Pique to valley listings 

ON STAGE

Who: Michael Sicoly

Where: Mallard Lounge

Sip a martini and enjoy adult contemporary tunes, a mix of guitar and piano favourites. Perfect way to spend a chilly Whistler evening, in the Chateau Whistler’s signature lounge.

Who: ABBAcadabra

Where: The Shack

Nearly Neil’s singers thank you for the music, bringing Abba faves to the new millennium. There’s something in that mountain air tonight, Fernando!

Who: Leanne and Kyla

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

These Whistler lasses always bring the house down with their foot-stomping Celtic tunes and contemporary favourites. Guinness pints on tap, too.

Who: Still Smokin’

Where: Pemberton Hotel

Classics like Mustang Sally and Wild Night get the dance floor hoppin’. Some originals, too. Kids wanna rock!

Who: The Cameron Chu Jazz Trio

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro

Smooth jazzy sounds from Cameron and guests, as well as a glass of wine from one of the finest selections in town.

Who: Whole Damn County

Where: Moe Joe’s

Check out Whistler’s favourite local cover band with all types of cover tunes. No cover charge before 10 p.m.

What: Das Boot Ballet

Where: The Boot Pub

The only place in town to enjoy adult beverages and adult entertainment.

CLUBS AND DJs

Who: DJ Diamond Doug

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Diamond Doug plays your favourites. Come relax with a pint at Bill’s.

Who: DJ Miguel Sanchez

Where: Garfinkel’s

DJ Sanchez spins his local favourites so you can cut a rug.

What: Freaky Fridays

Where: Tommy Africa’s

The only place to dance your booty off to a fresh mix of deep and funky tunes.

Who: DJ brokenarrow

What: Double Ought Buck

Where: Maxx Fish

Dance to the classic yet nouveau sounds as DJ brokenarrow cranks all of your favourites.

What: Waxed

Where: Savage Beagle

Whistler’s finest beats provided by resident DJ Milton and guests.

PUBS & PATIOS

Where: Citta’

Located in the centre of the action, it’s the top spot for people watching. Stay warm under the patio heaters or relax upstairs in the pool room.

Where: Amsterdam Café

Party central, in more ways than one. This little spot in the village has it all – music, food and drinks – day and night. Great place to watch or interact with the local colour.

Where : BBK’s Pub

It’s a locals’ favourite for unwinding after a hard day. This cozy pub in the Upper Village has a fine selection of B.C. wines and micro-brewed beers, as well as an outstanding menu. Settle in on their couches for a game of cards or gab with their colourful bartenders. "We Be Smoke-free!"

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 : Black’s Pub

Located at the base of the village gondolas, with awesome views of both mountains. Enjoy their telescope to bear watch or star gaze. Fabulous food, 99 brands of beer, 40 scotches.

Where: The Brew House

Great bar food and drinks, as well as a big screen TV – all the comforts of home minus the remote control. The bar staff also pump out classic rock and top 40 from the sound system.

Where: Hoz’s Pub

Down to earth pub but still in that Whistler style. Just a hop, skip and a jump from that brisk walk on the Valley Trail in Whistler Creekside.

LIVE & LOVING IT

Who: The Dalai Lamas

Where: Howe Sound Brew Pub

Get down, get funked! Reggae, Latin and jazz influences with the fatback frums and bass-in-your-face from a new album with the Dalai Lamas. See article.

Who: Michael Sicoly

Where: Mallard Lounge

See Friday’s listings.

Who: Karen Thirlwall

Where: Crystal Lounge

Songs from guitarist and songstress Karen Thirlwall in the leisure lounge.

Who: Sailesh the Hypnotist

Where: Boot Pub

Forget TV, come get mesmerized with Sailesh the Hypnotist. Forget your own name and squawk like a chicken. Or just laugh at the other people doing it while enjoying a bevvie.

Who: Whole Damn County

Where: Moe Joe’s

See Friday’s listings.

Who: Leanne and Kyla

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

See Friday’s listings.

Who: Laura Nedelak with Barry Feld

Where: The Shack

Nedelak plays folk covers from her CD Out of the Water . Indie acoustic sound guaranteed, from Closer To Fine (Indigo Girls) to Jewel’s Morningstar.

CLUBS AND DJs

Who: DJ Peace Frog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Bill’s is busy… avoid the lineups and come early for dinner. Stay late for the party.

What: The Fix

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Jesse Hills with tech house and progressive funky house with Tristam – addiction at its finest.

Who: Super Funk with DJ Keph

Where: Maxx Fish

Tracks from DJ Keph’s mixed bag of funky tricks.

Who: DJ Derek

Where: Savage Beagle

DJ Derek mixes it up, everything from hip hop to house – not to be disappointed, come and hear for yourself.

Sunday, Nov. 25

ON THE MIC

Who: The Dears

Where : Boot Pub

Boot Pub flies the Union Jack for a night with British pop band The Dears.

CLUBS AND DJs

Who: DJ Diamond Doug

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

See Friday’s listings.

Who: DJ Derek

Where: Savage Beagle

Top 40 hip hop with R&B from DJ Derek.

Who: DJ Czech

What: Futuristic funk

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Dj Czech plays breaks at Tommy’s. Shake your booty!

What: Hip Hop Night

Where: Maxx Fish

Fresh and unique drum and bass sounds of Perfect Combo, with your host Matt the Alien.

What: Bingo

Where: Pemberton Hotel

Dabber happy? Sunday bingo with mystery prizes. Under the O…

Monday, Nov. 26

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

What: El Loco and Shades of Purple

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

She’s Got Legs… Smoke on the Water… Covers from ZZ Top and Deep Purple tribute bands. Motorcycles not included.

Who: Rob Thompson Duo

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Always crowd pleasers with their upbeat Celtic and contemporary tunes.

Who: Solid Earth Jamband

What: Monday Madness — Ullr Party

Where: Boot Pub

Local band takes up the challenge of making it snow.

What: Magnum Opus

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Eight years running for this retro boogie night. Dress to impress with your Elton John platforms to boot. Prizes for the best sequined halters and anything polyester.

What: Elektra Funk

Where: Maxx Fish

Elektra Funk with DJ Vinyl Ritchie. Scott Arquell returns for the season to Maxx Fish with big, sexy funk.

What: Drive

Where: Savage Beagle

DJs Lenni, Toddski, and Milton throw down a mix of breakbeat and house.

Tuesday, Nov. 27

IN THE FLESH

Who: Rob Thompson Duo

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

See Monday’s listings.

What: Open Mic

Where: Amsterdam Pub Café

Tune up your guitars and come jam on Tuesday – play live with Whistler’s best local musicians on the open stage. Your host is Randy, of Whistler Music.

What: Das Boot Ballet

Where: Boot Pub

See Friday’s listings.

CLUBS AND DJs

Who: DJ Rich

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

DJ Rich plays your favourites while you linger mid-week for a bevie.

What: Cinema Tuesdays

Who: DJs Little T and Ghetto Boy

Where: Maxx Fish

Experience the down tempo funk of Ghetto Boy and then groove to the works of Little T.

Who: Jungle Souldier with B-Rad and DJ Logic

Where: Tommy Africa’s

With your hosts Jungle Souldier and Verbal Assassin.

Who: DJ Seanski

Where: Savage Beagle

The longest running hip-hop night in Whistler. It never seems to get tired.

Wednesday, Nov. 28

What: Open Mic Night

Where: Second Cup Café

Coffee house rock – open floor for all musicians to croon to sunrise. Well, at least until close. Whistler Music supplies the mic, bring you instruments and espresso.

Who: Rob Thompson Duo

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

See Monday’s listings.

What: Karaoke Night

Where: Pemberton Hotel

Yes, you can belt out your best Tom Jones or Erasure weekly at the bar.

What: Das Boot Ballet

Where: Boot Pub

See Friday’s listings.

CLUBS AND DJs

What: Hip Hop Night

Where: Maxx Fish

Spare Grooves with Matt the Alien and Kilo Cee. Whistler’s premiere Hip Hop night. Two DJs, four turntables – unlimited energy!

What: Wiggle

Where: Savage Beagle

Amateur tracks. Open turntables 9-11 p.m., then DJ Milton comes in with the house.

Who: DJ Peace Frog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

See Saturday’s listings.

Thursday, Nov. 29

LIVE & LOVING IT

Who: Downtown Jay Brown and the White Guy

Where: The Shack

Night Fever runs rampant… Whistler’s own Jay Romany, with Rajan Das & Mike Lavoie, play Charlie Handsome Cat and Bee Gees tunes from the recesses of your mind. Seventies revival every Thursday through the season.

Who: Local jam night

Where: Boot Pub

It’s open mic – come jam with musicians from around the valley with your best ditties on call. C’mon, you know you wanna!

What: Ladies’ Night

Where: Moe Joe’s

All for the women… Ladies’ night looks good, smells good – it’s all good.

CLUBS AND DJs

What: Locals’ Night

Where: Garfinkel’s

Still the best locals’ night 10 years running, come out for local drink specials. DJ Stoli with guest DJ Erin shake things up down below.

What: Waxed

Where: Savage Beagle

DJ Milton with a mix of hip hop and deep house.

Who: DJ xtralarge and friends

Where: Maxx Fish

Got Snow after party. The Kriptonight Krew – bringers of Hibernation – are throwing down a very serious piece of debauchery with DK xtralarge.

Who: DJ R3 & HP Saucy

Where: Amsterdam Pub Café

Warm up at the pub and then kick it off downstairs at Got Snow.

Who: DJ Rich

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

See Tuesday’s listings.