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. its Flashlight Brown, a punk rock band from Toronto.
What: X-Games Global Official World Movie Premiere
Who: Mike Vallelys 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 youve 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 Africas
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 Bills
Its the right night to get out and shake it at this Friday night frenzy.
Who: DJ R3
Where: Garfinkels
Dance the night away to a mix of hip hop and R&B classics.
Who: DJ Tone Ballone
Where: Moe Joes
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. its 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 Africas
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: Garfinkels
Its the biggest party in Whistler with DJ R3 playing all your favourite dance hits from yesterday, today and tomorrow.
Who: DJ Peacefrog
Where: Buffalo Bills
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 Joes
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: Blacks Pub
Blacks has got one almighty new patio overlooking the bottom of the bike park and nows the time to break it in.
Where: Tapleys 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, its really got something for everyone.
Where: BBKs 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: Hozs Pub
In funky Creekside, enjoy one of Whistlers 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 Bills
If you like picking, honking and big time blues, this harp legend will blow you away. Fresh off the flight from a European tour, hes a wizard on guitar too. A Memphis original. Jim Byrnes supports. See story.
Who: Closure
What: Freeze X-Games Global Superpipe After Party
Where: Garfinkels
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 Joes
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 regions 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 Africas
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 Joes
Whistlers 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 Bills
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 Africas
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: Blacks 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 Whistlers freshest hip hop night. Show off your B-boy and B-girl moves all night long.
What: Disco Fever
Where: Moe Joes
Theres no better place to wear out the platform shoes.
Who: DJ Seanski
Where: Savage Beagle
New Yorks own Seanski breaks out the phattest tunes in Whistlers longest running hip hop night.
Wednesday, May 21
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Wil Mimnaugh
Where: Crab Shack
If youve never seen Wil Mimnaugh play before then get down here, dammit. Hes incredible and he reels in the crowds with his overzealous guitar spectacular.
Who: Guitar Doug
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Come celebrate the hairy ones new residency for the spring. Almost every Wednesday night for the next few months, hell be here.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
Its 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 Joes
Its the real deal with all the hits and hijinx you could ask for.
What: Spare Grooves
Where: Maxx Fish
Whistlers 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 Bills
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 youve never seen Wil Mimnaugh play before then get down here, dammit. Hes incredible and he reels in the crowds with his overzealous guitar spectacular.
What: Sharkeys 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: Hozs 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: Garfinkels
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 Joes
Good times for good girls. Or bad ones. They dont discriminate!
What: L80s 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 Bills
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 Childrens Art Festival, Myrtle Philip school, May 24 & 25
Garaj Mahal & Blue Quarter, Boot Pub, May 25 & 26