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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.

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., you’ll never know quite what to expect when you walk along the strolls. Places to watch out for are the Village Common, Town Plaza Gazebo, Village Square, Mountain Square, and the Marketplace.

See www.mywhistler.com for a full schedule of appearances. And don’t forget the Farmers Market in the Upper Village ever Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Friday, July 4

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Xavier Rudd

Where: Boot Pub

Is there anything this guy can’t didgeridoo? With a voice like Ben Harper and a collection of world instruments at the ready this one-man band gives off one peace-loving dancing vibe. Show starts 10 p.m.

What: 4 th Up North Party

Where: Hoz’s Pub

Party in the Creek tonight with the Freakers Ball Band, reuniting to pay tribute to the late local legend, Roger Barntham. The dinner dance starts at 7 p.m. with live music at 9 p.m. See story.

What: Payday Party

Where: Merlin’s

Guitar Doug is the daddy-o of the patio for a rollicking good time where locals spend their pay cheques all for a good cause — it’s the weekend.

Who: Bowen Boys

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

High energy Celtic, Irish and easy rock with Rob Thompson and Cam Salay See story.

Who: Leanne Lamour

Where: Crystal Lounge

Smooth rock rhythms from this local acoustic talent.

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: Flavour Fridays

Where: Tommy Africa’s

A tasty mix of funk, hip hop, R&B and funky house with DJ Rob Banks.

What: Independence Day Delivery

Where: Maxx Fish

Kick in the big U.S. long weekend with hip hop, R&B and Top 40 classics from DJ Dizzy.

Who: DJ Peace Frog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

It’s the right night to get out and shake it at this Friday night frenzy.

Who: DJ R3

Where: Garfinkel’s

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 Joe’s

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, July 5

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: ARTrageous

Where: Fairmont Chateau

It’s a carnival of art and music with latin musicians, hot house DJs, a bluegrass band and more than 20 of Whistler’s best and freshest artists. See story.

Who: Xavier Rudd

Where: Boot Pub

Is there anything this guy can’t didgeridoo? With a voice like Ben Harper and a collection of world instruments at the ready this one-man band gives off one peace-loving dancing vibe. Show starts 10 p.m.

What: Open Mike Jam Nite

Where: Dusty’s

Join Grateful Greg and Creekside Phil for a jam on stage. Bring an instrument or use one of theirs from 9 p.m.

Who: Leanne Lamour

Where: Crystal Lounge

Smooth rock rhythms from this local acoustic talent.

Who: Bowen Boys

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

High energy Celtic, Irish and easy rock with Rob Thompson and Cam Salay See story.

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

Who: DJ Dizzy

Where: Maxx Fish

DJ Dizzy kicks in your weekend with hip hop, R&B, Top 40 and classic tunes.

What: Good Times

Where: Tommy Africa’s

DJ Mister Fister and Kori K deliver the popular hits, funky house, Latin and hip hop alongside Tommy’s go-go dancers for the best party in town.

What: Garf’s Gone Wild

Where: Garfinkel’s

It’s the biggest party in Whistler with DJ R3 playing all your favourite dance hits from yesterday, today and tomorrow.

Who: DJ Peacefrog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

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 Joe’s

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

Citta’s 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: Black’s Pub

Black’s has got one almighty new patio overlooking the bottom of the bike park and now’s the time to break it in.

Where: Tapley’s 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 is voted best apres’ bar in Whistler time and time again. Indoors or outdoors, playing pool or picking at plates of nibblies, it’s really got something for everyone.

Where: BBK’s 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 on the walls every month.

Where: Hoz’s Pub

In funky Creekside, enjoy one of Whistler’s originals.

Sunday, July 6

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 and live music.

What: Punk Nite

Where: Boot Pub

It’s an anti club night punk rock, skate movies and no city clickers or hippies.

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 Africa’s

First time ever spinning electro clash at Tommy’s is Conrad Black from Swayzak Records & Shine Vancouver. Whistler’s longest running club night.

Who: DJ Rich

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Groove on the dance floor or play pool on the deck.

Monday, July 7

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Monday Night Madness

Where: Boot Pub

You never know quite what to expect, but it’s always live and always funky, or reggae rhythms to start the week off right. Music starts 10 p.m.

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 Bill’s

Contemporary classics to take to the dance floor.

What: Magnum Opus

Where: Tommy Africa’s

’80s beats at their best with the Retro Machine DJ Ryder playing memorable tracks to pump, bump and jump to.

What: Everyone’s Welcome

Where: Garfinkel’s

Garf’s staff have plenty to celebrate. It’s Annie and Jeremy’s return after their wedding in Thailand, and it’s Mike, Colin and Lo-Cee’s birthdays too. Should be messy.

Tuesday, July 8

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Gravity Volunteer Recruitment Night

Where: the former Death By Chocolate shop

If you’re interested in helping out at the Summer Gravity Mountain Bike Festival, come down and see what jobs you can get. There’s all sorts of perks for putting in a day’s work. See story.

Who: Wil Mimnaugh

Where: Crab Shack

He’s back and better than ever. The certifiable guitar legend gives it some for his Whistler fans. A show not to miss if you like rock ‘n roll done right.

What: Open Mic Night

Where: Black’s Pub

Get cosy and cop some new talent at this impromptu showing, and perhaps even play an instrument yourself.

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Old school jazz and R&B tributes with Chu and his piano.

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 York’s own Seanski breaks out the phattest tunes – hip hop and old skool night, six years strong.

Who: DJ Hot Tunes

Where: Moe Joe’s

A night out for those whose weekends fall mid week.

Wednesday, July 9

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Wil Mimnaugh and Wes Makepeace

Where: Crab Shack

Wil’s back and better than ever. The certifiable guitar legend gives it some for his Whistler fans. A show not to miss if you like rock ‘n roll done right. Wes Makepeace will join him for a sweaty set to remember.

Who: Guitar Doug

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

The lovable local larrikin plays all the rock and blues hits in his own cool cat style.

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Old school jazz and R&B tributes with Chu and his piano.

What: Das Boot Ballet

Where: Boot Pub

If you like lots of skin and stilettos on stage, you’ll like this saucy spectacular.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Locals’ Night

Where: Moe Joe’s

From the Originals, purveying a good time since 1980.

What: Spare Grooves

Where: Maxx Fish

Whistler’s 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.

What: Wasted Wednesdays

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

DJ Rich gives out lots of goodies to good boys and girls still working here during the spring.

Thursday, July 10

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Andrea Graham

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Fine acoustic covers are the perfect accompaniment for a pint of the dark stuff.

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Old school jazz and R&B tributes with Chu and his piano.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Locals Night

Where: Garfinkel’s

Whistler's best DJs every week are rotating to bring you the best dance party you locals’ could ask for. This week features body, mind and soul cleansing with Kori K and resident DJ Trixx.

Who: DJ Tanner

Where: Savage Beagle

Return of the digital underdogg. Hip hop, funk and breaks on three decks. Locals night with all ladies free before 11 p.m.

Who: Leth Dodis

Where: Moe Joe’s

Local new age band doing with three what it takes most bands to do with four.

What: Lounge Lizard

Where: Maxx Fish

Don’t worry, it’s not just for lizards, cougars are welcome too. Sordid, eclectic sounds from DJ MP3.

What: Thirstdays

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

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.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Summer Gravity Festival, July 14 — 20.

Wayne Lee, Buffalo Bill’s, July 16

Altitude Summer Adventure Camp, July 28 — Aug 2

BBQ Championships. Dusty’s, August 1

Weetama, August 8 - 17

Gordon Downie, Garfinkel’s, August 29