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Pique to Valley Listings Jan. 30-Feb. 5

Friday, Jan. 30 LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS Who: The Apollo Programme Where: Maxx Fish Vancouver jazz four-piece lays down instrumental improv jams touching on everything from Led Zeppelin to Yes to Dick Dale. Ph: 604-905-0636.

Friday, Jan. 30

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: The Apollo Programme

Where: Maxx Fish

Vancouver jazz four-piece lays down instrumental improv jams touching on everything from Led Zeppelin to Yes to Dick Dale. Ph: 604-905-0636.

What: Rob Funk Fridays

Where: Black’s 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: Josh Gontier

Where: Crystal Lounge

Acoustic covers and original tunes by a member of local band 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 Whistler’s original acoustic rocker ski bums playing everything from Johnny Cash to Bob Marley to who knows what else. On stage for après and back in the evening to 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: WDC

Where: Moe Joe’s

Rock covers by Moe Joe’s 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: Chick ’N’ Pyjammas

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 R3

Where: Garfinkel’s

All hip-hop tunes, all night long.

Who: DJ Keph

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

Sexy lounge grooves, house and breaks.

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

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.

What: Creekside Local’s Night

Where: Dusty’s

Celebrating the spirit of defunct pirate radio station FM 105.5, an eclectic mix of reggae, hip-hop, jungle ’n’ breaks, punk & metal music. This week’s guests: experimental band WORKS, MC Gigalo and DJs Plastic Surgeon, Buddha and Tone.

Saturday, Jan. 31

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Pemberton Skatepark Fundraiser

Where: Pemberton Community Centre

Live music by Jay Greenway & Wes Makepeace, Tom Rimmer, Stinging Nettles, Mike Vollmer and more. Tickets are $15, available in advance in Whistler from The Circle, Evolution, in Pemberton from The Pony Espresso, Home Hardware, Pemberton Cable, and at the door. Doors at 8 p.m. Ph: 604-966-1169 or 604-894-1580.

Who: Wil Mimnaugh

Where: Crab Shack

Acoustic guitar wild man from the prairies returns to the ’Shack. High-energy rock and blues played with string-breaking intensity.

Who: The Hairfarmers

Where: Dusty’s

Whistler’s original acoustic rocker ski bums play everything from Johnny Cash to Bob Marley to who knows what else. The boys will be there in the afternoon for après-ski, and come back in the evening as the feature band for Dusty’s Saturday Night Live.

Who: Josh Gontier

Where: Crystal Lounge

Acoustic covers and original tunes by a member of local band 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 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: Chick ’N’ Pyjammas

Where: Pemberton Hotel

Classic rock.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJ Jelo

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

Toronto-based DJ/producer comes through Whistler for a night of house and breaks. Saturday night GLC regular DJ Milton opens. Tickets $5 before 11 p.m., increasing after.

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: Merlin’s

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: Garfinkel’s

Garf’s Gone Wild — Top 40 dance tunes, hip-hop and R&B.

Who: DJ Peace Frog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Mainstream tunes get the dance floor rockin’.

Who: DJ Tone Ballone

Where: Moe Joe’s

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

What: Goodtimes with DJ Trix

Where: Tommy Africa’s

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

Citta’s 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 Pique’s 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: Black’s Pub

A cozy spot overlooking the plaza by the Whistler and Blackcomb gondolas.

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 spot in the heart of Blackcomb Village with bartenders who know their wines, and a unique photo gallery.

Where: Merlin’s

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

Where: Hoz’s Pub

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

Where: Dusty’s

A big room with a fantastic fireplace – the place to be for Creekside après.

Sunday, Feb. 1

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: All State Champions with the Dirtmitts

What: The Punk Night

Where: Boot Pub

Skaters and the anti-club crowd rock out with two imports from Vancouver’s 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: 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

Guitar tunes and jazzy piano favourites in the classy Fairmont Chateau Whistler bar at après, and again in the evening.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJ Stoli

Where: Dusty’s

Everything from hip-hop to funk to disco to rock closing out Superbowl Sunday festivities.

What: Baywatch Babes & Beach Bums

Where: Garfinkel’s

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 Africa’s

The special this week is local DJ Kori K spinning super-funky house and breaks. The granddaddy of Whistler club nights at 11 years and counting. Doors at 9:30 p.m.

What: Moe Funk with DJ Kyluge (the Funksta Queen)

Where: Moe Joe’s

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

Who: DJ NT

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

It’s Saturday night all over again! Mainstream dance faves keep the weekend alive.

Who: DJ Marc Tattoo

Where: Longhorn Saloon

Sunday night dance party – part of Altitude 12, annual gay and lesbian ski and snowboard week. www.outontheslopes.com.

Monday, Feb. 2

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Mike McKernan

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Toronto comedian takes the stage at 8:30 p.m. for an hour and a half of laughs. Ph: 604-932-6613.

Who: Transmission

Where: Merlin’s

Club Shred Monday features local hard-rockers.

Who: Slow Nerve Action

Where: Boot Pub

Celebrate the return of the local porno-funk groovemasters. Special guest keyboard player Jordan White of She Stole My Beer. Ph: 604-932-3338.

Who: Doug & Kyla

Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub

Good time Celtic rockers with Whistler legend Guitar Doug and fiddler Kyla. 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 classic torch favourites.

What: Open Mic Night

Where: Dusty’s

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 Joe’s

Think you’ve 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 ain’t your thing come by at 8:30 p.m. to enter the weekly fooz ball competition.

Who: Rob Funk

Where: Mallard Lounge

Guitar tunes and jazzy piano favourites in the classy Fairmont Chateau Whistler bar at après, and again in the evening.

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 NT

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Mainstream tunes.

Who: DJ Tanner

Where: Savage Beagle

Hip-hop tunes for a full house.

What: ’80s Night

Where: Tommy Africa’s

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 Quest

Where: Garfinkel’s

Monday night dance party – part of Altitude 12 annual gay and lesbian ski and snowboard week. www.outontheslopes.com.

Tuesday, Feb. 3

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Grizz’s Amateur Video Night

Where: Merlin’s

A chance for local filmmakers to showcase action and lifestyle footage on Merlin’s giant-screen TV. Maximum 15 minutes each with audience-judged prizes for best footage. Screening starts 8 p.m. Ph: 604-938-7700.

Who: Doug & Kyla

Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub

Good time Celtic rockers with Whistler legend Guitar Doug and fiddler Kyla. 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: Leanne Lamour

Where: BBK’s 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: 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.

Who: Rob Funk

Where: Mallard Lounge

Guitar tunes and jazzy piano favourites in the classy Fairmont Chateau Whistler bar at après, and again in the evening.

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)

Whistler’s 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: Merlin’s

Local boy spins funky house 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 Africa’s

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 Joe’s

Old school tracks that’ll get you doin’ the Humpty Hump.

What: Feather & Leather Erotica Party

Where: Garfinkel’s

Local party celebrating Altitude 12 gay and lesbian ski and snowboard week. Fantasy clothes, anything goes! Dance tracks by DJ Trix and prizes for outfits and dance performances. Tickets $10. Doors at 9 p.m. Ph: 604-932-2323.

What: Cowboy Party

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Dress western, grab your lasso and get ready to line dance. Part of Altitude 12 annual gay and lesbian ski and snowboard week. Doors at 9 p.m. Tickets available at the Telus Conference Centre. www.outontheslopes.com.

Wednesday, Feb. 4

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Acoustic Chaos

Where: Crab Shack

Raunchy acoustic folk-punk jam from the Cobalt in Vancouver comes to Whistler for the night. Featured musicians include the ’Shack’s Wednesday night regular Wild Wes Makepeace, Chaos founders Blackie LeBlanc & Kytami, and more. Ph: 604-932-4451.

Who: Suzanne Westenhoefer & Roman Danylo

Where: Fairmont Chateau Whistler

Performances from headlining comedians and a charity auction supporting the Western Canadian Pediatric AIDS Society. Part of Altitude 12 annual gay and lesbian ski and snowboard week. Tickets available at the Telus Conference Centre. www.outontheslopes.com.

What: Whistler Idol Karaoke

Where: Merlin’s

Join host Luscious Lindsay for a night of liquid courage-fuelled 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: Guitar Doug

Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub

Good time acoustic rockers from a Whistler original. Music worth a toast of your pint.

Who: The Stag Reels

Where: Moe Joe’s

Vancouver threesome plays high-energy rock flavoured with country grit and punk craziness. 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 Whistler’s favourite DJ, from 3 to 7 p.m.

What: Cash Wednesdays

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Regular DJ Gary Moore is joined by special guest singer Ingrid Hakanson from Vancouver. Funk and house grooves. $100 cash draw at 1 a.m. Doors at 9:30 p.m.

What: Don’t Blame Us, Blame...Garfinkel’s!

Where: Garfinkel’s

This week’s theme: The Porn Party. Dress porn star, pimp or ’ho and dance to dirty house beats by local DJ Milton. Prizes for best outfits.

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 Montreal’s finest.

Who: DJ Peace Frog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

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

Who: DJ Buzz Rocker

Where: Maxx Fish

Top 40 dance tunes.

What: Uniform Party

Where: Telus Conference Centre

Leather, latex, uniforms – anything goes. DJ Alex Lauterstein fuels the fire. Part of Altitude 12 annual gay and lesbian ski and snowboard week. Tickets available at the Telus Conference Centre. www.outontheslopes.com.

Thursday, Feb. 5

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.

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: Doug & Kyla

Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub

Good time Celtic rockers with Whistler legend Guitar Doug and fiddler Kyla. Music worth a toast of your pint.

Who: The Leth Dodis Band

Where: Moe Joe’s

Rock tunes played by members of local band WDC.

What: Beach & Skating Party

Where: Meadow Park Recreation Centre

Poolside and hockey rink hi-jinks set to tracks by DJ Rob C. Part of Altitude 12 annual gay and lesbian ski and snowboard week. Party starts at 10:45 p.m. Tickets available at the Telus Conference Centre. www.outontheslopes.com.

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: DJs Tanner & Arems

Where: Savage Beagle

Hip-hop and dancehall reggae with Faction Sound Crew boys on the decks.

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 Africa’s

Hip-hop and Top 40 tunes. Free cover for girls. Doors at 9:30 p.m.

What: Bringing Down the House

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Bill’s regular DJ Peace Frog throws down a set of funky house grooves.

What: Locals Night

Where: Garfinkel’s

DJ Trix on the decks and the local crowd going crazy.

Who: DJ Skinny

Where: Maxx Fish

Top 40 dance tunes.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Almeida/Tennant - Naked City Sessions, Feb. 6.

Alfie Zappacosta, Feb. 7.

Kaejema, Feb. 8.

Russell Jackson, Feb. 11.

Al Simmons, Feb. 13.

Kitty Kat Revue, Feb. 14.

Whole Lotta Led, Feb. 16.

Craig Campbell & Carey Marx, Feb. 17.

Freaks ’n’ Ho’s Party, Feb. 17.

The Crowley Band, Feb. 18.