Friday, March 26
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Colin Hay
Where: MY (Millennium) Place
The former Men at Work frontman, now touring as a solo artist, is joined by local singer/songwriter Tessa Amy for an Aussie-extravaganza at Whistlers cultural hub. Tickets $20 adults, $17 students, seniors and Aussies! Ph: 604-925-8410. www.whistlermillenniumpl.com.
What: Squamish Youth Theatre
Where: Eagle Eye Theatre (Squamish)
Diverse youth and adult cast performs five separate plays. Show begins. 8 p.m. Tickets: $8 adults, $6 youth and seniors, available in advance at Highland Video and Mostly Books. Ph: 604-898-5930.
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.
Who: Rob Thompson
Where: Crystal Lounge
Easy-going rock n roll with a touch of the blues.
Who: The Hairfarmers
Where: Merlins
Acoustic rockers with legendary locals Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg. The ultimate après experience, then the boys are back to finish the night off right.
What: Rob Funk Fridays
Where: Blacks Pub
Easy-going rock tunes with the local singer/guitarist and special guests.
Who: Murphys Lagh
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
High energy Celtic, Irish and easy rock from the guitar and fiddle duo.
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: Chick n Pyjammas
Where: Pemberton Hotel
Classic rock.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Big Sexy Funk North
Where: Dustys
Big Sexy Art night a visual orgasm of paintings and photography on the walls and tunes by DJs Keph, Dagan Beach and Mat the Alien. www.mountainpromotions.net.
Who: DJ Rob Banks
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
R&B, soul, hip-hop and reggae at après (3-7 p.m.)
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 Garth
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Sexy lounge grooves all night long.
Saturday, March 27
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.
What: Squamish Youth Theatre
Where: Eagle Eye Theatre (Squamish)
Diverse youth and adult cast performs five separate plays. Show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets: $8 adults, $6 youth and seniors, available in advance at Highland Video and Mostly Books. Ph: 604-898-5930.
Who: Cease & Desist
Where: Monks Grill
Classic rock at après in the hillside grill. 2:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Who: Rob Thompson
Where: Crystal Lounge
Easy-going rock n roll with a touch of the blues.
Who: Matt Joe Gow
Where: Crab Shack
Shack Unplugged acoustic tunes. Ph: 604-932-4451.
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 Blue River Band
What: Saturday Night Live
Where: Dustys
Legendary local singer/acoustic strummer Guitar Dougs rockin bluegrass band featuring members of Vancouver group The Paperboys.
Who: Rob Funk
Where: Second Cup
Guitar tunes in the afternoon for those who want to sit and sip their coffee.
What: Boot Ballet Amateur Night
Where: Boot Pub
Opportunity for amateur gals with stripper aspirations to give the pole a go. Ph: 604-932-3338.
Who: Chick n Pyjammas
Where: Pemberton Hotel
Classic rock.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Rob Banks
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
R&B, soul, hip-hop and reggae at après (3-7 p.m.)
Who: DJ buddha
Where: Merlins
Buddha is one with everything from Top 40 to hip-hop to reggae. On the decks at après and again in the evening.
Who: DJ Tone Ballone
Where: Moe Joes
Pop, rock and dance tunes that get the girls dancing on the pool table.
Who: DJ Milton
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
House, breaks and tribal beats in the hillside lounge.
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.
Who: DJ Peace Frog
Where: Buffalo Bills
Mainstream dance floor favourites.
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 the Blackcomb Benchlands 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 28
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: The Retreads with Drakes Advantage
What: The Punk Night
Where: Boot Pub
Indie Vancouver punk bands rock out for Whistlers ultimate anti-club night. Ph: 604-932-3338.
Who: Murphys Lagh
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
High energy Celtic, Irish and easy rock tunes from the guitar and fiddle duo.
Who: Rob Funk
Where: Second Cup
Chill guitar tunes at noon 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: Rob Funk
Where: Mallard Lounge
Funk tickles the ivories, sings and plays guitar at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler lounge for après and again in the evening from 10 p.m. to midnight.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Sessions
What: The Sunday Night Sound Lounge
Where: The Wild Seed (Mount Currie)
Ambient grooves at dinnertime, turning up the drum n bass as the night goes on Ph: 604-894-5567.
Who: DJ Kio-san
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Upbeat lounge grooves at après.
Who: DJ buddha
Where: Merlins
An après set of everything from Top 40, to hip-hop, to reggae, to rock.
What: Vegas Night
Where: Garfinkels
The Black Jack table is back for a little taste of Vegas baby.
What: Soul Kitchen
Where: Tommy Africas
The man at the Kitchen tables this week is founder DJ Czech throwing down breaks and electro-house beats. 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.
Who: DJ Kenny G-Spot
Where: Moe Joes
Local boy plays anything and everything.
Monday, March 29
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Guitar Doug
Where: Merlins
The ultimate après with Whistlers own Daddy-O of the Patio, the man, the hair, the legend that is Guitar Doug.
What: Nova Scotia Kitchen Party
Where: Maxx Fish
Cod-kissin, screech-shootin Maritime fun with music by Celtic rockers The Town Pants. www.maxxfish.com.
Who: Fishbone
Where: Garfinkels
Legendary ska-punk funksters bring their high-energy sound to town. Opening set by Vancouver hip-hop/R&B babe Kia Kadiri. Ph: 604-935-0544. www.mountainpromotions.net.
Who: Rastaboyz
Where: Boot Pub
Monday madness with the Vancouver hip-hop/roots-reggae collective. Ph: 604-932-3338.
What: Open Mic Night
Where: Moe Joes
Aspiring musicians get their chance in the spotlight. Ph: 604-935-1152.
Who: Rob Funk
Where: Mallard Lounge
Funk tickles the ivories, sings and plays guitar at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler lounge for après and again in the evening from 10 p.m. to midnight.
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: Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Fiddle-driven Celtic, Irish and easy-rock tunes from a pair of local legends.
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
Creekside Phil and Grateful Greg host the weekly open stage opportunity. All skill levels welcome.
What: All Ages Open Mic
Where: Second Cup
Bring an instrument and join the 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 30
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Mardi Gras Party
Where: Moe Joes
You dont have to go to Nawlins to celebrate Fat Tuesday. Prizes for sexy outfits. Beaded necklaces at the door. $5 cover. Ph: 604-935-1152.
Who: Rob Funk
Where: Mallard Lounge
Funk tickles the ivories, sings and plays guitar at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler lounge for après and again in the evening, from 10 p.m. to midnight.
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.
Who: Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Fiddle-driven Celtic, Irish and easy-rock tunes from a pair of local legends.
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. An eclectic yard sale of cool tunes. 3-7 p.m.
Who: DJ Kori K
Where: Merlins
Local boy plays funky house tracks at après.
What: Jungle n Breaks Night
Where: Garfinkels
DJ Vinyl Ritchie throws down wicked breaks from his deep, deep crates. Local DJ Ricochet starts the night off right.
Who: DJ Gary Moore
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Electro-lounge and house tracks all night long in the hillside lounge.
What: 90s Night
Where: Tommy Africas
DJ Trix spins all the best club tracks from the last decade. Private party until 10:30 p.m., then open to the public. Free cover.
Who: DJ Seanski
Where: Savage Beagle
Long-running old and new skool hip-hop night. Doors at 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 31
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: SNFU with Moneen, Full Blast & The Antithesis
Where: Garfinkels
Reunited Canadian legends headline a night of raw punk rock craziness. Tickets $10 in advance from The Circle and The Electric Daisy Internet Cafe, $15 at the door. www.mountainpromotions.net.
Who: Wes Makepeace
Where: Crab Shack
Acoustic rockers by a local boy. Ph: 604-932-4451.
Who: Guitar Doug
Where: Merlins
The ultimate après with Whistlers own Daddy-O of the Patio.
Who: Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Fiddle-driven Celtic, Irish and easy-rock tunes from a pair of local legends.
What: Karaoke Night
Where: Merlins
After Guitar Doug leaves, stick around for a night of liquid courage-fuelled singing insanity hosted by the lovely Lindsay. 7-11 p.m.
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)
Après 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 & guests, 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.
Who: DJ Rosco
Where: Savage Beagle
Hip-hop and R&B. 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, April 1
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: LUNA Pool Party
Where: Meadow Park, Sports Centre
Splash away to house and tribal beats by DJ Milton. Part of Whistler Community Services LUNA series of weekly alcohol-free night time events. $2 cover. 9 p.m.-midnight. The party doubles as a Balding for Dollars fundraising event willing participants can shave their heads in support of Cancer research Ph: 604-902-0769.
What: Hoedown Party
Where: Moe Joes
A good ol country style barn burner with tunes by Vancouver hayseeds Cousin Harley and prizes for the best belt buckle and sexiest Daisy Duke attire. Dudes pay $5, gals get in free. Ph: 604-935-1152.
What: Movie Night
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
DJ Rob Banks is on the decks and cult hockey flick Slapshot is on the big screen. Ph: 604-905-2220.
Who: 80-Proof Yob
Where: Maxx Fish
Vancouver raunch rockers promise a whiskey-soaked night of southern fried guitar licks and topless chicks. www.maxxfish.com.
Who: Duran Duran Duran
Where: Crab Shack
Acoustic funk grooves with Benson, Chris and Josh of Slow Nerve Action. Ph: 604-932-4451.
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: Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Fiddle-driven Celtic, Irish and easy-rock tunes from a pair of local legends.
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
Who: DJ Dakota
Where: Crystal Lounge
A chill hip-hop set in the laid back lounge.
What: Sexy Schoolgirl Showdown
Where: Tommy Africas
$1,000 in prize money to be given away for best schoolgirl attire. Doors at 9:30 p.m. Register until 10:30 p.m. www.tommyafricas.com.
Who: DJ Tanner
Where: Savage Beagle
Hip-hop and dancehall reggae. Doors at 8:30 p.m.
What: Locals Night
Where: Garfinkels
Locals take over Garfs and get down to party tunes from DJ Trix.
UPCOMING EVENTS.
DJ Bukue One with Zak Hendrix, April 2.
Pavlo, April 2 & 3.
Hansel & Gretel, April 4.
Almeida/Tennant Naked City Sessions, April 5.
Ten Foot Pole, April 8.
DTalle, April 8.
Krafty Kuts, April 11.
DJ Maseo, April 12.
Souls of Mischief, April 14.