June 28-July 4
Whistler Daily Street Entertainment, June 28 to July 4
For the families, kids, or the kid in you, Whistler street entertainment is now offered daily through the week, a presentation of Tourism Whistler.
The shows take place at Village Common, Town Plaza gazebo, Village Square, and Mountain Square between noon and 5:30 p.m.
This week catch Michelle Bush and the Whistler Fashion Police (or she might catch you); Rex Chequer and Joseph (Tetteh) Ashong, members of the international touring group Mandin Jata, who incorporate dance traditions from Timbuktu, Mali; a Vaudeville-style Western comedy act from Cowgirl Tricks; and Cirque Alexander, the silent, white-faced clown.
BALLAD NUMBER ONE
Friday, June 28
Who: Steve Colbourne
Where: Crystal Lounge
Colbourne, winner during the Whistler Talent night finals, performs solo on guitar tonight at the Crystal Lounge.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: Bearfoot Bistro
Didnt get your fill at the Jazz and Blues weekend? Come hear jazz from pianist Cameron Chu, nightly in the elegant setting at the Bearfoot Bistro.
Who: Murphys Lagh
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Celtic covers and originals from the band, also Saturday and Sunday.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
Adult entertainment by ladies, for men.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Fresh Fridays featuring resident DJ R3
Where: Garfinkels
Local spinster Ryan Rousch spins a mix of mainly hip hop (Eminem to Swollen Members), with a touch of R&B as DJ R3 every Friday night. Live mixing some nights on wax. Turntabling delights, all the time, every week.
What: Ninja Tune Friday
What: Super funk with DJ Keph
Where: Maxx Fish
Whistlers rising star, playing to the ladies with uber-sexy funk.
Who: DJ Erin
What: Passion Fridays
Where: Tommy Africas
Who brings out the passion in you? DJ Erin will titillate your senses with grinding house beats that will shake your booty and bring out the animal in you at Tommy Africas. Make sure you have your dancing shoes handy! Doors open at 10 p.m.
Who: DJ Derek
Where: Savage Beagle
A mix of Top 40 tonight and Saturday.
Who: DJ Peace Frog
Where: Buffalo Bills
Tunes from Peace Frog, and no cover for ladies.
Who: DJ Tone Ballone
Where: Moe Joes
Live and in person at your service, pumpin out the tunes. Check out the diversity.
PUBS & PATIOS
Where: The Brew House
Brewhouse tunes are always hopping from morning to night. Outdoor patios make for great people watching in the village, alongside pitchers or specialty coffees. Near all the bars, clubs and shops in between Marketplace and central Village Square.
Where: Hozs Pub
Down to earth pub but still in that Whistler style. Just a hop, skip and a jump over the construction zone that is Lake Placid Road in Whistler Creekside.
Where: Citta
Cittas central stage in Village Square attracts locals, patio-side, and visitors too. Best people watching spot to enjoy a variety of pints on tap. Open for lunch, low key candlelight dining upstairs into the summer evening.
Where: Amsterdam Pub & Café
Wooden interiors and all kinds of eye-candy décor make for a funky apres-pint or meal, in the Village Square. Patio too, with live music some nights. For an international, younger crowd visit the Dam.
Where: Blacks Pub
The warming floor for locals apres-ski. Located at the foot of both village gondolas. With snowcapped peaks and the downhill bike course in the background, enjoy their telescope to bear watch or star gaze. Tasty food, 99 brands of beer in a gilded silver menu, and 40 scotches to keep you reminiscing.
Where: Tapleys Neighbourhood Pub
Casual atmosphere for warm conversation and cold beer. Bar staff operate a not-too-loud sound system of rock and roll numbers and the outdoor patio gives patrons the best air in the world.
Saturday, June 29
SATURDAY NIGHT JIG
Who: Murphys Lagh
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
See Fridays listings.
Who: Steve Colbourne
Where: Crystal Lounge
See Fridays listings.
What: Family Street dance
Where: Royal Canadian Legion, Pemberton
Cal Batchelor performs at this community outdoors event.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Surf Vids
Where: Boot Pub
Films of the Big Kahuna and company.
What: Super funk with DJ Keph
Where: Maxx Fish
DJ Keph plays more uber-sexy funk again this evening. Hes back from sabbatical.
Who: DJ Stoli & Miguel Sanchez
Where: Garfinkels
Stoli mixes up your favourites for a Saturday night boogie or barfly mode.
Who: DJ Peace Frog
Where: Buffalo Bills
A mainstream mix keeps Whistler audiences rockin.
Who: DJ Lennie, Jungle Soldier and guests
What: Open House
Where: Tommy Africas
DJ Lennie opens, followed by Jungle Soldiers mix of the best break beats on the West Coast. A great night for people who like to dance.
Who: DJ Derek
Where: Savage Beagle
See Fridays listings.
Who: DJ Tone Ballone
Where: Moe Joes
See Fridays listings.
Sunday, June 30
As part of Canada Day in Pemberton, a Family Festival takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Pemberton Secondary ball field today, in addition to the Teddy Bears and Seniors Picnic from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Fireworks takes place in the evening.
WISER TUNES
Who: Project Wyze
Where: Garfinkels
Harder sounds, along Limp Bizkit lines, tonight with Project Wyze, who have collaborated with Moka Only and Swollen Members.
Who: Murphys Lagh
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
See Fridays listings.
What: Beat Cave
Where: Maxx Fish
Whistler Music Percussion Center presents Beat Cave, an intense mix of jungle, tribal, Afro-Cuban and Latino beats with your host Andy Gallant, and featuring DJ Toddski. This is an open invitation event so bring your drum and add to the thunder every Sunday.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Soul Kitchen
Where: Tommy Africas
DJ Grooverobber of Lime and Kaleidiscope Records.
What: Weekend Madness
Where: Buffalo Bills
Busy dance floor and long lineups get here early.
Monday, July 1
GOING PATRIOTIC: O, CANADA
Who: Gord Rutherford and Brian Lyster
Where: Day skier Lot 3
Part of the Canada Day parade preparations, from 11:30 a.m. onwards. Parade starts at 2 p.m. at from Lot 3, heading south on Blackcomb Way to Sundial Crescent, and works its way through the village to the Olympic information building, next to the Brew House.
What: Canada Day Roundup
Where: The Shack
Openers Pete Couillard (of Whole Damn County) plays rock tunes from noon to 3 p.m. on the outdoor patio, followed by Guitar Doug and the Hairfarmers, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Wes Makepeace goes solo on guitar with slower ballads and a bit of rock from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Totally Hip, the Tragically Hip cover band making waves locally, performs at this Canada Day bash held at the Shack from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. See article.
The Adam Woodall Band, from Vancouver, get into gear from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m., and again Tuesday and Wednesday nights this week.
Who: Beluga
Where: Boot Pub
Vancouver band hits the Boot with their very own brand of funky party rock.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Ryder
What: Magnum Opus
Where: Tommy Africas
Retro boogie night. Dress to the nines, its costume time. Come shake your booty at the longest running locals night in Whistler.
Who: DJ Rich
Where: Buffalo Bills
DJ Rich plays tunes through the night.
Who: DJ Tricky
Where: Savage Beagle
Hip hop, R&B, and other groovy stuff.
What: Service Industry Night
Where: Moe Joes
Locals night in the shoulder season.
Tuesday, July 2
COME ALIVE AFTER FIVE
Who: Adam Woodall Band
Where: The Shack
Vancouver band play catchy melodic songs from album Songs from My Parents House , with rock and roll interpretations and some blues sets too. Repeat show Wednesday evening.
What: Open Mic
Where: Amsterdam Pub
Live music every Tuesday, with your host Randy of Whistler Music. Play live with some of the best local musicians in the valley, amid a mirror ball glow and coloured lights at the pub at central Village Square.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
See Fridays listings.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Seanski
Where: Savage Beagle
Hip hop with Seanski.
Wednesday, July 3
MID-WEEK SONATAS
Who: Adam Woodall Band
Where: The Shack
See Tuesdays listings.
Who: Guitar Doug
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Lively tunes from the local musician on guitar, also known as the "Daddy-O of the Patio."
What: Weekly Euchre Tournie
Where: Hozs Pub
Weekly tournament starts at 7 p.m. Your chance to win cash for your summer gear purchases.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
See Fridays listings.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: Boogie Café with DJ Czech
Where: Garfinkels
DJ Czech spins beats for you all evening and into vinyl mode.
Who: DJ Diamond Doug
Where: Buffalo Bills
A diamond in the ruff or a sparkling, well-cut jewel?
What: Spare Grooves
Where: Maxx Fish
Mat the Alien and Kilo Cee bring you Whistlers hip hop with incredible ease.
Who: Guest DJs
Where: The Shack
Acid jazz, disco and retro on tap.
Who: Def Star Dub
Where: Savage Beagle
Downtempo beats and hip hop this evening.
Who: DJ Tone Ballone
Where: Moe Joes
Tone Ballone kicking out the tunes!
Thursday, July 4
GOOD TIME ROCK N ROLL
Who: Sharkeys Machine
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Good time rock n roll dance music at the Gate.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Beats and Breaks
Where: Maxx Fish
DJ Vinyl Ritchie sets the record straight playing his big, sexy funk. Scott Arkwell was voted best DJ in B.C. two years in a row by readers of the Georgia Straight.
What: Locals Night
Where: Garfinkels
Still the best locals night 10 years running. DJ Erin and DJ Stoli shake things up down below.
Who: DJ Peacefrog
Where: Buffalo Bills
Thirst-day at Bills; music by Peacefrog.
Who: DJ Dancehall
Where: Savage Beagle
Reggae night tonight at the Beagle.
What: Ladies Night
Where: Moe Joes
Looks good, smells good, its all good ladies night at Moes.