Thursday,
December02
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: LUNA Get Vertical - indoor rock climbing. Alcohol-free evening event for young adults seeking an alternative to the bar and club scene. Sessions at 6:30 and 8 p.m. $2/members, $5/non-members. www.lunawhistler.com.
Where: Great Wall Climbing & Guiding Centre
Who: Cameron Chu Piano-man sets the mood with lots of soul and R&B and jazzy lounge favourites.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Who: Rob Thompson Celtic, rock and blues with one half of pub regulars the Bowen Boys.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who: Rob Funk Easy-going local musician tickles the ivories, sings and plays guitar.
Where: Mallard Lounge
What: Das Boot Ballet Thursday is now a ‘ballet’ night! Exotic dancing four nights a week.
Where: Boot Pub
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Pete Top 40 hits. Doors at 9 p.m.
Where: Savage Beagle
What: Legendary Locals Night Popular party night with DJ Trix and friends.
Where: Garfinkel’s
Who: DJ Rosco Hip-hop, house and hits with the man from Montreal.
Where: Moe Joe’s
What: Break Rocks! Breakbeats and rock ’n’ roll with DJ Rob Banks, also the man on the decks for a groovy après-ski session.
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Friday,
december03
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Greg & Greg Rock ’n’ roll Payday party with local Grateful Greg of the Hairfarmers and his buddy Greg from way back when. Apres and evening sets.
Where: Merlin’s
Who: Suzanne Wilson Sheryl Crow-style vocals backed by acoustic guitar covering everything from 60s folk classics to modern rockers.
Where: Crystal Lounge
Who: Lyndon Davies Jazzy vocals accompanied by piano up at the classy Four Seasons Resort. 4-6 p.m. & 10-p.m. - midnight.
Where: Fifty-Two 80 Bistro & Bar
Wh0: Last Call Friday night house band plays the rockin’ hits you wanna hear. Doors at 8 p.m.
Where: Moe Joe’s
What: Rob Funk Fridays Easy going guitar tunes with the local musician and guests.
Where: Black’s Pub
Who: Murphy’s Lagh High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites with the guitar and fiddle duo.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
What: Triple Threat Fridays Live open mic jam and karaoke night hosted by DJ Steve Jiu.
Where: Crab Shack
Who: Cameron Chu Piano-man sets the mood with lots of soul and R&B and jazzy lounge favourites.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Who: Wes Mackey Old-time authentic South Carolina blues.
Where: Mallard Lounge
Who: Triple Play Classic rock.
Where: Pemberton Hotel
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: Rob Banks Groovy tracks for après-ski.
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
What: Hip-hop Friday Hip-hop and R&B hits with DJ Rob Banks. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
Who: DJ Peacefrog Mainstream dance floor faves to kick off the weekend.
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
Who: DJ Derek Top 40 hip-hop and R&B in the red lounge and down below. Doors at 9 p.m.
Where: Savage Beagle
Who: DJ PhD Silky smooth hip-hop and R&B.
Where: Garfinkel’s
Who: DJ Garth Funky house tracks.
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Saturday,
december04
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: The Freakers Ball Extremely Canadian’s notorious annual season kick-off party. Live music by local porno-funk rockers Slow Nerve Action. Tickets: $20. Ph: 604-938-9656.
Where: Merlin’s
Who: Suzanne Wilson Sheryl Crow-style vocals backed by acoustic guitar covering everything from 60s folk classics to modern rockers.
Where: Crystal Lounge
Who: Greg & Greg Acoustic rock ’n’ roll with local Grateful Greg of the Hairfarmers and his buddy Greg from way back when. Après and evening sets.
Where: Dusty’s
Who: Lyndon Davies Jazzy vocals accompanied by piano up at the classy Four Seasons Resort. 4-6 p.m. & 10-p.m. - midnight.
Where: Fifty-Two 80 Bistro & Bar
Who: Murphy’s Lagh High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites with the guitar and fiddle duo.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who: Cameron Chu Piano-man sets the mood with lots of soul and R&B and jazzy lounge favourites.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Who: Wes Mackey Old-time authentic South Carolina blues.
Where: Mallard Lounge
Who: Rob Funk Easygoing rock ’n’ roll guitar tunes on a Saturday night.
Where: Tapley’s
What: Jam Night Weekly open jam with house band Cold Snap and $100 pool tourney. All amateur musicians welcome.
Where: Boot Pub
Who: Rob Funk Guitar tunes at noon for the coffee crowd.
Where: Second Cup
Who: Triple Play Classic rock.
Where: Pemberton Hotel
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: Rob Banks Groovy tracks for après-ski.
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Who: DJ Seanski The New York native spins the funkiest old and new school hip-hop, reggae and R&B tracks in the Beagle bass-ment.
Where: Savage Beagle
What: Goodtimes Hip-hop, house and Top 40 dance floor hits with DJ Trix. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
What: The Big Party Super Saturday night DJ Rob Banks lays down hip-hop and top 40 hits.
Where: Garfinkel’s
Who: DJ Peacefrog A mainstream mix of tunes that gets the dance floor going. Bill’s is ‘stagette central’ on weekends.
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
Who: DJ DOD Party tunes to getcha on the dance floor.
Where: Moe Joe’s
Who: Mr Fister Local DJ rules the school with cool electro tracks and funky breaks.
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Sunday,
december05
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: ActionONE Fundraiser for Hilltrip Environmental Projects and the David Suzuki Foundation. Silent Auction, local artwork and photo slide shows by Bruce Rowles, Crispin Cannon, Kurtis Croy and Blake Jorgenson. Tunes by DJ Phroh. $10 cover. Doors at 8 p.m.
Where: Garfinkel’s
What: Red Tape Latest ski film from Plehouse Productions. Dynastar Pro Team’s in the house. Tunes by DJ McKeeman.
Where: Longhorn Saloon
Who: Rob Funk Easy-going local musician tickles the ivories, sings and plays guitar.
Where: Mallard Lounge
What: The Punk Night Whistler’s ultimate anti-club night. This week–Vancouver bands In Medias Res and the Robosexuals. Ph: 604-932-3338.
Where: Boot Pub
Who: Leth Dodis Whistler cover band is still going strong, playing all your favourite rockers.
Where: Crab Shack
What: Suzanne Wilson well known covers, originals and Emerald Isle classics with the local lass
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who: Rob Funk Guitar tunes at noon for the coffee crowd.
Where: Second Cup
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Phroh Reggae grooves for après. Closed in the evening for a private function.
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
What: Soul Kitchen A ‘Twisted’ Kitchen this week–Twisted Productions’ DJ Kraig spins funky, chunky breakbeats. The granddaddy of Whistler club nights at 12 years and counting. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
What: Sunday Church Sessions DJ Garth and guests throw down old and new-school house music anthems. Doors at 9 p.m.
Where: Moe Joe’s
Who: DJ NT Mainstream dance tunes to keep the weekend vibe alive.
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
Monday,
december06
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: The Fire Band Monday Reggae Madness with the authentic Caribbean ensemble. Ph: 604-932-3338.
Where: Boot Pub
What: Karaoke Night Take the mic and let yourself go – Gloria Gaynor’s ‘I Will Survive’ won’t sing itself.
Where: Crystal Lounge
What: Rob Thompson Celtic & rock with one half of pub regulars the Bowen Boys.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
What: Reggae Night Locals Kosta Man and the Mighty Backhoes jammin’ all night long with special guest DJ Phroh. Doors at 9 p.m.
Where: Moe Joe’s
What: Open Mic Night All acoustic open jam with Greg and Phil from local Zeppelin tribute Whole Lotta Led.
Where: Dusty’s
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: Mr Fister Loungey grooves for après-ski. Closed in the evening for a private function.
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
What: ’80s Night ’80s retro tracks with DJ Ryder all night long. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
Who: DJ Derek Rock night in the Beagle basement.
Where: Savage Beagle
Tuesday,
december07
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Comedy Night Weekly standup event featuring top Vancouver comics and guests. Show starts: 9:30 p.m. Tunes by DJ Peacefrog.
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
Who: Jolene & Ari Acoustic tunes.
Where: Crab Shack.
What: Open Mic Night Grab your guitar or settle in with a pint and let other locals surprise you.
Where: Black’s Pub
What: Suzanne Wilson well known covers, originals and Emerald Isle classics with the local lass.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
What: Das Boot Ballet This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Babes get naked on stage and shake their booty for the boys (and girls) that like to watch.
Where: Boot Pub
CLUBS AND DJs
Who: DJ Ace Eclectic grooves for après-ski from Whistler’s it-girl. Closed in the evening for a private function.
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
What: Cowgirls Inc. Rock and country tunes with Coyote Ugly-inspired bartender antics.
Where: Moe Joe’s
What: Hip-Hop Night New York native DJ Seanski is on the decks at Whistler’s longest-running hip-hop night – seven years and counting! Doors at 9 p.m.
Where: Savage Beagle
What: Foundation New Tuesday night club series from JnB Productions and Dirty Beats. Breakbeats, drum ’n’ bass and house music with local and international artists. Launch party features the return of Ryan Ruckus.
Where: Garfinkel’s
What: ’90s Night Club hits from yester-decade with DJ Trix. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
Wednesday,
december08
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Wes Makepeace with Jay Greenway The local boys share the stage.
Where: Crab Shack
Who: Cameron Chu Piano-man sets the mood with lots of soul and R&B and jazzy lounge favourites.
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
What: Das Boot Ballet This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Babes get naked on stage and shake their booty for the boys (and girls) that like to watch.
Where: Boot Pub
What: Randy & Raj Laidback acoustic jams.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Garth Downtempo grooves for après-ski. Closed in the evening for a private function.
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Who: Mat the Alien Popular local scratch technician is back at the decks. Hip-hop, funk, breaks, drum ’n’ bass and other delights.
Where: Moe Joe’s
What: Stacked in Whistler A special Whistler edition of the Vancouver club night with resident DJ Lush. Funk, electro, rock, punk, new wave, retro–anything goes.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
What: In Bed with Garfinkel’s There’s an actual bed on stage with Garf’s Girls playing out "confessions of a Mad Hatter" theme. Prizes for most bizarre headgear. Funky house and breaks tracks with DJs Kori K and Milton.
Where: Garfinkel’s
What: Industry Night Industry deals and a rockin’ locals scene. Tunes by DJ Peacefrog.
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
Who: DJ Rosco The Montreal native lays down Hip-hop and R&B. Doors at 9 p.m.
Where: Savage Beagle
Thursday,
december09
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTs
Who: Cameron Chu Piano-man sets the mood with lots of soul and R&B and jazzy lounge favourites.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Who: Bowen Boys Fiddle-driven Celtic pub favourites with locals Rob Thompson and Cam Salay.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who: Michael Sicoly Singer/guitarplayer/piano man plays all the crowd pleasers.
Where: Mallard Lounge
What: Das Boot Ballet Thursday is now a ballet night! Exotic dancing four nights a week.
Where: Boot Pub
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Dakota Chill-out hip-hop tracks.
where: Crystal Lounge
Who: DJ Pete Top 40 hits. Doors at 9 p.m.
Where: Savage Beagle
What: Legendary Locals Night Popular party night with DJ Trix and friends.
Where: Garfinkel’s
Who: DJ Rosco Hip-hop, house and hits with the man from Montreal.
Where: Moe Joe’s
What: Break Rocks! Breakbeats and rock ’n’ roll with DJ Rob Banks, also on the decks for après-ski.
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
What: Party Beats House music and dance floor hits with DJ Garth.
where: Tommy Africa’s
