Friday, March 19
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: The Hairfarmers
Where: Citta
Après-ski acoustic tunes with Whistlers own Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg.
Who: Michael Sicoly
Where: Mallard Lounge
Singer/guitarist/piano man plays all the crowd pleasers. In the lounge for après and back again at 10 p.m.
Who: Aceyalone with the Visionaries
What: Big Sexy Funk North
Where: Dustys
Freestyle fellowship member and L.A. based hip-hop collective throw down for Creeksides weekly beats, breaks and hip-hop night.www.mountainpromotions.net.
Who: Cameron Chu with Bobby Taylor
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Piano-man Chu and Motown soul-daddy Taylor set the mood with old-time soul and R&B.
Who: Josh Gontier
Where: Crystal Lounge
Acoustic covers and originals 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
A night of acoustic rockers with legendary locals Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg.
What: Rob Funk Fridays
Where: Blacks Pub
A night of easy-going rock tunes with the local singer/guitarist and special guests.
Who: Bally Oak
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
The high-spirited guitar and fiddle duo cover all the Celtic and Irish classics.
Who: WDC
Where: Moe Joes
Rock covers by Moe Joes regulars.
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: Mr. Monster
Where: Pemberton Hotel
Classic rock.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Rob Banks
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Lots of R&B, soul, hip-hop and reggae
Who: DJ R3
Where: Garfinkels
Hip-hop, Top 40 and dance tracks all night long.
Who: DJ Peace Frog
Where: Buffalo Bills
Mainstream dance floor 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. Free cover until 10 p.m.
Who: DJ Derek
Where: Savage Beagle
Dropping the best Top 40 hip-hop and R&B in the red lounge and down below. Doors at 8:30 p.m.
Who: DJ Rich
Where: Maxx Fish
Top 40 dance tunes.
Who: DJ Camille
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Sexy grooves in the hillside lounge all night long.
Saturday, March 20
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Cease & Desist
Where: Monks Grill
Classic rock at the hillside grill from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Who: The Hairfarmers
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
The ultimate après experience acoustic covers of all the good time favourites by Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg.
Who: Josh Gontier
Where: Crystal Lounge
Acoustic covers and originals by a member of local band Slow Nerve Action. Gontiers eclectic influences run from Hendrix to Beck to Jeff Buckley to Ween.
Who: Michael Sicoly
Where: Mallard Lounge
Singer/guitarist/piano man plays all the crowd pleasers. In the lounge for après and back again at 10 p.m.
Who: Bally Oak
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
High-spirited guitar and fiddle duo cover all the Celtic and Irish classics.
Who: Cameron Chu with Bobby Taylor
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Piano-man Chu and Motown soul-daddy Taylor set the mood with old-time soul and R&B favourites.
Who: The Hairfarmers
What: Saturday Night Live
Where: Dustys
A night of acoustic rockers with Whistlers legendary singing ski-bums Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg.
Who: Cease and Desist
Where: Merlins
Classic rock covers all night long
Who: Rob Funk
Where: Second Cup
Guitar tunes in the afternoon for those who want to sit and sip their coffee.
Who: Mr. Monster
Where: Pemberton Hotel
Classic rock.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Milton
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Upbeat house, breaks and tribal beat tracks all night in the hillside lounge.
Who: DJ Tone Ballone
Where: Moe Joes
Pop, rock and dance tunes that get the girls dancing on the pool table.
Who: DJ buddha
Where: Merlins
Everything from Top 40 to hip-hop to reggae at après.
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. Doors at 8:30 p.m.
Who: DJ Rob Banks
Where: Garfinkels
Garfs Gone Wild Top 40 dance tunes and hip-hop grooves.
Who: DJ Peace Frog
Where: Buffalo Bills
Mainstream tunes get the dance floor rockin.
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. Free cover until 10 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-ski 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 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, March 21
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: The Hairfarmers
Where: Dustys
The ultimate après with Whistlers legendary singing ski bums doing Johnny Cash, Zeppelin, Bob Marley and all the rest.
Who: The Black Halos with Chinatown
What: The Punk Night
Where: Boot Pub
Raunchy Vancouver rockers come back to town for Whistlers ultimate anti-club night. Ph: 604-932-3338.
Who: Bally Oak
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
The high-spirited guitar and fiddle duo cover all the Celtic and Irish classics.
Who: Rob Funk
Where: Second Cup
Chill guitar tunes on weekend afternoons for those who want to sit and sip their coffee.
Who: WDC
Where: Crab Shack
High-energy classic rock, metal and pop-punk covers.
Who: Cameron Chu with Bobby Taylor
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Piano-man Chu and Motown soul-daddy 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: Taylor James
Where: Mallard Lounge
Everything from U2 to Joni Mitchell from the female balladeer. In the lounge for après and back again at 10 p.m.
Who: Greasy Jack n Julie
What: The Sunday Night Sound Lounge
Where: The Wild Seed
Laid back blues and acoustic grooves by the Pembie duo. Ph: 604-894-5567.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Kio-san
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Upbeat lounge grooves at après.
What: Soul Kitchen
Where: Tommy Africas
Horseys in the Kitchen this week spinning bangin house tracks. The granddaddy of Whistler club nights at 11 years and counting. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Who: DJ R3
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Hip-hop and breaks in the hillside lounge all night long.
Who: DJ NT
Where: Buffalo Bills
Its Saturday night all over again! Supercharged mainstream dance faves to keep the weekend alive.
Who: DJ Rosco
Where: Savage Beagle
Hip-hop and R&B from Montreals finest. Doors at 8:30 p.m.
What: 80s Rock Night
Where: Moe Joes
A different kind of 80s night for all the Van Halen fans out there. You know who you are.
Who: DJ buddha
Where: Merlins
An après set of everything from Top 40, to hip-hop, to reggae, to rock.
Monday, March 22
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Darkstar
Where: Boot Pub
Psychedelic jam grooves galore for Monday Madness. Ph: 604-932-3338.
What: Open Mic Night
Where: Moe Joes
Aspiring musicians get their chance in the spotlight. Ph: 604-935-1152.
What: The Apprentice
Where: Maxx Fish
Bar skills contest modelled after the reality TV program, with local star bartender Scott Musgrave as "The Donald." www.maxxfish.com.
Who: Taylor James
Where: Mallard Lounge
Everything from U2 to Joni Mitchell from the female balladeer. In the lounge for après and back again at 10 p.m.
What: Rockstar Night
Where: Buffalo Bills
Got a rock n roll fantasy? Pete C and the boys from Leth Dodis rock the house all night, and if youre ready, willing and able theyll let you sing.
Who: Doug & Kyla
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Celtic sing-a-long favourites by the legendary local singer/guitar player and the folk/punk fiddler.
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 jazzy lounge favourites.
What: Open Mic Night
Where: Dustys
If theyre still standing after Saturdays Whole Lotta Led show, Creekside Phil and Grateful Greg will be hosting the weekly open stage opportunity. All skill levels welcome.
What: All Ages Open Mic
Where: Second Cup
Bring an instrument and join Rob Funk for a coffee shop jam session starting at 7 p.m.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ R3
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Chill-out hip-hop tracks at après.
Who: DJ Tanner
Where: Savage Beagle
Hip-hop tunes for a full house. Doors at 8:30 p.m.
What: 80s Night
Where: Tommy Africas
DJ Ryder rocks out retro tunes for the packed dance floor. Doors at 9 p.m. Free cover for the first 50 people and VIP line treatment for 80s outfits!
Who: DJ Garth
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Funky house tracks in the hillside lounge all night long.
Tuesday, March 23
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Styles of Beyond with Skratch Bastid and Mat the Alien
Where: Garfinkels
Jungle n Breaks night goes hip-hop with the California collective in the house along with superstar guest DJs Skratch Bastid all the way from Halifax and local favourite Mat the Alien. Tickets: $10 available in advance from The Electric Daisy Internet Cafe, The Circle and Blue Balls Boutique. www.mountainpromotions.net.
Who: Taylor James
Where: Mallard Lounge
Everything from U2 to Joni Mitchell from the female balladeer. In the lounge for après and back again at 10 p.m.
Who: Carlos Robinson
Where: Crab Shack
Shack unplugged acoustic tunes. Ph: 604-932-4451.
What: Open Mic Night
Where: Blacks Pub
Check out some new talent in a friendly pub atmosphere. Might even be time to dust off that old guitar.
What: Western Front MC Battle Series
Where: Moe Joes
Unsigned MCs wage a war of words. Hosted by MC Gigalo with beats by DJ Rob Banks. Come by before 9 p.m. to sign up. Ph: 604-935-1152.
Who: Doug & Kyla
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Celtic sing-a-long favourites by the legendary local singer/guitar player and the folk/punk fiddler.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Piano-man Chu sets the mood with lots of soul and R&B and jazzy lounge 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. 3-6 p.m.
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 Ace
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Après with Whistlers favourite go-go dancer behind the decks spinning an eclectic yard sale of cool tunes. 3 to 7 p.m.
Who: DJ Kori K
Where: Merlins
Local boy lays down funky house tracks at après.
Who: DJ Gary Moore
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Electro-lounge and house tracks all night long.
What: 90s Night
Where: Tommy Africas
DJ Trix spins all the best club tracks from the last decade. Free cover. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Who: DJ Seanski
Where: Savage Beagle
Long-running old and new skool hip-hop night. Doors at 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 24
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Russell Jackson
Where: Merlins
Après gets the blues with a special appearance by the renowned Vancouver-based bass player and his band.
Who: Doug & Kyla
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Celtic sing-a-long favourites by the legendary local singer/guitar player and the folk/punk fiddler.
Who: Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band
Where: Buffalo Bills
High-energy zydeco music from an original Bayou boy and his crew. Two 75-minute sets starting at 9:45 p.m. Tickets $20 available in advance from Buffalo Bills and Bestsellers. Ph: 604-932-2446.
What: Shag n Tag
Where: Maxx Fish
Interactive dating night hosted by righteous babe Lindsay Shedden, with a chance to win a trip to Vegas baby! Ph: 604-932-1904. www.maxxfish.com.
Who: Everyday People
Where: Moe Joes
Funk and dirty disco tunes spiced up with contemporary hip-hop and R&B from the Vancouver-based band. Ph: 604-935-1152.
Who: Michael Sicoly
Where: Mallard Lounge
Singer/guitarist/piano man plays all the crowd pleasers. In the lounge for après and back again at 10 p.m.
Who: Cameron Chu with Bobby Taylor
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Piano-man Chu and Motown soul-daddy Taylor set the mood with old-time soul and R&B favourites.
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 chill-out house tracks from the man voted Whistlers favourite DJ.
What: Cash Wednesday
Where: Tommy Africas
70s funk and house tunes by DJ Gary Moore, plus one lucky partier takes home $100 cash and the chance at a $2,000 cash draw on April 21. Doors at 9:30 p.m. www.tommyafricas.com.
What: Dont Blame Us, Blame...Bavaria!
Where: Garfinkels
Weekly house music club night with resident DJs Tom Antenucci and Milton. Ph: 604-932-2323.
Who: DJ Rosco
Where: Savage Beagle
Hip-hop and R&B from Montreals finest. Doors at 8:30 p.m.
What: The Chai Sessions
Where: Second Cup
DJs buddha and A2K spin mellow beats in the coffee shop.
Thursday, March 25
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Mike Redmond
Where: Crystal Lounge
Easygoing originals and laid back covers by Jack Johnson, Sublime and more.
Who: The Crowley Band
Where: Crab Shack
Local metal maniacs blast through classic covers of Priest, Danzig, Maiden, Sabbath and more. Ph: 604-932-4451.
What: Kitty Kat Revue
Where: Maxx Fish
Hot hot hot Pussycat Dolls-style contemporary burlesque show by a quartet of lovely local dancers. Donations collected for the kitties at Whistler Animals Galore shelter. Ph: 604-932-1904. www.maxxfish.com.
What: LUNA Get Vertical
Where: Great Wall Climbing Gym
Adult climbing night. All skill levels welcome. Part of Whistler Community Services LUNA series of weekly alcohol-free nighttime events. Tickets $5 available in advance from Whistler Employment Resource Centre. 9 p.m.-midnight. Ph: 604-902-0769.
What: The Jam Night
Where: Boot Pub
Open mic and jam night with house band Cold Snap. $100 pool tourney, darts and a no techno or R&B guarantee.
Who: Cameron Chu with Bobby Taylor
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Piano-man Chu and Motown soul-daddy Taylor set the mood with old-time soul and R&B favourites.
Who: Doug & Kyla
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Celtic sing-a-long favourites by the legendary local singer/guitar player and the folk/punk fiddler.
Who: WDC
Where: Moe Joes
High energy rock and pop-punk covers.
Who: Michael Sicoly
Where: Mallard Lounge
Singer/guitarist/piano man plays all the crowd pleasers. In the lounge for après and back again at 10 p.m.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Eye Candy
Where: Tommy Africas
Hip-hop and Top 40 tunes. Free cover for girls all night long. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Who: DJ Tanner
Where: Savage Beagle
Hip-hop and dancehall reggae. Doors at 8:30 p.m.
Who: DJ Rob Banks
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Mr. Banks throws down at après and comes back at 9 p.m. to spin a cool hip-hop set.
What: Locals Night
Where: Garfinkels
Locals take over Garfs and get down to party tunes from DJ Trix.
UPCOMING EVENTS.
Das Boot Ballet Amateur Night, March 27.
Fishbone, March 29.
Rastaboyz, March 29.
Trooper, March 31.
SNFU with Moneen, March 31.
DJ Bukue One with Zak Hendrix, April 2.