Pique NewMagazine Nightlife Listings May 4-11, 2006
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Thursday, May 4
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Variety Show Steve Jiu hosts a competition of rap battles, spoken word, karaoke and open jams for great prizes.
Where: Crystal Lounge
Who: Cameron Chu Live jazz, soul and R&B with the house piano man and guests.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
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
Who: Rob Thompson Toe tapping Celtic and rock tunes with the boy from Bowen Island. Apres 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Evening show 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
CLUBS AND DJs
What: Red Velvet Sexy electrohouse and breaks from the smoothest of smooth, Dagan. With host DJ Parris.
Where: Maxx Fish
What: Motorcross Party Party it up for a cause with the Green River Motorcross Fundraiser. Tickets $10. Doors 7 p.m.
Where: GLC
What: Locals Night Get there early. Always a line up for this local favourite night.
Where: Garfinkel’s
Friday, May 5
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Murphy’s Lagh High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites. Apres 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Evening show 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
What: Film Nights 2006 Showdown While only eight finalist films screened at the Filmmaker Showdown, a 72-hour filmmaking competition, more than 45 were left on the cutting room floor. Here is your chance to check out Whistler’s biggest evening of local filmmaking talent with more than 25 local showdown entries screening. Tickets are $9. Doors 7:30 p.m. Show 8 p.m. sharp.
Where: GLC
Who: Cameron Chu Live jazz, soul and R&B with the house piano man and guests.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Who: Michael Sicoly Singer, guitarist, piano man plays all the crowd pleasers. Shows 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge
What: Open Mic Jam Join Dr. Dave for acoustic jams with an open stage.
Where: BBK’s (Upper Village)
Who: Rob Funk Acoustic everything with funky originals and covers.
Where: Black’s Pub
Who: Kel & Joel Live acoustic tunes.
Where: Tapley’s Sports Bar
Who: Mike Weterings Acoustic folk-rock with African world beat rhythms.
Where: Crystal Lounge
Who: Chicks n Pajamas Classic rock.
Where: Pemberton Hotel
CLUBS AND DJs
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
Saturday, May 6
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Murphy’s Lagh High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites for the Gate’s 8th Anniversary Party. Apres 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Evening show 8 p.m. to midnight. Get entered to win ultimate golf summer package.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who: Michael Sicoly Singer, guitarist, piano man plays all the crowd pleasers. Shows 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge
Who: Mike Weterings Acoustic folk-rock with African world beat rhythms.
Where: Crystal Lounge
Who: Cameron Chu Live jazz, soul and R&B with the house piano man and guests.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Who: Dr. Dave Acoustic rock from mellow to rockin’ with local favourite noon to 4 p.m.
Where: Second Cup
What: The Sal Brothers All your acoustic favourites from 3-6 p.m.
Where: Citta
What: Brackendale Bluegrass Festival The fourth annual festival hosts workshops by day and concerts by night. Join professional musicians for intimate workshops starting at 3 p.m. with banjo, 4 p.m. on mandolin, 5 p.m. guitar and 6 p.m. vocals. The Mountain Bluebirds and The Courageous Mountain Rangers kick up a live concert at 8 p.m. Workshops are $10 and concert $15.
Where: Brackendale Art Gallery (BAG)
Who: Chicks n Pajamas Classic rock.
Where: Pemberton Hotel
CLUBS AND DJs
Who: DJ Switch DJ Switch keeps the party going until the late night hours.
Where: Longhorn Saloon
What: The Big Party Saturday night goes big with hop-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, May 7
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Comedy Night International guest comedians tickle the funny bone at 7:15 p.m.
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
Who: Dr. Dave Acoustic rock from mellow to rockin’ with local favourite noon to 4 p.m.
Where: Second Cup
Who: Sean Rose Rhythm and blues review with Sean Rose every Sunday at local hangout. Show 9 p.m. to close.
Where: BBK’s (Upper Village)
What: Jam Session Play along side the best with Reggae Master Kostaman leading the way. Show 9 p.m.
Where: Crystal Lounge
Who: Rob Funk Celtic and originals with a funky twist. Apres 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Evening show 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
CLUBS AND DJs
What: Locals Night End the weekend of madness with DJ Push N’ Play.
Where: Longhorn Saloon
Monday, May 8
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Rob Funk Celtic and originals with a funky twist. Apres 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Evening show 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
What: Film Nights 2006 Showdown While only eight finalist films screened at the Filmmaker Showdown, a 72-hour filmmaking competition, more than 45 were left on the cutting room floor. Here is your chance to check out Whistler’s biggest evening of local filmmaking talent with more than 25 local showdown entries screening. Tickets are $9. Doors 7:30. Show 8 p.m. sharp. Monday’s films are different from the Friday showing.
Where: GLC
What: Karaoke Night I Will Survive won’t sing itself, so down some liquid courage and come on out to sing all your favourites.
Where: Crystal Lounge
What: Pemberton Idol Singing finalists go mic to mic at the Pemberton Idol Karaoke contest. Hosted by the fabulous Steve Jiu.
Where: Pemberton Legion
CLUBS AND DJs
What: Live Jazz A trio of piano, bass and drum jazz up the weekly night. Show 7:30 p.m.
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
Tuesday, May 9
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Joey’s Jam G-Willy hosts an open mic jam night at the Creekside Chinese eatery. Show 8 p.m.
Where: Joey Chan’s
CLUBS AND DJs
What: Play Every week guest DJs from Kori K.
Where: Garfinkel’s
What: Hipnodic Ladies Night Hip hop, funk, R&B, reggae, dance hall and old school beats with DJ Seanski.
Where: Maxx Fish
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
Wednesday, May 10
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Youth Brigade L.A. punkers for nearly three decades, the underground band meshes England’s Angelic Upstarts with L.A. Bad Religion sounds with political commentary. Tickets are $8.
Where: Garfinkel’s
Who: Rob Thompson Toe tapping Celtic and rock tunes with the boy from Bowen Island. Apres 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Evening show 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who: Wes Makepeace & Jay Greenway Acoustic rockers by two local boys.
Where: BBK’s (Upper Village)
What: Kostaman Jam Join Whistler’s own Reggae star Kostaman for 9 p.m. jam session.
Where: Black’s Pub
What: Music Bingo Test your music trivia.
Where: Citta
CLUBS AND DJs
What: Industry Night Rockin’ locals scene and giveaways galore.
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
Thursday, May 11
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Variety Show Steve Jiu hosts a competition of rap battles, spoken word, karaoke and open jams for great prizes.
Where: Crystal Lounge
Who: Cameron Chu Live jazz, soul and R&B with the house piano man and guests.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
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: Live Music Toe tapping favorites and Celtic traditional tunes from guest performers. Apres 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Evening 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
CLUBS AND DJs
What: Locals Night Get there early. Always a line up for this local favourite night.
Where: Garfinkel’s
Upcoming shows
Nobodyreally alias Rob Currie brings hip hop Friday, May 12 to Maxx Fish. Tickets $5 at door.
Milk Money Tour brings Lucky iam.psc and Eligh of the Living Legends along with One BLock Radius and Z-Man Sunday, May 14 at Garfinkel’s. First 100 tickets are $10, $15 thereafter. Doors 9 p.m.