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August 2-8 Whistler Street Entertainment August 2-8, 2002 Free entertainment happens all weekend throughout the village at Village Square, Village Common, Town Plaza Gazebo, and Mountain Square, with the emphasis on family fun.

August 2-8

Whistler Street Entertainment August 2-8, 2002

Free entertainment happens all weekend throughout the village at Village Square, Village Common, Town Plaza Gazebo, and Mountain Square, with the emphasis on family fun. This week’s performers include:

• Tickles and Dots-A-Lot, a the mother-daughter team of clowns who present comedy sketches;

• Max-i-mime studied at Moscow’s Mirror Mime Company, won the National Mime Competition, the only deaf student in his class;

• Richard entertains with his jazzy, smoky-smooth clarinet accompanied by his father Phil Beynon on keyboards;

• Cousin Harley, a music trio, perform good old-fashioned rock-a-billy tunes with style.

• Reid Belstock uses his training as a circus clown with juggling to create a loveable, wacky persona that has been called the Jerry Lewis of juggling.

This week, the Wednesday night cabaret features Tickles and Dots-A-Lot, Richard and Phil Beynon, Max-i-mime and Reid Belstock. at the Town Plaza Gazebo from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 2

IN THE EVENING, WHEN THE DAY IS DONE

Who: Fruit

Where: GLC

Oz band band Fruit performs their "melodic pop-acoustic folk-electric rock" tonight at GLC. "Emotive, instinctive, that’s where all of our songwriting springs from," says singer/guitarist Susie Keynes. They perform songs from their most recent album, Live at the Basement , which was released in the US in June, and songs from previous albums Here for Days (2001), a "limited US release" and the live album, Shift (1998). "We want to connect with the audience, playing songs where we get them to sing back to us. We’re colour, vibrancy, and selection," says Keynes.

Who: Moritz, Cam, and guests

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Extra lively covers from the trio at Dubh Linn Gate, an old Irish pub where you can feel the merriment over a pint of Guinness.

Who: Steve Colbourne

Where: Crystal Lounge

Songs on guitar from Colbourne, who performed at the first Whistler Talent Search earlier this year.

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: Bearfoot Bistro

Jazz music on piano from contemporary artist Chu, who plays nightly. Always a favourite place for casual diners and audiences enjoying a Friday evening cocktail.

What: Das Boot Ballet

Where: Boot Pub

Strippers take it all off, for your eyes only, at Das Boot Ballet. A post-work gathering for some.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Fresh Fridays featuring resident DJ R3

Where: Garfinkel’s

Local spinster DJ R3 plays a mix of mainly hip hop (Eminem to Swollen Members), with a touch of R&B, every Friday night. Live mixing some nights. Turntabling delights, all the time, every week.

What: Superfunk with DJ Keph

Where: Maxx Fish

Whistler’s rising star, DJ Keph is back scratching with the power of Thor’s hammer during Ninja Tune Friday.

What: Passion Fridays

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Who brings out the passion in you? DJ Erin will titillate your senses with grinding house beats that will shake your booty and bring out the animal in you at Tommy Africa’s. Get the dancing shoes handy for 10 p.m.

Who: DJ Derek

Where: Savage Beagle

A mix of Top 40 tonight and Saturday.

Who: DJ Peacefrog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Friday summer hours, 7 p.m.-2 a.m., featuring Peacefrog with familiar tunes from the latest Top 40 charts.

Where: Merlin’s

Open Fridays through Mondays from noon. Catch local musicians Jay Brown and the White Guy Aug. 16 and every second Friday following.

PUBS & PATIOS

Where: Citta’

Looking for someone? Citta’s central attracts locals and visitors as traditionally the best people watching spot in Village Square. Enjoy a variety of pints on tap and chat about the ball game. Open for lunch; low key candlelight dining upstairs into the summer evening.

Where: The Brew House

Brewhouse tunes are always hopping, from morning to night. Outdoor patios make for great people watching in the village. Near all the bars, clubs and shops in between Marketplace and central Village Square.

Where: Hoz’s Pub

Hoz’s is still open during the Lake Placid Road construction extravaganza. Easily accessible by mountain bike, ATV or canoe. Cut through the Creekside dust and sit down for a cool one at Hoz’s.

Where: Amsterdam Pub & Café

A funky place for a pint, a martini, or a meal, overlooking the Village Square. Live music some nights. For an international, younger crowd visit the ’Dam.

Where: Black’s Pub

The warming floor for locals apres-ski. Located at the foot of both village gondolas. With snow-capped peaks and the mountain bike park in the background, enjoy their telescope to bear watch or star gaze. Tasty food, 99 brands of beer in a gilded silver menu, and 40 scotches to keep you reminiscing.

Where: Tapley’s Neighbourhood Pub

Casual atmosphere for warm conversation and cold beer. Bar staff operate a not-too-loud sound system of rock and roll numbers and the outdoor patio gives patrons the best air in the world.

Saturday, Aug. 3

LIVING LIVELY TUNES

Who: Fargo

Where: Dusty’s Patio, 3-6 p.m.

Lively blues and southern rock from band Fargo, who provide the music backdrop to the Canadian National Barbeque Championships at Dusty’s all weekend long. Bongo Rich is on drums, Dominic Ziau handles vocals and acoustic guitar, and John Sarkis is on guitar back up.

Who: Steve Colbourne

Where: Crystal Lounge

See Friday’s listings.

Who: Moritz, Cam, and guests

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

See Friday’s listings.

Who: Rob Funk

Where: Second Cup Café

Every Saturday and Sunday afternoon through July, the guitar and piano stylings of Rob Funk.

What: Pool night

Where: Boot Pub

Pool tonight and every afternoon to beat the heat. Air conditioning is working.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: Milton Currie

What: Off the Hook

Where: Tommy Africa’s

DJ Milton brings scintillating house music every Saturday.

Who: Superfunk with DJ Keph

Where: Maxx Fish

DJ Keph keeps the ladies dancing all night long with uber-sexy funk.

Who: DJ Stoli & Miguel Sanchez

Where: Garfinkel’s

Stoli mixes up your favourites for a Saturday night boogie, while Sanchez enhances sound bytes for your music-loving ears.

Who: DJ Peacefrog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

A busy dance floor with great music – arrive early.

Who: DJ Derek

Where: Savage Beagle

See Friday’s listings.

Who: DJ Tone Ballone

Where: Moe Joe’s

Tunes from Ballone tonight.

Sunday, Aug. 4

MERRIMENT AT THE MIC

What: Open Mic

Where: Crystal Lounge

New weekly night offers you another chance to get up and get vox pop with fellow musicians around town. Hosted by Randy Phelan, all musicians welcome. Guitar and amp available for starters.

Who: Fargo

Where: Dusty’s Patio, noon-3 p.m.

Music to accompany the Canadian National Barbeque Championships. See Saturday afternoon listings.

Who: Moritz, Cam, and Andrea

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

See Friday’s listings.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJ Little T

What: Soul Kitchen

Where: Tommy Africa’s

DJ Little T of Leaf Recordings Vancouver plays a nice mix of deep and tech house.

Who: DJ Peacefrog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

With a busy dance floor and great music, staffers say get here early. Summer hours, 8 p.m.-1 a.m. on Sundays.

Monday, Aug. 5

GO HARD, GO METAL

Who: Dave Crowley Band

Where: Garfinkel’s

Heavy metal covers and harder sound from local rockers the Dave Crowley Band. Some originals too.

Who: Flightcase

Were: Boot Pub

Something different, from members of the groove band Green Room, check out the funky groovin’ sounds. Ladies night too, part of Monday madness.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJ Peacefrog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Pool tables and virtual racing available, with the Top 40 sounds of DJ Peacefrog.

What: Magnum Opus

Where: Tommy Africa’s

The place to be Monday for Retro Boogie Night, billed as "a night of awesome top 40 dance music from the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s. The most fun you can have on a Monday."

Who: DJ Def Dubs

Where: Savage Beagle

Downtempo and hip hop.

Tuesday, Aug. 6

TUNES ‘TIL DAWN

What: Open Mic

Where: Amsterdam Pub

Live music every Tuesday night, with host Randy Phelan of Whistler Music. Play live in the pub with some of the best musicians in the valley. You never know who you might accompany, onstage or at the booth.

What: Das Boot Ballet

Where: Boot Pub

See Friday’s listings.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJ Tiny Elvis

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

From the "king of great tunes," Bill’s presents DJ Tiny Elvis throughout the night.

Who: DJ MP3

Where: Maxx Fish

And now for something completely different… with DJ MP3 it’s retro-action, dance, and a little bit of everything blasting from the Maxx Fish sound system. The best sound around.

Who: DJ Seanski

Where: Savage Beagle

Hip hop with Seanski.

What: Jungle ’n’ Breaks night

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Resident DJ Jungle Soldier headlines this themed evening featuring six DJs, four turntables. Jungle ’n break beats all night long.

Wednesday, Aug. 7

CALIFORNIA DREAMING

Who: Doug Craig

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Doug Craig, also known as Guitar Doug, jams with favourites tonight at the Gate.

What: Open Mic Night

Where: Pemberton Hotel

All musicians welcome at the new open mic night, with host Randy Phalen.

What: Das Boot Ballet

Where: Boot Pub

See Friday’s listings.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Boogie Café with DJ Czech

Where: Garfinkel’s

First half of the evening, experience downtempo play with a touch of rare groove at this weekly Whistler event. The second half of the evening at Garf’s features uptempo beats and a "nice blend of house."

What: Spare Grooves

Where: Maxx Fish

Mat the Alien and Kilo Cee bring you Whistler’s hip hop every Wednesday. Two DJs, four turntables, incredible ease.

Who: Guest DJs

Where: The Shack

Acid jazz, disco and retro on tap.

Who: Mr. Wilson and Def Dubs

Where: Savage Beagle

Old school hip hop and breaks.

Thursday, Aug. 8

THE ENTERTAINMENT BUFFET

Who: Suzanne Wilson

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Folk and pop songs, covers and indie originals, from Wilson. She goes solo tonight, a little change from gigs with Vancouver outfit Cherrybomb. Wilson, who has been pursuing music since 1997, made her first appearance at The Gate in Vancouver in 1998, where she released her debut full length CD, Underwater .

CLUBS AND DJs

Who: DJ Pro

Where: Savage Beagle

Dub roots and dancehall reggae.

Who: VIP with Vinyl Ritchie

What: Beats and Breaks

Where: Maxx Fish

DJ Vinyl Ritchie sets the record straight playing his beats, breaks, and big, sexy funk. Readers of the Georgia Straight voted Scott Arkwell (Vinyl Ritchie) best DJ in B.C. two years in a row. The best music, on the best sound system.

What: Locals’ Night

Where: Garfinkel’s

Still the best locals’ night 10 years running. DJ Erin and DJ Stoli shake things up down below.

Who: DJ Peacefrog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

It’s thirst-day at Bill’s; music by Peacefrog.

Who: DJ Dancehall

Where: Savage Beagle

DJ Phroh with dub roots and dancehall reggae.

What: Ladies Night-Tabu

Where: Moe Joe’s

Introducing Tabu, the new bevvie for ladies’ night, for all the ladies out there.