Aug. 9-15
Whistler Street Entertainment Aug. 9-15
Free entertainment happens all week throughout the village, at Village Square, Village Common, Town Plaza Gazebo, and Mountain Square, with the emphasis on family fun. This weeks performers include:
Tickles & Dots-A-Lot,
a mother-daughter team of clowns who present comedy sketches;Pancho and Sal,
a dynamic duo with an unique show of original music flavoured with Latin rhythms;Reid Belstock,
a Denver-based juggler for the past 11 years who has performed in the U.S.A., Japan, and Canada. He says "juggling is fun to watch and my characters are very slapstick." Belstock trained with world renowned Barnum & Baileys Circus in Venice, FLA. He also won a bronze medal from the International Jugglers Association this past season.The Strolling Game Show,
with hosts Lance andMarsha Chinstrong who test your knowledge on important world events, with challenging, mind-bending questions. Three correct answers and you could win prizes!
Friday, Aug. 9
THE WEEKEND AWAKENS
Who: Jo Cairns
Where: Crystal Lounge
Let your weekend awaken with popular local musician Jo Cairns, a regular at open mic nights around town. She has appeared in the Whistler Talent Search competition, and regularly plays at village venues. Her strong vocals carry sweet melodies and some sweet bluesy stuff, too. Tonight and tomorrow night at the Crystal Lounge.
Who: Murphys Lagh
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Classic Irish pub with classic Irish covers. The perfect place to swill your Guinness pint. Music starts at 8 p.m.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Mat the Alien
What: Fresh Fridays
Where: Garfinkels
Hip hop king and beats meister Mat the Alien, always talented, always subtle, plays a mix tonight. Live mixing some nights. Turntabling delights, all the time, every week.
What: Superfunk with DJ Keph
Where: Maxx Fish
Whistlers rising star DJ Keph is back scratching with the power of Thors hammer.
What: Passion Fridays with DJ Erin
Where: Tommy Africas
"Passion" with Whistlers number one voted DJ Erin, playing an electrifying blend of sexy, funky house. Come see Tommys favourite go-go dancers dance the night away.
Who: DJ Derek
Where: Savage Beagle
A mix of Top 40 tonight and Saturday.
Who: DJ Peacefrog
Where: Buffalo Bills
Peacefrog with familiar tunes from the latest Top 40 charts. Friday summer hours, 7 p.m.-2 a.m.
Where: Merlins
Open Fridays through Mondays from noon. Catch local musicians Jay Brown and the White Guy Aug. 16 and every second Friday following.
PUBS & PATIOS
Where: Citta
Looking for someone? Cittas central attracts locals and visitors as traditionally the best people watching spot in Village Square. Enjoy a variety of pints on tap and chat about the ball game. Open for lunch; low key candlelight dining upstairs into the summer evening.
Where: The Brew House
Brew House 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: Amsterdam Pub & Café
A funky place for a pint, a martini, 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 snow-capped 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, Aug. 10
OFF THE HOOK
Who: Jo Cairns
Where: Crystal Lounge
See Fridays listings.
Who: Murpys Lagh
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
See Fridays listings.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: Milton Currie
What: Off the Hook
Where: Tommy Africas
DJ Milton (of Easy Groove Productions) spins tribal tech house music, a scintillating master of house music every Saturday. Staff add: "Since Milton has returned to Tommys weve seen a dramatic change as our early clientele stay late into the night to catch his repertoire."
Who: Superfunk with DJ Keph
Where: Maxx Fish
DJ Keph keeps the ladies dancing all night long with über-sexy funk.
Who: DJ Stoli & Miguel Sanchez
Where: Garfinkels
Stoli mixes up your favourites for a Saturday night boogie, while Sanchez enhances sound bytes for your music-loving ears.
Who: DJ Peacefrog
Where: Buffalo Bills
A busy dance floor with great music arrive early.
Who: DJ Derek
Where: Savage Beagle
See Fridays listings.
Who: DJ Tone Ballone
Where: Moe Joes
Tunes from Tone tonight.
Sunday, Aug. 11
NOTES, SONGS, RENDITIONS
What: Open Mic Night
Where: Crystal Lounge
Every Sunday with your host Randy of Whistler Music. A low-key evening jam. All are welcome, amp with guitar available.
What: Punk Night
Who: Siobhan Duvall and Retaliation
Where: The Boot Pub
Two featured acts tonight: first, Duvall is back in town to rock your Whistler night, while pop punkers with a touch of metal, Retaliation, play to get your heartbeat revved. Catch their show before they leave cross-country on tour, Sept. 1. Featured lineup includes Dom Koric, Ryan C., Duncan Ius, and Jeff Seeley. See entertainment news bytes.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Tony Faline
What: Soul Kitchen special event
Where: Tommy Africas
From Tampa. Florida, DJ Tony Feline is one of the premier breakbeat producers in the U.S.A. Since 95 he has released over 30 tracks on the Union Records label, including the song Stop, Drop and Funk. He has worked with the UKs Fatboy Slim, as well as Afrika Bambaata. Tix $10, one night only! Resident DJ Shandy Rae also plays at Whistlers longest-running house night.
Who: DJ Peacefrog
Where: Buffalo Bills
With a busy dance floor and great music, staffers say get here early. Summer hours, 8 p.m.-1 a.m. on Sundays.
Monday, Aug. 12
JUMPIN JACK FLASH!
What: Jumping Jack Flash
Where: Buffalo Bills
Sometimes you get what you need Saskatoon-based cover band brings you all the classics from the Rolling Stones, from Angie to Paint it Black. So get the lip posing going on and come on down to Bills for a tribute to the greats of U.K. rock-dom.
Who: Selassie I Power
What: Reggae Madness
Where: Boot Pub
Torontos Selassie I Power band, which began in 1992, play their danceable high energy roots music, with "echoes of the Wailers, Culture and Burning Spear." Winners of the 1998 Canadian Urban Music Awards for best album, King of Kings .
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Magnum Opus with DJ Ryder
Where: Tommy Africas
The place to be Monday for Retro Boogie Night, billed as "a night of awesome top 40 dance music from the 70s, 80s, and 90s. The most fun you can have on a Monday."
Who: DJ Def Dubs
Where: Savage Beagle
Downtempo and hip hop.
Tuesday, Aug. 13
TUESDAY MUSING
Who: Comedian Kristeen Von Hagen
Where: Buffalo Bills
Just for laughs, Kristeen Von Hagen brings her show "Puppetry of the Penis" to town, part of the Vancouver Comedy Festival.
What: Open Mic Night
Where: Maxx Fish
Shifted from Amsterdam Pub, open mic night continues to happen weekly, with your host Randy Phelan of Whistler Music. Play live in the club with some of the best musicians in the valley.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Snow Jam Showdown Video Contest
Where: Garfinkels
Bring your vid and compete. Call Garfs for details at 604-932-2323.
Who: DJ Seanski
Where: Savage Beagle
Hip hop with Seanski.
What: Jungle n Breaks night
Where: Tommy Africas
Headliner DJ Jungle Soldier brings you an awe-inspiring evening: Whistlers only jungle and breakbeat rinse, four to six different DJs, four turntables. High energy dance floor revs up after 1 a.m. as revellers lose themselves in the beauty of a jungle riff. Perfect for people-watching or working your dance floor magic. Not a workout for the faint-hearted!
Wednesday, Aug. 14
LOVELY RIFFS
Who: Doug Craig
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Always charming, always entertaining, local guitarist who plays many outfits and many gigs appears tonight at the Gate, with lively serenades and playful ditties too. You might also know him as Guitar Doug, or part of the Hairfarmers duo.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Boogie Café with DJ Czech
Where: Garfinkels
First half of the evening experience downtempo play with a touch of rare groove at this weekly Whistler event. The second half of the evening at Garfs features uptempo beats and a "nice blend of house."
What: Spare Grooves
Where: Maxx Fish
Mat the Alien and Kilo Cee bring you Whistlers hip hop every Wednesday. Two DJs, four turntables, 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.
Thursday, Aug. 15
ROCKIN ROBIN
Who: Dave Crowley Band
Where: Maxx Fish
Metal covers from the Dave Crowley band, weekly at Maxx Fish. Tix at the door.
Who: Sharkeys Machine
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Lively blues and rock and roll outfit from Vancouver rocks you and your company at Dubh Linn Gate tonight.
CLUBS AND DJs
Who: DJ Pro
Where: Savage Beagle
Dub roots and dancehall reggae.
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
Its thirst-day at Bills; music by Peacefrog.
Who: DJ Dancehall
Where: Savage Beagle
DJ Phroh with dub roots and dancehall reggae.
What: Ladies Night-Tabu
Where: Moe Joes
Introducing Tabu, the new bevvie for ladies night, for all the ladies out there.
Upcoming Events
Ecofest featuring headliner Holly McNarland and Whistlers Whole Damn County, Golden, B.C. Aug.16-18
Leftover Salmon, at Garfinkels Aug. 20
The Commitments, at the GLC Aug. 28