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., Dont Ask, Dont 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: Valentines Day Dating Game
Where: Merlins
The Hairfarmers host a 70s style game show to help you all hook up.
What: Valentines Day Dinner Dance
Where: Pemberton Legion
A three-course dinner and live music with Jack Reynolds 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&Bs where its 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 Bills
Ladies in free tonight when escorted by their Valentine.
Who: DJ R3
Where: Garfinkels
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 Africas
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: Dustys
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, Elviras Haunted Hills at 2 p.m., AKA at 4:15 p.m., Dont Ask, Dont 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: Hozs 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: Dustys
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 Africas
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: Garfinkels
Spinning the best hip hop and dance.
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
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: 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, 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: Garfinkels
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: Merlins
DJ Chilli plays apres from 3 p.m. til late. English football on TV.
Who: DJ Richie Rich
Where: Buffalo Bills
A high energy dance floor to welcome the Presidents 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 Joes
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 metals finest.
Who: WDC
Where: Moe Joes
Whistlers favourite cover band marks the start of the new week with some damn fine rock n roll.
What: Open Mic Night
Where: Dustys
Whether you want to jam or make your big break, this nights for you. Choose your instrument and join the band for some musical magic.
What: Guitar Doug
Where: Merlins
From apres onwards, hell 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 thats 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 Africas
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 Bills
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: Blacks Pub
Get cosy and cop some new talent at this impromptu showing, perhaps even play an instrument yourself.
What: Trivia Night
Where: Dustys
Test your knowledge with NTN Satellite Trivia all night long.
What: Bingo Night
Where: Merlins
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 Africas
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: Garfinkels
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
Whistlers freshest hip hop night.
What: Disco Night
Where: Moe Joes
Put together your best disco duds and boogie.
Who: DJ Peacefrog
Where: Buffalo Bills
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: Dustys
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: Merlins
Because punks rock when punk rocks.
Who: Cease and Desist
Where: Buffalo Bills
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
Its amazing what you can do with wax. Catch the girls in all their glory.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Lifted with Milton
Where: Tommy Africas
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: 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.
What: Locals night
Where: Moe Joes
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 Joes
Another Nasty Nymphs production full of flesh, fantasy and plenty of beads.
What: L80s 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 Africas
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 Bills
DJ Peacefrog fills the air with love.
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.
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