Friday, Feb. 28
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Vagina Monologues
Where: MY Place
As part of V Day, the world-wide campaign to stop violence against women, seven local lasses take on Eve Enslers smash hit Broadway production.
Who: Will Mimnaugh
Where: Crab Shack
This guitar legend is so good, the Shack fly him in from Calgary for his not-to-miss shows.
What: Payday Party
Where: Merlins
Join the Hairfarmers, Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg for apres and some evening entertainment to help you spend your pay cheque.
Who: Rob Thompson
Where: Crystal Lounge
Rock and folky acoustic covers and originals.
Who: Ecclestones
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
High energy Celtic and Irish covers.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Old school jazz and R&B tributes with Chu and his piano.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
Exotic dancing girls help the boys relax after a busy week.
Who: Papa Woody
Where: Pemberton Hotel
Classic Rock.
CLUBS AND DJS
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: DJ Tone Ballone
Where: Moe Joes
Tone at your service with a unique style all of his own pumpin out the tunes.
Who: Free Love Fridays
Where: Maxx Fish
Hip hop, R&B and Top 40 is on the menu, 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: Works
Where: Dustys
An interplay of turntables and live musicians hosted by DJ Jason Buddha.
Who: DJ Derek
Where: Savage Beagle
Derek dominates the decks with hip hop, R&B and Top 40.
Saturday, March 1
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Ben Taylor Band
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co.
The offspring of James Taylor and Carly Simon turns out to be a musical force himself. With his debut album out now, hes hitting North America with his folky rock pop thats rumoured to be one hell of a show.
What: Fantasy Fundraiser
Where: MY Place Youth Centre
Come party for a good cause with tarot card readers, palm readers, body painters and a couple of hot house and hip hop DJs. All monies raised go to Whistlers teenagers looking for something new to do. This event is adults only.
What: Rhythm, Spirit and Soul
Where: MY Place
A Weetama showcase event of Aboriginal culture in conjunction with the 2010 bid. $23.35 for adults, $18 for kids under 12.
Who: Erin Dennis
Where: Hozs Pub
Jazz and blues with a touch of Celtic and country thrown in from this local lady who went to music school with Diana Krall and sounds like a cross between Krall, Holly Cole & Peggy Lee.
Who: Rob Thompson
Where: Crystal Lounge
Rock and folky acoustic covers and originals. What: Saturday Night Live
Where: Dustys
Heck! Its the Hairfarmers. Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg give it up for the party people all night long. Good tunes, good times guaranteed.
Who: Ecclestones
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
High energy Celtic and Irish covers.
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: Superfunk fundraiser for Camp Care
Where: Maxx Fish
Hip hop, R&B and deep fried funk courtesy of DJ Keph, all for a good cause.
What: Off the Hook
Where: Tommy Africas
DJ Milton, Kori K and the go-go girls bring you the best darn funky house party in town.
Who: Mardi Gras Party
Where: Garfinkels
DJ R3 spins the best hip hop and dance while the beads go flying.
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: 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, March 2
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: The Pocket Dwellers
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co.
This diverse eight-piece outfit from Toronto meld guitars, horns, bass, drums, keyboards and turntables with a hip hop MC and a wallop of energy.
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 Forever
Where: Boot Pub
Tim, the melodic punk rock group from Vancouver and Banner Year.
Who: Ecclestones
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
High energy Celtic and Irish covers.
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 10 th Anniversary
Where: Tommy Africas
Guest DJ Slim a.k.a. Andrew Spence from Vancouver playing breaks and funky house. Slim also brings up his saxophone for a live mix with his vinyl. Ghetto opens.
Who: DJ Richie Rich
Where: Buffalo Bills
A high energy dance floor to welcome the partiers.
Who: DJ Def Star Dub
Where: Savage Beagle
Hip hop on down to the dance floor.
What: Reggae Beats and Breaks
Where: Maxx Fish
DJ C the Selecta legalizes all of the best dub reggae and dance.
What: Sugar
Where: Moe Joes
Funky tunes and foxy ladies behind the bar.
What: Stella Sunday
Where: Merlins
DJ Chilli plays apres from 3 p.m. till late. English football on TV.
Monday, March 3
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Monday Night Madness
Where: Boot Pub
Its the Farewell show for Slow Nerve Action. Come say goodbye to the local Pornfunk originals, known for blending hip hop, funk, rock, and lyrics that are pretty much to do with sex.
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 Creekside Phils 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: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Old school jazz and R&B tributes with Chu and his piano.
Who: Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
High energy classic Irish and Celtic hits.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: WDC
Where: Moe Joes
Whistlers favourite party band play all your faves and a few originals too.
What: All Over The Map Mondays
Where: Savage Beagle
An eclectic mix of contemporary classics.
What: Resonance
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co.
Down tempo beats and deep vocal house.
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.
Tuesday, March 4
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: TheNon
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co.
Check out a local ritual of hard and fast punk metal mania for the mountain workers.
Who: Bowen Boys
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: Olympic Art by Whistler Youth
Where: MY Place
Whistler Dance Academy presents community choirs and dance groups performing pieces inspired by the Olympic idea and tradition. Opening for the Dance Academy is the Whistler Gymnastics Team with a mini-trampoline and tumbling display.
What: Trivia Night
Where: Dustys
Test your knowledge with NTN Satellite Trivia all night long.
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
Out of Manchester UK, Perfect Combination spins drum & bass with resident DJs Jungle Souldier and Logic. Come see 2 DJs mixing on 4 turntables.
Who: DJ Seanski
Where: Savage Beagle
New Yorks own Seanski breaks out the phattest tunes in Whistlers longest running hip hop night.
What: Breakdance Night
Where: Maxx Fish
Whistlers freshest hip hop night with DJ Yann Solo.
What: Fat Tuesday Orgasm
Where: Garfinkels
Mardi Gras festivities and sexxy house with DJ Shandy Rae.
What: Disco Night
Where: Moe Joes
Put together your best disco duds and boogie with DJ Cassidy.
Who: DJ Peacefrog
Where: Buffalo Bills
Shake your bootie for all the classics.
Wednesday, March 5
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Dave Wakelings English Beat
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co.
If you love Ska then youll want to see this godfather of the British movement, Dave Wakeling from the English Beat and General Public fame. See story.
What: Whistler Music Search
Where: Crystal Lounge
Come see three different acts chosen by Randy and Andy of Whistler Music from their Open Mic nights. Each Wednesday for the next five weeks, you decide who goes through to the final.
Who: Cease and Desist
Where: Buffalo Bills
Wanna be a rock star? Come on in and sing with the band.
Who: Plain Old Pete
Where: Crab Shack
Its Industry night with Pete from WDC playing acoustic covers to get you over the weekly hump.
Who: Bowen Boys
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.
What: Killer Karaoke
Where: Merlins
Belt out a few tunes with your host, Luscious Lindsay.
What: Trivia Night
Where: Dustys
Test your knowledge with NTN Satellite Trivia all night long. DJ Funky Monkey spins.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Lifted with Milton
Where: Tommy Africas
House music with resident DJ Milton and guest. Win $100 Cash and a VIP Card 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.
What: Locals night
Where: Moe Joes
This locals night is the real deal with Brickhouse playing all the songs you want.
Thursday, March 6
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Honey Thursdays
Where: Dustys
The best female acoustic performers in Whistler. This week its Suzanne Wilson who wows the crowd with her smooth songs and acoustic gems.
Who: Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
High energy classic Irish and Celtic hits.
Who: Cold Snap
Where: The Boot
Live rock n roll.
What: Mountain Slide Show
Where: My Place
Slide show with John Baldwin, author of The Mountains of the Coast and The Coast Mountains on Skis, presented by the public library. Tickets just $7.
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.
Who: Downtown Jay Brown
Where: Moe Joes
Looks good, smells good and for the ladies its all good with live tunes from the music man.
Where: Maxx Fish
Ladies free all night as DJ Mr. Fister plays all the trax you forgot you loved.
What: Girls Of Whistler Bikini Contest
Where: Tommy Africas
First ever contest to select upcoming Calendar Girls. A live MC will host the night. Register online at www.girlsofwhistler.com.
Who: DJ Morgan
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.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Mix Master Mike, Savage Beagle, March 7
Baby Boomer Blues, MY Place, March 7 & 8.
Exithiside, Crab Shack, March 7 & 8.
The Waifs, GLC, March 19