Friday, Oct. 10
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Oktoberfest
Where: Whistler Village
Whistlers annual Oktoberfest kicks off with a parade through the village at 4 p.m. followed by the tapping of the keg in the Village Common with small samples of celebratory beer. Check out www.mywhistler.com for a complete schedule of Oktoberfest events.
What: Oktoberfest Feast
Where: Telus Conference Centre at Whistler
A Bavarian buffet with live oom-pah-pah bands Al & the Alpiners and the Beerbarrels and performances by the Edelweiss Dancers and comedy duo Weiner & Schnitzel. 5-11 p.m. Tickets $39.95 (does not include cash bar) available at the venue or in advance from the Whistler Activity Centre. Ph: 604-938-2769. Check out www.mywhistler.com for a complete schedule of Oktoberfest events.
What: Pencil Party African Fundraiser
Where: Garfinkels
Dance the night away to a lineup of Whistlers best DJs in support of local girl Sheridan Porteous quest to travel to Uganda and volunteer with African Child Foundation. All proceeds donated to the Foundation, which helps children orphaned by AIDS. Bring a packet of pencils or crayons to donate to Ugandan school children. Doors at 9:30 p.m. Ph: 604-935-0886.
Who: Murphys Lagh
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
High energy Celtic, Irish and easy rock tunes from this guitar and fiddle duo.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Old school jazz and R&B tributes with Chu and his piano.
Who: The Groove
Where: Pemberton Hotel
Classic rock.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
Buck naked babes shake their booty for the boys. Bring tips.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Flavour Fridays
Where: Tommy Africas
DJ Rob Banks spins all your favourite hip hop, R&B and Top 40 hits from 10 p.m. on.
Who: DJ Peace Frog
Where: Buffalo Bills
Its the right night to get out and shake it at this Friday night frenzy. Ladies get in free until 11 p.m.
Who: DJ R3
Where: Garfinkels
Dance the night away to a mix of hip hop and R&B.
Who: DJ Tone Ballone
Where: Moe Joes
Back by popular demand, Tone plays the faves that fill the floor.
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, Oct. 11
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Oktoberfest
Where: Whistler Village
A variety of events throughout the day for adults and kids, including dance lessons, beer stein making, rootbeer gardens, street performers, pumpkin carving, a bike tour and the WAG-sponsored pet-friendly Volksmarch. A complete schedule of events is online at www.mywhistler.com or from the Whistler Activity & Information Centre at 604-938-2769.
What: Belgian Beer Dinner
Where: Aubergine Grill - Westin Resort & Spa
Chef Hans Stierli rolls out a special Oktoberfest menu. 6-10 p.m. Tickets $65. Ph: 604-935-4344 for reservations.
What: Bavarian Beerhall Brew-Ha-Ha
Where: Telus Conference Centre at Whistler
A Munich-style beerhall party featuring brewery tastings, food kiosks, performances by the Edelweiss Dancers, comedy by Weiner & Schnitzel, and oom-pah-pah bands Al & the Alpiners and the Beerbarrels. 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Tickets $25 (includes brewery tastings but not cash bar) available at the venue or in advance from the Whistler Activity Centre. Ph: 604-938-2769. Log onto www.mywhistler.com for a complete schedule of Oktoberfest events.
Who: Guitar Doug
Where: Blacks Pub
Oktoberfest German food and beverage specials, plus a performance by the hirsute crowd-pleaser and local legend. Show starts 8 p.m.
Who: Rob Funk
Where: Second Cup
Chill tunes on weekend afternoons for those who want to sit a while and sip their coffee.
Who: Murphys Lagh
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
High energy Celtic, Irish and easy rock tunes from this guitar and fiddle duo.
Who: John Bottomly
Where: Crystal Lounge
Bottomly can throw down anything, from rock to funk to pop to folk, with his trusty acoustic guitar at his side.
Who: The Groove
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.
What: Antinori Winemakers Dinner
Where: Bearfoot Bistro
The Tuscan vineyard complements their wines with a $95/plate meal featuring Saltspring Island rack of lamb. Doors at 7 p.m., dinner at 7:30 p.m. Ph: 604-932-3433 for tickets and reservations.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Good Times
Where: Tommy Africas
Dance the night away with DJ Trix spinning funky house, hip-hop and Top 40. Join the go-go dancers at the best party in town.
What: Garfs Gone Wild
Where: Garfinkels
DJ R3 throws down silky smooth hip-hop, dance and old-skool thatll keep you movin and groovin all night.
Who: DJ Peace Frog
Where: Buffalo Bills
The master of the mainstream mix doing his thing 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 playing all the faves that fill the dance floor.
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 an 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 was voted best aprés bar in Whistler. Indoors or outdoors, playing pool or picking at plates of nibblies, its 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.
Where: Hozs Pub
In funky Creekside, enjoy a Whistler original with an excellent patio for watching the sun set.
Sunday, Oct. 12
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Farmers Market
Where: Upper Village at Blackcomb
Procrastinators take note! Its the Markets last weekend. The last chance before next spring to check out the eclectic mix of arts, crafts, fashions, foods, produce and people, and a great opportunity to snag an early Christmas gift or two. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
What: New World Disorder IV Ride the Lightening Movie Premiere
Where: MY (Millennium) Place Theatre
The fourth film in Freeride Entertainments scene-defining series will make you want to ride all winter. Screening in conjunction with the weekends Huckfest mountain bike events. Shows at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Tickets $9.99 at the box office. Ph: 604-935-8410.
Who: Rob Funk
Where: Second Cup
Chill tunes on weekend afternoons for those who want to sit a while and sip their coffee.
What: Punk Night featuring Shyne Factory and Dionisus
Where: Boot Pub
Skaters and anti-clubbers join with indie punk bands to take back the night. Tickets $5. See story.
What: Wing night featuring WDC
Where: Crab Shack
High energy rock band plus 10 cent chicken wings equals good times all around.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Old school jazz and R&B tributes with Chu and his piano.
What: Open Mic night
Where: Crystal Lounge
Humble shower singers and basement guitar gods take the stage for a casual evening of untapped talent.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Vadim with Yarah Bravo, First Rate & Insides Out
Where: Garfinkels
The Ninjatunes artist brings his enigmatic grooves to town, along with MC Yarah Bravo and Scratch Pervert DJ First Rate. Vancouver hip-hop collective Insides Out start the night off right. Tickets $10 at the door.
What: Soul Kitchen
Where: Tommy Africas
The Kitchens special this week is DJ Kori K spinning house and breaks to celebrate his birthday. The granddaddy of Whistler club nights at 10 years and counting.
Who: DJ Rich
Where: Buffalo Bills
Keep the weekend going! DJ Rich will make you feel like its Saturday night all over again.
Monday, Oct. 13
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Wes Makepeace
Where: Crab Shack
Celebrate Thanksgiving with a $10 buffet and the tunes of a local acoustic guitar god.
What: Missoula Childrens Theatre Auditions
Where: Myrtle Philip Community School
The international theatre company rolls into town fully equipped to put on a musical production of the Frog Prince on Saturday, Oct. 18. All they need is a cast of 50-60 kids from kindergarten to Grade 6. Auditions start at 4 p.m. No preparation necessary. Check out www.mctinc.org, or call the Whistler Arts Council at 604-935-8419 for more information.
Who: Freeflow
What: Monday Madness
Where: Boot Pub
Chill out and dance to funky urban reggae tunes from the Commercial Street gurus of groove. Tickets $5 at the door.
What: Karaoke Night
Where: Crystal Lounge
Go belt out a rocker to celebrate making it through the weekend.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Rob Banks
Where: Savage Beagle
Underground and old skool grooves in the sultry upstairs bar or dancing down below whatever youre up for.
Who: DJ Richie Rich
Where: Buffalo Bills
Bills is a good ol time any night of the week, whether youre a hip young scenester or an ageing rocker.
What: 80s Night
Where: Tommy Africas
Re-live the era that brought you Crocket and Tubbs by rocking out to track after memorable track from retro machine DJ Ryder.
Tuesday, Oct. 14
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Denise Djokic & David Jalbert
Where: Eagle Eye Theatre, Squamish
The Howe Sound Arts Association continues their season with a performance by youthful classical music stars Djokic on cello and Jalbert on piano. Show starts 8 p.m. Tickets $15-$20 available at the venue and in advance from Billies Bouquet, Highland Video, and Mostly Books in Squamish. Ph: 604-898-9411 or log onto www.housesoundarts.org.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Beautiful babes lose the tutus and flaunt their flexibility.
What: Open Mic Night
Where: Blacks Pub
Get cozy and check out some new talent at this impromptu showing. Might even be time to dust off that old guitar.
What: Open Mic Night
Where: Moe Joes
Think you got what it takes to be a singer? No time like the present to find out.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Seanski
Where: Savage Beagle
New Yorks own Seanski throws down phat tunes hip hop and old skool night, six years strong.
Who: DJ Peace Frog
Where: Buffalo Bills
Peace Frog keeps the vibe happy and the room cozy.
Wednesday, Oct.15
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Valdy
Where: MY (Millennium) Place Theatre
A Canadian folk icon celebrates his latest album, Viva Valdy: Live at Last, a double release featuring one live and one studio CD. Show starts 8 p.m. Tickets $16-$20 available from box office. Ph: 604-935-8410.
Who: Wes Makepeace with Jay Greenway
Where: Crab Shack
Guitar tunes played by local boys and good deals for the hard-working skater crowd.
Who: Guitar Doug
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
The man, the hair, the legend. Doug strums tunes worth a toast of your pint.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
A flesh-fest for the fellas.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Locals Night
Where: Moe Joes
From the Originals, purveying a good time since 1980.
What: Locals Groove Nite
Where: Buffalo Bills
DJ Peace Frog and the bartenders keep the hometown crowd happy.
What: Strictly Underground
Where: Garfinkels
DJ Milton sends out house, breaks and tribal beats.
What: Waxed Wednesday
Where: Savage Beagle
Hip hop with Rosco, and like every night at the Beagle, locals always get in free.
Thursday, Oct. 16
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Sharkys Machine
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Classic rock and sing-a-long drinking songs.
Who: Music Store Randy & Tiny Elvis with special guests
Where: The Keg
Good old rock n roll favourites from 9 p.m. on.
Who: Leth Dodis
Where: Moe Joes
Heavy-hitting modern rock courtesy of members of WDC.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Old school jazz and R&B tributes with Chu and his piano.
CLUBS AND DJS
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, darts, and no techno or R&B whatsoever.
What: Locals Night
Where: Garfinkels
Whistlers best local DJs on rotation, so the local crowd can dance their local asses off.