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Children’s Art Festival turns 21

Whistler’s longest running festival is for kids Keep the kids entertained and inspired for hours at the 21st annual Whistler Children's Art Festival.

Artists invited to apply for grants

The Seventh Annual Visual Arts Development Award is now underway, giving a great big boost to B.C.’s emerging or mid-career visual artists and artisans.

Expect all ages entertainment at X Games

What: The Inaugural X Games Global Championship Where: Base of Whistler Village gondola When: May 16-18 Get ready to rip it up for the inaugural X Games Global Championship, and we’re not just talking about the skate park, the glacier bowl or th

Pique to Valley Listings May 9-15

Friday, May 9 LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS What: Blair & Maxine’s High School Reunion Where: Westin Resort & Spa A hilarious interactive dinner theatre comedy is expected from the master-minds behind the hit play Ab Fab’s Fat.

East meets West for a prog-rock jam band jamboree

Who: The Jimmy Swift Band & Grand Theft Bus Where: Boot Pub When: Monday, May 12 Two bands from the far East Coast of Canada are making their inaugural pilgrimage to the "other" side and want you to join their funky force.

The Crystal uncovers an Aussie acoustic gem

Who: Mark Kelly Where: Crystal Lounge When: Friday and Saturday, May 9 and 10 They call him the man with the magic hands. And It seems 26-year-old Aussie physiotherapist Mark Kelly, can do more with those hands than mend a few sore joints and bones.

Seeing Japan for the first time

What: Japan, a photo collection Who: John Hewson Where: MY Place upper foyer gallery When: all month When local amateur photographer John Hewson received an invitation to attend a wedding in Japan, he never thought he would go.

Male Impact

What: Male Impact Where: Boot Pub When: Saturday, May 10 In the interests of balanced and fair entertainment, the Boot Pub, both adored and abhorred for its steady stream of steamy female strippers over the years, has decided it’s time to give t

Hymns and humour a hit for Jaime Jorge

Who: Jaime Jorge Where: MY Place When: Sunday, May 4 Cuban violinist Jaime Jorge is on a mission. He’s on a mission from God to instil music appreciation and bring people together. Jorge's shows can inspire, uplift, and bring peace.

A High School Reunion we’re all invited to

What: Blare & Maxine’s High School Reunion, an interactive comedy Who: Rotary Club Benefit for the adaptive ski program Where: The Westin Resort and Spa When: Friday and Saturday, May 9-10 High school reunions come once every 10 years, but w