>>> Aug. 23-29
Whistler Street Entertainment Aug 23-29
Free entertainment happens all week, at Village Square, Village Common, Town Plaza Gazebo, and Mountain Square. Presented by Tourism Whistler, this weeks performers include:
Yowza and Dots-A-Lot, a father-daughter clown duo who have been clowning around B.C. for over 13 years.
Sand Northrup, Whistler's favourite fool, who returns this week to
entertain with juggling and unicycling.
Gord Rutherford, with upbeat music appealing to a wide range of listeners. Covering material from as early as the 1930s, and up to current hits, he keeps you guessing what's next.
Yeeri the Magician.
The Fat Brothers, the biggest thing to come out of Australia ever! Look out for the 10-foot tall, five-foot wide Fat Brothers.
Friday, Aug. 23
THUNDERSTRUCK!
Who: Wil Mimnaugh
Where: The Shack
CD release party for Calgary guitarist Wil Mimnaugh on his Gibson J45, for his latest, Both Hands. See article.
Who: Leanne Lamoureux and Phil Richard
Where: Crystal Lounge
Tonight and Saturday, catch singer-songwriter Lamoureux (back from touring) on guitar with musician Phil Richard at the Crystal Lounge. See article.
Who: Murphys Lagh
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Celtic covers and originals from the band Murphys Lagh.
Who: Cuban Fire
Where: Kypriaki Norte
Live Cuban music every Friday and Saturday, flamenco guitar and a true Latino feel.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: Bearfoot Bistro
Contemporary jazz from Chu. Casual and conversational-level jazz.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
Live adult entertainment, Fridays at the Boot Pub.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Fresh Fridays with DJ R3
Where: Garfinkels
Local spinster DJ R3 plays a mix of mainly hip hop (Eminem to Swollen Members), with a touch of R&B, every Friday night. 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 groove 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.
PUBS & PATIOS
Where: Havana Lounge
New lounge opened Aug. 22, located above Castros Cuban Cigar Store in the St. Andrews Building, for estate coffees, decadent desserts and film screenings. Open Thursday-Sunday, 5 p.m. to midnight. Relax in leather couches while enjoying classic Hollywood movies.
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.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Old Irish Pub
Located in the Pan Pacific Lodge adjacent to the Excalibur gondola, at the bases of both Whistler & Blackcomb Mountains, with spectacular views of both. The patio at the Gate is the place to be Whistlers only Irish Pub Experience. The Gate offers great food, great people and great entertainment. Open for breakfast from 7 a.m., and kids are welcome too. A spectacular lineup of imports and domestics awaits you.
Saturday, Aug. 24
ON FIRE
Who: Leanne Lamoureux and Phil Richard
Where: Crystal Lounge
See Fridays listings.
Who: Murphys Lagh
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
See Fridays listings.
Who: Cuban Fire
Where: Kypriaki Norte
See Fridays listings.
Who: Rob Funk
Where: Second Cup Café
Every Saturday and Sunday afternoon, Rob Funk shares his guitar and piano stylings as you sip your latte or iced mocha and catch up on the week.
CLUBS AND DJS
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: Milton Currie
What: Off the Hook
Where: Tommy Africas
Whistler legend 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: DJ Derek
Where: Savage Beagle
See Fridays listings.
Who: DJ Tone Ballone
Where: Moe Joes
Tunes from Tone tonight.
Sunday, Aug. 25
HOO HAW
Who: Whole Damn County
Where: The Shack
Every Sunday Whistlers favourite cover band plays live with rockin tunes and flowing pints.
What: Open Mic Night
Where: Crystal Lounge
Do you want to sing? Every Sunday, with your host Randy of Whistler Music. A low-key evening jam. All are welcome. Amp with guitar are available.
Who: Thenon
Where: Garfinkels
Live with Thenon tonight at Garfs.
Who: Rob Funk
Where: Second Cup
See Saturdays listings.
What: World Cup Fooseball Tournament
Where: Merlins
Every Sunday night is World Cup Fooseball Tournament night at Merlins.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Mama Miche
What: Soul Kitchen
Where: Tommy Africas
From Front Side Records in Victoria, B.C., DJ Mama Miche plays tech and deep house.
Who: DJ Elvis
Where: Buffalo Bills
Beats from DJ Elvis on Sunday. The king lives
Monday, Aug. 26
WILD RIDE
What: Metal Mondays
Who: Dave Crowley band
Where: Garfinkels
Local metal workers the Dave Crowley Band hammer out a few tunes down in Garfinkels forge.
Who: Rob Funk
Where: Earls Bistro
Every Monday tunes from local musician Rob Funk, on piano and guitar emanating from the classic local patio upstairs.
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 Diamond Doug
Where: Buffalo Bills
The king of great tunes plays your favourites tonight, pool table-side.
Who: DJ Def Dubs
Where: Savage Beagle
Downtempo and hip hop.
Tuesday, Aug. 27
ACOUSTIC ENTITLEMENT
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.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
Head over to the Boot for the ballet, the centre of Whistlers cultural entertainment.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Diamond Doug
Where: Buffalo Bills
See Mondays listings.
Who: DJ Mat the Alien & Jungle Soldier
What: Jungle n Breaks night
Where: Tommy Africas
DJ Jungle Soldier and Mat the Alien 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! This weeks guest DJ is Robb G, in from Toronto.
Who: DJ Seanski
Where: Savage Beagle
Hip hop with Seanski.
Wednesday, Aug. 28
TRY A LITTLE TENDERNESS
Who: The Commitments
Where: GLC
From the film of the same name, band members show what Irish soul can do for you.
Who: Posthastings
What: Industry night
Where: The Shack
Established in the fall of 2001, Posthastings bring their "Stone Roses with personality" rock to the Shack tonight at industry night. Tasting samples too.
Who: Bob Funk
Where: Moe Joes
Every Wednesday, local four-piece band Bob Funk plays Moe Joes to get the dance floor dancin and bar stools tappin. Lotsa covers, with new bassist Ken Hillstrom.
Who: Guitar Doug
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Guitar Doug creates acoustic mayhem. Did you ever know Cecilia could sound like this? Check it out every Wednesday.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
See Tuesdays listings.
CLUBS AND DJS
Whar: Hip Hop Night
Where: Maxx Fish
Spare grooves with Mat the Alien and Kilo Cee every Wednesday night, Whistlers premiere hip hop night. Stylish duds and a packed, swaying dance floor usually part of the scene which revs up post-midnight. A busy dreamscape, toques galore.
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."
Who: Mr. Wilson and Def Dubs
Where: Savage Beagle
Old school hip hop and breaks.
Thursday, Aug. 29
ACOUSTIC ENLIGHTENMENT
Who: Blue Steel
Where: Earls Bistro
Weekly live looping madness, funk and acoustic tunes from local band Blue Steel.
Who: Leanne Lamoureux, Rich Doucette, and Phil Richard
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
The trio gets the music flowing tonight at the Gate, with Lamoureux back from tour.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Club Shred
Where: The Shack
The Shack invites all mountain staffers in for Club Shred and good times.
What: Slippery When Wet Foam Party
Where: Maxx Fish
The "event of the summer." Put on your fave bathing suit and bring your towel too. Featuring the beats and breaks of DJ Vinyl Ritchie, presented by Maxx Fish and Virtu Productions.
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.
What: Ladies Night-Tabu
Where: Moe Joes
Introducing Tabu, the new bevy for ladies night, for all the ladies out there.
Who: DJ Pro
Where: Savage Beagle
Dub roots and dancehall reggae.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Blue Steel, Crystal Lounge Aug. 30 & 31
DJ Perfect Combination (Manchester, UK) at Tommy Africas Sept..3
Supertonic at the Shack, Sept. 4