Friday, May 9
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Blair & Maxines High School Reunion
Where: Westin Resort & Spa
A hilarious interactive dinner theatre comedy is expected from the master-minds behind the hit play Ab Fabs Fat. Grab a nametag and a table and watch the madness unfold. Dinner & show tix $65. Starts at 7 p.m.
Who: Pavlo
Where: MY Place
The Greek god of guitar serves up some sizzling sounds of the Mediterranean. Tix $22. Showtime 8 p.m.
Who: Male Impact
Where: Boot Pub
A big night out for the girls as four Alberta Adonises show off their dance moves and their muscles. Dance, sing and stare along. Tix $10, doors at 9 p.m.
Who: Mark Kelly
Where: Crystal Lounge
A balanced mix of contagious originals and modern rock covers from this Whistler Music Search winner. Hes Aussie so expect some Powderfinger too. See story.
What: Dubh Linn Gate 5 th Anniversary Weekend
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
From apres join Doug and Kyla and then from 8 p.m. till midnight, enjoy Black Waters Irish, Celtic classics. Expect all sorts of surprises from the bar and kitchen as well.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Old school jazz and R&B tributes with Chu and his piano.
Who: Murphys Law
Where: Pemberton Hotel
Classic Rock.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Strange Tango
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co.
The sophisticated sounds of boudoir music by DJ Keph. Nu jazz, deep funk, Brazilectro and a touch of class.
What: Take The Bend Out
Where: Tommy Africas
Special guest DJ Rumble & Ty C play hip hop with 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.
Saturday, May 10
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Astronomy Day
Where: Spruce Grove Park
Tour the night sky with telescopes and lively talks from astronomers John Nemy and Carol Legate. Therell be a BBQ too. Free fun from 7 to 11:30 p.m.
What: Blair & Maxines High School Reunion
Where: Westin Resort & Spa
A hilarious interactive dinner theatre comedy is expected from the master-minds behind the hit play Ab Fabs Fat. Grab a nametag and a table and watch the madness unfold. Dinner & show tix $65. Starts at 7 p.m.
What: Bye Bye Birdie
Where: MY Place
Almost 40 kids from Whistler Secondary School put on the Broadway smash hit. Admission is by donation. Two shows on offer, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
What: Dubh Linn Gate 5 th Anniversary Weekend
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
From apres join Doug and Kyla and then from 8 p.m. till midnight, enjoy Black Waters Irish, Celtic classics. Expect all sorts of surprises from the bar and kitchen as well.
Who: Mark Kelly
Where: Crystal Lounge
A balanced mix of contagious originals and modern rock covers from this Whistler Music Search winner. Hes Aussie so expect some Powderfinger too. See story.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Old school jazz and R&B tributes with Chu and his piano.
Who: Murphys Law
Where: Pemberton Hotel
Classic rock.
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 Kori K. 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: Hot n Happening Hits
Where: Garfinkels
Whatever you want well play it. As long as its good.
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 Boofty
Where: Moe Joes
Straight out of UBCs department of deejaying comes Boofty. 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 11
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: WDC
Where: Crab Shack
End the week right with some top notch rock n roll from the No. 1 party band in Whistler.
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 Africas
DJ T-Bone Tyler returns to Whistler after a successful tour of Europe. Hear the best of tech house & new releases from his own label Deepen Discs.
What: Byrnes & Birch Bash
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co.
Shakedown Entertainment and friends present DJs Patrick Kelly, Shandy Rae and Milton plus its Melissa Byrnes' 25th bday and Kyle Birchs last hurrah before he leaves for the island. Tix $5, doors at 9 p.m.
What: DJ Rich
Where: Buffalo Bills
Dust up the dance floor with DJ Richs delicious ditties.
What: Sugar
Where: Moe Joes
Four out of five optometrists agree the ladies of Sugar are good for your eyes.
Monday, May 12
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: The Jimmy Swift Band & Grand Theft Bus
Where: Boot Pub
An East Coast invasion for the jam band crowd. Two experimental, energetic groups full of prog-rock sounds, jazzy jams and groovy numbers guaranteed to get you moving. 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 and guest DJ Mr. Big Stuff playing memorable tracks to pump, bump and jump to.
Tuesday, May 13
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
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 14
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Wes Makepeace
Where: Crab Shack
Its Industry Night with Wes playing acoustic covers and originals to get you over the weekly hump.
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 15
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Cold Snap Farewell Party
Where: Boot Pub
Come say goodbye to the Boots winter house band, playing rock n roll just how you like it loud, proud and professional. See story.
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 Milton Currie.
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. We 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
13 th Annual Whistler International Wine Festival, at Chateau Whistler, May 13
X Games Concert Series, Whistler base, May 16-19
Charlie Musselwhite, Buffalo Bills, May 18
Closure, Garfinkels, May 18
Wil Mimnaugh, Crab Shack, May 23 & 24
Rotary Talent Night, MY Place, May 24
21 st Annual Childrens Art Festival, Myrtle Phillip, May 24 & 25
Garaj Mahal & Blue Quarter, Boot Pub, May 25 & 26