Friday, May 23
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: John Reynolds
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
The front man for the legendary Irish Rovers does the great green classics.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Old school jazz and R&B tributes with Chu and his piano.
Who: Gordo
Where: Crystal Lounge
Legendary blues ballads mixed in with some rock n roll classics and even a few original acoustic gems from one of Whistler’s favourite musical faces.
Who: Full Moon
Where: Pemberton Hotel
Classic rock.
What: Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
Girls get their kit off to help the boys kick off a memorable long weekend.
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 freestyling.
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.
What: Global Grooves
Where: Savage Beagle
All the hits all over the clubs across the globe.
Saturday, May 24
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: 21 st Annual Children’s Art Festival
Where: Myrtle Philip School
Loads of free workshops for the little ones featuring all things messy, gooey and sticky, from paints to patterns, from make-up to materials, and anything else that will keep the critters creative. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
What: Music Industry Seminar
Where: MY Place
If you want to make that step from amateur to professional or even cut a CD, you may find this free workshop, hosted by Tandem Music Group from 2 to 5 p.m., useful. Space is limited. Call 1-866-898-4840 to register.
What: Rotary Talent Search
Where: MY Place
Consider it Whistler Idol without mean Simon. Paula Abdul will be replaced by our own dancing diva, Michele Bush. Tix are $12 for adults, $9 for kids. Show starts at 7 p.m.
Who: Gordo
Where: Crystal Lounge
Legendary blues ballads mixed in with some rock n roll classics and even a few original acoustic gems from one of Whistler’s favourite musical faces
Who: John Reynolds
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
The front man for the legendary Irish Rovers does the great green classics.
Who: Full Moon
Where: Pemberton Hotel
Classic rock.
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
DJ Def Dub delivers the funk, R&B, hip hop and house alongside Tommy’s go-go dancers for the best party in town.
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’s has those long windows and a big deck in the Village Square that makes it the place to meet and watch the world go by.
Where: The BrewHouse
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, plus 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 25
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: 21 st Annual Children’s Art Festival
Where: Myrtle Philip School
Loads of free workshops for the little ones featuring all things messy, gooey and sticky, from paints to patterns, make-up to materials, and anything else to keep the critters creative. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Who: Garaj Mahal & Blue Quarter
Where: Boot Pub
A growing cult following of fans across North America believe a night with G-M will change your perspective on live music. They flow from giant grooves to sophisticated jazz, then slither into the biggest funk you could fathom. See story.
Who: Grace Nocturnal and Jets Overhead
Where: Garfinkel’s
Lock up your daughters and prepare for a night of rock and roll rhythms from two Vancouver Island bands who love the sounds of the late 60s, early 70s and glam rock 80s. See story.
What: The Crowley Band
Where: Crab Shack
Surf and turf with skulls and crossbones. Crowley and the boys shake down the Shack with some heavy metal mayhem. No doubt Brad, Dave and Rico will down their howls and growls with plenty of oyster shooters. Don’t yer dare miss it.
Who: John Reynolds
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
The front man for the legendary Irish Rovers does the great green 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: Soul Kitchen
Where: Tommy Africa’s
DJ Czech returns to the booth for another sample of breaks, house and electro beats. Whistler’s longest running club night.
What: Sunday In Session
Where: Savage Beagle
From old skool to new skool, it’ll be a learning experience.
Who: DJ Rich
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
Groove on the dancefloor or play pool on the deck for the Memorial Day weekend.
Monday, May 26
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Garaj Mahal & Blue Quarter
Where: Boot Pub
A growing cult following of fans across North America believe a night with G-M will change your perspective on live music. They flow from giant grooves to sophisticated jazz, then slither into the biggest funk you could fathom. See story.
What: Karaoke Night
Where: Crystal Lounge
Expect it all, the good, the bad, and the ugly. Where all the wannabes gottabe.
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 with the Retro Machine DJ Ryder playing memorable tracks to pump, bump and jump to.
Tuesday, May 27
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Open Mic Night
Where: Black’s Pub
Get cosy and cop some new talent at this impromptu showing, and 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
What: Breakdance Night
Where: Maxx Fish
DJ "C" the Selecta hosts Whistler’s freshest hip hop night. Show off your B-boy and B-girl moves all night long.
Who: DJ Seanski
Where: Savage Beagle
New York’s own Seanski breaks out the phattest tunes at Whistler’s longest running hip hop night.
Wednesday, May 28
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Industry Nite
Where: Crab Shack
Wes Makepeace helps get the locals over the weekly hump with acoustic rock covers and originals.
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
If you like lots of skin and stilettos on stage, you’ll like this saucy spectacular.
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 29
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Laura Nedelak
Where: Hoz’s Pub
Celebrating her second CD release, White Heart, Laura will perform loads of heartfelt folky acoustic numbers that will put a smile on your face. This night is also a gymnastics fundraiser. See story.
Who: Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Celtic, Irish and easy rock.
What: Open Mic Night
Where: Hoz’s Pub
Join Randy and friends filling in for WDC (who are on tour for a few weeks) for this brand new rock ’n’ roll acoustic jam session in Creekside. Pick up the guitars on offer 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 hottie, Foxxy Aussie along with resident DJ Trixx.
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.
What: Double Daze Thursdaze
Where: Boot Pub
A $100 pool tourney, a dart comp and no techno or R&B whatsoever.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Hoja, MY Place, May 31
13 th Annual Jazz and Blues Festival, June 13-15
