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Pique to Valley Listings July 23-29

This week's entertainment listings

SUMMERTIME STREET ENTERTAINMENT

Family fun all weekend long in various locations throughout Whistler Village. This weekend’s CrankWorx Mountainbike Festival brings Dangerous Dan’s Flowshow stunt riders and the Baia Brothers trials crew to the Village Stroll. For more information call the Whistler Activity & Information Centre at 604-938-2769 or go to www.mywhistler.com.

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 23

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Billy & The Lost Boys

Where: CrankWorx Main Stage

Vancouver happy-punk trio plays a free show at 2 p.m. on the main stage at the base of the bike park. Part of CrankWorx Freeride Mountain Bike Festival.

Who: Los Furios

Where: CrankWorx Main Stage

Latino ska heroes play a free show at 6 p.m. on the main stage at the base of the bike park. Part of CrankWorx Freeride Mountain Bike Festival.

What: 4 th Annual Pemberton Country Jamboree

Where: Pemberton Heritage Museum Grounds

Day one kicks off at 6 p.m. with Pony Espresso ride for all the ‘cappuccino cowpokes.’ Opening ceremonies at 7 p.m. Poker ride, live country music and cowboy poetry. Beer gardens 6-11:30 p.m. Ph: 604-894-6175.

Who: Babe Gurr and Susan Holden with Plan B

Where: MY (Millennium) Place

Vancouver easy rock solo artist Gurr headlines. Local gal Holden and her newly formed band Plan B play the opening set. A night of guitar-driven tunes and independent spirit. Show starts: 8 p.m. Tickets: $17/$20. Ph: 604-935-8410. www.whistlermillenniumpl.com.

What: Triple Threat Fridays

Where: Crab Shack

A new weekly night featuring the holy trinity of good times – open jam, karaoke and disco tracks by DJ Steve Jiu. Let the weekend begin!

What: Rob Funk Fridays

Where: Black’s 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.

Who: Michael Sicoly

Where: Mallard Lounge

Singer/guitarist/piano man plays all the crowd pleasers. In the lounge at the cocktail hour from 4 to 6 p.m. and again in the evening after 9 p.m.

Who: Cameron Chu with Bobby Taylor

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Motown recording artist joins the Bistro’s piano man for a night of old-time soul and R&B.

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: Shark Bites

Where: Pemberton Hotel

Classic rock.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Bikini Fridays

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Bikini shooter girls and hip-hop and R&B 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.

Who: DJ Garth

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

Deep down ’n’ dirty funky house tracks.

Saturday, July 24

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: 4 th Annual Zero Ceiling Fundraiser Barbecue

Where: Skier’s Plaza (Whistler Village)

Starting at noon, stop by for hotdogs and corn on the cob and support a local charity that offers underprivileged youth the chance to learn to ski and snowboard.

Who: Curtis Santiago

Where: CrankWorx Main Stage

Funky Vancouver hip-hop MC throws down at 4 p.m. on the main stage at the base of the bike park. Part of CrankWorx Freeride Mountain Bike Festival.

Who: Yoko Casionos

Where: CrankWorx Main Stage

Eclectic Vancouver indie rockers play a free show at 8 p.m. on the main stage at the base of the bike park. Part of CrankWorx Freeride Mountain Bike Festival.

Who: BC/DC

Where: Longhorn Saloon

For those about to rock... we salute the notorious band from the B.C. Interior who must have the biggest balls of them all to claim that the Aussie blokes are covering them and not vice versa. Angus Hung et al are in town for the Oakley industry party. Craziness will ensue.

What: 4 th Annual Pemberton Country Jamboree

Where: Pemberton Heritage Museum Grounds

Day two features 4H show, poker ride, crafts market, live country music and cowboy poetry. Beer gardens 1-7 p.m. Evening hoedown featuring Seldom Heard (the band formerly known as Tragically Hick) at 8 p.m. Hoedown tickets: $10. Ph: 604-894-6175.

Who: Suzanne Wilson

Where: Crystal Lounge

Sheryl Crow-style vocals backed by acoustic guitar covering everything from 60s folk classics to modern rockers.

Who: Michael Sicoly

Where: Mallard Lounge

Singer/guitarist/piano man plays all the crowd pleasers. In the lounge at the cocktail hour from 4 to 6 p.m. and again in the evening after 9 p.m.

Who: Cameron Chu with Bobby Taylor

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Motown recording artist joins the Bistro’s 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.

Who: Rob Funk

Where: Second Cup

Afternoon guitar tunes for the coffee crowd.

Who: Shark Bites

Where: Pemberton Hotel

Classic rock.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: Mister Fister

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co.

Eclectic electro tracks and dance happy beats.

Who: DJ Seanski

Where: Savage Beagle

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 Africa’s

Hip-hop, Top 40 and house tunes. Doors at 10 p.m.

What: Garf’s Gone Wild

Where: Garfinkel’s

Top-40 hip-hop & dance tracks with DJ Rob Banks.

Who: DJ Peace Frog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Summer means it’s stagette season again and Bill’s is stagette central. Mainstream tunes for the brides to be and their Cosmopolitan-chugging cohorts. Doors at 8 p.m.

Sunday, July 25

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.

What: 4 th Annual Pemberton Country Jamboree

Where: Pemberton Heritage Museum Grounds

Day three features a pancake breakfast (8 a.m.), cowboy church, 4H show, poker ride, live country music and cowboy poetry. Beer gardens 1-5 p.m. Ph: 604-894-6175.

What: The Punk Night

Where: Boot Pub

Whistler’s ultimate anti-club night features Vancouver hardcore bands Attack Machine and Cry of the Afflicted this week. Ph: 604-932-3338.

Who: Suzanne Wilson

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Rock and folk favourites and Emerald Isle-flavoured classics with the local songstress.

Who: Leth Dodis

Where: Crab Shack

Long-time 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: Rob Funk

Where: Second Cup

Afternoon guitar tunes for the coffee crowd.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Soul Kitchen

Where: Tommy Africa’s

London, Ontario’s DJ Nitin mixes up tech house and electro tracks at the Kitchen tables this week. The granddaddy of Whistler club nights at 11 years and counting. Doors at 10 p.m.

Who: DJ NT

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Top 40 dance tunes keep the weekend vibe alive. Doors at 8 p.m.

Monday, July 26

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: The Bad Sons of Punk Rock Tour

Where: Garfinkel’s

Punk rock extravaganza featuring The Big Collapse, The Full Blast, Alucard and Honeysuckle. Tickets: $6 at the door. www.mountainpromotions.net.

Who: Threat From Outer Space

Where: Boot Pub

Trippy instrumental hip-hop/dub/funk grooves by the Vancouver four-piece band for the Boot’s Monday Madness live music night. Ph: 604-932-3338.

What: Reggae Night

Where: Moe Joe’s

Weekly 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 won’t sing itself.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJ Tanner

Where: Savage Beagle

Hip-hop & dancehall tunes for a full house.

What: ’80s Night

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Popular club night features DJ Ryder playing all the best retro tracks all night long. Doors at 10 p.m.

Tuesday, July 27

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

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.

What: Comedy Night

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Weekly stand-up event features Vancouver funny girls Erica Sigerdson and Rachael desLauriers. Comedy starts: 9:30 p.m. Ph: 604-932-6613.

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 bartender antics. Yee-ha!

Wednesday, July 28

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Midsummer Night’s Dream Party

Where: Garfinkel’s

Locals’ appreciation night and fundraiser for a Whistler resident fighting cancer. 50 cents from every Jägermeister purchase donated to the cause. Donations also accepted at the door. Local DJs on the decks. Semi-formal dress. Doors at 9 p.m. Ph: 604-932-2323.

What: Reel Alternatives — The Delicate Art of Parking

Where: Lost Lake Park

Hit mockumentary about Vancouver parking attendants from the 2003 Whistler Film Festival screens under the stars as part of the Festival’s Reel Alternatives summer series. Director Trent Carlson in attendance. Film starts at dusk. Outdoor venue – bring seating, dress appropriately. Tickets: $8; kids under 12 free. Shuttle from Gondola exchange before and after the film for $0.50. www.whistlerfilmfestival.com.

What: Reggae Wednesdays

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co.

Laid back jams (on the patio if it’s sunny) with local world beat troupe Kosta Man & The Back Ho’s from 4 to 8 p.m. and DJ Phroh spinning dancehall reggae tracks until the end of the night.

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! 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 Bill’s

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

Thursday, July 29

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Lunafliks — The Rage in Placid Lake

Where: Lost Lake Park

Quirky comedy about an outsider teen who goes as conservative as possible to rebel against freethinking hippie parents. Part of Whistler Community Services’ LUNA program – Late and Unique Nighttime Alternatives to the bar and club scene for young adults. Film starts at dusk. Outdoor venue – bring seating, dress appropriately. Tickets: $2 LUNA members, $4 non-members. Shuttle from Gondola exchange before and after the film for $0.50. www.lunawhistler.com.

Who: Rob Thompson

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Easy-going rock ’n’ roll hits, pint-raising sing-a-longs and a touch of the blues with one half of local duo The Bowen Boys.

Who: Cameron Chu with Bobby Taylor

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Motown recording artist joins the Bistro’s piano man for a night of old-time soul and R&B.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJ Rob Banks

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

Eclectic hip-hop & funky breaks.

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.

UPCOMING EVENTS.

Fake Cops, July 30.

Pemberton Barn Dance, July 31.

Naked Music featuring Lisa Shaw & Mauricio Alvarez, July 31.

Faith Hill with Natalie MacMaster, Aug. 7.

Matthew Good with Wil, Aug 8.

The Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash, Aug. 13.