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Sept. 13-19 Very Superstitious—So it’s here, another one of those Friday the you-know-what.

Sept. 13-19

Very Superstitious—So it’s here, another one of those Friday the you-know-what.

But where did the superstition come from?

Most historians link the numeric significance with two opposite ends of the theoretical spectrum: pagan folklore or Christian philosophy. Contemporary historian Alec Gill, who wrote five books on the history of trawling in Hull, UK, studied the Yorkshire Wolds area.

Inhabitants there considered Friday the "devil’s day" and 13, the unluckiest of numbers. At one point the two thoughts were merged, supposedly c.1913.

Meanwhile the pagan calendar year has 13 "lunar months," thus 13 was considered by some a sacred number.

Christianity-side, one can look at 13 seats at the Last Supper and additional biblical references.

Whether you stepped on a crack or looked twice at a Whistler hotel elevator button today, superstitions carry into urban and mountain myths. But did you know every month with a Friday the 13 th must have a Sunday the 1 st ? Watch the ladder!

Friday, Sept. 13

NON-SUPERSTITIOUS TUNES

Who: WDC

Where: Moe Joe’s

Whistler’s favourite cover band, Whole Damn County, rocks your world, tonight and tomorrow night.

Who: Gar band

Where: Maxx Fish

Rock night with DJ Tiny Elvis and band Gar. Gar band is playing their guitar-driven rock ’n’ roll show.

Who: Blue Steel

Where: Crystal Lounge

Funky acoustic and slow ballads from the local duo Blue Steel. Conversational-level music at the copper topped tables of the lounge, tonight and Saturday.

Who: Bowen Boys

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Live music revelry and foot tapping music from the Bowen Boys.

Who: Jay Brown and the White Guy

Where: Merlin’s

For the last pay day party of the summer, Jay Brown and the White Guy strut their stuff at Merlin’s.

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

Getting fresh this evening? 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. Turn-tabling delights, all the time, every week.

Who: T.G.I.F. with DJ Deadly Cam

Where: Tommy Africa’s

What: Hip Hop & Reggae Attack

A blend of hip-hop, old school hip hop and reggae. This young virtuoso brings to Tommy’s his unmatched enthusiasm for this genre of music. T.G.I.F, Thank God it’s Friday, Cam has named his night as he feels his buddies and fly girls need a night to call their own…. This is it!

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 hits tonight and Saturday.

PUBS & PATIOS

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: 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: Hoz’s Pub

Hoz’s is still open during the Lake Placid Road construction extravaganza. Easily accessible by mountain bike, ATV or drive down the newly paved Lake Placid Road. Enjoy 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 Fridays 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, Sept. 14

BLUE SUEDE SHOWS

Who: Rob Funk

Where: Second Cup

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: WDC

Where: Moe Joe’s

See Friday’s listings.

Who: Bowen Boys

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

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 Stoli

Where: Garfinkel’s

Stoli with funky tunes tonight.

Who: DJ Peacefrog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

A busy dance floor with great music – arrive early.

Who: DJ Milton

What: Off the Hook

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Whistler legend, DJ Milton (Easy Groove Productions) is a "scintillating master of the tables," spinning Tribal Tech House Music. "Since Milton has come back to Tommy’s we have see a dramatic change in our early clientele staying late into the night to catch his entire evening’s repertoire," adds management.

Who: DJ Derek

Where: Savage Beagle

See Friday’s listings.

Who: DJ Tone Ballone

Where: Moe Joe’s

DJ Tone Ballone at your service with a unique style all his own.

Sunday, Sept. 15

UNIVERSAL ROCK AND ROLL

What: Comedy Festival

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

The first night of the Whistler Comedy Festival, which also runs Sept. 16, and Sept. 22-25 at Bill’s.

What: Open Mic night

Where: The Crystal Lounge

You never know who might show up to play or listen at the lounge, and that’s the beauty of the place. All musicians are welcome, new in town, old in town, musically inclined and keen to get onstage. Proper stage with lighting available. No time like the present!

What: Roops of Hazard 4-I Know What You did Last Winter

Where: Garfinkel’s

Premiere of latest from Dave Craig, featuring snowmobiling action from Whistler to Birken. See film article.

Who: Rob Funk

Where: Second Cup

Afternoons catch Rob Funk solo, serenading as you sip your caramel latte.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJ Grooverobber

What: Soul Kitchen

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Tommy’s welcomes back the insatiable DJ Groove Robber (Lime & Kaleidoscope Records) playing breaks & hard house. With Resident DJ Ghetto Boy, "Soul Kitchen" is Whistlers longest running house night.

Monday, Sept. 16

WHOLE LOTTA LOVE

Who: Whole Lotta Led

Where: Boot Pub

New Led Zeppelin tribute band hits town tonight. See article.

What: Whistler Comedy Festival

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

The Whistler Comedy Festival is alive and kicking, part of the show proceeds go to the Cops for Cancer campaign.

What: Karaoke night

Where: Crystal Lounge

Do you wanna be the next AC/DC? Some of these kids do… come on out for rock covers and more fun, fun, fun, at karaoke night.

Who: Rob Funk

Where: Earl’s Bistro

Rob Funk brings his guitar and piano stylings, with a variety of soulful originals and covers.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Magnum Opus with DJ Ryder

Where: Tommy Africa’s

The only place to be on Monday’s, Tommy Africa’s Retro Boogie night of awesome Top 40-dance music from the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s. "The most fun you can have on a Monday."

Tuesday, Sept. 17

CAPTURED AT THE MIC

What: Open Mic night

Where: Maxx Fish

Your host Randy of Whistler Music introduces live music every Tuesday, "so popular it had to be moved to a bigger venue." Play live in the club with some of the best local musicians in the valley.

What: Das Boot Ballet

Where: Boot Pub

See Friday’s listings.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJ Jungle Soldier

What: Jungle ’n’ Breaks night

Where: Tommy Africa’s

DJ Jungle Soldier, a.k.a. Jamie Tobin, brings jungle ’n’ breaks to the dance floor.

Who: DJ Diamond Doug

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

The king of great tunes plays your favourites tonight, pool table-side. The disco ball is always spinning.

What: Disco Night

Where: Moe Joe’s

Studio 54 no more? No problem, put together your best disco duds and come check out the retro action at Disco Night, it’s alive and well in Whistler. Coloured shades and platforms welcome.

Who: DJ Seanski

Where: Savage Beagle

Hip hop tonight with DJ Seanski.

Wednesday, Sept. 18

WEDNESDAY MAYHEM

Who: Doug Craig

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Musically inclined musician makes merriment and mayhem happen once again.

What: Das Boot Ballet

Where: Boot Pub

See Friday’s listings.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Spare Grooves

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. 19

WAITING FOR POWDER, LISTENING TO SONGS

What: Ski Movie III: The Front Line

Where: Millennium Place Theatre, 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.

From directors Murray Wais, Steve Winter, and Scott Gaffney and Matchstick Productions comes their Ski Movie III: The Front Line. Film features new footage from Norway and Bella Coola madness. See article.

Who: Andrea Graham and company

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Live acoustic sound from Andrea Graham and company at the Gate.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJ Vinyl Ritchie

Beats and breaks with DJ Vinyl Ritchie, who’s gonna set the record straight every Thursday night. Scott Arkwell was voted best DJ two years in a row by readers of the Georgia Straight.

What: Club Shred

Where: The Shack

Weekly evening for mountain staffers.

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: Locals’ night

Where: Moe Joe’s

Local prices and a locals’ night that’s the real deal.

Who: DJ Pro

Where: Savage Beagle

Dub roots and dancehall reggae.

UPCOMING EVENTS

NYC’s Guru with Gangstarr, at Garfinkel’s, Sept. 22

Xavier Rudd at Boot Pub, Sept. 23