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Pique to Valley Listings July 30-August 5

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 don’t 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: Dusty’s

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 Can’t

Where: Garfinkel’s

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: Merlin’s

The legendary local duo rocks out for another notorious Payday Friday patio party.

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: Murphy’s Lagh

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites with the guitar and fiddle duo. Who: Murphy’s 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 Bistro’s piano man for a night of old-time soul and R&B.

Who: Leth Dodis

Where: Moe Joe’s

Good time rock covers by Whistler’s 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 Africa’s

Bikini shooter girls and hip-hop and R&B with DJ Rob Banks. Doors at 10 p.m.

Who: DJ R3

Where: Garfinkel’s

Hip-hop and dance tracks.

Who: DJ Peace Frog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

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: Dusty’s

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: Dusty’s

The Disciple of the Blues testifies with his trusty steel guitar for the Canadian National BBQ Championship’s 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 Welder’s Daughter and Big Root. 8 p.m. — 1 a.m. Advance tickets: $25. Ph: 604-894-6175.

Who: Downtown Jay Brown

Where: Merlin’s

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 Bistro’s piano man for a night of old-time soul and R&B.

Who: Murphy’s 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 Africa’s

Hip-hop and Top 40 dancefloor favourites with DJ Johnny Dangerous. 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

Summer means it’s stagette season again and Bill’s 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 Joe’s

Good time party tunes that’ll 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: Merlin’s

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

Whistler’s 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: Murphy’s 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 Africa’s

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 Bill’s

Top 40 dance tunes keep the weekend vibe alive. Doors at 8 p.m.

What: The Power Hour

Where: Moe Joe’s

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 Joe’s

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. Let’s 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 Africa’s

Popular club night features DJ Ryder playing’80s retro tracks all night long. Doors at 10 p.m.

Tuesday, August 3

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

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 features the return of New York-based Vic Lippucci and Vancouver’s 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 Joe’s

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 it’s sunny) with local world beat troupe Kosta Man & The Back Ho’s 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 Joe’s

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 Bill’s

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 Graham’s 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: Tapley’s

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 Bistro’s 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: Garfinkel’s

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 Joe’s

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.