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Friday, Dec. 21 ON STAGE What: Rapture; A Blondie Tribute Where: The Shack The Tide is High… come along and belt out Blondie hits with Siobhan Duvall. Punk rock hits Whistler with a little N.Y.C. glam. See Article.

Friday, Dec. 21

ON STAGE

What:

Rapture; A Blondie Tribute

Where:

The Shack

The Tide is High… come along and belt out Blondie hits with Siobhan Duvall. Punk rock hits Whistler with a little N.Y.C. glam. See Article.

Who:

Crash

Where:

Millennium Place, 8 p.m.

Jazz sextet livens up your Friday night, and returns again Saturday. First in the three-part jazz series Season Your Winter. See article.

Who:

DJ R3 with Swollen Members and Moka

What:

Fresh Fridays

Where:

Garfinkel’s

DJ R3 spins his local favourites alongside hip hop artists Swollen Members and Moka Only. A live-music/DJ sound experience.

What:

Malvolio; Scenes from Twelfth Night

Where:

Brackendale Art Gallery

This live dinner-theatre presentation includes Shakespearean costumes from that household of Olivia. Directed by Brad Sherry. "Some have greatness thrust upon them!"

Who:

Pete and Chad

Where:

Cinnamon Bear

Join Pete and Chad apres-ski in the Delta Whistler Resort and get toasty with a toddy, every Friday.

Who:

Whole Damn County

Where:

Moe Joe’s

Whistler’s favourite cover band strums tunes tonight at Moe Joe’s.

Who:

Hairfarmers

Where:

Merlin’s

Folky psychadelic rock from the Hairfarmers duo, with Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg on vocals.

Who:

Rob Thompson

Where:

Crystal Lounge

Live music in the lounge, fireside, at the Crystal Lodge.

Who:

Melissa Higgins

Where

: Mallard Lounge

Piano and vocals in an adult contemporary style with Melissa Higgins.

Who:

Ecclestones

Where:

Dubh Linn Gate

Celtic tunes and other ditties with the Ecclestones tonight.

Who:

The Cameron Chu Jazz Trio

Where:

The Bearfoot Bistro

Smooth jazzy sounds from Cameron and guests, as well as a glass of wine from one of the finest selections in town.

What:

Das Boot Ballet

Where:

The Boot Pub

The only place in town to enjoy adult beverages and adult entertainment.

CLUBS AND DJS

What:

Honey

Where:

Dusty’s

Beautifully sweet drippin’ honey grooves with DJ Ghetto Boy. Sweet….

What:

Passion Fridays

Where:

Tommy Africa’s

Whistler’s own DJ Erin keeps grooving all night long with an incredibly delicious mix of funky vocal house, including UK re-mixes.

Who

: DJ Peace Frog

Where:

Buffalo Bill’s

DJ Peace Frog plays all your favourites while you linger mid-week for a bevvie.

What:

Double Ought Buck

Where:

Maxx Fish

Double Ought Buck with dj brokenarrow at Maxx Fish. Classic yet nouveau sounds.

Who:

DJ Derek

Where

: Savage Beagle

Not to be disappointed, DJ Derek plays hip hop, top 40 and R&B. Come check it out.

PUBS & PATIOS

Where:

Citta’

Located in the centre of the action, it’s the top spot for people watching. Stay warm under the patio heaters or relax upstairs in the pool room.

Where:

Amsterdam Café

Party central. This little spot in the village has it all – music, food and drinks – day and night. Great place to watch or interact with the local colour.

Where

: BBK’s Pub

It’s a locals’ favourite for unwinding after a hard day. This cozy pub in the Upper Village has a fine selection of B.C. wines and micro-brewed beer, as well as an outstanding menu. Settle in on their couches for a game of cards or gab with their colourful bartenders. "We Be Smoke-free!"

Where:

Tapley’s Neighbourhood Pub

Casual atmosphere for warm conversation and cold beer. Bar staff operate a not-too-loud sound system of rock and roll numbers and the outdoor patio gives patrons the best air in the world.

Where

: Black’s Pub

Located at the base of the village gondolas, with awesome views of both mountains and the downhill bike course. Enjoy their telescope to watch the skiers or star gaze. Fabulous food, 99 brands of beer, 40 scotches.

Where:

The Brew House

For a big place, it sure has a cozy atmosphere. Great bar food and drinks, as well as a big screen TV – all the comforts of home minus the remote control. The bar staff also pump out classic rock and top 40 from the sound system.

Where:

Hoz’s Pub

Down to earth pub but still in that Whistler style. Just a hop, skip and a jump from that brisk walk on the Valley Trail in Whistler Creekside.

Saturday, Dec. 22

LIVE & LOVING IT

Who:

Groove Junky

Where:

The Shack

Come warm to the sounds of live music with Groove Junky, in the booths of the Shack.

What:

Reggae Night

Where:

Merlin’s

Reggae night from Club Shred to follow, Whistler’s best rasta party, mon.

Who:

Rob Thompson

Where:

Crystal Lounge

See Friday’s listings.

Who:

Crash

Where:

MY Place

See Friday’s listings.

Who:

Melissa Higgins

Where:

Mallard Lounge

See Friday’s listings.

Who:

Ecclestones

Where:

Dubh Linn Gate

See Friday’s listings.

Who:

Whole Damn County

Where:

Moe Joe’s

See Friday’s listings.

What:

Das Boot Ballet

Where:

The Boot Pub

See Friday’s listings.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who:

DJ Larry

Where:

Dusty’s

Season openers with tunes from Larry at the foot of the mountain. Come to the Creek!

Who:

DJ Derek

Where:

Savage Beagle

See Friday’s listings.

Who:

DJ Stoli

Where:

Garfinkel’s

Stoli mixes up your favourites for a Saturday night boogie or barfly mode.

Who:

DJ Peace Frog

Where:

Buffalo Bill’s

Peace Frog plays; check out the virtual ski machine.

Who:

DJ Marky Mark

Where:

Tommy Africa’s

Breaks and house from Marky Mark this evening.

Who:

Super Funk with DJ Keph

Where:

Maxx Fish

Tracks from DJ Keph’s mixed bag of funky tricks.

Sunday, Dec. 23

ON THE MIC

Who:

Leanne & Kyla

Where:

Dubh Linn Gate

Fresh from a tour of Eastern Canada, Leanne is back to join Kyla with songs from their album Full Tilt and other Celtic Favourites. With 500 copies sold they’ve loads to celebrate.

What:

Merlin’s Christmas Staff Party

Where:

Merlin’s

Merlin’s staffers get festive at their annual bash.

Who:

Wes Mackay

Where:

Mallard Lounge

Jazz and blues man Mr. Mackay at the Mallard tonight.

Who:

Whole Damn County

Where:

The Shack

Come hear Whistler’s fave cover band. Relax on a Sunday with a martini or tea at the Shack.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who:

DJ Ghetto Boy and DJ Czech

What

: Soul Kitchen

Where:

Tommy Africa’s

Whistler’s longest running techno night brings you funky break beats and house. Can you survive the Jungle?

Who:

DJ R3

Where:

Garfinkel’s

It’s Sunday, come hear the grooves of DJ R3 on Gin ’n Juice night.

Who:

DJ Slazz

Where:

Buffalo Bill’s

Slazz plays Bill’s tonight.

Who:

DJ Tricky

Where:

Savage Beagle

Downtempo, hip hop and jungle too.

What:

Hip Hop Night

Where:

Maxx Fish

Fresh and unique drum and bass sounds of Perfect Combo, with your host Matt the Alien.

Monday, Dec. 24

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Who:

Leanne & Kyla

Where:

Dubh Linn Gate

See Sunday’s listings.

Who:

Wes Mackay

Where:

Mallard Lounge

See Sunday’s listings.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who:

DJ Laurent de St. Laurent and Kid Kio from Tokyo

What:

Fight Club

Where:

Garfinkel’s

Two DJ’s mix it up with their own special blend, Sunday at Garf’s. Old World meets Old Whistler.

What:

Magnum Opus

Where:

Tommy Africa’s

Retro Boogie Night, eight years running. Dress to impress with your Elton John platforms to boot! Prizes for the best sequined halters and polyester anything.

What:

Shits and Giggles

Where:

Maxx Fish

DJ Spin Cat, with Scott Arkwell. Voted best DJ by the Georgia Straight readers’ poll.

What:

Drive

Where:

Savage Beagle

DJ’s Milton and Lenni playing deep and funky house.

Tuesday, Dec. 25

IN THE FLESH

Who:

Leanne & Kyla

Where:

Dubh Linn Gate

Celebrating Christmas with a Celtic twist. Sunday’s listings.

Who:

Wes Mackay

Where:

Mallard Lounge

See Sunday’s listings.

What:

Open Mic

Where:

Amsterdam Pub Café

Tune up your guitars and come jam on Tuesday. Randy, of Whistler Music is your host. Play live with Whistler’s best local musicians on the open stage.

What:

Das Boot Ballet

Where:

Boot Pub

Women celebrating Christmas in their birthday suits. See Friday’s listings.

CLUBS AND DJS

What:

Drum and Bass/Jungle Xmas Bash

Where:

Tommy Africa’s

Three DJs, three decks. Ho, ho, ho. Logic and Terminal team up with Matt the Alien, tonight at Tommy’s.

Who:

DJ Miguel Sanchez

Where:

Garfinkel’s

DJ Sanchez spins his best, tonight at Garf’s.

Who:

Xmas with DJ Seanski

Where:

Savage Beagle

The longest running hip-hop night in Whistler, with a few Christmas carols mixed in with some break beats.

What:

Disco Fever

Where:

Moe Joe’s

Still dolling out wads of cash for velour collars and really bad belt buckles. Come on out!

Wednesday, Dec. 26

ALIVE & KICKING

Who:

Wes Mackay

Where:

Mallard Lounge

See Sunday’s listings.

What:

Open Mic Night

Where:

Second Cup Café

Coffee house rock. Open floor for all musicians to croon till sunrise – well, at least to closing. Whistler Music supplies the mic, bring your own instruments and enjoy an espresso.

Who:

Leanne & Kyla

Where:

Dubh Linn Gate

See Sunday’s listings.

What:

Das Boot Ballet

Where:

Boot Pub

See Friday’s listings.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who:

Country DJ Legend Ian Shaw

Where:

Tommy Africa’s

Strap on your spurs! Whistler’s only country night at the clubs brings you honky-tonk and rockin’ rodeo sounds. Did anyone see a horse?

Who:

Matt the Alien and Kilo Cee

What:

Spare Grooves

Where:

Maxx Fish

Whistler’s premiere Hip Hop night; two DJs, four turntables, unlimited energy!

What:

Vinyl Survivor

Where:

Merlin’s

Come spin your finest, from amateurs to the professionals at Merlin’s.

Who

: DJ Czech

Where:

Garfinkel’s

DJ Czech spins beats for you, apres-ski and into vinyl mode. Get down.

What:

Wiggle

Where:

Savage Beagle

DJ Milton vs. Rabid, together at last with house music vibes.

What

: Dance night for all your local staffers

Where:

Moe Joe’s

Cut loose and tie one on at this underground dance cave.

Thursday, Dec. 27

ACOUSTICALLY INCLINED

What:

Nearly Neil

Where:

The Shack

Get out your blue jeans, babe, Neil’s back! Well, nearly back. It’s Nearly Neil Diamond, and it’s nearly crucial you be here.

Who:

Gord Oliver

Where:

Mallard Lounge

Guitar and vocals, in the style of Blue Rodeo – has it hit you yet? Come get lost together.

Who:

Steve Wright

Where:

Crystal Lounge

Warm up beside the fire with songs from Steve Wright.

Who:

Rob Thompson Duo

Where:

Dubh Linn Gate

Live music with the duo, at the Dubh Linn Gate. Get elevated, go Irish!

What:

Mike’s Hard Bad Boy Model Search

Where:

Merlin’s

Seen any hard bodies on the hill? Come shake your money maker at Merlin’s tonight.

Who:

Local jam night

Where:

Boot Pub

It’s open mic night. Come jam with musicians from around the valley with your best ditties on call.

CLUBS AND DJS

What:

Waxed

Where:

Savage Beagle

DJ Kipp with Seattle’s finest mix of hip hop and deep house.

What:

Ladies’ Night

Where:

Moe Joe’s

Ladies’ night looks good, smells good, and for the ladies… it’s all good.

Who:

MC Velvet K

What:

Disco Eruption

Where:

Tommy Africa’s

Play that funky music, white boy – the biggest disco night comes to Whistler.

What:

Locals’ Night

Where:

Garfinkel’s

Still the best locals’ night 10 years running. DJ Stoli and guest DJ Erin shake things up down below.

Who:

Remy

Where:

Maxx Fish

The mastermind of Got Snow and other guest DJs whip up your aural sensations.

Who:

DJ Peacefrog

Where:

Buffalo Bill’s

See Saturday’s listings.