examine the fallen trees beneath our feet.

WHAT: Artrageous WHERE: Whistler Conference Centre Underground WHEN: Friday, July 6, 7-11 p.m. Whistler’s week-long arts celebration wraps up this weekend with its signature event, Artrageous.

Pemberton gears up for cowboy festival WHAT: Pemberton Cowboy Festival WHERE: Pemberton Stables WHEN: July 27-29 Saddle up the horses and mosey up the trail to Pemberton.

Brandon Foreman’s sound has heated up into something uniquely his own WHO: Yellowbelly WHERE: The Boot WHEN: Monday, July 9 "A musical landscape.