Local Arts

Ever wanted to know what your favourite local female musician was singing about but couldn’t hear the words over the din at the bar? How about those singing and songwriting sensations out there in the Sea-to-Sky corridor – ever wished peopl

Who: SoundTribe Sector 9 Where: Boot Pub When: Friday, March 28 When you’ve had a hard day at work or a bad stack on the hill, where do you escape to? Mentally that is.

Who: The Waifs Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. When: Wednesday, March 19 Anybody who loves folky, rootsy acoustic rhythms will no doubt have a Waifs story.

What: Mountainfilm On Tour Where: MY Place When: March 15, 16 Mountain maniacs and peak freaks rejoice, Telluride’s Mountainfilm On Tour is back bigger and better than ever and ready to raise another crop of cash for local environmental projects

Friday, March 14 LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS Who: Nite Cap Where: My Place Capilano College's premier jazz ensemble bring their full band. Jazz standards, new arrangements and a collection of superior talent promises a performance to be enjoyed.

A comedian keeping it real Who: Darryl Lenox Where: Buffalo Bill’s When: Tuesday, March 18 Comedians get to travel to some far-flung places but Saudi Arabia would have to be one of the more unusual stops on a funnyman’s circuit.

Whistler Stories, Episode 8 It’s the wedding of the year as Chili and Kelsy get married in a Victorian-style ceremony.

By: Dana Michell What: Back to Back Ballot Box Who: Exithiside Where: Crab Shack When: March 7-8 It’s not often the fans get to choose the songs to go on their favourite band’s new album, but Exithiside are leaving it up to you.

Bring on the breakdance Bust out your best moves for Breakdance Tuesdays at Maxx Fish. MC Chop Drop along with DJ Yann Solo invite B Boys and girls to get in on the action or give it up for those who try.

Who: DJ Tanner Where: Savage Beagle When: March 7 It’s not often people get to meet their idols but for one of Savage Beagle’s residents, DJ Tanner, playing alongside Mix Master Mike Friday night will be a dream come true.