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Friday, April 23

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: DKNY//Jeans Outdoor Concert Series

Where: Main Stage — Whistler Village

Megastar hip-hoppers the Black Eyed Peas are in town. Opening set by Sweatshop Union’s MC Kyprios. 2:30 — 5:30 p.m. www.whistler2004.com.

Who: The Hairfarmers

What: Kokanee Freeride Concert Series

Where: Merlin’s

The ultimate après-ski experience with legendary locals Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg. The duo will be back in the evening to finish the night off right. www.whistler2004.com.

Who: DJ Vinyl Ritchie & MC Curtis Santiago

What: Kokanee Freeride Concert Series

Where: Tommy Africa’s

After-dark free show with the Vancouver funk-master and his smooth-rhymin’ sidekick. www.whistler2004.com.

What: Whistler Singers Spring Concert

Where: MY (Millennium) Place

The long-running local adult ensemble is joined by children’s choir the Pembertunes for a night of old and new favourites. Show starts: 8 p.m. Tickets: $9-$13.

Who: The Crowley Band

Where: The Crab Shack

Local metal maniacs cover Priest, Sabbath, Maiden, Danzig and more. Ph: 604-935-4451.

What: Moustache Night

Where: Sushi Village

Celebrate Selleck-style with the staff at the local sushi joint by trimming up your real facial hair or gluing on a fakie. Prizes for super-staches. Ph: 604-932-3330.

Who: Murphy’s Lagh

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

High energy Celtic, Irish and easy rock tunes from the guitar and fiddle duo.

Who: Michael Sicoly

Where: Mallard Lounge

Singer/guitarist/piano man plays all the crowd pleasers. In the lounge for après and back again at 10 p.m.

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Piano-man sets the mood with lots of soul and R&B and jazzy lounge favourites.

Who: Bruce Coughlan

Where: Crystal Lounge

Seasoned singer/guitar player has the skills to cover whatever the crowd wants to hear.

Who: Rob Funk

Where: Second Cup

Afternoon guitar tunes for the coffee crowd.

What: Völkl Industry Party

Where: Moe Joe’s

Ski company hosts another wild night at the festival with tunes by Friday night cover band WDC.

What: Das Boot Ballet

Where: Boot Pub

This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Naked babes on stage shake their booty for the boys (and girls) that like to watch.

Who: Zipper

Where: Pemberton Hotel

Classic rock.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJ Rob Banks

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

R&B, soul, hip-hop and reggae at après (3-7 p.m.)

Who: DJ Peace Frog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Mainstream dance floor faves. Doors at 8 p.m.

Who: DJ Derek

Where: Savage Beagle

Dropping the best Top 40 hip-hop and R&B in the red lounge and down below. Doors at 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 24

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: DKNY//Jeans Outdoor Concert Series

Where: Main Stage — Whistler Village

The skiers bust big air to beats by DJ Vinyl Ritchie with rhymes by Curtis Santiago, Lady Precise and MC Rumble. Electro-pop-rocker Natasha Thirsk, Worldbeat youth ensemble Marimba Nyenyedzi (Jabulani junior group) and 10-year-old rock prodigy Danny Sveinson complete the eclectic lineup. 7-10 p.m. www.whistler2004.com.

Who: The Hairfarmers

What: Kokanee Freeride Concert Series

Where: Citta’s

The ultimate après-ski experience with legendary locals Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg. www.whistler2004.com.

Who: She Stole My Beer

What: Kokanee Freeride Concert Series

Where: Boot Pub

After-dark free show with the local groove rockers — Whistler favourites from way, way back. www.whistler2004.com.

Who: Downtown Jay Brown & The White Guy

Where: Merlin’s

Local boys lay down psychedelic jam grooves all night long.

What: Kitty Kat Revue

Where: Moe Joe’s

Racy, local Cabaret burlesque troupe debuts new singer/host Franz Smackum.

Who: Matt Joe Gow

Where: Crab Shack

’Shack Unplugged — acoustic tunes.

Who: Michael Sicoly

Where: Mallard Lounge

Singer/guitarist/piano man plays all the crowd pleasers. In the lounge for après and back again at 10 p.m.

Who: Murphy’s Lagh

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

High energy Celtic, Irish and easy rock tunes from the guitar and fiddle duo at après and back again in the evening.

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Piano-man sets the mood with lots of soul and R&B and jazzy lounge favourites.

Who: Rob Funk

Where: Second Cup

Afternoon guitar tunes for the coffee crowd.

Who: Zipper

Where: Pemberton Hotel

Classic rock.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJ Dakota

Where: Crystal Lounge

Chill hip-hop tracks in the laid back lounge.

Who: DJ Rob Banks

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

R&B, soul, hip-hop and reggae at après (3-7 p.m.)

What: Goodtimes with DJ Trix

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Trix is for the kids who wanna shake it on the dance floor. Top 40, hip-hop and house tunes. Doors at 9:30 p.m.

Who: DJ Derek

Where: Savage Beagle

A mix of hip-hop, R&B & Top 40 dance tunes for chilling in the upstairs lounge or getting down in the bass-ment. Doors at 8:30 p.m.

What: Nordica Industry Party

Where: Garfinkel’s

The Nordica Beast gets a sexy launch party tonight. Expect the unexpected. Doors at 8:30 p.m.

Who: DJ Peace Frog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

The mainstream mix-master keeps the dance floor rockin’.

Sunday, April 25

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: DKNY//Jeans Outdoor Concert Series

Where: Main Stage — Whistler Village

Comin’ down has never sounded so good. An all-Aussie lineup with organic digeridoo and guitar by Xavier Rudd, hip-hop/reggae trio The Beautiful Girls and pop-rockers Sekiden. 2:30-5:30 p.m. www.whistler2004.com.

Who: The Hairfarmers

What: Kokanee Freeride Concert Series

Where: Merlin’s

The ultimate après-ski experience with legendary locals Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg. www.whistler2004.com.

What: Kokanee Freeride Concert Series Wrap Party

Where: Longhorn

A rockin’ festival send off at the popular bar at the base of the mountain. www.whistler2004.com.

What: That ’70s Bush Party

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

Get decked out in Dazed & Confused-era duds, feather your hair, and send off the 2004 Fest retro-style. Moustaches required. Tunes by Vinyl Ritchie & Fort Knox. Party starts at 3 p.m. in the afternoon if sunny, otherwise 9 p.m.-3 a.m. Tickets at the door. Ph: 604-905-2220.

Who: Xavier Rudd

Where: Boot Pub

An intimate evening gig with the hot, young didgeridoo and guitar player from the land down unda’. Tickets $17 available through TicketMaster and at the venue. Doors: 9 p.m., show starts: 10 p.m. Ph: 604-932-3338. www.upstreamentertainment.com.

Who: BC/DC

Where: Moe Joe’s

Join the Aussies & Kiwis among us in celebrating Anzac Day with tunes from the B.C. Interior-based AC/DC tribute band.

Who: Murphy’s Lagh

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

High energy Celtic, Irish and easy rock tunes from the guitar and fiddle duo.

Who: Whole Lotta Led

Where: Merlin’s

Season ending rock rager with the local Zeppelin tribute band.

What: Hot Chocolate Dance Showdown

Where: Garfinkel’s

Willing gals get covered in sauces, syrups and whipped cream and show off their most delicious dance moves for prizes. Extra shirts and towels provided. Tunes by DJ Trix. Doors at 9 p.m. Ph: 604-938-4696.

Who: Sidesixtyseven with Spreadeagle & Truth Be Told

What: The Punk Night

Where: Maxx Fish

Whistler’s ultimate anti-club night moves to the Fish this week with three bands that will kick your ass to the curb. Ph: 604-932-1904.

Who: WDC

Where: Crab Shack

High-energy classic rock, metal and pop-punk covers.

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Piano-man sets the mood with lots of soul and R&B and jazzy lounge favourites.

Who: Rob Funk

Where: Second Cup

Afternoon guitar tunes for the coffee crowd.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Soul Kitchen

Where: Tommy Africa’s

All the way from London, U.K., DJ Jay Cunning is at the Kitchen tables this week, cooking up new-school breaks. The granddaddy of Whistler club nights at 11 years and counting. Doors at 9:30 p.m.

Who: DJ NT

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Mainstream dance tunes keep the weekend vibe alive.

Who: DJ Rosco

Where: Savage Beagle

Hip-hop and R&B from Montreal’s finest. Doors at 8:30 p.m.

Monday, April 26

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Honeyboy Edwards

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

Legendary 89-year-old Delta blues guitarist makes it hurt so good tonight. Tickets $15 at the door. Ph: 604-905-2220.

Who: BC/DC

Where: Boot Pub

Rockers from the B.C. Interior claim the Aussie blokes are actually a tribute to them. Ph: 604-932-3338.

Who: Leth Dodis

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Rock covers by local boys.

What: Karaoke Night

Where: Crystal Lounge

Come by in the evening and belt out a rocker to celebrate making it through the World Ski & Snowboard Festival alive.

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Piano-man sets the mood with lots of soul and R&B and jazzy lounge favourites.

What: All Ages Open Mic

Where: Second Cup

Bring an instrument and join the coffee shop jam session starting at 7 p.m.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJ Tanner

Where: Savage Beagle

Hip-hop tunes for a full house.

What: ’80s Night

Where: Tommy Africa’s

DJ Ryder rocks out retro tunes for the packed dance floor. Doors at 9 p.m. Free cover for the first 50 people and anyone with a season’s pass.

Tuesday, April 27

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Comedy Night

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Vancouver comic Mark Dennison hosts laugh masters John Beuhler and Jy Harris to kick off Bill’s new weekly comedy night. Show starts 9 p.m. (start time delayed in the event of NHL playoff action, naturally.) Tickets: $6 available at the door. Ph: 604-932-6613.

What: Open Mic Night

Where: Black’s Pub

Check out some new talent in a friendly pub atmosphere. Might even be time to dust off that old guitar.

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Piano-man sets the mood with lots of soul and R&B and jazzy lounge favourites.

What: Das Boot Ballet

Where: Boot Pub

This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Naked babes on stage shake their booty for the boys (and girls) that like to watch.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Jungle ’n’ Breaks Night

Where: Garfinkel’s

Locals appreciation night features a showcase of JnB residents including Jungle Souldier, Plastic Surgeon, Phroh, Toddski & Ricochet. Last regular weekly night until next season. Ph: 604 906 0282.

Who: DJ Seanski

Where: Savage Beagle

If it’s old and new skool hip-hop you’re lookin’ for, Seanski’s the man to see.

Wednesday, April 28

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-In-The-Moon Marigolds

Where: MY (Millennium) Place

Between Shifts Theatre Company’s annual spring production tackles Paul Zindel’s Pulitzer Prize-winning drama about mother-daughter relationships. Show starts: 8 p.m. Tickets: $15-$18. Ph: 604-935-8410. www.whistlermillenniumpl.com.

Who: Guitar Doug

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

An evening of Irish whiskey-flavoured acoustic tunes with the local legend.

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Piano-man sets the mood with lots of soul and R&B and jazzy lounge favourites.

What: Das Boot Ballet

Where: Boot Pub

This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Naked babes on stage shake their booty for the boys (and girls) that like to watch.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJ Phroh

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

Dancehall reggae and deep bass grooves.

Who: DJ Rosco

Where: Savage Beagle

Hip-hop and R&B. Doors at 8:30 p.m.

What: The Chai Sessions

Where: Second Cup

DJs buddha and A2K spin mellow beats in the coffee shop.

Thursday, April 29

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-In-The-Moon Marigolds

Where: MY (Millennium) Place

Between Shifts Theatre Company’s annual spring production tackles Paul Zindel’s Pulitzer Prize-winning drama about mother-daughter relationships. Show starts: 8 p.m. Tickets: $15-$18. Ph: 604-935-8410. www.whistlermillenniumpl.com.

What: Second Cut People’s Choice Awards

Where: Longhorn Saloon

A collection of films that didn’t make the final eight at the Telus World Ski & Snowboard Festival Filmmaker Showdown. Winner determined by audience vote. Tunes by DJ Milton. Screenings start at 8 p.m. sharp. Tickets: $10, includes two beers and a burger, with proceeds donated to Zero Ceiling Society. (Ticket not necessary for film viewing). Ph: 604-938-3138.

What: LUNA — Triple Threat

Where: Spruce Grove Fieldhouse

Martial arts/yoga/breakdance combo class taught by a professional martial arts instructor to DJ beats. Part of Whistler Community Services LUNA series of weekly alcohol-free night time events. 8-11 p.m. Tickets $2 available at the door. Ph: 604-902-0769.

What: Double Daze Thursdays

Where: Boot Pub

$100 pool tourney, darts and no techno or R&B – guaranteed.

Who: The Crowley Band

Where: The Crab Shack

Local metal maniacs cover Priest, Sabbath, Maiden, Danzig and more. Ph: 604-935-4451.

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Piano-man sets the mood with lots of soul and R&B and jazzy lounge favourites.

Who: Bowen Boys

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Fiddle-driven Celtic, Irish and easy-rock tunes by locals Rob Thompson and Cam Salay.

Who: WDC

Where: Moe Joe’s

Classic rock and pop-punk covers by Moe Joe’s regulars.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJ Rob Banks

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

Old school soul, hip-hop and reggae.

What: Locals Night

Where: Garfinkel’s

The biggest locals’ party night in town.

UPCOMING EVENTS.

Brackendale Bluegrass Festival, April 30-May 1.

Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds, April 30.

Rick Scott, May 1.

Absolutely Fabulous — Poor, May 7-8.

Montreal Guitar Trio, May 11.