SUMMERTIME STREET ENTERTAINMENT
For the little kids and the big kids at heart, the streets are alive with the sounds of comedy, colour 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 hilarious musical duo Two Good Men; the magical sounds of Miss Parfait and the juggling, jingling Hootin Harry. See mywhistler.com for a full schedule of appearances.
Friday, May 30
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
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: Leanne Lamour
Where: Crystal Lounge
Folky acoustics with real rock rhythms.
Who: Shark Bites
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 Love Fridays
Where: Maxx Fish
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
Top 40, hip hop and R&B in the red lounge or down below.
Saturday, May 31
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Hoja
Where: MY Place
Four guys from Saskatoon serve up an a capella pop performance to be proud of. See story.
Who: The Laura Nedelak Trio
Where: Whistler Tennis and Racquet Club Open House
Laura will be playing her fun, folky numbers on the brand new Wildwood patio from 3 to 6 p.m. Joining her will be stand-up bassist Jasper Clarke and keyboardist, Barry Feld.
Who: Leanne Lamour
Where: Crystal Lounge
Folky acoustics with real rock rhythms.
Who: Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Celtic, Irish and easy rock.
Who: Shark Bites
Where: Pemberton Hotel
Classic rock.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Old school jazz and R&B tributes with Chu and his piano.
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: 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: Off the Hook
Where: Tommy Africas
DJ Milton delivers the funk, R&B, hip hop and house 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
Top 40, hip hop and R&B 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 1
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
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 peel 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: Soul Kitchen
Where: Tommy Africas
Vinyl Ritchie, a.k.a. Wikkid Lestor, playing breaks, beats and electro. Whistlers longest running club night.
Who: DJ Rich
Where: Buffalo Bills
Groove on the dance floor or play pool on the deck.
Monday, June 2
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Monday Madness
Where: Adams Rib
Strong melodies and good grooves abound with this acoustic based roots n rock outfit from Toronto. Theyre on their summer tour across Canada with a string of club, TV and radio gigs promoting the new album Pushing Forward, Looking Back , so check em out.
Who: THENON
Where: Garfinkels
Heavy rock, metal and old school punk from THENON plus hip hop from DJ Frank Spinatra for this Cero party, a world-wide collaboration in kick-ass capers. 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 rare 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.
Tuesday, June 3
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
What: Payback Tuesdays
Where: Crab Shack
DJ Fat Larry lets the locals take a load off with a funkadelic atmosphere and specials that spell trouble.
What: Breakdance Night
Where: Maxx Fish
DJ "C" the Selecta hosts Whistlers freshest hip hop night. Show off your B-boy and B-girl moves all night long.
What: Jungle n Breaks
Where: Garfinkels
Vinyl Lab record and clothing store present DJs Jungle Soldier and Plastic Surgeon doin da drum & bass, and guests Marky Mark and Toddski bringin da breaks. Visuals by Remy.
Who: DJ Seanski
Where: Savage Beagle
New Yorks own Seanski breaks out the phattest tunes at Whistlers longest running hip hop and old skool night.
Wednesday, June 4
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Industry Nite
Where: Crab Shack
Wes Makepeace helps get the locals over the weekly hump with acoustic rock covers and originals.
Who: Guitar Doug
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Come celebrate the hairy ones new residency for the spring playing all the hits to heel and toe to.
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: 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, funk and soul with Rosco and word to your mother 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 5
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Suzanne Wilson
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Light and easy listening from the girl with the golden voice.
What: Open Mic Night
Where: Hozs Pub
Join Randy and friends filling in for WDC (who are on tour for a few weeks) for this brand new rock n roll acoustic jam session in Creekside. Pick up the guitars on offer or bring your own, from 9:30 p.m.
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 DJ Buddha 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 Joes
Good times for good girls. Or bad ones. They dont discriminate!
What: L80s Nite
Where: Maxx Fish
Face the retro-bution of DJ Mr. Fister as he plays all the trax you forgot you loved. Free for the ladies.
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
Leanne Lamours Hair Loss & Lobster Night, Ulis, June 6
13 th Annual Jazz and Blues Festival, June 13-15
Wheels In Motion Concert, Meadow Parklands, June 14
Farmers Markets Start, June 15
The Dears, Boot Pub. June 23