Nightlife Listings Feb 3-Feb 10
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Thursday,
February10
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTs
Who:
Cold Snap
Psychedelic rock classics and jam favourites with the local band featuring Greg
and Phil from Zeppelin tribute Whole Lotta Led and organ master Jordan White
from She Stole My Beer.
Where:
Buffalo Bills
Who:
Susan Holden
Folk-rock singing, guitar-slinging local gal with a voice reminiscent of Tracy
Chapman and Natalie Merchant.
Where:
Crystal Lounge
Who:
Kit & Shane
Live music with members of local dub-funk-jazz band Kaejema.
Where:
Merlins
Who:
The Bowen Boys
Fiddle-driven Celtic pub favourites with locals Rob Thompson and Cam Salay.
Après-ski and evening sets.
Where:
Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who:
Lee Aaron with Cameron Chu
Sultry Vancouver jazz singer joins the house piano man for five nights.
Where:
Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Who:
Michael Sicoly
Singer-guitar player-piano man plays all the crowd pleasers. 3:30-5:30 p.m.
and 9p.m.-midnight.
Where:
Mallard Lounge
Who:
Dave Crowley
Acoustic rockers with the local metalhead.
Where:
Crab Shack
What:
Das Boot Ballet
This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Naked babes shakin
it four nights a week.
Where:
Boot Pub
What:
LUNA Late Night Hangout
Movies and gamesroom chillout session. Alcohol-free event for the barhopping
aged crowd. Admission $2/$4. www.lunawhistler.com.
Where:
MY Millennium Place-basement
CLUBS AND DJs
What:
Break Rocks
Breakbeats and rock n roll with DJ Rob Banks, also on the decks
for après-ski. Dr. Sauce on the decks for the Flavour Sessions, 7-9 p.m.
Where:
Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
What:
Locals Night
Popular party night with DJ Trix and friends.
Where:
Garfinkels
What:
Party Beats
Funky house tracks with DJ Cameron.
Where:
Tommy Africas
Who:
DJ Derek
Hip-hop and top-40 dance floor hits.
Where:
Savage Beagle
Who:
Thirsty Thursdays
Funk, breaks, DnB, electro and other underground beats by DJs Plastic Surgeon
and Jay Buzza.
Where:
Down Under
Who:
DJ Peacefrog
Mainstream mix of dance favourites.
Where:
Buffalo Bills
Who:
DJ Rosco
Hip-hop, dancehall & RnB.
Where:
Moe Joes
Friday,
Febuary11
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTs
Who:
Murphys Lagh
High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites with the guitar and fiddle duo.
Après-ski and evening sets.
Where:
Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who:
The Hairfarmers
Rock n roll Payday Friday with legendary local duo Guitar Doug and
Grateful Greg. In the house for après-ski and back again for the Mardi
Gras party at night.
Where:
Merlins
Who:
Lee Aaron with Cameron Chu
Sultry Vancouver jazz singer joins the house piano man for five nights.
Where:
Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
What:
Rob Funk Fridays
Easy going rock n roll and eccentric cover tunes to launch the weekend.
Where:
Blacks Pub
Who:
Michael Sicoly
Singer-guitar player-piano man plays all the crowd pleasers. 3:30-5:30 p.m.
and 9p.m.-midnight.
Where:
Mallard Lounge
Who:
Tim Moss
Classy cocktail lounge piano. 6-8 p.m. & 10 p.m.-midnight.
Where:
Fifty-Two 80 Bistro & Bar
Who:
Suzanne Wilson
Old school classics, rock n roll covers and cool originals with
the guitar-slingin local gal.
Where:
Crystal Lounge
Who:
Last Call
Friday night house band plays all your rock requests.
Where:
Moe Joes
What:
Das Boot Ballet
This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Naked babes shakin
it four nights a week.
Where:
Boot Pub
Who:
Slow Nerve Action
Whistlers porno-funk groovemasters work it in Pembie.
Where:
Pemberton Hotel
What:
Jam Night
Organized open jazz jam 7-10 p.m. Call in advance: 604-894-1227.
Where:
Big Smoke (Mount Currie)
CLUBS AND DJs
Who:
DJ PhD
Silky smooth hip-hop and R&B.
Where:
Garfinkels
Who:
Dr. Sauce with Jessica Beach
Local DJ Dagan Beach (a.k.a. Dr. Sauce) brings in his recording artist sister
for live vocals tonight. Rob Banks throws down for après-ski.
Where:
Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Who:
DJ Derek
Hip-hop and top-40 dance floor hits.
Where:
Savage Beagle
What:
Hip-hop Friday
Hip-hop and R&B hits with DJ Rob Banks. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Where:
Tommy Africas
Who:
DJ Peacefrog
Mainstream dance tunes to get the weekend in motion.
Where:
Buffalo Bills
What:
Fresh Meat Friday
Beats, breaks and rock n roll with DJ Skinny.
Where:
Down Under
What:
The Chai Sessions
Eclectic downtempo beats for the coffee crowd 7-10 p.m.
Where:
Second Cup
Saturday,
February12
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTs
What:
3rd Annual Boot Ballet Amateur Night
Cash prizes for local gals that dare to bare in front of a crowd. Ph: 604-932-3338
ext. 112 to sign up.
Where:
Boot Pub
Who:
Cease & Desist
Classic rock for après-ski. 2:30-5:30 p.m.
Where:
Monks
Who:
The Hairfarmers
Legendary local rock rulers Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg - in the house for
après-ski and back in the evening for Saturday Night Live.
Where:
Dustys
Who:
Jay Bonnell
Acoustic tunes with the Leth Dodis/Last Call player.
Where:
Crab Shack
Who:
Rob Funk & Gary Yoshida
Easy going rock n roll and eccentric cover tunes.
Where:
Tapleys Pub
Who:
Murphys Lagh
High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites with the guitar and fiddle duo.
Après-ski and evening sets.
Where:
Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who:
Suzanne Wilson
Old school classics, rock n roll covers and cool originals with
the guitar-slingin local gal.
Where:
Crystal Lounge
Who:
Michael Sicoly
Singer-guitar player-piano man plays all the crowd pleasers. 3:30-5:30 p.m.
and 9p.m.-midnight.
Where:
Mallard Lounge
Who:
Tim Moss
Classy cocktail lounge piano. 6-8 p.m. & 10 p.m.-midnight.
Where:
Fifty-Two 80 Bistro & Bar
Who:
Lee Aaron with Cameron Chu
Sultry Vancouver jazz singer joins the house piano man for five nights.
Where:
Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
What:
Noon Tunes
Rob Funk, KostaMan and guests play for the coffee crowd.
Where:
Second Cup
Who:
Slow Nerve Action
Whistlers porno-funk groovemasters work it in Pembie.
Where:
Pemberton Hotel
Who:
Rhythm Method
Old school soul band plays for the Squamish Humanity Village Valentines Dance
fundraiser. Silent auction, 50-50 draw and balloon sale. 8 p.m.-1 a.m.Tickets:
$15 at the door.
Where:
Howe Sound Inn & Brew Pub (Squamish)
CLUBS AND DJs
What:
Goodtimes
Hip-hop, house and Top 40 dance tracks with DJ Trix. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Where:
Tommy Africas
Who:
Muchi Mambo F
unk, breaks, house & electro with the guest DJ. Rob Banks on the decks for
après-ski. Dr. Sauces Flavour Session 7-9 p.m.
Where:
Garibaldi Lift Co.
Who:
DJ Seanski
The ex-New Yorker spins the funkiest old and new school hip-hop, dancehall and
R&B in the Beagle bass-ment.
Where:
Savage Beagle
What:
The Big Party
Super Saturday night DJ Rob Banks lays down hip-hop and top 40 hits.
Where:
Garfinkels
Who:
DJ Peacefrog
A mainstream mix of tunes that gets the dance floor going.
Where:
Buffalo Bills
Who:
DJ Easy Leigh
Hip-hop, house, rock and dancehall.
Where:
Moe Joes
Who:
Sin City
Classic club tunes.
Where:
Down Under
Who:
DJ Buddha
Slow Nerve Actions DJ mixes it up for après-ski.
Where:
Merlins
Sunday,
February13
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTs
What:
Three Sheets to the Wind
Fundraising event on the second anniversary of the death of Whistler local Dave
Sheets. Music by Whole Lotta Led. Admission by donation. All proceeds to critical
care equipment for the Whistler Health Care Centre. Ph: 604-905-2220.
Where:
Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
What:
The Punk Night
Whistlers ultimate anti-club night. This week: emo-rock rulers The Senate
Arcade and locals The Fall of Summer. Ph: 604-932-3338.
Where:
Boot Pub
What:
Be Mine Or Die
A "Blood Sweat & Tears art show" featuring works by underground
artists Robin Dutcher, Justin Ormiston, Scott Johnston and Pepe. Music by Brandon
Burke and Wes Makepeace. 8 p.m.-midnight.
Where:
Southside Diner
Who:
Lee Aaron with Cameron Chu
Sultry Vancouver jazz singer joins the house piano man for five nights.
Where:
Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Who:
Guitar Doug
Whistler legend plays all your favourite rock songs all night long.
Where:
Crab Shack
Who:
Murphys Lagh
High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites with the guitar and fiddle duo.
Après-ski and evening sets.
Where:
Dubh Linn Gate Pub
What:
Open Mic Night
Step up and show em what youve got.
Where:
Crystal Lounge
What:
Noon Tunes
Rob Funk, KostaMan and guests play for the coffee crowd.
Where:
Second Cup
CLUBS AND DJs
What:
Sunday Night Bounce
DMC Champion DJ Wax pays a visit with a crate of hip-hop, breaks, funk and reggae.
Where:
Garfinkels
Who:
Locals Night
Party tunes by DJ McKeeman and weekly ski giveaways.
Where:
Longhorn Saloon
Who:
DJ Rosco
Hip-hop, dancehall & R&B.
Where:
Savage Beagle
Who:
DJ NT
Dance floor favourites to keep the weekend vibe alive.
Where:
Buffalo Bills
What:
Soul Kitchen
At the Kitchen tables this week: the return of DJ Spence-mixing up breaks with
live saxophone riffs. The granddaddy of Whistler club nights at 13 years and
counting.
Where:
Tommy Africas
What:
Sunday Church Session
Old and new-school house music with DJ Garth.
Where:
Moe Joes
What:
Trailer Park Sundays
Slow Nerve Actions DJ Buddha mixes it up.
Where:
Dustys
What:
Curiosity Sunday
Beats, breaks and rock n roll.
Where:
Down Under
Who:
DJ Phroh
Après-ski reggae grooves.
Where:
Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Monday,
February14
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTs
Who:
Doug & Kyla
Celtic and rock n roll tunes for après-ski with local legend
Guitar Doug and fiddler Kyla Uyede.
Where:
Merlins
What:
Open Mic
Step up and give er. Hosted by Greg and Phil from local Zeppelin tribute
Whole Lotta Led.
Where:
Dustys
Who:
Limblifter
Popular Vancouver pop-rockers in town for Monday Madness. Ph: 604-932-3338.
Where:
Boot Pub
What:
Reggae Night
Live reggae grooves with locals Kostaman & the Mighty Backhoes.
Where:
Moe Joes
Who:
Suzanne Wilson
Guitar-slingin local gal plays an après-ski set of old school classics,
rock n roll covers and cool originals.
Where:
Mallard Lounge
Who:
Lee Aaron with Cameron Chu
Sultry Vancouver jazz singer joins the house piano man for five nights.
Where:
Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
What:
Karaoke Night
Take the mic and let yourself go-I Will Survive wont sing
itself.
Where:
Crystal Lounge
Who:
Bruce Coghlan
Goodtime Irish pub tunes. Après-ski and evening sets.
Where:
Dubh Linn Gate Pub
CLUBS AND DJs
What:
Valentines Day Nuts & Bolts
Ball
Each guy gets a bolt, each girl gets a nut. Find your perfect fit and the rest
is up to you. Tickets: $5 available in advance from the Electric Daisy Internet
Cafe.
Where:
Garfinkels
What:
80s Night
80s retro tracks with DJ Ryder all night long. Doors at 9 p.m.
Where:
Tommy Africas
Who:
DJ Rosco
Hip-hop, dancehall & R&B.
Where:
Savage Beagle
Who:
Mat the Alien
Pure funk from outa space with Whistlers favourite DJ. Après-ski
grooves with DJ Lon. Flavour sessions with Dr. Sauce 7-9 p.m.
Where:
Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Who:
DJ NT
Mainstream dance tunes all night long.
Where:
Buffalo Bills
What:
Inspiration
Dance tunes with DJ Skinny.
Where:
Down Under
Tuesday,
February15
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTs
Who:
Cameron Chu & Guests
Live jazz, soul and R&B with the house piano man and guest performers.
Where:
Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
What:
Open Mic Night
Grab your guitar or settle in with a pint and let other locals surprise you.
Where:
Blacks Pub
Who:
Bruce Coghlan
Goodtime Irish pub tunes. Après-ski and evening sets.
Where:
Dubh Linn Gate Pub
What:
Das Boot Ballet
This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Naked babes shakin
it four nights a week.
Where:
Boot Pub
CLUBS AND DJs
Who:
DJ Ace
Yard sale of eclectic beats, breaks, funk, rock, electro wackiness with Whistlers
it girl starting at après-ski, and going all night.
Where:
Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
What:
Cowgirls Inc.
Rock and country tunes with Coyote Ugly-inspired dancers.
Where:
Moe Joes
Who:
DJ Buddha
Slow Nerve Actions DJ mixes it up.
Where:
Dustys
What:
Hip-Hop Night
New York native DJ Seanski is on the decks at Whistlers longest-running
hip-hop night.
Where:
Savage Beagle
What:
Foundation
JnB Productions and Dirty Beats Record Shops weekly club night. This week:
DJ Rap the queen of the hardcore drum n bass scene. Tickets: $15
available in advance from Dirty Beats. Ph: 604-935-3135.
Where:
Garfinkels
Who:
DJ Loki
Solartribe spinner mixes up house tracks at après-ski.
Where:
Merlins
What:
90s Night
Dance hits from yester-decade. Free cover.
Where:
Tommy Africas
Wednesday,
February16
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTs
Who:
Global TV News Broadcast
Live broadcast of the 6 oclock news.
Where:
Dustys
Who:
Michael Sicoly
Singer-guitar player-piano man plays all the crowd pleasers. 3:30-5:30 p.m.
and 9p.m.-midnight.
Where:
Mallard Lounge
Who:
Bruce Coghlan
Goodtime Irish pub tunes. Après-ski and evening sets.
Where:
Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who:
Wes Makepeace
Acoustic rockers with the Whistler local.
Where:
Crab Shack
Who:
Cameron Chu & Guests
Live jazz, soul and R&B with the house piano man and guest performers.
Where:
Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
What:
Das Boot Ballet
This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Naked babes shakin
it four nights a week.
Where:
Boot Pub
CLUBS AND DJs
Who:
Dr. Sauce
Spicy Flavour Session with the local ruler. Eclectic après-ski set with
DJ Ace.
Where:
Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Who:
Mat the Alien
Whistlers favourite DJ mixes up hip-hop, funk, breaks, dancehall, drum
n bass and other delights.
Where:
Moe Joes
What:
STACKed in Whistler
DJ Lush from Celebrities in Vancouver comes north for the night. Funk, house,
retro & electro. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Where:
Tommy Africas
Who:
DJ Buddha
Slow Nerve Actions DJ mixes it up for après-ski.
Where:
Merlins
What:
Industry Night
Industry deals and a rockin locals scene. Forum Snowboard giveaway! Tunes
by DJ Peacefrog.
Where:
Buffalo Bills
Who:
DJ Tanner
Hip-hop and dancehall tracks with the Faction Sound Crew.
Where:
Savage Beagle
What:
In Bed with Garfinkels
Weekly theme club night.This week: Confessions of a Senorita-Garfs girls
in sombreros and house music with DJ Garth.
Where:
Garfinkels
Thursday,
February17
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTs
What:
LUNA-Sasquatch Snowshoe Race
Alcohol-free event for the bar-hopping aged crowd. Meet at the Lost Lake ticket
booth and race to the finish for chocolate fondue. Race begins at 8 p.m. participants
must bring own snowshoes & flashlights. If no snow, show up on foot. Call
the LUNA hotline 604-902-0769 for updates. Admission $2/$4. www.lunawhistler.com.
Where:
Lost Lake Park
Who:
Guitar Doug/Global TV News Broadcast
Après-ski set with the legendary local. Starting at 6 p.m. Global TVs
in the house broadcasting live for the 6 oclock news.
Where:
Merlins
Who:
Bruce Coghlan
Goodtime Irish pub tunes. Après-ski and evening sets.
Where:
Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who:
Cameron Chu & Guests
Live jazz, soul and R&B with the house piano man and guest performers.
Where:
Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Who:
Michael Sicoly
Singer-guitar player-piano man plays all the crowd pleasers. 3:30-5:30 p.m.
and 9p.m.-midnight.
Where:
Mallard Lounge
Who:
Dave Crowley
Acoustic rockers with the local metalhead.
Where:
Crab Shack
What:
Das Boot Ballet
This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Naked babes shakin
it four nights a week.
Where:
Boot Pub
CLUBS AND DJs
Who:
Mark Dynamix
Superstar house music DJ from the land down unda plays in Canada for the
first time. Opening set by DJ Garth. Tickets: $17, available in advance from
SnoMotion. Limited tickets at the door. www.tommyafricas.com.
Where:
Tommy Africas
Who:
DJ Dakota
Chill hip-hop grooves.
Where:
Crystal Lounge
What:
Break Rocks
Breakbeats and rock n roll with DJ Rob Banks, also on the decks
for après-ski. Dr. Sauce on the decks for the Flavour Sessions, 7-9 p.m.
Where:
Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
What:
Locals Night
Popular party night with DJ Trix and friends.
Where:
Garfinkels
Who:
DJ Derek
Hip-hop and top-40 dance floor hits.
Where:
Savage Beagle
Who:
Thirsty Thursdays
Funk, breaks, DnB, electro and other underground beats by DJs Plastic Surgeon
and Jay Buzza.
Where:
Down Under
Who:
DJ Peacefrog
Mainstream mix of dance favourites.
Where:
Buffalo Bills
Who:
DJ Rosco
Hip-hop, dancehall & RnB.
Where:
Moe Joes