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Pique to Valley Listings May 21-May 27

This weeks entertainment listings

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: Black’s Pub

Easy-going rock tunes with the local singer/guitar player and guests.

Who: Leth Dodis

Where: Moe Joe’s

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 Bill’s

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 Africa’s

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: Garfinkel’s

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 Africa’s

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: Garf’s Gone Wild

Where: Garfinkel’s

DJ Rob Banks throws down top-40 hip-hop & dance tracks.

Who: DJ Peace Frog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Summer means it’s stagette season again at Bill’s. The mainstream mix-master keeps the dance floor rockin’ for the gals. Doors at 8 p.m.

Who: DJ Easyleigh

Where: Moe Joe’s

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! Whistler’s 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 Africa’s

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 Bill’s

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 Bill’s

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 Africa’s

DJ Ryder’s 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 Bill’s

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: Black’s 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 it’s old and new school hip-hop you’re lookin’ for, Seanski’s the man.

What: Cowgirls Inc.

Where: Moe Joe’s

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 Bill’s

Local’s 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 Joe’s

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 there’s 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: Garfinkel’s

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 Joe’s

Mainstream dance floor rockers.

UPCOMING EVENTS.

Children’s Art Festival, May 29-30.

Slow Nerve Action, May 31.

Vanilla Ice, June 11.

Pemberton Folk Festival, June 12-13.