Friday, April 30
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-In-The-Moon Marigolds
Where: MY (Millennium) Place
Between Shifts Theatre’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: Brackendale Bluegrass Festival
Where: Brackendale Art Gallery
The two-day fest in the heart of Brackendale kicks off tonight with performances by Cam Salay & Guests and the Mountain Bluebirds. Tickets $15. Ph: 604-935-9434. www.brackendaleartgallery.com.
Who: Mike Weterings
Where: Crystal Lounge
African Worldbeat-inspired acoustic rock.
What: Rob Funk Fridays
Where: Black’s Pub
Easy-going rock tunes with the local singer/guitar player and guests.
Who: Rob Thompson & Guests
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Celtic, Irish and easy-rock tunes.
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: WDC
Where: Moe Joe’s
Classic rock and pop-punk covers by the Friday night regulars.
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: Monkey Business
Where: Pemberton Hotel
Classic rock.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Flavour Fridays
Where: Tommy Africa’s
Hip-hop and R&B hits from DJ Rob Banks. Doors at 10 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 9 p.m.
Saturday, May 1
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Rick Scott
Where: MY (Millennium) Place
The popular dulcimer-playing children’s entertainer is back in town, accompanied by the Whistler Children’s Chorus. Part of MY Place/Whistler Arts Council’s 2003/04 Performance Series. Tickets: $18/adults, $13 kids. Autograph reception to follow with juice and treats. Ph: 604-935-8410. www.whistlermillenniumpl.com.
What: Brackendale Bluegrass Festival
Where: Brackendale Art Gallery
Day two of two. Afternoon workshops in vocal harmony, banjo & guitar flat-picking – $20 each (pay instructor). Evening performances by Five On A String, and Don & Theresa Dirksen with Gary Stevenson. Tickets$15. Ph: 604-935-9434. www.brackendaleartgallery.com.
Who: Mike Weterings
Where: Crystal Lounge
African Worldbeat-inspired acoustic rock.
Who: Matt Joe Gow
Where: Crab Shack
’Shack Unplugged — acoustic tunes.
Who: Rob Thompson & Guests
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Celtic, Irish and easy-rock tunes.
What: Earthed
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Screening of Dirt Magazine-produced downhill mountain bike race video. Proceeds from admission to support local racers. Film starts: 10:30 p.m. Ph: 604-932-7257.
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: Monkey Business
Where: Pemberton Hotel
Classic rock.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Milton
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
House, breaks and tribal beats in the hillside lounge.
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 10 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 9 p.m.
Who: DJ Peace Frog
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
The mainstream mix-master keeps the dance floor rockin’.
Sunday, May 2
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: The Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Fiddle-driven Celtic, Irish and easy rock tunes with locals Rob Thompson and Cam Salay.
What: The Punk Night
Where: Boot Pub
Whistler’s ultimate anti-club night has Sacramento’s Another Damn Disappointment with Alberta bands Sons of Daughters and Champion Alberta. Ph: 604-932-3338.
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
Local DJ Kori K is at the Kitchen tables this week, spinning sexy house tracks for his own farewell party. The granddaddy of Whistler club nights at 11 years and counting. Doors at 10 p.m.
Who: DJ NT
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
Mainstream dance tunes keep the weekend vibe alive.
Monday, May 3
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Beluga
Where: Boot Pub
Wacky Vancouver funk-rockers bring their tripped-out space groove to the Boot’s Monday Madness live music night. Ph: 604-932-3338.
Who: Sack Blabbath
Where: Garfinkel’s
Black Sabbath tribute band recreates all the epic head-banging classics from Ozzy and Co. $5 cover.
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 get rid of the Monday blues.
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 style. Doors at 10 p.m. Free cover all night long.
Tuesday, May 4
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Comedy Night
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
Weekly comedy event features laugh masters Dan Quinn and Graham Clark. 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
Who: DJ Seanski
Where: Savage Beagle
If it’s old and new skool hip-hop you’re lookin’ for, Seanski’s the man.
Wednesday, May 5
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
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.
What: Amateur Strip Night
Where: Pemberton Hotel
Bold local babes can take it all off if they dare. Tickets: $7. Ph: 604-894-6313.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Phroh
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Dancehall reggae and deep bass grooves.
What: Locals’ Night
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
Mainstream tunes for the crowd that includes everyone from young hipsters to old rockers.
Who: DJ Rosco
Where: Savage Beagle
Hip-hop and R&B. Doors at 9 p.m.
Thursday, May 6
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Guitar Doug
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
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.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Double Daze Thursdays
Where: Boot Pub
$100 pool tourney, darts and no techno or R&B – guaranteed.
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.
Whistler Children’s Chorus Year End Concert, May 7.
Absolutely Fabulous — Poor, May 7-8.
Alexisonfire, May 8.
Montreal Guitar Trio, May 11.
Ian Parker, May 16.
The Clumsy Lovers, May 21-22.