SUMMERTIME STREET ENTERTAINMENT
For the little kids and the big kids at heart, the streets are alive with the sounds of comedy, congas and circus capers. On Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 7 p.m., youll never know quite what to expect when you walk along the strolls. Prime spots include the Village Common, Town Plaza Gazebo, Village Square, Mountain Square, and the Marketplace. This weekend catch Max-i-mime, who started physical comedy and mime at age 13 at Moscow's Mirror Mime Company. Also performing is the "Jerry Lewis of Juggling", Reid Blestock . See www.mywhistler.com for a full schedule of appearances. And dont forget the Farmers Market in the Upper Village every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 1
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Rob Funk
Where: Amsterdam Pub and Café
Join the Funkster for some rock n roll acoustic for apres from 2 p.m to 5 p.m. See story.
What: Canadian BBQ Championships
Where: Dustys
Register for Judging Class at 5:30 p.m. and get a whole weekend of hog, brisket, beef and burgers. See story.
Who: Guitar Doug
Where: Merlins
The daddy-o of the patio returns for another fantastic sunny afternoon of debauchery and chaos.
Who: Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
High energy Celtic, Irish and easy rock.
Who: Rae-Leigh Lohse
Where: Crystal Lounge
Cool rock covers and straight up originals from this Aussie songstress whos made Whistler home.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Old school jazz and R&B tributes with Chu and his piano.
Who: Mike the Party Hog
Where: Pemberton Hotel
Classic rock.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Free Fall Friday
Where: Maxx Fish
Fridays are made for spinning with hip hop, R&B and Top 40 classics from DJ Dizzy.
What: Flavour Fridays
Where: Tommy Africas
All your favourite hits from hip hop, R&B and Top 40 with DJ Rob Banks.
Who: DJ Peace Frog
Where: Buffalo Bills
Its the right night to get out and shake it at this Friday night frenzy.
Who: DJ R3
Where: Garfinkels
Dance the night away to a mix of hip hop and R&B classics. Ladies free B4 10 p.m.
Who: DJ Tone Ballone
Where: Moe Joes
Back by popular demand filling the floor with all your faves.
Who: DJ Derek
Where: Savage Beagle
Dropping the best Top 40 hip hop, R&B and house cuts in the red lounge or down below.
Saturday, Aug. 2
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Canadian BBQ Championships
Where: Dustys in Creekside
Free buses will run from the village transit loop from noon to 6 p.m. Join Grateful Greg and Creekside Phil for a jam from 9 p.m.
Who: Rob Funk and Gary Yoshida
Where: Brewhouse
Funky classics that cover every genre, from the keyboard king and his trusty guitar-wielding wing man.
What: Beach Party on the Patio
Where: Blacks Pub
Celebrate the heat with the hairiest guitarist in town. Guitar Doug brings his surfin songs to the almighty new patio from 9 p.m. Prizes for best beach attire.
What: Appleton's Rasta Saturdays
Where: Merlins
Join Downtown Jay Brown for some afternoon fun in the sun from 3:30 p.m. If it rains hell move inside, closer to the bar of course.
Who: Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
High energy Celtic, Irish and easy rock.
Who: Rae-Leigh Lohse
Where: Crystal Lounge
Cool rock covers and straight up originals from this Aussie songstress whos made Whistler home.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Old school jazz and R&B tributes with Chu and his piano.
Who: Mike the Party Hog
Where: Pemberton Hotel
Classic rock.
Who: Rob Funk
Where: Second Cup
The funky keyboardist serves up all the classics to sip coffee to most afternoons.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Throwdown Saturdays
Where: Maxx Fish
DJ Dizzy kicks in your weekend with hip hop, R&B, Top 40 and classic tunes.
What: Good Times
Where: Tommy Africas
A full bag of music from funky house, anthems and Top 40 with Mister Fister. Join the go-go dancers at the best party in town.
What: Garfs Gone Wild
Where: Garfinkels
Its the biggest party in Whistler with DJ R3 playing all your favourite dance hits from yesterday, today and tomorrow.
Who: DJ Peacefrog
Where: Buffalo Bills
The master of the mainstream mix doing his things for the stags and stagettes.
Who: DJ Derek
Where: Savage Beagle
Dropping the best Top 40, hip hop, R&B and house cuts in the red lounge or down below.
Who: DJ Tone Ballone
Where: Moe Joes
Back by popular demand filling the floor with all your faves.
PUBS AND PATIOS
Where: Casa Tapas and Wine Bar
This jazz-infused lounge bar welcomes the funky set that want a more relaxed yet sophisticated night out.
Where: Citta
Cittas has those long windows and a big deck in the Village Square that makes it the place to meet and watch the world go by.
Where: The BrewHouse
Kick back with a locally brewed beer, enjoy a game of pool or sit outside and soak up the sun by the creek.
Where: Amsterdam Pub & Café
The Dam has a busy deck, cool tunes, unusual artwork and great meals.
Where: Blacks Pub
Blacks has got one almighty new patio overlooking the bottom of the bike park and nows the time to break it in.
Where: Tapleys Neighbourhood Pub
Is exactly that, neighbourly, with some of the best value pub food in Whistler, plus big screen sports, keno, and darts.
Where: The Longhorn Saloon
This prime-positioned patio was voted best apres bar in Whistler. Indoors or outdoors, playing pool or picking at plates of nibblies, its really got something for everyone.
Where: BBKs Pub
A small but friendly pub nestled in the bosom of Blackcomb in the Glacier Lodge. Good eats and delectable drinks plus a unique photo exhibit.
Where: Hozs Pub
In funky Creekside, enjoy one of Whistlers originals with one excellent patio for watching the sun set.
Sunday, Aug. 3
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Canadian BBQ Championships
Where: Dustys in Creekside
Free buses will run from the village transit loop from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. See story in Get Stuffed section.
What: Farmers Market
Where: Upper Village at Blackcomb
From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., get fresh produce, great berries, groovy arts and crafts and live music.
Who: Rob Funk
Where: Blacks Pub
The funky keyboardist and guitarist serves up all the classics on the new patio for a perfect Sunday session from 7 p.m. See story.
What: Punk Nite
Who: Means To An End
Where: Boot Pub
These guys are supporting the Matthew Good Band this weekend. Come see why. Pure punk and rock n roll with Dead Sure and Hills Have Eyes opening. Three no bull bands for $5.
Who: Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
High energy Celtic, Irish and easy rock.
Who: WDC
Where: Crab Shack
Come see why Chart magazine Canadas rock n roll bible says these guys are the ones to watch this month.
What: Open Mic night
Where: Crystal Lounge
Humble home music-makers take to the stage for a casual evening of untapped talent.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Sicksleds Industry Party & WFSA Film Premiere
Where: Garfinkels
If you like snowmobiles, motocross and wet T-shirt competitions, youll love this party. See story.
What: Soul Kitchen
Where: Tommy Africas
Whistlers favourite DJ Scott Arkwell a.k.a. Vinyl Ritchie a.k.a. Lester a.k.a. DJ Spunk-K will play Breaks and Dancehall Beats.
Monday, Aug. 4
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Monday Night Madness
Where: Boot Pub
Give it up for Big Up, Guitar Dougs ska and reggae band playing a special rare performance. See story. Music starts 10 p.m.
What: Karaoke Night
Where: Crystal Lounge
Expect it all, the good, the bad, and the ugly. Where all the wannabes gottabe.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: Rob Banks
Where: Savage Beagle
Underground and old skool grooves in the sultry upstairs bar or down below dancing, whatever your mood dictates.
Who: DJ Rich
Where: Buffalo Bills
Welcome the Wild Willies Mountain Bike Riders Club wholl expect all the classics to take to the dance floor.
What: Magnum Opus
Where: Tommy Africas
Eighties beats at their best, from the Retro Machine DJ Ryder, pumping out track after memorable track that you can jump to.
Tuesday, Aug. 5
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Open Mic Night
Where: Blacks Pub
Get cosy and cop some new talent at this impromptu showing, and perhaps even play an instrument yourself.
Who: Jerry Legar
Where: Zeuskis
Sensual guitar rhythms will fill the patio bar and restaurant with that sultry summer vibe from 7 to 10 p.m.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
A flesh fest for the fellas featuring exotic dancing girls.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Money For Nothing
Where: Buffalo Bills
Play Dancefloor Jeopardy for your chance to win $1,000 in cash. Three chances up for grabs every Tuesday night.
Who: DJ Seanski
Where: Savage Beagle
New Yorks own Seanski breaks out the phattest tunes hip hop and old skool night, six years strong.
Who: DJ Hot Tunes
Where: Moe Joes
A night out for those whose weekends fall mid-week.
Wednesday, Aug. 6
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Family Cabaret Nite
Where: Town Plaza Gazebo
A free show from 5:30 p.m. Street entertainers, musicians and comedians.
Who: Jerry Legar
Where: Zeuskis
Sensual guitar rhythms will fill the patio bar and restaurant with that sultry summer vibe, from 7 to 10 p.m.
Who: Wes Makepeace
Where: Crab Shack
Acoustic rock and good prices for the working crowd.
Who: Guitar Doug
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
The hairy one dishes out all the hits you can drink to.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
If you like lots of skin and stilettos on stage, youll like this saucy spectacular.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Locals Night
Where: Moe Joes
From the Originals, purveying a good time since 1980.
What: Locals Groove Nite
Where: Buffalo Bills
DJ Peace Frog and the bartenders like to keep the locals happy for this one.
What: Spare Grooves
Where: Maxx Fish
Whistlers premier hip hop and locals night with DJ Mat the Alien and Kilo Cee showing off on four turntables, with special guest MCs every week.
What: Waxed Wednesday
Where: Savage Beagle
Hip hop with Rosco and like every night at the Sav, locals always get in free.
Thursday, Aug. 7
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: LUNA Pic Flick
Where: Lost Lake Park
Run Lola Run starts at 10 p.m. The liquor-free event costs $2 on entry, from 9 p.m. Free buses will run from the village transit loop from 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., or walk its better for you.
Who: Andrea Graham
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Smooth, sensual and easy rock classics.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Locals Night
Where: Garfinkels
Whistler's best DJs rotate to bring you the best dance party you locals could ask for. This week features DJ magic Mike and resident DJ Trixx.
Who: DJ Tanner
Where: Savage Beagle
Return of the Digital Underdogg. Hip hop, funk and breaks on three decks. Locals night and all ladies free before 11 p.m.
Who: Leth Dodis
Where: Moe Joes
A new local rock trio playing heavier stuff than normal for the sweaty mountain bikin set.
What: Thirstdays
Where: Buffalo Bills
Top tunes and dance floor ditties from rock to house to hits.
What: Double Daze Thursdaze
Where: Boot Pub
A $100 pool tourney, a dart comp and no techno or R&B whatsoever.
What: Lounge Lizard Thursdays
Where: Maxx Fish
DJ MP3 is your favourite bartending chameleon tonight.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Wizard of Oz - Osbourne Tribute, Buffalo Bills, Aug. 10
Whole Lotta Led - Zeppelin Tribute, Boot Pub, Aug. 11
Wayne Lee Hypnotist, Buffalo Bills, Aug. 19 & 20
Pocketdwellers, Garfinkels, Aug. 20
Kim Mitchell, Buffalo Bills, Aug. 21
The Show, Mt. Currie, Aug. 22
The Watermelon Girls Grow Show, Buffalo Bills, Aug. 26
Buckwheat Zydeco, Buffalo Bills, Aug. 27
Gordon Downie, Garfinkels, Aug. 29
De La Soul & The New Deal at Zoophorus, Boot Pub, Aug. 30