Thursday,
February24
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTs
Who:
G n R
Eclectic covers with Gary Yoshida and "The Funk" Rob Funk for Club Shred.
Where:
Merlins
Who:
Mike Weterings
Acoustic folk-rock inspired by African world beat rhythms.
Where:
Crystal Lounge
Who:
Dave Crowley
Acoustic rockers with the local metalhead.
Where:
Crab Shack
Who:
Cameron Chu
Live jazz, soul and R&B with the house piano man and guest performers.
Where:
Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Who:
The Bowen Boys
Fiddle-driven Celtic pub favourites with locals Rob Thompson and Cam Salay.
Where:
Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who:
Michael Sicoly
Singer-guitar player-piano man plays all the crowd pleasers. 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 9p.m.-midnight.
Where:
Mallard Lounge
What:
Das Boot Ballet
This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Naked babes shakin it four nights a week.
Where:
Boot Pub
CLUBS AND DJs
Who:
DJ Lorin
Enigmatic San Francisco beat master brings the Bassnectar. Opening sets by DJ Hoola Hoop (Nelson, B.C.) and local DJ Milton. Tickets: $30. Doors at 8 p.m.
Where:
Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Who:
DJ Shimizu
Japanese DJ mixes up house tracks. Interactive digital visuals with VJs Kazuma, Fujimoto and Fsuchiya. DJ Little Al opens. $5 cover. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Where:
Tommy Africas
What:
Locals Night
Popular party night with DJ Trix and friends.
Where:
Garfinkels
Who:
DJ Rob Banks
Après-ski grooves.
Where:
Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Who:
DJ Derek
Hip-hop and top-40 dance floor hits.
Where:
Savage Beagle
What:
The Main Event
Dancehall and funky beats with DJ Skinny and the crew.
Where:
Down Under
Who:
DJ Rosco
Hip-hop, dancehall & RnB.
Where:
Moe Joes
Friday,
Febuary25
Live Music and Events
What:
Mechanical Bull Night
Throw back a shot of liquid courage and go get your 8 seconds of fame or your split second of shame. Tunes by DJ Buddha.
Where:
Dustys
Who:
Murphys Lagh
High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites with the guitar and fiddle duo. Après-ski and evening sets.
Where:
Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who:
The Hairfarmers
Whistlers legendary rock n roll duo in the house for an epic après set and again in the evening goin all night.
Where:
Merlins
Who:
Cameron Chu
Live jazz, soul and R&B with the house piano man and guest performers.
Where:
Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
What:
Rob Funk Fridays
Easy going rock n roll and eccentric cover tunes to launch the weekend.
Where:
Blacks Pub
Who:
Michael Sicoly
Singer-guitar player-piano man plays all the crowd pleasers. 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 9p.m.-midnight.
Where:
Mallard Lounge
Who:
Tom Arntzen
Lounge piano man with a versatile repertoire. 6-8 p.m. & 10 p.m.-midnight.
Where:
Fifty-Two 80 Bistro & Bar
Who:
Steve n Holmes
Live acoustic tunes.
Where:
Crystal Lounge
Who:
Last Call
Friday night house band plays all your rock requests.
Where:
Moe Joes
What:
Das Boot Ballet
This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Naked babes shakin it four nights a week.
Where:
Boot Pub
Who:
Swallow
Classic Rock
Where:
Pemberton Hotel
What:
Jam Night
Organized open jazz jam 7-10 p.m. Call in advance: 604-894-1227.
Where:
Big Smoke (Mount Currie)
CLUBS AND DJs
Who:
DJ PhD
Silky smooth hip-hop and R&B.
Where:
Garfinkels
Who:
DJ Rob Banks
Après-ski grooves.
Where:
Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Who:
DJ Derek
Hip-hop and top-40 dance floor hits.
Where:
Savage Beagle
What:
Hip-hop Friday
Hip-hop and R&B hits with DJ Rob Banks. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Where:
Tommy Africas
Who:
DJ Peacefrog
Mainstream dance tunes to get the weekend in motion.
Where:
Buffalo Bills
What:
Fresh Meat Friday
Beats, breaks and rock n roll with DJ Skinny.
Where:
Down Under
What:
The Chai Sessions
Eclectic downtempo beats for the coffee crowd 7-10 p.m.
Where:
Second Cup
Saturday,
February26
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who:
Cease & Desist
Classic rock for après-ski. 2:30-5:30 p.m.
Where:
Monks
Who:
Kosta Man & The Mighty Backhoes
Local reggae collective in the house for a laidback après-ski session.
Where:
Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Who:
The Hairfarmers
Legendary local duo rock the patio for après-ski and rock the house in the evening for Saturday Night Live.
Where:
Dustys
Who:
Jason Bonnell
Acoustic solo set with the Last Call frontman.
Where:
Crab Shack
Who:
Murphys Lagh
High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites with the guitar and fiddle duo. Après-ski and evening sets.
Where:
Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who:
Steve n Holmes
Live acoustic tunes.
Where:
Crystal Lounge
Who:
Michael Sicoly
Singer-guitar player-piano man plays all the crowd pleasers. 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 9p.m.-midnight.
Where:
Mallard Lounge
Who:
Tom Arntzen
Lounge piano man with a versatile repertoire. 6-8 p.m. & 10 p.m.-midnight.
Where:
Fifty-Two 80 Bistro & Bar
Who:
Cameron Chu
Live jazz, soul and R&B with the house piano man and guest performers.
Where:
Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
What:
Noon Tunes
Rob Funk, KostaMan and guests play for the coffee crowd.
Where:
Second Cup
Who:
Swallow
Classic Rock
Where:
Pemberton Hotel
CLUBS AND DJs
What:
4th Annual Mardi Gras Party
Beads galore and beats by DJ Loki at Nasty Nymphs Productions naughty bash. $5 cover. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Where:
Merlins
What:
Mr. Fisters Nerd Party
Dress like a nerd for your favourite Musical Education 101 DJ/teacher Mr. Fisters birthday bash. Also on the decks: DJ Zeddicus from Salt Lake City. Eclectic electro and breakbeats. Doors at 9 p.m. $5 cover.
Where:
Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
What:
Lounge Lizard Saturdays
Downtempo beats and cheap martinis.
Where:
Blacks Pub
What:
Climax Saturdays
Classic club tunes at the peak of the weekend.
Where:
Down Under
What:
Goodtimes
Hip-hop, house and Top 40 dance tracks with DJ Trix. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Where:
Tommy Africas
Who:
DJ Easy Leigh
Hip-hop, house, rock and dancehall.
Where:
Moe Joes
Who:
DJ Seanski
The ex-New Yorker spins the funkiest old and new school hip-hop, dancehall and R&B in the Beagle bass-ment.
Where:
Savage Beagle
What:
The Big Party
Super Saturday night DJ Rob Banks lays down hip-hop and top 40 hits.
Where:
Garfinkels
Who:
DJ Peacefrog
A mainstream mix of tunes that gets the dance floor going.
Where:
Buffalo Bills
Sunday,
February27
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What:
The Punk Night
Whistlers ultimate anti-club night. This week: Vancouver punk icons D.O.A. with Daggermouth and Notch. Ph: 604-932-3338.
Where:
Boot Pub
Who:
Dana Johnson
Live acoustic tunes with guests Wes and Jay.
Where:
Tapleys Pub
Who:
Kosta Man & The Mighty Backhoes
A night of live reggae grooves with the local collective. Backhoe DJ Phroh spins reggae tracks at après-ski.
Where:
Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Who:
Suzanne Wilson
Celtic classics and rock n roll with the local singer/songwriter. Après-ski set by Murphys Lagh.
Where:
Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who:
Cameron Chu
Live jazz, soul and R&B with the house piano man and guest performers.
Where:
Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Who:
Guitar Doug
Acoustic good time rockers with the legendary local.
Where:
Crab Shack
What:
Open Mic Night
Step up and show em what youve got.
Where:
Crystal Lounge
What:
Noon Tunes
Rob Funk, KostaMan and guests play for the coffee crowd.
Where:
Second Cup
CLUBS AND DJs
What:
Locals Night
Party tunes by DJ McKeeman and weekly ski giveaways.
Where:
Longhorn Saloon
What:
Sunday Night Bounce
Local DJ showcase featuring Frank Spinatra and four up and comers mixing up funk, hip-hop, reggae and RnB.
Where:
Garfinkels
Who:
DJ Rosco
Hip-hop, dancehall & R&B.
Where:
Savage Beagle
Who:
DJ NT
Dance floor favourites to keep the weekend vibe alive.
Where:
Buffalo Bills
What:
Soul Kitchen
At the Kitchen tables this week: Seattle DJ duo MB and Deckard serving up funky breaks, house and electro. Doors at 9:30 p.m. The granddaddy of Whistler club nights at 13 years and counting.
Where:
Tommy Africas
What:
Sunday Church Sessions
Old and new-school house music with DJ Garth.
Where:
Moe Joes
What:
Trailer Park Sundays
Slow Nerve Actions DJ Buddha mixes it up. Après-ski tunes with DJ Funky Monkey.
Where:
Dustys
Who:
DJ Buddha
Slow Nerve Actions DJ mixes it up for après-ski.
Where:
Merlins
Monday,
February28
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What:
Skatepark Fundraiser
Music by local bands The Fall of Summer and the Minions and DJs Ace and Vinyl Ritchie. $5 cover with proceeds to the Creekside skatepark. Call Southside Board Co. for info. Ph: 604-938-2900.
Where:
Dustys
Who:
Kaejema
Funk-dub-jazz band in the house for a groovy Monday Madness night. Ph: 604-932-3338.
Where:
Boot Pub
Who:
Riff Raff
Live acoustic après-ski set.
Where:
Merlins
What:
Reggae Night
Live reggae grooves with locals Kostaman & the Mighty Backhoes.
Where:
Moe Joes
Who:
Cameron Chu
Live jazz, soul and R&B with the house piano man and guest performers.
Where:
Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
What:
Karaoke Night
Take the mic and let yourself go-I Will Survive wont sing itself.
Where:
Crystal Lounge
Who:
Guitar Doug
Celtic and rock n roll with the local legend. Après-ski and evening sets.
Where:
Dubh Linn Gate Pub
CLUBS AND DJs
What:
80s Night
80s retro tracks with DJ Ryder all night long. Doors at 9 p.m.
Where:
Tommy Africas
Who:
DJ Rosco
Hip-hop, dancehall & R&B.
Where:
Savage Beagle
Who:
Mat the Alien
Pure funk from outa space with Whistlers favourite DJ. Après-ski grooves with Mr. Fister. Dinnertime flavour sessions with Dr. Sauce 7-9 p.m.
Where:
Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Tuesday,
March01
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTs
Who:
Cameron Chu
Live jazz, soul and R&B with the house piano man and guest performers.
Where:
Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
What:
Open Mic Night
Grab your guitar or settle in with a pint and let other locals surprise you.
Where:
Blacks Pub
Who:
The Bowen Boys
Fiddle-driven Celtic pub favourites with locals Rob Thompson and Cam Salay. Après-ski and evening sets.
Where:
Dubh Linn Gate Pub
What:
Das Boot Ballet
This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Naked babes shakin it four nights a week.
Where:
Boot Pub
CLUBS AND DJs
Who:
DJ Ace
Yard sale of eclectic beats, breaks, funk, rock, electro wackiness with Whistlers it girl starting at après-ski, and going all night.
Where:
Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
What:
Cowgirls Inc.
Rock and country tunes with Coyote Ugly-inspired dancers. Line dancing instruction 8-10 p.m. No cover for girls.
Where:
Moe Joes
What:
Industry Night
Industry deals and old and new school club beats.
Where:
Down Under
What:
Hip-Hop Night
New York native DJ Seanski is on the decks at Whistlers longest-running hip-hop night.
Where:
Savage Beagle
What:
Foundation
JnB Productions and Dirty Beats Records club night. This week: deep bass breaks with Big Daddy Bassline from Vancouver and guest drum n bass DJ Perfect Combination from the U.K. Ph: 604-935-3135.
Where:
Garfinkels
Who:
DJ Loki
Solartribe spinner mixes up house tracks at après-ski.
Where:
Merlins
What:
90s Night
Dance hits from yester-decade. Free cover.
Where:
Tommy Africas
What:
Fat Tuesday
Mardi Gras-themed night. Beads galore and beats by DJ Peacefrog.
Where:
Buffalo Bills
Wednesday,
March02
Live Music And EvENTS
Who:
Wes Makepeace
Acoustic rockers with the Whistler local.
Where:
Crab Shack
Who:
Michael Sicoly
Singer-guitar player-piano man plays all the crowd pleasers. 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 9p.m.-midnight.
Where:
Mallard Lounge
Who:
The Bowen Boys
Fiddle-driven Celtic pub favourites with locals Rob Thompson and Cam Salay. Après-ski and evening sets.
Where:
Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who:
Cameron Chu
Live jazz, soul and R&B with the house piano man and guest performers.
Where:
Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
What:
Das Boot Ballet
This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Naked babes shakin it four nights a week.
Where:
Boot Pub
CLUBS AND DJs
Who:
Dr. Sauce
Deep soulful house grooves starting at dinnertime. Eclectic après-ski set with DJ Ace.
Where:
Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Who:
Mat the Alien
Whistlers favourite DJ mixes up hip-hop, funk, breaks, dancehall and drum n bass.
Where:
Moe Joes
Who:
DJ Noel B
Return of the Boogie! Aussie DMC finalist scratchmaster throws down hip-hop, funk and breaks. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Where:
Tommy Africas
Who:
DJ Buddha
Slow Nerve Actions DJ mixes it up for après-ski.
Where:
Merlins
What:
Industry Night
Industry deals and a rockin locals scene. Forum snowboard giveaway. Tunes by DJ Peacefrog.
Where:
Buffalo Bills
Who:
DJ Tanner
Hip-hop and dancehall tracks with the Faction Sound Crew.
Where:
Savage Beagle
What:
In Bed with Garfinkels
Weekly theme night. This week: Confessions of a Commando. Dress in camo-gear or justdont wear any underwear. Ride snowboard giveaway. House tracks with Corporal Kori K.
Where:
Garfinkels
Thursday,
March 03
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTs
What:
LUNA
Movie night showing eccentric comedy Delicatessen. 9 p.m. Admission: $2/$4. Alcohol-free alternatives for the bar-hopping aged crowd.
Where:
MY Millennium Place (basement)
Who:
Dave Crowley
Acoustic rockers with the local metalhead.
Where:
Crab Shack
Who:
Cameron Chu
Live jazz, soul and R&B with the house piano man and guest performers.
Where:
Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Who:
Guitar Doug
The man, the hair, the legend. Celtic and rock n roll acoustic. Après-ski and evening sets.
Where:
Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who:
Michael Sicoly
Singer-guitar player-piano man plays all the crowd pleasers. 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 9p.m.-midnight.
Where:
Mallard Lounge
What:
Das Boot Ballet
This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Naked babes shakin it four nights a week.
Where:
Boot Pub
CLUBS AND DJs
What:
Pink Taco Party
Girl party back by popular demand. Wear pink and celebrate your girl-ness. Tunes by DJs Rob Banks and Mr. Fister. Doors at 9 p.m.
Where:
Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
What:
Party Beats
Funky house tracks with DJ Little Al and guest Subb-an from London, U.K. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Where:
Tommy Africas
What:
Locals Night
Popular party night with DJ Trix and friends.
Where:
Garfinkels
Who:
DJ Derek
Hip-hop and top-40 dance floor hits.
Where:
Savage Beagle
What:
The Main Event
Dancehall and funky beats with DJ Skinny and the crew.
Where:
Down Under
Who:
DJ Rosco
Hip-hop, dancehall & RnB.
Where:
Moe Joes
Who:
DJ Rob Banks
Après-ski grooves. Dinnertime Flavour Sessions with Dr. Sauce.
Where:
Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Who:
DJ Dakota
Chill hip-hop grooves.
Where:
Crystal Lounge