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Pique to Valley Listings May 16-22

Friday, May 16 LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS What: X-Games Global Free Concert Series Where: base of Whistler gondola 4 p.m. is Operatic featuring Jesse Fritsch as lead singer and guitarist for these So Cal punk rockers. At 5 p.m.

Friday, May 16

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: X-Games Global Free Concert Series

Where: base of Whistler gondola

4 p.m. is Operatic featuring Jesse Fritsch as lead singer and guitarist for these So Cal punk rockers. At 5 p.m. it’s Flashlight Brown, a punk rock band from Toronto.

What: X-Games Global Official World Movie Premiere

Who: Mike Vallely’s Greatest Hits

The truth behind the tales of this legendary skateboarding bad ass. The car crashing, elbow smashing, ramp thrashing and security guard bashing. Free entry, showtime 8 p.m. See story.

What: Porridge for the Soul Speaker Series

Where: My Place

Brock Tully heads up the first in this new series of inspirational sessions.

In 1970, he cycled 10,000 miles across North America and Mexico. Learn his life lessons and how to make the most of what you’ve got. Tix $14, show 8 p.m.

Who: Bally Oak

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Lively guitar and fiddle duo doing all the Irish classics.

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Old school jazz and R&B tributes with Chu and his piano.

Who: Suzanne Wilson

Where: Crystal Lounge

Warm, imagery-loaded acoustic folk in pop foundations.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Take The Bend Out

Where: Tommy Africa’s

MK Ultra partners DJ Mat the Alien and MC Ty C with a huge range of hip hop, popular beats and live MCing.

What: Free Love Fridays

Where: Maxx Fish

Hip hop, R&B and Top 40 classics from DJ Dizzy.

Who: DJ Peace Frog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

It’s the right night to get out and shake it at this Friday night frenzy.

Who: DJ R3

Where: Garfinkel’s

Dance the night away to a mix of hip hop and R&B classics.

Who: DJ Tone Ballone

Where: Moe Joe’s

Expect all the faves to fill the floor.

Saturday, May 17

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: X-Games Global Free Concert Series

Where: base of Whistler gondola

4 p.m. is Mike V and the Rats with frontman Mike Vallely. Hard, fast and furious punk rock. At 5 p.m. it’s Diffuser, an alternative rock band.

Who: Suzanne Wilson

Where: Crystal Lounge

Warm, imagery-loaded acoustic folk in pop foundations.

Who: Bally Oak

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Lively guitar and fiddle duo doing all the Irish classics.

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Old school jazz and R&B tributes with Chu and his piano.

Who: Rob Funk

Where: Second Cup

Rain or shine each afternoon Mr. Funk will be serving up classic songs to drink coffee to.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Championship Vinyl

Where: Maxx Fish

DJ Keph rules the floor with a vinyl fist throwing down uber-sexy funk, R&B, soul and hip hop.

What: Off the Hook

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Funky house and popular anthems with the best dance party in town from DJ Milton and Chili. Two DJs on four turntables.

What: Revolve

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co.

DJ Digglesworth & Pedro Dias bring you delicious vibes of modern electronica, dope beats and house ’n’ break classics.

What: Garfs Gone Wild

Where: Garfinkel’s

It’s the biggest party in Whistler with DJ R3 playing all your favourite dance hits from yesterday, today and tomorrow.

Who: DJ Peacefrog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

The master of the mainstream mix doing his things for the stags and stagettes.

Who: DJ Derek

Where: Savage Beagle

Savage love on the turntables with hip hop R&B and top 40 classics.

Who: DJ Tone Ballone

Where: Moe Joe’s

Expect all the faves to fill the floor.

PUBS AND PATIOS

Where: Casa Tapas and Wine Bar

This jazz-infused lounge bar welcomes the funky set that want a more relaxed yet sophisticated night out.

Where: Citta’

Citta’ has those long windows and a big deck in the Village Square that make it the place to meet and watch the world go by.

Where: The Brew House

Kick back with a locally brewed beer, enjoy a game of pool or sit outside and soak up the sun by the creek.

Where: Amsterdam Pub & Café

The Dam has a busy deck, cool tunes, unusual artwork and great meals.

Where: Black’s Pub

Black’s has got one almighty new patio overlooking the bottom of the bike park and now’s the time to break it in.

Where: Tapley’s Neighbourhood Pub

Is exactly that, neighbourly, with some of the best value pub food in Whistler and big screen sports, keno, and darts.

Where: The Longhorn Saloon

This prime positioned patio is voted best apres’ bar in Whistler time and time again. Indoors or outdoors, playing pool or picking at plates of nibblies, it’s really got something for everyone.

Where: BBK’s Pub

A small but friendly pub nestled in the bosom of Blackcomb in the Glacier Lodge. Good eats and delectable drinks plus a unique photo exhibit on the walls every month.

Where: Hoz’s Pub

In funky Creekside, enjoy one of Whistler’s originals.

Sunday, May 18

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: X-Games Global Free Concert Series

Where: base of Whistler gondola

4 p.m. is Reeve Oliver, a rock band from San Diego, California.

5 p.m. is Authority Zero, an alt-punk-rock band from Mesa, Arizona followed by the awards ceremony with satellite link-up to the USA.

Who: Charlie Musselwhite

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

If you like picking, honking and big time blues, this harp legend will blow you away. Fresh off the flight from a European tour, he’s a wizard on guitar too. A Memphis original. Jim Byrnes supports. See story.

Who: Closure

What: Freeze X-Games Global Superpipe After Party

Where: Garfinkel’s

Soulful rock band from L.A. with a Canadian lead singer, taking the music scene by storm and headlining at New Music West next week. See story.

What: Hot Mud Show

Where: Moe Joe’s

Hot local girls give in to their chocolate cravings for this WFSA fundraiser. Any girls who want to join in can bring a towel. ESPN media get free entry.

What: Live and Kicking

Where: Crab Shack

End the week right with some top notch rock ’n’ roll from some of the region’s best bands.

Who: Bally Oak

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Lively guitar and fiddle duo doing all the Irish classics.

What: Open Mic night

Where: Crystal Lounge

Humble home music-makers take to the stage for a casual evening of untapped talent.

Who: Rob Funk

Where: Second Cup

Rain or shine each afternoon Mr. Funk will be serving up classic songs to drink coffee to.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Global X-Games Viewpoint Party

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co.

Catch all the live action from the balcony overlooking the big screen at the base of Whistler gondola for the awards ceremony and concerts.

What: Soul Kitchen

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Back by popular demand, Horsey from On Deck in Vancouver plays funky house and thick beats.

Monday, May 19

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Monday Madness

Where: Boot Pub

Beluga are bringing their intergalactic space funk odyssey to town. Think James Brown meets Luke Skywalker. See story.

Who: WDC

Where: Moe Joe’s

Whistler’s favourite rock ’n’ roll studs rip it up as usual with originals, covers and some requests.

What: Karaoke Night

Where: Crystal Lounge

Expect it all, the good, the bad, and the ugly. Where all the wannabes gettabe.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJ Rich

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Contemporary classics to take to the dance floor.

What: All Over The Map Mondays

Where: Savage Beagle

An eclectic mix of contemporary classics.

What: Magnum Opus

Where: Tommy Africa’s

’80s beats at their best from the Retro Machine DJ Ryder playing memorable tracks to pump, bump and jump to.

Tuesday, May 20

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Open Mic Night

Where: Black’s Pub

Get cosy and cop some new talent at this impromptu showing, perhaps even play an instrument yourself.

What: Das Boot Ballet

Where: Boot Pub

A flesh fest for the fellas featuring exotic dancing girls.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: The Freestylers

What: Vinyl Lab Opening Celebration

One of the U.K.’s most successful house and break beat duos, the Freestylers join forces with DJ Jungle Soldier and Grooverobber for an eclectic mix of mayhem. See story.

What: Breakdance Night

Where: Maxx Fish

DJ Yan Solo hosts Whistler’s freshest hip hop night. Show off your B-boy and B-girl moves all night long.

What: Disco Fever

Where: Moe Joe’s

There’s no better place to wear out the platform shoes.

Who: DJ Seanski

Where: Savage Beagle

New York’s own Seanski breaks out the phattest tunes in Whistler’s longest running hip hop night.

Wednesday, May 21

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Wil Mimnaugh

Where: Crab Shack

If you’ve never seen Wil Mimnaugh play before then get down here, dammit. He’s incredible and he reels in the crowds with his overzealous guitar spectacular.

Who: Guitar Doug

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Come celebrate the hairy one’s new residency for the spring. Almost every Wednesday night for the next few months, he’ll be here.

What: Das Boot Ballet

Where: Boot Pub

It’s amazing what you can do with wax. Catch all of the girls in all of their glory.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Locals’ Night

Where: Moe Joe’s

It’s the real deal with all the hits and hijinx you could ask for.

What: Spare Grooves

Where: Maxx Fish

Whistler’s premier hip hop and locals’ night with DJ Mat the Alien and Kilo Cee showing off on four turntables, with special guest MCs every week.

Who: DJ Def Dubs

Where: Savage Beagle

Deft mix-it-up moves from DJ Dubs.

What: Wasted Wednesdays

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

DJ Rich gives out lots of goodies to good boys and girls still working here during the spring.

Thursday, May 22

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Wil Mimnaugh

Where: Crab Shack

If you’ve never seen Wil Mimnaugh play before then get down here, dammit. He’s incredible and he reels in the crowds with his overzealous guitar spectacular.

What: Sharkey’s Machine

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Sharkey from the Shark Bites, becomes a trio in Whistler bringing their breezy beach party rock ’n’ roll music to the mountains.

What: Open Mic Night

Where: Hoz’s Pub

Join Pete and Jason from WDC for this brand new rock ’n’ roll acoustic jam session in Creekside. Pick up their guitars or bring your own, from 9:30 p.m.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Locals Night

Where: Garfinkel’s

Whistler's best DJ's every week are rotating to bring you the best dance party you locals’ could ask for. This week features house guru, Clinton Wong.

Who: DJ Tanner

Where: Savage Beagle

Return of the digital underdogg. Locals night with ladies free before 11 p.m.

What: Ladies Night

Where: Moe Joe’s

Good times for good girls. Or bad ones. They don’t discriminate!

What: L’80s Nite

Where: Maxx Fish

Face the retro-bution of DJ Mr. Fister as he plays all the trax you forgot you loved. Free for the ladies.

What: Thirstdays

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Top tunes and dance floor ditties from rock to house to hits.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Music Industry Seminar, MY Place, May 24

Rotary Talent Night, MY Place, May 24

21 st Annual Children’s Art Festival, Myrtle Philip school, May 24 & 25

Garaj Mahal & Blue Quarter, Boot Pub, May 25 & 26