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Pique to Valley Listings Oct. 10-16

Friday, Oct. 10 LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS What: Oktoberfest Where: Whistler Village Whistler’s annual Oktoberfest kicks off with a parade through the village at 4 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 10

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Oktoberfest

Where: Whistler Village

Whistler’s 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: Garfinkel’s

Dance the night away to a lineup of Whistler’s 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: Murphy’s 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 Africa’s

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 Bill’s

It’s 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: Garfinkel’s

Dance the night away to a mix of hip hop and R&B.

Who: DJ Tone Ballone

Where: Moe Joe’s

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: Black’s 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: Murphy’s 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 Winemaker’s 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 Africa’s

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: Garf’s Gone Wild

Where: Garfinkel’s

DJ R3 throws down silky smooth hip-hop, dance and old-skool that’ll keep you movin’ and groovin’ all night.

Who: DJ Peace Frog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

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 Joe’s

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

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 an 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 was voted best aprés bar in Whistler. Indoors or outdoors, playing pool or picking at plates of nibblies, it’s 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.

Where: Hoz’s 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! It’s the Market’s 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 Entertainment’s scene-defining series will make you want to ride all winter. Screening in conjunction with the weekend’s 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: Garfinkel’s

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 Africa’s

The Kitchen’s 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 Bill’s

Keep the weekend going! DJ Rich will make you feel like it’s 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 Children’s 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 you’re up for.

Who: DJ Richie Rich

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Bill’s is a good ol’ time any night of the week, whether you’re a hip young scenester or an ageing rocker.

What: ’80s Night

Where: Tommy Africa’s

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 Billie’s 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: Black’s 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 Joe’s

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 York’s own Seanski throws down phat tunes – hip hop and old skool night, six years strong.

Who: DJ Peace Frog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

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 Joe’s

From the Originals, purveying a good time since 1980.

What: Locals’ Groove Nite

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

DJ Peace Frog and the bartenders keep the hometown crowd happy.

What: Strictly Underground

Where: Garfinkel’s

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: Sharky’s 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 Joe’s

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 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, darts, and no techno or R&B whatsoever.

What: Locals Night

Where: Garfinkel’s

Whistler’s best local DJs on rotation, so the local crowd can dance their local asses off.