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: Merlins
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 years 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: Merlins
Comedy for those not easily offended. Theres 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: Garfinkels
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 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 classics.
Who: DJ Tone Ballone
Where: Moe Joes
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 Yuks
Where: MY (Millenium) Place
Performances from a group of Canadian talent hot enough to carry the name of the worlds 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: Merlins
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 years 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. Theres 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 Centres 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 Africas
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: Garfs Gone Wild
Where: Garfinkels
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 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 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
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, 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 Joes
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: Garfinkels
Join fellow mountain bikers including local legend Brett Tippie in celebrating the end of a killer season and check out the video documenting the sports 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 Vancouvers 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 Africas
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 Bills
Keep the weekend going! DJ Rich will make you feel like its Saturday night all over again.
Monday, Sept. 22
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Metal Mondays
Who: Fuel Injected 45 and Christ Complex
Where: Garfinkels
Heavy hitters for the hardcore delivered by imports from Vancouvers 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 youre up for.
Who: DJ Richie Rich
Where: Buffalo Bills
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 Africas
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 Craigs latest release. Show starts THIS TIME. Tickets THIS MUCH at the door.
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.
Who: Jerry Legar
Where: Zeuskis
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: Garfinkels
Beats and breaks with DJ Jungle Souldier and guests.
Who: DJ Seanski
Where: Savage Beagle
New Yorks 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: Zeuskis
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 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: Spare Grooves
Where: Maxx Fish
Whistlers 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: Zeuskis
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 Joes
Heavy-hitting modern rock courtesy of members of WDC.
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, 25-cent chicken wings, darts, and no techno or R&B whatsoever.
What: Lounge Lizard Thursdays
Where: Maxx Fish
Its 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: Garfinkels
Whistlers best local DJs on rotation so the local crowd can dance their local asses off.