Friday, Feb. 27
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.
What: Punk Payday
Where: Dustys
Party in the Creek with acoustic tunes by Cowboy Rob, hardcore craziness from punk rock heros Truth Be Told, and hip-hop, metal and everything in between from DJs Tone and buddha.
Who: The Mercenary Jazz Ensemble
Where: Tapleys Pub
Jazz musicians from Vancouver and Whistler play in the pub from 7 to 11 p.m.
Who: The Hairfarmers
Where: Merlins
If theres a ski bum heaven Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg are the choir. Acoustic versions of everything from Johnny Cash to Bob Marley to Zeppelin at après, then theyre back later on to finish the night off right.
Who: Michael Sicoly
Where: Mallard Lounge
Singer/guitarist/piano man plays all the crowd pleasers. In the lounge for après and back again at 10 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: Mike Weterings
Where: Crystal Lounge
Acoustic rock inspired by African world beat music.
Who: Murphys Lagh
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
High energy Celtic, Irish and easy rock tunes from the guitar and fiddle duo. 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: Papa Woody
Where: Pemberton Hotel
Classic rock.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Rob Banks
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
R&B, soul, hip-hop and reggae grooves at après. 3-7 p.m.
Who: DJ R3
Where: Garfinkels
Hip-hop, Top 40 and dance tracks all night long.
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. Free cover until 10 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. 28
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: The Clumsy Lovers
Where: Boot Pub
Raging Celtic-bluegrass rock from the Vancouver five-piece band. Tickets $10, available at the Boot Pub or TicketMaster. Ph: 604-932-3338, www.upstreamentertainment.com.
Who: Whistler Dance Theatre
What: Blue Earth
Where: MY (Millennium) Place
Contemporary dance integrated with photography and multimedia visuals based on a concept of earth, air, water and fire. Part of Celebration 2010 Whistler Arts Showcase. Ph: 604-935-8410. www.whistlerartscouncil.com.
Who: Mike Weterings
Where: Crystal Lounge
Acoustic rock inspired by African world beat music.
Who: The Hairfarmers Band
What: Saturday Night Live.
Where: Dustys
Local legends Guitar Doug, Grateful Greg and guests play acoustic versions of everything and anything.
Who: Michael Sicoly
Where: Mallard Lounge
Singer/guitarist/piano man plays all the crowd pleasers. In the lounge for après and back again at 10 p.m.
Who: Murphys Lagh
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
High energy Celtic, Irish and easy rock tunes from the guitar and fiddle duo. 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 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: Papa Woody
Where: Pemberton Hotel
Classic rock.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Rob Banks
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
R&B, soul, hip-hop and reggae grooves at après. 3-7 p.m
Who: DJ Milton
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Upbeat 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 chill 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. Free cover until 10 p.m.
Who: DJ Skinny
Where: Maxx Fish
Top 40 dance tunes.
LOUNGES, PUBS AND PATIOS
Where: Longhorn Saloon
The prime-positioned bar and patio right is internationally renowned as an après spot.
Where: Mallard Lounge, 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. 29
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Obie Trice
Where: Garfinkels
Rap superstar/Eminem protégé hits Whistler. Opening sets by Rochester a.k.a. Juice and local hip-hop DJs Rosco and R3. Doors at 8 p.m. Tickets: $35 - $40. SOLD OUT. Ph: 604-932-2323.
What: Oscar Viewing Gala Party
Where: Classic Café Village 8 Cinema
Come together with fellow film buffs to watch the 76 th Annual Academy Awards. Pick The Winner contest with $2,000 worth of prizes up for grabs. Doors at 4:30 p.m., live telecast starts at 5 p.m. Ph: 604-932-5815, www.village8.ca.
Who: Murphys Lagh
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
High energy Celtic, Irish and easy rock tunes from the guitar and fiddle duo. Music worth a toast of your pint.
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: The Johnsons
What: The Punk Night
Where: Boot Pub
Some good ol Edmonton skatepunks come through for Whistlers infamous anti-club night. 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: Rob Funk
Where: Mallard Lounge
Funk tickles the ivories, sings and plays guitar at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler lounge for après and again in the evening from 10 p.m. to midnight.
CLUBS AND DJS
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.
What: Soul Kitchen
Where: Tommy Africas
The Kitchens special this week is Vancouver DJ Heebegeebe, throwing down funky house and breaks tracks for the leap year. The granddaddy of Whistler club nights at 11 years and counting. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
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.
Who: DJ DOD
Where: Moe Joes
Old skool classic rock all night long.
Monday, March 1
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Puppy Love Bachelor/Bachelorette Auction
Where: Moe Joes
A benefit for animal shelter Whistler Animals Galore (WAG). Bid for a night out with a groovy local guy or gal. Successful bidders get the chance to win dinner/adventure date packages. Doors at 8 p.m. Auction at 9 p.m. Entry with donation to WAG. Ph: 604-905-7750.
Who: The Crowley Band
Where: Boot Pub
Monday Madness features the local metal maniacs playing Priest, Sabbath, Maiden, Danzig and head-banging originals. Ph: 604-932-3338.
What: Rockstar Night
Where: Buffalo Bills
Got a rock n roll fantasy? Pete and the boys from Leth Dodis rock the house all night and if youre ready, willing and able theyll let you sing.
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.
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.
Who: Rob Funk
Where: Mallard Lounge
Funk tickles the ivories, sings and plays guitar for après, then comes back from 10 p.m. to midnight.
What: Open Mic Night
Where: Moe Joes
Aspiring musicians get their chance in the spotlight. If that 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. 3-7 p.m.
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 9 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, March 2
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Slow Nerve Action
Where: Maxx Fish
Local funkmasters rock the Fish.
What: Open Mic Night
Where: Blacks Pub
Check out some new talent in a friendly pub atmosphere. Might even be time to dust off that old guitar.
What: Miss Moe Joes Pageant
Where: Moe Joes
Local lovelies compete for $1,000 cash and the coveted title of Miss Moe Joes. Contest will be more than just a "skin to win". Show up by 8:30 to enter. Ph: 604-935-1152.
Who: Carlos Robinson
Where: Crab Shack
Shack Unplugged acoustic tunes.
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
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.
Who: Rob Funk
Where: Mallard Lounge
Funk tickles the ivories, sings and plays guitar at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler lounge for après and again in the evening from 10 p.m. to midnight.
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
Who: DJ Freaky Flow
What: Jungle n Breaks Night
Where: Garfinkels
Toronto drum n bass master Freaky Flow joins JnB resident DJs Jungle Souldier and Plastic Surgeon for a night of deep down and dirty basslines and beats.
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, from 3 to 7 p.m.
Who: DJ Kori K
Where: Merlins
Local boy lays down funky house tracks at après.
What: 90s Night
Where: Tommy Africas
DJ Daddy Trix spins all the best club tracks from the last decade. Free cover. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Who: DJ Seanski
Where: Savage Beagle
Long-running old and new skool hip-hop night. Doors at 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 3
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Acoustic Chaos
Where: Crab Shack
Raw acoustic punk jam from The Cobalt in Vancouver featuring Blackie LeBlanc & Kytami, Fat Joe Satan, Johnny Sizzle, Dentor and the Shacks Wednesday night regular Wes Makepeace. Show starts 10 p.m.
Who: Michael Sicoly
Where: Mallard Lounge
Singer/guitarist/piano man plays all the crowd pleasers. In the lounge for après and back again at 10 p.m.
What: Whistler Idol Karaoke
Where: Merlins
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: 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: James Rogers
Where: Moe Joes
Rockin blues from the Vancouver master guitarist and his 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
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: Cash Wednesdays
Where: Tommy Africas
DJs Gary Moore and Caspar throw down funky house and breaks. $100 cash draw at 1 a.m. and the chance to win a $2,000 grand prize in April. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
What: Dont Blame Us, Blame...Garfinkels!
Where: Garfinkels
This weeks theme: The Wacky Wig Party. Prizes for the most hair-raising headgear and house tunes by DJ Milton. Ph: 604-932-2323.
Who: DJ Phroh
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Dancehall reggae and deep bass grooves in the hillside lounge.
Who: DJ Rosco
Where: Savage Beagle
Hip-hop and R&B from Montreals finest. Doors at 8:30 p.m.
What: The Chai Sessions
Where: Second Cup
DJs buddha and A2K spin mellow beats in the coffee shop.
Who: DJ Peace Frog
Where: Buffalo Bills
Mainstream dance floor faves for a midweek party night.
Who: DJ Skinny
Where: Maxx Fish
Top 40 dance tunes.
Thursday, March 4
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Maxine & Blares High School Reunion
Where: Ulis Flipside
A night of interactive dinner theatre where guests become part of the Whistler Alpine High class of 84s high school reunion. Tickets $39. Show starts 7 p.m. Ph: 604-935-1107.
What: LUNA Triple Threat
Where: Spruce Grove Fieldhouse
The first of a weekly series of alcohol-free evening events designed as an alternative to the bar scene. Triple Threat features a combination of yoga, martial arts and breakdancing set to hip-hop and breakbeat tracks by DJ Frank Spinatra. Loose-fitting clothes required. 9 p.m. (sharp) 1 a.m. Tickets $2 at the door.
Who: Duran Duran Duran
Where: Crab Shack
Acoustic funk jams with Benson, Chris and Josh from Slow Nerve Action.
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: 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: Leth Dodis
Where: Moe Joes
Rock out with members of local band WDC.
Who: Michael Sicoly
Where: Mallard Lounge
Singer/guitarist/piano man plays all the crowd pleasers. In the lounge for après and back again at 10 p.m.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Hip-hop Thursdays in the Lounge
Where: Crystal Lounge
Local boy DJ Dakota spins chill hip-hop in the laid back lounge.
What: Eye Candy
Where: Tommy Africas
Hip-hop and Top 40 tunes from guest DJ Imaje Free cover for girls. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Who: DJ Tanner
Where: Savage Beagle
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: Locals Night
Where: Garfinkels
Locals take over Garfs and get down to party tunes from DJ Trix.
Who: DJ Buzz Rocker
Where: Maxx Fish
Top 40 dance tunes.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Hot Jazz & Tapas III, March 5 (Howe Sound Secondary, Squamish).
The McDades, March 5.
The Mad Caddies, March 7.
The Deep End, March 9.
Power Clown, March 11.
Shannon Calcutt, March 12.
Irish Descendents, March 16.
Chubby Carrier & The Bayou Swamp Band, March 24.
Russell Jackson, March 24.