Thursday, August30
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: LUNAFliks This is the last Thursday LUNA will host indie films under the stars at dusk. Grab a blanket, picnic and friends and head out to this favourite local pastime. DJ Sensational Steve Jiu tables summer beats at 9 p.m. with the film following at dusk (10 p.m.ish). Tickets $5/$3. WAVE bus leaves starting at 9 p.m. at the bus loop up from Skier’s Plaza for $.50. This week’s movie is Everything’s Gone Green.
Where: Lost Lake Park
Who: Cameron Chu Laid back jazz and classic sets from Whistler’s most talented piano man.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro
Who: Moon Circus Superb vocals from Michelle Dumond and Roch Gallo who accompany themselves on guitar, piano and bass. Listen for Jazz and pop standards from 5-7 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge at Fairmont
Who: Acha Beltram Spanish baritone returns from San Jose del Cabo, Mexico for strumming summer engagement. Music 6-10 p.m.
Where: Morgan’s at Creekside
Who: Kostaman Feel the reggae love with Kostaman and The Vibrations with DJ Proh on deck. Free entry before 11 p.m. The local troupe is always looking for opening acts. Contact kostamanwhistler@hotmail.com.
Where: Moe Joe’s
What: Open Mic The Boot Pub house band Gnar Boots returns with ever popular open mic night starting at 9 p.m.
Where: Merlin’s
Who: Rob Thompson Toe tapping Celtic and rock tunes from the local favourite with vocals as rich as Guinness
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub
CLUBS AND DJs
What: Party Beats Freshest house music every Thursday. This week DJs Mike Grefner and JT with fat funky house and chunky electro. Doors 9:30 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
What: Happy Thursday Snowboard.com presents Whistler’s hottest talent on the decks; snowboard and turntable alike. DJ R3 dishes out popular local’s night.
Where: Garfinkel’s
Friday, August31
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Murphy's Lágh High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites. Show 8 p.m.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub
Who: Cameron Chu Laid back jazz and classic sets from Whistler’s most talented piano man.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro
Who: Sean Rose His voice is almost as steely as his blues guitar. An act not to be missed with easy covers and engaging originals.
Where: Black’s Pub
Who: Moon Circus Superb vocals from Michelle Dumond and Roch Gallo who accompany themselves on guitar, piano and bass. Listen for Jazz and pop standards from 5-7 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight for Fairmont Friday.
Where: Mallard Lounge at Fairmont
Who: A Whole Lotta Led The Zeppelin tribute band cranks out stellar guitar solos and screaming vocals Plant would be proud of. Every show this year has been standing room only with Zep heads young and old lined up outside. Get there early. Free admission.
Where: Dusty’s
Who: Get Bent Classic rock.
Where: Pemberton Hotel
What: Jam Night Come listen to Ken, Braydon and the gang playing your favourite tunes and originals.
Where: Locals Livingroom Emporium, Pemberton
Who: Free Flow Live groove spanning everything from hip hop and funk to reggae and rock. Think Sublime. Advance tickets ar $5 or $8 at the door. Doors 9 p.m.
Where: Howe Sound Inn in Squamish
CLUBS AND DJs
What: Heat Friday TMS Crew from Vancity rip up club hits, hip hop and old school.
Where: Savage Beagle
Who: DJ Jam Pro party rocker DJ Neoteric of Vancouver plays non-stop booty-shakin’ hits for the ladies. This week special show from DJ Jam, the turntable talent behind Snoop and Dr. Dre. Tickets are $10.
Where: Moe Joe’s
What: 4Play Fridays Puf the Majic DJ plays retro, Top 40 and rocker hits. Doors 9 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
Saturday, September1
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Nashville Pussy Southern fried rock and roll with soul for a Loud, Fast and OUt of Control show with guests Flood of Fire, Gnar Boots and Dj Buddha. Advance tickets are $15 or $20 at the door. Doors 9 p.m.
Where: Merlin’s
Who: Murphy's Lágh High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites. Show 8 p.m.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub
Who: Cameron Chu Laid back jazz and classic sets from Whistler’s most talented piano man.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro
Who: Acha Beltram Spanish baritone returns from San Jose del Cabo, Mexico for strumming summer engagement. Music 6-10 p.m.
Where: Morgan’s at Creekside
Who: Dave Morris Known more famously as Dr. Dave, this local guitarman strums out covers for his two cup weekly from noon until 4 p.m.
Where: Second Cup
Who: Dr Dave The music doctor is in with rocking covers and originals.
Where: Crystal Lounge
Who: G Willy This guitarman knows how to strum up a party at local mountain bikers’ favourite patio. Show 3-6 p.m.
Where: Behind the Grind
Who: Moon Circus Superb vocals from Michelle Dumond and Roch Gallo who accompany themselves on guitar, piano and bass. Listen for Jazz and pop standards from 5-7 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge at Fairmont
Who: Gordo Easy grooving acoustics and harmonica that covers everything from classics to Jack Johnson at Mountain Top BBQ.
Where: Roundhouse on Whistler Mountain
Who: Get Bent Classic rock.
Where: Pemberton Hotel
CLUBS AND DJs
Who: DJ Peacefrog A mainstream mix of tunes that gets the dance floor going.
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
What: Bang On JT throws down hottest Top 40, R&B grinders and house. Doors 9:30 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
What: The Big Party Longtime local DJ Rob Banks spins everything from club hits to old school mixes. This week the Big Party celebrates film with the official Sandbox afterparty. Film ticket stubs get you in for free.
Where: Garfinkel’s
Who: DJ R3 Voted Whistler’s number one DJ, this local favourite always spins a happening Saturday night.
Where: Savage Beagle
Who: DJ Rosco Playing all the world’s favourites.
Where: Moe Joe’s
Sunday, September2
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Punk Night Whistler's ultimate anti-club night. This week is Toronto’s Cauldron, Odessa and Opera Strike.
Where: Garfinkel’s
Who: The Hairfarmers Get your last rays of summer on the patio with legends Grateful Greg and Guitar Doug at 4 p.m. with cover and Hairfarmer favourites.
Where: Merlin’s
Who: Acha Beltram Spanish baritone returns from San Jose del Cabo, Mexico for strumming summer engagement. Music 6-10 p.m.
Where: Morgan’s at Creekside
Who: Kenny Wayne Blues guitar from 5-7 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge at Fairmont
Who: Rob Funk Funky covers and originals at local mountain bikers’ favourite patio. Show 3-6 p.m.
Where: Behind the Grind
Who: Murphy's Lágh High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites. Show 8 p.m.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub
What: Mixalicious Sundays JT dishes chilled, sexy and funky house until 1 a.m.
Where: The Mix Lounge at Ric’s
Who: Dave Morris Known more famously as Dr. Dave, this local guitarman strums out covers for his two cup weekly from noon until 4 p.m.
Where: Second Cup
Who: Cameron Chu Laid back jazz and classic sets from Whistler’s most talented piano man.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro
What: Jam Session Play along side the best for Whistler’s longest running jam night hosted by Kostaman. Mics, guitars, bass and percussion available. Sometimes a drum kit. Show 9 p.m.
Where: Crystal Lounge
What: Grassroots Jam Every first Sunday of the month, musicians get together to rock and sing it out at 7:30 p.m. Everyone welcome.
Where: Brackendale Art Gallery (Squamish)
CLUBS AND DJs
What: Locals’ Night Get your groove on with DJ Phd and Push n’ Play. Norco bike giveaway every week.
Where: Longhorn Saloon & Grill
What: Soul Kitchen Rotation of international and local turntable talent every week. This week DJ Huggs from Vancouver/Montreal with electro and rock. Spun with the best including Skratch Bastid and Mat the Alien. Doors 9:30 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
Monday, September3
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTs
What: Karaoke I Will Survive won’t sing itself, so come out to sing all your favourites with new karaoke host Darcy.
Where: Crystal Lounge
Who: Kenny Wayne Blues guitar from 5-7 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge at Fairmont
Who: Rob Thompson Toe tapping Celtic and rock tunes from the local favourite with vocals as rich as Guinness
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub
Who: Cameron Chu Laid back jazz and classic sets from Whistler’s most talented piano man.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro
CLUBS AND DJs
What: ‘80s Night DJ Ryder spins hip hop classics, dance floor anthems and hair rock that takes you way back. Free cover for ‘80s outfits. Doors 9 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
Tuesday, September4
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Cameron Chu Laid back jazz and classic sets from Whistler’s most talented piano man.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro
Who: Kenny Wayne Blues guitar from 5-7 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge at Fairmont
Who: Rob Thompson Toe tapping Celtic and rock tunes from the local favourite with vocals as rich as Guinness
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub
CLUBS AND DJs
Who: DJ Ollie Maxwell Spinning for Club Shred night.
Where: Moe Joe’s
What: Celebration Tuesdays Hip hop duo the Faction Sound Crew spins out favourite longtime local’s night.
Where: Savage Beagle
What: ‘90s Night Old school dance tracks of the 1990s once again with Puf the Majic DJ pulling out all the one-hit wonders. Plenty of prize giveaways. Doors 9:30 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
Wednesday, September5
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Whistler Jam Join Kostaman for a 9 p.m. jam session. Bring your own instruments or use his. Each week is a different creative mix that helps to cultivate upcoming talent.
Where: Black’s Pub
Who: Melanie Dekker Jazzy pop tunes with the Vancouver-based singer/songwriter from 5-7 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge at Fairmont
Who: Cameron Chu Laid back jazz and classic sets from Whistler’s most talented piano man.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro
Who: Rob Funk Funky, rootsy acoustic gems flavoured with a touch of the Emerald Isle.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub
Who: Acha Beltram Spanish baritone returns from San Jose del Cabo, Mexico for strumming summer engagement. Music 6-10 p.m.
Where: Morgan’s at Creekside
What: Music Bingo Test your music trivia with Zoo Keeny and Big Rich at 7:30 p.m. Lots of prizes and free to play.
Where: The Brewhouse Pub
CLUBS AND DJs
Who: Matt the Alien International scratch wizard is on deck for legendary local night with hip hop, funk and breaks.
Where: Moe Joe’s
Thursday, September6
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Cameron Chu Laid back jazz and classic sets from Whistler’s most talented piano man.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro
Who: Acha Beltram Spanish baritone returns from San Jose del Cabo, Mexico for strumming summer engagement. Music 6-10 p.m.
Where: Morgan’s at Creekside
Who: Melanie Dekker Jazzy pop tunes with the Vancouver-based singer/songwriter from 5-7 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge at Fairmont
Who: Kostaman Feel the reggae love with Kostaman and The Vibrations with DJ Proh on deck. Free entry before 11 p.m. The local troupe is always looking for opening acts. Contact kostamanwhistler@hotmail.com.
Where: Moe Joe’s
What: Open Mic The Boot Pub house band Gnar Boots returns with ever popular open mic night starting at 9 p.m.
Where: Merlin’s
Who: Rob Funk Funky, rootsy acoustic gems flavoured with a touch of the Emerald Isle.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub
CLUBS AND DJs
What: Party Beats Freshest house music every Thursday. This week DJs Mike Grefner and JT with fat funky house and chunky electro. Doors 9:30 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
What: Happy Thursday Snowboard.com presents Whistler’s hottest talent on the decks; snowboard and turntable alike. DJ R3 dishes out popular local’s night.
Where: Garfinkel’s