Friday, April 11
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: WSSF DKNY Jeans Free Outdoor Concert Series
Where: Base of Whistler gondola
Live entertainment every day from 3 p.m. See story for full daily lineup.
What: WSSF Kokanee Freeride After-Dark Series
Where: Crab Shack
Putting his pedal to the metal will be Canadas own rappin and rhymin rocker, Kazzer.
What: Specter
Where: MY Place
A murder mystery play of suspenseful proportions. It all starts on a dark and stormy night on a deserted highway Showtime 8 p.m. Tix $15.
What: PayDay Party
Where: Merlins
The Hairfarmers. a.k.a. Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg, two hot and hairy heavyweights, get your weekend going with all sorts of capers.
Who: WDC
Where: Moe Joes
Whistlers favourite rock n roll band marks the start of the weekend with some damn fine classic cuts and hot originals. See story.
Who: Josh Gontier
Where: Crystal Lounge
This ex-Slow Nerve Action porn funk favourite serves up all the hits with his unique flair and flavour.
Who: Wheat In The Barley
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Old and new Irish and Celtic classics.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Old school jazz and R&B tributes with Chu and his piano.
Who: Edgar Muehalla
Where: Kypriaki Norte
Greek guitar gems, to go with the food gems.
Who: Zipper
Where: Pemberton Hotel
Classic Rock.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Buddha
Where: Dustys
You beddha get down to see Buddha for some turntable treats at apres and again after dinner till the wee hours.
What: Strange Tango
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co.
The sophisticated sounds of boudoir music by DJ Keph. Nu jazz, deep funk, Brazilectro and a touch of class.
What: Off the Hook
Where: Tommy Africas
DJ Milton and Andy Clockwork play popular anthems, hot house and break beats at the best darn funked up party in town.
Who: Free Love Fridays
Where: Maxx Fish
Hip hop, R&B and Top 40 is on the menu tonight, served up by DJ Dizzy.
Who: DJ Peace Frog
Where: Buffalo Bills
Its the right night to get out and shake it at this Friday night frenzy.
Who: DJ R3
Where: Garfinkels
Dance the night away to a mix of hip hop and R&B classics.
Saturday, April 12
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: WSSF DKNY Jeans Free Outdoor Concert Series
Where: Base of Whistler gondola
Live entertainment every day from 3 p.m. See story for full daily lineup.
What: WSSF Kokanee Freeride After-Dark Series I
Where: Tommy Africas
U.K multi-vocalist Killa Kela and Tajai from Souls of Mischief perform with Mat the Alien. Hip Hop, beatbox and MCing.
What: WSSF Kokanee FreeRide After-Dark Series II
Where: Maxx Fish
From the depths of the L.A underground scene comes one skilled MC, Abstract Rude, founding member of Abstract Tribe Unique.
What: WSSF Biglines.com Snow Film Fiesta
Where: Merlins
See new flicks from some of the best up and coming filmmakers and photographers in North America. Go to www.biglines.com for info. Tix $10.
What: Words & Stories - Tales from Whistler
Where: My Place
The funny, the freaky and the unforgettable stories of Whistler come to life through colourful readings from five award-winning, highly respected journalists and authors from across North America. Showtime 8 p.m. Tix $5. See story.
What: Saturday Night Live
Where: Dustys
Those hairy rockers, the Hairfarmers party well into the night with all your favourite songs and even a few of theirs.
Who: Creekside Phil
Where: Hozs Pub
Creeksides favourite acoustic cousin.
Who: Josh Gontier
Where: Crystal Lounge
This ex-Slow Nerve Action porn funk favourite serves up all the hits with his own unique flair and flavour.
Who: Wheat In The Barley
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Old and new Irish and Celtic classics.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Old school jazz and R&B tributes with Chu and his piano.
Who: Zipper
Where: Pemberton Hotel
Classic rock.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ R3
Where: Garfinkels
Spinning the best hip hop and dance around town.
What: Revolve
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co.
DJ Digglesworth & Pedro Dias bring you delicious vibes of modern electronica, dope beats and house n break classics.
Who: DJ Peacefrog
Where: Buffalo Bills
The master of the mainstream mix doing his things for the stags and stagettes.
Who: DJ Derek
Where: Savage Beagle
Savage love on the turntables with hip hop R&B and top 40 classics.
Who: DJ Tone Ballone
Where: Moe Joes
All the faves fill the dance floor.
Sunday, April 13
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: WSSF DKNY Jeans Free Outdoor Concert Series
Where: Base of Whistler gondola
Live entertainment every day from 3 p.m. See story for full daily lineup.
What: WSSF Kokanee Freeride After-Dark Series
Where: Buffalo Bills
Wide Mouth Mason, the diverse trio of alternative rockers all the way from Saskatoon belting out the big hits in Bills basement.
What: WSSF Kranked 5's World Premiere
Where: Fairmont Chateau Whistler
Mountain biking gone mad featuring the best of the best. Shows at 6:30 and
9 p.m. Tix $12 adults $6 conc.
What: Punk Forever
Where: Boot Pub
All State Champion are a potent wave of weight and sound while End This Week With Knives are on the cusp of their North American tour and debut CD release.
Who: WDC
Where: Crab Shack
End the week right with some top notch rock n roll from the No. 1 party band in Whistler.
Who: Wheat In The Barley
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Old and new Irish and Celtic classics.
What: Open Mic night
Where: Crystal Lounge
Humble home music-makers take to the stage for a casual evening of untapped talent.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Old school jazz and R&B tributes with Chu and his piano.
Who: Rob Funk
Where: Second Cup
Afternoon caffeine-style apres with the funky one.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Soul Kitchen
Where: Tommy Africas
Out of Vancouver with Rice Dreams Records, Kevin Shiu playing house music.
What: Reggae Beats and Breaks
Where: Maxx Fish
DJ "C" tha Selecta legalizes all of da best dub reggae and dance.
What: Subphonic Elements
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co.
DJ Party Time, Dr. Deep and guests give you deadly deep house plus funky and soulful selections perfect for this alpine lounge.
Who: DJ Sweat & Agent Smith
Where: Longhorn Saloon
Chillin house tunes for you to slink around the saloon to.
What: Funkhopreggaedrumandbass
Where: Garfinkels
DJs Buddha, A.K and Phroh dust off the vinyl for a night of you-name-it music you can move to.
Who: DJ Def Star Dub
Where: Savage Beagle
Hip hop on down to the dance floor.
What: Sugar
Where: Moe Joes
Four out of five optometrists agree the ladies of Sugar are good for your eyes.
Monday, April 14
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: WSSF DKNY Jeans Free Outdoor Concert Series
Where: Base of Whistler gondola
Live entertainment every day from 3 p.m. See story for full daily lineup.
What: WSSF Kokanee Freeride After-Dark Series
Where: Dustys
High energy, high impact rock n roll with Torontos Not By Choice.
What: WSSF Sony Pro Photographer Search Pt I
Where: Delta Whistler Resort
Three of the six finalists gun it for Best of Show and the wildcard seat in Thursdays Pro Showdown. Peter Moynes, Ryan Creary and Dave Humphreys bring you their 12-minute musical montages on the world of action sports though their lenses. Showtime 8 p.m. Tix $10.
What: WSSF Snowsk8 Rumble After Party
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co.
Knock yourself out if you didnt already on the hill today with the impressive Stir Fry Collective, DJ Anger and MC Degree One.
Who: Tala
What: Monday Night Madness
Where: Boot Pub
Groovy jazz-infused funky rhythms from this talented Montreal jam band back by popular demand. Sing or tap along with their good-time tunes guaranteed to get you feeling fantastic. See story.
Who: WDC
Where: Moe Joes
Whistlers favourite rock n roll studs rip it up as usual with originals, covers and some requests.
Who: Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Celtic, Irish and easy rock.
What: Guitar Doug
Where: Merlins
From apres till 6 p.m., the daddy-o of the patio will be there.
What: Karaoke Night
Where: Crystal Lounge
Expect it all, the good, the bad, and the ugly. Where all the wannabes gettabe.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Old school jazz and R&B tributes with Chu and his piano.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Mud Wrestling Mayhem
Where: Garfinkels
Its the World Freestyle Snowmobile Event Fundraiser. Cheer on the GirlsofWhistler.com as they choke each other in chocolate mud, all for a good cause. Catch a sneak preview of the latest Roops of Hazard film too. Tix $10.
Who: DJ Rich
Where: Buffalo Bills
Contemporary classics to take to the dance floor.
What: All Over The Map Mondays
Where: Savage Beagle
An eclectic mix of contemporary classics.
What: Pyjama Party
Where: Maxx Fish
Lacy, frilly, cotton and comfy. Anyway you wear it well take it grooving to awesome hip hop and R&B from DJ R3.
What: Magnum Opus
Where: Tommy Africas
80s beats at their best from the Retro Machine DJ Ryder and guest DJ Mr. Big Stuff playing memorable tracks to pump, bump and jump to.
Tuesday, April 15
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: WSSF DKNY Jeans Free Outdoor Concert Series
Where: Base of Whistler gondola
Live entertainment every day from 3 p.m. See story for full daily lineup.
What: WSSF Kokanee Freeride After-Dark Series
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co.
Hard and fast rhymes and raps from the poetic princess that packs a powerful punch, Kia Kadiri.
What: WSSF Sony Pro Photographer Search Pt II
Where: Delta Whistler Resort
The remaining finalists gun it for Best of Show and the wildcard seat in Thursdays Pro Showdown. Sterling Lorence, Matt Power and Jonathan Selkowitz bring you their 12-minute musical montages on the world of action sports though their lenses. Winner announced tonight! Showtime 8 p.m. Tix $10.
Who: Nearly Neil Diamond
Where: Crab Shack
Enter the Shacks Vegas-style lounge and watch girls swoon and guys croon along with this travelling music man, a legend in Canada and Australia and always a big draw card in Whistler.
Who: Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Celtic, Irish and easy rock.
What: Open Mic Night
Where: Blacks Pub
Get cosy and cop some new talent at this impromptu showing, perhaps even play an instrument yourself.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
A flesh fest for the fellas featuring exotic dancing girls.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Jungle n Breaks
Where: Tommy Africas
Marcus Visionary is the founder of the North American jungle scene and a sell out performer. Hot and hit-laden vocalist Jenna will be singing too.
What: Fat Tuesday Orgasm
Where: Garfinkels
Sexy, sassy, hot n heavy house from DJ Shandy Rae. This night hits the spot for the sistahood with a huge fashion show, free entry b4 midnight and a fire show.
What: Breakdance Night
Where: Maxx Fish
DJ Scott Arkwells CD release party with the freshest hip hop and B-boy moves all night long.
What: Pimp n Ho Party
Where: Moe Joes
Shakedown Entertainment presents a below the belt bonanza for the seedy after dark crowd. Dig out your skankiest threads for this shin dig as DJ Expo selects all the sleazy songs to swing to.
Who: DJ Seanski
Where: Savage Beagle
New Yorks own Seanski breaks out the phattest tunes in Whistlers longest running hip hop night.
Who: DJ Peace Frog
Where: Buffalo Bills
Tom foolery abounds with all the songs you love.
Wednesday, April 16
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: WSSF DKNY Jeans Free Outdoor Concert Series
Where: Base of Whistler gondola
Live entertainment every day from 3 p.m. See story for full daily lineup.
What: WSSF Kokanee Freeride After-Dark Series
Where: Garfinkels
Battle Axe Records big guns release a new joint album with live sets from label mates Sweatshop Union, Insider Out, DJ Murge & Just B plus Matt the Alien and Degree One vs. DJ Anger.
What: WSSF Panasonic Filmmaker Showdown
Where: Fairmont Chateau Ballroom
Over 30 film crews have been roaring all over the mountain the past few days shooting their own 4-minute movies. Who comes up trumps? Showtime 8 p.m . Tix $10.
Who: Dave Crowley Band
Where: Buffalo Bills
Rock hard and rock fast with Whistlers own full throttle metal heads.
Who: Pete from WDC
Where: Crab Shack
Its Industry Night with Pete playing acoustic covers and originals to get you over the weekly hump.
Who: Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Celtic, Irish and easy rock.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
Its amazing what you can do with wax. Catch all of the girls in all of their glory.
What: Killer Karaoke
Where: Merlins
Belt out a few tunes with your host, Luscious Lindsay.
What: Who-What-Where-Whens-Day
Where: Dustys
Test your knowledge at NTNs Satellite trivia.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Locals Night
Where: Moe Joes
Its the real deal with all the hits and hijinx you could ask for.
What: Cash with DJ Milton
Where: Tommy Africas
DJ Muchi and Milton bring you house & breakbeats. Win $100 Cash and a VIP Card at 1 a.m. in the Cash Wednesday Draw.
What: Spare Grooves
Where: Maxx Fish
Mat the Alien and Kilo Cee show off their talents on four turntables, with special guest MCs every week.
Who: DJ Def Dubs
Where: Savage Beagle
Deft mix-it-up moves from DJ Dubs.
Thursday, April 17
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: WSSF DKNY Jeans Free Outdoor Concert Series
Where: Base of Whistler gondola
Live entertainment every day from 3 p.m. See story for full daily lineup.
What: WSSF Kokanee Freeride After-Dark Series
Where: Merlins
Turn it up with Billy Talent, an aggressive punk rock tidal wave, along with The Salads, spitting out crunchy rock n roll with rapid-fire rap vocals.
What: WSSF Sony Pro Photographer Showdown
Where: Fairmont Chateau Whistler
Three internationally renowned photographers plus one wildcard from the Pro Photographer Search present 12-minute slide shows of the best work of their careers. Surf shots from Warren Bolster, outdoor images from Mattias Fredriksson, skateboarding scenes from Jon Humphries and the wildcard go head-to-head. Showtime 9 p.m. Tix $25.
Who: The Schematics
Where: Buffalo Bills
This Thirstday catch The Schematics, New Yorks hardest working ska band and their high-octane show.
Who: Cold Snap
Where: Boot Pub
Live rock n roll, a pool tourney and no pretence.
Who: Mike Redmond
Where: Crystal Lounge
Kinky reggae acoustics and chilled-out choices to chomp those cheap chicken wings with.
Who: Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Celtic, Irish and easy rock.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro
Old jazz standards, contemporary R&B with a piano and guest vocalists.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Tanner
Where: Savage Beagle
Return of the digital underdogg. Locals night with ladies free before 11 p.m.
What: Eye Candy
Where: Tommy Africas
DJ Glu & Kori K take you through the hits you love to hear from hip hop, Top 40 to funky beats, free for ladies.
Who: DJ Lee
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co.
Playing deep, funk house and thought-evoking music.
What: Proud to be Locals Night
Where: Garfinkels
DJ Erin and DJ Rich Trix rev up this legendary locals night with house anthems and contemporary classics.
UPCOMING EVENTS
More WSSF, April 18-20
Sylvan Singers & Handbell Choir, Chateau Whistler, April 18
Whole Lotta Led, Merlins, April 19
Vinyl, Boot Pub, April 20 & 21
Tuned Women, MY Place, April 25