Friday, June 4
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: 12 th Annual Star Search Youth Talent Night
Where: Eagle Eye Theatre (Squamish)
A variety of music, dance and other acts by talented locals between the ages of 13 and 21. Wraps up the Howe Sound Arts Associations 2003/04 Performance Series. Tickets: $8, available in advance from Highland Video, Billies Bouquet and Mostly Books. Show starts: 7:30 p.m. Ph: 604-898-9411. www.howesoundarts.org.
Who: Mike Redmond
Where: Crystal Lounge
Easygoing original tunes and laid back covers of artists like Jack Johnson and Sublime.
Who: Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
High-energy Celtic tunes with locals Rob Thompson and Cam Salay.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Piano-man sets the mood with lots of soul and R&B and jazzy lounge favourites.
What: Rob Funk Fridays
Where: Blacks Pub
Easy-going rock tunes with the local singer/guitar player and guests.
Who: Leth Dodis
Where: Moe Joes
Rock covers by the Friday night regulars. (WDC minus Chad). Doors at 9 p.m.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Naked babes on stage shake their booty for the boys (and girls) that like to watch.
Who: Trama
Where: Pemberton Hotel
Classic rock.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ R3
Where: Garfinkels
Hip-hop and dance tracks.
Who: DJ Peace Frog
Where: Buffalo Bills
The mainstream mix-master plays the tunes that get the dance floor rockin. Doors at 8 p.m.
Who: DJ Derek
Where: Savage Beagle
Dropping the best Top 40 hip-hop and R&B in the red lounge and down below. Doors at 9 p.m.
Who: DJ Garth Funk Fusion
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Only the funkiest tracks all night long in the hillside lounge.
What: Bikini Fridays
Where: Tommy Africas
Hip-hop and R&B tracks with DJ Rob Banks and prizes for best bikini tops. Doors at 10 p.m.
Saturday, June 5
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: EnviroFest
Where: Whistler Village Town Plaza
Re-Use-It Centre fashion show at 2 p.m. and live music all afternoon with local folkie Leanne Lamour and friends. Join in the Trash Sessions open jam with instruments made from garbage, or check out demos and displays from local groups and businesses. Part of Whistlers Environment Week festivities. Ph: 604-898-5779.
Who: Still Dancing
What: The Road to Oz Where: Myrtle Philip Community Centre
Local recreational dance groups annual showcase event. 120 dancers perform tap, jazz and ballet numbers with a Wizard of Oz theme. Tickets: $10/adults, $6/kids under 16 available in advance from Katmandu Cycle in Whistler, Club Flex in Squamish and at the door. Shows at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Ph: 604-932-7782.
Who: Mike Redmond
Where: Crystal Lounge
Easygoing original tunes and laid back covers of artists like Jack Johnson and Sublime.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Piano-man sets the mood with lots of soul and R&B and jazzy lounge favourites.
Who: Matt Joe Gow
Where: Crab Shack
Shack Unplugged good time acoustic tunes.
Who: Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
High-energy Celtic tunes with locals Rob Thompson and Cam Salay.
Who: Rob Funk
Where: Second Cup
Afternoon guitar tunes for the coffee crowd.
Who: Trama
Where: Pemberton Hotel
Classic rock.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Goodtimes
Where: Tommy Africas
Hip-hop, Top 40 and house music with DJ Trix. Doors at 10 p.m. Free cover before 11 p.m.
Who: DJ Milton Renaissance
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Popular local DJ throws down house, breaks and tribal beats in the hillside lounge.
Who: DJ Derek
Where: Savage Beagle
A mix of hip-hop, R&B & Top 40 dance tunes for chilling in the upstairs lounge or getting down in the bass-ment. Doors at 9 p.m.
What: Garfs Gone Wild
Where: Garfinkels
DJ Rob Banks throws down top-40 hip-hop & dance tracks.
Who: DJ Peace Frog
Where: Buffalo Bills
Summer means its stagette season again at Bills. Dance with the brides-to-be to tunes by the mainstream mix-master. Doors at 8 p.m.
Who: DJ Easyleigh
Where: Moe Joes
Old and new school party tunes that get the gals dancin on the pool tables. Doors at 9 p.m.
Sunday, June 6
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: The Punk Night
Where: Boot Pub
Whistlers ultimate anti-club night hosts a couple of Vancouver indie imports: punk band The Retreads and screamo-rockers Lights Below. Ph: 604-932-3338.
Who: Leth Dodis
Where: Crab Shack
Whistler party band plays all your favourite rock covers.
What: Open Mic Night
Where: Crystal Lounge
Shower singers and basement guitar gods get their turn in the spotlight.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Piano-man sets the mood with lots of soul and R&B and jazzy lounge favourites.
Who: Rob Funk
Where: Second Cup
Afternoon guitar tunes for the coffee crowd.
Who: Trish Jamieson
Where: Wild Seed Enoteca (Mount Currie)
Acoustic solo artist from Pemberton plays original tunes for the restaurants weekly Sunday Night Sound Lounge. Ph: 604-894-5567.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Soul Kitchen
Where: Tommy Africas
Vancouvers DJ Soda is at the Kitchen tables this week servin up funky breaks. The granddaddy of Whistler club nights at 11 years and counting. Doors at 10 p.m.
Who: DJ NT
Where: Buffalo Bills
Mainstream dance tunes keep the weekend vibe alive. Doors at 8 p.m.
Where: Moe Joes
Mainstream dance tunes. Doors at 10 p.m.
Monday, June 7
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: The Kingpins
Where: Boot Pub
Five-piece ska party band bring some Montreal flavour to the Boots Monday Madness live music night. Ph: 604-932-3338.
Who: The Crowley Band
Where: Garfinkels
Head-banging originals and classic covers by Priest, Sabbath, Danzig and more with the local metal maniacs. Rock on!
Who: Leth Dodis
Where: Buffalo Bills
Rock covers by local boys.
What: Karaoke Night
Where: Crystal Lounge
Come by and belt out a rocker to get rid of the Monday blues.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Piano-man sets the mood with lots of soul and R&B and jazzy lounge favourites.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Tanner
Where: Savage Beagle
Hip-hop & dancehall tunes for a full house.
What: 80s Night
Where: Tommy Africas
DJ Ryder plays all the best retro tracks all night long. Doors at 10 p.m.
Tuesday, June 8
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Comedy Night
Where: Buffalo Bills
Weekly stand-up comedy night features Vancouver laugh masters Daniel Packard and Mark Dennison. Show starts 9 p.m. Ph: 604-932-6613.
What: Open Mic Night
Where: Blacks Pub
Dust off that old guitar and take the mic or settle in with a pint and let other locals surprise you.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Piano-man sets the mood with lots of soul and R&B and jazzy lounge favourites.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Naked babes on stage shake their booty for the boys (and girls) that like to watch.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Seanski
Where: Savage Beagle
If its old and new school hip-hop youre lookin for, Seanskis the man.
What: Cowgirls Inc.
Where: Moe Joes
Whistler country music fans get a night all their own. Saddle up and get ready to party Coyote Ugly -style. Doors at 9 p.m.
Wednesday, June 9
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: The Triplets of Belleville
Where: Village 8 Cinemas
Academy Award-nominated animated feature film is the third instalment in the Whistler Film Festival Societys Reel Alternatives series. Tickets: $8.50, available in advance from the Escape Route and after 3 p.m. on the day of screening at Village 8. Shows at 6:30 p.m., 8:15 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. www.whistlerfilmfestival.com.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Piano-man sets the mood with lots of soul and R&B and jazzy lounge favourites.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Naked babes on stage shake their booty for the boys (and girls) that like to watch.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Swamp
Where: Garfinkels
Pyromaniac lord of the black vinyl arts comes through town. Joined by local favourite Mat the Alien. Tickets: $10 available in advance from the Electric Daisy Internet Cafe. Ph: 604-935-4282.
Who: DJ Phroh
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Dancehall reggae and deep sexy grooves.
What: The Andy Show
Where: Moe Joes
Head Honcho Andy Flynn takes over the DJ booth for a night of classic rock. They call it rap music, he calls it crap music! No R&B guaranteed. Doors at 10 p.m.
Who: DJ Rosco
Where: Savage Beagle
Hip-hop and R&B. Doors at 9 p.m.
What: Locals Freak Show
Where: Buffalo Bills
Locals night with a crowd that includes everyone from young hipsters to old rockers. Doors at 8 p.m.
Thursday, June 10
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Fashion Show
Where: Xit' olacw Community School (Mt. Currie)
Cat Fight! Designs by Pemberton local Levi Nelson showcased using local models to a soundtrack that includes Marilyn Manson, The White Stripes, The Doors and Gus Gus. Admission by donation. Show starts: 8 p.m. Ph: 604-616-1385.
Who: Guitar Doug
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Legendary local singer/guitar player lays down Irish whiskey-flavoured cover tunes.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Piano-man sets the mood with lots of soul and R&B and jazzy lounge favourites.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Locals Night
Where: Garfinkels
The biggest locals party in town.
What: Double Daze Thursdays
Where: Boot Pub
$100 pool tourney, darts and no techno or R&B guaranteed. Ph: 604-932-3338.
Who: DJ Rob Banks
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Funky hip-hop, soul and R&B.
What: House Music night
Where: Savage Beagle
House tracks in the Beagle basement by a revolving DJ crew.
Who: Kenny & Andy
Where: Moe Joes
Mainstream dance floor rockers. Doors at 10 p.m.
UPCOMING EVENTS.
Vanilla Ice, June 11.
Kosta-Man & The Back Hos, June 11-12.
John Reynolds, June 1112.
Pemberton Folk Festival, June 12-13.
LUNA, June 17.
The Red Elvises, June 24.
The Power of Ignorance, June 26.
3 Inches of Blood, June 27.
DTalle, June 30.