Friday, Oct. 10

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Oktoberfest

Where: Whistler Village

Whistler’s annual Oktoberfest kicks off with a parade through the village at 4 p.m. followed by the tapping of the keg in the Village Common with small samples of celebratory beer. Check out www.mywhistler.com for a complete schedule of Oktoberfest events.

What: Oktoberfest Feast

Where: Telus Conference Centre at Whistler

A Bavarian buffet with live oom-pah-pah bands Al & the Alpiners and the Beerbarrels and performances by the Edelweiss Dancers and comedy duo Weiner & Schnitzel. 5-11 p.m. Tickets $39.95 (does not include cash bar) available at the venue or in advance from the Whistler Activity Centre. Ph: 604-938-2769. Check out www.mywhistler.com for a complete schedule of Oktoberfest events.

What: Pencil Party African Fundraiser

Where: Garfinkel’s

Dance the night away to a lineup of Whistler’s best DJs in support of local girl Sheridan Porteous’ quest to travel to Uganda and volunteer with African Child Foundation. All proceeds donated to the Foundation, which helps children orphaned by AIDS. Bring a packet of pencils or crayons to donate to Ugandan school children. Doors at 9:30 p.m. Ph: 604-935-0886.

Who: Murphy’s Lagh

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

High energy Celtic, Irish and easy rock tunes from this guitar and fiddle duo.

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Old school jazz and R&B tributes with Chu and his piano.

Who: The Groove

Where: Pemberton Hotel

Classic rock.

What: Das Boot Ballet

Where: Boot Pub

Buck naked babes shake their booty for the boys. Bring tips.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Flavour Fridays

Where: Tommy Africa’s

DJ Rob Banks spins all your favourite hip hop, R&B and Top 40 hits from 10 p.m. on.

Who: DJ Peace Frog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

It’s the right night to get out and shake it at this Friday night frenzy. Ladies get in free until 11 p.m.

Who: DJ R3

Where: Garfinkel’s

Dance the night away to a mix of hip hop and R&B.

Who: DJ Tone Ballone

Where: Moe Joe’s

Back by popular demand, Tone plays the faves that fill the floor.

Who: DJ Derek

Where: Savage Beagle

Dropping the best Top 40 hip hop, R&B and house cuts in the red lounge or down below.