Friday, Sept. 24
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Jennifer Lauren
Where: Fifty-Two 80 Bistro & Bar
Jennifers rich, textured vocals and stage presence keep her listeners hanging on every note. Some fans have compared here sound to Diana Krall, Sade and Toni Braxton.
What: Fun Festival Fridays
Where: Crab Shack
Bring your instruments for the live open mic jam or bring the house down with a karaoke tune. Hosted by local DJ Steve Jiu.
What: Yearbook
Where: MY Place Theatre
Matchstick Productions presents Yearbook: The Year of Skiing 2004, this years tribute to the gods of big air, big steeps and big drops. Two showings, at 7 and 9 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
What: Sea to Sky Film Festival
Where: Eagle Eye Theatre, Squamish
There are 13 short films entered in the ninth annual Sea to Sky Film Festival, representing filmmaking talent from around the world. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students and seniors.
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 and 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: Taylor James
Where: Mallard Lounge
Everything from U2 to Joni Mitchell in the plush confines of the Fairmont Chateau Whistlers Mallard Lounge, 4-6 p.m. and again 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: Blind Pigeon
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 in the red lounge and down below. 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.
Saturday, Sept. 25
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Kori Plus Laurence
Where: Brackendale Art Gallery Theatre
Eclectic adult contemporary ballads and world beat instrumentals with singer/songwriter Kori Rowe and guitarist Laurence. Tickets: $15 at the venue or in advance from Mostly Books. Show starts: 8 p.m. Ph: 604-898-3333. www.brackendaleartgallery.com.
Who: Blake Jorgenson
What: Evidence of a Higher Power
Where: Maurice Young Millennium Place
Whistler photographer Jorgenson presents a slide show and reception at 7:30 and 9 p.m. The show is an extension of his exhibition at MY Place that has been up for the month of September. Admission is $5; dress is formal.
Who: Rob Thompson
Where: Crystal Lounge
Easy going rock n roll, with a touch of the blues.
Who: Jennifer Lauren
Where: Fifty-Two 80 Bistro & Bar
Jennifers rich, textured vocals and stage presence keep her listeners hanging on every note. Some fans have compared here sound to Diana Krall, Sade and Toni Braxton.
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: Taylor James
Where: Mallard Lounge
Everything from U2 to Joni Mitchell in the plush confines of the Fairmont Chateau Whistlers Mallard Lounge, 4-6 p.m. and again after 9 p.m.
Who: Murphys Lagh
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
High energy Celtic and Irish pub favourites with the guitar and fiddle duo.
Who: Brian Highley
Where: Crab Shack
Vancouver guitar player with an eclectic repertoire.
Who: Rob Funk
Where: Second Cup
Noon hour guitar tunes for the coffee crowd.
Who: Blind Pigeon
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. A mainstream mix of 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.
Sunday, Sept. 26
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.
What: THE BIG JAM end of season rugby party
Where: Blacks Pub
Tradesman, come roady, come promoter, come captain of the Whistler Marmots rugby team Johnny Gideon, has organized a night that will include a mish-mash of local Whistler musicians from 8 p.m.
What: Rock, Paper, Scissors tournament
Where: Wild Wood Pacific Bistro
The World Rock Paper Scissors Society is holding a tournament in Whistler. You can pre-register at www.whistlerrps.com if you wan to compete, or just drop by to watch the fun.
Who: High Five Fasten
What: The Punk Night
Where: Boot Pub
Whistlers ultimate anti-club night rocks out with High Five Fasten Ph: 604-932-3338.
Who: Suzanne Wilson
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Well-known covers, originals and Emerald Isle-flavoured classics.
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
At the Kitchen tables this week is DJ Kraig, a resident of all the Twisted events in Vancouver. Kraig has played an integral part in bringing some of the worlds biggest Breakbeat and Funk talent onto the Vancouver scene. 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. 27
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: The Crowley Band
Where: Boot Pub
Metal Monday Night sees the return of a Whistler institution, the local Crowley Band.
What: Karaoke Night
Where: Crystal Lounge
Take the mic and let yourself go that Chicago ballad wont sing itself.
Who: Big Radio Static
Where: Pemberton Hotel
Classic rock.
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. 28
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Battle of the Mics Volume II
Where: Savage Beagle
The second of a two-part freestyle-battle series hosted by DJ Seanski. First prize: a trip for two to Las Vegas. Second prize: iPod. Doors at 9 p.m. Ph: 604-938-3337.
Who: Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Fiddle-driven Celtic pub favourites with locals Rob Thompson and Cam Salay.
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 comics. This week LAs Barry Kennedy is the featured comedian, with a special guest opening act. Comedy starts: 9:30 p.m. 604-932-6613.
CLUBS AND DJS
Wednesday, Sept. 29
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Reggae Wednesdays
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co.
DJ Phroh takes over, spinning dancehall reggae tracks from 6 p.m. 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.
Who: Wes Makepeace
Where: Crab Shack
Local musician brings edgy originals and covers to life in the Shack.
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: 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. 30
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: The Mad Cowboys
Where: Buffalo Bills
Featuring Bad Barts tribute to the late, great Johnny Cash.
What: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Where: Blackcomb Base II
Likely the last of the summers LUNA (Late and Unique Nighttime Alternative) drive-in movies is Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, starring Jim Carrey. An unconventional romantic tale by screenwriter Charlie Kaufman. Rated PG. Movie starts at 9:30 p.m.
Who: Guitar Doug
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
When the legendary local singer/guitar player is in the house its always happy hour.
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.
UPCOMING EVENTS.
MSP Films Yearbook Premiere, Sept. 24.
Blake Jorgenson slide show, Sept. 25.
Hogfest 04 with Blue River, Oct. 9
DJ. John Howard, Oct. 31