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Pique to Valley Listings July 2-8

This week's entertainment listings

SUMMERTIME STREET ENTERTAINMENT

Family fun all weekend long in various locations throughout Whistler Village. This weekend has a special Canada Day twist – look for Corporal Dave Smith of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and his faithful partners Justice the horse and Moose Jaw the dog. Check out www.mywhistler.com for more information on various local and visiting performers.

And don’t forget the Whistler Farmers Market, every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Upper Village, rain or shine.

Friday, July 2

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Downtown Jay Brown

Where: Merlin’s

The local jam-master rocks out for Merlin’s first Payday Friday patio party of the summer.

What: Rob Funk Fridays

Where: Black’s Pub

Easy-going rock tunes with the versatile local musician and guests.

Who: Gordo

Where: Crystal Lounge

Good-time sing-a-long guitar tunes.

Who: Banshee

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

High-energy, foot stomping authentic Celtic music all the way from New Brunswick.

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.

Who: Leth Dodis

Where: Moe Joe’s

Rock covers by the Friday night regulars. (WDC minus Chad). 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) who like to watch.

Who: Show of Hands

Where: Pemberton Hotel

Classic rock.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJ Garth

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co.

Deep down ’n’ dirty funk and funky house tracks.

What: Bikini Fridays

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Bikini shooter girls and hip-hop beats with DJ Rob Banks. Doors at 10 p.m.

Who: DJ R3

Where: Garfinkel’s

Hip-hop and dance tracks.

Who: DJ Peace Frog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

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.

Saturday, July 3

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Gordo

Where: Crystal Lounge

Good-time sing-a-long guitar tunes.

Who: Rob Funk

Where: Mallard Lounge

Piano and guitar tunes with the good-natured local boy 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.

Who: Wil Mimnaugh

Where: Crab Shack

Hurricane Wil is back to wreak havoc on his trusty acoustic guitar. Rock and blues played with string-breaking intensity by the prairie-boy-with-a-mission. $5 cover.

Who: Banshee

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

High-energy, foot stomping authentic Celtic music all the way from New Brunswick.

Who: Rob Funk

Where: Second Cup

Afternoon guitar tunes for the coffee crowd.

Who: Show Of Hands

Where: Pemberton Hotel

Classic rock.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJ Seanski

Where: Savage Beagle

The New York native spins the funkiest old and new school hip-hop tracks to the Beagle bass-ment. Doors at 9 p.m.

Who: Mr. Fister

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

Eclectic electro tracks and dance-happy beats.

What: Goodtimes

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Hip-hop, Top 40 and house tunes with DJ Broken Arrow. Doors at 10 p.m.

What: Garf’s Gone Wild

Where: Garfinkel’s

Top-40 hip-hop & dance tracks.

Who: DJ Peace Frog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Summer means it’s stagette season again at Bill’s. Dance with the brides-to-be to tunes by the mainstream mix-master. Doors at 8 p.m.

Who: DJ Easyleigh

Where: Moe Joe’s

Old and new school party tunes that get the gals dancin’ on the pool tables. Doors at 9 p.m.

Sunday, July 4

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: Dayglo Abortions

What: The Punk Night

Where: Boot Pub

Whistler’s ultimate anti-club night brings back the notorious old-school Canadian punk legends. Locals The Antithesis and Vancouver folk-punk prophet Mr. Plow get things going. Ph: 604-932-3338.

Who: Banshee

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

High-energy, foot stomping authentic Celtic music all the way from New Brunswick.

Who: Leth Dodis

Where: Crab Shack

Whistler party band plays all your favourite rock covers.

What: Open Mic Night

Where: Crystal Lounge

Shower singers and basement guitar gods get their turn in the spotlight.

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.

Who: Rob Funk

Where: Second Cup

Afternoon guitar tunes for the coffee crowd.

What: Sunday Night Sound Lounge

Where: Wildseed Enoteca (Mount Currie)

Eclectic weekly live music night features local piano-man Barry Feld. Ph: 604-894-5567.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Soul Kitchen

Where: Tommy Africa’s

The man that started it all, DJ Czech is back at the Kitchen tables this week servin’ up electro and breaks tracks. The granddaddy of Whistler club nights at 11 years and counting. Doors at 10 p.m.

Who: DJ NT

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Mainstream dance tunes keep the weekend vibe alive. Doors at 8 p.m.

Monday, July 5

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Blue Quarter

Where: Boot Pub

Trippy instrumental jams for the Pub’s Monday Madness live music night. Ph: 604-932-3338.

What: Karaoke Night

Where: Crystal Lounge

Take the mic and let yourself go. That Chicago ballad won’t sing itself.

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.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJ Tanner

Where: Savage Beagle

Hip-hop & dancehall tunes for a full house.

What: ’80s Night

Where: Tommy Africa’s

DJ Ryder plays all the best retro tracks all night long. Doors at 10 p.m.

Tuesday, July 6

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Comedy Night

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

This week’s event: The Nasty Show — Part II. Not for those with sensitive ears – you’ve been warned! Show starts 9 p.m. Ph: 604-932-6613.

What: Open Mic Night

Where: Black’s Pub

Grab your guitar and take the mic or settle in with a pint and let other locals surprise you.

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: DJ Seanski

Where: Savage Beagle

If it’s old and new school hip-hop you’re lookin’ for, Seanski’s the man.

What: Cowgirls Inc.

Where: Moe Joe’s

Country and classic rock music with Coyote Ugly-style bar antics. Saddle up and get ready to party. Doors at 9 p.m.

Wednesday, July 7

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Lisa Patterson

Where: MY (Millennium) Place

Rootsy folk-pop with an eastern flair from the headstrong front woman and her eclectic supporting players. Show starts: 8 p.m. Tickets: $17-$20. Ph: 604-935-8410. www.whistlermillenniumpl.com.

What: Reggae Party

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co.

Afternoon patio jams (weather permitting) with local world beat troupe Kosta Man & The Back Ho’s and dancehall reggae tracks all night long with DJ Phroh.

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 Joe’s

The Alien has landed! A new weekly night for the Whistler turntablist with the extra-terrestrial skills. Hip-hop, funk, breaks, dancehall & drum ’n’ bass. No cover before 10 p.m.

Who: DJ Rosco

Where: Savage Beagle

Hip-hop and R&B. Doors at 9 p.m.

What: Industry Night

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Industry locals only until 10:30 p.m. Industry deals for everyone until the end of the night.

Thursday, July 8

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Guitar Doug

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Pint-raising pub music with the legendary local singer/guitar player.

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.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJ Rob Banks

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

Funky hip-hop, soul & R&B.

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: Garfinkel’s

The biggest locals’ party in town.

Who: DJ Derek

Where: Savage Beagle

Hip-hop, R&B and house tracks in the Beagle bass-ment.

Who: DJs Kenny & Andy

Where: Moe Joe’s

Mainstream dance floor rockers. Doors at 10 p.m.

UPCOMING EVENTS.

Whistler Arts & Music Festival, July 9-11.

DJ Tipper, July 18.

White Cowbell Oklahoma, July 18.

Kinnie Starr & Fiamma Fumana, July 20.

Greyboy, July 21.