Nightlife Listings July 7-14
Taken from Pique Newsmagazine entertainment section.
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Thursday,
July07
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What:
Reggae Night
Live reggae grooves with locals Kostaman & The Mighty Backhoes and DJ Phroh. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Where:
Moe Joe’s
What:
The Big Lebowski
Outdoor film screening presented by LUNA (Late & Unique Nighttime Activities). Film starts at dusk. Rainout venue - MY Place basement at 9 p.m. Ph: 604-902-0769. www.lunawhistler.com.
Where:
Lost Lake Park
Wh0: Gordo
Acoustic guitar tunes on the patio. 11 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Where:
Citta’s
Who:
Rob Funk & Gary Yoshida
Local guitar/keyboard duo play W-B’s weekly Club Shred event. 6-8 p.m.
Where:
Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Who:
Cameron Chu
Live jazz, soul and R&B with the house piano man and guests.
Where:
Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Who:
Rob Thompson Celtic toe-tappers and rock ’n’ roll favourites with the boy from Bowen Island. 7-11 p.m.
Where:
Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who:
Sam & Henrik
Live acoustic tunes.
Where:
Tapley’s Sports Bar
CLUBS AND Dj
S
What:
Party Beats
House music night returns for the summer with resident DJ Little Al Churchill. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Where:
Tommy Africa’s
What:
Locals Night
Popular party night around these parts with DJ Trix.
Where:
Garfinkel’s
Who:
DJ Rob Banks
‘Gangster Party’ hip-hop night.
Where:
Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Friday,
JULY08
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who:
Gemma Turner
Fun covers and originals with the local pop singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist.
Where:
Crystal Lounge
Wh0: Dave Crowley
Local metalhead tones it down for an acoustic patio set. 6-10 p.m.
Where:
Citta’s
Who:
Gord Rutherford
Acoustic rock sing-a-longs. 9 p.m.-midnight.
Where:
Mallard Lounge
Who:
Rob Funk
Easy-going rock ’n’ roll and eccentric cover tunes. Starting at 9 p.m.
Where:
Black’s Pub
Who:
Melissa Hill
Sultry piano jazz. Ph: 604-935-0200.
Where:
Apres Restaurant & Wine Bar
Who:
Murphy’s Lagh
Good time Celtic pub favourites. 8 p.m.-midnight.
Where:
Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who:
Cameron Chu
Live jazz, soul and R&B with the house piano man and guests.
Where:
Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Who:
Last Call
Friday night house band plays all your rockin’ requests. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Where:
Moe Joe’s
Who:
Kenny Wayne
Boisterous boogie-woogie blues piano with a touch of Kansas City Swing and N'Awlin's jazz. 6-8 p.m. in the courtyard, 10 p.m.-midnight in the bar.
Where:
Fifty-Two 80 Bistro and Bar
What:
Das Boot Ballet
This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Naked babes shakin’ it three nights a week.
Where:
Boot Pub
Wh0: Bottoms Up
Classic rock.
Where:
Pemberton Hotel
What:
Open Mic Night
Acoustic open jam hosted by Still Smokin’ Lite starting at 9 p.m. Ph: 604-894-3340.
Where:
Pemberton Trail Steakhouse
CLUBS AND D
S
Who:
Jump Off Fridays
Non-jiggy club night: hip-hop, funk, breaks, dancehall and neo-soul with local and VanCity DJs in rotation.
Where:
Savage Beagle
What:
Hip-Hop Fridays
Hip-hop and electro with DJ Rob Banks. New weekly pool tourney all summer. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Where:
Tommy Africa’s
Who:
DJ Peacefrog
A mainstream Canada Day mix that gets the dance floor going.
Where:
Buffalo Bill’s
What:
VIP Fridays
Hip-hop club bangers and dancehall grinders with DJ Rosco.
Where:
Garfinkel’s
Who:
DJ Ricochet
Booty-magnet breaks.
Where:
Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Saturday,
JUly09
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What:
Saturday Night Live
This week: Little Brother from Vancouver – folk/rock band featuring Hairfarmer Grateful Greg’s little brother Wes Reamsbottom. Afternoon tunes by local acoustic reggae band Living Room.
Where:
Dusty’s
Who:
Murphy’s Lagh
Good time Celtic pub favourites. 8 p.m.-midnight.
Where:
Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who:
Melissa Hill
Sultry piano jazz. Ph: 604-935-0200.
Where:
Apres Restaurant & Wine Bar
Who:
Gord Rutherford
Acoustic rock sing-a-longs. 9 p.m.-midnight.
Where:
Mallard Lounge
Who:
Doctor Dave Morris
Covers from the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s and eclectic originals, every Saturday night.
Where:
BBK’s Pub
Who:
Gemma Turner
Fun covers and originals with the local pop singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist.
Where:
Crystal Lounge
Who:
Cameron Chu
Live jazz, soul and R&B with the house piano man and guests.
Where:
Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Who:
Sal
Blues-rock on the patio. 11 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Where:
Citta’s
Who:
Bottoms Up
Classic rock.
Where:
Pemberton Hotel
CLUBS AND DJS
Who:
Mr. Fister
Electrobreaks.
Where:
Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
What:
Goodtimes
Hip-hop, top-40 and house hits with DJ Johnny Dangerous. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Where:
Tommy Africa’s
Who:
DJ Derek
Hip-hop and top-40 hits.
Where:
Savage Beagle
What:
Lounge Lizard Saturdays
Downtempo beats and a martini menu.
Where:
Black’s Pub
Who:
DJ Easy Leigh
Hip-hop, house, rock and dancehall. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Where:
Moe Joe’s
What:
The Big Party
Saturday night goes big with hip-hop hits from DJ Rob Banks.
Where:
Garfinkel’s
Who:
DJ Peacefrog
A mainstream mix of tunes that gets the dance floor going.
Where:
Buffalo Bill’s
Sunday,
JULY10
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Wh0: Mood Ruff
’PegCity hip-hop crew in the house with Vancouver’s Ink Operated and DJ Wunderkut. Ph: 604-761-0110.
Where:
Garfinkel’s
Wh0: Johnny Besso
Classical guitar on the patio. 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. Evening beats with the Monkey Funktional DJ duo.
Where:
Citta’s
Wh0: G2G
Rock ’n’ roll cover band takes Sundays live for the summer. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Where:
Moe Joe’s
What:
The Punk Night
Whistler’s ultimate anti-club night. This week: Sasky alt-rockers Sylvie with Wintersleep and Uncut. Ph: 604-932-3338.
Where:
Boot Pub
What:
The Crystal Collective Jam Session
Weekly open stage.
Where:
Crystal Lounge
Who:
Suzanne Wilson
Rock/folk covers and originals with the guitar-slingin’ gal. 7-11 p.m.
Where:
Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who:
Wes Makepeace & Jay Greenway
Acoustic tunes with the local boys.
Where:
Tapley’s Sports Bar
CLUBS AND DJS
What:
Locals Night
End of the weekend madness with local DJs and Norco cruiser bike giveaways.
Where:
Longhorn Saloon
What:
Soul Kitchen
At the Kitchen tables this week: house music DJ Eric Lewis from Vancouver. The granddaddy of Whistler club nights at 13 years and counting.
Where:
Tommy Africa’s
Monday,
July11
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who:
The Swiftys
Rock-a-billy country band from Alberta. Ph: 604-932-3338.
Where:
Boot Pub
What:
Karaoke Night
Take the mic and let yourself go-‘I Will Survive’ won’t sing itself.
Where:
Crystal Lounge
Who:
Rob Funk
Eclectic mix of cover tunes. 7-11 p.m.
Where:
Dubh Linn Gate Pub
CLUBS AND DJS
What:
’80s Night
Retro tracks with DJ Ryder. Free cover for ’80s outfits! Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Where:
Tommy Africa’s
What:
Bounce Mondays
Weekly hip-hop night features Canadian DMC Champion DJ Wax, Maze One from Seattle and local DJ Rosco.
Where:
Garfinkel’s
Tuesday,
JUly12
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who:
Rob Funk
Eclectic covers. 7-11 p.m.
Where:
Dubh Linn Gate Pub
What:
Das Boot Ballet
This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Naked babes shakin’ it three nights a week.
Where:
Boot Pub
CLUBS AND DJS
What:
The Bassment
Hip-hop night with VanCity’s DJ Seanski. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Where:
Moe Joe’s
What:
Locals Night
Hip-hop club faves, cheap booze and a local crowd with nothin’ to lose.
Where:
Savage Beagle
What:
Jungle Love
All jungle/drum ’n’ bass night for the ’heads with residents Jungle Souldier, B-Traits, Plastic Surgeon and Phroh.
Where:
Garfinkel’s
Who:
DJ Cutlass
Hip-hop patio/lounge party. 8 p.m.-close.
Where:
Earl’s
Wednesday,
July13
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who:
Steve ’n Homie
Acoustic guitar & percussion. 6-10 p.m.
Where:
Citta’s
Who:
Wes Makepeace
Live acoustic set with the local singer/guitar player.
Where:
SoMo
Who:
Guitar Doug
Local legend plays all your acoustic rock favourites. 7-11 p.m.
Where:
Dubh Linn Gate Pub
What:
Das Boot Ballet
This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Naked babes shakin’ it three nights a week.
Where:
Boot Pub
CLUBS AND DJS
Who:
Mat the Alien
Whistler’s favourite DJ mixes up hip-hop, funk, breaks, dancehall and drum ’n’ bass. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Where:
Moe Joe’s
What:
Industry Night
Industry deals and a rockin’ locals scene. Weekly giveaways.
Where:
Buffalo Bill’s
Who:
DJ Toddski
Breakbeats galore.
Where:
Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Thursday,
July14
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What:
Reggae Night
Live reggae grooves with locals Kostaman & The Mighty Backhoes and DJ Phroh. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Where:
Moe Joe’s
What:
Hedwig & The Angry Inch
Outdoor film screening presented by LUNA (Late & Unique Nighttime Activities). Film starts at dusk (10 p.m.). Ph: 604-935-8372. www.lunawhistler.com.
Where:
Lost Lake Park
Who:
The Hairfarmers
Locals Guitar Doug & Grateful Greg rock the patio. 6-10 p.m.
Where:
Citta’s
Who:
Greg Kelly
W-B’s weekly Club Shred event. 6-8 p.m.
Where:
Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Who:
Cameron Chu
Live jazz, soul and R&B with the house piano man and guests.
Where:
Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Who:
Rob Funk
Eclectic mix of cover tunes. 7-11 p.m.
Where:
Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who:
Sam & Henrik
Live acoustic tunes.
Where:
Tapley’s Sports Bar
CLUBS AND DJS
What:
Party Beats
Weekly house music night. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Where:
Tommy Africa’s
Who:
DJ Rob Banks
‘Gangster Party’ hip-hop night.
Where:
Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
What:
Locals Night
Popular party night around these parts with DJ Trix.
Where:
Garfinkel’s
