Friday, Aug. 31
ON STAGE
What
: Live Wire FridayWho
: The MahonesWhere
: Garfinkel?sBreak out the Guinness! The Mahones are back in town to celebrate the long weekend. Their Irish rock always raises the roof. This is a party not to be missed.
What
: Pemberton Music FestivalWhere
: Mount Currie Rodeo GroundsWho
: Bijou de Bayou, Booth, Broadhurst and McNair, Slivertooth, Yield, The Ecclestons, Sound TribePurchase a day pass for all this talent or camp out and enjoy an entire weekend of music. (See listings for Saturday?Monday) Call 1-866-604-2001 for ticket details.
What
: WeetamaWhere
: Whistler VillageWeetama is a celebration of Aboriginal culture. All weekend you will find dancing, storytelling, art and music right in the village streets. Watch for special highlights over the next three days. Visit the Whistler Activity Centre for full details.
What
: Aboriginal FilmsWhere
: Rainbow TheatreWhen
: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.Part of the Weetama festival, encounter Aboriginal heritage, history and culture on film. Admission is free.
What
: Weetama, Learn Our WaysWhere
: Whistler Conference CentreArtisan workshops focus on hands-on learning to make dreamcatchers, beadwork and cedar carvings in traditional First Nations? style. Contact the Whistler Activity Centre for more info.
Who:
Whole Damn CountyWhere:
Moe Joe?sThis local band is turning out your favourite rock hits as well as originals destined to become hits.
Who
: The HairfarmersWhere
: Merlin?sIt?s payday and The Hairfarmers are gonna help you party away that hard earned cash. Come see why this slopeside bar is always rockin?? in the sunshine or the snow.
Who
: Leanne and KylaWhere
: Dubh Linn GateThese popular local lasses always bring the house down with their high energy Celtic and contemporary tunes.
Who
: The Cameron Chu Jazz TrioWhere
: The Bearfoot BistroEnjoy the smooth styling of Cameron and guests, as well as a glass of wine from the finest selection in town.
Who
: Solid Earth Jam BandWhere
: Crab ShackFormerly known as Dark Star, this Whistler band turns out rockin?, groovy jams reminiscent of the Grateful Dead.
Who
: XavierWhere
: Crystal LoungeThis unique Aussie musician is a favourite around town. Come find out what all the "hum" is about.
What
: Das Boot BalletWhere
: The Boot PubThe only place in town to enjoy adult beverages and adult entertainment.
Who
: Reid BelstockWhere, When
: Marketplace at 3, Village Square at 4:30, Village Common and 5:30 p.m.Reid has performed across North America and Japan for 10 years. He combines his training as a circus clown with juggling to create a loveable and wacky persona that has been called the Jerry Lewis of Juggling.
Who
: Checkerboard GuyWhere, When
: Marketplace at 4, Gazebo at 5:30, Village Common at 6:30 p.m.He?s a one man tour de force! Described as an "exuberant daredevil," this physical comedian/juggler will leave your sides sore from laughing.
CLUBS AND DJs
Who
: DJ Chris VinerWhere
: Tommy Africa?sDeep 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 RabidWhere
: Savage BeagleOpen-toed sandals meets baggy jeans? alternative rock meets disco house? a mix of people and music to keep you entertained all night.
Who
: DJ RichWhere
: Buffalo Bill?sThis house is rockin?! The music is hot and the dance floor is even hotter.
Who
: DJ Little TWhere
: Maxx FishLittle T is a Friday night favourite with a great line-up of funky house.
PUBS & PATIOS
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
: BBK?s PubIt?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 beer 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:
Tapley?s Neighbourhood PubCasual 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 air in the world.
Where
: Black?s PubLocated 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:
The Brew HouseGreat 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 sounds.
Where:
Amsterdam CaféThis little spot in the village has it all ? music, food and drinks ? day and night. Great place to watch or interact with the local colour.
Where:
Hoz?s PubDown to earth pub but still in that Whistler style. Just a hop, skip and a jump from that brisk walk on the Valley Trail in Whistler Creekside.
Saturday, Sept. 1
LIVE AND LOVING IT
What
: CD Release PartyWho
: Leanne and KylaWhere
: Dubh Linn GateNow you can take home a little piece of this high-energy duo. Celtic favourites and a few originals make up Leanne and Kyla?s first recording. Come on out and show your support for these popular Whistler musicians. See article.
What
: Weetama, Traditional FeastWhere
: Whistler Conference CentreIt?s an evening of authentic First Nations? food, traditions and dancing, featuring the 2001 World Hoop Dance Champion, Alex Wells. (see article) Contact the Whistler Activity Centre for tickets.
What
: Weetama, Learn Our WaysWhere
: Whistler Conference CentreSee Friday?s listings.
What
: Aboriginal FilmsWhere
: Rainbow TheatreSee Friday?s listings.
What
: Pemberton Music FestivalWhere
: Mount Currie Rodeo GroundsWho
: John Bottomley, The Hairfarmers, Fun Gus, Suzanne Gitzi, Slivertooth, Skydog, Yield, Incognito, The ConvertiblesSee Friday?s listings.
Who
: Whole Damn CountyWhere
: Moe Joe?sSee Friday?s listings.
Who
: Cameron Chu Jazz TrioWhere
: The Bearfoot BistroSee Friday?s listings.
Who
: XavierWhere
: Crystal LoungeSee Friday?s listings.
Who
: Reid BelstockWhere, When
: Marketplace at 4, Gazebo at 5:30, Village Common at 6:30 p.m.See Friday?s listings.
Who
: Checkerboard GuyWhere, When
: Village Common at 3:30, Gazebo at 4:30, Marketplace at 6 p.m.See Friday?s listings.
CLUBS AND DJs
What
: Electra Funk SaturdayWhere
: Maxx FishDJ Spin Cat turns out big sexy breaks, underground hip hop, jungle and a little bit of house.
Who
: DJ Chris VinerWhere
: Tommy Africa?sAfrican rhythms soothe you into a real deep house vibe. Lose yourself on the dance floor, or let the go-go dancers help you find your way.
Who
: DJ StoliWhere
: Garfinkel?sHe?s the local fave? and he knows how to keep you grooving into the wee hours with the right mix of classic rock, top 40 and alternative tunes.
Who
: DJ RichWhere
: Buffalo Bill?sBill?s will be busy and lined up. Come early for dinner, stay late for dancing. The Saturday nite babes will be there. Will you?
Who
: DJ RabidWhere
: Savage BeagleSee Friday?s listings.
Sunday, Sept. 2
ON THE MIC
Who
: Robert Walters 20 th CongressWhere
: The BootUpstream Entertainment is proud to present a funk-blues-jazz infusion? or should we say explosion! Headed up by this former member of the Greyboy Allstars, the quartet brings their unique dance/jam sound back to The Boot to stimulate the interest of die hard critics as well as the feet of die hard dancers. See article.
Who
: Whole Damn CountyWhere
: The Crab ShackIf the Shack?s a-rockin? you better come knockin?! It?s loud. It?s crazy. It?s a locals? thing.
What
: Pemberton Music FestivalWhere
: Mount Currie Rodeo GroundsWho
: Davy?s Locker (see article), John Bottomley, SlivertoothSee Friday?s listings.
Who:
Leanne and KylaWhere:
Dubh Linn GateSee Friday?s listings.
Who
: Reid BelstockWhere, When
: Upper Village at noon and 1, Gazebo at 2:30 p.m.See Friday?s listings.
Who
: Checkerboard GuyWhere, When
: Marketplace at 4, Gazebo at 5, Village Common at 6:30 p.m.See Friday?s listings.
CLUBS AND DJs
What
: Soul KitchenWhere
: Tommy Africa?sThe big man himself, Czech, is in the Kitchen, cooking up breaks and bangin? house to satisfy your musical appetite.
Who
: DJ RichWhere
: Buffalo Bill?sOpen till 1 a.m. Check out their virtual reality racing games, pool tables and busy dance floor.
Who
: DJ Lamb ChopsWhere
: Moe Joe?sPlaying the right mix of rock and dance, Lamb Chops will have you feeling so good, it?s baaa-d.
Who
: DJ R3Where
: Garfinkel?sGarf?s has got what you need? all the right music and a big dance floor to shake your bootie.
Who
: DJ RabidWhere
: Savage BeagleSee Saturday?s listings.
Monday, Sept. 3
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
What
: Pemberton Music FestivalWhere
: Mount Currie Rodeo GroundsWho
: Davy?s Locker, Slivertooth, The Holly Burke Band, Tiller?s Folly and the Irish Dancers, Tianna LefebvreSee Friday?s listings.
What
: Monday MadnessWho
: The Bleeding HeartsWhere
: The BootThis roots rock band has played across Canada and beyond, including the famous UK Glastonbury Festival and Terschelling Fest in Holland. Their lyrics are thought-provoking. Their sound is dance-inspiring. Be prepared for a full musical experience!.
Who:
Rob Thompson DuoWhere
: Dubh Linn GateThis duo is always a crowd pleaser with a mix of Celtic and upbeat contemporary songs.
Who
: Reid BelstockWhere, When
: Marketplace at 12:30, Gazebo at 1;30, Village Square at 3, Mountain Square at 4 p.m.See Friday?s listings.
Who
: Checkerboard GuyWhere, When
: Mountain Square at 1, Village Square at 2, Village Common at 3:30 p.m.See Friday?s listings.
CLUBS AND DJs
What
: ESCAPE with Trinity ProductionsWho
: DJ HorseyWhere
: Savage BeagleJason is almost a local around here. Sweet mixes and funky beats are his forte. Ladies come shake yer bootie? giddy up.
What
: Magnum Opus MondayWhere
: Tommy Africa?sIt?s your weekly fix of Duran Duran and Donna Summer. Eight years and running for this retro party!
Who
: Tone BalloneWhere
: Moe Joe?sClassic tunes all night long, hot from the archives, cool on the dance floor.
Who
: DJ Peace FrogWhere
: Buffalo Bill?sDance floor, games, pool, lovely waitresses and kickin? bartenders? what more could you want?
Tuesday, Sept. 4
IN THE FLESH
Who
: Rob Thompson DuoWhere
: Dubh Linn GateSee Monday?s listings.
What
: Das Boot BalletWhere
: The BootSee Friday?s listings.
Who
: Reid BelstockWhere, When
: Village Square at 2, Village Common at 3, Gazebo at 4:40, Marketplace at 5:30 p.m.See Friday?s listings.
Who
: Checkerboard GuyWhere, When
: Village Square at noon, Village Common at 1, Mountain Square at 2:30 p.m.See Friday?s listings.
CLUBS AND DJs
What
: Jungle ?n BreaksWhere
: Tommy Africa?sJnB Productions are bringing in some of the hardest hitters on the West Coast. Jungle Souldier and Verbal Assasin with SODAPOP are turning out fresh vibes for this new locals? night.
Who
: DJ SeanskiWhere
: Savage BeagleCome see why this is the longest running hip hop night in the resort.
What
: Disco NightWhere
: Moe Joe?sThere?s cash to be won for your sequins and bell bottoms. Blondie and the Bee Gees await you on the dance floor.
What
: Double-up TuesdayWho
: DJ R3Where
: Garfinkel?sGarf?s has got what you need. Great drinks + great music = big fun.
Who
: DJ RichWhere
: Buffalo Bill?sSee Friday?s listings.
Wednesday, Sept. 5
ALIVE AND KICKING
Who
: BrickhouseWhere
: Moe Joe?sIt?s the only blues night in town ? and it?s live, baby!
What
: Open Mic NightWhere
: Second CupThis 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 DuoWhere
: Dubh Linn GateSee Monday?s listings.
What
: Das Boot BalletWhere
: The BootSee Friday?s listings.
Who
: Reid BelstockWhere, When
: Village Square at 1:30, Village Common at 2:30, Gazebo at 4 p.m.See Friday?s listings.
Who
: Checkerboard GuyWhere, When
: Mountain Square at 2, Village Square at 3, Marketplace at 4:30 p.m.See Friday?s listings.
CLUBS AND DJs
What
: ResonanceWhere
: Tommy Africa?sDidn?t get enough disco on Monday? Check out these disco tunes with a house twist.
What
: Wednesdays on WaxWho
: DJ R3Where
: Garfinkel?sResident DJ R3 is spinning funky house vibes for your dancing enjoyment.
What
: Spare GroovesWhere
: Maxx FishWho
: Matt the Alien and DJ Kilo Cee2 DJs? 4 turntables? dicing up the phattest and freshest tracks on the wheels of steel.
What
: WiggleWho
: Milton and RabidWhere
: Savage BeagleDJs Milton and Rabid spin back and forth all night. Milton plays tech-house & tribal and Rabid plays break beats & funky hard house. If you want to rip it up in Whistler, this is the night to come out.
Who
: DJ Peace FrogWhere
: Buffalo Bill?sSee Monday?s listings.
Thursday, Sept. 6
What
: JamboxWhere
: The BootIt?s open mic night. Come jam with musicians from around the valley.
Who
: The Cameron Chu Jazz TrioWhere
: The Bearfoot BistroSee Friday?s listings.
Who
: John ReynoldsWhere
: Dubh Linn GateHe?s Canada?s little piece of Ireland! A member of the famous Irish Rovers (and not a Member of Parliament), John is known for his unique combination of humour and music.
Who
: Reid BelstockWhere, When
: Marketplace at noon, Gazebo at 1, Village Square at 2:30, Mountain Square at 3:30 p.m.See Friday?s listings.
Who
: Checkerboard GuyWhere, When
: Village Square at 12:30, Mountain Square at 1:30, Village Common at 3 p.m.See Friday?s listings.
CLUBS AND DJs
What
: Locals? NightWhere
: Garfinkel?sDon?t be fooled by cheap imitations and giveaways. Still the best locals? night 10 years and running. Come out for great drink specials and party with DJ Stoli.
What
: Bulletproof with Kriptonight PromotionsWho
: DJ KuffWhere
: Maxx FishA night of good people, phat breaks and old school funk.
What
: WaxedWho
: DJ KippWhere
: Savage BeagleSeattle's hottest deep house DJ comes to town. You might remember him from a few years back when he was a resident at Tommy Africa?s. Kipp will amaze you with his flawless mixing and amazing programming.
What:
Ladies? NightWho
: DJ Tone BalloneWhere
: Moe Joe?sSmells good, looks good, and for all the women? it?s all good.
What
: Gone Fishin?Who
: DJ RichWhere
: Buffalo Bill?sCatch yourself a Kokanee! Win a trip fishing with Valley Fishing Guides. Lots of special prizes.