Thursday,
August11
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Lunafliks
Outdoor screening of bizarro martial arts movie Kung-Fu Hustle presented by LUNA (Late & Unique Nighttime Activities). Film starts at dusk (10 p.m.) Tickets: $5/$3 Ph: 604-902-0769. www.lunawhistler.com.
Where: Lost Lake Park
Who: Rob Funk
Eclectic mix of cover tunes. 7-11 p.m.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
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
Who: Downtown Jay Brown
Acoustic jams and eclectic covers on the patio. 6-10 p.m.
Where: Citta’s
Who: Club Shred
Weekly event for W-B staff and friends. Live music performers. 6-9 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: The Struggle Brothers
Live acoustic tunes.
Where: Tapley’s Sports Bar
CLUBS AND DJS
What:
Party Beats
House music night 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
Friday,
August12
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who:
Whole Lotta Greg & Phil
Acoustic Zeppelin and other chestnuts with Greg and Phil from Whole Lotta Led.
Where:
Merlin’s
Who:
Living Room
Chill out acoustic reggae ‘Glacier Groove’ with the local band.
Where:
Crystal Lounge
Who:
Wes Mackey
Old-time authentic South Carolina blues. 6-8 p.m. in the courtyard, 10 p.m.-midnight in the bar.
Where:
Fifty-Two 80 Bistro and Bar
Who:
Rob Funk
Easy-going rock ’n’ roll and eccentric cover tunes. Starting at 9
p.m.
Where:
Black’s Pub
Who:
Josh Suhrheinrich
Solo jazz guitar in the evening. Ph: 604-905-0200.
Where:
Apres Restaurant & Wine Bar
Who:
Trish Jamieson
Acoustic rock, folk and country cool tunes with the Pemberton gal. 9 p.m.-midnight.
Where:
Mallard Lounge
Who:
Guitar Doug
Local legend plays all your acoustic rock favourites. 8 p.m.-midnight.
Where:
Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who:
Dr. Dave
Familiar songs and acoustic loops, from rockin’ to mellow, every Friday
night.
Where:
BBK’s Pub
Who:
Cameron Chu
Live jazz, soul and R&B with the house piano man and guests.
Where:
Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Who:
G-Willy
Acoustic patio tunes. 6-10 p.m.
Where:
Citta’s
Who:
Last Call
Friday night house band plays all your rockin’ requests. Doors at 9:30
p.m.
Where:
Moe Joe’s
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: Blind Pigeon
Classic rock.
Where:
Pemberton Hotel
CLUBS AND DJS
Who:
Jump Off Fridays
Frontline Entertainment’s non-jiggy club night: hip-hop, funk, and dancehall
with local and VanCity DJs.
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 McKeeman
Hip-hop, funk, rock & RnB on Whistler’s biggest patio.
Where:
Longhorn Saloon
Saturday,
August13
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What:
Reggae Saturday
Local reggae collective Kostaman & The Mighty Backhoes and DJ Phroh play
the Creekside Chinese eatery.
Where:
Joey Chan’s
Who:
Josh Suhrheinrich
Solo jazz guitar in the evening. Ph: 604-905-0200.
Where:
Apres Restaurant & Wine Bar
Who:
Cold Snap
Local jam rockers take the stage for Saturday Night Live. Acoustic duo The Hairfarmers play the patio in the afternoon.
Where:
Dusty’s
Who:
Guitar Doug
Local legend plays all your acoustic rock favourites. 8 p.m.-midnight.
Where:
Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who:
Josh & Dave’s Funky Patio
Bob Marley, Steely Dan, Phish and more with guitar players Josh Suhrheinrich and Dave McPeake. 11a.m.-4 p.m.
Where:
Citta’s
Who:
Living Room
Acoustic reggae ‘Glacier Groove’ with the local band.
Where:
Crystal Lounge
Who:
Trish Jamieson
Acoustic rock, folk and country cool tunes with the Pemberton gal. 9 p.m.-midnight.
Where:
Mallard Lounge
Who:
Wes Mackey
Old-time authentic South Carolina blues. 6-8 p.m. in the courtyard, 10 p.m.-midnight in the bar.
Where:
Fifty-Two 80 Bistro and Bar
Who:
Rock & Gems
Rock ’n’ roll covers with Randy Phelan and Gemma Turner on the Upper
Village patio (weather permitting) 1-5 p.m.
Where:
Ciao Thyme Bistro
Who:
Cameron Chu
Live jazz, soul and R&B with the house piano man and guests.
Where:
Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Wh0: Blind Pigeon
Classic rock.
Where:
Pemberton Hotel
CLUBS AND DJS
What:
Goodtimes
Hip-hop and Top-40 dancefloor hits. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Where:
Tommy Africa’s
What:
Lounge Saturdays
Downtempo beats and martinis.
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
Who:
DJ Switch
Funky beats on Whistler’s biggest patio.
Where:
Longhorn Saloon
Who:
DJ Derek
Hip-hop, Top-40 dance hits.
Where:
Savage Beagle
Sunday,
August14
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What:
The Punk Night
Whistler’s ultimate anti-club night. This week: the return of punk legends
SNFU with instrumental punks Removal and Vancouver thrashcore band Married
To Music. Ph: 604-932-3338.
Where:
Boot Pub
Who:
G-Willy
Retro-acoustic patio tunes.
Where:
Black’s
Who:
The Hairfarmers
Acoustic duo Guitar Doug & Grateful Greg rock the patio.
Where:
Brewhouse
Who:
Gordo
Acoustic guitar favourites. on the patio. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where:
Citta’s
Who:
Dr. Dave
Guitar tunes starting at noon for the coffee crowd.
Where:
Second Cup
Who:
Suzanne Wilson
Rock and folk covers, originals and Celtic classics. 7-11 p.m.
Where:
Dubh Linn Gate Pub
What:
Sunday Revival
Live rock covers with Jason Bonnell and G2G. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Where:
Moe Joe’s
What:
The Crystal Collective Jam Session
Weekly open stage.
Where:
Crystal Lounge
Who:
Jay Greenway
Acoustic rock and punk tunes.
Where:
Tapley’s Sports Bar
CLUBS AND DJS
What:
Locals Night
End of the weekend madness with local DJs and Norco cruiser bike giveaways. This week: Manifesto bike video premiere and Ryan Leech demo.
Where:
Longhorn Saloon
What:
Soul Kitchen
At the Kitchen tables this week: VanCity’s Kyle Nordman mixin’ up
chunky house beats. The granddaddy of Whistler club nights at 14 years and
counting.
Where:
Tommy Africa’s
What:
Monkeyfunktional
House music with DJs Guggi & Figo. 6-10 p.m.
Where:
Citta’s
Monday,
August15
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who:
Kostaman & The Mighty Backhoes
Locals lay down reggae grooves for Monday Madness. Ph: 604-932-3338.
Where:
Boot Pub
Who:
Rob Thompson
Celtic and rock faves with the boy from Bowen Island. 7-11 p.m.
Where:
Dubh Linn Gate Pub
What:
Karaoke Night
Take the mic and let yourself go-‘I Will Survive’ won’t sing
itself.
Where:
Crystal Lounge
CLUBS AND DJS
What:
Jungle Love
New home for all-jungle/drum ’n’ bass night with residents Jungle
Souldier, Plastic Surgeon, B-Traits and Phroh.
Where:
Savage Beagle
What:
’80s Night
Retro tracks with DJ Ryder. Free cover for ’80s outfits! Doors at 9:30
p.m.
Where:
Tommy Africa’s
Tuesday,
August16
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who:
The Hairfarmers
Patio set with legendary local acoustic duo Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg. 6-10 p.m.
Where:
Citta’s
Who:
Rob Funk
Eclectic mix of cover tunes. 7-11 p.m.
Where:
Dubh Linn Gate Pub
What:
Movie Night
Weekly comedy classics on the big screen TV. Free popcorn!
Where:
Brewhouse
Who:
Deirdre Hambly
Acoustic tunes.
Where:
21 Steps
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 longtime 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
Who:
DJ Cutlass
Hip-hop patio/lounge party. 8 p.m.-close.
Where:
Earl’s
Wednesday,
August17
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who:
Wil Mimnaugh
A Whistler favourite returns. Rockin’ rootsy blues with the acoustic guitar
wild man.
Where:
Garfinkel’s
Who:
G-Willy
Retro-acoustic patio tunes. 6-10 p.m.
Where:
Citta’s
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
What:
Patio Party
Summertime fun with DJ Rob Banks.
Where:
Tapley’s
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
Rockin’ locals scene and giveaways galore.
Where:
Buffalo Bill’s
What:
Phat Wednesday
Funky breakbeats with DJ Toddski.
Where:
Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Thursday,
August18
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What:
Lunafliks
Outdoor screening of Amores Perros - an intense drama set in Mexico City. Presented
by LUNA (Late & Unique Nighttime Activities). Film starts at dusk (10 p.m.)
Tickets: $5/$3 Ph: 604-902-0769. www.lunawhistler.com.
Where:
Lost Lake Park
Who:
Rob Thompson
Celtic and rock faves with the boy from Bowen Island. 7-11 p.m.
Where:
Dubh Linn Gate Pub
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
Who:
Club Shred
Weekly event for W-B staff and friends. Live music performers. 6-9 p.m.
Where:
Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Who:
Downtown Jay Brown
Eclectic acoustic patio jams. 6-10 p.m.
Where:
Citta’s
Who:
Cameron Chu
Live jazz, soul and R&B with the house piano man and guests.
Where:
Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Who:
The Struggle Brothers
Live acoustic tunes.
Where:
Tapley’s Sports Bar
CLUBS AND DJS
Who:
DJ Select-R-Us
Reception for new Upper Vision Gallery exhibition by Sarah Fahey, who will be painting live. 6 p.m.-close.
Where:
BBK’s Pub
What:
Party Beats
House music night with guest DJs Leanne and Casey (Girl On Wax) from VanCity. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Where:
Tommy Africa’s
Who:
Rob Banks
Gangstar boogie hip-hop, rock & electro starting at 9 p.m.
Where:
Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
What:
Locals Night
Popular party night around these parts with DJ Trix.
Where:
Garfinkel’s