Thursday, April5
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who:Cameron Chu Laid back jazz and classic sets from Whistler’s most talented piano man.
Where:Bearfoot Bistro
Who:Ali Milner Local jazz chanteuse croons out originals and classics on grand piano. The EMI recording artist is Whistler’s biggest up and coming star. She recently released her self-titled debut album, and just returned from attending the Juno Awards. Show from 4-7 p.m.
Where: Fifty Two 80 Bistro Bar
What: Reggae Beach Party Kostaman and The Vibrations shell out plenty of live reggae grooves to go around along with spinning from DJ Phroh. Always looking for opening acts. Contact kostamanwhistler@hotmail.com.
Where: Moe Joe’s
Who: DJ Buddha Local favourite day and inght with après set and open mic in evening.
Where: Merlin’s
Who: Dr Dave Local acoustic junkie strums out a funky laid back vibe from 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Crystal Lounge
What: Comedy Night Internationally renowned comedians Charlie Viracola and Bethany Pagliolo raise funds for the Canadian Avalanche Centre. Doors 8:30 p.m. Tickets $25.
Where: Garibaldi Lift Company (GLC)
Who: The Bowen Boys Toe tapping favourites and Celtic traditional tunes with Rob Thompson and guests from 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
CLUBS AND DJs
Who: DJ Mike Grefner & JT DJs Mike Grefner and JT lay down fat funky house and chunky electro Party Beats is famous for.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
What: Liquid Lounge Sexy downtempo groove with DJ Select-R-Us. Get there early. Always a line up for this local favourite night.
Where: Garfinkel’s
What: Overflow DJ Rosco spins dance hall, hip hop and Top 40. Girls don’t pay cover.
Where: Savage Beagle
What: Grub and Groove Night DJ Miguel Sanchez spins for wings night.
Where: Pemberton Hotel
Friday, April6
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Murphy's Lágh High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites from 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who: Ali Milner Local jazz chanteuse croons out originals and classics on grand piano. The EMI recording artist is Whistler’s biggest up and coming star. She recently released her self-titled debut album, and just returned from attending the Juno Awards. Show from 4-7 p.m.
Where: Fifty Two 80 Bistro Bar
Who: Cameron Chu Laid back jazz and classic sets from Whistler’s most talented piano man.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro
Who: The Hairfarmers You haven’t truly experienced the après phenomena until you’ve toasted a pint to legends Grateful Greg and Guitar Doug who were recently voted Best of Whistler Musicians. Après at 3:30 p.m. and Payday Friday at 8:45 p.m.
Where: Merlin’s
Who: Five Alarm Funk 12-piece juggernaut of afro beats, jazz, rock and everything in between. Tickets $10.
Where: Garfinkel’s
What: Comedy for a Cause Internationally renowned comedians Charlie Viracola and Bethany Pagliolo as well as local talent Pete Crutchfield raise funds for the Whistler Adaptive Sports Program. Doors 8 p.m. Tickets $25. Foxy Moron on deck for après.
Where: Garibaldi Lift Company (GLC)
What: Campground C This ain’t your mama’s country. DJ Byron James spins new country that rocks. Doors 8 p.m.
Where: Longhorn Saloon & Grill
Who: Rob Funk Covers with a funky spin from local favourite.
Where: Black’s Pub
Who: G Willy G stands for gosh golly gee one of the best guitar entertainers in town.
Where: Crystal Lounge
What: Hockey 101 Learn the rules of the game, warmup skate and stick handling then play a real game. Bring snow gear. LUNA supplies skates and sticks. Admission $3 for LUNA members and $5 for non-members. Show up at 7 p.m.
Where: Meadow Park Recreation Centre
What: Nigel Mack Classic rock.
Where: Pemberton Hotel
CLUBS AND DJs
Who: DJ Peacefrog A mainstream mix of tunes that gets the dance floor going.
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
What: 4Play Fridays Puf the Majic DJ plays retro, Top 40 and hot R&B. Doors 9 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
What: Funky Fridays DJ Jamie Vale on deck.
Where: Maxx Fish
What: Heat Local Night with hip hop, reggae and funk from VanCity’s hottest DJs on rotation with Too Many Stylz Crew.
Where: Savage Beagle
Who: J-Prime Local DJ spins all your dancefloor favourites.
Where: Ocean Port Pub in Squamish
Saturday,April7
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Murphy's Lágh High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites from 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who: Dr. Dave Acoustic covers from noon until 4 p.m.
Where: Second Cup
Who: Cameron Chu Laid back jazz and classic sets from Whistler’s most talented piano man.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro
Who: The Hairfarmers You haven’t truly experienced the après phenomena until you’ve toasted a pint to legends Grateful Greg and Guitar Doug who were recently voted Best of Whistler Musicians. Show at 3:30 p.m.
Where: Merlin’s
Who: The Hairfarmers Local legends Grateful Greg and Guitar Doug, recently voted Best of Whistler Musicians, strum up a crazy party at local hangout at 9:30 p.m.
Where: Dusty’s
Who: G Willy G stands for gosh golly gee one of the best guitar entertainers in town.
Where: Crystal Lounge
What: Music Grind Matt Graham strums out cover classics from 2-5 p.m.
Where: Behind the Grind
What: Comedy for a Cause Internationally renowned comedians Charlie Viracola and Bethany Pagliolo as well as local talent Pete Crutchfield raise funds for the Whistler Adaptive Sports Program. Doors 8 p.m. Tickets $25. Foxy Moron on deck for après.
Where: Garibaldi Lift Company (GLC)
Who: Papa Josh There’s a new reason to visit the Pony in addition to hanging out at the Thursday Pizza Night social. Papa Josh starts out jazz with Chicago blues at 8 p.m. then welcomes shakers to the dance floor with funk n groove.
Where: Pony Espresso in Pemberton
What: Nigel Mack Classic rock.
Where: Pemberton Hotel
What: Jam Night Bring your guitar, banjo, fiddle or drum and jam til the cows come home. Starts 8 p.m.
Where: Locals Livingroom Emporium
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 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
What: Hip Hop Night Spinning all your dancing favourites from hip hop to Top 40 with DJ Nasa.
Where: Maxx Fish
What: Hand Crafted DJ R3 spins Top 40 party beats.
Where: Savage Beagle
What: The Big Party DJ Rob Banks on deck with everything a dance floor could ever desire.
Where: Garfinkel’s
Who: DJ Rosco Local favourite on deck with hip hop, dancehall and Top 40.
Where: Moe Joe’s
Sunday, April8
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Music Grind Rob Funk strums out cover classics and originals from 2-5 p.m.
Where: Behind the Grind
What: Punk Night Whistler’s ultimate anti-club night. This week Slush, Burning Down and Cambridge. Next week special showing of Comeback Kid as well as 3 Inches of Blood, Pride Tiger and The Rebel Spell.
Where: Garfinkel’s
Who: Ali Milner Local jazz chanteuse croons out originals and classics on grand piano. The EMI recording artist is Whistler’s biggest up and coming star. She recently released her self-titled debut album, and just returned from attending the Juno Awards. Show from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for Easter brunch.
Where: Fifty Two 80 Bistro Bar
Who: Cameron Chu Laid back jazz and classic sets from Whistler’s most talented piano man.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro
Who: The Hairfarmers Legends Grateful Greg and Guitar Doug, recently voted Best of Whistler Musicians, guarantee a wild time for the last Afterburn party of the season that includes a heli-ski pass giveaway. The boys rock out at 7:30 p.m. and après at 3:30 p.m.
Where: Garibaldi Lift Company (GLC)
Who: Sean Rose Rhythm and blues review from 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where: BBK’s Pub in Upper Village
Who: Murphy's Lágh High energy Celtic & Irish pub favourites from 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Who: Dr. Dave Acoustic covers from noon until 4 p.m.
Where: Second Cup
What: Jam Session Play along side the best for Whistler’s longest running jam night hosted by Kostaman. Mics, guitars, bass and percussion available. Sometimes a drum kit. Show 9 p.m.
Where: Crystal Lounge
What: Earth Sounds Didgeridoo, tamboa, and drums jam out. The more the merrier. Come and jam along. Show 3 p.m.
Where: Locals Livingroom Emporium
CLUBS AND DJs
What: Locals’ Night Get your groove on with DJ Phd. Atomic ski giveaway every week.
Where: Longhorn Saloon & Grill
What: Mixalicious Every Sunday with DJ Business or Pleasure (J.T.) dishing cool beats at 9 p.m.
Where:The Mix Lounge
What: 420 Party Nobodyreally launches his first album with B.C. talent Animal Nation, MC Project and DJ Big Jimmy Mills. Nobody Really will also be joined by faithful sidekick MC Godfrey. Check out tracks at nobodyreally.com.
Where:Moe Joe’s
Who: DJ Buddha The best in funky house for après.
Where:Merlin’s
What: Soul Kitchen Local and international DJs are at the kitchen tables. This week Shambala headliner DJ Nemesis dishes up big bassline electro. Doors 9 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
Monday, April9
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTs
What:Karaoke I Will Survive won’t sing itself, so come out to sing all your favourites with the sensational Steve Jiu.
Where:Crystal Lounge
Who: Cameron Chu Laid back jazz and classic sets from Whistler’s most talented piano man.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro
Who: Guitar Doug The man, the hair, the legend, rocks out après.
Where: Merlin’s
What: Rob Thompson Toe tapping Celtic and rock tunes from the local favourite with vocals as rich as Guinness from 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
What: Drop-in Dodgeball Bring non-marking gym sneakers and be ready to dodge, duck, dip, dive and dodge! Take the #43 bus. $5/$3. The action starts at 8 p.m.
Where: Whistler Secondary School (Alpine)
What: Open Mic Cam Salay hosts open mic inviting people to step up to play music, read poetry or just sit back and be entertained. Sign up begins at 8:30 p.m.
Where: Howe Sound Inn Pub
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 Parris The smoothest in groovin’ house and lounge beats.
Where: Maxx Fish
Tuesday, April10
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Jam Nights Every Tuesday join in the open stage with drums, guitars, basses and mics open for the taking. This week stage two of Jam competition with the individual or group garnering the most applause going on to compete April 13th for a Gitano Electric acoustic guitar.
Where: Longhorn Saloon
Who: Cameron Chu Laid back jazz and classic sets from Whistler’s most talented piano man.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro
What: Rob Thompson Toe tapping Celtic and rock tunes from the local favourite with vocals as rich as Guinness from 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
What: Herb Talk Evelyn Coggins talks about Western herbal therapy at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Locals Livingroom Emporium
CLUBS AND DJs
Who: DJ Tone The best in funky house for après from the Full Moon Party mastermind.
Where:Merlin’s
Who: DJ Miguel Migs Makes his first appearance in Whistler. The international DJ recently sold out his show at the Commodore. Joined by DJ Marques Wyatt, vocalist Lisa Shaw and sax player Tim Fuller.
Where:Garfinkel’s
What: ‘90s Night Party like you’re Nikki Sixx to one-hit wonders and old-school revisits by DJ Trix. Doors 9 p.m.
Where:Tommy’s
What: Ladies Night Hip hop, R&B and dancehall with DJ Seanski.
Where: Maxx Fish
What: Celebration Tuesdays Eighteen years running with The Faction Crew pumping break beats and hip hop.
Where: Savage Beagle
Who: Black Tusk Sound Local turntable talent on deck with DJ Scovie.
Where: Crystal Lounge
Wednesday, April11
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Whistler Jam Join Kostaman 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
Who: Cameron Chu Laid back jazz and classic sets from Whistler’s most talented piano man.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro
What: Rock Jam Wes, Jay, Steph and Jessie with acoustic rock jam 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Where: BBK’s Pub in Upper Village
What: Rob Thompson Toe tapping Celtic and rock tunes from the local favourite with vocals as rich as Guinness from 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
What: Music Bingo Test your music trivia at 8 p.m.
Where: Citta
CLUBS AND DJs
What: Industry Night Always a good time with Peacefrog.
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
What: Old School Night Spinning old school hip hop with DJ Phroh and Trevor Tatics.
Where: Maxx Fish
Who: DJ Phroh Local turntable talent for après.
Where: Merlin’s
Who: Mat the Alien International scratch wizard on deck for legendary night with hip hop, funk and breaks.
Where: Moe Joe’s
What: Toga Party Hail Caesar in your finest sheet drapery for new night. Whistler Bungee free giveaways.
Where: Savage Beagle
What: Dirty Beats This week Concord Dawn with Matty C and Kiljoy tearing up the turntables with jazz/hip hop rooted DnB. Tickets $5/$10 available at The Hub Creekside, Electric Daisy and Tommy’s. Doors 9 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
Thursday, April12
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Cameron Chu Laid back jazz and classic sets from Whistler’s most talented piano man.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro
What: Reggae Beach Party Kostaman and The Vibrations shell out plenty of live reggae grooves to go around along with spinning from DJ Phroh. Always looking for opening acts. Contact kostamanwhistler@hotmail.com.
Where: Moe Joe’s
Who: Gnar Boots Jam with the best at 9 p.m. Après with DJ Buddha.
Where: Merlin’s
What: Rob Thompson Toe tapping Celtic and rock tunes from the local favourite with vocals as rich as Guinness from 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
CLUBS AND DJs
Who: DJs Jamie & JT DJs Jamie Vale and JT lay down fat funky house and chunky electro Party Beats is famous for.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
What: Liquid Lounge Sexy downtempo groove with DJ Select-R-Us. Get there early. Always a line up for this local favourite night.
Where: Garfinkel’s
What: Overflow DJ Rosco spins dance hall, hip hop and Top 40. Girls don’t pay cover.
Where: Savage Beagle