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: 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: Josh Gontier
Where: Crystal Lounge
Acoustic covers and original tunes by a member of local band Slow Nerve Action. Gontiers eclectic influences run from Hendrix to Beck to Jeff Buckley to Ween.
Who: The Hairfarmers
Where: Merlins
Payday Friday with Whistlers 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 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: 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: Garfinkels
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 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.
What: Creekside Locals Night
Where: Dustys
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 weeks 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: Dustys
Whistlers 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 Dustys Saturday Night Live.
Who: Josh Gontier
Where: Crystal Lounge
Acoustic covers and original tunes by a member of local band 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 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: 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, hip-hop and R&B.
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 tables.
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. 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 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: 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: Dustys
Everything from hip-hop to funk to disco to rock closing out Superbowl Sunday festivities.
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 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 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.
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 Bills
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: Merlins
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: 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 8:30 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 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!
Who: DJ Quest
Where: Garfinkels
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: Grizzs Amateur Video Night
Where: Merlins
A chance for local filmmakers to showcase action and lifestyle footage on Merlins 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: 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
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)
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 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
Old school tracks thatll get you doin the Humpty Hump.
What: Feather & Leather Erotica Party
Where: Garfinkels
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 Bills
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 Shacks 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: Merlins
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 Joes
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 Whistlers favourite DJ, from 3 to 7 p.m.
What: Cash Wednesdays
Where: Tommy Africas
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: Dont Blame Us, Blame...Garfinkels!
Where: Garfinkels
This weeks 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 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.
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 Joes
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 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
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 Hos Party, Feb. 17.
The Crowley Band, Feb. 18.