Friday, May 21
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: John Reynolds
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Hearty Irish singer/songwriter known to weave a yarn or two into his set.
Who: Suzanne Wilson
Where: Crystal Lounge
Sheryl Crow-style vocals backed by acoustic guitar covering everything from 60s folk classics to contemporary rock.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Piano-man sets the mood with lots of soul and R&B and jazzy lounge favourites.
What: Rob Funk Fridays
Where: Blacks Pub
Easy-going rock tunes with the local singer/guitar player and guests.
Who: Leth Dodis
Where: Moe Joes
Rock covers by the Friday night regulars.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Naked babes on stage shake their booty for the boys (and girls) that like to watch.
Who: March Hare
Where: Pemberton Hotel
Classic rock.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: 70s Austin Powers Shag Party
Where: Buffalo Bills
Don your most shagadelic duds and shake it to 70s music all night long. Contests, costumes, prizes and bodypainted models. Groovy baby, Yeah! Doors at 8 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 9 p.m.
Who: DJ Garth Funk Fusion
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Only the funkiest tracks all night long in the hillside lounge.
What: Bikini Fridays
Where: Tommy Africas
Hip-hop and R&B tracks with DJ Rob Banks and prizes for best bikini tops. Doors at 10 p.m.
Who: DJ R3
Where: Garfinkels
Hip hop and dance tracks.
Saturday, May 22
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: The Clumsy Lovers
Where: Boot Pub
Vancouver five-piece band is back for a night of raging Celtic-bluegrass rock. Tickets: $10 available through TicketMaster or at the Boot Pub. Ph: 604-932-3338, www.upstreamentertainment.com.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Piano-man sets the mood with lots of soul and R&B and jazzy lounge favourites.
Who: Suzanne Wilson
Where: Crystal Lounge
Sheryl Crow-style vocals backed by acoustic guitar covering everything from 60s folk classics to contemporary rock.
Who: Matt Joe Gow
Where: Crab Shack
Shack Unplugged good time acoustic tunes.
Who: John Reynolds
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Hearty Irish singer/songwriter known to weave a yarn or two into his set.
Who: Rob Funk
Where: Second Cup
Afternoon guitar tunes for the coffee crowd.
Who: March Hare
Where: Pemberton Hotel
Classic rock.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Goodtimes
Where: Tommy Africas
Long weekend dance party with Calgary DJ Bodhisava throwing down hip-hop & funky house tracks. Doors at 10 p.m.
Who: DJ Milton - Renaissance
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Popular local DJ throws down house, breaks and tribal beats in the hillside lounge. Come early for the Bike Park Bash and celebrate the upcoming season on the patio that overlooks the world-renowned park.
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 9 p.m.
What: Garfs Gone Wild
Where: Garfinkels
DJ Rob Banks throws down top-40 hip-hop & dance tracks.
Who: DJ Peace Frog
Where: Buffalo Bills
Summer means its stagette season again at Bills. The mainstream mix-master keeps the dance floor rockin for the gals. Doors at 8 p.m.
Who: DJ Easyleigh
Where: Moe Joes
Old and new school tunes that get the gals dancin on the pool tables.
Sunday, May 23
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: John Reynolds
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Hearty Irish singer/songwriter known to weave a yarn or two into his set.
What: The Punk Night
Where: Boot Pub
Still goin strong in the off-season! Whistlers ultimate anti-club night features Vancouver indie punk bands Removal and Married to the Music. Ph: 604-932-3338.
What: Sunday Night Sound Lounge
Where: Wild Seed Enoteca (Mount Currie)
Regular weekly live music night features Whistler boy Wes Makepeace playing acoustic rock covers and originals. Ph: 604-894-5567.
Who: Leth Dodis
Where: Crab Shack
Whistler party band plays all your favourite rock covers.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Piano-man sets the mood with lots of soul and R&B and jazzy lounge favourites.
Who: Rob Funk
Where: Second Cup
Afternoon guitar tunes for the coffee crowd.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Soul Kitchen
Where: Tommy Africas
Seattle DJ/Producer Dig Dug is at the Kitchen tables this week throwing down funky breaks and speed garage. The granddaddy of Whistler club nights at 11 years and counting. Doors at 10 p.m.
Who: DJ NT
Where: Buffalo Bills
Mainstream dance tunes keep the weekend vibe alive. Doors at 8 p.m.
Monday, May 17
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Blue Quarter
Where: Boot Pub
Trippy, groovy instrumental electro-jams with the Canmore-based trio. Ph: 604-932-3338.
Who: Leth Dodis
Where: Buffalo Bills
Rock covers by local boys.
What: Karaoke Night
Where: Crystal Lounge
Come by and belt out a rocker to get rid of the Monday blues.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Piano-man sets the mood with lots of soul and R&B and jazzy lounge favourites.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Tanner
Where: Savage Beagle
Hip-hop & dancehall tunes for a full house.
What: 80s Night
Where: Tommy Africas
DJ Ryders back playing the best of the 80s all night long. Doors at 10 p.m. Free cover!
Tuesday, May 25
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Comedy Night The Nasty Show
Where: Buffalo Bills
Vancouver comics Patrick Maliha and Paul Bae headline the weekly stand-up comedy event. Show starts 9:30 p.m. Ph: 604-932-6613.
What: Open Mic Night
Where: Blacks Pub
Dust off that old guitar and take the mic or settle in with a pint and let other locals surprise you.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Piano-man sets the mood with lots of soul and R&B and jazzy lounge favourites.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Naked babes on stage shake their booty for the boys (and girls) that like to watch.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Seanski
Where: Savage Beagle
If its old and new school hip-hop youre lookin for, Seanskis the man.
What: Cowgirls Inc.
Where: Moe Joes
Whistler country music fans get a night all their own.
Wednesday, May 26
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Piano-man sets the mood with lots of soul and R&B and jazzy lounge favourites.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Naked babes on stage shake their booty for the boys (and girls) that like to watch.
What: Mechanical Bull Night
Where: Pemberton Hotel
Throw back a shot of liquid courage and go get your 8 seconds of fame - or your split second of shame. Yee-Ha!
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Phroh
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Dancehall reggae and deep sexy grooves.
What: Locals Freak Show
Where: Buffalo Bills
Locals night with a crowd that includes everyone from young hipsters to old rockers. Doors at 8 p.m.
Who: DJ Rosco
Where: Savage Beagle
Hip-hop and R&B. Doors at 9 p.m.
What: Classic Rock Night
Where: Moe Joes
Head honcho Andy takes over the DJ booth and plays the stuff he wants to hear for a change. They call it rap music, he calls it crap music. No R&B guaranteed.
Thursday, May 27
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Rob Thompson & Guests
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Celtic, Irish and easy-rock tunes.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Piano-man sets the mood with lots of soul and R&B and jazzy lounge favourites.
What: Sumo Night
Where: Pemberton Hotel
Everyone loves those big padded sumo suits, especially when theres liquor involved.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Rob Banks
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Funky hip-hop, soul and R&B.
What: Double Daze Thursdays
Where: Boot Pub
$100 pool tourney, darts and no techno or R&B - guaranteed.
What: Locals Night
Where: Garfinkels
The biggest locals party in town.
What: House Music night
Where: Savage Beagle
House tracks in the Beagle basement by a revolving DJ crew.
Who: Kenny & Andy
Where: Moe Joes
Mainstream dance floor rockers.
UPCOMING EVENTS.
Childrens Art Festival, May 29-30.
Slow Nerve Action, May 31.
Vanilla Ice, June 11.
Pemberton Folk Festival, June 12-13.