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Pique to Valley Listings Feb. 21-27

Friday, Feb. 21 LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS What : The bluehouse Where : MY Place The Aussie folk pop trio pack venues around the world with their songs, stories and sweet harmonies. Their wicked, mouthy humour has made them favourites at fringe festivals.

Friday, Feb. 21

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What : The bluehouse Where : MY Place The Aussie folk pop trio pack venues around the world with their songs, stories and sweet harmonies. Their wicked, mouthy humour has made them favourites at fringe festivals.

Who : Glen Mishaw Where : Crystal Lounge Energetic acoustic pop with folk roots, influenced by Neil Young, David Gray, Lyle Lovett and Sheryl Crow.

Who : The Hairfarmers Where : Merlin’sJoin Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg for apres and some evening entertainment.

Who : WDC Where : Moe Joe’s Go hard, go live music. Whistler’s favourite party band playing all your faves and a few originals too.

Who : Murphy’s Lagh Where : Dubh Linn Gate High energy Celtic and Irish rock

Who : Cameron Chu Where : The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar Old school jazz and R&B tributes with Chu and his piano.

What : Das Boot Ballet Where : Boot Pub Exotic dancing girls help the boys relax after a busy week.

Who : Trama Where : Pemberton Hotel Classic Rock.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who : DJ Peace Frog Where : Buffalo Bill’s It’s the right night to get out and shake it at this Friday night frenzy.

Who : DJ R3 Where : Garfinkel’s Dance the night away to a mix of hip hop and R&B classics.

What : Strange Tango Where : The Garibaldi Lift Co. The sophisticated sounds of boudoir music by DJ Keph. Nu jazz, deep funk, Brazilectro and a touch of class.

What : Take The Bend Out Of Fridays Where : Tommy Africa’s DJ Mat the Alien dusts off tracks from the archives, old skool hip hop, funky mixes and drum ’n’ bass. Ty-C takes the mic.

Who : Free Love Fridays Where : Maxx Fish Hip hop, R&B and Top 40 is on the menu, served up by DJ Dizzy.

Who : Works Where : Dusty’s An interplay of turntables and live musicians hosted by DJ Jason Buddha.

Who : DJ Derek Where : Savage Beagle Derek dominates the decks with hip hop, R&B and Top 40.

Saturday, Feb. 22

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What : Cornucopia’s 2010 showcase Where : Village Square From 1 to 5 p.m. taste icewines and check out ice sculptures for just $5.

Who : Creekside Phil Where : Hoz’s Pub Roots and rock acoustic gems from the lanky long-haired legend of the summer campfire parties.

Who : Glenn Mishaw Where : Crystal Lounge Energetic acoustic pop with folk roots, influenced by Neil Young, David Gray, Lyle Lovett and Sheryl Crow.

What : Saturday Night Live Where : Dusty’s Our favourite Vancouver trio, Fargo come complete with the full band and a stack of friends from Kitsilano’s Copper Tank Pub to cheer them on.

Who : Murphy’s Lagh Where : Dubh Linn Gate High energy Celtic and Irish rock

Who : Cameron Chu Where : The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar Old school jazz and R&B tributes with Chu and his piano.

Who : Trama Where : Pemberton Hotel Classic rock.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who : Superfunk fundraiser for Camp Care Where : Maxx Fish Hip hop, R&B and deep fried funk courtesy of DJ Keph, all for a good cause.

What : Off the Hook Where : Tommy Africa’s DJ Milton and the go-go girls bring you the best darn funky house party in town.

What : Revolve Where : Garibaldi Lift Co. Dr. Digglesworth and Pedro D. habituate this exclusive alpine lounge with dope beats, bumpin' house and big breaks.

Who : DJ R3 Where : Garfinkel’s Spinning the best hip hop and dance.

Who : DJ Peacefrog Where : Buffalo Bill’s 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 Joe’s A drinkin’ and dancin’ kind of place for a whole lot of fun.

PUBS AND PATIOS

Where : Havana Lounge Settle in with decadent desserts and liquor coffees while watching movies of a bygone era. Non-smoking sessions at 7 p.m. Cigars welcome at 10 p.m.$15 for the movie.

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 : Black’s Pub Black’s has got one almighty new patio and a menu to match.

Where : Tapley’s Neighbourhood Pub Is exactly that, neighbourly, with some of the best value pub food in Whistler and big screen sports, keno, and darts.

Sunday, Feb. 23

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What : Cornucopia’s 2010 showcase Where : The Westin Resort & Spa From 1 to 3 p.m. it’s Guilty Pleasures, a two hour taste-a-thon exploring samples from Whistler’s hottest restaurants and Canada’s finest wineries and breweries. Tickets are $24.95.

Who : WDC Where : The Crab Shack End the week right with some top notch rock ’n’ roll from the No. 1 party band at this legendary locals’ night.

What : Punk Night Where : Boot Pub Canadian favourites DeVille show off their new album A Step From Forever . Opening act is Sewing With Nancie on their cross-country tour. There’s a snowboard to give away too.

Who : Murphy’s Lagh Where : Dubh Linn Gate High energy Celtic and Irish rock.

What : Open Mic night Where : Crystal Lounge Humble home music-makers take to the stage for a casual evening of untapped talent.

Who : Cameron Chu Where : The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar Old school jazz and R&B tributes with Chu and his piano.

Who : Rob Funk Where : Second Cup Afternoon caffeine-style apres’ with the funky one.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Soul Kitchen 10 th Anniversary Where : Tommy Africa’s DJ Czech hosts this special night featuring two foul-mouthed girls from the gutter, MCs Jenni Craige and Betti Forde, known as the electro-trash duo, StinkMitt. See story.

Who : DJ Richie Rich Where : Buffalo Bill’s A high energy dance floor to welcome the partiers.

Who : DJ Def Star Dub Where : Savage Beagle Hip hop on down to the dance floor.

What : Reggae Beats and Breaks Where : Maxx Fish DJ C the Selecta legalizes all of the best dub reggae and dance.

What : Sugar Where : Moe Joe’s Funky tunes and foxy ladies behind the bar.

What : Subphonic Elements Where : Garibaldi Lift Co. Dr. Digglesworth and guests fill the lab with deep, dropping house and breakbeat.

What : Stella Sunday Where : Merlin’s DJ Chilli plays apres’ from 3 p.m. til late. English football on TV.

Monday, Feb. 24

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who : Dave Crowley Band Where : Garfinkel’s Hard rockers playing a mix of faves and originals from the hellish halls of metal’s finest. See story.

Who : WDC Where : Moe Joe’s Whistler’s favourite cover band marks the start of the new week with some damn fine rock ’n’ roll.

What : Open Mic Night Where : Dusty’s Whether you want to jam or make your big break, this night’s for you. Choose your instrument and join Creekside Phil’s band for some musical magic.

What : Monday Night Madness Where : Boot Pub Ladies and gentleman, it’s time for a tribute to the Doors with the cover band Unknown Soldiers.

What : Guitar Doug Where : Merlin’s From apres’ onwards, he’ll be there.

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 & Champagne Bar Old school jazz and R&B tributes with Chu and his piano.

Who : Bowen Boys Where : Dubh Linn Gate High energy classic Irish and Celtic hits.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who : Wet ’n’ Wild Where : Buffalo Bill’s Grab your bikini, your board shorts and hit the hot tub with DJs Andy Clockwork, Lando and Mike Stevens and the crew from wildinwhistler.com.

What : All Over The Map Mondays Where : Savage Beagle An eclectic mix of contemporary classics.

What : Uncle Milty’s Living Room Where : Garibaldi Lift Co. Come into the house of fun.

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 Where : Tommy Africa’s ’80s beats at their best from the Retro Machine DJ Ryder, who pumps out memorable tracks to pump, bump and jump to.

Tuesday, Feb. 25

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who : Nearly Neil Diamond Where : Crab Shack He’s got the way to move me baby. The consummate showman turns the Shack into Las Vegas with all the hits you know and love.

Who : TheNon Where : Garibaldi Lift Co. Check out a local ritual of hard and fast punk metal mania for the mountain workers.

Who : Bowen Boys Where : Dubh Linn Gate High energy classic Irish and Celtic hits.

What : Open Mic Night Where : Black’s Pub Get cosy and cop some new talent at this impromptu showing, perhaps even play an instrument yourself.

What : Trivia Night Where : Dusty’s Test your knowledge with NTN Satellite Trivia all night long.

What : Das Boot Ballet Where : Boot Pub A flesh fest for the fellas featuring exotic dancing girls.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who : DJ Seanski Where : Savage Beagle New York’s own Seanski breaks out the phattest tunes in Whistler’s longest running hip hop night.

What : Jungle ’n’ Breaks Where : Tommy Africa’s Part 2 of the dual of DJ’s from Sea to Sky. Jungle Souldier and DJ Logic take on PSIDREAM of Vancouver all night long.

What : Ladies Night Where : Garfinkel’s A gorgeous night filled with sexxy house from DJ Shandy Rae. Male go-go dancers, a fashion and fire show and free entry before 10:30.

What : Breakdance Night Where : Maxx Fish Whistler’s freshest hip hop night with DJ Yann Solo.

What : Disco Night Where : Moe Joe’s Put together your best disco duds and boogie with DJ Cassidy.

Who : DJ Peacefrog Where : Buffalo Bill’s Shake your bootie for all the classics.

Wednesday, Feb. 26

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who : Cease and Desist Where : Buffalo Bill’s Wanna be a rock star? Come on in and sing with the band.

Who : Wes Makepeace Where : Crab Shack Wes is the west coast’s own guitar wonder with an impressive collection of covers and originals to get you over the hump.

Who : Bowen Boys Where : Dubh Linn Gate High energy classic Irish and Celtic hits.

What : Das Boot Ballet Where : Boot Pub It’s amazing what you can do with wax. Catch the girls in all their glory.

What : Killer Karaoke Where : Merlin’s Belt out a few tunes with your host, Luscious Lindsay.

What : Trivia Night Where : Dusty’s Test your knowledge with NTN Satellite Trivia all night long. DJ Funky Monkey spins.

CLUBS AND DJS

What : Lifted with Milton Where : Tommy Africa’s Guest DJ Yuggi from Montreal plays a special funky set with resident DJ Milton.

Who : PCDJ Where : Garibaldi Lift Co. Politically Correct? Personal Computer? Pink Chicken? Find out who PCDJ really is.

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.

What : Retro Strikes Back Where : Garfinkel’s Everything from disco to ’90s brought to you by DJ Timeline.

Who : DJ Def Dubs Where : Savage Beagle Deft mix-it-up moves from DJ Dubs.

What : Locals’ night Where : Moe Joe’s This locals’ night is the real deal with Brickhouse playing all the songs you want.

Thursday, Feb. 27

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What : Will Mimnaugh Where : Crab Shack Be blown away by what this guy can do on guitar. He’s so good that the Shack flies him in from Calgary to keep the fans content.

What : Honey Thursdays Where ; Dusty’s The best female acoustic performers in Whistler. This week it’s Tessa Amy, who recently opened for Xavier Rudd. See story.

Who : Bowen Boys Where : Dubh Linn Gate High energy classic Irish and Celtic hits.

Who: Cold Snap Where : The Boot Live rock ’n’ roll.

Who : Cameron Chu Where : The Bearfoot Bistro Old jazz standards, contemporary R&B with a piano and guest vocalists.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who : DJ Tanner Where : Savage Beagle Return of the digital underdogg. Locals night with ladies free before 11 p.m.

What : Ladies Night Where : Moe Joe’s Looks good, smells good and for the ladies it’s all good.

Where : Maxx Fish Ladies free all night as DJ Mr. Fister plays all the trax you forgot you loved.

What : Eye Candy with Foxi Ozzi Where : Tommy Africa’s Tommy’s promo girls join Foxi for the anthems and the hits. Go-go dancers melt down the podiums.

Who : DJ Morgan Where : Garibaldi Lift Co. Playing sexy funk and thought-evoking music.

What : Thirstdays Where : Buffalo Bill’s DJ Peacefrog fills the air with love.

What : Proud to be Locals’ Night Where : Garfinkel’s DJ Erin and DJ Rich Trix rev up this legendary locals’ night with house anthems and contemporary classics.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Vagina Monologues, MY Place, Feb. 28

Ben Taylor band, GLC, March 1

MY Place Youth Centre Fantasy Fundraiser, March 1

Pocket Dwellers, GLC, March 2

Mix Master Mike, Savage Beagle, March 7

Baby Boomer Blues, My Place, March 7 & 8.