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 Whistlers 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 dont 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, childrens 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 Councils 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 Festivals 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: Blacks 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 Bearfoots hardworking piano man.
Who: Leth Dodis
Where: Moe Joes
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 Africas
Bikini shooter girls and hip-hop beats 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.
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, childrens 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 Bearfoots 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 Africas
Hip-hop, Top 40 and house tunes. Doors at 10 p.m.
What: Garfs Gone Wild
Where: Garfinkels
Top-40 hip-hop & dance tracks.
Who: DJ Peace Frog
Where: Buffalo Bills
Summer means its stagette season again at Bills. Dance with the brides-to-be to tunes by the mainstream mix-master. Doors at 8 p.m.
Who: DJ Easyleigh
Where: Moe Joes
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, childrens 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
Whistlers ultimate anti-club night features Vancouvers Sidesixtyseven and Mandown as well as the return of Sacramento Californias 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 Africas
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 Bills
Top 40 dance tunes keep the weekend vibe alive. Doors at 8 p.m.
Who: Triple H
Where: Moe Joes
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 Pubs 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 Joes
A new weekly live reggae music night starring laid back local band Big Up, a.k.a. Guitar Dougs reggae project.
What: Karaoke Night
Where: Crystal Lounge
Take the mic and let yourself go. That Chicago ballad wont 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 Africas
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 Bills
Weekly stand-up event features JP Mass and Jeffery Yu. Content and language warning: this shows 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: Blacks 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 its old and new school hip-hop youre lookin for, Seanskis the man.
What: Cowgirls Inc.
Where: Moe Joes
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 Hos 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 Joes
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 Bills
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: Garfinkels
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 Joes
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.