Friday, Jan. 2
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Tony n Tinas 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. Gontiers eclectic influences run from Hendrix to Beck to Jeff Buckley to Ween.
Who: The Hairfarmers
Where: Merlins
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 Joes
Rock covers by Moe Joes 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: Dustys
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 Bills
Mainstream dance floor-filling faves to kick off another crazy weekend.
What: Flavour Fridays
Where: Tommy Africas
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: Dustys
Vancouver band lays down jazzy dub funk. Music starts 10 p.m. No cover charge.
What: Tony n Tinas 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. Gontiers 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: Merlins
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: Garfs Gone Wild
Where: Garfinkels
DJ Rob Banks throws down hip-hop, dance tracks and old-skool beatz.
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
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 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 its 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
Cittas 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: Blacks 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: 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 pub nestled in the heart of Blackcomb. Good eats, bartending staff who know their wines, and a unique photo gallery.
Where: Merlins
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: Hozs Pub
In old Creekside, enjoy a Whistler original with an excellent patio for watching the sun set.
Where: Dustys
A laid back hangout and the place to be for Creekside après.
Sunday, Jan. 4
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: The Hairfarmers
Where: Dustys
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 Africas
The Kitchens special this week is Calgarys 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: Merlins
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 Joes
Dust off your 70s gear and boogie down to all the funk classics.
Who: DJ Richie Rich
Where: Buffalo Bills
Keep the weekend going! Richie Rich plays mainstream dance faves thatll make you feel like its 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 Boots 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: Dustys
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 Joes
$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
Youre 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 Africas
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 Bills
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: BBKs 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: 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: Open Mic Night
Where: Moe Joes
Think youve 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)
Whistlers 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: Merlins
Local boy spins funky house for the après crowd.
Who: Atomic Hooligan
What: Jungle n Breaks Night
Where: Garfinkels
JnB welcomes Terry Ryan one half of the innovative U.K.-based team of breakbeat innovators.
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: DJs Seanski
Where: Savage Beagle
Old and new skool hip-hop night, six years strong and counting.
Who: DJ Peace Frog
Where: Buffalo Bills
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 Joes
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: Dont Blame Us Blame Garfinkels!
Where: Garfinkels
Baywatch Babes and Beach Bums night throw on some skimpy summer clothes and stay warm dancing to funky house tunes by Whistlers favourite DJ Milton and special guests.
What: Cash Wednesdays with DJ Gary Moore
Where: Tommy Africas
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 Montreals finest.
Who: DJ Peace Frog
Where: Buffalo Bills
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 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: 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 Joes
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 Africas
Tommys promo babes and guest DJs pumping hip-hop and Top 40. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Who: DJ Peace Frog
Where: Buffalo Bills
The Frog keeps the mid week-vibe alive with mainstream dance floor faves.
What: Locals Night
Where: Garfinkels
Whistlers 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.