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Pique to Valley Listings Nov 21-27

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.

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 Culliford’s Tuneful Toes kids ensemble joins Foote onstage. Tickets $13/adults, $8/kids. Show starts 7 p.m. Ph: 604-935-8410.

Who: Murphy’s 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: Season’s Pass Giveaway night with DJ Dakota

Where: Crystal Lounge

Hip-hop grooves from a local boy and the chance to take home this town’s equivalent of pure gold: a season’s pass. Ph:604-938-1081.

What: Flavour Fridays

Where: Tommy Africa’s

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: Garfinkel’s

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 Bill’s

The Frog spins all the best mainstream dance floor faves and ladies get in free until 11 p.m.

Who: DJ Lambchop

Where: Moe Joe’s

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: Murphy’s 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 Vancouver’s DJ Expo. Tickets $15 in advance, more at the door. Ph: 604-966-1042/604-935-2960.

What: Garf’s Gone Wild

Where: Garfinkel’s

DJ R3 throws down silky smooth hip-hop, dance tracks and old-skool beatz.

Who: DJ Peace Frog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

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 Joe’s

Back by popular demand – playing all the faves that fill the dance floor.

What: Goodtimes with DJ Trix

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Trix and guests throw down Top 40, hip-hop and funky house tracks for a classic Tommy’s 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

Citta’s 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: Black’s 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: Tapley’s Neighbourhood Pub

The game’s 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 it’s meant to be watched, among friends on two 10-foot TV screens.

Where: BBK’s 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: Hoz’s Pub

In funky Creekside, enjoy a Whistler original with an excellent patio for watching the sun set.

Where: Merlin’s

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: Garfinkel’s

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 Garfinkel’s 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 Africa’s

The Kitchen’s 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: Charlie’s Angels Bikini Show

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Keep the weekend going! Bill’s 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 they’re so good it’s 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 Africa’s

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 Bill’s

Bill’s is a good ol’ time any night of the week, whether you’re a hip young scenester or an ageing rocker.

Tuesday, Nov. 25

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: The Wassabi Collective

Where: Garfinkel’s

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 Bill’s

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: Black’s 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 Africa’s

A new nostalgia night at Tommy’s 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 Bill’s

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 year’s 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 Route’s weekly outdoor adventure-themed slideshow series organized to raise funds for the Whistler Search and Rescue Team and the Jim Haberl Memorial Hut. This week’s 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: Garfinkel’s

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 Africa’s

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 Joe’s

From the Originals, purveying a good time since 1980.

What: Locals’ Groove Nite

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

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 year’s 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 Vancouver’s 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 Boot’s 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 Bill’s

Western-style line dancing taught by Buffalo Bill’s 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 Africa’s

Double the ladies night: no cover for girls plus the Tommy’s babes strutting their stuff to Top 40 tunes. Doors at 9:30 p.m.

What: Thirstdays

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Stick around after line dancing and shake it to rock anthems and groovy hit tunes.

What: Locals Night

Where: Garfinkel’s

Whistler’s best local DJs on rotation so the local crowd can dance their local asses off.

Who: DJ Tanner

Where: Savage Beagle

Don’t worry, it’s not Candace Cameron from Full House playing a Debbie Gibson set. It’s the return of the Digital Underdogg.

Who: DJ Lambchop

Where: Moe Joe’s

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 G’psgolox 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.