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: Merlins
Thats Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg, two hot and hairy heavyweights on the local music scene to start your weekend right.
Who: WDC
Where: Moe Joes
Whistlers 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 Whistlers most popular acoustic talents.
Who: Murphys 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: Dustys
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 Africas
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 Bills
Its the right night to get out and shake it at this Friday night frenzy.
Who: DJ R3
Where: Garfinkels
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: Dustys
Fargo dish up rootsy rock, bluesy rock and contemporary rock at apres and late into the night.
Who: Leanne Lamour
Where: Hozs 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 Whistlers most popular acoustic talents.
Who: Murphys 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: Garfinkels
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 Africas
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 Bills
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 Joes
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: Blacks Pub
Blacks has got one almighty new patio, and a menu to match.
Where: Tapleys 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: Dustys
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 mans long and colourful life.
What: Punk Forever
Where: Boot Pub
Theyre 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: Merlins
Apres with a deejay and English footy on the telly from 6 p.m. for all the Brits and Euros among us.
Who: Murphys 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 Africas
DJ Grooverobber will play disco house and breakbeats for Whistlers longest running club night. Ghetto Boy opens.
What: Lets 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: Garfinkels
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 Bills
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 Joes
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 Js this weekend for their stripped down, old fashioned roots rhythms. Some of you may remember Corb from The Smalls.
Who: WDC
Where: Moe Joes
Whistlers 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: Merlins
From apres till 6 p.m., the daddy-o of the patio will be there.
What: Open Mic Jam Night
Where: Dustys
Whether you want to jam or make a mark on the music scene, join Creekside Phils 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 Bills
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 Africas
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: Blacks 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 Africas
Hailing from London, U.K, Aphrodite will play for one night only at this Tommys special event. Get ready for some of the worlds 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: Dustys
Five DJs Buddha, Trix, Clint, Neil and JC go head to head in this annual classic comp where the audience decides whos 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: Garfinkels
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 Whistlers freshest hip hop night with DJ Yann Solo MC Chop Drop.
Who: DJ Seanski
Where: Savage Beagle
New Yorks own Seanski breaks out the phattest tunes in Whistlers longest running hip hop night.
What: Disco Night
Where: Moe Joes
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 Bills
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
Whos it gonna be? After five weeks of the clap-o-meter, the judges finally get to choose Whistlers top talent. Be there to see the star in the making.
Who: Cease and Desist
Where: Buffalo Bills
Wanna be a rock star? Come on in and sing with the band karaoke style.
Who: Wes Makepeace
Where: Crab Shack
Its 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
Its amazing what you can do with wax. Catch all of the girls in all of their glory.
What: Killer Karaoke
Where: Merlins
Belt out a few tunes with your host, Luscious Lindsay.
What: Who-What-Where-Whens-Day
Where: Dustys
Trivia Night is back. Test your knowledge at NTNs Satellite trivia.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Locals Night
Where: Moe Joes
Its the real deal with all the hits and hijinx you could ask for.
What: Cash with DJ Milton
Where: Tommy Africas
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: Garfinkels
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: Dustys
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: L80s 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 Joes
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 Africas
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 Bills
DJ Peacefrog and XLR8 fill the air with rock n roll, dance floor ditties for a night you wont remember.
What: Proud to be Locals Night
Where: Garfinkels
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