Friday, Feb. 6
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Tea Dance
Where: Roundhouse Lodge (Whistler Mountain)
Party in the sky with DJ Roland Belmares. Part of Altitude 12 annual gay and lesbian ski and snowboard week. 5:30-10:30 p.m. Tickets $85 with special pricing for locals. Ph: 604-938-0132.
What: Snowcat Womens Party
Where: Moe Joes
A party specially for the chicks at Altitude 12 annual gay and lesbian ski and snowboard week. Join DJ Tracey D and groove with the gals from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tickets $25 with special pricing for locals. Ph: 604-938-0132.
What: Meltdown Party
Where: Telus Conference Centre
Its Friday night and the Altitude 12 annual gay and lesbian ski and snowboard week is heating up. DJ Victor Calderone throws down white-hot tracks from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. Tickets $60 with special pricing for locals. Ph: 604-938-0132.
What: Naked City Sessions
Where: Maxx Fish
A multi-sensory extravaganza. Progressive house music created live by Vancouver producers Ricardo Almeida and John Tennant, plus go-go dancers, fire dancers, massage, visuals, a magician, tarot-card readings and more. Tickets $10 in advance from Bestsellers, $15 at the door. VIP booths available $100-$200. Ph: 604-938-1235.
What: Full Moon Friday
Where: Dustys
An eclectic mix of reggae, hip-hop, jungle n breaks, punk & metal music featuring MC Gigalo, DJs Plastic Surgeon, buddha & Tone, and WORKS live experimental hip-hop & drum n bass.
What: Rob Funk Fridays
Where: Blacks Pub
A night of easy-going rock tunes served up with a smile by local jack-of-all-musical-trades Rob Funk.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Piano-man Chu and special guest Motown soul-daddy Bobby Taylor set the mood with old-time soul and R&B favourites.
Who: Gordo
Where: Crystal Lounge
Good-time sing-a-long guitar tunes from a good-hearted local.
Who: Guitar Doug
Where: Merlins
Payday Friday après with Whistlers own legendary acoustic rocker ski bum playing everything from Johnny Cash to Bob Marley to who knows what else.
Who: John Reynolds
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
A hearty Irish singer/songwriter known to weave a yarn or two into his set. Music worth a toast of your pint.
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: Big Radio Static
Where: Pemberton Hotel
Classic rock.
CLUBS AND DJS
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 Buddha
Where: Merlins
Buddha is one with everything an evening of everything from Top 40 to hip-hop to reggae to rock.
Who: DJ R3
Where: Garfinkels
All hip-hop, all night long.
What: DJ Keph
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Sexy lounge grooves, house and breaks.
Who: DJ Peace Frog
Where: Buffalo Bills
Mainstream dance floor-filling 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, R&B and house cuts in the red lounge and down below.
Saturday, Feb. 7
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Snowball 12
Where: Telus Conference Centre
The signature gala party for Altitude 12, Whistlers annual gay and lesbian ski and snowboard week. Featuring ultra-fabulous performance artist Sofonda and sexy beats by DJ Tony Moran all night long. 10 p.m.-6 a.m. Tickets $90 with special pricing for locals. Ph: 604-938-0132.
What: Wing Ding Bluegrass Concert & Dance
Where: Brackendale Art Gallery
Wrap up the 18 th Annual Brackendale Winter Eagle Festival with music by the Mountain Bluebirds. Doors at 8 p.m. Tickets $15, available at Mostly Books in Squamish and at the venue. Ph: 604-898-3333.
Who: Bonnie & Clyde
Where: Monks Grill
Easy rock tunes in the afternoon at the hillside grill in the Blackcomb Benchlands. 2:30-5:30 p.m.
Who: Alfie Zappacosta
Where: MY (Millennium) Place
The former 80s pop-rock star has aged into a classic crooner. Jazzy ballads and easy listening songs sung by a true Canadian. Part of MY Place/Whistler Arts Councils 2003/04 Performance Series. Tickets $17-$20. Ph: 604-935-8410.
Who: Cold Snap
What: Saturday Night Live
Where: Dustys
Psychedelic rockers and jam favourites from the local six-piece band. Impressive roster includes Hairfarmer Grateful Greg, Whole Lotta Leds Creekside Phil and She Stole My Beers keyboard master Jordan White.
Who: Gordo
Where: Crystal Lounge
Good-time sing-a-long guitar tunes from a good-hearted local.
Who: John Reynolds
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
A hearty Irish singer/songwriter known to weave a yarn or two into his set. Music worth a toast of your pint.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Piano-man Chu and special guest Motown soul-daddy Bobby Taylor set the mood with old-time soul and R&B favourites.
Who: Rob Funk
Where: Second Cup
Guitar tunes on weekend afternoons for those who want to sit and sip their coffee.
Who: Big Radio Static
Where: Pemberton Hotel
Classic rock.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: 2 Kinky
Where: Crab Shack
Manchester, U.K. DJs Loki and Topcat start the night off with downtempo jazzy beats during the dinner hour, then turn it up for the late night partiers.
Who: DJ Rob Banks
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
A funky après set of R&B, soul, hip-hop and reggae from 3 to 7 p.m.
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.
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.
Who: DJ Tone Ballone
Where: Moe Joes
Pop, rock and dance tunes that get the girls dancing on the pool table.
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.
Who: DJ Skinny
Where: Maxx Fish
Top 40 dance tunes.
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. 8
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Recovery Party
Where: Telus Conference Centre
Sign-off on this years gay and lesbian ski and snowboard week in true Altitude style. DJ Billy Carrol takes the party into the wee hours. 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Tickets $35 with special pricing for locals. Ph: 604-938-0132.
Who: Rob Funk
Where: Second Cup
Chill guitar tunes on weekend afternoons for those who want to sit and sip their coffee.
Who: Kaejema
Where: Dustys
Vancouver four-piece band lays down funk, acid jazz & reggae grooves.
Who: Complete with The Rebel Spell
What: The Punk Night
Where: Boot Pub
Skaters and the anti-club crowd rock out with two imports from Vancouvers indie punk scene. 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
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Piano-man Chu and special guest Motown soul-daddy Bobby 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: John Reynolds
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
A hearty Irish singer/songwriter known to weave a yarn or two into his set. Music worth a toast of your pint.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Kio
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Upbeat lounge grooves for the après crowd. 3-7 p.m.
Who: DJ Buddha
Where: Merlins
An après set of everything from Top 40, to hip-hop, to reggae, to rock.
What: Baywatch Babes & Beach Bums
Where: Garfinkels
A weekly beach-themed party with classic summer anthems from the 80s, 90s and today. Dress in just your beachwear for free cover.
What: Soul Kitchen
Where: Tommy Africas
The special this week is the man that got the Kitchen cooking: DJ Czech, up from Vancouver spinning house, breaks and speed garage tracks. The granddaddy of Whistler club nights at 11 years and counting. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Who: DJ Noel
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Funk & soul in the hillside lounge after the weekly Fire & Ice events.
What: Moe Funk with DJ Kyluge (the Funksta Queen)
Where: Moe Joes
Dust off your 70s gear and boogie down to all the funk classics.
Who: DJ NT
Where: Buffalo Bills
Its Saturday night all over again! Mainstream dance faves keep the weekend alive.
Monday, Feb. 9
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: The Crowley Band
Where: Garfinkels
Singer Brad Makepeace is back with the local metal maniacs. Original rockers and heavy classics by Priest, Sabbath, Danzig, and more. F***in yeah!
Who: Guitar Doug
Where: Merlins
An après set by the legendary long-locked acoustic rocker ski bum playing everything under the sun.
Who: Alpha Yaya Diallo
Where: Boot Pub
High-energy world beat music from the Juno award-winning West African guitar master and his 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
Acoustic stage opportunity for aspiring rockers hosted by Creekside Phil & Grateful Greg, locals with a show or two under their belts. All skill levels welcome.
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.
What: Open Mic Night
Where: Moe Joes
Think youve got what it takes to be a musician? Pete and Jason from local band WDC offer the opportunity to put your money where your mouth is. If singing aint your thing come by at 8 p.m. to enter the weekly fooz ball competition. The DODs on the decks from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. to finish the night off.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Buddha
Where: Merlins
Buddha is one with everything from Top 40, to hip-hop, to reggae, to rock.
Who: DJ Rob Banks
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
A funky après set of soul, hip-hop, reggae and R&B from 3 to 7 p.m.
Who: DJ NT
Where: Buffalo Bills
Mainstream tunes.
Who: DJ Tanner
Where: Savage Beagle
Hip-hop tunes for a full house.
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!
Tuesday, Feb. 10
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
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 put your money where your mouth is and 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 beats and basslines from DJs Muchi Mambo, Toddski, Shakes, & Josh.
Who: DJ Buzz Rocker
Where: Maxx Fish
Top-40 dance tunes.
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 spins funky house tracks for the après crowd.
Who: DJ Seanski
Where: Savage Beagle
Long-running old and new skool hip-hop night.
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 one hit wonder club tracks from the last decade. Free cover. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
What: Old School Hip-hop Night
Where: Moe Joes
The DOD plays old school tracks thatll get you doin the Humpty Hump.
Wednesday, Feb. 11
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Wes Makepeace
Where: Crab Shack
Acoustic guitar rockers played by a local boy and industry night deals.
Who: Russell Jackson
Where: Merlins
Hard day on the hill? Bluesman Russell Jackson feels your pain. A special après performance of old school blues, funk and jazz.
What: Whistler Idol Karaoke
Where: Merlins
Join host Luscious Lindsay for a night of liquid courage-fueled singing insanity at the Blackcomb bar. 7-11 p.m.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Piano-man Chu and special guest Motown soul-daddy Bobby 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: Russell Jackson
Where: Moe Joes
Old-school blues, funk and jazz by a true blue original and his band. Tickets $5 at the door.
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 funky downtempo house grooves from Whistlers favourite DJ from 3 to 7 p.m.
What: Cash Wednesdays
Where: Tommy Africas
Funk, house and breaks tracks from resident DJs Gary Moore & Noel Boogie joined this week by special guest sax player. $100 cash draw at 1 a.m. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
What: Dont Blame Us, Blame...Garfinkels!
Where: Garfinkels
This weeks theme: Casino Night. Don your Vegas visor, sip a martini and groove to house beats by resident DJs Tom Antenucci and Kori K.
Who: DJ Phroh
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Dancehall reggae and deep bass grooves.
Who: DJ Rossco
Where: Savage Beagle
Hip-hop and R&B from Montreals finest.
Who: DJ Peace Frog
Where: Buffalo Bills
The Frog keeps the mid-week vibe alive with mainstream dance floor tunes.
Who: DJ Buzz Rocker
Where: Maxx Fish
Top 40 dance tunes.
Thursday, Feb. 12
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: John Bottomley
Where: Crystal Lounge
Cool acoustic rock covers and straight up originals.
Who: Duran Duran Duran
Where: Crab Shack
Acoustic grooves with Benson, Chris & Josh of local band Slow Nerve Action.
What: Jam Night Thursday
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
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Piano-man Chu and special guest Motown soul-daddy Bobby 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: The Leth Dodis Band
Where: Moe Joes
Rock tunes played by members of local band WDC.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJs Tanner & Arems
Where: Savage Beagle
Faction Sound Crew boys throw down hip-hop and dancehall reggae.
Who: DJ Rob Banks
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
A funky après set of soul, hip-hop, reggae and R&B from 3 to 7 p.m. Banks comes back in the evening to spin high-energy rap & dance tracks.
Who: DJ Noel Boogie
Where: Tommy Africas
Hip-hop and Top 40 tunes. Free cover for girls. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
What: Bringing Down the House
Where: Buffalo Bills
Bills regular DJ Peace Frog throws down a set of funky house grooves.
What: Locals Night
Where: Garfinkels
Locals take over Garfs and party the way only locals can to tunes by DJ Trix.
Who: DJ Skinny
Where: Maxx Fish
Top 40 dance tunes.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Al Simmons, Feb. 13.
Uzume Taiko, Feb. 14.
Leather, Lace & Latex Valentines Party, Feb. 14.
Kitty Kat Revue, Feb. 14.
Whole Lotta Led, Feb. 16.
Sweatshop Union, Feb. 17.
Craig Campbell & Carey Marx, Feb. 17.
Freaks n Hos Party, Feb. 17.
The Crowley Band, Feb. 18.
Obie Trice, Feb. 29.