SUMMERTIME STREET ENTERTAINMENT
As the hot days of summer turn into the cooler days of autumn, we sadly must say goodbye to summertime street performers. This weekend is the last chance to catch some of the coolest street entertainment this side of Kalamazoo. Make sure to stroll through the Village Common, Town Plaza, Village Square, Mountain Square, and the Marketplace and check out the Colossal Canadian Couple. At nine feet tall and five feet wide their silly antics make them a crowd favourite wherever they go. Also appearing is juggler/performer extraordinaire Mike Battie, and Rainbow the Clown, who will delight kids of all ages with magic, comedy, balloons and good old clowning around. 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. 29
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Gord Downie
Where: Garfinkels
The Tragically Hips frontman goes solo for this special tour with his other band The Country of Miracles. Alt-country rock risers The Cash Brothers open. Show starts 9 p.m. See story.
Who: Transmission
Where: Dustys
Local guitar rockers work hard and play even harder. With DJ Rosco to open and close. Doors at 9 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 these legendary performers.
Who: Murphys Lagh
Where: Crab Shack
High energy Celtic, Irish and light rock from this guitar and fiddle duo.
Who: Mike Weterings
Where: Crystal Lounge
World-beat inspired rock grooves.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Old school jazz and R&B tributes with Chu and his piano.
Who: Papa Woody
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
From midnight, after Gord Downie, dance the night away to a mix of hip hop and R&B classics.
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. 30
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Brackendale Farmers Institute Fall Fair
Where: Brackendale Farmers Institute Park
Wholesome country fair with 35 vendors and exhibitors, games, crafts, hayrides, and farm animal showings. Munch on hotdogs and cold drinks and check out live music all day. Located on Government Road between the Brackendale Art Gallery and Brackendale Elementary School; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
What: Lips Together Teeth Apart
Where: MY Place, Upstairs
Quantum Theatre takes on Terrence McNallys poignant dramatic comedy about two couples spending a Fourth of July weekend at a Fire Island beach house. Tickets $22 adults, $17 students/seniors, available through MY Place box office. Doors at 9 p.m. See Story.
What: Zoophorus Festival
Where: Boot Pub
The godfathers of positive hip hop, De La Soul, headline this all day event with jam greats Garaj Mahal, sax genius Karl Denson and his funk band Tiny Universe plus many more. Tix $47 at the gate from 11 a.m. See story.
Who: DJ Maseo
What: Zoophorous After-party
Where: The Garabaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
One third of De La Soul spins a tribute to hip hop. Zoophorus festivalgoers get first dibs on tickets with any leftovers available at the door.
Who: Mike Weterings
Where: Crystal Lounge
World-beat inspired rock grooves.
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: 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 these legendary performers.
Who: Papa Woody
Where: Pemberton Hotel
Classic rock
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Old school jazz and R&B tributes with Chu and his piano.
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 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 a Whistler original with an excellent patio for watching the sun set.
Sunday, Aug. 31
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: Lips Together Teeth Apart
Where: MY Place, Upstairs
Quantum Theatre takes on Terrence McNallys poignant dramatic comedy about two couples spending a Fourth of July weekend at a Fire Island beach house. Tickets $22 adults, $17 students/seniors, available through MY Place box office. Doors at 8 p.m. See Story.
Who: Garaj Mahal & Friends
What: Zoophorus Recovery
Where: The Boot Pub
A special super-jam for Zoophorus party animals. Leftover tickets available at the door after 9 p.m. for $20.
Who: Slush
Where: Merlins
Local punk band celebrates 10 years together. Compilation CD giveaway with $5 cover. Doors at 10 p.m.
What: Video Gangs/The Gong Show Video Release Party
Where: Garfinkels
Catch Four Star Distributions Video Gangs and local effort The Gong Show, then dance your ass off to beats by DJs Headspin, Rumble, R3 and Mat the Alien. Films start at 10 p.m. sharp. $10 cover.
Who: WDC/wing night
Where: Crab Shack
High energy rock plus cheap chicken wings equals good times all around.
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, Sept.1
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: The Dunvant Male Choir
Where: MY Place, upstairs
Eighty-member world-renowned songsters hailing from Wales. Tickets $12-$17. Doors at 7 p.m. Call 604-935-8410 for further information.
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, Sept. 2
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
Who: DJ Seanski
Where: Savage Beagle
New Yorks own Seanski throws down phat tunes hip hop and old skool night, six years strong.
Wednesday, Sept. 3
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Lips Together Teeth Apart
Where: MY Place, Upstairs
Quantum Theatre takes on Terrence McNallys poignant dramatic comedy about two couples spending a Fourth of July weekend at a Fire Island beach house. Tickets $22 adults, $17 students/seniors, available through MY Place box office. Doors at 8 p.m. 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 deals for the hard working/harder 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
A saucy spectacular of skin and stilettos.
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.
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, Sept. 4
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Lips Together Teeth Apart
Where: MY Place, Upstairs
Quantum Theatre takes on Terrence McNallys poignant dramatic comedy about two couples spending a Fourth of July weekend at a Fire Island beach house. Tickets $22 adults, $17 students/seniors, available through MY Place box office. Doors at 8 p.m. See Story.
Who: Leth Dodis
Where: Moe Joes
Funky rock anthems with prices locals can dig.
Who: Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Celtic, Irish and easy rock faves.
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: Western Theme Party
Where: Maxx Fish
DJ Dizzy hosts a honky tonk ho down for urban cowboyz and cowgirlz.
What: Locals Night
Where: Garfinkels
Whistler's best DJs rotate to bring you the best dance party locals could ask for.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Community FunFest, Sept. 7.
3 Inches of Blood, Garfinkels Sept. 7.
Blackalicious, Garfinkels, Sept. 9.
Candye Kane, The Garibaldi Lift Co., Sept. 12.