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Pique to Valley Listings Sept. 10-16

This week's entertainment listings

Friday, Sept. 10

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Doc Fingers

Where: Fifty-Two 80 Bistro & Bar

Jazz, soul, cajun, blues and boogie woogie tunes with the long-time Vancouver piano performer. At the cocktail hour and again in the evening after 10 p.m.

What: Triple Threat Fridays

Where: Crab Shack

Karaoke for those that dare and fun funky dance tunes.

What: Rob Funk Fridays

Where: Black’s Pub

Easy-going rock tunes with the versatile local musician and guests.

Who: Rob Thompson

Where: Crystal Lounge

Easy-going rock ’n’ roll with a touch of the blues.

Who: Murphy’s Lagh

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites with the guitar and fiddle duo.

Who: Cameron Chu with Bobby Taylor

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Motown recording artist joins the Bistro’s piano man for a night of old-time soul and R&B.

Who: Michael Sicoly

Where: Mallard Lounge

Singer/guitarist/piano man plays all the crowd pleasers at the cocktail hour (4-6 p.m.) and again in the evening after 9 p.m.

What: Das Boot Ballet

Where: Boot Pub

This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Babes get naked on stage and shake their booty for the boys (and girls) that like to watch.

Who: Swallow

Where: Pemberton Hotel

Classic rock.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Hip-hop Fridays

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Hip-hop and R&B hits with DJ Rob Banks. Doors at 10 p.m.

Who: DJ Peace Frog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Mainstream dance floor favourites to kick off the weekend. Doors at 8 p.m.

Who: DJ Derek

Where: Savage Beagle

Top 40 hip-hop and R&B dance tunes. Doors at 9 p.m.

What: SummerDaze

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

It’s still summer as long as DJ Garth’s on the decks, droppin’ the funkiest tracks all night long.

Who: DJ DOD

Where: Moe Joe’s

Good time party tunes. Doors at 9 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 11

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: She Stole My Beer

Where: Boot Pub

Beloved old-school local jam band reunites for the night. Arrive nice and early for this one. Ph: 604-932-3338.

Who: Michael Sicoly

Where: Mallard Lounge

Singer/guitarist/piano man plays all the crowd pleasers at the cocktail hour (4-6 p.m.) and again in the evening after 9 p.m.

Who: Doc Fingers

Where: Fifty-Two 80 Bistro & Bar

Jazz, soul, cajun, blues and boogie woogie tunes with the long-time Vancouver piano performer. At the cocktail hour and again in the evening after 10 p.m.

Who: Rob Thompson

Where: Crystal Lounge

Easy-going rock ’n’ roll with a touch of the blues.

Who: Cameron Chu with Bobby Taylor

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Motown recording artist joins the Bistro’s piano man for a night of old-time soul and R&B.

Who: Murphy’s Lagh

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites with the guitar and fiddle duo.

Who: Rob Funk

Where: Second Cup

Noon hour guitar tunes for the coffee crowd.

Who: Swallow

Where: Pemberton Hotel

Classic rock.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: Mr. Fister

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

Eclectic electro tracks and dance happy beats.

Who: DJ Seanski

Where: Savage Beagle

The New York native spins the funkiest old and new school hip-hop tracks in the Beagle bass-ment. Doors at 9 p.m.

What: Goodtimes

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Hip-hop, R&B and Top 40 dance floor hits with DJ Trix. Doors at 10 p.m.

What: Garf’s Gone Wild

Where: Garfinkel’s

Top-40 hip-hop & dance tracks with DJ Rob Banks.

Who: DJ Peace Frog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

On Saturday nights Bill’s is stagette central. Dance tunes for the brides to be and their Cosmopolitan-chugging cohorts. Doors at 8 p.m.

Who: DJ Easyleigh

Where: Moe Joe’s

Good time party tunes. Doors at 9 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 12

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Whistler Farmers Market

Where: Upper Village (Blackcomb Benchlands)

Arts and crafts, funky fashions, gourmet creations, organic produce, and street musicians. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., every Sunday until Oct. 11.

Who: Brand Nubian

Where: Garfinkel’s

Renowned NYC hip-hop originators. With San Francisco’s Odd Jobs and a duelling DJs Pluskratch vs. Hedspin. Tickets: $15 in advance from the venue and The Electric Daisy Internet Cafe. Doors at 9 p.m. Two piece of ID required. www.mountainpromotions.net.

What: The Punk Night

Where: Boot Pub

Whistler’s ultimate anti-club night features Vancouver hardcore rulers A Textbook Tragedy along with alt-rockers Silenus and their punk rock buddies Accident Scene, coming at you live from the B.C. Interior. Ph: 604-932-3338.

Who: Suzanne Wilson

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Well-known covers, originals and Emerald Isle-flavoured classics.

Who: Michael Sicoly

Where: Mallard Lounge

Singer/guitarist/piano man plays all the crowd pleasers at the cocktail hour (4-6 p.m.) and again in the evening after 9 p.m.

Who: Leth Dodis

Where: Crab Shack

Long-time Whistler party band plays all your favourite rockers.

What: Open Mic Night

Where: Crystal Lounge

Shower singers and basement guitar gods get their turn in the spotlight.

Who: Rob Funk

Where: Second Cup

Noon hour guitar tunes for the coffee crowd.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Soul Kitchen

Where: Tommy Africa’s

The return of Vancouver DJ Grooverobber – mixin’ up house and breaks at the Kitchen tables this weekend. The granddaddy of Whistler club nights at 11 years and counting. Doors at 10 p.m.

Who: DJ NT

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Top 40 dance tunes keep the weekend vibe alive. Doors at 9 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 13

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: The Debonaires

Where: Boot Pub

A dancerific blend of ska, reggae, soul and dub with the California crew for the weekly Monday Madness music night. Ph: 604-932-3338.

What: Reggae Night

Where: Moe Joe’s

Local reggae band Kosta Man and the Mighty Back Ho’s is in the house. Doors at 10 p.m.

What: Karaoke Night

Where: Crystal Lounge

Take the mic and let yourself go – that Chicago ballad won’t sing itself.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Rock Night

Where: Savage Beagle

A new night with DJ Derek playing rock hits from the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s.

What: ’80s Night

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Popular club night features DJ Ryder playing’80s retro tracks all night long. Doors at 10 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 14

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Open Mic Night

Where: Black’s Pub

Grab your guitar and take the mic or settle in with a pint and let other locals surprise you.

What: Das Boot Ballet

Where: Boot Pub

This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Babes get naked on stage and shake their booty for the boys (and girls) that like to watch.

What: Comedy Night

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Weekly stand-up event featuring top Vancouver comics. Comedy starts: 9:30 p.m. 604-932-6613.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJ Seanski

Where: Savage Beagle

The New York native spins the funkiest old and new school hip-hop tracks in the Beagle bass-ment. Doors at 9 p.m.

What: Cowgirls Inc.

Where: Moe Joe’s

Modern country and rock tunes with Coyote Ugly- style bartender antics. Saddle up and get ready to party. Doors at 9 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 15

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Kevin Smith Fundraiser

Where: Pony Espresso (Pemberton)

Barbecue dinner, music and a silent auction. All proceeds donated to Smith, a Pemberton local dealing with a serious spinal cord injury. Event runs from 7 p.m. to midnight. Tickets: $20, available in advance at Evolution and the venue. For more information call 604-905-8665 or e-mail helpkevrip@yahoo.ca.

What: Reggae Wednesdays

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co.

Laid back jams (on the patio if it’s sunny) with Kosta Man & The Mighty Back Ho’s starting in the afternoon. DJ Phroh takes over later, spinning dancehall reggae tracks until the end of the night.

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Piano-man sets the mood with lots of soul and R&B and jazzy lounge favourites.

What: Das Boot Ballet

Where: Boot Pub

This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Babes get naked on stage and shake their booty for the boys (and girls) that like to watch.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: Mat the Alien

Where: Moe Joe’s

The Alien has landed! Whistler turntablist with extra-terrestrial skills throws down hip-hop, funk, breaks, dancehall & drum ’n’ bass. Doors at 10 p.m.

Who: DJ Rosco

Where: Savage Beagle

The Montreal native lays down Hip-hop and R&B. Doors at 9 p.m.

What: Industry Night

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Industry exclusive until 10:30 p.m. After that, industry deals for everyone until the end of the night. A popular locals’ night.

Thursday, Sept. 16

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: LUNA — Ultimate Frisbee

Where: Spruce Grove Park

Everyone from ultimate beginner to expert is welcome out for LUNA’s first event of the fall. Event starts: 7:30 p.m. Dress appropriately – outdoor sporting gear. $2 members/$4 non-members. Part of Whistler Community Services’ LUNA program – Late and Unique Nighttime Alternatives to the bar and club scene for young adults. www.lunawhistler.com. Ph: 604-902-0769.

What: Skids’ Never Trust a Man with a Moustache

Where: Rainbow Theatre

Whistler premiere of the new snowboard/shred film from the Seymour Skids. Also screening "gary" the hotly anticipated debut by the local manboys of Crapneto. Tickets at the door: $5 with a moustache, $8 without. (Fakes acceptable). Screenings at 8:30 and 10:30 p.m.

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Piano-man sets the mood with lots of soul and R&B and jazzy lounge favourites.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJ Rob Banks

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

Cool eclectic hip-hop and old school soul.

What: Double Daze Thursdaze

Where: Boot Pub

$100 pool tourney, darts and no techno or R&B – guaranteed. Ph: 604-932-3338.

What: Locals’ Night

Where: Garfinkel’s

Popular party night for the young and the crazy.

Who: DJ Pete

Where: Savage Beagle

Good time hip-hop & R&B club tunes. Doors at 9 p.m.

What: The Kenny & Andy Show

Where: Moe Joe’s

Dance floor rockers all night long. Doors at 10 p.m.

UPCOMING EVENTS.

Whiteout Films’ Positron Premiere, Sept. 22.

Reel Alternatives Go Further, Sept. 22.

MSP Films’ Yearbook Premiere, Sept. 24.

The Toasters, Sept. 26.