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Pique to Valley Listings Sept. 17-23

This week's entertainment listings

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: Black’s 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 Bistro’s 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 Africa’s

Hip-hop and R&B hits with DJ Rob Banks. Doors at 10 p.m.

Who: DJ Peace Frog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

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 Joe’s

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 Bistro’s 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 Africa’s

Hip-hop, R&B and Top 40 dance floor hits with DJ Trix. Doors at 10 p.m.

What: Garf’s Gone Wild

Where: Garfinkel’s

Top-40 hip-hop & dance tracks with DJ Rob Banks.

Who: DJ Peace Frog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

On Saturday nights Bill’s 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 Joe’s

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

Whistler’s ultimate anti-club night rocks out with the Red Hot Lovers (Calgary’s loss, Vancouver’s 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 Africa’s

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 Bill’s

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 Australia’s North Beach surf scene, in the house for the weekly Monday Madness live music night. Ph: 604-932-3338.

What: Reggae Night

Where: Moe Joe’s

Local reggae band Kosta Man and the Mighty Back Ho’s 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 won’t 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 Africa’s

Popular club night features DJ Ryder playing’80s 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: Black’s 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 Bill’s

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 Joe’s

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 Bill’s

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 Mann’s 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 Joe’s

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 Bill’s

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 it’s 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: Garfinkel’s

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 Joe’s

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.