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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.

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 week’s 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 & Bailey’s 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 and

Marsha 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: Murphy’s 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: Garfinkel’s

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

Whistler’s rising star DJ Keph is back scratching with the power of Thor’s hammer.

What: Passion Fridays with DJ Erin

Where: Tommy Africa’s

"Passion" with Whistler’s number one voted DJ Erin, playing an electrifying blend of sexy, funky house. Come see Tommy’s 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 Bill’s

Peacefrog with familiar tunes from the latest Top 40 charts. Friday summer hours, 7 p.m.-2 a.m.

Where: Merlin’s

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? Citta’s 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: 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: 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: Black’s 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: 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, Aug. 10

OFF THE HOOK

Who: Jo Cairns

Where: Crystal Lounge

See Friday’s listings.

Who: Murpy’s Lagh

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

See Friday’s listings.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: Milton Currie

What: Off the Hook

Where: Tommy Africa’s

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 Tommy’s we’ve 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: Garfinkel’s

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 Bill’s

A busy dance floor with great music – arrive early.

Who: DJ Derek

Where: Savage Beagle

See Friday’s listings.

Who: DJ Tone Ballone

Where: Moe Joe’s

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 Africa’s

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 UK’s Fatboy Slim, as well as Afrika Bambaata. Tix $10, one night only! Resident DJ Shandy Rae also plays at Whistler’s longest-running house night.

Who: DJ Peacefrog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

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 Bill’s

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 Bill’s for a tribute to the greats of U.K. rock-dom.

Who: Selassie I Power

What: Reggae Madness

Where: Boot Pub

Toronto’s 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 Africa’s

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 Bill’s

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: Garfinkel’s

Bring your vid and compete. Call Garf’s for details at 604-932-2323.

Who: DJ Seanski

Where: Savage Beagle

Hip hop with Seanski.

What: Jungle ’n’ Breaks night

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Headliner DJ Jungle Soldier brings you an awe-inspiring evening: Whistler’s 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: Garfinkel’s

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 Garf’s features uptempo beats and a "nice blend of house."

What: Spare Grooves

Where: Maxx Fish

Mat the Alien and Kilo Cee bring you Whistler’s 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: Sharkey’s 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: 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

It’s thirst-day at Bill’s; music by Peacefrog.

Who: DJ Dancehall

Where: Savage Beagle

DJ Phroh with dub roots and dancehall reggae.

What: Ladies Night-Tabu

Where: Moe Joe’s

Introducing Tabu, the new bevvie for ladies’ night, for all the ladies out there.

Upcoming Events

Ecofest featuring headliner Holly McNarland and Whistler’s Whole Damn County, Golden, B.C. Aug.16-18

Leftover Salmon, at Garfinkel’s Aug. 20

The Commitments, at the GLC Aug. 28