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Pique to Valley Listings Nov. 12-18

This week's entertainment listings

Friday, Nov. 12

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Cornucopia Festival of Wine & Food

Where: Various locations — Whistler Village

Annual celebration features international wineries, celebrity chefs, dinners, parties, the works! www.whistlercornucopia.com.

What: Whistler Writers Festival

Where: Spruce Grove Field House

Third annual event continues with potluck dinner and plenary discussions on aspects of the writing craft with author/editors Stephen Osbourne, John Gould, and Caroline Adderson. 6 p.m. $30 (includes copies of books by guest authors). Ph: 604-932-4518.

What: Remote Control Premiere

Where: MY (Millennium) Place

Latest snowboard film by local crew the Gathering Collective. Part of Whistler Welcome Week festivities. Tickets: $2. Film starts: 7 p.m. Ph: 604-935-8410.

What: Gnarcore Video Play’s Shoot the Ones You Love

Where: Merlin’s

Local snowboard crew’s new indie flick. Invite only event. Doors at 8 p.m.

Who: lesismore

Where: Fifty-Two 80 Bistro & Bar

An eclectic mix of vocal jazz standards, swing, R&B and blues with singer Leslie Harris and the boys. 6:30-11:30 p.m.

Who: Last Call

Where: Moe Joe’s

Friday night house band plays the rockin’ hits you wanna hear.

What: Rob Funk Fridays

Where: Black’s Pub

Easy going guitar tunes with the local musician and guests.

Who: Bowen Boys

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Fiddle-driven Celtic pub favourites with locals Rob Thompson and Cam Salay.

What: Triple Threat Fridays

Where: Crab Shack

Live open mic jam and karaoke night hosted by DJ Steve Jiu.

Who: Murphy’s Law

Where: Pemberton Hotel

Classic rock.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Hip-hop Fridays

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Hip-hop and R&B hits with DJ Rob Banks and guest vocalist Gemma. Doors at 9:30 p.m.

Who: DJ NT

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Mainstream dance floor faves to kick off the weekend. Gals get in free all night long. Doors at 8 p.m.

Who: DJ Derek

Where: Savage Beagle

Top 40 hip-hop and R&B in the red lounge and down below. Doors at 9 p.m.

Who: DJ Ph.D

Where: Garfinkel’s

Silky smooth hip-hop and R&B. VIP treatment for girls.

Saturday, Nov. 13

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Kiran Ahluwalia

Where: MY (Millennium) Place

Toronto-based world music performer gives a contemporary twist to traditional Persian love songs. Appetizers by Tandoori Grill. Part of the MY Place/Whistler Arts Council’s 2004-05 Performance Series. Tickets: $17/$20. Show starts: 8 p.m. Ph: 604-935-8410.

What: Cornucopia Festival of Wine & Food

Where: Various locations, Whistler Village

Annual celebration features international wineries, celebrity chefs, dinners, parties, the works! www.whistlercornucopia.com.

What: Whistler Writers Festival

Where: Spruce Grove Field House

Third annual event continues with afternoon masters’ workshops and evening readings by workshop participants. Readings open to the public. 8 p.m. $5 cover includes copy of The Vicious Circle Journal (Whister Writers Group literary magazine.) Ph: 604-932-4518.

What: Stimulus Ski Film Premiere

Where: Merlin’s

The latest and greatest from Rage Films and Team 13. All ages show at 5:30 p.m. Licensed show at 7: 30 p.m. Tickets at the door.

What: Jam Night

Where: Boot Pub

Weekly open jam and $100 pool tourney with house band Cold Snap. All amateur musicians welcome. Ph: 604-932-3338.

Who: lesismore

Where: Fifty-Two 80 Bistro & Bar

An eclectic mix of vocal jazz standards, swing, R&B and blues with singer Leslie Harris and the boys. 6:30-11:30 p.m.

Who: Bowen Boys

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Fiddle-driven Celtic pub favourites with locals Rob Thompson and Cam Salay.

Who: Rob Funk & Raj

Where: Crystal Lounge

Laidback acoustic tunes with the local musicians.

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: Murphy’s Law

Where: Pemberton Hotel

Classic rock.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJ Seanski

Where: Savage Beagle

The New York native spins the funkiest old and new school hip-hop, reggae and R&B tracks in the Beagle bass-ment. Doors at 9 p.m.

What: Goodtimes

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Hip-hop, house and Top 40 dance floor hits with DJ Trix. Doors at 9:30 p.m.

Who: DJ Rob Banks

Where: Garfinkel’s

Old and new-school hip-hop and Top 40 dance tracks.

Who: DJ Peace Frog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

A mainstream mix of tunes that gets the dance floor rockin’. On weekends Bill’s is stagette central. Doors at 8 p.m.

Who: DJ Easyleigh

Where: Moe Joe’s

Party tunes to getcha on the dance floor. Doors at 9 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 14

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Cornucopia Festival of Wine & Food

Where: Various locations, Whistler Village

Annual celebration features international wineries, celebrity chefs, dinners, parties, the works! www.whistlercornucopia.com.

What: Whistler Writers Festival

Where: Spruce Grove Field House

Third annual festival wraps up today with a publishing workshop. Open to the public. Ph: 604-932-4518.

Who: lesismore

Where: Fifty-Two 80 Bistro & Bar

An eclectic mix of vocal jazz standards, swing, R&B and blues with singer Leslie Harris and the boys. 6:30-11:30 p.m.

What: The Punk Night

Where: Boot Pub

Whistler’s ultimate anti-club night features Vancouver bands Complete and Lights Below. Ph: 604-932-3338.

Who: Leth Dodis

Where: Crab Shack

Whistler cover band is still going strong, playing all your favourite rockers.

Who: Rob Thompson

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Easy-going rock ’n’ roll, pint-raising sing-a-longs and a touch of the blues.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Soul Kitchen

Where: Tommy Africa’s

DJ Czech, the man that got the kitchen cookin’ is back at the tables this week. Breaks, house and electro-party beats. The granddaddy of Whistler club nights at 11 years and counting. Doors at 9:30 p.m.

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Top 40 dance tunes keep the weekend vibe alive. Doors at 8 p.m.

Where: Moe Joe’s

Open now for the "Sunday Church Sessions." Doors at 10 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 15

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: The Jimmy Swift Band

Where: Boot Pub

East Coast jammers throw down heavy rock infused tripped out grooves. Ph: 604-932-3338.

What: Reggae Night

Where: Moe Joe’s

Locals Kosta Man and the Mighty Backhoes jammin’ all night long. Doors at 9 p.m.

What: Karaoke Night

Where: Crystal Lounge

Take the mic and let yourself go – ‘I Will Survive’ won’t sing itself.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: ’80s Night

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Popular club night with DJ Ryder on the decks playing ’80s retro tracks all night long. Doors at 9:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 16

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: 8 th Annual Caesar Contest

Where: Crab Shack

There’s a lot of caesar pride on the line as local bartenders throw together their best versions of the savoury cocktail. Call 604-935-4622 to enter.

What: Comedy Night

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Weekly standup event featuring top Vancouver comics and special guests. Content and language warning. Show starts: 9:30 p.m. 604-932-6613.

What: Ullr Snow God Party

Where: Savage Beagle

Join with your fellow riders and drink to the Norse god of snow so he will bless Whistler with plentiful powder days. With Tuesday night DJ Seanski. www.savagebeagle.com.

What: Open Mic Night

Where: Black’s Pub

Grab your guitar and take the mic or settle in with a pint and let other locals surprise you.

What: Das Boot Ballet

Where: Boot Pub

This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Babes get naked on stage and shake their booty for the boys (and girls) that like to watch.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Last Jungle N Breaks Night

Where: Garfinkel’s

JnB Productions’ last Jungle N Breaks club night with old school resident DJs Soda and Ecliptic vs. new school residents Jungle Souldier and Marky Mark. Event doubles as a fundraiser for local artist couple KLC Nash and Chili Thom following the theft of their RV. Tickets at the door; all proceeds donated to KLC & Chili. Ph: 604-902-4282.

What: Cowgirls Inc.

Where: Moe Joe’s

Country and rock tunes with Coyote Ugly- style bartender antics. Saddle up and get ready to party. Doors at 9 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 17

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Wes Makepeace with Jay Greenway

Where: Crab Shack

The local musicians share the stage at the Shack’s weekly dinner and giveaway night. Get there between 8 and 9 p.m. for the turkey dinner special and the chance to win ski passes and a car! Seriously. A car. Ph: 604-932-4451.

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. Babes get naked on stage and shake their booty for the boys (and girls) that like to watch.

What: Open Mic Night

Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub

A new night to show ’em what you’ve got.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Humperdinck Slapptyback

Where: Tommy Africa’s

New weekly club night featuring resident DJ Scott Arkwell digging deep into his crates for his most eclectic rock, funk, breaks and house tracks. Regular guest appearances by Mr. Fister, MC Curtis Santiago, and the Englebert Dancers go-go squad. Industry deals 10-11 p.m. Doors at 9:30 p.m.

Who: DJ Rosco

Where: Savage Beagle

The Montreal native lays down Hip-hop and R&B. Doors at 9 p.m.

What: Industry Night

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Industry deals and a rockin’ locals scene. Option snowboard giveaway tonight!.

Who: DJ Hedspin

Where: Moe Joe’s

The Vancouver DJ’s on the decks tonight. Doors at 9 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 18

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Sleeping Beauty

Where: MY (Millennium) Place

Opening night for Short Skirt Theatre’s Whistler-ized version of the classic fairy tale. All local cast makes for laughs galore. Family friendly show. Tickets: $13/$17. Show starts: 7:30 p.m. Performances continue through Saturday, Nov. 20.

What: LUNA — Moist II

Where: Meadow Park Recreation Centre

Whistler Community Services LUNA program (Late and Unique Nighttime Alternatives for young adults) stages their second annual welcome week pool party. Beats by DJ Phroh, dancers from Soul Funktion dance studio, sauna, hot-tub, Thai Massage and snackbar. Alcohol-free event. Doors at 9 p.m. Cover: $2 members, $4 non-members. www.lunawhistler.com.

Who: Rob Thompson

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Easy-going rock ’n’ roll, pint-raising sing-a-longs and a touch of the 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: Roger Sanchez

Where: Tommy Africa’s

World-renowned super DJ/Producer in the house tonight. Tickets: $20. Local’s discount ticket (with I.D. proof) $17 in advance from Snomotion. Doors at 9:30 p.m. www.tommyafricas.com.

Who: DJ Derek

Where: Savage Beagle

Good time hip-hop & R&B club tunes. Doors at 9 p.m.

What: Local’s Night

Where: Garfinkel’s

Popular party night with DJ Trix and friends.

Who: DJ Rosco

Where: Moe Joe’s

The man from Montreal takes over Thursdays.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Sleeping Beauty, Nov. 18-20.

Ski Bums, Nov. 19.

The Sadies, Nov. 23.

Norman Foote, Nov. 26.

Film Nights IV, Nov. 30.

Whistler Film Festival, Dec. 2-5.

Bizarre Bazaar, Dec. 3-4.