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: Blacks 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: Murphys 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 Bistros 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 Africas
Hip-hop and R&B hits with DJ Rob Banks. Doors at 10 p.m.
Who: DJ Peace Frog
Where: Buffalo Bills
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)
Its still summer as long as DJ Garths on the decks, droppin the funkiest tracks all night long.
Who: DJ DOD
Where: Moe Joes
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 Bistros piano man for a night of old-time soul and R&B.
Who: Murphys 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 Africas
Hip-hop, R&B and Top 40 dance floor hits with DJ Trix. Doors at 10 p.m.
What: Garfs Gone Wild
Where: Garfinkels
Top-40 hip-hop & dance tracks with DJ Rob Banks.
Who: DJ Peace Frog
Where: Buffalo Bills
On Saturday nights Bills 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 Joes
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: Garfinkels
Renowned NYC hip-hop originators. With San Franciscos 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
Whistlers 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 Africas
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 Bills
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 Joes
Local reggae band Kosta Man and the Mighty Back Hos 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 wont 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 Africas
Popular club night features DJ Ryder playing80s retro tracks all night long. Doors at 10 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 14
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Open Mic Night
Where: Blacks 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 Bills
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 Joes
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 its sunny) with Kosta Man & The Mighty Back Hos 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 Joes
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 Bills
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 LUNAs 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: Garfinkels
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 Joes
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.