Thursday, April19
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Outdoor Concert Series Free outdoor concert with Finger Eleven and The Dudes at 2:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m.
Where: Skier’s Plaza
Who: Cameron Chu Laid back jazz and classic sets from Whistler’s most talented piano man.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro
Who: Trouble Trevor Andrew Snowboard legend cranks out live show hosted by Burton and the Wildcats.
Where: Buffalo Bill’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 4-7 p.m.
Where: Fifty Two 80 Bistro Bar
Who: G Willy Always a fun time with this high-energy local.
Where: Crystal Lounge
Who: Guitar Doug The man, the hair, the legend. Doug strums tunes worth a toast of your pint from 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
CLUBS AND DJs
What: Girl Powder The Pink Party lines up all girl DJs, go-go dancers to celebrate night of empowerment, charity and sexiness. Special guest appearance by band Milka. Ticket proceeds benefit breast cancer research and awareness. Pink clothing encouraged. Tickets $10 if wearing pink, $20 if not. Doors 8 p.m.
Where: Moe Joe’s
What: Race Jam Party North Face hosts a VIP Pre-Race Party at 7 p.m. Includes special showing of Teton Gravity Research’s best ski and snowboard footage. Raises funds for the Canadian Avalanche Centre Fundraiser. Maestro entertains the crowds at 8 p.m.
Where: Cinnamon Bear Bar at Hilton
What: Rail Session Afterparty Guess hosts an après, après ski party at 10:30 p.m.
Where: Garibaldi Lift Company (GLC)
What: Party Beats DJs Jamie Vale, Mike Grefner and JT lay down fat funky house and chunky electro for the Party Beats. Doors 9 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
What: VIP World Meet Snowboard.com hosts global party.
Where: Garfinkel’s
What: Pajama Party PJs, lingerie anything night time goes.
Where: Maxx Fish
What: Overflo Special this week DJ Flipout of Beat 94.5 Traffic Jam fame joins DJ Rosco for hip hop, dancehall and rare grooves. Doors 9 p.m.
Where: Savage Beagle
Friday, April20
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Fashion Exposed All of next season’s hottest trends take to the runway showcasing everything from surf and beach wear to lingerie and mountain wear. Show 9 p.m. Doors 8 p.m. Tickets $15.
Where: Telus Conference Centre
What: Outdoor Concert Series Free outdoor concert with Toots and the Maytals, Zaki Ibrahim and Hairfarmers at 2:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m.
Where: Skier’s Plaza
Who: Toots and the Maytals Feel the ragga love at the Kokanee Freeride Club Series. Admission is free. Show 9 p.m.
Where: Moe Joe’s
What: Festival Party Malibu Rum Party with Geronimo headlining a couple of reggae bands at 6 p.m.
Where: Longhorn Saloon
What: Fundraising Films Escape Route and Dynafit present First Descents - a collection of skiing firsts. Films include Max et sa Belle Mere ; I Ski, You Ski, Love Ski ; Timeless , Gasherbrum II and Le Ali Al Piedi . Films give way to local DJ show to raise funds for the Alpine Club of Canada.
Where: Cinnamon Bear Bar at Hilton
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 evening show at 8:30 p.m.
Where: Merlin’s
Who: Slackstring Hear music from Roam and The Collective films from California boys. Advance $10 tickets or $15 at the door.
Where: Garibaldi Lift Company (GLC)
Who: 420 Party Music from festival mainstage talent Animal Nation along with MC Project and Def Poets.
Where: Dusty’s
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
What: Mixer Party It’s Martinis at Midnight again where plus 30 crowd sips new elixirs every month.Clinking from 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Fairmont Chateau
Who: Cam Salay Covers from local favourite.
Where: Black’s Pub
Who: Dr. Dave It’s exactly what the doctor ordered with folk, rock acoustics.
Where: Crystal Lounge
What: Kook Show 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: Ski Bunny Run! Snowboard.com hosts the hottest ski bunny in Whistler contest with lots of giveaways.
Where: Garfinkel’s
What: Heat Friday Snowboard.com hosts local DJs at the tables.
Where: Savage Beagle
What: Beach Break Puf the Majic DJ plays retro, Top 40 and hot R&B for O’Neill beach party with bikini contest, free barbecue and giveaways. Half price cover for beach wear. Doors 9 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
What: Funky Fridays DJ Jamie Vale on deck.
Where: Maxx Fish
Saturday,April21
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Outdoor Concert Series Free outdoor concert with Roz Bell and Robertson from 2:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m.
Where: Skier’s Plaza
What: Playstation Big Air Rahzel, Prevail, Red One and Zaki rock out for the final competition of Big Air. Concert starts at 7 p.m. Big Air at 8 p.m. Free.
Where: Skier’s Plaza
What: Jam Party The World Backcountry Freeride Jam Party features silent auction fundraiser, image display and Radical Reels film. Show 7 p.m.
Where: Chateau Whistler
What: Big Air Afterparty Rock it out with riders and industry VIPs.
Where: Garibaldi Lift Company (GLC)
Who: Slackstring Easy beach vibes after Big Air adrenaline.
Where: Longhorn Saloon
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: Whoossh Retro Party Hosted by drag divas Ms. Willie Taylor and Ms. Petra Fidewood. A gay and lesbian fundraising event for GALE. Show 9 p.m. $8 cover.
Where: South Side Diner
Who: Cameron Chu Laid back jazz and classic sets from Whistler’s most talented piano man.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro
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 3:30 p.m.
Where: Citta
Who: Spy Vs. Spy Dave Morris and Chris Munro prove two is better than one.
Where: Crystal Lounge
Who: Papa Josh Starts with jazz and blues at 8 p.m. then slides into funk and groove to keep crowds dancing until 1 a.m. Cover $2.
Where: Pony Espresso in Pemberton
What: Kook Show 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
What: DJ Experience International turntable talent joins forces with locals including the likes of Mat the Alien, Tall Paul, Lawnchair Generals and DJ Tazix. Party rocks from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. Tickets $35.
Where: Telus Conference Centre
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: Top Secret Concert Snowboard.com is mums the word.
Where: Garfinkel’s
Sunday, April22
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Outdoor Concert Series Free outdoor concert with The Beautiful Girls, Slackstring and Hayley Sales at 2:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m.
Where: Skier’s Plaza
Who: Trouble Trevor Andrew Snowboard legend cranks out live show hosted by Burton and the Wildcats.
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
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 evening show at 8:30 p.m. Year end party.
Where: Merlin’s
Who: The Beautiful Girls Famed Aussie band who raps to resolectric and grooves with acoustic. Guest appearance from Universal recording artist Hayley Sales. Tickets $20.
Where: Dusty’s
What: Punk Night Garf’s throws staff party this Sunday. Punk Night resumes April 29.
Where: Garfinkel’s
Who: Cameron Chu Laid back jazz and classic sets from Whistler’s most talented piano man.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro
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 and Push n’ Play. Last week for Atomic ski giveaway.
Where: Longhorn Saloon & Grill
What: Earth Day Celebrate going green with Hilltrip. Show includes Kostaman and The Vibrations along with showing of local artists Angie Nolan, Krista, Chili Thom,. Feet Banks and Animal Nation. Admission is $10. Benefits Surfrider Foundation. Show 7 p.m.
Where: Maxx Fish
What: Chickalicious Every Sunday with DJ Business or Pleasure (J.T.) dishing cool beats at 9 p.m. Chance to win Skyline passes.
Where:The Mix Lounge
What: Soul Kitchen Local and international DJs are at the kitchen tables. This week DJ Lon with funky breaks and electro remixes to make the go gos shake. Doors 9 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
Monday, April23
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
What: Concert Series Jack Daniels presents Ontario punk band Seconds to Go with local boys Forever Ends. Doors 9 p.m.
Where: Moe Joe’s
Who: Tennessee Three This isn’t a tribute band, but the real thing. The Man in Black’s original backing band plays all of your Johnny Cash favourites. Show 9 p.m. Tickets $20.
Where: Garibaldi Lift Company (GLC)
What: Blades of Glory It’s the untold story of Lee Fink who is a 51 year old man who is training for the Olympics in figure skating. Show to raise funds for his efforts. The Whistler Music Collective plays at 4 p.m. with Def Noise starting at 10 p.m. Admission is free with donation boxes around the bar.
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: Dodgeball Grand Finale Sign up for a team or cheer players on who compete for $500 cash prize, sponsored in part by Scotia Bank. Sign up eight person team to p lay by calling Kiran at 604-935-8372. Starts at 7 p.m.
Where: Whistler Secondary School
CLUBS AND DJs
What: ‘80s Night DJ Ryder spins hip-hop classics, dance floor anthems and hair-rock that takes you way back. Half-price cover cover for ‘80s outfits. Doors 9 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
TuesdayApril24
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
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
CLUBS AND DJs
Who: Old Vs. New School DJ Diamond Doug drops old school house classics at 9:30 p.m. then Mikas takes over with progressive and trance beats. Free before 10:30 p.m. $5 thereafter.
Where:Merlin’s
Who: ‘90s Night Celebrate a decade of one-hit wonders with DJ Trix. Doors 9 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
What: Ladies Night Hip hop, R&B and dancehall with DJ Seanski.
Where: Maxx Fish
What: Celebration Tuesdays Snowboard.com hosts regular night with hip hop talent The Faction Sound Crew.
Where: Savage Beagle
What: King of the Hill Party it up with Kostaman and DJ Phroh live. Show 8 p.m.
Where: Crystal Lounge
Wednesday, April25
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
What: Earth Sounds Didgeridoo, tamboa, and drums jam out. The more the merrier. Come and jam along. Show 8 p.m.
Where: Locals Livingroom Emporium
CLUBS AND DJs
Who: Mat the Alien International scratch wizard on deck for legendary night with hip hop, funk and breaks.
Where: Moe Joe’s
What: Dirty Beats This week Loose Cannons fire off bastardized funk with rock-infused breakbeats. Doors 9 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
Thursday, April26
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: 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: 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
What: Party Beats DJs Jamie Vale, Mike Grefner and JT lay down fat funky house and chunky electro. Doors 9 p.m.
Where: Tommy Africa’s
What: Overflo DJ Rosco spins dance hall, hip hop and Top 40. Girls don’t pay cover.
Where: Savage Beagle