Friday, Jan. 16
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
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 sets the mood with lots of soul, R&B and classic torch favourites.
Who: Gordo
Where: Crystal Lounge
Good-time sing-a-long guitar tunes from a good-hearted local.
Who: The Hairfarmers
Where: Merlins
Après with Whistlers original acoustic rocker ski bums Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg. Everything from Johnny Cash to Zeppelin to Bob Marley to who knows what else.
Who: Downtown Jay Brown & The White Guy
Where: Merlins
Payday Friday night with the local rock-groove duo.
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 Friday night regulars. DJ Tone Ballone fills in between sets.
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)
A funky après set of R&B, soul, hip-hop and reggae.
Who: DJ Rich
Where: Maxx Fish
Top 40 dance tunes.
What: DJ Keph
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Sexy house grooves, nu-jazz 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
DJ Rob Banks throws down hip-hop and R&B hits to kick off a wild weekend. Doors at 9 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.
Who: DJ Buddha
Where: Dustys
Buddha is one with everything from hip-hop, to rock to reggae.
Saturday, Jan. 17
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: The Hairfarmers
Where: Dustys
If there is a ski-bum heaven then Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg are the choir. Acoustic versions of everything from Johnny Cash to Bob Marley to Led Zeppelin for an original good-time après.
What: SWARM
Where: MY Millennium Place
A high-energy organic choreographed percussion experience, utilizing an eclectic array of handcrafted instruments. Part of MY Place/Whistler Arts Councils 2003-04 Performance Series. Tickets $17-$20. Ph: 604-935-8410.
Who: Gordo
Where: Crystal Lounge
Good-time sing-a-long guitar tunes from a good-hearted local.
Who: Blue River Band
What: Saturday Night Live
Where: Dustys
Steve Earle, Eagles, John Prine and other rock tunes flavoured with Celtic fiddle from the local five-piece band fronted by the incomparable Guitar Doug.
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
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Piano-man Chu sets the mood with lots of soul and R&B and classic torch favourites.
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)
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 Milton
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Funky house tracks from Whistlers No. 1 DJ.
What: Garfs Gone Wild
Where: Garfinkels
DJ Rob Banks throws down hip-hop, dance tracks and old-skool beats.
Who: DJ Peace Frog
Where: Buffalo Bills
The master of the mainstream mix doin his thing for the infamous Bills stagette parties.
Who: DJ Tone Ballone
Where: Moe Joes
All the popular rock and dance tunes that get the girls dancing on the pool tables.
What: Goodtimes with DJ Trix
Where: Tommy Africas
Trix is definitely 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 small 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 apres 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 makes this the place to be for Creekside après ski.
Sunday, Jan. 18
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Rob Funk
Where: Second Cup
Chill guitar tunes on weekend afternoons for those who want to sit and sip their coffee.
Who: Slaveco
What: The Punk Night
Where: Boot Pub
SNFU frontman Mr. Chi Pigs latest project. Old-school punk for the skaters and anti-club crowd. Tickets $5 at the door. Ph: 604-932-3338.
Who: WDC
Where: Crab Shack
Familiar high-energy rock covers.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Piano-man Chu sets the mood with lots of soul, R&B and classic torch 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: 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.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Baywatch Babes & Beach Bums
Where: Garfinkels
A weekly beach-themed party with classic summer anthems from the 80s, 90s and today. Dress in beachwear for free cover.
Who: DJ Kid Kio
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Upbeat lounge grooves for the après crowd from 3 to 7 p.m.
What: Soul Kitchen
Where: Tommy Africas
The Kitchens special this week is DJ Boogie spinning funky breaks. The granddaddy of Whistler club nights at 11 years and counting. Doors at 9 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.
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 Richie Rich
Where: Buffalo Bills
Its Saturday night all over again with Richie Rich playing mainstream dance faves.
What: Fire & Ice After-Party
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
DJ Noel spins funk and soul in the hillside lounge after the Fire & Ice events.
Monday, Jan. 19
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Side Sixty Seven
What: Metal Mondays
Where: Garfinkels
A night with the crazy hardcore heroes of the Vancouver skatepunk scene. Opening set by locals Truth Be Told. Tickets $5. Ph: 604-932-2323.
Who: Whole Lotta Led
Where: Boot Pub
Monday Madness this week features Whistlers own high-octane Led Zeppelin tribute act. Watch in awe as Creekside Phil pulls off perfect Page solos on the dual neck. Tickets $7. Ph: 604-932-3338.
Who: The Splinters
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Fiddle-driven Celtic bluegrass with the smoky-vocal stylings of Shannon Saunders.
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 classic torch favourites.
What: Open Mic Night
Where: Dustys
Acoustic stage opportunity for aspiring rockers hosted by local singer/songwriter Leanne Lamour. All skill levels welcome.
Who: Mike Redmond
What: Club Shred Mondays
Where: Merlins
A local boy, a guitar, and an arsenal of contemporary rock-pop tunes.
What: Open Mic Night with Rob Funk
Where: Second Cup
Bring an instrument and join local musician Funk for an open coffee shop jam from 7 to 11 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 8:30 p.m. and try your hand at the weekly fooz ball competition.
CLUBS AND DJS
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 Skinny
Where: Maxx Fish
Top 40 dance tunes.
Who: DJ Tanner
Where: Savage Beagle
The Digital Underdogg on the decks to start the week off right.
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 Richie Rich
Where: Buffalo Bills
Mainstream tunes. Whistler Heli-Ski après party at 3 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 20
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Toga Tuesday Party
Where: Moe Joes
Animal House hi-jinks galore from the fine folks at Another Nasty Nymphs Productions. Prizes for sexiest toga. Bedsheets available at the door for the toga-less. Tickets $10. Ph: 604-935-1152.
Who: The Splinters
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Fiddle-driven Celtic bluegrass with the smoky vocal stylings of Shannon Saunders.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Piano-man Chu sets the mood with lots of soul and R&B and classic torch 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 from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m.
What: Open Mic Night
Where: Blacks Pub
Get cozy and check out some new talent at this impromptu showing. 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
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 for the après crowd.
Who: DJ Ryan Ruckus
What: Jungle n Breaks Night
Where: Garfinkels
Toronto-based jungle/drum n bass DJ of Hustlin Beats Recordings/Empire Productions fame brings his low-down dirty basslines to Whistler.
What: 90s Night
Where: Tommy Africas
A new nostalgia night, bringing back the last decade of the last millennium. DJ Trix spins one hit wonder dance tracks. Doors at 9:30 p.m. Free cover.
Who: DJ Seanski
Where: Savage Beagle
Old and new skool hip-hop night, six years strong and counting.
Who: DJ Peace Frog
Where: Buffalo Bills
Show Me the Money night mainstream dance tunes and the chance to walk away $500 richer. Contestants selected from 9 p.m. on.
Who: DJ Noel
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Hip-hop tracks in the hillside lounge.
Wednesday, Jan. 21
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: 2 Live Crew
Where: Garfinkels
Circa Productions presents the legendary bad-boy rap posse accompanied by the original XXX booty shaking gloss babes. The 90s are back in a big way baby! Tickets $27 available in advance from The Circle Snowboard Shop, The Electric Daisy Internet Cafe, Blueballs Boutique and Dirty Beats, $30 at the door. Ph: 604-932-2323.
Who: Buck 65
Where: Garibaldi Life Co. (GLC)
The ultra-cool Canadian hip-hop innovator brings his gravel-voiced rhymes to Whistler. Tickets $15. Ph: 604-905-2220.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Piano-man Chu sets the mood with lots of soul and R&B and classic torch favourites.
Who: The Splinters
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Fiddle-driven Celtic bluegrass with the smoky-vocal stylings of Shannon Saunders.
Who: Everyday People
Where: Moe Joes
Funk & dirty disco tunes by the 70s soul collective.
Who: Wes Makepeace
Where: Crab Shack
Acoustic rockers played by a local boy and industry-night deals for the hardworking skateboarders that frequent his shows.
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: Exposed Trance Party
Where: Tommy Africas
DJ Bombtrack and The Digital Pimp take over Tommys to throw down mind-blowing trance tracks, plus a progressive house set by Wednesday night regular DJ Gary Moore. Tickets $5, available in advance from Tommys. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
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 faves.
Who: DJ Buzz Rocker
Where: Maxx Fish
Top 40 dance tunes.
Thursday, Jan. 22
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
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.
What: Liquid Jazz Thursday
Where: La Bocca
Smooth swing, funk and jazz grooves from Vancouvers Cory Curtis and Shawn Killaly on bass and drums, and a different guest musician rounding out the trio each week. Music starts 10:30 p.m.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Piano-man Chu sets the mood with lots of soul and R&B and classic torch favourites.
Who: The Splinters
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Fiddle-driven Celtic bluegrass with the smoky-vocal stylings of Shannon Saunders.
Who: The Leth Dodis Band
Where: Moe Joes
Intense rock played by members of local band WDC.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Hip-hop Thursdays in the Lounge
Where: Crystal Lounge
Local boy DJ Dakota spins a chill hip-hop set in the old-school cocktail bar.
What: Thrasher Thursdays
Where: Merlins
A night of old school punk, metal and hardcore tunes hosted by infamous local ski-bum and hard music superfan Johnny Thrash.
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.
What: Eye Candy
Where: Tommy Africas
Tommys babes in the house, plus hip-hop and Top 40 tunes from DJ Noel Boogie of Gold Coast Funk Royale. Girls get in free! Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Who: DJ Peace Frog
Where: Buffalo Bills
Bringing down the house night with the Frogs funky house grooves.
What: Locals Night
Where: Garfinkels
Whistlers best local DJs on rotation so the local crowd can dance their local asses off.
Who: DJ Skinny
Where: Maxx Fish
Top 40 dance tunes.
UPCOMING EVENTS
One Man Star Wars Trilogy, Jan. 23 & 24.
Transmission, Jan. 24.
D.O.A., Jan. 25.
Valdy, Jan. 25.
Nearly Neil, Jan. 26.
Aussie Day, Jan. 26.
Los Furios, Jan. 27.
John Ford, Jan. 28.
Wil Mimnaugh, Jan. 31.