Weekday entertainment listings

Monday, March 26

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Who

: Leanne and Fiddlin’ Doug

Where

: Dubh Linn Gate

When

: Apres and Evenings

Leanne has a new guest this week. They’re bringing down the house with original and classic Celtic tunes with a twist.

Who

: Blue Quarter

Where

: The Boot

It’s a little funky, a little jazzy and a lot of blues.

Who

: Cameron Chu Jazz Trio

Where

: Bearfoot Bistro

See Friday’s listings.

Who

: Opel

Where

: The GLC

See Friday’s listings.

CLUBS AND DJs

Who

: DJ Ecliptic

What

: Bullet Proof

Where

: Maxx Fish

Ecliptic runs with the dark side of the laws of nature, thumpin’ it out with the flux capacitor that the Devil gave him.

Who

: DJ Down

Where

: Savage Beagle

This ex-resident DJ returns to his old stomping ground after making the rounds in South America. Check out his sexy house and the sexy people on the dance floor.

What

: Magnum Opus Monday’s

Where

: Tommy Africa’s

Eight years and running – man their feet must be sore! It’s the locals’ favourite spot for a Donna Summer or Duran Duran fix.

What

: Monday’s on Wax

Where

: Garfinkel’s

Resident DJ Ghetto Boy welcomes DJ Hebegebe into the booth to turn out some fresh vibes.

What

: Bow Wow Alternative Monday

Where

: Dusty’s

Bring your doggie. Buy a bevvie. Get a big beef bone for your four-legged pal. Come hang with Diamond Dawn, Super Suzy and the Creekside gang.

Who

: Tone Ballone

Where

: Moe Joe’s

Old disco faves with a new house spin.

What

: Karoake

Where

: Crystal Lounge

Get those vocal chords warmed up – the microphone’s all yours.

Who

: DJ Slazz

Where

: Buffalo Bill’s

See Saturday’s listings.

Tuesday, March 27

IN THE FLESH

Who

: Hypnotist Wayne Lee

Where

: Buffalo Bill’s

Back by popular demand, watch your friends become farm animals and rock stars right before your eyes.

Who

: Big Up

Where

: Garfinkel’s

This local reggae band is making the rounds with a stop at The Moose. Kick back and relax or get inspired on the dance floor.

What

: Open Mic Night

Where

: Second Cup

This coffee house opens its floor to local musicians. Whistler Music supplies the mics and amps. Bring your instruments and expect good vibes.

Who

: Leanne and Fiddlin’ Doug

Where

: Dubh Linn Gate

See Monday’s listings.

Who

: Cameron Chu Jazz Trio

Where

: Bearfoot Bistro

See Friday’s listings.

What

: Das Boot Ballet

Where

: The Boot Pub

See Friday’s listings.

CLUBS AND DJs

What

: Trivia Tuesday

Where

: Dusty’s

DJ Trix hosts this brain teasing night. Prizes every hour.

What

: Tuesday Trance Series

Where

: Tommy Africa’s

DJ Eggo and DJ Ben Matchett will invade your mind and soothe your soul with their irresistible trance beats.

What:

Disco Fever

Where

: Moe Joe’s

Dress cool for cold hard cash. Prizes for your best bellbottoms and sequined duds.

What

: The Vinyl Hour

Where

: Maxx Fish

DJ Chris Engman spins the breakbeats to keep you hip hopping on the dance floor.

Who

: DJ Seanski

Where

: Savage Beagle

Come find out why this is the longest running hip hop night in town.

Wednesday, March 28

ALIVE AND KICKING

Who

: Big Up

Where

: The Crab Shack

Some high energy reggae and ska for your mid-week groovin’ pleasure.

Who

: James Rogers Band

Where

: Moe Joe’s

It’s the only blues night in town and it’s live.

Who

: Leanne and Fiddlin’ Doug

Where

: Dubh Linn Gate

See Monday’s listings.

Who

: Cameron Chu Jazz Trio

Where

: Bearfoot Bistro

See Friday’s listings.

What

: Das Boot Ballet

Where

: The Boot Pub

See Friday’s listings.

CLUBS AND DJs

Who

: Souls of Mischief

What

: The Spot

Where

: Garfinkel’s

These masters of rhyme and production have been laying low, preparing their latest CD. Garf’s is the SPOT check out cuts from Trilogy: Conflict, Climax, Resolution .

What

: Big Bone Wednesday

Where

: Dusty’s

A naughty interactive experience. Be there by 9 p.m. to take part in the games. Stay late for the music of DJ Trix and Coles.

Who

: DJ Milton

What

: Resonance

Where

: Tommy Africa’s

Didn’t get enough on Monday? Check out this disco night with a house twist.

Who

: DJ Derek

Where

: Savage Beagle

This resident DJ has got what you want: dance tunes to keep you on your feet until the wee hours.

Who

: Matt the Alien and DJ Kilo Cee

What

: Spare Grooves

Where

: Maxx Fish

2 DJs… 4 turntables… dicing up the phattest and freshest tracks on the wheels of steel.

What

: HIP Hop

Where

: Merlin’s

‘H’ospitality ‘I’ndustry ‘P’arty, sponsored by Cascadia Brands. Exclusive entrance for people in the biz 8-10 p.m. DJ Baby D keeps the crowd dancing all night.

Who

: DJ Paul Hudson

Where

: Buffalo Bill’s

The taps are flowing and the music is pumping. Bill’s is the place to be on hump night.

Thursday, March 29

ON THE MIC

Who

: The Ecclestones

Where

: Dubh Linn Gate

When

: Apres and Evenings

There’s over 20 beers on tap to quench your thirst and three musicians to keep your toes tapping with Celtic favourites.

What

: Jam Box

Where

: The Boot Pub

It’s your chance to get up and show your stuff with other local musicians.

Who

: Cameron Chu Jazz Trio

Where

: Bearfoot Bistro

See Friday’s listings.

CLUBS AND DJs

What

: Locals’ Night

Where

: Garfinkel’s

It’s the locals’ favourite Thursday night watering hole for 10 years and running. DJ Stoli keeps the natives at bay with his sweet blend of alternative, dance and rock.

Who

: DJ Shandy Rae

What

: PLAY

Where

: Tommy Africa’s

It’s a PLAYground for your feet with big funky house music.

What

: Eargasm

Where

: Maxx Fish

Arouse your ears and stimulate your dancing shoes with irresistible hip hop, R&B and house.

Who:

DJ Lamb Chops

Where

: Moe Joe’s

Tunes from yesterday and today to keep you singing along and groovin’

into the wee hours.

Who

: DJ Rich

What

: Bacardi Party

Where

: Buffalo Bill’s

Great specials and awesome give aways. Warning: Not for the weak. Party animals only. May contain some nudity.

What

: Survivor Thursday

Where

: Dusty’s

Guess who gets the boot from the Aussie outback and win.

Who

: DJ Rabid

Where

: Savage Beagle

Work up a thirst with hard-hitting house and funky dance tunes. Visit the fresh juice bar upstairs.

What

: Birdie Num Num

Where

: Merlin’s

Order up cheap wings and win a Hayak rafting trip.