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LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS What: Man of The Hour George Stroumboulopoulos broadcasts live with CBC Newsworld's The Hour Thursday, Dec. 1 at 5 p.m. at the GLC as part of the Whistler Film Festival. Only 50 tickets are made available to the public.

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Man of The Hour George Stroumboulopoulos broadcasts live with CBC Newsworld's The Hour Thursday, Dec. 1 at 5 p.m. at the GLC as part of the Whistler Film Festival. Only 50 tickets are made available to the public. E-mail seegeorge@whistlerfilmfestival.com for tickets.

Where: GLC

Who: Gordo Plus One Veteran musician covers decades of great roots, blues and rock n' roll with lead guitar from Pierre Eady.

where: Pemberton Hotel

What: Reggae Night Live reggae grooves with locals Kostaman & DJ Phroh. Doors 9:30 p.m.

Where: Moe Joe’s

Who: Cameron Chu Live jazz, soul and R&B with the house piano man and guests.

Where: Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Who: The Struggle Brothers Live acoustic tunes.

Where: Tapley’s Sports Bar

Who: The Hairfarmers The legendary duo of Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg rock out a wedding after party for Creekside Phil and Cara Davison. Phil welcomes the public to join in celebrations at 7 p.m.

Where: Dusty’s

Who: Rob Thompson Toe tapping Celtic and rock tunes with the boy from Bowen Island. Show 7-11 p.m.

Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub

Who: Dub Empire The Mount Currie-based band plays a laid back acoustic roots reggae groove for Club Shred. Show at 7 p.m.

Where: Merlin’s

CLUBS AND DJs

What: Orientation Night Orientation Day kicks off the new monthly Platinum series with newbies and veterans alike invited to don school uniforms. DJ Hart spins Top 40 music.

Where: Savage Beagle

What: Locals Night Popular party night around these parts with local DJs on the decks.

Where: Garfinkel’s

What: Party Beats Fresh funky house and party tracks pack the dance floor with guest DJs. Doors 9:30 p.m.

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Friday, December 2

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Funk and Friends Guitarist and piano man, Rob Funk joins friends to play crowd favourites and spontaneous original jams. Show 9 p.m.

Where: Black’s Pub

Who: Dr. Dave Acoustic guitar tunes in a cozy local hangout. Show 9 p.m.

Where: BBK’s (Upper Village)

Who: Doc Fingers An Olympic favourite, performing at Lillehammer, Atlanta and Nagano Olympic Games’ VIP lounges, the global piano man blends elements of jazz, rock, cajun, blues and R&B tunes with drummer Chris Nordquist and sax player Kim Nishikawara. Shows 6-8 p.m. and 10 p.m. to midnight.

Where: Four Seasons Fifty Two 80 Bistro & Bar

Who: Gordo Plus One Veteran musician covers decades of great roots, blues and rock n' roll with lead guitar from Pierre Eady.

Where: Crystal Lounge

Who: The Hairfarmers Double header with legendary local duo Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg for apres-ski 3 to 6 p.m. and evening show at 8:30 p.m.

Where: Merlin’s

Who: The Bowen Boys Toe tapping favorites and Celtic traditional tunes with Bowen Island's Rob Thompson and guests. Apres 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Evening 8 p.m. to midnight.

Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub

Wh0: Mr. Monster Classic Rock.

Where: Pemberton Hotel

Who: Cameron Chu Live jazz, soul and R&B with the house piano man and guests.

Where: Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

CLUBS AND DJs

Who: DJ Lon Retro-Funk DJ Lon mixes retro funk at the Creekside Chinese eatery. Music starts 8 p.m.

Where: Joey Chan’s

What: DJ Ace Warm up with DJ Ace for apres at 3 p.m.

Where: GLC

What: 90’s Night One hit wonders and old school dance tracks supplied by DJ Trix. Doors at 9:30p.m.

Where: Tommy Africa’s

What: Jump Off Fridays Hip-hop, funk, and dancehall with resident TMS DJ crew.

where:Savage Beagle

What: VIP Fridays Hip-hop club bangers and dancehall grinders with DJ Rosco.

Where: Garfinkel’s

Who: DJ Peacefrog A mainstream mix of tunes that gets the dance floor going.

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Who: DJ Easyleigh Local DJ mixes hip hop, top 40, dancehall and crowd pleasers. Doors 8 p.m.

Where: Moe Joe’s

Who: DJ Push ‘N Play Local DJ spins the latest beats.

Where: Longhorn Saloon

Saturday, December 3

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: The Bowen Boys Toe tapping favorites and Celtic traditional tunes with Bowen Island's Rob Thompson and guests. Apres 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Evening 8 p.m. to midnight.

Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub

What: Film Fest anniversary Celebrate the 5th Anniversary of the Whistler Film Festival with live music. Show starts 9 p.m. Tickets are $25. Visit www.whistlerfilmfestival.com.

Where: GLC

What: Bad Santa The 9th annual Extremely Canadian season kick-off party is back with partiers invited to be naughty or nice in Christmas costumes. Dirty Ms. Clauses and beer-belly Santas are expected. $7,000 heli-skiing adventure to be won. Tickets $15 at Extremely Canadian office above Buffalo Bill’s. Doors 8:30 p.m.

Where: Merlin’s

Who: Doc Fingers An Olympic favourite, performing at Lillehammer, Atlanta and Nagano Olympic Games’ VIP lounges, the global piano man blends elements of jazz, rock, cajun, blues and R&B tunes with drummer Chris Nordquist and sax player Kim Nishikawara. Shows 6-8 p.m. and 10 p.m. to midnight.

Where: Four Seasons Fifty Two 80 Bistro & Bar

Who: Mr. Monster Classic Rock.

Where: Pemberton Hotel

Who: Kostaman & DJ Phroh Live acoustic reggae and dancehall DJ mixes at the Creekside Chinese eatery.

Where:Joey Chan’s

Who: Gordo Plus One Veteran musician covers decades of great roots, blues and rock n' roll with lead guitar from Pierre Eady.

Where: Crystal Lounge

Who: Cameron Chu Live jazz, soul and R&B with the house piano man and guests.

Where: Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

CLUBS AND DJs

Who: DJ Easyleigh Local DJ mixes hip hop, top 40, dancehall and crowd pleasers. Doors 8 p.m.

Where: Moe Joe’s

Who: DJ Derek Veteran DJ brings 10 years of spinning in Whistler to the decks with hip-hop, funk and R&B. Doors 9:30 p.m.

Where: Savage Beagle

What: Goodtimes The hottest Top 40, R&B and club tracks on the charts shake up a packed dance floor. Doors 9:30 p.m.

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Who: DJ Easyleigh Local DJ mixes hip hop, top 40, dancehall and crowd pleasers. Doors 8 p.m.

Where: Moe Joe’s

What: The Big Party Saturday night goes big with hip-hop hits from DJ Rob Banks.

Where: Garfinkel’s

Who: DJ Peacefrog A mainstream mix of tunes that gets the dance floor going.

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Sunday, December 4

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: The Punk Night Whistler’s ultimate anti-club night. This week special show with Trailer Park Boys Randy and Mr Layhee. Joined by Vancouver-based SideSixtySeven’s fast punk rock. Tickets $20.

Where: Boot Pub

What: The Crystal Collective Jam Session Weekly open stage.

Where: Crystal Lounge

Who: Rob Thompson Toe tapping Celtic and rock tunes with the boy from Bowen Island. Show 7-11 p.m.

Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub

CLUBS AND DJs

What: Locals Night End the weekend of madness with local DJs and giveaways. Madness starts early this week with Premier of Whiteshine at 8 p.m.

Where: Longhorn Saloon

What: Soul Kitchen At the Kitchen tables this week is DJ Chili for Whistler’s longest running club night of 14 years. Free cover. Doors 9:30 p.m.

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Monday, December5

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: The Drew Emmitt Band The bluegrass, newgrass band armed with acoustic tunes joins special guest Billy Nershi of the String Cheese Incident for the last show of their North American tour. Tickets $20.

Where: Boot Pub

WHO: Bruce Coghlan High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites. Show 7-11 p.m.

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Who: Guitar Doug The man, the hair, the legend. Doug strums your favourites. Show 8 p.m.

Where: Merlin’s

What: Karaoke Night Take the mic and let yourself go-‘I Will Survive’ won’t sing itself.

Where: Crystal Lounge

CLUBS AND DJs

What: ‘80s Night Retro tracks with DJ Ryder. Free cover for ‘80s outfits! Doors 9:30 p.m.

Where: Tommy Africa’s

What: Mash Up World-class DJs spin along side long-time local turntablists. This week United Kingdom’s Digital rinses out old-school beats and dubby baselines. The drum n’ bass artist is responsible for labels Timeless, Function, L-Plates and Metalheadz. Joined by resident DJ Plastic Surgeon.

Where: Savage Beagle

What: Underground Sessions DJs Guggi and Figo spin funky and electrohouse. Doors 9:30 p.m.

Where: Moe Joe’s

Tuesday, December 6

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

WHO: Bruce Coghlan High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites. Show 7-11 p.m.

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

What: Das Boot Ballet This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Naked babes shakin’ it three nights a week.

Where: Boot Pub

CLUBS AND DJs

What: Showdown at C-Side DJ finalists duke it out on the turntables for the final round of the three-week DJ competition at Creekside’s Chinese eatery.

Where: Joey Chan’s

What: Ill-Out DJs Degree One and Evo play hip hop classics, breaks, dancehall, funk, disco, R&B and everything in between.

Where: Garfinkel’s

What: White Out Snow is the theme with ice lounges, ice bars, painted ice girls and DJ Jesse James on deck. Dress in white.

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

What: Back in Black Who says brown is this season’s black? Club goers dressed in black are entered in Sapient snowboard giveaway for Brand New Styles. DJ Rob Banks spins a hard mix of rock and rap favourites. Free cover and Whistler Bungee 2-for-1 voucher for first 50 entries. Doors 9:30 p.m.

Where: Tommy Africa’s

What: Celebration The Faction Sound Crew dial up hip hop for Whistler’s smallest nightclub and biggest party. Locals free cover before 10 p.m. Ladies never wait in line.

Where:Savage Beagle

Who: DJ Seanski VanCity’s DJ spins hip hop for the dance crowd. Doors 8 p.m.

Where:Moe Joe’s

Wednesday, December7

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

WHO: Bruce Coghlan High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites. Show 7-11 p.m.

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

what: The Legend of Rabbit Come celebrate the life of local legend John "Rabbit" Hare with music from the Hairfarmers. Acoustic duo Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg will get the crowd dancing -- a pastime Rabbit was famous for. Daughter Jessica Hare invites to celebrate in Rabbit’s spirit by hitting the slopes and then partying into the late-night hours. Show at 4 p.m.

Where: Merlin’s

Who: Arthur Funkarelli The five-piece rock outfit with saxophone pump out punk rock ethos.

Where: Garfinkel’s

What: Das Boot Ballet This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Naked babes shakin’ it three nights a week.

Where: Boot Pub

CLUBS AND DJs

What: Industry Night Rockin’ locales scene and giveaways galore.

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

What: Shake ‘N Break Expect chunky, funky break beats spun by DJs Lennie and Ricochet. Prize giveaways. No cover. Doors 9:30 p.m.`

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Who: Mat The Alien Hip-hop, funk, dancehall and breaks with the internationally

renowned local scratch wizard. Doors 8 p.m.

Where: Moe Joe’s

Thursday, December 8

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Reggae Night Live reggae grooves with locals Kostaman & DJ Phroh. Doors 9:30 p.m.

Where: Moe Joe’s

Who: Cameron Chu Live jazz, soul and R&B with the house piano man and guests.

Where: Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Who: The Struggle Brothers Live acoustic tunes.

Where: Tapley’s Sports Bar

WHO: Bruce Coghlan High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites. Show 7-11 p.m.

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Who: Gordo Plus One Veteran musician covers decades of great roots, blues and rock n' roll with lead guitar from Pierre Eady.

where: Pemberton Hotel

CLUBS AND DJs

What: Locals Night Popular party night around these parts with local DJs on the decks.

Where: Garfinkel’s

What: Party Beats Fresh funky house and party tracks pack the dancefloor with guest DJs. Doors 9:30 p.m.

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Upcoming Shows

DJ Kid SL Four-time Ottawa DMC Champ joins DJ Evo and Mike Relm for Ill Out Mondays Dec. 12 @ Garf’s.

DJ Lorin Bassnectar San Francisco DJ spins Dec. 14 @ GLC. Advanced tickets $20, $30 at door.

Mountain Anniversary Celebrate Whistler’s 40th and Blackcomb’s 25th anniversary Dec. 10 at Roundhouse Lodge. Tickets $35. 1-800-766-0449.