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Friday, Aug. 17 LIVE PERFORMANCES Who : Slow Nerve Action Where : Garfinkel’s Get funked this Friday with Whistler’s favourite sexed-up groovers.
Friday, Aug. 17

LIVE PERFORMANCES

Who

: Slow Nerve Action

Where

: Garfinkel’s

Get funked this Friday with Whistler’s favourite sexed-up groovers.

Who

: Whole Damn County

Where

: Moe Joe’s

It’s a rockin’ weekend with this favourite local band, turning out your requests and some hot originals.

Who

: Leanne and Kyla

Where

: Dubh Linn Gate

This Whistler duo fiddles and strums up a Celtic good time. Enjoy Guinness on tap and good conversation.

Who

: Xavier

Where

: Crystal Lounge

This Aussie import has become a popular entertainer on the Whistler scene with his funky original tunes and unique instrumentation. Come see what all the ‘hum’ is about.

Who

: Cameron Chu Jazz Trio

Where

: Bearfoot Bistro

Proving jazz never goes out of style. Enjoy a bottle of wine from one of the finest selections in town.

What

: Das Boot Ballet

Where

: The Boot Pub

Lovely ladies in the flesh, and not much more.

Who

: Yowza and Dots

Where, When

: Mountain Square at 1, Village Square at 2, Marketplace at 3:30 p.m.

This father daughter clown duo has been performing all over the province for 12 years. These buffoons run amuck with silly tunes, nutty magic and zany skits for kids of all ages.

Who

: Mud Bay Jugglers

Where, When

: Marketplace at 2:30, Town Plaza at 3:30, Village Square at 5, Village Common at 6 p.m.

These startlingly inventive masters of levity weave together theatre, dance, physical comedy and juggling into an infectious entertainment experience.

Who

: Two Good Men

Where, When

: Mountain Square at 3, Village Common at 4, Gazebo at 5:30 p.m.

This comedic musical duo can entertain audiences of any age. You’ll be singing along with their witty and creative lyrics in no time.

CLUBS AND DJs

Who

: DJ Little T

Where

: Maxx Fish

Little T is the Friday night favourite with a great lineup of funky house.

Who

: DJ Miguel Sanchez

Where

: Garfinkel’s

Catering to locals and visitors alike with the right mix of Top 40, alternative rock and dance.

Who

: DJ Chris Viner

Where

: Tommy Africa’s

Deep tribal house mixed in an environment intended to open your mind and soul. Go-go dancers keep ya movin' in the Underground Tiki Jungle.

Who

: DJ Rabid

Where

: Savage Beagle

Open-toed sandals meets baggy jeans… a mix of people and music to keep you entertained all night.

Who

: DJ Rich

Where

: Buffalo Bill’s

Always busy and the lineups can be long. Come early for dinner, stay late for the party. Don’t miss their busy dance floor with a great mix of music.

PUBS & PATIOS

Where

: BBK’s Pub

It’s a locals’ favourite for unwinding after a hard day. This cosy pub in the Upper Village has a fine selection of B.C. wines and micro-brewed beers as well as an outstanding menu. Settle in on their couches for a game of cards or gab with their colourful bartenders. "We Be Smoke-free!"

Where:

Citta’

Located in the centre of the action, it’s the top spot for people watching. Stay warm under the patio heaters or relax upstairs in the pool room.

Where:

Tapley’s Neighbourhood Pub

Casual atmosphere for warm conversation and cold beer. Bar staff operate a sound system of rock and roll numbers and the outdoor patio gives patrons the best fresh air in the world.

Where:

The Brew House

Great bar food and drinks, as well as a big screen TV – all the comforts of home, minus the remote control. The bar staff also pump out classic rock and top 40 from the sound system.

Where:

Amsterdam Café

This little spot in the village has music, food and drinks, day and night. Great place for watching the local colour.

Where

: Black’s Pub

Located at the base of the Village Gondolas, with awesome views of both mountains and the downhill bike course. Enjoy their telescope to bear watch or star gaze. Fabulous food, 99 brands of beer, 40 scotches.

Where:

Hoz’s Pub

Down to earth pub but still in that Whistler style. Take a quick ride out to the Creekside.

Saturday, Aug. 18

ALIVE AND KICKING

What

: First Nations Music Festival

Where

: Mount Currie Stomping Grounds

Enjoy over 10 professional musicians ranging from traditional to blues to rock, as well as a homegrown amateur talent contest. The fun gets started at 3 p.m.

What

: Ole Flamenco

Where

: Kypriaki Norte

Spice up your dining experience with live music and dancing.

What

: Hot Coffee and Cool Tunes

Where

: Second Cup

This cosy coffee house is serving up java and groovy tunes. Kick back with friends and enjoy Whistler musicians in a relaxed atmosphere.

Who

: Xavier

Where

: Crystal Lounge

See Friday’s listings.

Who

: Whole Damn County

Where

: Moe Joe’s

See Friday’s listings.

Who

: Leanne and Kyla

Where

: Dubh Linn Gate

See Friday’s listings.

Who

: Cameron Chu Jazz Trio

Where

: Bearfoot Bistro

See Friday’s listings.

Who

: Yowza and Dots

Where, When

: Mountain Square at 3, Village Common at 4, Marketplace at 5:30 p.m.

See Friday’s listings.

Who

: Mud Bay Jugglers

Where, When

: Village Square at 3:30, Gazebo at 5, Village Common at 6 p.m.

See Friday’s listings.

Who

: Two Good Men

Where, When

: Village Square at noon, Mountain Square at 1 and 2 p.m.

See Friday’s listings.

Who

: Cordes en Folie

Where, When

: Marketplace at 12:30, Town Plaza at 1:30, Village Common at 3, Mountain Square at 4 p.m.

Pierre Imbert, a highly revered hurdy gurdy master, joins Steve Lazin on percussion bass to create high energy original and traditional tunes.

CLUBS AND DJs

Who

: DJ Stoli

Where

: Garfinkel’s

Stoli’s behind the wheels, driving the weekend crowd into a dance floor frenzy.

Who

: DJ Chris Viner

Where

: Tommy Africa’s

Let the African rhythms soothe you into a deep house vibe. Lose yourself on the dance floor, or let the go-go dancers help you find your way.

Who

: DJ Rabid

Where

: Savage Beagle

See Friday’s listings.

What:

ElectraFunk Saturdays with DJ Spincat

Where

: Maxx Fish

Nu skool house, hip hop and happenin’ vibes.

Who

: DJ Hank and Aarron

Where

: The Boot

These local DJs are spinning your alternative faves. And check out some Aussie faves at the bar.

Who

: DJ Rich

Where

: Buffalo Bill’s

See Friday’s listings.

Sunday, Aug. 19

ON THE MIC

What

: New Punk Night

Who

: The Black Halos

Where

: The Boot

Bring your protective gear! This Vancouver band is known across North America for their mayhem on stage and off. See article.

Who

: Whole Damn County

Where

: The Crab Shack

If the Shack’s a-rockin’, you better come knockin’! It’s loud! It’s crazy! It’s a locals’ thing.

Who

: Yowza and Dots

Where, When

: Town plaza at 1:30, Village Common at 2:30, Village Square at 4, Mountain Square at 5 p.m.

See Friday’s listings.

Who

: Mud Bay Jugglers

Where, When

: upper Village at 2 and 3, Village Common at 4:30, Village Square at 5:30 p.m.

See Friday’s listings.

Who

: Two Good Men

Where, When

: Upper Village at noon and 1, Marketplace at 2 p.m.

See Friday’s listings.

Who

: Cordes en Folie

Where, When

: Village Common at noon and 1, Marketplace at 2 and 3:30 p.m.

See Saturday’s listings.

CLUBS AND DJs

What

: Soul Kitchen

Where

: Tommy Africa’s

DJ Dmonic joins Czech to cook up fresh beats and tasty breaks Toronto-style.

Who:

DJ Rich

Where

: Buffalo Bill’s

See Friday’s listings.

Who

: DJ Rabid

Where

: Savage Beagle

See Friday’s listings.

Monday, Aug. 20

IN THE FLESH

Who

: Green Room

Where:

The Boot

It’s a funked up Monday at the Boot with these Van-groovy boys and some nasty rump-twisting tunes.

Who:

Rob Thompson Duo

Where

: Dubh Linn Gate

Infectious, upbeat Celtic and contemporary tunes will have you tapping your toes.

Who

: Yowza and Dots

Where, When

: Marketplace at 1, Town Plaza at 2, Village Square at 3:30, Mountain Square at 4:30 p.m.

See Friday’s listings.

Who

: Mud Bay Jugglers

Where, When

: Mountain Square at 1:30, Village Square at 2:30, Gazebo at 4, Marketplace at 5 p.m.

See Friday’s listings.

Who

: Two Good Men

Where, When

: Gazebo at 3, Village Common at 4, Village Square at 5:30, Mountain Square at 6:30 p.m.

CLUBS AND DJs

What

: Magnum Opus Monday’s

Where

: Tommy Africa’s

Eight years and running! It’s the locals’ favourite spot for a Donna Summer and Duran Duran fix.

What

: ESCAPE with Trinity Productions

Where

: Savage Beagle

Sexy funky beats served up Whistler-style. Fresh national and international DJs every week. For all of you with a case of the mundane, make a stand, reject society and ESCAPE to the Beagle.

Who

: DJ Peace Frog

Where

: Buffalo Bill’s

Dance floor, games, pool table, lovely waitresses and kickin’ bartenders. What more could you want?

Who

: DJ Tone Ballone

Where

: Moe Joe’s

Bring your ball team in to celebrate your victory or drown your sorrows. Still feeling competitive? Try your hand at pool or foosball.

Tuesday, Aug. 21

LIVE AND LOVING IT

Who

: Rob Thompson Duo

Where

: Dubh Linn Gate

See Monday’s listings.

What

: Das Boot Ballet

Where

: The Boot

See Friday’s listings.

Who

: Yowza and Dots

Where, When

: Marketplace at 1:30, Town Plaza at 2:30, Village Square at 4 p.m.

See Friday’s listings.

Who

: Mud Bay Jugglers

Where, When

: Village Square at 3, Mountain Square at 4:30, Village Common at 5:30 p.m.

See Friday’s listings.

Who

: Two Good Men

Where, When

: Town Plaza at noon and 1, Village Common at 2 p.m.

See Friday’s listings.

CLUBS AND DJs

Who

: 10 sui

What

: Jungle ’n Breaks

Where

: Tommy Africa’s

JnB Productions is bringing in girl power to fuel the wheels of steel! 10 sui is a regular with Ninja crew and the hottest female DJ in the UK! Aside from mixing tracks for such respected artists as Rennie Pilgrem, she also writes breakbeat reviews for IDJ and hosts the Ig-nite internet radio show on www.gaialive.co.uk. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see her spin live!

What:

Disco Fever

Who

: DJ Lamb Chops

Where

: Moe Joe’s

Dress cool for cold hard cash. Prizes for your best bellbottoms and sequined duds.

Who

: DJ Seanski

Where

: Savage Beagle

Come find out why this is the longest running hip hop night in town.

Who

: DJ R3

Where

: Garfinkel’s

It’s a Tuesday night hip hop and dance delight. Get loose at the Moose if you’re feeling uptight.

Who

: DJ Rich

Where

: Buffalo Bill’s

See Fridays listings.

Wednesday, Aug. 22

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

What

: Charity Art Auction

Where

: Moe Joe’s

The work of 17 Whistler artists will be up for grabs with bidding starting at as little as $10! 100 percent of the proceeds will go to the sick children’s orphanage when local Carmen Gill travels to Calcutta. Tickets are available at Lotus and Willy’s for just $5 which includes a complimentary drink. Doors open at 8pm. Auction at 8:30 sharp.

Who

: Slow Nerve Action

Where

: Moe Joe’s

It’s hump night with Whistler’s porn funksters. They’ll keep you loose and groovy on the dance floor.

What

: Open Mic Night

Where

: Second Cup

This coffee house opens its floor to local musicians. Whistler Music supplies the mics and amps. Bring your instruments and expect good vibes.

Who

: Rob Thompson Duo

Where

: Dubh Linn Gate

See Tuesday’s listings.

What

: Das Boot Ballet

Where

: The Boot

See Friday’s listings.

What

: Family Cabaret

Where, When

: Town Plaza Gazebo at 5:30 p.m.

Street Entertainers unite! Our full lineup of performers come together for fun for all ages.

Who

: Yowza and Dots

Where, When

: Village Common at 1:30, Mountain Square at 2:30, Marketplace at 4 p.m.

See Friday’s listings.

Who

: Mud Bay Jugglers

Where, When

: Village Square at 2, Village Common at 3, Gazebo at 4:30 p.m.

See Friday’s listings.

Who

: Two Good Men

Where, When

: Marketplace at 12:30, Gazebo at 1:30, Village Square at 3, Mountain Square at 4 p.m.

See Friday’s listings.

CLUBS AND DJs

What

: Euchre Tournament

Where

: Hoz’s Pub

Bring your partner or come solo, Hoz is organizing the only euchre night in town. A great chance to kick back with the locals.

What

: Spare Grooves

Who

: Mat the Alien and DJ Kilo Cee

Where

: Maxx Fish

There are plenty of grooves to spare as these top hip hop DJs spin the dance floor into a frenzy.

What:

Wiggle

Where

: Savage Beagle

DJs Milton and Rabid spin back and forth all night. Milton plays tech-house and tribal and Rabid plays break-beats and funky hard house. If you want to rip it up in Whistler, this is the night to come out.

What

: Wednesdays on Wax

Where

: Garfinkel’s

Resident DJ R3 welcomes guests into the booth each week for fresh beats and breaks.

Who

: DJ Peace Frog

Where

: Buffalo Bill’s

The taps are flowing and the music is pumping. Bill’s is the spot to be on HUMP night.

Thursday, Aug. 23

FRONT AND CENTRE

What

: Local Jam

Where

: The Boot

Bring your instruments and rock with fellow musicians from around the valley.

Who

: Leanne and Kyla

Where

: Dubh Linn Gate

See Friday’s listings.

Who

: Yowza and Dots

Where, When

: Marketplace at 12:30, Gazebo at 1:30, Mountain Square at 3 p.m.

See Friday’s listings.

Who

: Mud Bay Jugglers

Where, When

: Village Square at noon, Mountain Square at 1 , Village Common at 2:30 p.m.

See Friday’s listings.

Who

: Two Good Men

Where, When

: Village Square at 2, Gazebo at 3:30, Marketplace at 5 p.m.

See Friday’s listings.

CLUBS AND DJs

What:

Bulletproof

Where:

Maxx Fish

Kriptonight Promotions brings you a mix of jaw-dropin’ disco house, funk and breaks. A fun night for the whole family. Guest DJs join Whistler’s own Shandy Rae and Kuff.

What

: Locals’ Night

Where

: Garfinkel’s

Don't be fooled by imitations and cheap giveaways. Still the best locals’ night 10 years and running. Come out for great local drink specials and party with DJ Stoli and guest DJ Erin.

What:

Waxed

Where

: Savage Beagle

The new locals’ night in Whistler. Resident DJ Milton behind the wheels of steel with special guests from all over the world.

Who

: DJ Rich

What

: Gone Fishin’

Where

: Buffalo Bill’s

Catch a Kokanee! Win a day trip with Whistler Fishing Guides.

What

: Ladies’ Night

Who

: DJ Tone Ballone

Where

: Moe Joe’s

Smells good, looks good, and for the ladies… it’s all good!