Date: Saturday, August 13, 2011
Time: 7 p.m. Gonch Messiah 8:15 p.m. Colin James
Location: Olympic Plaza – Whistler Village
Whistler Presents is a FREE outdoor concert seriesat the new Olympic Plaza. Colin James is the featured actwith Gonch Messiah opening the evening’s musical entertainment.
ColinJames
Colin James rocks the blues like no other Canadianartist. His musical roots hint of Praries beginnings withsome jazz, a lot of rock, folk and even a dash of punk. Colin(image right) has studied the greats including Ry Cooder, OtishRush, Albert King, Junior Wells, Buddy Guy and the incredible SteveRay Vaughn… just to name a few.
Some of his most popular hits includes “Voodoo Thing” and “FiveLong Years” and he’ll be rockin’ out these and a lot more includingtunes from his most recent release “National Steel” at the WhistlerPresents concert on Saturday August 13.
Gonch Messiah
Gonch Messiah are billed as one of Vancouver’s premierFUNK bands. Think funky rythm guitar, congas, horns andmaybe a little hacky sack and tiedye t-shirts thrown in. Lookingfor fun? Gonch Messiah put the fun in FUNK!
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Date: Saturday, December 17, 2011
Time: 10am to 6pm
Location: Whistler Conference Centre
Ho, ho ho!Santa Claus will be visiting the Whistler Holiday Experiencebetween 1pm and 5pm today. The kids will love this freeindoor family fun zone located in the Whistler ConferenceCentre.
The zone is open every day during the holidays from Dec16-Jan 2 except for Christmas Day and New Years Eve. Activities include bouncy castles, crafts, a mini putt course, airhockey, fooseball and video games.
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Date: Friday, August 12, 2011
Time: 7 p.m. Hairfarmers 8:15 p.m. Tom Cochrane & Red Rider
Location: Olympic Plaza – Whistler Village
Whistler Presents is a FREE outdoor concertseries at the new Olympic Plaza. Tom Cochrane with RedRider are the featured act with The Hairfarmers as the openingact.
TomCochrane with Red Rider
Singer, songwriter, award winner, producer, activitstand Canadian Icon Tom Cochrane (image right) is known forhis music and beyond. Tom’s hits include “Life Is a Highway”,”Lunatic Fringe”, “Human Race” and “I Wish You Well”. Tom will beplaying Whistler with Red Rider, his long-time band.
The Hairfarmers
Whistler’s own The Hairfarmers will be theopening act starting at 7 p.m. The Hairfarmers are a long-timelocal favourite well know for their numerous performances at thelegendary Dusty’s Bar & Grill.
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Date: Friday, September 09, 2011
Time: 6.30 pm
Location: Whistler Olympic Plaza
If you are a participantor spectator for the GranFondo bike event on Saturday, stay theweekend in Whistler as there is a lot happening. As partof the summer concert series Whistler Presents will be hosting anumber of free performances over the weekend.
The Victoria’s native Kuba Oms will be performing onFriday evening, starting at 6:30 p.m at theWhistler Olympic Plaza. He is known for his electro funktunes. His music is often likened to a cross betweenJamiroquai, Paolo Nutini, David Gray, Ben Harper and Al Green.
After the performance by Kuba Oms there will be anevening film screening of a classic film called BreakingAway. This classic comedy from 1979 was an Academy Awardwinner. Enjoy the evening as you get to watch a movie in theoutdoors and see the sun set behind Whistler and BlackcombMountain. Bring warm clothes and snuggle up under a blanket towatch this movie about four friends who come to terms with lifeafter high school. The film is centered on top-notch cyclistDave (Dennis Christopher) who learns that the world’s bicyclingchampions are always Italian and he attempts to turn himself intoan Italian!
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Date: Sunday, January 22, 2012
Time: 6.30pm
Location: Skiers Plaza
The Fire and Show is a free event that happensevery Sunday evening during the winter season.
Don’t miss this incredible show featuring fire spinners, proskiers and snowboarders jumping through a burning ring of fire andfireworks.
All the family will love this performance that takesplace at the base of Whistler Mountain at the Skiers Plaza at6.30pm.
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Date: Thursday, February 09, 2012
Time: SEE BELOW
Location: SEE BELOW
Guest Relations & Ticket Office
Time: 8AM – 8PM
Location: Aava Whistler Hotel – Pride House
Join us at the Hospitality Centre at theAava Whistler Hotel where you can pick up yourevent tickets and learn more about thefestival.
ski & snowboard guiding
Time: 10AM – 12PM
Location: Blackcomb Mountain – Glacier CreekLodge
Each day volunteers are available totour you around the mountainssafely and happily.
Lunch 12-2PM Glacier Creek Lodge – Expressway
PRIDE Skeleton Slide Experience
Time: 1PM – 3PM
Location: Whistler Sliding Centre
A once in a lifetime opportunity is here inWhistler. The Olympic sliding center allows you todo the Skeleton Slide. With a great safety track record and awesometrack crew, this is sure to be an unforgetableexperience not to be missed.
2 skeleton runs per participant
Total session duration approximately 2 hours in length
Rate is $149
Barefoot Mixology with Wine
Time: 2PM – 4PM
Location: Aava Whistler Hotel – Pride House
Mixology with Wine. The Barefooters teach youhow to take that bottle of wine and create fun and fabulouscocktails!
Rate: $10
Après-ski
Time: 3PM – 6PM
Location: Whistler Conference Centre
The Conference Center has a huge fireplace for you to enjoy, andtasty beverages including vodka and beer.
DJ Foxy Moron
NEW this year WinterPRIDE concession!
Door: $12
Whistler Tasting Tours Finer things Dinner Tour
Time: 4PM – 8PM
Location: FireRock Lounge
This tour features 4 courses at four award winning Whistlerrestaurants. Included is a visit to an impressive 15,000-bottlewine cellar where you’ll learn to savourchampagne.
Tour Price: $109.99/pers – incl. gratuities for restaurantservers
Wine Pairings: $29.99/pers [optional)
Prices do not include 12% government HST. Menus can be alteredto accommodate vegetarians and most dietary requests.
Winterpride Comedy Show
Time: 8PM – 10PM
Location: Whistler Conference Centre
Night of Comedy hosted by Vancouver’sDrag Diva Symone Says. Vancouver comedianJulia Stretch will get you primed for theincredible and talented Jason Stuart from LA.
Individual event tickets on sale Dec. 1st; Passholder tickets onsale now
holiday Inn Aruba Pool Party
Time: 10PM – 1AM
Location: Meadow Park Sports Centre
WinterPRIDE has the Meadow Park swimming poolfor a late night party hosted by Drag Diva – Symone Says. This issure to be a great event.
Bring your OWN Towel & Swim Suit. Clothes check& lockers available at site.
Door: $50
Charity Proceeds benefits: the Vancouver Pride Society
Individual event tickets on sale Dec. 1st; Passholder tickets onsale now
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Date: Saturday, September 10, 2011, Time: 7 pm, Location: Whistler Olympic Plaza
If you are in Whistler for theGranFondo bike event on Saturday September 10th, why notstay the weekend and check out the free concerts presented byWhistler Presents. The legendary Vancouver rockers 54-40will be performing free at the Whistler Olympic Plaza on Saturdayevening at 7 p.m.
54-40 will be playing all their hits including”I Go Blind”, “Nice to Luv You”, “She La”, “OceanPearl”and “Love You All”. 54-40 was formed in the early80s in Tsawwassen and was a college radio favourite with hits suchas One Gun, One Day in Your Life, Ocean Pearl andothers. They became famous when their song “I Go Blind”was covered in the mid-1990s by American band Hootie & theBlowfish, and was featured on the first soundtrack to the TV seriesFriends.
This is going to be a great evening to celebrate the GranFondoand experience the amazing outdoor venue at the new WhistlerOlympic Plaza.
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The Resort Municipality of Whistler is home to a diverse community of more than 10,000 permanent residents.
Whistler is a year-round leisure and meeting destination located in the Coast Mountains 120 kilometres (75 miles) north of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and was the site of the Alpine, Nordic, and Sliding events for the 2010 Olympic & Paralympic Winter Games.
Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) is Whistler’s local government led by an elected council and administered by an executive team and staff on behalf of residents and two million annual visitors.
Whistler has a range of accommodations totaling 3,200 hotel rooms, and more than 5,000 other tourist accommodation units including condos, townhomes and chalets. Whistler offers a wide selection of restaurants & bars, spas and boutiques
Winter activities are highlighted by world-renowned skiing and snowboarding. Whistler Blackcomb Mountains feature 3,307 hectares (8,171 acres) of terrain and receive an average of 470 Inches/1192 Centimeters (39.1 feet) of snow annually.
Summer activities such as golf, hiking, rock climbing, and watersports make the Resort a year-round outdoor recreation paradise.
Date: Friday, May 19, 2017
Time: 8:00am
Location: Whistler Village
2017 GO Fest Schedule
GO Fest is all about Whistler’s great outdoors, from the physical activities and adventures that get you out and about, to movies that will inspire you to keep on exploring and arts and culture events that blend time in nature with creativity. Check out the selection of events happening at the 2017 Festival below:
Sport
We’re getting ready to put our lakes, parks and slopes to good use with everything from beach volley ball to tennis, sailing, cycling, paddling, running, yoga and more.
Clinics
Pick up a new skill or freshen up an old one after winter with a clinic – think sailing, tennis, and cycling. Oh, and there’s a dog training course with Fido, too.
Arts and Culture
It’s not just about exploring the outdoors- it’s about expanding your mental horizons, too. Sculpt a bear, take dinner and a show, watch an inspiring adventure film or learn more about Whistler’s mountain biking history and heritage.
Music
From music on the patios to free live concerts, tunes will be in abundance at the festival.
Village & Valley
The pedestrian-friendly Village Stroll is the perfect place to hang out and catch a couple of events, with free street entertainment daily, markets, car rallies and more. Get closer to nature with valley activities including paddling the River of Golden Dreams and trail running.
Daily Schedules
Check out what’s on across the festival day by day, and start planning your weekend now.
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