SUMMERTIME STREET ENTERTAINMENT
Family fun all weekend long in various locations throughout Whistler Village. This weekends theme: A Tribute to Juggling . Juggler extraordinaire Mike Battie and the zany physical comedy troupe Brothers From Different Mothers will perform at various locations along the Village Stroll. For more information call the Whistler Activity & Information Centre at 604-938-2769 or go to www.mywhistler.com.
And dont forget the Whistler Farmers Market, every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Upper Village, rain or shine.
Friday, August 6
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Triple Threat Fridays
Where: Crab Shack
A new weekly night featuring the holy trinity of good times open jam, karaoke and disco tunes by DJ Steve Jiu. Let the weekend begin!
What: Rob Funk Fridays
Where: Blacks Pub
Easy-going rock tunes with the versatile local musician and guests.
Who: Suzanne Wilson
Where: Crystal Lounge
Sheryl Crow-style vocals backed by acoustic guitar covering everything from 60s folk classics to modern rockers.
Who: Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Fiddle-driven Celtic pub favourites with locals Rob Thompson and Cam Salay. 8 p.m.-midnight.
Who: Cameron Chu with Bobby Taylor
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Motown recording artist joins the Bistros piano man for a night of old-time soul and R&B.
Who: Tom Hooper
Where: Mallard Lounge
Former lead singer of Canadian college-rock bands The Grapes of Wrath and Ginger plays quirky, folksy guitar and piano tunes at the cocktail hour (4-6 p.m.) and again in the evening after 9 p.m.
Who: Leth Dodis
Where: Moe Joes
Good time rock covers by Whistlers long time favourite party band. Doors at 9 p.m.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Naked babes on stage shake their booty for the boys (and girls) that like to watch.
Who: Big Radio Static
Where: Pemberton Hotel
Classic rock.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Bikini Fridays
Where: Tommy Africas
Bikini shooter girls and hip-hop and R&B with DJ Rob Banks. Doors at 10 p.m.
Who: DJ R3
Where: Garfinkels
Hip-hop and dance tracks.
Who: DJ Peace Frog
Where: Buffalo Bills
The mainstream mix-master plays the tunes that get the dance floor rockin. Doors at 8 p.m.
Who: DJ Derek
Where: Savage Beagle
Dropping the best Top 40 hip-hop and R&B in the red lounge and down below. Doors at 9 p.m.
Who: DJ Garth
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Deep down n dirty funky house music.
Saturday, August 7
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Faith Hill
Where: Base II, Blackcomb Mountain
Country-pop superstar vocalist performs outdoors rain or shine. Gates at 4:30 p.m. Pre-concert entertainment hosted by Guitar Doug with performances by Rae Armour and Melanie Dekker. Concert begins at 7:30 p.m. with opening set by Cape Breton fiddler Natalie MacMaster. Hill takes the stage at 8:45 p.m. Tickets: $65/$86/$118 available at the gate and through TicketMaster.
Who: Downtown Jay Brown
Where: Merlins
Local jam-master rocks out on the sun soaked patio from 4 to 7 p.m. (weather permitting).
Who: Guitar Doug
Where: Merlins
The local legend will be on the scene to party after the Faith Hill show.
Who: Tom Hooper
Where: Mallard Lounge
Former lead singer of Canadian college-rock bands The Grapes of Wrath and Ginger plays quirky, folksy guitar and piano tunes at the cocktail hour (4-6 p.m.) and again in the evening after 9 p.m.
Who: G n R
Where: Blacks Pub
Easy-going rock tunes with local duo Rob Funk and Gary Yoshida.
Who: Suzanne Wilson
Where: Crystal Lounge
Sheryl Crow-style vocals backed by acoustic guitar covering everything from 60s folk classics to modern rockers.
Who: Cameron Chu with Bobby Taylor
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Motown recording artist joins the Bistros piano man for a night of old-time soul and R&B.
Who: Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Fiddle-driven Celtic pub favourites with locals Rob Thompson and Cam Salay. 8 p.m.-midnight.
Who: Rob Funk
Where: Second Cup
Noon hour guitar tunes for the coffee crowd.
Who: Brian Highley
Where: Crab Shack
Shack unplugged acoustic tunes.
Who: Big Radio Static
Where: Pemberton Hotel
Classic rock.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: Super Secret
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Dirty electro-house delights with the local DJ duo.
Who: DJ Seanski
Where: Savage Beagle
The New York native spins the funkiest old and new school hip-hop tracks in the Beagle bass-ment. Doors at 9 p.m.
What: Goodtimes
Where: Tommy Africas
Hip-hop and Top 40 dance floor hits with DJ Trix. Doors at 10 p.m.
What: Garfs Gone Wild
Where: Garfinkels
Top-40 hip-hop & dance tracks with DJ Rob Banks.
Who: DJ Peace Frog
Where: Buffalo Bills
Summer means its stagette season again and Bills is stagette central. Mainstream tunes for the brides to be and their Cosmopolitan-chugging cohorts. Doors at 8 p.m.
Who: DJ Easyleigh
Where: Moe Joes
Good time party tunes thatll get the gals dancin on the pool tables. Doors at 9 p.m.
Sunday, August 8
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Whistler Farmers Market
Where: Upper Village (Blackcomb Benchlands)
Arts and crafts, funky fashions, gourmet creations, organic produce, and street musicians. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., every Sunday until Oct. 11.
Who: Matthew Good
Where: Garfinkels
The outspoken Vancouver solo artist plays an intimate club show. Opening set by string-breaking acoustic blues-rocker Wil. Tickets: $26.50 available in advance from The Electric Daisy Internet Cafe, The Circle, and at the venue. Doors at 9:30 p.m. www.mountainpromotions.net.
Who: G n R
Where: Merlins
Locals Gary Yoshida and Rob Funk play the sun soaked patio from 3 to 7 p.m. (weather permitting).
What: The Punk Night
Where: Boot Pub
Whistlers ultimate anti-club night hosts Montreal post-hardcore band The Awkward Picture and Vancouver screamo punks Lights Below. Ph: 604-932-3338.
Who: Tom Hooper
Where: Mallard Lounge
Former lead singer of Canadian college-rock bands The Grapes of Wrath and Ginger plays quirky, folksy guitar and piano tunes at the cocktail hour (4-6 p.m.) and again in the evening after 9 p.m.
Who: Leth Dodis
Where: Crab Shack
Long-time Whistler party band plays all your favourite rock songs.
What: Open Mic Night
Where: Crystal Lounge
Shower singers and basement guitar gods get their turn in the spotlight.
Who: Suzanne Wilson
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Well known cover tunes and Emerald Isle classics. 7-11 p.m.
Who: Rob Funk
Where: Second Cup
Noon hour guitar tunes for the coffee crowd.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Soul Kitchen
Where: Tommy Africas
All the way from Washington D.C. Fort Knox is at this Kitchen table this week, mixing up funk, soul and breaks. Opening set by Mister Fister. The granddaddy of Whistler club nights at 11 years and counting. $7 cover. Doors at 10 p.m.
Who: DJ NT
Where: Buffalo Bills
Top 40 dance tunes keep the weekend vibe alive. Doors at 8 p.m.
Monday, August 9
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Slow Nerve Action
Where: Boot Pub
The local favourites are back for another crazy night of sexually charged, high-energy funk rock. Ph: 604-932-3338.
What: Reggae Night
Where: Moe Joes
Live reggae with laid back local band Big Up. Doors at 10 p.m.
What: Karaoke Night
Where: Crystal Lounge
Take the mic and let yourself go that Chicago ballad wont sing itself.
Who: Michael Sicoly
Where: Mallard Lounge
Singer/guitarist/piano man plays all the crowd pleasers at the cocktail hour (4-6 p.m.) and again in the evening after 9 p.m.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Pete
Where: Savage Beagle
Good time club tunes in the upstairs lounge and on the downstairs dance floor.
What: 80s Night
Where: Tommy Africas
Popular club night features DJ Ryder playing80s retro tracks all night long. Doors at 10 p.m.
Tuesday, August 10
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Open Mic Night
Where: Blacks Pub
Grab your guitar and take the mic or settle in with a pint and let other locals surprise you.
What: Comedy Night
Where: Buffalo Bills
Just back from Montreals Just for Laughs Festival, Vancouver comedians Paul Bae and Graham Clark perform at Bills weekly stand up night. Comedy starts: 9:30 p.m. Ph: 604-932-6613.
Who: Michael Sicoly
Where: Mallard Lounge
Singer/guitarist/piano man plays all the crowd pleasers at the cocktail hour (4-6 p.m.) and again in the evening after 9 p.m.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Naked babes on stage shake their booty for the boys (and girls) that like to watch.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Seanski
Where: Savage Beagle
The New York native spins the funkiest old and new school hip-hop tracks in the Beagle bass-ment. Doors at 9 p.m.
What: Cowgirls Inc.
Where: Moe Joes
Country and classic rock music with Coyote Ugly- style bartender antics. Saddle up and get ready to party. Doors at 9 p.m.
Wednesday, August 11
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Reel Alternatives Seducing Dr. Lewis
Where: Lost Lake Park
Quirky Quebecois comedy film about citizens of a remote town trying to convince a doctor to set up practice. A hit at the 2003 Whistler Film Festival. Film screens at dusk (approx. 10 p.m.) Food kiosks and live music at 8 p.m. Outdoor venue bring seating, dress appropriately. Tickets: $8, kids under 12 free. Shuttle from Gondola exchange before and after the film for 50 cents each way. Cancelled in event of bad weather. www.whistlerfilmfestival.com.
What: Reggae Wednesdays
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co.
Laid back jams (on the patio if its sunny) with local world beat troupe Kosta Man & The Back Hos starting at 4 p.m. Dancehall reggae tracks with DJ Phroh from 8 p.m. until late.
Who: Michael Sicoly
Where: Mallard Lounge
Singer/guitarist/piano man plays all the crowd pleasers at the cocktail hour (4-6 p.m.) and again in the evening after 9 p.m.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Piano-man sets the mood with lots of soul and R&B and jazzy lounge favourites.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Naked babes on stage shake their booty for the boys (and girls) that like to watch.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: Mat the Alien
Where: Moe Joes
The Alien has landed! Whistler turntablist with extra-terrestrial skills throws down hip-hop, funk, breaks, dancehall & drum n bass tracks. Doors at 9 p.m.
Who: DJ Rosco
Where: Savage Beagle
Hip-hop and R&B. Doors at 9 p.m.
What: Industry Night
Where: Buffalo Bills
Industry locals only until 10:30 p.m. After that, industry deals for everyone until the end of the night.
Thursday, August 12
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: The Hairfarmers
Where: Tapleys
Laid back patio party with the legendary local duo from 7 to 10 p.m.
Who: Melanie Dekker
Where: Mallard Lounge
Jazzy tunes with the Vancouver-based singer/songwriter at the cocktail hour (4-6 p.m.) and again in the evening after 9 p.m.
Who: Rob Thompson
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Easy-going rock n roll hits, pint-raising sing-a-longs and a touch of the blues. 8 p.m.-midnight.
Who: Cameron Chu with Bobby Taylor
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Motown recording artist joins the Bistros piano man for a night of old-time soul and R&B.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Rob Banks
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Cool eclectic hip-hop and soul tracks.
What: Double Daze Thursdaze
Where: Boot Pub
$100 pool tourney, darts and no techno or R&B guaranteed. Ph: 604-932-3338.
What: Locals Night
Where: Garfinkels
The biggest locals party in town.
Who: DJ Pete
Where: Savage Beagle
Good time club tunes in the upstairs lounge and on the downstairs dance floor.
UPCOMING EVENTS.
The Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash, Aug. 13.
By Divine Right, Aug. 17.
The Miniatures, Aug. 20.
The Floor, Aug. 22.
The Creaking Tree String Quartet, Aug 23.
Buckwheat Zydeco, Aug. 24.
The Tea Party, Aug. 29.