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. 22
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Vancouver Youth Theatre Whistler Showcase
Where: Our Lady of the Mountains Church
All week these kids have been learning the art of acting and improv but now its time to take to the stage. Minimal donation from 7 p.m.
What: Best of Canadian Stand-Up
Where: MY Place
Four of the funniest Canucks known to man, and a few extra special guests, want to put Whistler on the wise-cracking map. Stand-up and other humourous hijinx start 8 p.m. lasting late into the night. Tix $25.
What: The Show at Mt. Currie
Where: Rodeo Grounds
Whole Lotta Led, the JJ Blues Band, old rocker Tipta7 and Gordo, all on stage all night long for just $10. Bring all your own supplies and camp the night for free from 8 p.m.
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
Fiddle-driven Celtic, Irish and easy rock from this legendary band of performers.
Who: Murphys Lagh
Where: Crab Shack
High energy Celtic, Irish and light rock from this guitar and fiddle duo.
Who: Josh Gontier
Where: Crystal Lounge
Cool acoustic rock covers and straight up originals from this Hendrix fan who used to hang with porn funk ambassadors, Slow Nerve Action.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Old school jazz and R&B tributes with Chu and his piano.
Who: Monkey Business
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. 23
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Best of Canadian Stand-Up
Where: MY Place
Four of the funniest Canucks known to man, and a few extra special guests, want to put Whistler on the wise-cracking map. Stand-up and other humorous hijinx start 8 p.m. lasting late into the night. Tix $25.
Who: Nearly Neil Diamond
Where; Crab Shack
Oh Sweet Caroline, the side burns, the open shirt and tight black pants are as dazzling as this popular impersonators voice. A great night out for those who want to live Forever in Blue Jeans. Show starts 10 p.m. for $10.
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: Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Fiddle-driven Celtic, Irish and easy rock from this legendary band of performers.
Who: Rockin Randy
Where: Blacks Pub
The acoustic king is known around town for spotting talent with his open mic nights and owning Whistlers only music store. Easy rock rhythms from 9 p.m.
Who: Josh Gontier
Where: Crystal Lounge
Cool acoustic rock covers and straight up originals from this Hendrix fan who used to hang with porn funk ambassadors, Slow Nerve Action.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Old school jazz and R&B tributes with Chu and his piano.
Who: Monkey Business
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 Erin. 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. 24
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
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.
What: Punk Nite
Where: Boot Pub
All the way from Regina and fresh from the Vans Warped Tour are melodic punk band Weak at Best, with Vancouvers own rising punkers, Sunset on Broadway. Tix $5.
Who: WDC
Where: Crab Shack
The boys are back, fresh from their Canadian tour with King of the Hosers, Kim Mitchell. See what they learned at this special welcome back party from 9 p.m.
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: Soul Kitchen
Where: Tommy Africas
DJ Horsey returns for a full night of house music. Kori K opens the night from 10 p.m.
Who: DJ Rich
Where: Buffalo Bills
Are you relaxed, rested and ready to party? Saturday night all over again.
Monday, Aug. 25
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
80s beats at their best, from the retro machine DJ Ryder, pumping out track after memorable track that you can jump to.
Tuesday, Aug. 26
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: The Grow Show
Where: Buffalo Bills
Wreck Beach comes to Whistler with the Watermelon Girls own cabaret style variety show. A little bit nude, a tad crude with plenty of pro cannabis comedy. Tix $12 at the door from 9 p.m.
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.
Who: The Vibe Riders
Where: Moe Joes
Get funky with someone spunky to some live psychedelic jazz.
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
DJ Duo Slip N Slide glide into Whistler on their northwest tour to play their hit laden drum n bass tracks flavoured with jazz, techstep and ragga. Playing alongside will be JnB Residents Plastic Surgeon and DJ Logic. Tix $5 at the door from 9 p.m.
Who: DJ Seanski
Where: Savage Beagle
New Yorks own Seanski breaks out the phattest tunes hip hop and old skool night, six years strong.
Wednesday, Aug. 27
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: Buckwheat Zydeco
Where: Buffalo Bills
Like a New Orleans mardi gras. Like a Creole cook-off. A Zydeco party is an incredible experience. This guy can play and the joint will be jumpin. 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 or the summer skating 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: Strictly Underground
Where: Garfinkels
DJ Milton brings you house, breaks and tribal beats for your dance pants pleasure. Welcome Back Kristyna and Happy B-day Mehmet.
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. 28
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Lips Together, Teeth Apart
Where: MY Place
Opening Night of this exciting seven-night run of the Terence McNally dramatic comedy starring Canadian TV and stage stars with Whistler understudies and crew. See story.
What: Mardi Gras Party
Where: Moe Joes
Come and get the beads your body deserves at a night of carnivale debauchery hosted by party band Leth Dodis. Sexy attire is desired or a mask if mystery should prevail. Tix $5.
What: Stella Artois Draught Master Championships
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co.
Whistlers best bartenders fight it out to pour the Belgian ritual way and earn a right to represent Whistler in the B.C Championships next month.
Who: Suzanne Wilson
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Irish and easy rock with smooth vocals thatll make you swoon.
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: 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
Gordon Downie, Garfinkels, Aug. 29
Lips Together Teeth Apart, MY Place, Aug. 29-Sept. 7
De La Soul & Garaj Mahal at Zoophorus, Boot Pub, Aug. 30
Duvant Male Choir, MY Place, Sept. 1
Blackalicious, Garfinkels, Sept. 9