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Friday, April 4 LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS What: Best of the Vancouver International Mountain Film Fest Where: MY Place The cream of the mountaineering crop of films from the 6 th Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival will be showcased, along wit

Friday, April 4

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Best of the Vancouver International Mountain Film Fest

Where: MY Place

The cream of the mountaineering crop of films from the 6 th Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival will be showcased, along with a special slide show from Grand Prize film winner, Dave Sarkany. Show starts at 7 p.m, $9.95 in advance or $13 at the door.

Who: The Hairfarmers

Where: Merlin’s

That’s Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg, two hot and hairy heavyweights on the local music scene to start your weekend right.

Who: WDC

Where: Moe Joe’s

Whistler’s favourite rock ’n’ roll band marks the start of the weekend with some damn fine classic cuts and hot originals. See story.

Who: Gordo

Where: Crystal Lounge

Blues ballads mixed in with ’60s and ’70s rock classics from one of Whistler’s most popular acoustic talents.

Who: Murphy’s Lagh

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

High energy Celtic and Irish rock.

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Old school jazz and R&B tributes with Chu and his piano.

Who: Papa Woody

Where: Pemberton Hotel

Classic Rock.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJ Buddha

Where: Dusty’s

You beddha get down to see Buddha for some good luck on the slopes this weekend. Turntable treats will be available all night long.

What: Strange Tango

Where: The Garibaldi Lift Co.

The sophisticated sounds of boudoir music by DJ Keph. Nu jazz, deep funk, Brazilectro and a touch of class.

What: Take The Bend Out

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Special guest DJ Kilocee from Vancouver brings you hip hop, funky mixes and drum ’n’ bass. Your host Ty-C will take to the mic.

Who: Free Love Fridays

Where: Maxx Fish

Hip hop, R&B and Top 40 is on the menu tonight, served up by DJ Dizzy.

Who: DJ Peace Frog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

It’s the right night to get out and shake it at this Friday night frenzy.

Who: DJ R3

Where: Garfinkel’s

Dance the night away to a mix of hip hop and R&B classics.

Saturday, April 5

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Joe Trio

Where: MY Place

This violin-cello-piano trio of seasoned performers from the orchestra world will play everything from Haydn and Shostakovich through to contemporary rock and jazz tunes.

What: Saturday Night Live

Where: Dusty’s

Fargo dish up rootsy rock, bluesy rock and contemporary rock at apres and late into the night.

Who: Leanne Lamour

Where: Hoz’s Pub

Folky, rootsy rock n roll acoustics to take you away from the village hullabaloo.

Who: Gordo

Where: Crystal Lounge

Blues ballads mixed in with ’60s and ’70s rock classics from one of Whistler’s most popular acoustic talents.

Who: Murphy’s Lagh

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

High energy Celtic and Irish rock.

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Old school jazz and R&B tributes with Chu and his piano.

Who: Papa Woody

Where: Pemberton Hotel

Classic rock.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJ R3

Where: Garfinkel’s

Spinning the best hip hop and dance around town.

Who: Superfunk

Where: Maxx Fish

Hip hop, R&B and deep fried funk courtesy of DJ Keph.

What: Off the Hook

Where: Tommy Africa’s

DJ Milton and DJ Andy Clockwork will play popular anthems, hot house and break beats at the best darn funked up party in town.

What: Revolve

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co.

DJ Digglesworth & Pedro Dias bring you delicious vibes of modern electronica, dope beats and house ’n’ break classics.

Who: DJ Peacefrog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

The master of the mainstream mix doing his things for the stags and stagettes.

Who: DJ Derek

Where: Savage Beagle

Savage love on the turntables with hip hop R&B and top 40 classics.

Who: DJ Tone Ballone

Where: Moe Joe’s

Ballone at your service playing everything you love in his own unique style.

PUBS AND PATIOS

Where: Havana Lounge

Settle in with decadent desserts and liquor coffees while watching movies of a bygone era. Non-smoking sessions at 7 p.m. Cigars welcome at 10 p.m. $15 for the movie.

Where: Casa Tapas and Wine Bar

This jazz-infused lounge bar welcomes the funky set that want a more relaxed yet sophisticated night out.

Where: Citta’

Citta’ has those long windows and big heaters that make it the place to meet and watch the world go by.

Where: The Brew House

Kick back with a locally brewed beer and enjoy a game of pool by the big log fire.

Where: Amsterdam Pub & Café

The Dam has big heaters, cool tunes and artwork, plus great meals.

Where: Black’s Pub

Black’s has got one almighty new patio, and a menu to match.

Where: Tapley’s Neighbourhood Pub

Is exactly that, neighbourly, with some of the best value pub food in Whistler and big screen sports, keno, and darts.

Sunday, April 6

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Honey Boy Edwards

Where: Dusty’s

Get down with the Delta Blues from this 88-year-old living legend, who has played with everyone from Muddy Waters to Robert Johnson. Edwards is still sharp as a tack and slick as steel performing seven decades of great music detailing this travelling music man’s long and colourful life.

What: Punk Forever

Where: Boot Pub

They’re Back! Side 67 bring their hook driven, aggressive skate punk back to the Boot and Autopussy will tear it up to get you started.

Who: WDC

Where: Crab Shack

End the week right with some top notch rock ’n’ roll from the No. 1 party band at this legendary locals’ night. See story.

Who: SJ Sage

Where: Merlin’s

Apres with a deejay and English footy on the telly from 6 p.m. for all the Brits and Euros among us.

Who: Murphy’s Lagh

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

High energy Celtic and Irish rock.

What: Open Mic night

Where: Crystal Lounge

Humble home music-makers take to the stage for a casual evening of untapped talent.

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Old school jazz and R&B tributes with Chu and his piano.

Who: Rob Funk

Where: Second Cup

Afternoon caffeine-style apres’ with the funky one.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Soul Kitchen

Where: Tommy Africa’s

DJ Grooverobber will play disco house and breakbeats for Whistler’s longest running club night. Ghetto Boy opens.

What: Let’s Go Deeper

Where: Maxx Fish

A night of deep funk and sexy house with DJ Primitive, DJ Au and Allistair from the U.K.’s Deep Cartel Groove.

What: Subphonic Elements

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co.

DJ Party Time, Dr. Deep and guests give you deadly deep house plus funky and soulful selections perfect for this alpine lounge.

Who: DJ Sweat & Agent Smith

Where: Longhorn Saloon

Chillin’ house tunes for you to slink around the saloon to.

What: Funkhopreggaedrumandbass

Where: Garfinkel’s

DJs Buddha, A.K and Phroh dust off the vinyl for a night of you-name-it music you can move to.

Who: DJ Rich

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

A funky high energy dance floor experience awaits you.

Who: DJ Def Star Dub

Where: Savage Beagle

Hip hop on down to the dance floor.

What: Sugar

Where: Moe Joe’s

Four out of five optometrists agree the ladies of Sugar are good for your eyes.

Monday, April 7

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Monday Night Madness

Where: Boot Pub

Fresh from a U.S and U.K tour, the 2003 Juno nominated Corb Lund Band bring us country classics and a new album, Five Dollar Bill, that may just nab a nod at the J’s this weekend for their stripped down, old fashioned roots rhythms. Some of you may remember Corb from The Smalls.

Who: WDC

Where: Moe Joe’s

Whistler’s favourite rock ’n’ roll studs rip it up as usual with originals, covers and some requests. See story.

Who: The Splinters

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Fiddle-driven bluegrass and Celtic jigs and reels.

What: Guitar Doug

Where: Merlin’s

From apres’ till 6 p.m., the daddy-o of the patio will be there.

What: Open Mic Jam Night

Where: Dusty’s

Whether you want to jam or make a mark on the music scene, join Creekside Phil’s band to create some unique musical magic.

What: Karaoke Night

Where: Crystal Lounge

Expect it all, the good, the bad, and the ugly. Where all the wannabes gettabe.

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Old school jazz and R&B tributes with Chu and his piano.

What: We Are Whistler Late Night

Where: Meadow Park Ice Rink

A monthly alcohol-free event for the over 19s; this time the party is on ice skates. Free entry and free rental for this Xanadu-inspired ’80s ice disco, from 8 p.m. to midnight.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJ Rich

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Contemporary classics to take to the dance floor.

What: All Over The Map Mondays

Where: Savage Beagle

An eclectic mix of contemporary classics.

What: Fresh Meat Mondays

Where: Maxx Fish

Pick over the new locals while grooving to the awesome hip hop, R&B and Top 40 of DJ R3.

What: Magnum Opus

Where: Tommy Africa’s

’80s beats at their best from the Retro Machine DJ Ryder, who pumps out memorable tracks to pump, bump and jump to.

What: Resonance

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co.

Down tempo beats and deep vocal house from DJ Milton.

Tuesday, April 8

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: The Splinters

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Fiddle-driven bluegrass and Celtic jigs and reels.

What: Open Mic Night

Where: Black’s Pub

Get cosy and cop some new talent at this impromptu showing, perhaps even play an instrument yourself.

What: Das Boot Ballet

Where: Boot Pub

A flesh fest for the fellas featuring exotic dancing girls.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Jungle ’n’ Breaks

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Hailing from London, U.K, Aphrodite will play for one night only at this Tommy’s special event. Get ready for some of the world’s best drum & bass from one of its veterans. Tickets $13 in advance from coat check. Doors open at 9 p.m.

What: Techno Vs Disco

Where: Dusty’s

Five DJs – Buddha, Trix, Clint, Neil and JC – go head to head in this annual classic comp where the audience decides who’s da boss. Dress according to your team of choice. Doors 8 p.m., Tix $10 with partial proceeds to WAG.

What: Fat Tuesday Orgasm

Where: Garfinkel’s

Sexy, sassy, hot ’n’ heavy house from DJ Shandy Rae. This night hits the spot for the sistahood with free entry b4 midnight, a fire show from Leximoon and Lush Plush on visuals.

What: Breakdance Night

Where: Maxx Fish

Break out the cardboard for Whistler’s freshest hip hop night with DJ Yann Solo MC Chop Drop.

Who: DJ Seanski

Where: Savage Beagle

New York’s own Seanski breaks out the phattest tunes in Whistler’s longest running hip hop night.

What: Disco Night

Where: Moe Joe’s

So this is where all the clothes from the Re-Use It Centre end up. Also known as Tuesday Night Fever.

Who: DJ Peace Frog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Tom foolery abounds with all the songs you love.

Wednesday, April 9

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Rahzel

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co.

The undisputed "Godfather of Noyze," Rahzel from The Roots has re-defined the beat box. To hear him is to be converted. Tix $25 in advance or $30 at the door. See story.

What: Whistler Music Search Finals

Where: Crystal Lounge

Who’s it gonna be? After five weeks of the clap-o-meter, the judges finally get to choose Whistler’s top talent. Be there to see the star in the making.

Who: Cease and Desist

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Wanna be a rock star? Come on in and sing with the band karaoke style.

Who: Wes Makepeace

Where: Crab Shack

It’s Industry Night with Wes playing acoustic covers and originals to get you over the weekly hump.

Who: The Splinters

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Fiddle-driven bluegrass and Celtic jigs and reels.

What: Das Boot Ballet

Where: Boot Pub

It’s amazing what you can do with wax. Catch all of the girls in all of their glory.

What: Killer Karaoke

Where: Merlin’s

Belt out a few tunes with your host, Luscious Lindsay.

What: Who-What-Where-Whens-Day

Where: Dusty’s

Trivia Night is back. Test your knowledge at NTN’s Satellite trivia.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Locals’ Night

Where: Moe Joe’s

It’s the real deal with all the hits and hijinx you could ask for.

What: Cash with DJ Milton

Where: Tommy Africa’s

The U.K.’s Justin Harris, best known as DJ/Producer with Music for Freaks, joins resident DJ Milton behind the decks. Win $100 Cash and a VIP Card at 1 a.m. in the Cash Wednesday Draw.

What: Spare Grooves

Where: Maxx Fish

Mat the Alien and Kilo Cee show off their talents on four turntables, with special guest MCs every week.

What: Retro Strikes Back

Where: Garfinkel’s

Everything from disco to ’90s, brought to you by DJ Timeline.

Who: DJ Def Dubs

Where: Savage Beagle

Deft mix-it-up moves from DJ Dubs.

Thursday, April 10

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Lorne Elliott

Where: MY Place

A one man show combining comedy and music, monologues, jokes and a unique style all his own guaranteed to get you laughing. See story.

Who: Suzanne Wilson

Where: Crystal Lounge

Warm and thoughtful folky pop rock acoustic from this sweet voiced singer-songwriter.

Who: The Splinters

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Fiddle-driven bluegrass and Celtic jigs and reels.

Who: Cold Snap

Where: Boot Pub

Live rock ’n’ roll, a pool tourney and no pretence.

What: Honey Thursdays

Where: Dusty’s

Acoustic gems from Erin Dennis.

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro

Old jazz standards, contemporary R&B with a piano and guest vocalists.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJ Tanner

Where: Savage Beagle

Return of the digital underdogg. Locals night with ladies free before 11 p.m.

What: L’80s Nite

Where: Maxx Fish

Retro-bution for the ladies with DJ Mister Fister playing all the trax you forgot you loved.

What: Foam Party

Where: Moe Joe’s

Come and party Ibiza style. Dance, clean behind your ears and perhaps even get a rub down all in the name of fun.

What: Eye Candy

Where: Tommy Africa’s

DJ Bohdisava from Calgary will take you through the hits you love to hear from hip hop, Top 40 to funky beats. No cover for ladies.

Who: DJ Lee

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co.

Playing deep, funk house and thought-evoking music.

What: Thirstdays

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

DJ Peacefrog and XLR8 fill the air with rock ’n’ roll, dance floor ditties for a night you won’t remember.

What: Proud to be Locals’ Night

Where: Garfinkel’s

DJ Erin and DJ Rich Trix rev up this legendary locals’ night with house anthems and contemporary classics.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Murder Mystery Play, MY Place, April 11

World Ski & Snowboard Festival, April 11-20.

Tala, Boot Pub, April 14

Snowsk8 Party with Stir Fry Collective, GLC, April 14