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Pique to Valley Listings Jan. 2-8

Friday, Jan. 2 LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS What: Tony ’n’ Tina’s Wedding Where: Westin Resort & Spa The beloved interactive show where audience members become guests at the very Italian wedding of Anthony Nunzio and Valentina Vitale.

Friday, Jan. 2

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Tony ’n’ Tina’s Wedding

Where: Westin Resort & Spa

The beloved interactive show where audience members become guests at the very Italian wedding of Anthony Nunzio and Valentina Vitale. Includes Italian buffet dinner. Adult tickets $135 - $220, kids $95 - $125. Ph: 604-935-4324.

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: Josh Gontier

Where: Crystal Lounge

A night of acoustic covers and original tunes by a member of the currently-on-hiatus Slow Nerve Action. Gontier’s eclectic influences run from Hendrix to Beck to Jeff Buckley to Ween.

Who: The Hairfarmers

Where: Merlin’s

Payday Friday with local legends Guitar Doug & Grateful Greg, who start singin’ all your favourite southern rockers at après, then come back in the evening and finish the night off right.

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: Rob Funk

Where: Mallard Lounge

Local boy Funk tickles the ivories on the baby grand in the classy Fairmont Chateau Whistler room for the après ski crowd from 3 to 5 p.m. and again from 10 p.m. on.

Who: WDC

Where: Moe Joe’s

Rock covers by Moe Joe’s Friday night regulars.

Who: March Hare

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 Buddha

Where: Dusty’s

A chill set of hip-hop grooves in Creekside.

What: Strange Tango with DJ Keph

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

Sexy house music.

Who: DJ Peace Frog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Mainstream dance floor-filling faves to kick off another crazy weekend.

What: Flavour Fridays

Where: Tommy Africa’s

DJ Rob Banks throws down all the hip-hop and R&B hits to kick off a wild weekend. 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, Jan. 3

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: The Hairfarmers

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

A.M. radio rockers from the legendary local duo for the après crowd from 3 to 6 p.m.

Who: Super Tonic

What: Saturday Night Live

Where: Dusty’s

Vancouver band lays down jazzy dub funk. Music starts 10 p.m. No cover charge.

What: Tony ’n’ Tina’s Wedding

Where: Westin Resort & Spa

The beloved interactive show where audience members become guests at the very Italian wedding of Anthony Nunzio and Valentina Vitale. Includes Italian buffet dinner. Adult tickets $135 - $220, kids $95 - $125. Ph: 604-935-4324.

Who: Josh Gontier

Where: Crystal Lounge

A night of acoustic covers and original tunes by a member of the currently-on-hiatus Slow Nerve Action. Gontier’s eclectic influences run from Hendrix to Beck to Jeff Buckley to Ween.

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 classic torch favourites.

Who: Rob Funk

Where: Second Cup

Noon hour tunes for those who like to sit and sip their coffee.

Who: Rob Funk

Where: Mallard Lounge

Funk tickles the ivories on the baby grand in the classy Fairmont Chateau Whistler room for the après-ski crowd from 3 to 5 p.m. and again from 10 p.m. on.

Who: March Hare

Where: Pemberton Hotel

Classic rock.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJ Buddha

Where: Merlin’s

Buddha is one with everything, from Top 40 to hip-hop to reggae.

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.

What: Garf’s Gone Wild

Where: Garfinkel’s

DJ Rob Banks throws down hip-hop, dance tracks and old-skool beatz.

Who: DJ Peace Frog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

The master of the mainstream mix doin’ his thing for the infamous Bill’s stagette parties.

Who: DJ Tone Ballone

Where: Moe Joe’s

Popular rock and dance tunes that get the girls dancing on the pool tables.

What: Goodtimes with DJ Trix

Where: Tommy Africa’s

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 Milton

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co.

Energetic, upbeat house tracks.

LOUNGES, PUBS AND PATIOS

Where: Longhorn Saloon

The prime-positioned patio is an internationally renowned après spot. Saturdays, check out Hockey Night in Canada as it’s meant to be watched, among friends, and on two 10-foot-wide TV screens.

Where: Mallard Lounge at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler

A classic dark-panelled bar for the premium scotch-on-the-rocks set.

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

A high-ceilinged room on top of the Whistler gondola station with a sunny deck for checking out hillside action.

Where: Casa Tapas and Wine Bar

The jazz-infused lounge bar welcomes the funky set that want a relaxed yet more sophisticated night out.

Where: Citta

Citta’s has nice long windows and a big deck in the Village Square making it the ideal place to meet and watch the world go by.

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

The Dam has cool tunes, unusual artwork and great burgers.

Where: Black’s Pub

A cozy spot overlooking the plaza by the Whistler and Blackcomb gondolas and a great place to chill out and dream about bike park days past and snow days to come.

Where: Tapley’s Neighbourhood Pub

The game’s always on the big screen TV, plus keno, darts and some of the best value pub food in Whistler.

Where: BBK’s Pub

A small, friendly pub nestled in the heart of Blackcomb. Good eats, bartending staff who know their wines, and a unique photo gallery.

Where: Merlin’s

The popular apres spot at the base of Blackcomb serves up a great plate of nachos. Open seven days a week for après and beyond.

Where: Hoz’s Pub

In old Creekside, enjoy a Whistler original with an excellent patio for watching the sun set.

Where: Dusty’s

A laid back hangout and the place to be for Creekside après.

Sunday, Jan. 4

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: The Hairfarmers

Where: Dusty’s

A.M. radio rockers from the legendary local duo for the après crowd from 3 to 6 p.m.

Who: DJ Kid Kio

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

Upbeat lounge grooves for the après crowd from 3 to 7 p.m.

What: The Punk Night

Who: Dayglo Abortions

Where: Boot Pub

Skaters and the anti-club crowd join with the West Coast Canadian punk icons to take back the night. Tickets $10 in advance from The Electric Daisy Internet Café and Blueballs Boutique, $12 at the door. Ph: 604-932-3338.

Who: Rob Funk

Where: Second Cup

Chill tunes on weekend afternoons for those who want to sit a while and sip their coffee.

Who: WDC

Where: Crab Shack

Familiar high-energy rock and alternative covers by the band the locals love.

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: 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.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Soul Kitchen

Where: Tommy Africa’s

The Kitchen’s special this week is Calgary’s Small Town DJs, spinning funky house tunes side by side on four turntables. The granddaddy of Whistler club nights at 11 years and counting. Doors at 9:30 p.m.

Who: DJ Buddha

Where: Merlin’s

Buddha is one with everything, from Top 40 to hip-hop to reggae for après and beyond.

What: Moe Funk Night

Who: DJ Kyluge (the Funksta Queen)

Where: Moe Joe’s

Dust off your ’70s gear and boogie down to all the funk classics.

Who: DJ Richie Rich

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Keep the weekend going! Richie Rich plays mainstream dance faves that’ll make you feel like it’s Saturday night all over again.

What: Fire & Ice After-Party

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

DJ Noel spins funk and soul after the Fire & Ice events.

Monday, Jan. 5

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: A Tribute to Johnny Cash

Where: Boot Pub

Live renditions of all the best songs from the legendary Man in Black at the Boot’s Monday Madness music night. $5 cover.

Who: Doug & Kyla

Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub

Whistler legend Guitar Doug joins with the violin stylings of Kyla to make sweet Celtic music magic.

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 with Creekside Phil & Grateful Greg

Where: Dusty’s

Acoustic opportunity for aspiring rockers hosted by two locals with a show or two under their belts. All skill levels welcome.

What: Open Mic Night with Rob Funk

Where: Second Cup

Bring an instrument and join local musician Funk for an open coffee shop jam. 7 to 11 p.m.

What: Locals’ Foozball Tournament

Where: Moe Joe’s

$5 buys you the chance to become the best foozballer in Whistler, a title that will earn you more respect than ‘Mayor.’ Tourney starts at 8:30 p.m.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJ Tanner

Where: Savage Beagle

You’re used to seeing the Digital Underdogg on Thursdays, but from now on, Mr. Full House will be on the decks at the start of the week.

What: ’80s Night

Where: Tommy Africa’s

DJ Ryder rocks out retro-style playing the best of MJ, Tears for Fears and Like A Virgin-era Madonna. Doors at 8:30 p.m.

Who: DJ Richie Rich

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Mainstream tunes and a naked limbo contest! Whistler Heli-Ski après party at 3 p.m.

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.

Tuesday, Jan. 6

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Doug & Kyla

Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub

Whistler legend Guitar Doug joins with the violin stylings of Kyla to make sweet Celtic music magic.

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: BBK’s Pub

Bluesy-folksy originals laced with harmonica and Irish tin whistle from a local gal. Music starts after 6 p.m.

What: Open Mic Night

Where: Black’s 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: Open Mic Night

Where: Moe Joe’s

Think you’ve got what it takes to be a musician? Pete and Jason from local band WDC give the opportunity to put your money where your mouth is.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: Ace

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

Whistler’s favourite go-go dancer 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: Merlin’s

Local boy spins funky house for the après crowd.

Who: Atomic Hooligan

What: Jungle ’n’ Breaks Night

Where: Garfinkel’s

JnB welcomes Terry Ryan one half of the innovative U.K.-based team of breakbeat innovators.

What: ’90s Night

Where: Tommy Africa’s

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: DJs Seanski

Where: Savage Beagle

Old and new skool hip-hop night, six years strong and counting.

Who: DJ Peace Frog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

The Frog keeps the good tunes rockin’ in the cozy room.

Who: DJ Noel

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

Hip-hop & dance tracks at the hillside bar.

Wednesday, Jan. 7

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: StimulEYE Fashion Series 2004

Where: MY (Millennium) Place

For those seeking a more glamorous après ski event. Fashion show with appetizers and the music of CB Shaw. 4 to 6 p.m. Tickets $40. Ph: 604-935-8410.

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: Doug & Kyla

Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub

Whistler legend Guitar Doug joins with the violin stylings of Kyla to make sweet Celtic music magic.

Who: The Russell Jackson Band

Where: Moe Joe’s

Groovy tunes from the jazz/blues combo.

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.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJ Milton

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

Uncle Milton entertains the après crowd with downtempo house grooves.

What: Don’t Blame Us… Blame Garfinkel’s!

Where: Garfinkel’s

Baywatch Babes and Beach Bums night – throw on some skimpy summer clothes and stay warm dancing to funky house tunes by Whistler’s favourite DJ Milton and special guests.

What: Cash Wednesdays with DJ Gary Moore

Where: Tommy Africa’s

The former resident of iconic London U.K. nightclub Ministry of Sound spins funk, house and breaks from the centre booth, along with special guest DJ Noel Boogie. Win $100 cash and the chance at the $2,000 grand prize in April. Doors at 9:30 p.m.

Who: DJ Rossco

Where: Savage Beagle

Hip-hop and R&B from Montreal’s finest.

Who: DJ Peace Frog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Mainstream mix tunes for a midweek dance party.

Thursday, Jan. 8

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Jam Night Thursday

Where: Boot Pub

Open mic and instrumental jam night with six-piece 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 Vancouver’s 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: Doug & Kyla

Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub

Whistler legend Guitar Doug joins with the violin stylings of Kyla to make sweet Celtic music magic.

Who: The Leth Dodis Band

Where: Moe Joe’s

Intense new age 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.

Who: DJ Rob Banks

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

A funky après set of soul, hip-hop, reggae and R&B from 3 p.m. on.

What: Eye Candy

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Tommy’s promo babes and guest DJs pumping hip-hop and Top 40. Doors at 9:30 p.m.

Who: DJ Peace Frog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

The Frog keeps the mid week-vibe alive with mainstream dance floor faves.

What: Locals Night

Where: Garfinkel’s

Whistler’s best local DJs on rotation so the local crowd can dance their local asses off.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Cynthia MacLeod & Gordon Belsher, Jan. 10.

End This Week With Knives, Jan. 11.

SWARM!, Jan. 17.

2 Live Crew, Jan. 21.

Buck 65, Jan. 21.

Charlie Ross: One Man Star Wars Trilogy, Jan. 24.

D.O.A., Jan. 25.