July 5--July 11
Friday, July 5
Kickin if off
Who: Blue Steel
Where: Crystal Lounge
Jo an outstanding vocal talent and really, really good looking and Sundu (the ugly kid from school) dish up an eclectic mix of funk, blues and indie covers and originals. Theyre so hot right now, youll be glad you came. And if you miss them tonight, theyll be back on Saturday.
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: Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Celtic covers and originals from the Bowen Boys.
Who: Whole Damn County
Where: Moe Joes
Kickin live tunes with Whistlers favourite local band, Whole Damn County.
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. 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.
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. Near all the bars, clubs and shops in between Marketplace and central Village Square.
Where: Hozs Pub
Hozs is still open during the Lake Placid Road construction extravaganza. Easily accessible by mountain bike, ATV or canoe, cut through the Creekside dust and sit down for a cool one at Hozs.
Where: Citta
Cittas central stage in Village Square attracts locals and visitors. 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
A funky place for a pint or a meal, overlooking the Village Square. 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 mountain bike park 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, July 6
Saturday Serenade
What: Artrageous
Where: The Underground at the conference Centre
The ska-reggae sounds of Big Up provide the musical entertainment at this years Artrageous, while local artists provide the visual entertainment. There are also palm and tarot card readers, fortune tellers and digital photo portraits. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5.
Who: Blue Steel
Where: Crystal Lounge
Back for the second night of a Whistler doubleheader. See Fridays listings.
Who: Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
The Boys from Bowen are blowin up a Celtic storm.
Who: Whole Damn County
Where: Moe Joes
Kickin live tunes with Whistlers favourite local band, Whole Damn County.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: Milton Currie
What: Off the Hook
Where: Tommy Africas
DJ Milton Currie returns to the jungle for his own night of house music. See story.
What: Whistler Hockey Tournament
Where: Boot Pub
Bush League and Guests.
What: Super funk with DJ Keph
Where: Maxx Fish
DJ Keph is back from sabbatical and playing more uber-sexy funk again this evening.
Who: DJ Stoli & Miguel Sanchez
Where: Garfinkels
Stoli mixes up your favourites for a Saturday night boogie, while Sanchez sacrifices for sound.
Who: DJ Peace Frog
Where: Buffalo Bills
A mainstream mix keeps Whistler audiences rockin.
Who: DJ Derek
Where: Savage Beagle
See Fridays listings.
Who: DJ Tone Ballone
Where: Moe Joes
I got a DJ named Tone Ballone. Hes as skinny as a stick of macaroni.
Sunday, July 7
Sounds abound
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.
What: Coyote Sunday
Where: Moe Joes
Moes ladies-only bar staff are at the controls to serve it up.
Monday, July 8
Summer sounds
Who: Wassabi Collective
Where: The Boot
Funkin tribal groove from the collective. Hot stuff. See story.
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 this tribute to the 80s.
Who: DJ Rich
Where: Buffalo Bills
DJ Rich plays tunes through the night.
Who: DJ Def Dubs
Where: Savage Beagle
Downtempo and hip hop.
What: Service Industry Night
Where: Moe Joes
Locals night out on the town, or under the town as most night clubs are underground.
Tuesday, July 9
Tunes for our times
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 in the pub at central Village Square.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Seanski
Where: Savage Beagle
Hip hop with Seanski.
What: The Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
See Fridays listings.
Wednesday, July 10
Hump Day hoopla
Who: Guitar Doug
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Guitar Doug serenades you on Wednesday night with his guitar and voice.
What: Euchre Tournie
Where: Hozs Pub
Weekly tournament starts at 7 p.m. Your chance to win cash for your summer gear purchases.
What: The Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
High art, Whistler style.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: Boogie Café with DJ Czech
Where: Garfinkels
DJ Czech spins beats for you, apres-ski and into vinyl mode.
Who: DJ Diamond Doug
Where: Buffalo Bills
Every Wednesday in July, do it like a rock star.
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: Mr. Wilson and Def Dubs
Where: Savage Beagle
Old school hip hop and breaks.
Who: DJ Tone Ballone
Where: Moe Joes
Tone Ballone kicking out the tunes!
Thursday, July 11
Downtown sounds
Who: Suzanne Wilson
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Solo singer of Cherrybomb entertains tonight.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: Vinyl Ritchie
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.