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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 Ensler’s smash hit Broadway production.

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 Ensler’s 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: Merlin’s

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: 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: DJ Tone Ballone

Where: Moe Joe’s

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 Bill’s

It’s the right night to get out and shake it at this Friday night frenzy.

Who: Works

Where: Dusty’s

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, he’s hitting North America with his folky rock pop that’s 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 Whistler’s 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: Hoz’s 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: Dusty’s

Heck! It’s 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 Africa’s

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

Who: Mardi Gras Party

Where: Garfinkel’s

DJ R3 spins the best hip hop and dance while the beads go flying.

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: 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: 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, 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 Africa’s

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 Bill’s

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 Joe’s

Funky tunes and foxy ladies behind the bar.

What: Stella Sunday

Where: Merlin’s

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

It’s 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 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 Creekside Phil’s 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: 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 Joe’s

Whistler’s 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 Africa’s

’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: Black’s 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: Dusty’s

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 Africa’s

Out of Manchester UK, Perfect Combination spins drum & bass with resident DJ’s Jungle Souldier and Logic. Come see 2 DJ’s mixing on 4 turntables.

Who: DJ Seanski

Where: Savage Beagle

New York’s own Seanski breaks out the phattest tunes in Whistler’s longest running hip hop night.

What: Breakdance Night

Where: Maxx Fish

Whistler’s freshest hip hop night with DJ Yann Solo.

What: Fat Tuesday Orgasm

Where: Garfinkel’s

Mardi Gras festivities and sexxy house with DJ Shandy Rae.

What: Disco Night

Where: Moe Joe’s

Put together your best disco duds and boogie with DJ Cassidy.

Who: DJ Peacefrog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Shake your bootie for all the classics.

Wednesday, March 5

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Dave Wakeling’s English Beat

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co.

If you love Ska then you’ll 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 Bill’s

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

Who: Plain Old Pete

Where: Crab Shack

It’s 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

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

What: Killer Karaoke

Where: Merlin’s

Belt out a few tunes with your host, Luscious Lindsay.

What: Trivia Night

Where: Dusty’s

Test your knowledge with NTN Satellite Trivia all night long. DJ Funky Monkey spins.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Lifted with Milton

Where: Tommy Africa’s

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: 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 Brickhouse playing all the songs you want.

Thursday, March 6

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Honey Thursdays

Where: Dusty’s

The best female acoustic performers in Whistler. This week it’s 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 Joe’s

Looks good, smells good and for the ladies it’s 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 Africa’s

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 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.

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