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., youll 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.
This weekend Tourism Whistler will unleash the Orchid Ensemble, playing some spiritually uplifting ancient instruments from China; the white-faced n quiet clown Cirque Alexander; and Rock-Paper-Scissors, mayhem at every turn. See mywhistler.com for a full schedule of appearances.
And dont forget the Farmers Market in the Upper Village ever Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.Friday, June 20
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Payday Party
Where: Merlins
The Hairfarmers must be hot under all that fur but nothing a cool glass of Gods nectar cant fix. Celebrate summer with Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg on the patio and later on the stage for a night to (try to) remember.
Who: Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
High energy Celtic, Irish and easy rock.
Who: Suzanne Wilson
Where: Crystal Lounge
Warm, imagery-loaded acoustic folk in pop foundations.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Old school jazz and R&B tributes with Chu and his piano.
Who: Monkey Business
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
What: Flavour Fridays
Where: Tommy Africas
A tasty mix of funk, hip hop, R&B and funky house with DJ Rob Banks.
What: Free At Last Fridays
Where: Maxx Fish
Kick in the weekend with hip hop, R&B and Top 40 classics from DJ Dizzy.
Who: DJ Peace Frog
Where: Buffalo Bills
Its the right night to get out and shake it at this Friday night frenzy.
Who: DJ R3
Where: Garfinkels
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 Joes
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, June 21
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Suzanne Wilson
Where: Crystal Lounge
Warm, imagery-loaded acoustic folk in pop foundations.
Who: Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
High energy Celtic, Irish and easy rock.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Old school jazz and R&B tributes with Chu and his piano.
Who: Monkey Business
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 Africas
DJ Mister Fister and Kori K deliver the popular hits, funky house, Latin and hip hop alongside Tommys go-go dancers for the best party in town.
What: Garfs Gone Wild
Where: Garfinkels
Its the biggest party in Whistler with DJ R3 playing all your favourite dance hits from yesterday, today and tomorrow.
Who: DJ Peacefrog
Where: Buffalo Bills
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 Joes
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
Cittas 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: Blacks Pub
Blacks has got one almighty new patio overlooking the bottom of the bike park and nows the time to break it in.
Where: Tapleys 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, its really got something for everyone.
Where: BBKs 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: Hozs Pub
In funky Creekside, enjoy one of Whistlers originals.
Sunday, June 22
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Farmers Market
Where: Upper Village at Blackcomb
Smooth sounding folk singer, Laura Nedelak, will be playing songs from her new album White Heart in the rotunda outside in the Chamois from noon to 3 p.m.
What: Anti-Club Nite
Where: Boot Pub
End This Week With Knives kick off this weekly No Bull Bonanza. No strippers, no hippes just punk rock music mixed with good movies and good prices for a damn good time.
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.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Soul Kitchen
Where: Tommy Africas
First time ever spinning electro clash at Tommys is Conrad Black from Swayzak Records & Shine Vancouver. Whistlers longest running club night.
Who: DJ Rich
Where: Buffalo Bills
Groove on the dance floor or play pool on the deck.
Monday, June 23
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: The Dears
Where: Boot Pub
Hot and heavy on their No Cities Left cross-country tour, Montreals melancholy symphony is a top notch live show. See story.
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 Bills
Contemporary classics to take to the dance floor.
What: Magnum Opus
Where: Tommy Africas
80s beats at their best with the Retro Machine DJ Ryder playing memorable tracks to pump, bump and jump to.
What: Everyones Welcome
Where: Garfinkels
Garfs staff have plenty to celebrate. Its Annie and Jeremys return after their wedding in Thailand, and its Mike, Colin and Lo-Cees birthdays too. Should be messy.
Tuesday, June 24
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Open Mic Night
Where: Blacks 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
Who: DJ Seanski
Where: Savage Beagle
New Yorks own Seanski breaks out the phattest tunes hip hop and old skool night, six years strong.
Wednesday, June 25
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Jully Black
Where: Garfinkels
Canadas First Lady of Soul brings her sultry vocals and a five piece R&B band to the Garfs basement. Hear why acts like Shaggy and Destinys Child all want to work with her. See story.
What: Industry Nite
Where: Crab Shack
Wes Makepeace helps get the locals over the weekly hump with acoustic rock covers and originals.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
If you like lots of skin and stilettos on stage, youll like this saucy spectacular.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Sensual Summer Latin Party
Where: Tommy Africas
A special event hosted by Scott Musgrave & Kara-Leah, helping Tommys kick off the summer with Latin beats from DJ Keph and Hebegebe. Dress formal & sensual Latin style.
What: Locals Night
Where: Moe Joes
From the Originals, purveying a good time since 1980.
What: Spare Grooves
Where: Maxx Fish
Whistlers 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 Bills
DJ Rich gives out lots of goodies to good boys and girls still working here during the spring.
Thursday, June 26
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: LUNA Party
Where: Meadow Park Pool
Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, LUNA throws a pool party. Watch JAWS on the big screen while you float around in fear. Just $2, showing at 10 p.m. See story for other events through summer.
Who: Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
High energy Celtic, Irish and easy rock.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Locals Night
Where: Garfinkels
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.
What: Ladies Night
Where: Moe Joes
Good times for good girls. Or bad ones. They dont discriminate!
What: Lounge Lizard
Where: Maxx Fish
Dont worry, its not just for lizards, cougars are welcome too. Sordid, eclectic sounds from DJ MP3.
What: Thirstdays
Where: Buffalo Bills
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
Wild Vs Farmed Salmon Debate, MY Place, June 28
WSFA Boogie Nights Party, Garfinkels, June 30
Xavier Rudd, Boot Pub, July 4-5
ARTrageous, Fairmont Chateau, July 5