Friday, Sept. 17
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Family Trees of Whistler Black Bears
Where: MY (Millennium) Place
Multi-media talk by Whistler black bear researcher Michael Allen. Presentations at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Tickets: $9 adults/$5 kids. Ph: 604-935-8410. www.whistlermillenniumpl.com.
What: Fun Festival Fridays
Where: Crab Shack
Bring your instruments for the live open mic jam or bring the house down with a karaoke tune. Hosted by local DJ Steve Jiu.
Who: Lyndon Davies
Where: Fifty-Two 80 Bistro & Bar
Jazzy vocals accompanied by piano and guitar. At the cocktail hour and again in the evening after 9:30 p.m.
What: Rob Funk Fridays
Where: Blacks Pub
Easy-going rock tunes with the versatile local musician and guests.
Who: Mike Weterings
Where: Crystal Lounge
Acoustic rock tunes inspired by African world beat music.
Who: Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Fiddle-driven Celtic pub favourites with locals Rob Thompson and Cam Salay.
Who: Cameron Chu with Bobby Taylor
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Motown recording artist joins the Bistros piano man for a night of old-time soul and R&B.
Who: Michael Sicoly
Where: Mallard Lounge
Singer/guitarist/piano man plays all the crowd pleasers at the cocktail hour (4-6 p.m.) and again in the evening after 9 p.m.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Babes get naked on stage and shake their booty for the boys (and girls) that like to watch.
Who: Chick n Pyjammas
Where: Pemberton Hotel
Classic rock.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Hip-hop Fridays
Where: Tommy Africas
Hip-hop and R&B hits with DJ Rob Banks. Doors at 10 p.m.
Who: DJ Peace Frog
Where: Buffalo Bills
Mainstream dance floor faves to kick off the weekend. Doors at 8 p.m.
Who: DJ Derek
Where: Savage Beagle
Top 40 hip-hop and R&B in the red lounge and down below. Doors at 9 p.m.
Who: DJ DOD
Where: Moe Joes
Good time party tunes. Doors at 9 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 18
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Brian Highley
Where: Crab Shack
Vancouver guitar player with an eclectic repertoire.
Who: Michael Sicoly
Where: Mallard Lounge
Singer/guitarist/piano man plays all the crowd pleasers at the cocktail hour (4-6 p.m.) and again in the evening after 9 p.m.
Who: Mike Weterings
Where: Crystal Lounge
Acoustic rock tunes inspired by African world beat music.
Who: Lyndon Davies
Where: Fifty-Two 80 Bistro & Bar
Jazzy vocals accompanied by piano and guitar. At the cocktail hour and again in the evening after 9:30 p.m.
Who: Cameron Chu with Bobby Taylor
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Motown recording artist joins the Bistros piano man for a night of old-time soul and R&B.
Who: Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Fiddle-driven Celtic pub favourites with locals Rob Thompson and Cam Salay.
Who: Rob Funk
Where: Second Cup
Noon hour guitar tunes for the coffee crowd.
Who: Chick n Pyjammas
Where: Pemberton Hotel
Classic rock.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: Mr. Fister
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Eclectic electro tracks and dance happy beats starting at 8 p.m.
Who: DJ Seanski
Where: Savage Beagle
The New York native spins the funkiest old and new school hip-hop, reggae and R&B tracks in the Beagle bass-ment. Doors at 9 p.m.
What: Goodtimes
Where: Tommy Africas
Hip-hop, R&B and Top 40 dance floor hits with DJ Trix. Doors at 10 p.m.
What: Garfs Gone Wild
Where: Garfinkels
Top-40 hip-hop & dance tracks with DJ Rob Banks.
Who: DJ Peace Frog
Where: Buffalo Bills
On Saturday nights Bills is stagette central. Dance tunes for the brides to be and their Cosmopolitan-chugging cohorts. Doors at 8 p.m.
Who: DJ Easyleigh
Where: Moe Joes
Good time party tunes. Doors at 9 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 19
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Whistler Farmers Market
Where: Upper Village (Blackcomb Benchlands)
Arts and crafts, funky fashions, gourmet creations, organic produce, and street musicians. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., every Sunday until Oct. 11.
What: The Punk Night
Where: Boot Pub
Whistlers ultimate anti-club night rocks out with the Red Hot Lovers (Calgarys loss, Vancouvers gain) and Spreadeagle. Ph: 604-932-3338.
Who: Suzanne Wilson
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Well-known covers, originals and Emerald Isle-flavoured classics.
Who: Leth Dodis
Where: Crab Shack
Long-time Whistler party band plays all your favourite rockers.
What: Open Mic Night
Where: Crystal Lounge
Shower singers and basement guitar gods get their turn in the spotlight.
Who: Rob Funk
Where: Second Cup
Noon hour guitar tunes for the coffee crowd.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Soul Kitchen
Where: Tommy Africas
A local favourite at the Kitchen tables this week DJ Vinyl Ritchie mixin up funk, breaks and rock-out party beats. The granddaddy of Whistler club nights at 11 years and counting. Doors at 10 p.m.
Who: DJ NT
Where: Buffalo Bills
Top 40 dance tunes keep the weekend vibe alive. Doors at 9 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 20
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: The Beautiful Girls
Where: Boot Pub
The return of the popular roots-reggae/hip-hop/blues trio from Australias North Beach surf scene, in the house for the weekly Monday Madness live music night. Ph: 604-932-3338.
What: Reggae Night
Where: Moe Joes
Local reggae band Kosta Man and the Mighty Back Hos is in the house. Doors at 10 p.m.
What: Karaoke Night
Where: Crystal Lounge
Take the mic and let yourself go that Chicago ballad wont sing itself.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Rock Night
Where: Savage Beagle
A new night with DJ Derek playing rock hits from the 70s, 80s and 90s.
What: 80s Night
Where: Tommy Africas
Popular club night features DJ Ryder playing80s retro tracks all night long. Doors at 10 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 21
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Hip-Hop Smash Rap Battle Volume I
Where: Savage Beagle
The first of a two-part freestyle battle series hosted by DJ Seanski. 1st prize: a trip for two to Las Vegas. 2 nd prize: iPod. Doors at 9 p.m. Ph: 604-938-3337.
What: Independent Film Night II
Where: HUB Film and Internet Lounge (Creekside)
The second monthly event for the local indie film community to get together and screen their short films, plus collaborate on a corresponding program for Whistler Cable 6. Event kicks off at 9 p.m. For information on the evening or the submission process call 604-932-9847.
What: Open Mic Night
Where: Blacks Pub
Grab your guitar and take the mic or settle in with a pint and let other locals surprise you.
What: Comedy Night
Where: Buffalo Bills
Weekly stand-up event featuring top Vancouver comics. Comedy starts: 9:30 p.m. 604-932-6613.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Babes get naked on stage and shake their booty for the boys (and girls) that like to watch.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Cowgirls Inc.
Where: Moe Joes
Country and rock tunes with Coyote Ugly- style bartender antics. Saddle up and get ready to party. Doors at 9 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 22
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Whiteout Films Positron Premiere
Where: Buffalo Bills
Cougars and Wildcats together at last. Check out the latest and greatest from the notorious West Coast snowboard crew. Ph: 604-932-6613.
Who: Wes Makepeace and Jay Greenway
Where: Crab Shack
Two talented locals share the night. Edgy originals and covers.
What: Reel Alternatives: Go Further
Where: Village 8 Cinemas
A hit at the 2003 Whistler Film Festival, Ron Manns documentary follows actor Woody Harrelson as he crusades for environmental awareness. Film screenings at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Tickets: $9 available at the venue after 3 p.m. www.whistlerfilmfestival.com.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Piano-man sets the mood with lots of soul and R&B and jazzy lounge favourites.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Babes get naked on stage and shake their booty for the boys (and girls) that like to watch.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Reggae Wednesdays
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co.
Dancehall tracks with DJ Phroh starting at 6 p.m.
Who: Mat the Alien
Where: Moe Joes
The Alien has landed! Whistler turntablist with extra-terrestrial skills throws down hip-hop, funk, breaks, dancehall & drum n bass. Doors at 10 p.m.
Who: DJ Rosco
Where: Savage Beagle
The Montreal native lays down Hip-hop and R&B. Doors at 9 p.m.
What: Industry Night
Where: Buffalo Bills
Industry exclusive until 10:30 p.m. After that, industry deals for everyone until the end of the night. A popular locals night.
Thursday, Sept. 23
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Guitar Doug
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
When the legendary local singer/guitar player is in the house its always happy hour.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Piano-man sets the mood with lots of soul and R&B and jazzy lounge favourites.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Rob Banks
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Cool eclectic hip-hop and old school soul starting at 6 p.m.
What: Double Daze Thursdaze
Where: Boot Pub
$100 pool tourney, darts and no techno or R&B guaranteed. Ph: 604-932-3338.
What: Locals Night
Where: Garfinkels
Popular party night for the young and the crazy.
Who: DJ Pete
Where: Savage Beagle
Good time hip-hop & R&B club tunes. Doors at 9 p.m.
What: Kenny & Glenn with DJ J
Where: Moe Joes
Rock out on the dance floor. Doors at 10 p.m.
UPCOMING EVENTS.
MSP Films Yearbook Premiere, Sept. 24.
Sea to Sky Filmfest, (Squamish) Sept. 24.
Blake Jorgenson slide show, Sept. 25.
Kori Plus Laurence, (Brackendale) Sept. 25.
The Toasters, Sept. 26.
Whistler Rock Paper Scissors Championships, Sept. 26.
LUNA Base II Drive-In Movie Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Sept. 30.