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>>> Aug. 30-Sept. 5 Whistler Street Entertainment Free entertainment happens all week, at Village Square, Village Common, Town Plaza Gazebo, and Mountain Square.

>>> Aug. 30-Sept. 5

Whistler Street Entertainment

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:

• Mike Battie, a Whistler legend adored by kids and adults alike, who brings dazzling physical comedy up close.

• The Trolls, mischievous minds from the forests of Norway.

• Mazimba, a West Coast African music duo who combine music of southern Africa on Marimba, as well as Gumboot Dancing from the mines of South Africa.

• Rock-Paper-Scissors, expect the unexpected with colourful costumes and spontaneous mayhem!

• Cirque Alexander, the silent white-faced clown who tickles your funny bone.

Friday, Aug. 30

STEEL NIGHTS

Who: Blue Steel

Where: Crystal Lounge

Local funksters Blue Steel play originals and covers like Macy Gray, with an acoustic bent.

Who: Bowen Boys

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Lively island tunes on strings from the Bowen Boys.

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

Who: DJ Deadly Cam

What: Hip Hop Night

Where: Tommy Africa’s

DJ Deadly Cam brings you new-school hip hop with old school reggae every Friday starting tonight. Good vibes all around. See entertainment news.

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.

Who: DJ Peacefrog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Peacefrog with familiar tunes from the latest Top 40 charts.

Who: DJ Derek

Where: Savage Beagle

A mix of Top 40 tonight and Saturday.

PUBS & PATIOS

Where: Havana Lounge

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 location 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 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: Merlin’s

Open Friday through Sundays, Merlin’s has a view of Blackcomb Mountain and the buzz of mountain staffers. Patio and occasional live music at the half-moon stage. Two levels, loads of seating.

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. 31

MIC-A-LICIOUS

What: Zoophorus Festival

Where: Boot Pub Fairgrounds

Headliner Maceo Parker, Latino pop-ska band Los Mocosos, Michael Franti’s Spearhead, and The Living Daylights perform in one jam blast show. Gates open at noon; music from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m., then show moves inside the Boot Pub. One heckuva party in your very own backyard. Tickets are $45; contact Upsteam Entertainment. For interviews with Parker, Franti, and Martinez see stories in Entertainment section.

Who: Adam Woodall Band

Where: The Shack

Blues and rock covers as well as originals from Vancouver’s Adam Woodall Band, with stylin’ guitar riffs.

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’s news.

Who: Blue Steel

Where: Crystal Lounge

See Friday’s listings.

Who: Bowen Boys

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Who: Cuban Fire

Where: Kypriaki Norte

See Friday’s listings.

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 R3

Where: Garfinkel’s

R3 with more funky tunes tonight.

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, no baloney.

Sunday, Sept.1

ROCKIN’ OVERLOAD

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: Rob Funk

Where: Second Cup

See Saturday’s listings.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Soul Kitchen Labour Day weekend party

Where: Tommy Africa’s

DJ Czech (Futuristic Funk Records, Vancouver) hosts the night with breaks and banging house.

Who: DJ Elvis

Where: Where: Buffalo Bill’s

King of tunes plays top 40 dance delights. Shake that booty or play pool.

Monday, Sept. 2

A FEAST OF FUNK

Who: Upshot

Where: Boot Pub

Dubbing themselves a "heavy feast of funk, soul, power funk… and full-flavoured big sound, the five-piece band, established in Calgary in 1996, promises a funked up show in the post-Zoophorus meltdown. They have played with Fishbone, Furnace Face, and the New Meanies. The lineup is Smokin’ J, Rupert, El Garbanzo, and Jimmy Moto.

What: Metal Mondays

Who: Dave Crowley Band

Where: Garfinkel’s

Local metal rockers Dave Crowley Band serve up an intense show, every Monday at Garf’s.

Who: Rob Funk

Where: Earl’s Bistro

Every Monday, tunes from local musician Rob Funk, on piano and guitar.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Magnum Opus with DJ Ryder

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Is this Studio 54 or is this Tommy’s? Check out’80s night at Tommy Africa’s, find a space on the dance floor if you can at this lip synch ’fest, for all your Tiffany favourites. Monday is Retro Boogie Night, "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, disco ball always spinning with the coloured lights of the dance floor.

Who: DJ Def Dubs

Where: Savage Beagle

Downtempo and hip hop.

Tuesday, Sept. 3

GOOD TIMES, GOOD VIBES

What: Open Mic Night

Where: Maxx Fish

Shifted from Amsterdam Pub to Maxx Fish, 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, a chance for you to exercise your vocal chords in front of an audience. Good times, good vibes.

What: Das Boot Ballet

Where: Boot Pub

Head over to the Boot for the ballet, the cultural centre of Whistler.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJ Diamond Doug

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

See Monday’s listings.

Who: DJ Perfect Combination

What: Jungle ’n’ Breaks night

Where: Tommy Africa’s

DJ Perfect Combination swings the vibe tonight with crazy ass jungle ’n’ breaks. Bring your dance shoes.

Who: DJ Seanski

Where: Savage Beagle

Hip hop with Seanski.

Wednesday, Sept. 4

BOOGALOO LIKE YOU DO

Who: Supertonic

Where: The Shack

Part of live music at industry night every Wednesday. Vancouver’s Supertonic plays covers and originals.

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: Doug Craig

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Just a few last shows for Doug at Dubh Linn Gate as the summer season winds down.

What: Das Boot Ballet

Where: Boot Pub

See Tuesday’s listings.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Hip Hop Night

Where: Maxx Fish

Whistler’s premiere hip hop night, Spare Grooves features Mat the Alien and Kilo Cee every Wednesday. Stylish duds and a packed, swaying dance floor are 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, Sept. 5

DRESSED UP SOUND

Who: Blue Steel

Where: Earl’s Bistro

Funk and acoustic sounds from local band Blue Steel, starting at 7 p.m. on patio, weather permitting.

Who: Sharkey’s Machine

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Live rock and roll tunes with a little reggae beat from Sharkey’s Machine. Covers includes Brown Eyed Girl.

Who: Doug Craig

Where: Cinnamon Bear Bar

Starting tonight and every Thursday, songs from local balladeer Doug Craig in the fireside lounge.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Club Shred

Where: The Shack

Weekly evening for mountain staffers.

What: Formal Party

Where: Maxx Fish

Anniversary for Maxx Fish, celebrate in style.

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

Totally Hip, at The Shack, Sept.11

Guru, at Garfinkel’s, Sept. 22