Friday, Oct. 3
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Nils Ling
What: The Truth about Love and/or Marriage
Where: MY (Millennium) Place
Beloved Canadian TV, radio and print columnist Nils Ling presents his one-man play about the misunderstandings between men and women as they search for true love. Tickets $15-$18. Show starts 8 p.m. Ph: 604-935-8410.
Who: Alexisonfire with Spitalfield and Death From Above
Where: Garfinkels
The Ontario screamo quintet blazes into town with a high energy crew of openers in tow. Early show starts at 9 p.m. Tickets $10 at the door.
Who: Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Fiddle-driven Celtic, Irish and easy-rock tunes from a pair of local legends.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Old school jazz and R&B tributes with Chu and his piano.
Who: Sharkys Machine
Where: Pemberton Hotel
Classic rock.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
Buck naked babes shake their booty for the boys. Bring tips.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Free Fall Friday
Where: Maxx Fish
Fridays are made for spinning. Hip hop, R&B and Top 40 classics from DJ Dizzy.
What: Flavour Fridays
Where: Tommy Africas
DJ Rob Banks spins all your favourite hip hop, R&B and Top 40 hits from 10 p.m. on.
Who: DJ Peace Frog
Where: Buffalo Bills
Its the right night to get out and shake it at this Friday night frenzy. Ladies get in free until 11 p.m.
Who: DJ R3
Where: Garfinkels
Stick around after the punk show to dance the night away to a mix of hip hop and R&B classics.
Who: DJ Tone Ballone
Where: Moe Joes
Back by popular demand filling the floor with all your faves.
Who: DJ Derek
Where: Savage Beagle
Dropping the best Top 40 hip hop, R&B and house cuts in the red lounge or down below.
Saturday, Oct. 4
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Rob Funk
Where: Second Cup
Chill tunes on weekend afternoons for those who want to sit awhile and sip their coffee.
Who: Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Fiddle-driven Celtic, Irish and easy-rock tunes from a pair of local legends.
Who: Sharkys Machine
Where: Pemberton Hotel.
Classic rock.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Old school jazz and R&B tributes with Chu and his piano.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: DJ Miltons Birthday Bash
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Local DJ Milton is celebrating his B-day in style. Milt will spin a 2x4 set (two DJs, four turntables) with DJ Andy Clockwork, plus DJ Marcello will play accompanied by a conga drummer and sax player. Interactive visuals and decorations by Chili and KLC. Doors at 9 p.m. Tickets $15 at the door. Ph: 1-866-935-9453.
What: Hip-hop at the Lounge
Where: Crystal Lounge
The latest addition to the Crystals entertainment roster is a departure from its characteristic solo acoustic fare. Local boy DJ Dakota spins a chill hip-hop set for the hipsters hanging at the old-school cocktail bar.
What: Throwdown Saturdays
Where: Maxx Fish
DJ Dizzy kicks in your weekend with hip hop, R&B, Top 40 and other classic shake-your-ass tunes.
What: Good Times
Where: Tommy Africas
Dance the night away with DJ Trax spinning funky house, hip-hop and Top 40. Join the go-go dancers at the best party in town.
What: Garfs Gone Wild
Where: Garfinkels
DJ R3 throws down silky smooth hip-hop, dance and old-skool thatll keep you movin and groovin all night long.
Who: DJ Peace Frog
Where: Buffalo Bills
The master of the mainstream mix doing his thing for the stags and stagettes.
Who: DJ Derek
Where: Savage Beagle
Dropping the best Top 40, hip hop, R&B and house cuts in the red lounge or down below.
Who: DJ Tone Ballone
Where: Moe Joes
Back by popular demand filling the floor with all your faves.
PUBS AND PATIOS
Where: Casa Tapas and Wine Bar
This jazz-infused lounge bar welcomes the funky set that want a more relaxed yet sophisticated night out.
Where: Citta
Cittas has those long windows and a big deck in the Village Square that makes it the place to meet and watch the world go by.
Where: The BrewHouse
Kick back with a locally brewed beer, enjoy a game of pool or sit outside and soak up the sun by the creek.
Where: Amsterdam Pub & Café
The Dam has a busy deck, cool tunes, unusual artwork and great meals.
Where: Blacks Pub
Blacks has an almighty new patio overlooking the bottom of the bike park, and nows the time to break it in.
Where: Tapleys Neighbourhood Pub
Is exactly that, neighbourly, with some of the best value pub food in Whistler, plus big screen sports, keno, and darts.
Where: The Longhorn Saloon
This prime-positioned patio was voted best aprés bar in Whistler. Indoors or outdoors, playing pool or picking at plates of nibblies, its got something for everyone.
Where: BBKs Pub
A small but friendly pub nestled in the bosom of Blackcomb in the Glacier Lodge. Good eats and delectable drinks plus a unique photo exhibit.
Where: Hozs Pub
In funky Creekside, enjoy a Whistler original with an excellent patio for watching the sun set.
Sunday, Oct. 5
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Farmers Market
Where: Upper Village at Blackcomb
From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., get fresh produce, berries, preserves, and groovy handmade arts and crafts. The air may be getting chilly, but the market keeps going until Oct. 12.
Who: Rob Funk
Where: Second Cup
Chill tunes on weekend afternoons for those who want to sit a while and sip their coffee.
What: Punk Night featuring Despistado, Black Rice and the Doers
Where: Boot Pub
Skaters and anti-clubbers join with indie punk bands to take back the night. Tickets $5.
What: Wing night featuring WDC
Where: Crab Shack
High energy rock band plus 10 cent chicken wings equals good times all around.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Old school jazz and R&B tributes with Chu and his piano.
What: Open Mic night
Where: Crystal Lounge
Humble shower singers and basement guitar gods take the stage for a casual evening of untapped talent.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Soul Kitchen
Where: Tommy Africas
A local lineup is taking over the kitchen for a while. This week theyre serving up DJ Milton who will be spinning progressive and tech house in honour of his own birthday. The granddaddy of Whistler club nights at 10 years and counting.
Who: DJ Rich
Where: Buffalo Bills
Keep the weekend going! DJ Rich will make you feel like its Saturday night all over again.
Monday, Oct. 6
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: RantMusic
What: Monday Madness
Where: Boot Pub
Formerly McGnarlys Rant, the six-piece band plays a high-energy Celtic-inspired brand of folk-punk-jazz. Its futile to resist dancing or falling in love with fiddle-player Sara Hart.
What: Karaoke Night
Where: Crystal Lounge
Go belt out a rocker to celebrate making it through the weekend.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Rob Banks
Where: Savage Beagle
Underground and old skool grooves in the sultry upstairs bar or dancing down below whatever youre up for.
Who: DJ Richie Rich
Where: Buffalo Bills
Bills is a good ol time any night of the week, whether youre a hip young scenester or an ageing rocker.
What: 80s Night
Where: Tommy Africas
Re-live the era that brought you Crocket and Tubbs by rocking out to track after memorable track from retro machine DJ Ryder.
Tuesday, Oct. 7
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Slednecks VI - Video Premiere
Where: Garfinkels
The jaw-dropping new film from Californias Peak Productions is guaranteed to set the bar for snowmobile progression this season. Featuring Whistler locals Rob Alford, Geoff Kyle and BJ Murray. Stick around afterwards for tunes by DJ R3. Film starts 10:30 p.m. Tickets $5 at the door.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Beautiful babes lose the tutus and flaunt their flexibility.
What: Open Mic Night
Where: Blacks Pub
Get cozy and check out some new talent at this impromptu showing. Might even be time to dust off that old guitar.
What: Open Mic Night
Where: Moe Joes
Think you got what it takes to be a singer? No time like the present to find out.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Seanski
Where: Savage Beagle
New Yorks own Seanski throws down phat tunes hip hop and old skool night, six years strong.
Who: DJ Peace Frog
Where: Buffalo Bills
Peace Frog keeps the vibe happy and the room cozy. Come early for Latin dance lessons from Beatrix and Mike Satzinger. Rhumba, Meringue, Salsa, Argentine Tango and Cha Cha. Classes start at 7 p.m. $20 per lesson. No partner required.
Wednesday, Oct. 8
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: The Main Event - Video Premiere
Where: Garfinkels
Local production house Treetop Films premieres their fifth snowboard video, The Main Event. Special bonus screening of Treetop editor Lauren Grahams independent, all-girl project, Shot in the Dark. Films start at 10:30 p.m. Tickets $5 in advance from any of the local snowboard shops; $7 at the door.
Who: Wes Makepeace
Where: Crab Shack
Acoustic guitar tunes played by a local boy and good deals for the hard-working skater crowd.
Who: Guitar Doug
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
The man, the hair, the legend. Doug strums tunes worth a toast of your pint.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
A flesh-fest for the fellas.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Locals Night
Where: Moe Joes
From the Originals, purveying a good time since 1980.
What: Locals Groove Nite
Where: Buffalo Bills
DJ Peace Frog and the bartenders keep the hometown crowd happy. Come early for Latin dance lessons from Beatrix and Mike Satzinger. Rhumba, Meringue, Salsa, Argentine Tango and Cha Cha. Classes start at 7 p.m. $20 per lesson. No partner required.
What: Strictly Underground
Where: Garfinkels
DJ Milton sends out house, breaks and tribal beats.
What: Spare Grooves
Where: Maxx Fish
Whistlers premier locals hip hop night. Featuring the awesome talents of DJ Mat the Alien and Kilo Cee. Special guest DJs and MCs every week.
What: Waxed Wednesday
Where: Savage Beagle
Hip hop with Rosco, and like every night at the Beagle, locals always get in free.
Thursday, Oct. 9
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: David Francey
Where: MY (Millennium) Place
The Juno award-winning folk singer performs guitar-backed, honest lyrics with a voice as warm and soothing as a down-filled quilt. Show starts 8 p.m. Tickets $15-$18. (In conjunction with the upcoming performance by Valdy on Oct. 15, adult tickets to both shows are being offered for a discount rate of $31) Ph: 604-935-8410.
Who: Guitar Doug
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
The man, the hair, the legend. Doug strums tunes worth a toast of your pint.
Who: Music Store Randy & Tiny Elvis with special guests.
Where: The Keg
Good old rock n roll favourites from 9 p.m. on.
Who: Leth Dodis
Where: Moe Joes
Heavy-hitting modern rock courtesy of members of WDC.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Old school jazz and R&B tributes with Chu and his piano.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Thirstdays
Where: Buffalo Bills
Top tunes and dance floor ditties, from rock to house to hits.
What: Double Daze Thursdaze
Where: Boot Pub
A $100 pool tourney, 25-cent chicken wings, darts, and no techno or R&B whatsoever.
What: Lounge Lizard Thursdays
Where: Maxx Fish
Its not just for Lizards Cougars are welcome as well. Sordid and eclectic sounds, with your favourite bartending Chameleon waiting to shake you a super-sized martini.
What: Locals Night
Where: Garfinkels
Whistlers best local DJs on rotation so the local crowd can dance their local asses off.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Oktoberfest, Oct. 10-11.
Disorder IV Ride the Lightning, Oct. 12.
Valdy, Oct. 15.
Soulstream, Oct. 18.