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Friday, Aug. 31 ON STAGE What : Live Wire Friday Who : The Mahones Where : Garfinkel?s Break 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.

Friday, Aug. 31

ON STAGE

What

: Live Wire Friday

Who

: The Mahones

Where

: Garfinkel?s

Break 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 Festival

Where

: Mount Currie Rodeo Grounds

Who

: Bijou de Bayou, Booth, Broadhurst and McNair, Slivertooth, Yield, The Ecclestons, Sound Tribe

Purchase 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

: Weetama

Where

: Whistler Village

Weetama 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 Films

Where

: Rainbow Theatre

When

: 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 Ways

Where

: Whistler Conference Centre

Artisan 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 County

Where:

Moe Joe?s

This local band is turning out your favourite rock hits as well as originals destined to become hits.

Who

: The Hairfarmers

Where

: Merlin?s

It?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 Kyla

Where

: Dubh Linn Gate

These popular local lasses always bring the house down with their high energy Celtic and contemporary tunes.

Who

: The Cameron Chu Jazz Trio

Where

: The Bearfoot Bistro

Enjoy the smooth styling of Cameron and guests, as well as a glass of wine from the finest selection in town.

Who

: Solid Earth Jam Band

Where

: Crab Shack

Formerly known as Dark Star, this Whistler band turns out rockin?, groovy jams reminiscent of the Grateful Dead.

Who

: Xavier

Where

: Crystal Lounge

This unique Aussie musician is a favourite around town. Come find out what all the "hum" is about.

What

: Das Boot Ballet

Where

: The Boot Pub

The only place in town to enjoy adult beverages and adult entertainment.

Who

: Reid Belstock

Where, 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 Guy

Where, 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 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? alternative rock meets disco house? a mix of people and music to keep you entertained all night.

Who

: DJ Rich

Where

: Buffalo Bill?s

This house is rockin?! The music is hot and the dance floor is even hotter.

Who

: DJ Little T

Where

: Maxx Fish

Little 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 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 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 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 air in the world.

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:

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 sounds.

Where:

Amsterdam Café

This 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 Pub

Down 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 Party

Who

: Leanne and Kyla

Where

: Dubh Linn Gate

Now 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 Feast

Where

: Whistler Conference Centre

It?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 Ways

Where

: Whistler Conference Centre

See Friday?s listings.

What

: Aboriginal Films

Where

: Rainbow Theatre

See Friday?s listings.

What

: Pemberton Music Festival

Where

: Mount Currie Rodeo Grounds

Who

: John Bottomley, The Hairfarmers, Fun Gus, Suzanne Gitzi, Slivertooth, Skydog, Yield, Incognito, The Convertibles

See Friday?s listings.

Who

: Whole Damn County

Where

: Moe Joe?s

See Friday?s listings.

Who

: Cameron Chu Jazz Trio

Where

: The Bearfoot Bistro

See Friday?s listings.

Who

: Xavier

Where

: Crystal Lounge

See Friday?s listings.

Who

: Reid Belstock

Where, When

: Marketplace at 4, Gazebo at 5:30, Village Common at 6:30 p.m.

See Friday?s listings.

Who

: Checkerboard Guy

Where, 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 Saturday

Where

: Maxx Fish

DJ Spin Cat turns out big sexy breaks, underground hip hop, jungle and a little bit of house.

Who

: DJ Chris Viner

Where

: Tommy Africa?s

African 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 Stoli

Where

: Garfinkel?s

He?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 Rich

Where

: Buffalo Bill?s

Bill?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 Rabid

Where

: Savage Beagle

See Friday?s listings.

Sunday, Sept. 2

ON THE MIC

Who

: Robert Walters 20 th Congress

Where

: The Boot

Upstream 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 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.

What

: Pemberton Music Festival

Where

: Mount Currie Rodeo Grounds

Who

: Davy?s Locker (see article), John Bottomley, Slivertooth

See Friday?s listings.

Who:

Leanne and Kyla

Where:

Dubh Linn Gate

See Friday?s listings.

Who

: Reid Belstock

Where, When

: Upper Village at noon and 1, Gazebo at 2:30 p.m.

See Friday?s listings.

Who

: Checkerboard Guy

Where, When

: Marketplace at 4, Gazebo at 5, Village Common at 6:30 p.m.

See Friday?s listings.

CLUBS AND DJs

What

: Soul Kitchen

Where

: Tommy Africa?s

The big man himself, Czech, is in the Kitchen, cooking up breaks and bangin? house to satisfy your musical appetite.

Who

: DJ Rich

Where

: Buffalo Bill?s

Open till 1 a.m. Check out their virtual reality racing games, pool tables and busy dance floor.

Who

: DJ Lamb Chops

Where

: Moe Joe?s

Playing the right mix of rock and dance, Lamb Chops will have you feeling so good, it?s baaa-d.

Who

: DJ R3

Where

: Garfinkel?s

Garf?s has got what you need? all the right music and a big dance floor to shake your bootie.

Who

: DJ Rabid

Where

: Savage Beagle

See Saturday?s listings.

Monday, Sept. 3

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

What

: Pemberton Music Festival

Where

: Mount Currie Rodeo Grounds

Who

: Davy?s Locker, Slivertooth, The Holly Burke Band, Tiller?s Folly and the Irish Dancers, Tianna Lefebvre

See Friday?s listings.

What

: Monday Madness

Who

: The Bleeding Hearts

Where

: The Boot

This 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 Duo

Where

: Dubh Linn Gate

This duo is always a crowd pleaser with a mix of Celtic and upbeat contemporary songs.

Who

: Reid Belstock

Where, 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 Guy

Where, 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 Productions

Who

: DJ Horsey

Where

: Savage Beagle

Jason is almost a local around here. Sweet mixes and funky beats are his forte. Ladies come shake yer bootie? giddy up.

What

: Magnum Opus Monday

Where

: Tommy Africa?s

It?s your weekly fix of Duran Duran and Donna Summer. Eight years and running for this retro party!

Who

: Tone Ballone

Where

: Moe Joe?s

Classic tunes all night long, hot from the archives, cool on the dance floor.

Who

: DJ Peace Frog

Where

: Buffalo Bill?s

Dance floor, games, pool, lovely waitresses and kickin? bartenders? what more could you want?

Tuesday, Sept. 4

IN THE FLESH

Who

: Rob Thompson Duo

Where

: Dubh Linn Gate

See Monday?s listings.

What

: Das Boot Ballet

Where

: The Boot

See Friday?s listings.

Who

: Reid Belstock

Where, 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 Guy

Where, 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 Breaks

Where

: Tommy Africa?s

JnB 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 Seanski

Where

: Savage Beagle

Come see why this is the longest running hip hop night in the resort.

What

: Disco Night

Where

: Moe Joe?s

There?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 Tuesday

Who

: DJ R3

Where

: Garfinkel?s

Garf?s has got what you need. Great drinks + great music = big fun.

Who

: DJ Rich

Where

: Buffalo Bill?s

See Friday?s listings.

Wednesday, Sept. 5

ALIVE AND KICKING

Who

: Brickhouse

Where

: Moe Joe?s

It?s the only blues night in town ? and it?s live, baby!

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 Monday?s listings.

What

: Das Boot Ballet

Where

: The Boot

See Friday?s listings.

Who

: Reid Belstock

Where, When

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

See Friday?s listings.

Who

: Checkerboard Guy

Where, When

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

See Friday?s listings.

CLUBS AND DJs

What

: Resonance

Where

: Tommy Africa?s

Didn?t get enough disco on Monday? Check out these disco tunes with a house twist.

What

: Wednesdays on Wax

Who

: DJ R3

Where

: Garfinkel?s

Resident DJ R3 is spinning funky house vibes for your dancing enjoyment.

What

: Spare Grooves

Where

: Maxx Fish

Who

: Matt the Alien and DJ Kilo Cee

2 DJs? 4 turntables? dicing up the phattest and freshest tracks on the wheels of steel.

What

: Wiggle

Who

: Milton and Rabid

Where

: Savage Beagle

DJs 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 Frog

Where

: Buffalo Bill?s

See Monday?s listings.

Thursday, Sept. 6

What

: Jambox

Where

: The Boot

It?s open mic night. Come jam with musicians from around the valley.

Who

: The Cameron Chu Jazz Trio

Where

: The Bearfoot Bistro

See Friday?s listings.

Who

: John Reynolds

Where

: Dubh Linn Gate

He?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 Belstock

Where, 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 Guy

Where, 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? Night

Where

: Garfinkel?s

Don?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 Promotions

Who

: DJ Kuff

Where

: Maxx Fish

A night of good people, phat breaks and old school funk.

What

: Waxed

Who

: DJ Kipp

Where

: Savage Beagle

Seattle'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? Night

Who

: DJ Tone Ballone

Where

: Moe Joe?s

Smells good, looks good, and for all the women? it?s all good.

What

: Gone Fishin?

Who

: DJ Rich

Where

: Buffalo Bill?s

Catch yourself a Kokanee! Win a trip fishing with Valley Fishing Guides. Lots of special prizes.