Friday, Nov. 21
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Norman Foote with the Tuneful Toes
Where: MY (Millennium) Place
The internationally acclaimed entertainer for kids of all ages brings his infectious tunes and wacky props up this way. Local choir director Sadie Cullifords Tuneful Toes kids ensemble joins Foote onstage. Tickets $13/adults, $8/kids. Show starts 7 p.m. Ph: 604-935-8410.
Who: Murphys Lagh
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
High energy Celtic, Irish and easy rock tunes from this guitar and fiddle duo.
Who: Swallow
Where: Pemberton Hotel
Classic rock.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
Buck naked babes shake their booty for the boys. Bring tips.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Seasons Pass Giveaway night with DJ Dakota
Where: Crystal Lounge
Hip-hop grooves from a local boy and the chance to take home this towns equivalent of pure gold: a seasons pass. Ph:604-938-1081.
What: Flavour Fridays
Where: Tommy Africas
Flavour Fridays are even spicier now with the G-String dance-off at midnight. Show the G, shake your booty, winner takes home $100! DJ Rob Banks adds the soundtrack spinning hip-hop and R&B from 10:30 p.m. on.
Who: DJ R3
Where: Garfinkels
Dance the night away to a mix of hip-hop and R&B.
Who: DJ Derek
Where: Savage Beagle
Dropping the best Top 40 hip-hop, R&B and house cuts in the red lounge & down below.
Who: DJ Peace Frog
Where: Buffalo Bills
The Frog spins all the best mainstream dance floor faves and ladies get in free until 11 p.m.
Who: DJ Lambchop
Where: Moe Joes
All the Top 40 tunes that fill the dance floor.
Saturday, Nov. 22
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Vinyl
Where: Boot Pub
San Francisco groovemasters bring their funky, eclectic sound back to Whistler for two shows. Tickets $20. www.upstreamentertainment.com.
What: High Life Movie Premiere
Where: MY (Millennium) Place
Teton Gravity Research, the film production company that set the bar for big mountain footage, presents their latest 16 mm film starring a crew of the most hardcore skiers and snowboarders in the industry on location all over the globe. Two shows, at 7 and 9 p.m., featuring athlete appearances and giveaways. Tickets $10 available at MY Place and through TicketMaster. Ph: 604-935-8410, www.tetongravity.com.
Who: Rob Funk
Where: Second Cup
Chill tunes on weekend afternoons for those who want to sit and sip their coffee.
Who: Murphys Lagh
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
High energy Celtic, Irish and easy rock tunes from this guitar and fiddle duo.
Who: Gordo
Where: Crystal Lounge
Bluesy, folksy, good-time sing-a-long tunes from a good-hearted local.
Who: Swallow
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.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Reload Part 3
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
The third annual season opening bash by SIK Productions and Shakedown Entertainment features Seattle DJ/Producer Jon Lee of Tilted Records along with local boy DJ Milton and Vancouvers DJ Expo. Tickets $15 in advance, more at the door. Ph: 604-966-1042/604-935-2960.
What: Garfs Gone Wild
Where: Garfinkels
DJ R3 throws down silky smooth hip-hop, dance tracks and old-skool beatz.
Who: DJ Peace Frog
Where: Buffalo Bills
The master of the mainstream mix does his thing for the stagette parties.
Who: DJ Derek
Where: Savage Beagle
Dropping the best Top 40, hip hop, R&B and house cuts in the red lounge or down below.
Who: DJ Tone Ballone
Where: Moe Joes
Back by popular demand playing all the faves that fill the dance floor.
What: Goodtimes with DJ Trix
Where: Tommy Africas
Trix and guests throw down Top 40, hip-hop and funky house tracks for a classic Tommys dance party vibe. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
PUBS AND PATIOS
Where: Casa Tapas and Wine Bar
The jazz-infused lounge bar welcomes the funky set that want a relaxed yet sophisticated night out.
Where: Citta
Cittas has nice long windows and a big deck in the Village Square making it the ideal place to meet and watch the world go by.
Where: The BrewHouse
Kick back with a locally brewed beer and play a game of pool or two in the casual atmosphere by the creek.
Where: Amsterdam Pub & Café
The Dam has cool tunes, unusual artwork and great burgers.
Where: Blacks Pub
A cozy spot overlooking the plaza by the Whistler and Blackcomb gondolas and a great place to chill out and dream about bike park days past and snow days to come.
Where: Tapleys Neighbourhood Pub
The games always on the big screen TV, plus keno, darts and some of the best value pub food in Whistler.
Where: The Longhorn Saloon
The prime-positioned patio is an internationally renowned aprés spot. Every Thursday toss back some liquid courage and test your cowboy or cowgirl mettle on the mechanical bull. Saturdays, check out Hockey Night in Canada as its meant to be watched, among friends on two 10-foot TV screens.
Where: BBKs Pub
A small, friendly pub nestled in the heart of Blackcomb Village. Good eats, bartending staff who know their wines, and a unique photo gallery.
Where: Hozs Pub
In funky Creekside, enjoy a Whistler original with an excellent patio for watching the sun set.
Where: Merlins
The popular apres spot at the base of Blackcomb is now open weekends. Party on Friday after 4 p.m. and then stop by Saturday for some hair of the dog from noon on.
Sunday, Nov. 23
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Jeru The Damaja with Classified, D.L. Incognito, Langdon Auger, Mat the Alien & DJ Rosco
Where: Garfinkels
The former Gangstarr member and hip-hop legend makes his Whistler debut, joined by an impressive opening crew from all corners of the country, including a couple of favourite locals. Tickets $25 available in advance at Garfinkels and the Electric Daisy Internet Café.
Who: Vinyl
Where: Boot Pub
San Francisco groovemasters bring their funky eclectic sound back to Whistler. Tickets $20. www.upstreamentertainment.com. NOTE: The Punk Night returns to the Boot Pub Sunday, Nov. 30.
Who: Rob Funk
Where: Second Cup
Chill tunes on weekend afternoons for those who want to sit a while and sip their coffee.
What: Exitthisside
Where: Crab Shack
High-energy punk rock craziness from Vancouver. Crab Shack Sunday night house band WDC returns next week.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Old school jazz and R&B tributes with Chu and his piano.
What: Open Mic night
Where: Crystal Lounge
Humble shower singers and basement guitar gods take the stage for a casual evening of untapped talent.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Soul Kitchen
Where: Tommy Africas
The Kitchens special this week is a Nordic Trax CD Release Party featuring Calgary DJ John Delirious backed up by Dana D. for a night of slammin funky house. CD giveaways galore! The granddaddy of Whistler club nights at 11 years and counting. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
What: Charlies Angels Bikini Show
Where: Buffalo Bills
Keep the weekend going! Bills brings in this Vegas-style revue of beautiful babes in barely there swimwear.
Monday, Nov. 24
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Monday Madness featuring BC/DC
Where: Boot Pub
The insane fivepiece from the Interior claims AC/DC is a tribute to them, and theyre so good its almost a reasonable statement. Tickets $7 at the door.
What: Karaoke Night
Where: Crystal Lounge
Belt out a rocker to celebrate making it through the weekend.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: 80s Night
Where: Tommy Africas
DJ Ryder rocks out retro-style playing the best of MJ, Tears for Fears and Like A Virgin-era Madonna. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Who: DJ Rob Banks
Where: Savage Beagle
Old skool grooves in the sultry upstairs bar or the dance floor down below.
Who: DJ Richie Rich
Where: Buffalo Bills
Bills is a good ol time any night of the week, whether youre a hip young scenester or an ageing rocker.
Tuesday, Nov. 25
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: The Wassabi Collective
Where: Garfinkels
J & B Productions adds a more organic touch to their weekly jungle n breaks club night with a special performance from the Victoria-based world-beat artists. Face and body painting, tribal beats, and ethereal vocals. J&B Night resident DJ Toddski and Vancouver DJ OJ warm up the crowd. Tickets $15.
What: Whistler Social Dance Club
Where: Buffalo Bills
Weekly Latin and traditional ballroom dance sessions led by Morgan Montgomery every Tuesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. $10 cover. Couple and singles welcome. Ph: 604-935-1947 for more information.
What: Karaoke with Fernando
Where: Pemberton Hotel
Belt out a rocker among friends at the Pem Ho.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Beautiful babes lose the tutus and flaunt their flexibility.
What: Open Mic Night
Where: Blacks Pub
Get cozy and check out some new talent at this impromptu showing. Might even be time to put your money where your mouth is and dust off that old guitar.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: 90s Night
Where: Tommy Africas
A new nostalgia night at Tommys celebrates the best dance tunes from the last decade of the last millennium. C&C Music Factory, LondonBeat, and more from DJ Trix. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Who: DJ Seanski
Where: Savage Beagle
Transplanted New Yorker Seanski throws down phat tunes at this hip-hop and old-skool night, six years strong and counting.
Who: DJ Peace Frog
Where: Buffalo Bills
Peace Frog plays the popular tunes that keep the room cozy and the dance floor full.
Wednesday, Nov. 26
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Absolutely Fabulous Poor
Where: MY (Millennium) Place
Opening night for Bushwoman Productions follow-up to last years Ab Fab stage adaptation. Poor brings back the incomparable Edina Monsoon, her best bud Patsy and the rest of the gang from the British dark comedy series. Show starts 8 p.m. Tickets $18-$23. Ph: 604-935-8410.
What: The Path to Modern Alpinism
Where: BrewHouse
The last of the Escape Routes weekly outdoor adventure-themed slideshow series organized to raise funds for the Whistler Search and Rescue Team and the Jim Haberl Memorial Hut. This weeks event: The Path to Modern Alpinism, a slide presentation by accomplished Canmore rock and ice climber Rob Owens, followed by a Q&A session. No cover, donations accepted, plus a raffle for high-end outdoor gear. Show starts 8 p.m. Ph: 604-938-3228.
Who: Wes Makepeace
Where: Crab Shack
Local boy rocks out acoustic sets for his hardworking skater following.
Who: Rob Thompson
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Easy-going rock n roll hits, pint-raising sing-a-longs and a touch of the blues.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
A flesh-fest for the fellas. Bring plenty of tips.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Strictly Underground
Where: Garfinkels
EasyGroove Productions weekly club night featuring house, tribal beats and breaks from a resident DJ roster that includes local boys Milton, Keph, Kori K and Toddski.
What: Cash Wednesdays with DJ Gary Moore
Where: Tommy Africas
Moore, a former resident of iconic London U.K. nightclub Ministry of Sound spins funk, house and breaks from the centre booth. Win $100 cash every week and a chance at a $2,000 cash grand prize giveaway at the end of the season. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
What: Locals Night
Where: Moe Joes
From the Originals, purveying a good time since 1980.
What: Locals Groove Nite
Where: Buffalo Bills
DJ Peace Frog and the bartenders keep the hometown crowd happy.
What: Waxed Wednesday
Where: Savage Beagle
Hip hop with Rosco, and like every night at the Beagle, locals get in free.
Thursday, Nov. 27
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Absolutely Fabulous Poor
Where: MY (Millennium) Place
Opening night for Bushwoman Productions follow-up to last years Ab Fab stage adaptation. Poor brings back the incomparable Edina Monsoon, her best bud Patsy and the rest of the gang from the British dark comedy series. Show starts 8 p.m. Tickets $18-$23. Ph: 604-935-8410.
What: Liquid Jazz Thursdays
Where: La Bocca
Smooth swing, funk and jazz grooves from Vancouvers Cory Curtis and Shawn Killaly on bass and drums, and a different guest musician rounding out the trio each week. Music starts 8 p.m.
Who: Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Fiddle-driven Celtic, Irish and easy-rock tunes from a pair of local legends.
What: Jam Night Thursday
Where: Boot Pub
Open mic and instrumental jam night with the Boots six-piece house jam band featuring local rockers Greg Reamsbottom and Phil Richard. Plus, a $100 pool tourney, darts, no techno or R&B whatsoever.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar
Old school jazz and R&B tributes with Chu and his piano.
What: Whistler Social Dance Club
Where: Buffalo Bills
Western-style line dancing taught by Buffalo Bills girls Stacey Hughes and Sarah Tambosso every Thursday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. $10 cover. Ph: 604-932-3502 for more information.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Eye Candy
Where: Tommy Africas
Double the ladies night: no cover for girls plus the Tommys babes strutting their stuff to Top 40 tunes. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
What: Thirstdays
Where: Buffalo Bills
Stick around after line dancing and shake it to rock anthems and groovy hit tunes.
What: Locals Night
Where: Garfinkels
Whistlers best local DJs on rotation so the local crowd can dance their local asses off.
Who: DJ Tanner
Where: Savage Beagle
Dont worry, its not Candace Cameron from Full House playing a Debbie Gibson set. Its the return of the Digital Underdogg.
Who: DJ Lambchop
Where: Moe Joes
All the Top 40 faves that fill the dance floor.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Absolutely Fabulous Poor, Nov. 28, 29.
The Best of the Banff Mountain Film Festival, Nov. 28.
Run Chico Run, Nov. 30.
Totem: The Return of the Gpsgolox Pole, Dec. 3.
Choclair, Dec. 3.
Whistler Film Festival, Dec. 4-7.
The New Deal, Dec. 5-6.
The Supersuckers, Dec. 7.
The Red Elvises, Dec. 8.
Junior Sanchez, Dec. 8.