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. Sway to the nouveau Flamenco sounds of Alma Libre. Sing along to the easy rock rhythms of guitar legend Gordo and join clown, juggler, and unicyclist Sand Northrup for fabulous shows and workshops. 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. 15
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Weetama Aboriginal Celebration
Where: Rebagliati Park and village squares
Apart from many workshops and arts, crafts and food stalls, catch the Le La La Dancers and the Eaglestar Dance troupe performing their traditional dances that date back thousands of years, from noon until 6 p.m.
Who: Guitar Doug
Where: Merlins
The daddy-o of the patio returns for another fantastic sunny afternoon of debauchery and chaos.
Who: The Splinters
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Fiddle-driven bluegrass and Celtic jigs and reels from this legendary band of performers.
Who: John Bottomley
Where: Crystal Lounge
Cool acoustic rock covers and straight up originals.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Old school jazz and R&B tributes with Chu and his piano.
Who: Nigel Mack
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 and special guest DJ Erin.
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. 16
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Weetama Aboriginal Celebration
Where: Rebagliati Park and village squares
Apart from many workshops and arts, crafts and food stalls, catch the Le La La Dancers and the Nisgaa Tsamiks Dancers performing their traditional dances that date back thousands of years, from noon until 6 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. See story.
What: Open Jam Nite
Where: Dustys
Join one half of Whole Lotta Led and the Hairfarmers for a jam session, from 9 p.m.
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: The Splinters
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Fiddle-driven bluegrass and Celtic jigs and reels from this legendary band of performers.
Who: John Bottomley
Where: Crystal Lounge
Cool acoustic rock covers and straight up originals.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Old school jazz and R&B tributes with Chu and his piano.
Who: Nigel Mack
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, including funky house, anthems and Top 40, with DJ Muchi and DJ Rob Banks. 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 previews of 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 aprés 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. 17
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Weetama Aboriginal Celebration
Where: Rebagliati Park and village squares
Dancing from 11 a.m. and a closing ceremony in the Village Square at 1 p.m., with hand drummers, colourful costumes and much more for all to enjoy.
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 with Laura Nedelak from 11 a.m.
What: Punk Nite
Where: Boot Pub
Its Trailer Park Throwdown II featuring heavy metal legends
Infernal Majesty. Prizes for worst dressed. No Strippers, No Hippies, just hard, fast punk at Whistler's Anti-Club Night.
Who: Wil Mimnaugh
Where: Crab Shack
This guy packs em in and if you havent been to his acoustic rock show yet, one set in and youll see why Wil is nothing short of incredible.
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: Battleaxe Records CD Release Party
Where: Maxx Fish
Come celebrate da Battleaxe music with four MCs including DJ Murge and Just B. Hosted by Whistler legend DJR3.
What: Soul Kitchen
Where: Tommy Africas
Joining the longest running club night from Standard Method Vancouver is DJ Kaliflower, playing house and breaks.
Monday, Aug. 18
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Monday Night Madness
Where: Boot Pub
Psychedelic rock with Montreals Soft Canyon. Their epic jams are akin to the era of Pink Floyd, The Grateful Dead and all things 70s. Their first album just hit stores and a European tour is almost upon them. Wish them luck in person.
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: 80s Night
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. 19
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Wayne Lee
Where: Buffalo Bills
Look deep into Waynes eyes. Youll get very sleepy. Until eventually youll do some very odd things that the rest of us will get a jolly good laugh out of. Go on, what have you got to lose?
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: Jungle n Breaks
Where: Garfinkels
Killa Kela, who blew everyone away at this years World Ski and Snowboard Festival, is back for another bash, blowing away more preconceived notions of one man instrumentalists using nothing but his mouth. If you like Rahzel, youll love the U.K. equivalent of Killa Kela.
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. 20
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: Wayne Lee
Where: Buffalo Bills
Look deep into Waynes eyes. Youll get very sleepy. Until eventually youll do some very odd things that the rest of us will get a jolly good laugh out of. Go on, what have you got to lose?
Who: Pocket Dwellers
Where: Garfinkels
Eight guys from Toronto who put the snazz back in jazz with a bit of rock, rap and rhyme thrown in. A very funky and sexy live set. See story.
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. 21
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: LUNAs Liquor Free Pic Flick
Where: Lost Lake Park
Take a bus for 50 cents from the loop from 9 p.m. or walk the Valley Trail to this hidden lakeside oasis and watch great movies under the stars. Catch the French cutie Amelie at 10 p.m. Bring dinner, warm clothing and a minimum donation of $2.
Who: Kim Mitchell
Where: Buffalo Bills
How could you miss a show from a man who pens such great tunes as Patio Lanterns, Go For Soda and has albums titled I Am A Wild Party and Aural Fixations ? Plus, our own WDC open. Its a true rock n roll wonderland.
Who: Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Celtic, Irish and easy rock.
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.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Live Music Nite
Where: Moe Joes
Modern rock n roll blasting at you from instruments, not CDs.
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.
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 the return of Spindarella and resident DJ Trixx.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Best of Canadian Stand-Up, MY Place, Aug. 22-23
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
Lips Together Teeth Apart, MY Place, Aug. 29-Sept. 7
De La Soul & The Pharcyde at Zoophorus, Boot Pub, Aug. 30
Duvant Male Choir, MY Place, Sept. 1
Blackalicious, Garfinkels, Sept. 9