Local Arts

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Who: The Hairfarmers Where: Private parties and sunny patios all over Whistler Next show: Uli’s in Creekside, May 16 They’ve played with some of the biggest names on the Canadian music scene including Our Lady Peace, Swollen Members, Great