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Pique to Valley Listings Nov 28-Dec. 4 Friday, Nov. 28 LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS What: Absolutely Fabulous — Poor Where: MY (Millennium) Place Bushwoman Productions’ follow-up to last year’s Ab Fab stage adaptation.

Pique to Valley Listings Nov 28-Dec. 4

Friday, Nov. 28

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Absolutely Fabulous — Poor

Where: MY (Millennium) Place

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 Best of the Banff Mountain Film Festival

Where: Rainbow Theatre

A selection of the most popular films from the internationally renowned mountain culture event screened locally. Films are divided into two screening groups, showing at 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., tonight and Saturday. Tickets $14 one show, $26 both shows. Ph: 604-938-3228.

What: campCARE Season Kickoff Fundraiser

Where: Garfinkel’s

Support a good cause that gives underprivileged kids from the Lower Mainland the chance to learn to snowboard. Tonnes of prizes to be raffled off including Showcase/Westbeach gift certificates, seasons passes, snowboards, and guys/girls raffle packages worth over $2,000 each. Tickets/raffle entry $10 at the door or 3 for $25 in advance from Tanner’s Edge and Blueballs Boutique. Ph: 604-938-0408.

Who: Juice

Where: Moe Joe’s

Juice holds down the fort for regular Friday night house band WDC, who are away recording an album. DJ Tone Ballone spins popular dance floor rockers in between sets.

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Old-school jazz and R&B tributes from piano-man Chu.

Who: Bowen Boys

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Fiddle-driven Celtic, Irish and easy-rock tunes from a pair of local legends.

Who: Papa Woody

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

Who: DJ Peace Frog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

The Frog spins all the best mainstream dance floor faves to celebrate the kickoff of the always crazy American Thanksgiving weekend.

What: Flavour Fridays

Where: Tommy Africa’s

DJ Rob Banks throws down all the hip-hop and R&B hits for a wild American Thanksgiving weekend. Doors at 9:30 p.m.

Who: DJ R3

Where: Garfinkel’s

Dance the night away to a booty-grooving mix of hip-hop and funky R&B.

Who: DJ Derek

Where: Savage Beagle

Dropping the best Top 40 hip-hop, R&B and house cuts in the red lounge and down below.

Saturday, Nov. 29

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Absolutely Fabulous — Poor: Champagne, Martinis & Nibbly Things

Where: Wildflower Bistro at the Chateau Whistler

A special matinee showing of 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. Tickets $49, includes Champagne brunch. Show starts at 12:30 p.m. Dress up as your favourite Ab Fab character. Ph: 604-935-8410.

What: Absolutely Fabulous — Poor

Where: MY (Millennium) Place

Last show in a five-performance run of Bushwoman Productions’ follow-up to last year’s Ab Fab stage adaptation. Show starts 8 p.m. Tickets $18 - $23. Ph: 604-935-8410.

What: The Best of the Banff Mountain Film Festival

Where: Rainbow Theatre

A selection of the most popular films from the internationally renowned mountain culture event screened locally. Films are divided into two screening groups, showing at 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tickets $14 one show, $26 both shows. Ph: 604-938-3228.

Who: Rob Funk

Where: Second Cup

Chill tunes on weekend afternoons for those who want to sit and sip their coffee.

Who: Bowen Boys

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Fiddle-driven Celtic, Irish and easy-rock tunes from a pair of local legends.

Who: Josh Gontier

Where: Crystal Lounge

A night of acoustic covers and original tunes by a member of the currently-on-hiatus Slow Nerve Action. Gontier’s eclectic influences run from Hendrix to Beck to Jeff Buckley to Ween. Winter hours mean the Crystal’s now open from 2 p.m. on.

Who: Papa Woody

Where: Pemberton Hotel

Classic rock.

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Old-school jazz and R&B tributes from piano-man Chu.

CLUBS AND DJS

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

Open for apres all afternoon, then again in the evening when the master of the mainstream mix does his thing for the infamous Bill’s 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. Saturdays, check out Hockey Night in Canada as it’s meant to be watched, among friends, and on two 10-foot-wide 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 serves up a great plate of nachos. Open seven days a week for apres and beyond.

Where: Dusty’s

The place to be for Creekside apres.

Sunday, Nov. 30

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: The Punk Night

Who: Run Chico Run and The Fine Options

Where: Boot Pub

Skaters and the anti-club crowd join with two imports from Victoria’s indie alt/punk scene to take back the night.

Who: Rob Funk

Where: Second Cup

Chill tunes on weekend afternoons for those who want to sit a while and sip their coffee.

Who: WDC

Where: Crab Shack

Familiar high-energy rock covers by the band the locals love.

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Old-school jazz and R&B tributes from piano-man Chu.

What: Open Mic night

Where: Crystal Lounge

Humble shower singers and basement guitar gods take the stage for a casual evening of untapped talent. Winter hours mean the Crystal’s now open from 2 p.m. on.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Soul Kitchen

Where: Tommy Africa’s

The Kitchen’s special this week is a local boy, the one and only DJ Kori K bangin’ out the best house and funky breaks tracks from the centre booth. The granddaddy of Whistler club nights at 11 years and counting. Doors at 9:30 p.m.

What: DJ Richie Rich

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Keep the weekend going! Richie Rich plays mainstream dance faves that’ll make you feel like it’s Saturday night all over again.

Monday, Dec. 1

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Rob Funk

Where: Mallard Lounge

Local musician Funk plays easy grooving tunes in the classy Chateau Whistler lounge for the apres ski crowd from 3 to 5 p.m. and again for evening patrons from 9 p.m. on.

What: Metal Mondays featuring The Crowley Band

Where: Garfinkel’s

Local boys play all the best old school metal covers with some great original material thrown in for good #*%kin’ measure. Air-punching, hair-whipping R.O.C.K.

What: Monday Madness featuring Beluga

Where: Boot Pub

The Vancouver band has been described as James Brown meets The Who in outer space. Intrigued? It’s only $5 at the door to find out what it all means.

What: Karaoke Night

Where: Crystal Lounge

Come by in the evening and belt out a rocker to celebrate making it through the weekend. Winter hours mean the Crystal’s now open from 2 p.m. on.

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, Dec. 2

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Rob Funk

Where: Mallard Lounge

Local musician Funk plays easy grooving tunes in the classy Chateau Whistler lounge for the apres ski crowd from 3 to 5 p.m. and again for evening patrons from 9 p.m. on.

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Old-school jazz and R&B tributes from piano-man Chu.

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 their 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.

What: Open Mic Night

Where: Moe Joe’s

Think you’ve got what it takes to be a musician? No time like this popular open mic night to find out.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Jungle ’n’ Breaks Night

Where: Garfinkel’s

Resident Rinse Out: the JnB resident roster of DJs Jungle Souldier, Plastic Surgeon, Phroh, Logic and Toddski on rotation to bring you the deepest jungle grooves.

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. 2 Unlimited, Real 2 Real, Corona, and more from DJ Trix. Doors at 9:30 p.m.

Who: DJs Seanski & Wax

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, Dec. 3

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Totem: The Return of the G’psgolox Pole

Where: Rainbow Theatre

A special pre-Whistler Film Festival presentation, Gil Cardinal’s film explores the Kitimat, B.C. area Haisla First Nation’s efforts to retrieve their 128-year-old mortuary pole from a Swedish museum, where it is displayed as property of the Swedish government. Admission by donation with proceeds going to the Haisla’s fundraising efforts. Cardinal will be on hand. Film starts 9 p.m.

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.

Who: Transmission

Where: Moe Joe’s

Popular local hard rock band plays popular locals’ night.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: DJ Mat the Alien presents Spare Grooves featuring Choclair

Where: Garfinkel’s

The local Beatmaster is joined by the hot Canadian hip-hop artist for a night of phat beats and smooth rhymes. Tickets $10 at the Electric Daisy Internet Café, Blueballs Boutique and The Circle.

What: Cash Wednesdays with DJ Gary Moore

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Moore, a former resident of iconic London U.K. night club Ministry of Sound spins funk, house and breaks from the centre booth. Every week one lucky partier takes home $100 cash plus the chance to win the $2,000 grand prize giveaway in April. Doors at 9:30 p.m.

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, Dec. 4

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Whistler Film Festival

Where: Rainbow Theatre, Village 8 Cinemas

The third annual Whistler Film Festival kicks off in the afternoon with a Final Cut Pro 4 workshop at 1:30 p.m. and the Action & Adventure Sport Filmmaking forum at 4:30 p.m., continuing with films Go Further and Step Into Liquid in the evening. Ph: 604-938-3323, www.whistlerfilmfestival.com.

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: Andrea Graham

Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub

Funky, rootsy acoustic gems flavoured with a touch of the Emerald Isle.

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.

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

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.

What: Fooseball Tournament

Where: Moe Joe’s

Distinguish yourself as the best fooseballer in Whistler and you’ll get more respect than the mayor.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Guitar Doug’s home! Dec. 5.

Whistler Film Festival, Dec. 5-7.

The New Deal, Dec. 5-6.

The Supersuckers, Dec. 7.

The Red Elvises, Dec. 8.

Junior Sanchez, Dec. 8.

Blue Quarter, Dec. 8.

Sailesh the Hypnotist, Dec. 13.