Friday, Jan. 10
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Canadian Avalanche Foundation Dinner
Where: Dustys
Avalanche awareness spokesperson, Justin Trudeau is special guest, with music from the Adam Woodall Band, serving up blues, rock, jazz and folk.
What: Big Mountain Movie Night
Where: Merlins
Catch Superpark, filmed in Mammoth, California. The world's top skiers riding the biggest terrain park ever built. Also showing, the hilarious Skiyerassoff. Movies start at 9 p.m. Free but limited seating.
Who: Rick Scott
Where: MY Place
One for the kids. Humour, music and mayhem presented by the Moving Chords Youth Show Choir and the Rotary Club of Whistler. Adults $12, Kids $7. Starts at 7 p.m.
Who: WDC
Where: Moe Joes
Whistlers favourite party band plays all your favourite rock n roll hits.
Who: Suzanne Wilson
Where: The Crystal Lounge
Reminds you of Joni Mitchell. This gifted songwriter and talented guitar player also has a great voice.
Who: Murphys Lagh
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
High energy Celtic, Irish and classic rock.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Old jazz standards plus contemporary R&B with a piano and guest vocalists.
Who: Lost Saloon
Where: Pemberton Hotel
Hot country hits.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
Exotic dancing girls help the boys relax after a busy week.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ R3
Where: Garfinkels
Dance the night away to a mix of hip hop and R&B classics.
What: Take The Bend Out Of Fridays
Who: Mat the Alien and Ty-C
Where: Tommy Africas
The freshest mix of hip hop breaks and drum n bass from host Ty-C and Mat, a veteran turntablist whos toured the world.
Who: DJ Ghetto Boy
Where: Maxx Fish
Its funky house and full-on dance night, while Ziptrek give out free tours.
Who: DJ Buddha
Where: Dustys
Trip hop and acid jazz jam night with turntables, MCs, vocals and live instruments.
Who: DJ Peacefrog
Where: Buffalo Bills
Its the right night to get out and shake it with mainstream music.
Who: DJ Derek
Where: Savage Beagle
Derek dominates the decks with his hip hop, R&B and Top 40 tracks.
Saturday, Jan. 11
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: The Big Shivoo
Where: The Garibaldi Lift Co.
The BMEs big party for those in the weeks clinics and competitions. Lappelectro, a jazzy electronic improviso outfit will keep you partying all night. Doors at 8:30 p.m.
What: Saturday Night Live
Where: Dustys
The D rocks with the return of Fargo. This trio from Vancouver played at Dusty's last year for apres and the Canadian BBQ Championships.
Who: Barney Bentall & Babe Gurr
Where: Brackendale Art Gallery
Celebrate the Brackendale Winter Eagle Festival by day and listen to these Canadian icons by night. Rock and folk fused into one great show.
What: Himalayan Visions and Tibetan Voices
Where: MY Place
A beautiful and inspiring multimedia show. Tickets are $15. Show starts at 7:30 p.m.
Who: Exitthisside
Where: The Crab Shack
Rising Vancouver band bring their energetic punk rock performance to shake the Shack.
Who: Suzanne Wilson
Where: The Crystal Lounge
Reminds you of Joni Mitchell. This gifted songwriter and talented guitar player also has a great voice.
Who: Bob Funk
Where: Hozs Pub
A shagadelic show of funky classics.
Who: Murphys Lagh
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
High energy Celtic, Irish and classic rock
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro
Old jazz standards plus contemporary R&B with a piano and guest vocalists.
Who: Lost Saloon
Where: Pemberton Hotel
Hot country hits.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ R3
Where: Garfinkels
Spinning the best hip hop and dance in Whistler. Expect a long line if youre late.
What: Off The Hook
Where: Tommy Africas
Whistlers biggest house night, DJ Milton knows exactly how to get the crowd going with funky tracks, breaks and go-go dancers.
Who: Superfunk with DJ Keph
Where: Maxx Fish
Blasting all of his uber-sexy funk, R&B, dance, and hip hop, this boyll make everyone look good.
Who: DJ Peacefrog
Where: Buffalo Bills
The master of the mainstream mix doing his things for the stags and stagettes.
Who: DJ Derek
Where: Savage Beagle
Savage love on the turntables with hip hop R&B and top 40 classics.
Who: DJ Tone Ballone
Where: Moe Joes
A drinkin and dancin kind of place for a whole lot of fun.
What: Locals Living Room
Where: The Boot
Its an endless summer on Saturday nights with surf flicks and suds.
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
Citta has those long windows and big heaters that make it the place to meet and watch the world go by.
Where: The Brew House
Kick back with a locally brewed beer and enjoy a game of pool by the big log fire.
Where: Amsterdam Pub & Café
The Dam has big heaters, cool tunes and artwork, plus great meals.
Where: Blacks Pub
Blacks has got one almighty new patio 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 and big screen sports, keno, and darts.
Sunday, Jan. 12
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Tegan and Sara
Where: GLC
Punkish pop and rock singing guitar girls who also happen to be sisters. If Neil Young wants them, so will you. See story.
What: Stella Sundays
Where: Merlins
DJ Keph kicks in the apres vibe with a little help from Stella Artois.
Who: WDC
Where; The Crabshack
Your favourite local contemporary cover band is here to close the weekend right.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro
Old jazz standards plus contemporary R&B with a piano and guest vocalists.
Who: The Dave Crowley Band
Where: Garfinkels
D.C and the boys are back at Garfs. Theyll play harder and faster than ever with the return of guitarist Rico Suave.
Who: Murphys Lagh
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
High energy Celtic, Irish and classic rock.
What: Punk Night
Where: The Boot Pub
Music for the people that dont follow trends, featuring Removal and The Shittys
What: Open Mic night
Where: Crystal Lounge
Humble home music-makers take to the stage and soak up the spotlight for a casual evening of untapped talent at the lounge.
Who: Bob Funk
Where: Second Cup
Grab a cup of java and chill out after a days skiing with funky songs to sing to.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Muchi
What: Soul Kitchen
Where: Tommy Africas
Vancouvers Muchi will drop down some of the best funky breaks that ever hit Whistler. DJ Ghetto Boy opens.
What: Loungin with DJ Glu and friends.
Who: DJ Def Star Dub
Where: Savage Beagle
Hip hop on down to the dance floor.
Who: DJ TBA
Where: Longhorn Saloon
Spinning sweet beats for you to chill to, play some pool or grab a bite and a brew.
What: Reggae Beats and Breaks
Where: Maxx Fish
DJ "C" the Selecta, a.k.a. Craig Ingman of Circa, legalizes every Sunday night.
What: Sugar
Where: Moe Joes
Funky tunes and foxy ladies behind the bar.
Who: DJ Rico Suave
Where: Buffalo Bills
Classic rock and mainstream madness.
What: The Best From The West
Where: The Garibaldi Lift Co.
Drop into the GLCs urban lounge and get cosy and comfy with phat tunes from the biggest names in Whistlers music scene.
Monday, Jan. 13
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Open Mic Night
Where: Dustys
Whether youre a visitor wanting to jam or a local ready to explode on the music scene, this night is for you. Hosted by Phil Richard and backed by a three-piece band, this is one interactive showcase for all.
Who: Rounds Night
Where: Merlins
Join Guitar Doug, for a rockin sing-and-dance-along like no other. Apres songs from 3 p.m.
What: Monday Madness
Where: The Boot Pub
Seattles finest Slammin Jack. Five musicians with one common goal: to create real music. $5 at the door.
Who: WDC
Where: Moe Joes
Whistlers favourite cover band marks the start of the new week with some damn fine rock n roll.
What: Karaoke Night
Where: Crystal Lounge
Expect it all, the good, the bad, and the ugly. Where all the wannabes gettabe.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro
Old jazz standards plus contemporary R&B with a piano and guest vocalists.
Who: Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Celtic, Irish and easy rock
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Fresh Meat Mondays
Where: Maxx Fish
Pick over the new locals while grooving to the awesome hip hop, R&B and Top 40 of DJ R3.
What: Magnum Opus with DJ Ryder
Where: Tommy Africas
80s beats at their best from the Retro Machine DJ Ryder, who pumps out track after memorable track to pump, bump and jump to.
What: Bikini Contest Part 2
Where: Garfinkels
Its a beach party all week with the second instalment of Garfs Bikini Contest tonight, so dress accordingly.
Who: DJ Milton
Where: The Garibaldi Lift Co.
Drop into the GLCs urban lounge and get cosy and comfy with phat tunes from this funky house master.
Who: DJ Rico Suave
Where: Buffalo Bills
Classic tunes for an awesome apre-ski atmosphere for the heli ski crowd.
What: All Over The Map Mondays
Where: Savage Beagle
An eclectic mix of contemporary classics. Nobody knows where this guy will take it.
Tuesday, Jan. 14
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Comedy Night
Where: Buffalo Bills
Three headliner comedians in Colin Campbell, Carey Marx and Kerry Talmage. Show starts at 8:30 p.m.
Who: Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Celtic, Irish and easy rock
What: Creekside Karaoke
Where: Hozs Pub
Want to take centre stage? No need to go all the way to town, just come on down to Hozs for a night in the limelight.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
A flesh fest for the fellas featuring exotic dancing girls.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Jungle n Breaks
Where: Tommy Africas
A solid night from the DJs Soldier, Logic and Plastic Surgeon. The best of breaks, drum & bass and jungle all night long. Two DJs playing together on four turntables.
Who: DJ Yan Solo
Where: Maxx Fish
Whistlers freshest hip hop.
What: Bombay Sapphire Ladies Night
Where: Garfinkels
A gorgeous night filled with sexxy house. Local DJ Shandy Rae and Tristan from Van will celebrate with you. Ladies free before 10:30. Its a beach party all week so dress accordingly.
What: Disco Night
Where: Moe Joes
Put together your best disco duds and come boogie on down until you just cant boogie no more.
Who: DJ Seanski
Where: The Savage Beagle
Wednesday, Jan. 15
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Locals New Years Eve
Where: GLC
DJ Vinyl Ritchie takes care of those who worked while everyone else got to party. Now its their turn. $5 at the door.
Who: Wes
Where: The Crab Shack
Wes is the West Coasts own guitar wonder with an impressive local following.
Who: Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Celtic, Irish and easy rock
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
Its amazing what you can do with wax. Catch the girls in all their glory.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Spare Grooves
Where: Maxx Fish
Mat the Alien and Kilo Cee show off their talents on four turntables, with special guest MCs every week. A huge one for the locals.
What: Retro Strikes Back
Where: Garfinkels
Everything from disco to 90s brought to you by DJ Timeline. Its a beach party all week so wear Speedos.
What: Lifted with DJ Milton
Where: Tommy Africas
Cash Wednesdays with Milton bringing out his best house and breaks for the locals and loads of rewards for working so hard, like $100 cash, VIP cards.
Who: DJ Peacefrog
Where: Buffalo Bills
Mainstream mayhem from 8 p.m.
Who: DJ Def Dubs
Where: Savage Beagle
Deft mix-it-up moves from DJ Dubs.
What: Locals night
Where: Moe Joes
This locals night is the real deal.
Thursday, Jan. 16
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Nearly Neil Diamond
Where: The Crab Shack
Itll be like a hot August night once his sequined shirt hits the stage, and the voice, oh sweet Caroline.
Who: Rae-Leigh Lohse
Where: The Crystal Lounge
A mix of acoustic covers and originals. Enjoy Rays takes on Sheryl Crowe, the Indigo Girls, Nirvana, even the Spice Girls.
What: THENON
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co.
Heavy rock with punk influences from this local band busting out their new CD, Existence . Funky rhythms also from Mat the Alien. Tickets are $5. Doors at 9 p.m.
What: Honey Thursdays
Where: Dustys
Sweet sounds from the best women in the Whistler music scene, Kyla the talented fiddler.
Who: Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Celtic, Irish and easy rock
Who: Cold Snap
Where: The Boot
Live rock n roll, a pool tourney and good cheap chews and brews.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro
Old jazz standards plus contemporary R&B with a piano and guest vocalists.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Thirstdays
Where: Buffalo Bills
DJ Peacefrog plays all the mainstream gems to get you grooving.
What: L80s Night Retrobution
Where: Maxx Fish
Ladies free all night as DJ Mr. Fister plays all the trax you forgot you loved.
What: Eye Candy with DJ R3
Where: Tommy Africas
Tommys promo girls show off sweets to stimulate all your senses. R3 spins hip hop, funky house and loads of sexy trax. Free cover for ladies all night long.
What: Ladies Night
Where: Moe Joes
This night looks good, smells good and for the ladies, its all good with free entry and specials inside.
What: Proud to be Locals Night
Where: Garfinkels
DJ Erin and DJ Trix rev up this legendary locals night of nights with house anthems and contemporary classics. Its a beach party all week and half price for those in beach gear.
Who: DJ Tanner Hall
Where: Savage Beagle
Spinning hip hop all night long.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Absolutely Fabulous FAT , MY Place, Jan. 17-19
Del the Funky Homosapian, Garfinkels, Jan. 20
Inaugural Amateur Boot Ballet, Jan. 25
Robert Walters Congress, The Boot, Feb. 2
Michael Franti and Spearhead, The GLC, Feb. 8 & 9