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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 indi

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. They’re so hot right now, you’ll be glad you came. And if you miss them tonight, they’ll be back on Saturday.

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: Bearfoot Bistro

Didn’t 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 Joe’s

Kickin’ live tunes with Whistler’s 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: Garfinkel’s

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

Whistler’s rising star, playing to the ladies with uber-sexy funk.

Who: DJ Erin

What: Passion Fridays

Where: Tommy Africa’s

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 Africa’s. 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 Bill’s

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: Hoz’s Pub

Hoz’s 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 Hoz’s.

Where: Citta’

Citta’s 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: Black’s 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: Tapley’s 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 year’s 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 Friday’s listings.

Who: Bowen Boys

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

The Boys from Bowen are blowin’ up a Celtic storm.

Who: Whole Damn County

Where: Moe Joe’s

Kickin’ live tunes with Whistler’s favourite local band, Whole Damn County.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: Milton Currie

What: Off the Hook

Where: Tommy Africa’s

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: Garfinkel’s

Stoli mixes up your favourites for a Saturday night boogie, while Sanchez sacrifices for sound.

Who: DJ Peace Frog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

A mainstream mix keeps Whistler audiences rockin’.

Who: DJ Derek

Where: Savage Beagle

See Friday’s listings.

Who: DJ Tone Ballone

Where: Moe Joe’s

I got a DJ named Tone Ballone. He’s 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 Africa’s

DJ Grooverobber of Lime and Kaleidiscope Records.

What: Weekend Madness

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Busy dance floor and long lineups – get here early.

What: Coyote Sunday

Where: Moe Joe’s

Moe’s 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 Africa’s

Retro boogie night. Dress to the nines, it’s costume time. Come shake your booty at this tribute to the ’80s.

Who: DJ Rich

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

DJ Rich plays tunes through the night.

Who: DJ Def Dubs

Where: Savage Beagle

Downtempo and hip hop.

What: Service Industry Night

Where: Moe Joe’s

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 Friday’s 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: Hoz’s 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: Garfinkel’s

DJ Czech spins beats for you, apres-ski and into vinyl mode.

Who: DJ Diamond Doug

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Every Wednesday in July, do it like a rock star.

What: Spare Grooves

Where: Maxx Fish

Mat the Alien and Kilo Cee bring you Whistler’s 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 Joe’s

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: Garfinkel’s

Still the best locals’ night 10 years running. DJ Erin and DJ Stoli shake things up down below.

Who: DJ Peacefrog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Thirst-day at Bill’s; music by Peacefrog.

Who: DJ Dancehall

Where: Savage Beagle

Reggae night tonight at the Beagle.

What: Ladies Night

Where: Moe Joe’s

Looks good, smells good, it’s all good… ladies’ night at Moe’s.