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Pique to Valley Listings July 9-15

This week's entertainment listings

SUMMERTIME STREET ENTERTAINMENT

Family fun all weekend long in various locations throughout Whistler Village. This weekend features an extravaganza of colourful characters in celebration of the first annual Whistler Arts and Music Festival. Look for fantastical physical theatre troupes BellaLuna and the Trollsons, the extraordinarily silly Colossal Canadian Couple, juggler Sand Northrup, stilt walkers, and human statues. Catch all the acts in one gala cabaret show on the main stage in Whistler’s Village Square Friday, July 9 and Saturday, July 10 at 7 p.m. For more information call the Whistler Activity & Information Centre at 604-938-2769 or go to www.mywhistler.com/wam.

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 9

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Whistler Arts & Music Festival

Where: Whistler Village, Various Locations

First day of brand new arts and music extravaganza. Musical performances by Mariachi del Sol, Tango Paradiso and the Squamish Nation Eagle Song Dancers 1-10 p.m. Artist demonstrations, street performers, children’s entertainers and more. For a full schedule drop by the Whistler Activity & Information Centre or go to www.mywhistler.com/wam.

What: ArtWalk — Opening Night

Where: Various Venues

Official launch of the Whistler Arts Council’s first annual Whistler Village ArtWalk – 17 traditional and non-traditional galleries exhibiting 20 local artists. Opening receptions in all venues 6:30-9 p.m. Music by Greasy Jack & Julie Ann Rigby, Josh Gontier, Kosta-Man, and The Rutherford Creek Collective. Tour maps available from the Whistler Activity & Information Centre, Whistler Chamber of Commerce, MY Place and at all venues. Part of Whistler Arts & Music Festival. www.mywhistler.com/wam.

What: Whistler Photographic Society Slideshow

Where: Village Square

DVD slideshow featuring works by more than a dozen local sharp-shooters set to music by local performers. Show starts at 10 p.m. Part of Whistler Arts & Music Festival. www.mywhistler.com/wam.

What: 2004 Panasonic Filmmaker Showdown Finalists

Where: Village Square

Free, outdoor screening of the top eight films from the 2004 Telus World Ski & Snowboard Festival’s 3 rd Annual 72 Hour Filmmaker Showdown contest. Films start: 10:20 p.m. Part of Whistler Arts & Music Festival. www.mywhistler.com/wam.

What: Comedy Show

Where: MY (Millennium) Place

Performances by laugh-masters Brad Muise, Dana Alexander, Toby Hargrave, John Beuhler, Kevin Foxx and Patrick Maliha. Shows at 9:30 and 11:30 p.m. – unique material at each, spicier material at late show. Tickets: $20. Ph: 604-935-8410. Part of Whistler Arts & Music Festival. www.mywhistler.com/wam.

What: Rob Funk Fridays

Where: Black’s Pub

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

Who: Trish Jamieson

Where: Crystal Lounge

Soulful acoustic covers and originals from the Pemberton gal.

Who: Bowen Boys

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Fiddle-driven Celtic pub favourites with locals Rob Thompson and Cam Salay.

Who: Taylor James

Where: Mallard Lounge

Everything from U2 to Joni Mitchell. at the cocktail hour (4-6 p.m.) and again in the evening after 9 p.m.

Who: Cameron Chu with Bobby Taylor

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

The gregarious Motown veteran performer is back to sing old time soul and R&B alongside the Bearfoot’s hardworking piano man.

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) that like to watch.

Who: Chick ’n Pyjammas

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 10

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Whistler Arts & Music Festival

Where: Whistler Village, Various Locations

Day two of brand new arts and music extravaganza. Musical performances by Tragically Hick, Soul Survivors, Bara-rumba, Rob Funk, the Squamish Nation Eagle Song Dancers and Rumba Calzada from noon to 10 p.m. Artist demonstrations, street performers, children’s entertainers and more. For a full schedule drop by the Whistler Activity & Information Centre or go to www.mywhistler.com/wam.

What: Reel Alternatives — The Snow Walker

Where: Lost Lake Park

Outdoor screening of award-winning Canadian film based on the Farley Mowat short story Walk Well My Brother . Event starts at 8 p.m. with food vendors and music by The Rutherford Creek Trio, film screens at 10 p.m. Tickets: $8 (kids under 12 free), available in advance from Whistler Activity & Information Centre and Nesters Market. Shuttle from Gondola Transit Exchange to Lost Lake Park starting at 8 p.m. 50 cents each way (no parking at Lost Lake Park). Part of Whistler Arts & Music Festival. www.mywhistler.com/wam.

What: Comedy Show

Where: MY (Millennium) Place

Performances by laugh-masters Brad Muise, Dana Alexander, Toby Hargrave, John Beuhler, Kevin Foxx and Patrick Maliha. Shows at 9:30 and 11:30 p.m. – unique material at each, spicier material at late show. Tickets: $20. Ph: 604-935-8410. Part of Whistler Arts & Music Festival. www.mywhistler.com/wam.

Who: Trish Jamieson

Where: Crystal Lounge

Soulful acoustic covers and originals from the Pemberton gal.

Who: Taylor James

Where: Mallard Lounge

Everything from U2 to Joni Mitchell at the cocktail hour (4-6 p.m.) and again in the evening after 9 p.m.

Who: Cameron Chu with Bobby Taylor

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

The gregarious Motown veteran performer is back to sing old time soul and R&B alongside the Bearfoot’s hardworking piano man.

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: Chick ’n Pyjammas

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 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.

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 11

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: Whistler Arts & Music Festival

Where: Whistler Village, Various Locations

Day three of brand new arts and music extravaganza. Musical performances by Josh Gontier, Tragically Hick, The Rutherford Creek Collective, Kosta-Man, and Greasy Jack & Julie Ann Rigby, from noon to 4 p.m. Artist demonstrations, street performers, children’s entertainers and more. For a full schedule drop by the Whistler Activity & Information Centre or go to www.mywhistler.com/wam.

What: The Punk Night

Where: Boot Pub

Whistler’s ultimate anti-club night features Vancouver’s Sidesixtyseven and Mandown as well as the return of Sacramento California’s Another Damn Disappointment. Ph: 604-932-3338.

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.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Soul Kitchen

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Toronto underground DJ legend Kenny Glasgow makes the trip west to throw down a signature set of kitschy retro techno and driving house beats. 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.

Who: Triple H

Where: Moe Joe’s

Hot, Handsome & Hungry – DJs Casey, Sam & Pete playing all your favourite party tunes. Doors at 10 p.m.

Monday, July 12

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: The Crowley Band

Where: Boot Pub

The Pub’s Monday Madness live music night goes metal this week. Classic headbanging covers and originals by the local heroes. Ph: 604-932-3338.

What: Reggae Mondays

Where: Moe Joe’s

A new weekly live reggae music night starring laid back local band Big Up, a.k.a. Guitar Doug’s reggae project.

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 13

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Comedy Night and House Party

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Weekly stand-up event features JP Mass and Jeffery Yu. Content and language warning: this show’s not for virgin ears! Afterwards, stick around and dance to house music tracks by DJ Milton. Comedy starts: 9:30 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. Prize for best cowboy hat. Yee-ha! Doors at 9 p.m.

Wednesday, July 14

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Reggae Wednesdays

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co.

Patio jams (weather permitting) with local world beat troupe Kosta Man & The Back Ho’s starting at 4 p.m. and dancehall tracks all night long with DJ Phroh.

Who: Wes Makepeace

Where: Crab Shack

Local boy plays raw acoustic rockers.

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.

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 15

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)

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.

What: Beach Party

Where: Moe Joe’s

Classic summertime tunes and a bikini contest with a $1,000 first prize. Doors at 10 p.m.

UPCOMING EVENTS.

The Fall of Summer, July 18.

DJ Tipper, July 18.

White Cowbell Oklahoma, July 18.

Kinnie Starr & Fiamma Fumana, July 20.

Greyboy, July 21.

Babe Gurr with Susan Holden, July 23.