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Pique to Valley Listings May 28-June 3

Friday, May 28

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Bedouin Soundclash

Where: Garfinkel’s

Ontario-based band plays a fusion of classic reggae and rock. Early show — 10 p.m. sharp. www.mountainpromotions.net. Stick around afterwards for hip-hop tracks with Garf’s Friday night DJ R3.

Who: Bowen Boys

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

High-energy Celtic tunes with locals Rob Thompson and Cam Salay.

Who: Josh Gontier

Where: Crystal Lounge

Acoustic covers and originals by a member of local band Slow Nerve Action. Gontier’s eclectic influences run from Hendrix to Beck to Jeff Buckley to Ween.

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: Rob Funk Fridays

Where: Black’s Pub

Easy-going rock tunes with the local singer/guitar player and guests.

Who: Leth Dodis

Where: Moe Joe’s

Rock covers by the Friday night regulars. (WDC minus Chad). Doors at 9 p.m. Band starts at 10:30 p.m.

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: Bobby Scores

Where: Pemberton Hotel

Classic rock.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJ Peace Frog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

The mainstream mix-master plays the tunes that get the dance floor rockin’. 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.

Who: DJ Garth — Funk Fusion

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

Only the funkiest tracks all night long in the hillside lounge.

What: Bikini Fridays

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Hip-hop and R&B tracks with DJ Rob Banks and prizes for best bikini tops. Doors at 10 p.m.

Saturday, May 29

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: 22 nd Annual Children’s Art Festival

Where: Myrtle Philip Community School

Whistler’s longest running festival features local professionals teaching a wide variety of fine arts, crafts and performance workshops for kids aged kindergarten to Grade 8 and their families. Pre-school activities for kids 3-5. Festival continues Sunday, May 30. Complete schedule online at www.whistlerartscouncil.com. Ph: 604-935-8419.

What: Peacemaker

Where: MY (Millennium) Place

Vancouver-based Green Thumb children’s theatre company’s renowned production tackles tough social issues in a whimsical way. Presented by the Whistler Arts Council in conjunction with the 22 nd Annual Children’s Art Festival. Tickets: $6 /kids, $10 /adults, $30 /family of four. Ph: 604-935-8410. www.whistlermillenniumpl.com.

Who: Josh Gontier

Where: Crystal Lounge

Acoustic covers and originals by a member of local band Slow Nerve Action. Gontier’s eclectic influences run from Hendrix to Beck to Jeff Buckley to Ween.

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

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

Who: Matt Joe Gow

Where: Crab Shack

’Shack Unplugged — good time acoustic tunes.

Who: Bowen Boys

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

High-energy Celtic tunes with locals Rob Thompson and Cam Salay.

Who: Rob Funk

Where: Second Cup

Afternoon guitar tunes for the coffee crowd.

Who: Bobby Scores

Where: Pemberton Hotel

Classic rock.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Goodtimes

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Hip-hop, Top 40 and house music with DJ Trix. Doors at 10 p.m. Free cover before 11 p.m.

Who: DJ Milton - Renaissance

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

Popular local DJ throws down house, breaks and tribal beats in the hillside lounge.

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.

What: Garf’s Gone Wild

Where: Garfinkel’s

DJ Rob Banks throws down top-40 hip-hop & dance tracks.

Who: DJ Peace Frog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Summer means it’s stagette season at Bill’s. The mainstream mix-master gets the dance floor rockin’ for the gals. Doors at 8 p.m.

Who: DJ Easyleigh

Where: Moe Joe’s

Old and new school tunes that get the gals dancin’ on the pool tables. Doors at 9 p.m.

Sunday, May 30

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: 22 nd Annual Children’s Art Festival

Where: Myrtle Philip Community School

Day two of Whistler’s longest running festival. Local professionals teach a wide variety of fine arts, crafts and performance workshops for kids aged kindergarten to Grade 8 and their families. Pre-school activities for kids 3-5. Complete schedule online at www.whistlerartscouncil.com. Ph: 604-935-8419.

What: The Punk Night

Where: Boot Pub

Whistler’s ultimate anti-club night has Vancouver’s Honeysuckle Serontina and prairie rockers Despistado. Ph: 604-932-3338.

What: Sunday Night Sound Lounge

Where: Wild Seed Enoteca (Mount Currie)

Eclectic weekly live music night features everything from acoustic guitar to drum ’n’ bass electronica. Ph: 604-894-5567.

Who: Leth Dodis with Mat Joe Gow

Where: Crab Shack

Whistler party band plays all your favourite rock covers. The Shack’s Saturday night music man warms up the room with acoustic tunes starting at 8 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: Rob Funk

Where: Second Cup

Afternoon guitar tunes for the coffee crowd.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Soul Kitchen

Where: Tommy Africa’s

The man that started it all, Vancouver’s DJ Czech is back at the Kitchen tables this week with a new bag of electro and breaks tracks and a little drum ’n’ bass thrown in for spice. 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. Doors at 8 p.m.

Where: Moe Joe’s

Mainstream dance tunes. Doors at 10 p.m.

Monday, May 31

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Slow Nerve Action

Where: Boot Pub

Revved-up funk grooves by the notorious locals. The question is not if there will be nudity, but when... Ph: 604-932-3338.

Who: Leth Dodis

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Rock covers by local boys.

What: Karaoke Night

Where: Crystal Lounge

Come by 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.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJ Tanner

Where: Savage Beagle

Hip-hop & dancehall tunes for a full house.

What: ’80s Night

Where: Tommy Africa’s

DJ Ryder throws down the best of the ’80s all night long. Doors at 10 p.m.

Tuesday, June 1

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Comedy Night

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Weekly stand-up comedy night features Vancouver’s Carter Hortie and Sean Proudlove. Show starts 9 p.m. Ph: 604-932-6613.

What: Open Mic Night

Where: Black’s Pub

Dust off that old guitar and take the mic or settle in with a pint and let other locals surprise you.

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 school hip-hop you’re lookin’ for, Seanski’s the man.

What: Cowgirls Inc.

Where: Moe Joe’s

Whistler country music fans get a night all their own. Saddle up and get ready to party! Doors at 9 p.m.

Wednesday, June 2

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Wes Makepeace

Where: Crab Shack

Local boy plays raw acoustic rock covers and originals.

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 sexy grooves.

What: Locals’ Freak Show

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Local’s night with a crowd that includes everyone from young hipsters to old rockers. Doors at 8 p.m.

Who: DJ Rosco

Where: Savage Beagle

Hip-hop and R&B. Doors at 9 p.m.

What: Classic Rock Night

Where: Moe Joe’s

Head honcho Andy takes over the DJ booth and plays the stuff he wants to hear for a change. They call it rap music, he calls it crap music. No R&B guaranteed. Doors at 10 p.m.

Thursday, June 3

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Guitar Doug

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Legendary local singer/guitar player lays down a set of Irish whiskey-flavoured cover tunes.

Who: Burnthe8track with Field Day

Where: Boot Pub

Ever wonder what happened to Calgary punk band Field Day? Find out tonight when they come through with their Winnipeg-based emo rock tour mates. Ph: 604-932-3338.

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

Who: DJ Rob Banks

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

Funky hip-hop, soul and R&B.

What: Locals Night

Where: Garfinkel’s

The biggest locals’ party in town.

What: House Music night

Where: Savage Beagle

House tracks in the Beagle basement by a revolving DJ crew.

Who: Kenny & Andy

Where: Moe Joe’s

Mainstream dance floor rockers. Doors at 10 p.m.

UPCOMING EVENTS.

DJ Swamp, June 9.

Vanilla Ice, June 11.

Pemberton Folk Festival, June 12-13.

The Red Elvises, June 24.

D’Talle, June 30.