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>>> 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.

>>> 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 week’s 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: Murphy’s Lagh

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Celtic covers and originals from the band Murphy’s 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: Garfinkel’s

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

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 groove 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.

PUBS & PATIOS

Where: Havana Lounge

New lounge opened Aug. 22, located above Castro’s Cuban Cigar Store in the St. Andrew’s 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? 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.

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 – Whistler’s 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 Friday’s listings.

Who: Murphy’s Lagh

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

See Friday’s listings.

Who: Cuban Fire

Where: Kypriaki Norte

See Friday’s 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: 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: Milton Currie

What: Off the Hook

Where: Tommy Africa’s

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 Tommy’s we’ve seen a dramatic change as our early clientele stay late into the night to catch his repertoire."

Who: DJ Derek

Where: Savage Beagle

See Friday’s listings.

Who: DJ Tone Ballone

Where: Moe Joe’s

Tunes from Tone tonight.

Sunday, Aug. 25

HOO HAW

Who: Whole Damn County

Where: The Shack

Every Sunday Whistler’s 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: Garfinkel’s

Live with Thenon tonight at Garf’s.

Who: Rob Funk

Where: Second Cup

See Saturday’s listings.

What: World Cup Fooseball Tournament

Where: Merlin’s

Every Sunday night is World Cup Fooseball Tournament night at Merlin’s.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJ Mama Miche

What: Soul Kitchen

Where: Tommy Africa’s

From Front Side Records in Victoria, B.C., DJ Mama Miche plays tech and deep house.

Who: DJ Elvis

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Beats from DJ Elvis on Sunday. The king lives…

Monday, Aug. 26

WILD RIDE

What: Metal Mondays

Who: Dave Crowley band

Where: Garfinkel’s

Local metal workers the Dave Crowley Band hammer out a few tunes down in Garfinkel’s forge.

Who: Rob Funk

Where: Earl’s 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 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 Diamond Doug

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

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 Whistler’s cultural entertainment.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJ Diamond Doug

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

See Monday’s listings.

Who: DJ Mat the Alien & Jungle Soldier

What: Jungle ’n’ Breaks night

Where: Tommy Africa’s

DJ Jungle Soldier and Mat the Alien 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! This week’s 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 Joe’s

Every Wednesday, local four-piece band Bob Funk plays Moe Joe’s 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 Tuesday’s listings.

CLUBS AND DJS

Whar: Hip Hop Night

Where: Maxx Fish

Spare grooves with Mat the Alien and Kilo Cee every Wednesday night, Whistler’s 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: 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."

Who: Mr. Wilson and Def Dubs

Where: Savage Beagle

Old school hip hop and breaks.

Thursday, Aug. 29

ACOUSTIC ENLIGHTENMENT

Who: Blue Steel

Where: Earl’s 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: 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.

What: Ladies Night-Tabu

Where: Moe Joe’s

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 Africa’s Sept..3

Supertonic at the Shack, Sept. 4