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Pique to Valley Listings Sept. 19 - Sept. 25

Friday, Sept. 19 LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS What: Comedy Movie Marathon Where: Village 8 Cinemas In conjunction with Comedy in the Sky , a collection of the funniest movies ever made will be screened through the weekend at the Village 8.

Friday, Sept. 19

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Comedy Movie Marathon

Where: Village 8 Cinemas

In conjunction with Comedy in the Sky , a collection of the funniest movies ever made will be screened through the weekend at the Village 8. Tickets $4 per movie, $15 for an unlimited screenings pass. Proceeds support avalanche relief and rescue initiatives. Call the Village 8 movie info line at 604-932-5833 for listings and showtimes.

What: West Coast Café

Where: Fairmont Chateau Whistler

Performances by an all-western Canadian crew of comics. Part of Comedy in the Sky . Shows at 7 and 9 p.m. Tickets $20, available through Tourism Whistler and at the door. Ph: 604-938-2769. www.comedyinthesky.ca .

What: Theatresports

Where: Merlin’s

Improv by quick-witted actors and comics from Vancouver. Part of Comedy in the Sky . Show starts 8 p.m. Tickets $14, available through Tourism Whistler and at the door. Ph: 604-938-2769. www.comedyinthesky.ca .

What: Mardi Bra

Where: The Cinnamon Bear (Delta Whistler Resort)

A product of this year’s Toronto Fringe Festival, Renee Percy and Jen Radomsky perform a wacky collection of sketches, one of which includes a set of seven-foot-tall breasts. Part of Comedy in the Sky . Show starts 9 p.m. Tickets $14, available through Tourism Whistler and at the door. Ph: 604-938-2769. www.comedyinthesky.ca .

What: The Road Show Diaries

Where: Crystal Lounge

James Inman, described as a cross between Don Rickles and Beastie Boy Adam Horovitz, takes you on a road trip without having to get in the car. Part of Comedy in the Sky . Show starts 9 p.m. Tickets $14, available through Tourism Whistler and at the door. Ph: 604-938-2769. www.comedyinthesky.ca .

What: Uncensored as Hell

Where: Merlin’s

Comedy for those not easily offended. There’s a reason why this one gets going after the kiddies are tucked in. Part of Comedy in the Sky . Show starts 11:30 p.m. Tickets $14, available through Tourism Whistler and at the door. Ph: 604-938-2769. www.comedyinthesky.ca .

What: Roots & Culture Reggae Festival

Who: Strugglah with Don Rankin Foundation Sound

Where: Garfinkel’s

Groove to the pulsing sounds of true dancehall reggae. Appearances by local special guests. Tickets $10, available at the door.

What: Focused Premiere

Where: MY (Millenium) Place

Matchstick Productions hosts the Canadian premiere of their latest ski masterpiece. Plenty of local talent represented on screen. Shows at 6:30 and 9 p.m. Tickets $9.99 at the door. Ph: 604-935-8410. www.skimovie.com . See Story.

Who: Xavier Rudd

Where: The Boot Pub

The beloved didgeridoo & slide guitar playing Aussie comes back to his second home for a pair of shows. Doors at 9 p.m., show starts 10 p.m. Tickets $15 at the door and in advance through Ticketmaster. Ph: 604-932-3338. www.upstreamentertainment.com .

Who: Bowen Boys

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Fiddle-driven Celtic, Irish, and easy rock tunes from local legends.

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Old school jazz and R&B tributes with Chu and his piano.

Who: Zipper

Where: Pemberton Hotel

Classic rock.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Free Fall Friday

Where: Maxx Fish

Fridays are made for spinning. Hip hop, R&B and Top 40 classics from DJ Dizzy.

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 classics.

Who: DJ Tone Ballone

Where: Moe Joe’s

Back by popular demand filling the floor with all your faves.

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, Sept. 20

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Comedy Movie Marathon

Where: Village 8 Cinemas

In conjunction with Comedy in the Sky , a collection of the funniest movies ever made will be screened through the weekend at the Village 8. Tickets $4 per movie, $15 for an unlimited screenings pass. Proceeds support avalanche relief and rescue initiatives. Call the Village 8 movie info line at 604-932-5833 for listings and showtimes.

What: Tee Off with a Joker

Where: Whistler Golf Club

Golf jokes galore with comedian Scott Harris hosting and participating in this Texas Scramble tourney. Part of Comedy in the Sky . Tee off at 1 p.m. Tickets $129 (includes green fee and cart) available through Tourism Whistler. Ph: 604-938-2769. www.comedyinthesky.ca .

What: The Best of Yuk Yuk’s

Where: MY (Millenium) Place

Performances from a group of Canadian talent hot enough to carry the name of the world’s largest chain of comedy clubs. Part of Comedy in the Sky . Shows at 7 and 9 p.m. Tickets $20, available through Tourism Whistler and at the door. Ph: 604-938-2769. www.comedyinthesky.ca .

What: Theatresports

Where: Merlin’s

Improv by quick-witted Vancouver actors and comics. Part of Comedy in the Sky . Show starts 8 p.m. Tickets $14 available through Tourism Whistler and at the door. Ph: 604-938-2769. www.comedyinthesky.ca .

What: Mardi Bra

Where: The Cinnamon Bear (Delta Whistler Resort)

A product of this year’s Toronto Fringe Festival, Renee Percy and Jen Radomsky perform a wacky collection of sketches, one of which includes a set of seven-foot-tall breasts. Part of Comedy in the Sky . Show starts 9 p.m. Tickets $14, available through Tourism Whistler and at the door. Ph: 604-938-2769. www.comedyinthesky.ca .

What: The Road Show Diaries

Where: Crystal Lounge

James Inman, described as a cross between Don Rickles and Beastie Boy Adam Horovitz, takes you along on a road trip without having to get in the car. Part of Comedy in the Sky . Show starts 9 p.m. Tickets $14, available through Tourism Whistler and at the door. Ph: 604-938-2769. www.comedyinthesky.ca .

What: Uncensored as Hell

Where: The Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

Comedy for those not easily offended. There’s a reason why this one gets going after the kiddies are tucked in. Part of Comedy in the Sky . Show starts 11:30 p.m. Tickets $14, available through Tourism Whistler and at the door. Ph: 604-938-2769. www.comedyinthesky.ca .

What: Pig Roast Fundraiser

Where: Pemberton

The Pemberton Youth Centre’s fourth annual pig roast fundraiser kicks off at 5 p.m. "Pembie time." Live music lineup includes Sue Stearns, Don ‘Big Daddy’ Murray and Mike Vollmer. Free shuttle to and from event site leaves from the Pemberton train station starting 4:45 p.m. Tickets $20, available on location and in advance at the Pemberton Community Centre. Ph: 604-894-1580.

Who: Xavier Rudd

Where: The Boot Pub

The beloved didgeridoo & slide guitar playing Aussie comes back to his second home for a pair of shows. Doors at 9 p.m., show starts 10 p.m. Tickets $15 at the door and in advance through Ticketmaster. Ph: 604-932-3338. www.upstreamentertainment.com .

Who: Rob Funk

Where: Second Cup

Chill tunes on weekend afternoons for those who want to sit awhile and sip their coffee.

Who: Bowen Boys

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Fiddle-driven Celtic, Irish, and easy rock tunes from local legends.

Who: Zipper

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.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Throwdown Saturdays

Where: Maxx Fish

DJ Dizzy kicks in your weekend with hip hop, R&B, Top 40 and other classic shake-your-ass tunes.

What: Good Times

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Dance the night away with DJ Kori K 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

The biggest party in Whistler with DJ R3 playing all your favourite dance hits from yesterday, today and previews of tomorrow.

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 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

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, Sept. 21

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Farmers Market

Where: Upper Village at Blackcomb

From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., get fresh produce, berries and groovy handmade arts and crafts. The air may be getting chilly, but the market keeps going until Oct. 12.

Who: Julie Blue

Where: Whistler Village Church (MY Place)

The Vancouver Christian recording artist gives a special musical program during the regular church service. Service starts 10 a.m. Ph: 604-932-3313.

What: Comedy Movie Marathon

Where: Village 8 Cinemas

In conjunction with Comedy in the Sky , a collection of the funniest movies ever made will be screened through the weekend at the Village 8. Tickets $4 per movie, $15 for an unlimited screenings pass. Proceeds support avalanche relief and rescue initiatives. Call the Village 8 movie info line at 604-932-5833 for listings and showtimes.

What: Laughs a Mile High

Where: Roundhouse Lodge (Top of Whistler Mountain)

The best of Comedy in the Sky gather at the top of Whistler Mountain in an attempt to set a Guinness World Record for the highest elevation of a comedy show. Content appropriate for all ages. Show starts 2 p.m. Tickets $45.50, (includes lunch, sightseeing gondola pass) available through Tourism Whistler. Ph: 604-938-2769. www.comedyinthesky.ca .

What: Roots & Culture Reggae Festival

Who: Strugglah with Don Rankin Foundation Sound

Where: Moe Joe’s

Groove to the pulsing sounds of true dancehall reggae. Appearances by local special guests. Tickets $10, available at the door.

What: Red Bull Rampage Video Premiere & Mountain Bike Season Ender Party

Where: Garfinkel’s

Join fellow mountain bikers including local legend Brett Tippie in celebrating the end of a killer season and check out the video documenting the sport’s most hardcore contest series. With a best mountain bike butt contest for the ladies who like to show off. Doors at 9:30.

Who: Rob Funk

Where: Second Cup

Chill tunes on weekend afternoons for those who want to sit awhile and sip their coffee.

What: Wing night featuring WDC

Where: Crabshack

High energy rock band plus cheap chicken wings equals good times all around.

What: Punk Night featuring the Black Halos & Chinatown

Where: Boot Pub

Skaters and anti-clubbers join with imports from Vancouver’s indie punk scene to take back the night.

What: Open Mic night

Where: Crystal Lounge

Humble shower singers and basement guitar gods take to the stage for a casual evening of untapped talent.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Soul Kitchen

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Like his ironic namesake, DJ Vinyl Ritchie will get you dancin’ on the ceiling with a funky set of beats and breaks. 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, Sept. 22

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Metal Mondays

Who: Fuel Injected 45 and Christ Complex

Where: Garfinkel’s

Heavy hitters for the hardcore delivered by imports from Vancouver’s indie metal millitia. $5 gets you in.

What: Karaoke Night

Where: Crystal Lounge

Go belt out a rocker to celebrate making it through the weekend.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: 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

Come hang with the Wild Willies Mountain Bike Riders Club, a group who like to dance as much as they like to ride. DJ Richie Rich keeps the party jumping.

What: 80s Night

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Re-live the ’80s by rocking out to track after memorable track from retro machine DJ Ryder.

Tuesday, Sept. 23

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Roops of Hazzard IV — Video Premiere

Where: THIS BAR

Party with the sled-heads as they celebrate filmmaker Dave Craig’s latest release. Show starts THIS TIME. Tickets THIS MUCH at the door.

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.

Who: Jerry Legar

Where: Zeuski’s

Sensual guitar rhythms fill the patio bar and restaurant with a sultry vibe. From 7 to 10 p.m.

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.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Jungle & Breaks

Where: Garfinkel’s

Beats and breaks with DJ Jungle Souldier and guests.

Who: DJ Seanski

Where: Savage Beagle

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

NOTE: Buffalo Bills will be closed for a private function.

Wednesday, Sept. 24

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Wes Makepeace

Where: Crabshack

Acoustic guitar tunes played by a local boy and good deals for the hard-working/harder-skating crowd.

Who: Jerry Legar

Where: Zeuski’s

Sensual guitar rhythms fill the patio bar and restaurant with a sultry vibe. From 7 to 10 p.m.

Who: Guitar Doug

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

The man, the beard, the legend. Doug strums tunes worth a toast of your pint.

What: Das Boot Ballet

Where: Boot Pub

A saucy spectacular of skin and stilettos.

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: Spare Grooves

Where: Maxx Fish

Whistler’s premier locals’ hip hop night. Featuring the awesome talents of DJ Mat the Alien and Kilo Cee. Special guest DJs and MCs every week.

What: Waxed Wednesday

Where: Savage Beagle

Hip hop with Rosco, and like every night at the Beagle, locals always get in free.

Thursday, Sept. 25

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Andrea Graham

Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub

Funky, rootsy acoustic gems flavoured with a touch of the Emerald Isle.

Who: Jerry Legar

Where: Zeuski’s

Sensual guitar rhythms fill the patio bar and restaurant with a sultry vibe. From 7 to 10 p.m.

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.

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, 25-cent chicken wings, darts, and no techno or R&B whatsoever.

What: Lounge Lizard Thursdays

Where: Maxx Fish

It’s not just for Lizards – Cougars are welcome as well. Sordid and eclectic sounds, with your favourite bartending Chameleon waiting to shake you a super-sized martini.

What: Locals Night

Where: Garfinkel’s

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