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Pique to Valley Listings Dec. 20-26

Friday, Dec. 20 LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS What: Payday Party with the Hair Farmers Where: Merlin’s These long-haired buddies from way back have a real good rockin’ time together.

Friday, Dec. 20

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Payday Party with the Hair Farmers

Where: Merlin’s

These long-haired buddies from way back have a real good rockin’ time together. You may know them as Guitar Doug, who does a lot of solo work, and Greg, who is from the bands Whole Lotta Led and Cold Snap.

Who: Cameron Chu & Joyce Grennan

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Celebrate all the old jazz standards, Tin Pan Alley tunes, the Bebop era plus contemporary R&B with Cameron, his piano and Joyce’s bluesy vocals.

What: Moulin Rouge, a dance production

Who: Whistler Dance Academy

Where: MY Place

A group of 50 young girls give the performance of their lives to the soundtrack from the movie Moulin Rouge. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $9.75 for adults, $8 for teens and $5 for kids.

Who: Suzanne Wilson

Where: The Crystal Lounge

Contemporary rock and pop covers, plus a few originals.

Who: County Clare

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Clare Brett duo offers traditional Celtic and Irish classics from 8 p.m.

What: Das Boot Ballet

Where: Boot Pub

Dancing girls help the boys relax after a busy week.

Who: Full Moon (The Slugs without Doug)

Where: Pemberton Hotel

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Moodswing

Who: DJ Dr. Digglesworth

Where: The Garibaldi Lift Co.

Dope beats, funky-tech breaks, deep and bumpin’ house. An audio rollercoaster, cruising in and out of musical genres sure to please lovers of musique. No cover – love it!

Who: DJ Tone Ballone

Where: Moe Joe’s

A unique style all his own, pumping out the tunes.

Who: DJ Ghetto Boy

Where: Maxx Fish

It’s funky house and full-on dance night, while Ziptrek give out free tours.

Who: DJ Yann Solo

Where: Garfinkel’s

Take us to Warp speed, Mr. Solo.

What: Take The Bend Out Of Fridays

Who: Mat the Alien and Ty-C

Where: Tommy Africa’s

The freshest mix of hip hop breaks and drum ’n’ bass. Mat is a veteran turntablist who’s toured the world and was recently voted best DJ in Whistler. With help from host Ty-C, you’ll definitely take the bend out.

Who: DJ Peacefrog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Master of the mainstream mix melding magic for the masses.

Who: DJ Derek

Where: Savage Beagle

Derek dominates the decks in split-level Dog.

Saturday, Dec. 21

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Doug and the Slugs

Where: Dusty’s

This legendary party band return to the new Dusty’s to play the biggest hits, crazy covers and some new originals too. See story.

Who: She Stole My Beer

Where: Buffalo Bills

Southern rock and blues with a bit of ’60s psychedelia. With three drummers in the group, they really pack a punch. See story.

What: Winter Concert

Who: Whistler Singers & Moving Chords Youth Show Choir

Where: MY Place

An afternoon concert for the whole family celebrating the sounds of winter and the festive season. Show starts at 2 p.m. Tickets are a mere $5 for all. See story.

What: Carolling in the Village

Who: Whistler Children’s Chorus

Where: 4 p.m. outside Olympic Bid Office, 4:30 p.m. in Village Square, 5 p.m. in the Westin Resort and Spa’s lobby. Join the children in songs of the season.

Who: Cameron Chu & Joyce Grennan

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro

Celebrate all the old jazz standards, Tin Pan Alley tunes, the Bebop era plus contemporary R&B with Cameron, his piano and Joyce’s bluesy vocals

Who: Bob Funk

Where: Hoz’s Pub

Mr Funk sings, plays piano and strums guitar, and with a play list of over 500 songs, he’s a fun night out for all.

Who: The Irish Descendants

Where; The Garibaldi Lift Co.

Celtic, maritime, good down-home drinkin’ music for everybody. Doors open 9 p.m.

Who: Exithiside

Where: The Crab Shack

Rising Vancouver band bring their energetic hard rock and punk influences to shake the Shack.

Who: Suzanne Wilson

Where: the Crystal Lounge

Contemporary rock and pop covers plus a few originals.

Who: County Clare

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

The only Irish bar in town with traditional music, food and atmosphere.

Who: Still Smokin’

Where: Pemberton Hotel

By day they they’re upstanding local citizens doing normal jobs. By night they’re belting out classic rock covers.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJ R3

Where: Garfinkel’s

Spinning the best hip hop and dance in Whistler. Expect a long line if you’re late.

What: Off The Hook with DJ Milton

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Whistler’s biggest house night, Milton knows exactly how to get the crowd going with funky tracks, popular anthems and breaks plus go-go dancers.

Who: Superfunk with DJ Keph

Where: Maxx Fish

Blasting all of his uber-sexy funk, R&B, dance, and Hip Hop, this boy’ll make everyone look good.

Who: DJ Peacefrog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

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.

Who: DJ Tone Ballone

Where: Moe Joe’s

A drinkin’ and dancin’ kind of place for a whole lot of fun.

What: Locals’ Living Room

Where: The Boot

It’s an endless summer on Saturday nights with surf flicks and suds.

PUBS AND PATIOS

Where: Casa Tapas and Wine Bar

A jazz-infused lounge bar in the St. Andrew’s Building welcomes the funky set that want a more relaxed yet sophisticated night out.

Where: Citta’

Citta’ has those long windows and big heaters that make it the place to meet and watch the world go by.

Where: The Brew House

Kick back with a locally brewed beer and enjoy a game of pool by the big log fire.

Where: Amsterdam Pub & Café

The Dam has big heaters, cool tunes and artwork, plus great meals.

Where: Black’s Pub

Black’s has got one almighty new patio and now’s the time to break it in.

Where: Tapley’s Neighbourhood Pub

Is exactly that, neighbourly, with some of the best value pub food in Whistler and big screen sports, keno, and darts.

Sunday, Dec. 22

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Carolling in the Village

Who: Whistler Children’s Chorus

Where: 3:30 p.m. outside Olympic Bid Office. 4 p.m. Delta Whistler Village Inn lobby, 5 p.m. in the Delta Whistler Resort lobby, 5:30 p.m. the Westin Resort & Spa lobby. Join the children in songs of the season.

Who: Cameron Chu & Joyce Grennan

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Celebrate all the old jazz and R&B standards with Cameron, his grand piano and Joyce’s old-school vocals.

Who: Whole Damn County

Where; The Crabshack

Your favourite local contemporary cover band to close the weekend right.

What: Locals Living Room

Where; The Boot Pub

Free pool.

Who: County Clare

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Enjoy this Celtic and Irish duo with a pint of Guinness.

What: Open Mic night

Where: Crystal Lounge

Humble home music-makers take to the stage and soak up the spotlight for a casual evening of untapped talent at the lounge.

Who: Bob Funk

Where: Second Cup

An afternoon gig with Bob. Grab a cup of java and chill out after a day’s skiing.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Soul Kitchen

Who: DJ Jay Tripwire

Where: Tommy Africa’s

One of Canada’s finest, Jay Tripwire, is back from touring Australia, ready to showcase his signature nu-school, funky break and tech house. DJ Ghetto Boy opens the doors and the dance floor at 9 p.m.

What: Loungin’ with DJ Glu and friends.

Where: The Longhorn Saloon

Spinning sweet beats for you to chill to, play some pool or grab a bite and a brew.

What: Reggae Beats and Breaks

Where: Maxx Fish

DJ "C" the Selecta, aka Craig Ingman of Circa, legalizes every Sunday night.

What: Coyote Ugly

Where: Moe Joe’s

Whistler’s hottest females on top of the bar and behind the bar.

Who: DJ Doug

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Classic rock and mainstream madness.

Monday, Dec. 23

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Carolling in the Village

Who: Whistler Children’s Chorus

3:30 p.m. outside the Olympic Bid Office, 4 p.m in the Delta Whistler Village Inn lobby, 5 p.m. in the Delta Whistler Resort lobby and 5:30 p.m. the Westin Resort and Spa’s lobby. Hear the children in song.

Who: Guitar Doug

Where: Merlin’s

Join the legendary local icon for a rockin’ sing-and-dance-along like no other, from 3 p.m.

What: Karaoke Night

Where: Crystal Lounge

Expect it all, the good, the bad, and the ugly. Where all the wannabes gettabe.

Who: Cameron Chu & Joyce Grennan

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Celebrate all the old jazz and R&B standards, with Cameron, his grand piano and Joyce’s old-school vocals.

Who: Wheat in the Barley

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Steve Gidora trio play Celtic, Irish rock from 8 p.m.

What: Monday Madness

Where: The Boot Pub

Free pool, big screen TV and other cheap incentives we can’t mention.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJ Boofty

Where: Moe Joe’s

Playing all your favourites, all night long.

What: Magnum Opus with DJ Ryder

Where: Tommy Africa’s

’80s beats at their best. Show your mony, mony on the podium.

What: Fresh Meat Mondays

Where: Maxx Fish

Peruse and pick over the new locals while grooving to the awesome hip hop, R&B and Top 40 of DJ R3.

Who: DJ Doug

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Classic rock and mainstream madness.

Tuesday, Dec. 24

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: 20th Annual Christmas Eve Carol Service

Who: Whistler Children’s Chorus

Where: Village Square, 6:30 p.m.

The Children’s Chorus will be in fine voice on Christmas Eve.

Who: Wheat in the Barley

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Irish, Celtic classics

What: Creekside Karaoke

Where: Hoz’s Pub

For those down in Creekside, come on down to Hoz’s for some karaoke.

Who: Cameron Chu & Joyce Grennan

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Celebrate all the old jazz and R&B standards with Cameron, his grand piano and Joyce’s bluesy old-school vocals.

Who: Gordo

Where: The Crystal Lounge

Legendary blues ballads, some ’60s and ’70s specials, plus contemporary rock.. Music starts 9 p.m.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Bombay Sapphire Ladies Night

Where: Garfinkel’s

A gorgeous night filled with sexxy house. Local DJ Shandy Rae and Vancouver DJs on rotation. Ladies free before 10:30.

What: Xmas Jungle ’n’ Breaks

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Break beats, drum ’n’ bass and jungle grooves, with DJs Jungle Santa, Logic and Plastic Surgeon.

What: Christmas Eve with DJ R3

Where: Maxx Fish

Hip hop, R&B, and Top 40 with Santa’s favourite elf, DJ R3.

What: Disco Night

Where: Moe Joe’s

Put together your best disco duds and come boogie on down until you just can’t boogie no more.

Who: DJ Seanski

Where: The Savage Beagle

The real deal.

Who: DJ Peacefrog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Playing Top 40, hip hop and dance.

Wednesday, Dec. 25

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Wheat in the Barley

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Irish, Celtic classics for Christmas from 8 p.m.

Who: Gordo

Where: The Crystal Lounge

Legendary blues ballads, some ’60s and ’70s specials, plus contemporary rock. Music starts 9 p.m.

Who: Cameron Chu & Joyce Grennan

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Celebrate all the old jazz and R&B standards with Cameron, his grand piano and Joyce’s bluesy vocals.

CLUBS AND DJS

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. A huge one for the locals.

What: Retro Strikes Back

Where: Garfinkel’s

Everything from disco to ’90s brought to you by DJ Timeline.

What: Lifted with DJ Milton

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Tribal and Tech house plus a Santa sack load of Milton’s CDs to give away and the Lifted Lottery starts with $100 up for grabs.

Who: DJ Peacefrog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

See Tuesday’s listing.

Who: DJ Def Dubs

Where: Savage Beagle

Deft moves from Def Dub.

What: Locals’ night

Where: Moe Joe’s

This locals’ night is the real deal.

Thursday, Dec. 26

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: K2 Adventure Movies

Where: MY Place

Spend Boxing Day with three riveting films. At 6:30 p.m., you’ll get 118 Days In The Captivity Of Ice, plus Mustang, about a secret Nepalese kingdom. At 9 p.m. see Mamberamo. on the last primitive tribe in the world. See story.

Who: Suzanne Wilson

Where: Dusty’s

Enjoy the acoustic atmosphere of Suzanne Wilson from 9 p.m. If the village is your home base, the bus back is right outside the door.

Who: Cameron Chu & Joyce Grennan

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Celebrate all the old jazz and R&B standards with Cameron, his grand piano and Joyce’s bluesy old-school vocals.

Who: Gordo

Where: The Crystal Lounge

Gordo plays legendary blues ballads, some ’60s and ’70s specials, plus the contemporary stuff like the Tragically Hip and the red Hot Chilli Peppers.

Music starts 9 p.m.

Who: Wheat in the Barley

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Celtic and Irish classics from 8 p.m.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Thirstdays

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

DJ Peacefrog plays all the mainstream gems to get you grooving.

What: L’80s Night Retrobution

Where: Maxx Fish

Ladies free all night as DJ Mr. Fister plays all the trax you forgot you loved.

What: Eye Candy with DJ R3

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Sweets to stimulate all your senses from funky house to hip hop to Top 40.

What: Ladies night

Where: Moe Joe’s

This night looks good, smells good and for the ladies, it’s all good.

What: Proud to be Locals’ Night

Where: Garfinkel’s

DJ Erin and guests give it some at the legendary locals’ night of nights. Be warned: arrive early.

Who: Tanner Hall

Where: Savage Beagle

UPCOMING EVENTS

New Years Eve parties — see story.