Thursday, November8
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Christina Sing Duo Funky martini-clinking grooves with Christina and friend from 3:30-5:30 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge at Fairmont
Who: Rob Funk High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites and folk and rock with a funky twist. Show 7 p.m.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Old Irish Pub
Who: Cameron Chu Laid back jazz and classic sets from Whistler’s most talented piano man.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro
Who: Spy vs. Spy Dave and Chris tag team on acoustics for snowboard giveaway Thursdays.
Where: Crystal Lounge
Who: Jay Greenway Live music from Jay and friends.
Where: Pemberton Hotel
CLUBS AND DJs
What: Happy Thursday Snowboard.com presents Whistler’s hottest talent on the decks; snowboard and turntable alike. DJ R3 dishes out popular local’s night.
Where: Garfinkel’s
Who: DJ Milton DJ Milton plays down-tempo set for Martini Lounge Thursdays. Doors 7 p.m.
Where: Maxx Fish
Who: DJ Krames DJ Krames and DJ Neoteric. Tickets $5.
Where: Moe Joe’s
Who: DJ Aphrodite UK DJ brings drum ‘n’ bass from London for return of Party Beats. Doors 9 p.m. Advance $15 tickets available at The Hub Creekside, The Mix and Tommy’s.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
Friday, November9
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Cornucopia Casino Royale invites 007 and Miss Money Penny to clink martinis to an evening of fire spinners, Kyla and her electric fiddle, showgirls, DJs, casino tables, and cuisine such as Alaskan king crab, filet mignon and prime rib. A huge tent will be erected behind the restaurant to host a no-holds-bar Monte Carlo style Casino with chandeliers, velvet drapes and a roulette table. Doors 9 p.m. Tickets $125 with proceeds benefiting the Whistler Health Care Foundation - CT Scanner Fund.
Where: Ric’s Grill
What: Cornucopia Ultralounge and Burlesquerave gets naughty with burlesque dancers and live acts performing at Garfinkel’s while live jazz and funky house chill out the trendy lounge at the Mountain Club. Toast amazing drinks and canapes. $95 ticket includes two locations and five drinks. Doors 9 p.m.
Where: The Mountain Club/Garfinkel’s
Who: Spy Vs. Spy Acoustic rock from Dave and Chris.
Where: Black’s Pub
Who: Rob Funk High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites and folk and rock with a funky twist. Show 8 p.m.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Old Irish Pub
Who: Everything is Energy Chris Shinn formerly of Unified Theory returns with new band. Unified Theory was made up of Shinn along with former members of Blind Melon and Pearl Jam.
Where: Merlin’s
Who: Christina Sing Duo Funky martini-clinking grooves with Christina and friend from 3:30-5:30 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight. Fairmont Friday free appies.
Where: Mallard Lounge at Fairmont
Who: Mat the Alien International scratch wizard is joined by DJ Twist for special show.
Where: Pemberton Hotel
CLUBS AND DJs
What: Heat Friday TMS Crew from Vancity rip up club hits, hip hop and old school.
Where: Savage Beagle
Who: Four Korners DJ Neoteric and Four Korners, the official DJs of the Toronto Raptors. Tickets $10.
Where: Moe Joe’s
What: 4Play Fridays DJ Kenya plays retro, Top 40 and rocker hits. Doors 9 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
Who: Guest DJ Guest DJ spins mix of Top 40, R&B, retro, party classics and popular house. Doors 3 p.m.
Where: Maxx Fish
Saturday, November10
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Cornucopia Cap off your Crush! evening with Bubbles, Rhythm and Deep Sea, the most swankiest and elegant after party of the festival. Doc Fingers and his band will keep the party jumping with live jazz to accompany seductive seafood and luxe Champagnes. Executive chef James Walt wows with the ocean’s finest including oysters, sushi, lobster and crab. Doors 10:30 p.m. Tickets $150.
Where: Araxi
What: Cornucopia Step onto Bourbon Street at the Arti Gras After Party with its wild spectacle of New Orleans food, drink, music and entertainment. Dress to impress with masks to dance the night away to the Blues Brothers in the Hype House of Blues. Look for shadow dancers, performing artists, body painting, psychic readings, magicians and comedy routines. The pinnacle of the night is the authentic Cajun cuisine including alligator sausage, jambalaya, crawdad bisque shooters and seafood gumbo. Doors 10:30 p.m. Tickets $200.
Where: Hilton Resort
Who: Rob Funk High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites and folk and rock with a funky twist. Show 8 p.m.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Old Irish Pub
Who: A Whole Lotta Led Whistler’s favourite Zeppelin tribute band celebrates Kenny Shook’s 30th Birthday. This high-octane, insane show has sold out every show this year. Get there early.
Where: Moe Joe’s
Who: Willie MacCalder Pianist tickles the ivories with blues and R&B from 3:30-5:30 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge at Fairmont
Who: Dave Morris Known more famously as Dr. Dave, this local guitarman strums out covers for his two cup weekly from noon until 4 p.m.
Where: Second Cup
Who: Craig Brennan Live music at favourite watering hole.
Where: Crystal Lounge
Who: Ali Milner Local jazz chanteuse croons out originals and classics. The EMI recording artist is Whistler’s biggest up and coming star. She recently returned from a performance tour of the Toronto International Film Festival’s hottest parties. Live piano and vocals from 6-9 p.m.
Where: Fifty Two 80 Bistro and Bar
What: Punk Edition Fall of Summer and Carpenter help celebrate Randy’s birthday.
Where: Pemberton Hotel
What: Winter Kick-Off Kees and Claire host fundraiser for two friends that died on Wapta Traverse. Proceeds will build hut in their memory. Live music from Animal Names and screening of Lost and Found. Tickets $15.
Where: Howe Sound Inn in Squamish
What: Rigoletto An evening of opera with Verdi’s Rigoletto. Advance $20/$18 tickets available at BAG and Mostly Books.
Where: Brackendale Art Gallery in Squamish
CLUBS AND DJs
Who: DJ Peacefrog A mainstream mix of tunes that gets the dance floor going.
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
What: Bang On JT throws down hottest Top 40, R&B grinders and house. Doors 9:30 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
What: The Big Party Longtime local DJ Rob Banks spins everything from club hits to old school mixes.
Where: Garfinkel’s
Who: DJ R3 Voted Whistler’s number one DJ, this local favourite always spins a happening Saturday night.
Where: Savage Beagle
Who: Puf the Majic DJ Mix of party classics, Top 40, R&B, grinders and dirty breaks. Doors 3 p.m.
Where: Maxx Fish
Who: DJ Rosco Local turntable talent spins a little something for everyone.
Where: Moe Joe’s
Sunday, November11
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Punk Night Whistler's ultimate anti-club night. This week Ravenhead (members of BC/DC from Nelson), Hezzakay from Vancouver and The Random Device from Nelson.
Where: Garfinkel’s
Who: Willie MacCalder Pianist tickles the ivories with blues and R&B from 3:30-5:30 p.m. & 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Mallard Lounge at Fairmont
Who: Rob Thompson High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites from guitarman with voice as rich as Guinness. Show 8 p.m.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Old Irish Pub
What: Mixalicious Sundays JT dishes chilled, sexy and funky house until 1 a.m.
Where: The Mix Lounge at Ric’s
Who: Sean Rose Rhythm and blues review from local favourite. Rich vocals, smooth guitar: perfect for the cocktail hour at this best kept secret.
Where: BBK’s in Upper Village
Who: Dave Morris Known more famously as Dr. Dave, this local guitarman strums out covers for his two cup weekly from noon until 4 p.m.
Where: Second Cup
What: Jam Session Play along side Kostaman for Whistler’s longest running jam night. Mics, guitars, bass and percussion available. Sometimes a drum kit. Show 9 p.m.
Where: Crystal Lounge
CLUBS AND DJs
What: Locals’ Night Weekend winds down with full-throttle club night. This week Rage Films premiers their latest ski flick, Enjoy.
Where: Longhorn Saloon & Grill
What: Soul Kitchen Rotation of international and local turntable talent every week. This week scratch wizard Mat the Alien rocks the best of house and break beats. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
What: Texas Hold-Em Compete in free tournament featuring prizes for top three players. Winners competes in finals in March. Only 20 seats. Doors 7 p.m. Shuffle and deal at 8 p.m.
Where: Maxx Fish
Monday, November12
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTs
What: Karaoke I Will Survive won’t sing itself, so come out to sing all your favourites with new karaoke host Darcy.
Where: Crystal Lounge
CLUBS AND DJs
What: ‘80s Night DJ Ryder spins hip hop classics, dance floor anthems and hair rock that takes you way back. Free cover for ‘80s outfits. Doors 9 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
Who: DJ Ricochet Get ready for booty-shakin’ breaks, electro lounge and shape-throwing house. Doors 7 p.m.
Where: Maxx Fish
Tuesday, November13
CLUBS AND DJs
Who: DJ Ollie Maxwell Spinning for Club Shred night.
Where: Moe Joe’s
What: Celebration Tuesdays Hip hop duo the Faction Sound Crew spins out favourite longtime local’s night.
Where: Savage Beagle
Who: Black Tusk Sound Easy Skank ‘n’ Reggae with DJ Scovie.
Where: Crystal Lounge
What: Fundraiser Come out and show your support for Heather and Danny Polson for a fun night of Scotty Arkwell on the turntables and prize giveaways. Doors 9 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
What: Mat the Alien Scratch wizard mixes up with wild and nasty funk, breaks and signature scratching and samples. Doors 7 p.m.
Where: Maxx Fish
Wednesday, November14
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENts
What: Whistler Jam Join local musicians for a 9 p.m. jam session. Bring your own instruments or use his. Each week is a different creative mix that helps to cultivate upcoming talent.
Where: Black’s Pub
What: Music Bingo Test your music trivia with Zoo Keeny and Big Rich at 7:30 p.m. Free to play with lots of prizes to be won.
Where: The Brewhouse Pub
CLUBS AND DJs
What: Dirty Beats Special show with UK’s Stanton Warriors who are at forefront of the dance scene mixing it up with breakbeat, house and garage. Credits include high-profile remixes for luminaries Gorillaz (the biggest selling breakbeat bootleg of all time), Busta Rhymes, Fatboy Slim, Chicken Lips and more. Doors 9:30 p.m. Advance $15 tickets available at The Hub in Creekside, CyberWeb and Tommy’s.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
What: Local’s Night Puf the Majic DJ plays mix of hip hop, chunky breaks and party classics. Prize giveaways. Doors 7 p.m.
Where: Maxx Fish
Thursday, November15
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Mt. Fairweather Slide Show Photographer Duncan MacKenzie presents slide show of his recent trip summitting B.C.’s highest peak with two other WB ski patrollers. Slide show starts at 8:30 p.m. followed by Canadian premier of Linescore, a ski documentary on the U.S. Freeskiing Tour. Admission is free.
Where: Garibaldi Lift Company (GLC)
Who: Rob Funk High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites and folk and rock with a funky twist. Show 7 p.m.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Old Irish Pub
Who: Spy vs. Spy Dave and Chris tag team on acoustics for snowboard giveaway Thursdays.
Where: Crystal Lounge
Who: Jay Greenway Live music from Jay and friends.
Where: Pemberton Hotel
CLUBS AND DJs
What: Happy Thursday Snowboard.com presents Whistler’s hottest talent on the decks; snowboard and turntable alike. DJ R3 dishes out popular local’s night.
Where: Garfinkel’s
Who: DJ Milton DJ Milton plays down-tempo set for Martini Lounge Thursdays. Doors 7 p.m.
Where: Maxx Fish
Who: DJ Dirty South Australia’s number one producer and DJ Dirty South returns to Whistler on Canadian leg of six-month world tour. Doors 9 p.m. Advance $20 tickets available at The Hub Creekside, The Mix and Tommy’s.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
Up and coming
Awesome ‘80s Prom Night The Whistler Firefighters Association hosts a fundraiser with music from Too Soon To Tell and DJ Peacefrog. Prom King and Queen will be crowned. $25 ticket includes two drink tickets. Proceeds benefit Terry Fox Foundation and Whistler Fire Rescue Services Auto Extrication Team. Doors 7 p.m.
Party Beats Krafty Kuts Nov. 24, and A Skillz Nov. 29 at Tommy Africa’s. Advance $15 tickets available at The Hub Creekside, The Mix and Tommy’s.
Mad Cowboys Calgary rock-punk sound rolls through Whistler on second cross-Canada tour on Nov. 18 at Garfinkel’s.
Daniel Wesley Band If you missed the Vancouver band at the Urban Rush taping last month, check them out again with radio-hit Oo Oh on Nov. 23 and 24 at the Garibaldi Lift Company. Advance $10 tickets on sale at GLC.