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Pique to Valley Listings June 13 to 19

Friday, June 13 LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS What: Whistler Jazz and Blues Festival Free Concert Series Where: Skiers Plaza The base of Whistler Mountain’s Village Gondola is the place to be to dance or even just toe tap along.

Friday, June 13

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Whistler Jazz and Blues Festival Free Concert Series

Where: Skiers Plaza

The base of Whistler Mountain’s Village Gondola is the place to be to dance or even just toe tap along. Tonight from 12:30 to 10 p.m. is a showcase of jazz infused electronica from DJ Sandy Rae, Stormchild, Sekoya and DJ Abasi playing with saxophonist Iain Duncan.

Who: Indigo

Where: Araxi

An accomplished saxophonist, flutist and vocalist, come listen to Indigo’s internationally-influenced style from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.

Who: Crash

Where: Brewhouse

An interactive jam juke joint for all from 8 to 11 p.m.

Who: Wes Mackey

Where: Crystal Lounge

This South Carolina original belts out the blues from the deep south.

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

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

Who: Guitar Doug

Where: Merlin’s

The daddio of the Blackcomb patio is back to help Merlin’s kick off a fine summer season from 4 p.m.

Who: Bally Oak

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

A lively duo of guitar and fiddle doing all the Irish classics.

Who: Trama

Where: Pemberton Hotel

Classic rock.

What: Boot Ballet

Where: Boot Pub

Girls get their kit off to help the boys kick off their weekend.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJ Zak Santiago

Where: Garfinkel’s

One of the most sought-after DJs in Canada will play sexy, funky, Latin and jazz tinged tracks certain to fill the dance floor.

What: Flavour Fridays

Where: Tommy Africa’s

A tasty blend of funk, R&B and hip hop with DJ Rob Banks and the go-go girls.

What: Free Love Fridays

Where: Maxx Fish

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 Tone Ballone

Where: Moe Joe’s

Back by popular demand filling the floor with all your faves.

Who: DJ Derek

Where: Savage Beagle

Top 40, hip hop and R&B in the red lounge or down below.

Saturday, June 14

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Wheels In Motion Concert

Where: Meadow Park

Rick Hansen’s big event to raise money for spinal cord research will feature the Hairfarmers, games and give-aways. Race starts at 10:30 a.m. along the Valley Trail.

What: Whistler Jazz and Blues Festival Free Concert Series

Where: Skiers Plaza

The base of Whistler Mountain’s gondola is the place to be to dance or even just toe tap along. Today from noon to 10 p.m. will be a smorgasboard of jazz, funk, Latin and blues grooves.

Who: Hip Pocket

Where: Araxi

Funky grooves and classic jazz from this Vancouver trio from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.

Who: Wes Mackey

Where: Crystal Lounge

This South Carolina original belts out the blues from the deep south.

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

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

Who: Bally Oak

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

A lively duo of guitar and fiddle doing all the Irish classics.

Who: Trama

Where: Pemberton Hotel

Classic rock.

Who: Rob Funk

Where: Second Cup

Rain or shine, each afternoon Mr. Funk will be serving up classic songs to drink coffee to.

Who: Laura Nedelak

Where: Blenz Coffee Shop

Head down to the Marketplace caffeine cavern from 7 to 10 p.m. to listen to fun, from-the-heart acoustics from her new album White Heart.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: J-Dub

Where: Garfinkel’s

Chicago’s godfather of the heavy soul technique brings the good times to Garf’s. DJ Abasi opens. See story.

What: Championship Vinyl

Where: Maxx Fish

DJ Keph rules the floor with a vinyl fist throwing down uber-sexy funk, R&B, soul and hip hop.

What: Good Times

Where: Tommy Africa’s

A full bag of party music from funky house, popular hits and anthems with DJ Kori K and the go-go dancers.

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

Top 40, hip hop and R&B 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, June 15

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Whistler Jazz and Blues Festival Free Concert Series

Where: Skiers Plaza

The base of Whistler Mountain’s gondola is the place to be to dance or even just toe tap along. Today from noon to 7:30 p.m. will be a smorgasboard of jazz, funk, Latin and blues grooves.

What: Fathers Day Jazz and Blues Brunch

Where: Wildflower Café

Whistler’s own Cameron Chu churns out the best blues and jazz around from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Chateau Whistler’s Wildflower Café. See story.

What: Farmers Market

Where: Upper Village

Get all the goodness from the country at the base of Blackcomb from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Sunday through the summer. Yummy food, cheap fruit and vegies plus music, art and book stalls.

Who: WDC

Where: Crab Shack

These boys are fresh and feisty following the New Music West Showcase where they played to a packed crowd at the famous peeler parlour, the Penthouse.

What: Open Mic night

Where: Crystal Lounge

Humble home music-makers take to the stage for a casual evening of untapped talent.

Who: Rob Funk

Where: Second Cup

Rain or shine each afternoon Mr. Funk will be serving up classic songs to drink coffee to.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Whistler Jazz and Blues VIP Wrap Party

Where: Garfinkel’s

The best local DJs dish up a smooth and sultry blend of jazz-infused, funk-filled rhythms to close the festival right.

What: Soul Kitchen

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Resident Soul Kitchen legend DJ Czech plays electro and breaks. 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, June 16

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Monday Night Madness

Where: Boot Pub

After all that jazz, get back to the rasta man with some dub trinity and reggae rhythms from Fredlocks.

What: Metal Mondays

Where: Garfinkel’s

The Crowley Band show off their tans. Yeah right, as if these guys ever see daylight. Expect a sizzling summer set of death-related ditties and eardrum destruction.

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 rare 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.

Tuesday, June 17

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

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.

What: Das Boot Ballet

Where: Boot Pub

A flesh fest for the fellas featuring exotic dancing girls.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Jungle ’n’ Breaks

Where: Garfinkel’s

Vinyl Lab Records presents a Resident Rinse Out with Jungle Soldier, Plastic Surgeon and Toddski throwing down the phattest beats in Whistler.

Who: DJ Seanski

Where: Savage Beagle

New York’s own Seanski breaks out the phattest tunes at Whistler’s longest running hip hop and old skool night.

Wednesday, June 18

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Industry Nite

Where: Crab Shack

Wes Makepeace and Pete from WDC take turns to help get the locals over the weekly hump with acoustic rock.

Who: Guitar Doug

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

The hairy one with all the hits goes great with Guinness.

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

Who: Brickhouse

Where: Moe Joe’s

A live and lickin’ good time with this fun and funky band from Van playing all the hits you love.

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, funk and soul with Rosco and word to your mother – 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, June 19

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Andrea Graham

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Folky, rootsy and Irish-influenced acoustic gems.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Locals Night

Where: Garfinkel’s

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

Who: DJ Tanner

Where: Savage Beagle

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

What: Ladies Night

Where: Moe Joe’s

Good times for good girls. Or bad ones. They don’t discriminate!

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

The Dears, Boot Pub, June 23

Jully Black, Garfinkel’s, June 25

Sensual, Tommy Africa’s, June 25

Farmed vs. Wild Salmon Debate, MY Place, June 28

Totally Hip, Boot Pub, June 30

Xavier Rudd, Boot Pub, July 4-5