SUMMERTIME STREET ENTERTAINMENT
Family fun all weekend long in various locations throughout Whistler Village. This weekend enjoy the refined sounds of Classical Music in the Mountains. At various locations along the Village Stroll listen for keyboard and clarinet duo Richard and Phil Benyon, The Pacific Symphonic Wind Ensemble, and the Armadillo Strings Quartet, whose members hail from symphony, opera and musical theatre backgrounds. For more information call the Whistler Activity & Information Centre at 604-938-2769 or go to www.mywhistler.com.
And dont forget the Whistler Farmers Market, every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Upper Village, rain or shine.
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: 3 rd Annual Canadian National BBQ Championships
Where: Dustys
Watch, learn from and taste the best of the best. Events kick off at 6 p.m. Ph: 604-905-2171.
Who: The Fake Cops with I Can Put My Arm Back On You Cant
Where: Garfinkels
Art-rock garage-band craziness from Calgary and Toronto. Early show: regular Friday night DJ tunes from 11 p.m. on. call venue for more information: 604-932-2323.
What: Triple Threat Fridays
Where: Crab Shack
A new weekly night featuring the holy trinity of good times open jam, karaoke and disco tunes by DJ Steve Jiu. Let the weekend begin!
Who: The Hairfarmers
Where: Merlins
The legendary local duo rocks out for another notorious Payday Friday patio party.
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: Murphys Lagh
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites with the guitar and fiddle duo. Who: Murphys Lagh
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites with the guitar and fiddle duo.
Who: Melanie Dekker
Where: Mallard Lounge
Jazzy tunes with the Vancouver-based singer/songwriter at the cocktail hour (4 6 p.m.) and again in the evening after 9 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: Leth Dodis
Where: Moe Joes
Good time rock covers by Whistlers long time favourite party band. Doors at 9 p.m.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Naked babes on stage shake their booty for the boys (and girls) that like to watch.
Who: Still Smokin
Where: Pemberton Hotel
Classic rock & blues.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Bikini Fridays
Where: Tommy Africas
Bikini shooter girls and hip-hop and R&B with DJ Rob Banks. Doors at 10 p.m.
Who: DJ R3
Where: Garfinkels
Hip-hop and dance tracks.
Who: DJ Peace Frog
Where: Buffalo Bills
The mainstream mix-master plays the tunes that get the dance floor rockin. Doors at 8 p.m.
Who: DJ Derek
Where: Savage Beagle
Dropping the best Top 40 hip-hop and R&B in the red lounge and down below. Doors at 9 p.m.
Who: DJ Garth
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Deep down n dirty funky house music.
Saturday, July 31
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: 3 rd Annual Canadian National BBQ Championships
Where: Dustys
Watch, learn from and taste the best of the best. Live music with Vancouver singer/songwriter Melanie Dekker at 11 a.m. Ph: 604-905-2171.
Who: Sonny Rhodes
Where: Dustys
The Disciple of the Blues testifies with his trusty steel guitar for the Canadian National BBQ Championships Saturday Night Pig Jig. Doors at 9 p.m. Tickets: $12 in advance, $15 at the door. Ph: 604-905-2171.
What: 8 th Annual Copperdome Barn Dance
Where: Copperdome Roothouse, Pemberton
Brush up on yer two steppin and kick up yer heels to tunes by Welders Daughter and Big Root. 8 p.m. 1 a.m. Advance tickets: $25. Ph: 604-894-6175.
Who: Downtown Jay Brown
Where: Merlins
Local jam-master rocks out on the sun soaked patio from 3 7 p.m. (weather permitting)
Who: Naked Music featuring Mauricio Aviles and Lisa Shaw
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
House music DJ/producer Aviles is joined by vocalist Shaw for a night of sexy lounge grooves. Also on the decks local DJ duo SuperSecret a.k.a. Mister Fister and Keph. Tickets: $12 - $15. www.mountainpromotions.net.
Who: Mike Weterings
Where: Crystal Lounge
Acoustic rock tunes inspired by African world beat music.
Who: Melanie Dekker
Where: Mallard Lounge
Jazzy tunes with the Vancouver-based singer/songwriter at the cocktail hour (4 6 p.m.) and again in the evening after 9 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: Murphys Lagh
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites with the guitar and fiddle duo.
Who: Rob Funk
Where: Second Cup
Afternoon guitar tunes for the coffee crowd.
Who: Still Smokin
Where: Pemberton Hotel
Classic rock & blues.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Seanski
Where: Savage Beagle
The New York native spins the funkiest old and new school hip-hop tracks in the Beagle bass-ment. Doors at 9 p.m.
What: Goodtimes
Where: Tommy Africas
Hip-hop and Top 40 dancefloor favourites with DJ Johnny Dangerous. 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
Summer means its stagette season again and Bills is stagette central. Mainstream 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 thatll get the gals dancin on the pool tables. Doors at 9 p.m.
Sunday, August 1
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.
Who: G n R
Where: Merlins
Locals Gary Yoshida and Rajan Das play the sun soaked patio from 3 7 p.m. (weather permitting).
What: The Punk Night
Where: Boot Pub
Whistlers ultimate anti-club night features the return of Winnipeg emo punks Burnthe8track and Edmonton band Fractal Pattern who play edgy instrumental music anchored with French horn riffs. Intrigued? You should be. Ph: 604-932-3338.
Who: Murphys Lagh
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites with the guitar and fiddle duo.
Who: Leth Dodis
Where: Crab Shack
Longtime Whistler party band plays all your favourite rock songs.
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
Afternoon guitar tunes for the coffee crowd.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Soul Kitchen
Where: Tommy Africas
Toronto DJ Angus Robinson a.k.a. The Mad Hatter is at this Kitchen tables this week, mixing up funky new-school breaks. 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 8 p.m.
What: The Power Hour
Where: Moe Joes
One hour of madness to cap off a crazy weekend. Doors at midnight.
Who: DJ Pete
Where: Savage Beagle
Good time club tunes in the upstairs lounge and on the downstairs dancefloor.
Monday, August 2
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Damage Inc.
Where: Boot Pub
Monday Madness goes metal with the Vancouver Metallica tribute band playing favourites from the first five albums. Ph: 604-932-3338.
What: Reggae Night
Where: Moe Joes
Live reggae with laid back local band Doors at 10 p.m.
What: Karaoke Night
Where: Crystal Lounge
Take the mic and let yourself go just try to resist Paradise by the Dashboard Light. Lets keep the Whistler karaoke scene Meatloaf-free.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Pete
Where: Savage Beagle
Good time club tunes in the upstairs lounge and on the downstairs dancefloor.
What: 80s Night
Where: Tommy Africas
Popular club night features DJ Ryder playing80s retro tracks all night long. Doors at 10 p.m.
Tuesday, August 3
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
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 features the return of New York-based Vic Lippucci and Vancouvers Jeniffer Grant. Comedy starts: 9:30 p.m. Ph: 604-932-6613.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Naked babes on stage shake their booty for the boys (and girls) that like to watch.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Seanski
Where: Savage Beagle
The New York native spins the funkiest old and new school hip-hop tracks in the Beagle bass-ment. Doors at 9 p.m.
What: Cowgirls Inc.
Where: Moe Joes
Country and classic rock music with Coyote Ugly- style bartender antics. Faith Hill ticket giveaways continue one for best Faith look-alike and one for the best line-dancer. Yee-ha! Doors at 9 p.m.
Wednesday, August 4
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Reggae Wednesdays
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co.
Laid back jams (on the patio if its sunny) with local world beat troupe Kosta Man & The Back Hos starting at 4 p.m. Dancehall reggae tracks with DJ Phroh from 8 p.m. until late.
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. Naked babes on stage shake their booty for the boys (and girls) that like to watch.
CLUBS AND DJS
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 tracks. Doors at 9 p.m.
Who: DJ Rosco
Where: Savage Beagle
Hip-hop and R&B. Doors at 9 p.m.
What: Industry Night
Where: Buffalo Bills
Industry locals only until 10:30 p.m. After that, industry deals for everyone until the end of the night.
Thursday, August 5
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Shot in the Dark Fundraiser
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Video teasers of upcoming releases by local filmmakers, music by DJs Rob Banks, Feet Banks and Chili Thom and exhibits by local artists. Doors at 8 p.m., videos screen at 10 p.m. Tickets: $5 with proceeds going toward duplication costs for Conformed, the second all-girl snowboard video from Lauren Grahams Shot in the Dark films.
What: Lunafliks Tron
Where: Lost Lake Park
Classic 80s sci-fi film about a hacker trapped inside a computer game. Part of Whistler Community Services LUNA program Late and Unique Nighttime Alternatives to the bar and club scene for young adults. Film starts at dusk. Outdoor venue bring seating, dress appropriately. Tickets: $2 LUNA members, $4 non-members. Shuttle from Gondola exchange before and after the film for $0.50. Ph: 604.902.0769. www.lunawhistler.com.
Who: The Hairfarmers
Where: Tapleys
Laid back patio party with the legendary local duo from 7 10 p.m.
Who: Rob Thompson
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Easy-going rock n roll hits, pint-raising sing-a-longs and a touch of the blues with one half of local duo The Bowen Boys.
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.
CLUBS AND DJS
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
The biggest locals party in town.
Who: DJ Pete
Where: Savage Beagle
Good time club tunes in the upstairs lounge and on the downstairs dancefloor.
Who: Kenny & Andy
Where: Moe Joes
Classic rock tunes.
UPCOMING EVENTS.
Faith Hill with Natalie MacMaster, Aug. 7.
Matthew Good with Wil, Aug 8.
The Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash, Aug. 13.
By Divine Right, Aug. 17.
The Floor, Aug. 22.
The Creaking Tree String Quartet, Aug 23.