Friday, Feb. 20
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Adventure Film Showcase
Where: MY (Millennium) Place
A special screening of two hits from the 2003 Whistler Film Festival: historical climbing documentary and Peoples Choice Award winner In the Shadow of the Chief, and Pororoca: Surfing the Amazon. Part of Celebration 2010-Whistler Arts Showcase. 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Tickets $10. Ph: 604-935-8410.
Who: Cameron Chu with Bobby Taylor
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Piano-man Chu and special guest Motown soul-daddy Taylor set the mood with old-time soul and R&B favourites.
Who: Rob Thompson
Where: Crystal Lounge
Easy-going rock n roll hits with a touch of the blues.
Who: Guitar Doug
Where: Merlins
Whistlers legendary acoustic rocker ski bum at après and back again to finish the night off right.
Who: Bally Oak
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
The high-spirited guitar and fiddle duo cover all the Irish classics. Music worth a toast of your pint.
Who: WDC
Where: Moe Joes
Rock covers by Moe Joes regulars.
What: Rob Funk Fridays
Where: Blacks Pub
Easy-going rock tunes with the local singer/guitarist.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Buck-naked babes lose the tutus and flaunt their flexibility. Bring tips.
Who: Still Smokin
Where: Pemberton Hotel
Classic rock.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ buddha
Where: Dustys
Hip-hop, metal, rock, reggae expect the unexpected.
Who: DJ Rob Banks
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
A funky après set of R&B, soul, hip-hop and reggae. 3-7 p.m.
Who: DJ R3
Where: Garfinkels
Hip-hop, Top 40 and dance tracks all night long.
What: DJ Keph
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Sexy lounge grooves, nu-jazz and breaks.
Who: DJ Peace Frog
Where: Buffalo Bills
Mainstream dance floor faves to kick off another crazy weekend.
What: Flavour Fridays
Where: Tommy Africas
Hip-hop and R&B hits from DJ Rob Banks. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Who: DJ Derek
Where: Savage Beagle
Dropping the best Top 40 hip-hop and R&B in the red lounge and down below. Doors at 8:30 p.m.
Who: DJ Rich
Where: Maxx Fish
Top 40 dance tunes.
Saturday, Feb. 21
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: The Hairfarmers
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Après with acoustic rocker ski bums Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg playing everything from Johnny Cash to Bob Marley to who knows what else.
Who: Little Brother
What: Saturday Night Live
Where: Dustys
Vancouver-based acoustic guitar and percussion trio featuring Grateful Gregs little brother Wes, whos every bit as talented as his Hairfarmer bro. Greg says hell join in for a few.
Who: Rob Thompson
Where: Crystal Lounge
Easy-going rock n roll hits with a touch of the blues.
Who: Bally Oak
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
The high-spirited guitar and fiddle duo cover all the Irish classics. Music worth a toast of your pint.
Who: Cameron Chu with Bobby Taylor
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Piano-man Chu and special guest Motown soul-daddy Taylor set the mood with old-time soul and R&B favourites.
Who: Cease & Desist
Where: Monks Grill
Classic rock tunes at the hillside grill in the Blackcomb Benchlands. 2:305:30 p.m.
Who: Mother Superior & The Rhythm Method
Where: Blends
Live acoustic café jazz from 3 to 4 p.m.
Who: Rob Funk
Where: Second Cup
Guitar tunes on weekend afternoons for those who want to sit and sip their coffee.
Who: Still Smokin
Where: Pemberton Hotel
Classic rock.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Milton
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Upbeat funky house tracks in the hillside lounge.
Who: DJ Tone Ballone
Where: Moe Joes
Pop, rock and dance tunes that get em dancing on the pool table.
What: 2 Kinky
Where: Crab Shack
DJs Loki and Topcat start the evening off with down-tempo jazzy beats at dinnertime, then turn it up for the late night lounge partiers.
Who: DJ Buddha
Where: Merlins
Buddha is one with everything from Top 40 to hip-hop to reggae, at après and back again in the evening.
Who: DJ Derek
Where: Savage Beagle
A mix of hip-hop, R&B & Top 40 dance tunes for chilling in the upstairs lounge or getting down in the bass-ment. Doors at 8:30 p.m.
Who: DJ Rob Banks
Where: Garfinkels
Garfs Gone Wild Top 40 dance tunes and hip-hop grooves.
Who: DJ Peace Frog
Where: Buffalo Bills
Mainstream tunes get the dance floor rockin.
What: Goodtimes with DJ Trix
Where: Tommy Africas
Trix is for kids that know how to shake it on the dance floor. Top 40, hip-hop and funky house tracks. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
LOUNGES, PUBS AND PATIOS
Where: Longhorn Saloon
The prime-positioned bar and patio is internationally renowned as an après spot.
Where: Mallard Lounge at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler
A classic bar for the premium scotch-on-the-rocks set.
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
A high-ceilinged room on top of the Whistler Village Gondola station with a sunny deck for checking out hillside action.
Where: Casa Tapas and Wine Bar
The jazzy lounge bar welcomes the funky set that want a relaxed yet more sophisticated night out.
Where: Citta
Cittas has nice long windows and a big deck in the Village Square making it the ideal place to meet or watch the world go by. Voted Best Local Hangout in the Piques 2003 Best of Whistler poll.
Where: The BrewHouse
Kick back with a locally brewed beer and play a game of pool or two in the casual atmosphere by the creek.
Where: Amsterdam Pub & Café
Right in the heart of Whistler Village. Cool tunes, funky design and a great heated patio perfect for people-watching.
Where: Blacks Pub
A cozy spot overlooking the plaza by the Whistler and Blackcomb gondolas.
Where: Tapleys Neighbourhood Pub
The games always on the big screen TV, plus keno, darts and some of the best value pub food in Whistler.
Where: BBKs Pub
A small, friendly spot in the heart of Blackcomb Village with bartenders who know their wines and a unique photo gallery.
Where: Merlins
The popular spot at the base of Blackcomb serves up gigantic platters of nachos. Open seven days a week for après and beyond.
Where: Hozs Pub
In old Creekside, enjoy a true Whistler original with an excellent patio for watching the sun set.
Where: Dustys
A big room with a fantastic fireplace the place to be for Creekside après.
Sunday, Feb. 22
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Whistler Youth Authors Reading
Where: MY (Millennium) Place
Local youth authors are joined by Vancouver writer Kevin Chong for readings and discussion. Part of Celebration 2010 Whistler Arts Showcase. Event starts 5 p.m. Ph: 604-935-8410.
What: Literary Leanings
Where: Ulis Flipside
Food, drink and lively literary discussion featuring Vancouver writers Karen X. Tulchinsky and Lee Henderson and members of the Whistler Writers Group, a.k.a.The Vicious Circle. Part of Celebration 2010 Whistler Arts Showcase. Event starts 8 p.m. Ph: 604-935-8410.
Who: Mother Superior & The Rhythm Method
Where: Blends
Live acoustic café jazz from 3 to 4 p.m.
Who: Rob Funk
Where: Second Cup
Chill guitar tunes on weekend afternoons for those who want to sit and sip their coffee.
Who: S.T.R.E.E.T.S.
What: The Punk Night
Where: Boot Pub
The Whistler anti-club crowd gets a visit from the notorious Vancouver skate-punk band. Tickets $5 at the door. Ph: 604-932-3338.
Who: WDC
Where: Crab Shack
High-energy classic rock, metal and pop-punk covers.
Who: Cameron Chu with Bobby Taylor
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Piano-man Chu and special guest Motown soul-daddy Taylor set the mood with old-time soul and R&B favourites.
What: Open Mic night
Where: Crystal Lounge
Humble shower singers and basement guitar gods take the stage for a casual evening of untapped talent.
Who: Bally Oak
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
The high-spirited guitar and fiddle duo cover all the Irish classics. Music worth a toast of your pint.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Soul Kitchen 11 th Anniversary Party
Where: Tommy Africas
The granddaddy of Whistler club nights celebrates its 11 th birthday with founder DJ Czech and old-timer Vinyl Ritchie on the decks, MC Curtis Santiago on the mic and super-go-go dancers Ace and Heather on the stages. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Who: DJ Kio-san
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Upbeat lounge grooves for the après crowd from 3 to 7 p.m.
Who: DJ Buddha
Where: Merlins
An après set of everything from Top 40, to hip-hop, to reggae, to rock.
Who: DJ Noel
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Funk Royale in the hillside lounge.
What: Jägermeister Olympics
Where: Garfinkels
A locals appreciation party at the locals favourite place to party.
Who: DJ NT
Where: Buffalo Bills
Its Saturday night all over again! Supercharged mainstream dance faves to keep the weekend alive.
Who: DJ Rosco
Where: Savage Beagle
Hip-hop and R&B from Montreals finest. Doors at 8:30 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 23
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Literary Leanings
Where: Ulis Flipside
Food, drink and lively literary discussion featuring Vancouver writer Annabel Lyon and members of the Whistler Writers Group, a.k.a. The Vicious Circle. Part of Celebration 2010 Whistler Arts Showcase. Event starts 8 p.m. Ph: 604-935-8410.
What: Rockstar Night
Where: Buffalo Bills
Got a rock n roll fantasy? Locals Leth Dodis rock the house all night and if youre ready, willing and able theyll let you sing.
Who: Doundounba
Where: Boot Pub
Monday Madness features West African world-beat dancehall jams from the Vancouver-based band. Ph: 604-932-3338.
Who: Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Fiddle-driven Celtic, Irish and easy-rock tunes from a pair of local legends. Music worth a toast of your pint.
What: Karaoke Night
Where: Crystal Lounge
Come by in the evening and belt out a rocker to celebrate making it through another crazy weekend.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Piano-man Chu sets the mood with lots of soul and R&B and jazzy lounge favourites.
What: Open Mic Night
Where: Dustys
Open stage opportunity for aspiring rockers hosted by Creekside Phil and Grateful Greg locals with a show or two under their belts. All skill levels welcome.
What: Open Mic Night
Where: Moe Joes
An on-stage opportunity for musicians. If music aint your thing come by at 8 p.m. and register for the weekly fooz ball competition.
What: Jam Night
Where: Second Cup
Bring an instrument and join local musician Rob Funk for an open coffee shop jam starting at 7 p.m.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Rob Banks
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
R&B, soul, hip-hop and reggae for après.
Who: DJ Ali
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Deep house grooves in the hillside lounge.
Who: DJ Tanner
Where: Savage Beagle
Hip-hop tunes for a full house. Doors at 8:30 p.m.
What: 80s Night
Where: Tommy Africas
DJ Ryder rocks out retro-style for the packed dance floor. Doors at 8:30 p.m. Free cover for the first 50 people and VIP line treatment for 80s outfits!
Who: DJ Skinny
Where: Maxx Fish
Top 40 dance tunes.
Tuesday, Feb. 24
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Mardi Gras Party
Where: Maxx Fish
Get that Nawlins feeling up north with live Cajun dance tunes by Vancouver band Mojo Zydeco and bead-necklace craziness.
What: Western Front MC Battle Series
Where: Moe Joes
The first of a five-week series for unsigned MCs to wage a war of words. Hosted by MC Gigalo with beats by DJ Rob Banks. Sign up before 9 p.m. or in advance online at www.moejoes.com. Ph: 604-935-1152.
What: Grizzs Amateur Video Night
Where: Merlins
A chance for local action filmmakers to showcase ski, snowboard and lifestyle footage on Merlins giant screen TV. Maximum 15 minutes each. Audience-judged prizes for best footage. Screenings start 8 p.m. Ph: 604-938-7700.
Who: Carlos Robinson
Where: Crab Shack
Shack Unplugged acoustic tunes.
Who: Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Fiddle-driven Celtic, Irish and easy-rock tunes from a pair of local legends. Music worth a toast of your pint.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Piano-man Chu sets the mood with lots of soul and R&B and jazzy lounge favourites.
Who: Leanne Lamour
Where: BBKs Pub
Local gal strums an après set of bluesy-folksy originals laced with harmonica and Irish tin whistle in the cozy Benchlands pub. 2:30 5:30 p.m.
What: Open Mic Night
Where: Blacks Pub
Check out some new talent at a friendly pub. Might even be time to dust off that old guitar.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Buck-naked babes lose the tutus and shake their booty for the boys. Bring tips.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Jungle n Breaks Night
Where: Garfinkels
Deep down & dirty basslines from resident DJs Jungle Souldier, Plastic Surgeon and guests.
Who: DJ Ace
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Whistlers favourite go-go dancer gets behind the decks and spins an eclectic yard sale of whatever she feels like for the après crowd, from 3 to 7 p.m.
Who: DJ Kori K
Where: Merlins
Local boy lays down funky house tracks at après.
Who: DJ Seanski
Where: Savage Beagle
Long-running old and new skool hip-hop night. Doors at 8:30 p.m.
Who: DJ Noel
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Hip-hop and dance tracks in the hillside lounge.
What: 90s Night
Where: Tommy Africas
DJ Trix spins all your favourite club tracks from the last decade. Free cover. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 25
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Rhythm Method
Where: Buffalo Bills
All the best soul and R&B hits played live.
Who: Dave Crowley
Where: Crab Shack
Acoustic guitar rockers by the local metal musician and industry night deals.
What: Whistler Idol Karaoke
Where: Merlins
Luscious Lindsay hosts a night of liquid courage-fueled singing insanity. 7 11 p.m.
Who: Cameron Chu with Bobby Taylor
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Piano-man Chu and special guest Motown soul-daddy Taylor set the mood with old-time soul and R&B favourites.
Who: Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Fiddle-driven Celtic, Irish and easy-rock tunes from a pair of local legends. Music worth a toast of your pint.
Who: Brickhouse
Where: Moe Joes
Jazzy, funky R&B from the Vancouver six-piece band.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Buck-naked babes lose the tutus and shake their booty for the boys. Bring tips.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Big Wednesday Beach Party
Where: Maxx Fish
Surf-themed party inspired by the John Milius-directed cult 70s surf-flick starring Gary Busey and Jan-Michael Vincent before they were wackos.
Who: DJ Milton
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
An après set of chill-out lounge tracks from Whistlers favourite DJ from 3 to 7 p.m.
What: Kinky Vinyl Party
Where: Tommy Africas
A night of funky house and breaks tracks from DJs Joel Xavier and Gary Moore, plus kinky go-go girls and body painting. Doors at 9 p.m. Tickets $8 in advance from Tommys and Snomotion, $12 at the door. www.tommyafricas.com.
What: Dont Blame Us, Blame...Garfinkels!
Where: Garfinkels
This weeks theme: The Monsters Ball. Dress gruesome and groove to house tunes from DJs "Terrifying" Tom Antenucci and "Killer" Kori K. Prizes for outlandish outfits. Ph: 604-932-2323.
Who: DJ Phroh
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Dancehall reggae and deep bass grooves.
Who: DJ Rosco
Where: Savage Beagle
Hip-hop and R&B from Montreals finest. Doors at 8:30 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 26
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Tuned Women
Where: MY (Millennium) Place
A showcase of vibrant original music composed and performed by a crew of local women everything from jazz to folk to blues to rock. Show starts 8 p.m. Tickets $12 - $16. Ph: 604-935-8410.
Who: Crowned King
Where: Maxx Fish
Seven-piece ska-punk band straight outta North Van throws down high-energy rockers. www.maxxfish.com.
Who: Rhythm Method
Where: Buffalo Bills
All the best soul and R&B hits played live.
What: The Jam Night
Where: Boot Pub
Open mic and instrumental jam night with house jam band Cold Snap. Plus, a $100 pool tourney, darts and a no techno or R&B guarantee.
Who: Cameron Chu with Bobby Taylor
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Piano-man Chu and special guest Motown soul-daddy Taylor set the mood with old-time soul and R&B favourites.
Who: Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Fiddle-driven Celtic, Irish and easy-rock tunes from a pair of local legends. Music worth a toast of your pint.
Who: Leth Dodis
Where: Moe Joes
Rock tunes played by members of local band WDC.
Who: Dave Trimble
Where: Crystal Lounge
Local solo acoustic artist plays rock n roll oldies and newer faves.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJs Tanner & Arems
Where: Savage Beagle
Faction Sound Crew boys throw down hip-hop and dancehall reggae. Doors at 8:30 p.m.
Who: DJ Rob Banks
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Mr. Banks rocks out at après and comes back at 9 p.m. to spin hip-hop party tunes.
What: Eye Candy
Where: Tommy Africas
Hip-hop and Top 40 tunes. Free cover for girls. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
What: Locals Night
Where: Garfinkels
Locals take over Garfs and get down to party tunes from DJ Trix.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Tuned Women, Feb. 27.
Bue Earth, Feb. 28.
The Clumsy Lovers, Feb. 28.
Obie Trice, Feb. 29.
Mad Caddies, March 5.
Maxine & Blares High School Reunion, March 5.
The McDades, March 5.
The Deep End, March 9.