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Pique to Valley Listings Feb. 14-20

Friday, Feb. 14 LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS What: Out Of Bounds Film Festival Where: Village 8 cinemas Far From Heaven all day, Circuit at 2 p.m., Drift at 4:15 p.m., Notorious Cho at 7 p.m., Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell at 9:30 p.m. See story.

Friday, Feb. 14

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Out Of Bounds Film Festival

Where: Village 8 cinemas

Far From Heaven all day, Circuit at 2 p.m., Drift at 4:15 p.m., Notorious Cho at 7 p.m., Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell at 9:30 p.m. See story.

What: Tango Paradiso

Where: MY Place

Go back to the sultry days in the bordellos and bars of Argentina with this talented jazz quartet paired with authentic tango dancers.

What: Seduction

Who: Wassabi Collective

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co.

A love nest of latex, leather and lace proportions. Dress raunchy, romantic or risque and groove to the soulful sounds and sights on stage.

What: Valentine’s Day Dating Game

Where: Merlin’s

The Hairfarmers host a ’70s style game show to help you all hook up.

What: Valentine’s Day Dinner Dance

Where: Pemberton Legion

A three-course dinner and live music with Jack Reynold’s Jazz Trio for just $12.

Who: Anne Fernando and Cameron Chu

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Anne Fernando, making it big in New York with Alicia Keys’ magician Clive Davis, joins her old pal Cameron for a jazz and R&B tribute.

Who: Suzanne Wilson

Where: Crystal Lounge

Contemporary pop and rock covers plus a few originals.

What: The Taylor & Kerr Blues Band

Where: Crab Shack

Roses are red, violets are blue, R&B’s where it’s at and you should be too.

Who: The Splinters

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

World class fiddler Shannon Saunders leads this high energy Irish Celtic trio.

What: Das Boot Ballet

Where: Boot Pub

Exotic dancing girls help the boys relax after a busy week.

Who: Swallow

Where: Pemberton Hotel

Classic Rock

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJ Love

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Ladies in free tonight when escorted by their Valentine.

Who: DJ R3

Where: Garfinkel’s

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

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 Of Fridays

Where: Tommy Africa’s

DJ Mat the Alien dusts off tracks from the archives, old skool hip hop, funky mixes and drum ’n’ bass. Ty-C takes the mic.

Who: Free Love Fridays

Where: Maxx Fish

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

Who: Works

Where: Dusty’s

An interplay of turntables and live musicians hosted by DJ Buddha.

Who: DJ Derek

Where: Savage Beagle

Derek dominates the decks with hip hop, R&B and Top 40.

Saturday, Feb. 15

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Out Of Bounds Film Festival

Where: Village 8 cinemas

Far From Heaven all day, Elvira’s Haunted Hills at 2 p.m., AKA at 4:15 p.m., Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell at 7 p.m., Notorious Cho at 9:30 p.m. See story.

What: Watchers Of The Sky

Where: MY Place

Go stargazing with local guru John Nemy, who will take you on a magical journey into the world above through music, photos and news from NASA. See story.

Who: Crowd Control Collective

Where: Crab Shack

Jazzy urban syles, hip hop sounds and nu skool rhymes from a fine fusion of west coast talent including Kilo Cee, Ty-C, Lost Tribes of the Sun and jazz bassist Chris Terry.

Who: Leanne Lamour

Where: Hoz’s Pub

Roots and rock acoustic gems and a whole lot Lamour from the Queen of Creekside.

Who: Suzanne Wilson

Where: Crystal Lounge

Contemporary pop and rock covers plus a few originals.

What: Saturday Night Live

Where: Dusty’s

Those bad boys, The Hairfamers, rock out with a four-piece band.

Who: The Splinters

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

World class fiddler Shannon Saunders leads this high energy Irish Celtic trio.

Who: Lee Aaron and Cameron Chu

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro

Juno award winning rocker turned jazz singer, Lee Aaron, joins Cameron for a show to remember.

Who: Swallow

Where: Pemberton Hotel

Classic rock.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Off the Hook

Where: Tommy Africa’s

DJ Milton and the go-go girls bring you the best darn funky house party in town.

Who: Superfunk

Where: Maxx Fish

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

What: Revolve

Where: The GLC

Dr. Digglesworth and Pedro D. habituate this exclusive alpine lounge with dope beats, bumpin' house and big breaks.

Who: DJ R3

Where: Garfinkel’s

Spinning the best hip hop and dance.

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

A drinkin’ and dancin’ kind of place for a whole lot of fun.

PUBS AND PATIOS

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, Feb. 16

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Lee Aaron and Cameron Chu

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro

Juno award winning rocker turned jazz singer Lee Aaron joins Cameron for a night to remember.

Who: WDC

Where: The Crab Shack

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

What: Punk Night

Where: Boot Pub

Let blonde bombshell Siobhan Duvall charm you with her pumped up punk rock power pop. Opening will be vamp rockers, Mr. Underhill.

Who: BigMuff

Where: Garfinkel’s

Diva-driven vixen rock at its best. Wild melodic vocals and big guitar sounds.

Who: The Splinters

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

World class fiddler Shannon Saunders leads this high energy Irish Celtic trio.

What: Open Mic night

Where: Crystal Lounge

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

Who: Rob Funk

Where: Second Cup

Afternoon caffeine-style apres’ with the funky one.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Stella Sunday

Where: Merlin’s

DJ Chilli plays apres’ from 3 p.m. til late. English football on TV.

Who: DJ Richie Rich

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

A high energy dance floor to welcome the President’s Day partiers.

Who: DJ Def Star Dub

Where: Savage Beagle

Hip hop on down to the dance floor.

Who: Hypnotist Dr. Chaos

Where: Maxx Fish

The doctor is back by popular demand.

What: Sugar

Where: Moe Joe’s

Funky tunes and foxy ladies behind the bar.

What: Subphonic Elements

Where: The GLC

Dr. Digglesworth and guests fill the lab with deep, dropping house and breakbeat.

Monday, Feb. 17

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Dave Crowley Band

Where: Boot Pub

Hrockers playing a mix of faves and originals from the hellish halls of metal’s finest.

Who: WDC

Where: Moe Joe’s

Whistler’s favourite cover band marks the start of the new week with some damn fine rock ’n’ roll.

What: Open Mic Night

Where: Dusty’s

Whether you want to jam or make your big break, this night’s for you. Choose your instrument and join the band for some musical magic.

What: Guitar Doug

Where: Merlin’s

From apres’ onwards, he’ll be there.

What: Karaoke Night

Where: Crystal Lounge

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

Who: Lee Aaron and Cameron Chu

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro

Juno award winning rocker turned jazz singer, Lee Aaron joins Cameron for a night to remember.

Who: Larry Matthews

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

High energy classic Irish and Celtic hits.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJ Suv from Reprazent

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co.

Suv might be best known for his work with Roni Size but that’s all changing with his first solo LP blending desert sounds on the underground urban dance floors. See story.

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: All Over The Map Mondays

Where: Savage Beagle

An eclectic mix of contemporary classics.

Who: DJ Richie Rich

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Heli-ski parties for apres and mainstream madness all night.

Tuesday, Feb. 18

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Larry Matthews

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

High energy classic Irish and Celtic hits.

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: Trivia Night

Where: Dusty’s

Test your knowledge with NTN Satellite Trivia all night long.

What: Bingo Night

Where: Merlin’s

Special fundraiser for the 24 hour relay. No cover.

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

Celebrate the grand opening of Vinyl Lab Record Stores in Vancouver and Whistler. Drum & bass and breaks with Split Milk and Skip EZ.

What: Ladies Night

Where: Garfinkel’s

A gorgeous night filled with sexxy house from DJ Shandy Rae. Male go-go dancers, a fashion and fire show and free entry before 10:30.

Who: DJ Yann Solo

Where: Maxx Fish

Whistler’s freshest hip hop night.

What: Disco Night

Where: Moe Joe’s

Put together your best disco duds and boogie.

Who: DJ Peacefrog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Shake your bootie for all the classics.

Wednesday, Feb. 19

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Candye Kane

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co.

This ex porn queen and plus size model, divorced bisexual Jewish mom can sure belt out a tune. The strong and sexy singer just won a best blues award for the seventh time. Come see why. See story.

Who: Xavier Rudd

Where: Dusty’s

The didgeridoo and drum master from Down Unda at his last gig for the winter in Canada. See story.

What: The Totally Hip

Where: Crab Shack

This rock solid lineup of talented musicians play homage to the Tragically Hip.

What: Spread Eagle

Where: Merlin’s

Because punks rock when punk rocks.

Who: Cease and Desist

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

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

Who: Larry Matthews

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

High energy classic Irish and Celtic hits.

What: Das Boot Ballet

Where: Boot Pub

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

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Lifted with Milton

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Join Milton and guest vocalist Ingrid Hakanson on a journey of voice and music.

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.

What: Locals’ night

Where: Moe Joe’s

This locals’ night is the real deal with the Bob Funk Band.

Thursday, Feb. 20

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Whistler Film Festival 2010 Showcase

Where: MY Place

Adventure films by local favourites. Treetop Film's Fourplay and The Gathering Collective's Clockwork at 7 p.m, and the return of the National Film Board of Canada's production Ski Bums at 9 p.m. Tickets $10.

Who: Larry Matthews

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

High energy classic Irish and Celtic hits.

Who: Cold Snap

Where: The Boot

Live rock ’n’ roll.

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro

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

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Mardi Gras Carnival

Where: Moe Joe’s

Another Nasty Nymphs production full of flesh, fantasy and plenty of beads.

What: L’80s Night Retrobution

Where: Maxx Fish

Ladies free all night as DJ Mr. Fister plays all the trax you forgot you loved.

What: Eye Candy with Kori K

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Funky anthems and some top 40 faves from Kori K. Go-go girls and free cover for ladies makes the night even sweeter.

Who: Mat the Alien

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co.

Playing sexy funk and thought-evoking music.

What: Thirstdays

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

DJ Peacefrog fills the air with love.

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.

Who: DJ Tanner Hall

Where: Savage Beagle

Spinning hip hop all night long.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Glenn Mishaw, Crystal Lounge, Feb. 21

The bluehouse, MY Place, Feb. 21

Nearly Neil Diamond, Crab Shack, Feb. 25

Vagina Monologues, MY Place, Feb. 28