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Pique to Valley Listings Nov 7-13

Friday, Nov. 7 LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS What: The Junkshow Diaries Where: MY (Millennium) Place A brand new ski flick from Team Thirteen & Rage Films features the talents of Whistler local and world freeskiing champ Jen Ashton. Shows at 7 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 7

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: The Junkshow Diaries

Where: MY (Millennium) Place

A brand new ski flick from Team Thirteen & Rage Films features the talents of Whistler local and world freeskiing champ Jen Ashton. Shows at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Suggested donation is $9.

Who: Downtown Jay Brown & the White Guy

Where: Merlin’s

The popular apres spot is reopening this weekend with one of their infamous biweekly Friday payday parties. Doors at 4 p.m., party until the wee hours of the morning.

Who: WDC

Where: Moe Joe’s

High energy local bands cover rock favourites.

Who: Bally Oak

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

High-spirited guitar and fiddle duo cover all the Celtic classics.

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Old school jazz and R&B tributes with Chu and his piano.

Who: Big Radio Static

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: Flavour Fridays

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Flavour Fridays just got spicier with a weekly G-String dance contest. Show the G, shake your booty, take home $100! DJ Rob Banks adds the soundtrack spinning hip-hop and R&B from 10 p.m. on.

Who: DJ Peace Frog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

It’s the right night to get out and shake it at this Friday night frenzy. Ladies get in free until 11 p.m.

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 or down below.

Saturday, Nov. 8

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Michael Kaeshammer

Where: MY (Millennium) Place

The vibrant, twentysomething boogie-woogie piano virtuoso plays a high-energy ivory tickling set at MY Place. Tickets $22/$27 available at the MY Place box office. Ph: 604-935-8410.

Who: The Planet Smashers with Jesse James and Flashlight Brown

Where: Boot Pub

Canadian ska-masters bring their high energy dance tunes to town. Tickets $7 at the door.

Who: Rob Funk

Where: Second Cup

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

Who: Bally Oak

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

High-spirited guitar and fiddle duo cover all the Celtic classics.

Who: Rob Thompson

Where: Crystal Lounge

Easy-going rock ’n’ roll hits with a touch of the blues.

Who: Big Radio Static

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: Goodtimes with DJ Trix

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Trix spins Top 40, hip-hop and funky house for a classic Tommy’s dance party. Doors at 9 p.m.

What: Garf’s Gone Wild

Where: Garfinkel’s

DJ R3 throws down silky smooth hip-hop, dance and old-skool that’ll keep you movin’ and groovin’ all night.

Who: DJ Peace Frog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

The master of the mainstream mix doing his thing for the stags and stagettes.

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.

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’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, cool servers, 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

This prime-positioned patio was voted best aprés bar in Whistler. Every Thursday test your cowboy or cowgirl mettle on the mechanical bull.

Where: BBK’s Pub

A small, friendly pub nestled in the bosom of Blackcomb in the Glacier Lodge. 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 reopens for the weekend. After Friday’s Payday Party come by Saturday for some hair of the dog between noon and dusk.

Sunday, Nov. 9

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Tuned Women Auditions

Where: MY (Millennium) Place

Female musicians of all genres, instruments and ages are invited to audition for February’s second Tuned Women showcase of original music. Auditions between noon and 3 p.m. by appointment only. Call Gillie Easdon at 604-935-8410.

Who: Rob Funk

Where: Second Cup

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

What: Punk Night featuring Complete and Far From Heroes

Where: Boot Pub

Skaters and the anti-club crowd join with a duo of co-headlining Vancouver indie punk bands to take back the night. Presented by Spawner records. Tickets $5.

What: WDC

Where: Crab Shack

High-energy local rock band plays the covers that keep the good times rolling.

What: Ready, Fire, Aim

Where: MY (Millennium) Place

Poor Boyz Productions’ third film features superstar skiers Mike Douglas, Henrick Winstead, Dave Crichton, Candide Thovex, Mark Abma and more. Show starts 8 p.m. Tickets $9.99 available at the MY Place box office. Ph: 604-935-8418.

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

Who: DJ Dopey with MC Emotionz, DJ Anger and Mat the Alien

Where: Garfinkel’s

Circa/Turnstylz crew member DJ Dopey from the T-dot heads up this way to give Whistler a firsthand look at the skills that took the 2003 DMC/Technics World DJ Championships in September. Tickets $10 at the door.

What: Soul Kitchen

Where: Tommy Africa’s

The Kitchen’s special this week comes all the way from London, U.K. DJ Ali B throws down break beats with special guests Dana D and Kevin Price. The granddaddy of Whistler club nights at 10 years and counting.

Who: DJ Rich

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Keep the weekend going! DJ Rich makes you feel like it’s Saturday night all over again.

Monday, Nov. 10

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Nashville Pussy with Stink Mitt and Peter Pan Speed Rock

Where: Garfinkel’s

The hard-playin’ hard-livin’ southern fried rock foursome, known for its cleavage-baring guitar goddess, headlines camel-toe celebrating, Vancouver gangsta-cougars and the best damn rock band in Holland. Tickets $15 available in advance from Garfinkel’s and the Electric Daisy Internet Café.

Who: Whole Lotta Led

Where: Boot Pub

Monday Madness this week features the local tribute band that does Page and Plant proud by truly rocking out all the classic Zeppelin favourites, guitar solos and all. Tickets $7.

What: Locals See Locals Do Movie Night

Where: MY (Millennium) Place

Check out locally filmed snowboard flick The Gong Show as part of Whistler Welcome Week. Director and featured riders in attendance, plus food samples from local restaurants. Show starts 7 p.m. Tickets $2 at MY Place. Ph: 604-932-0113.

What: Karaoke Night

Where: Crystal Lounge

Go belt out a rocker to celebrate making it through the weekend.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJ Rob Banks

Where: Savage Beagle

Underground and old skool grooves in the sultry upstairs bar or dancing down below – whatever you’re up for.

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.

What: ’80s Night

Where: Tommy Africa’s

DJ Ryder rocks out retro-style playing the best of Cyndi, MJ, Billy and Van Halen. Doors at 9 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 11

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: The James Cotton Blues Band

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Come hear the blues as they’re meant to be played, straight from the heart and the harmonica of a true legend. Tickets $30, available in advance from Bestsellers, Buffalo Bill’s and Whistler Entertainment. Ph: 604-932-2446.

Who: Jon Buller with Fresh I.E.

Where: Myrtle Philip Community Centre

Christian recording artist Buller is joined by MC Fresh I.E. for an evening of high-energy pop and hip-hop music with a spiritual bent. Show starts 8:15 p.m. No cover. Ph: 604-932-3139.

What: Whistler Social Dance Club

Where: MY (Millennium) Place

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 amongst 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.

What: Open Mic Night

Where: Moe Joe’s

Think you got what it takes to be a musician? No time like the present to find out.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Jungle ’n’ Breaks Night

Who: Perfect Combination

Where: Garfinkel’s

Manchester DJ/Producer Perfect Combination launches Whistler’s weekly Jungle ’n’ Breaks club night. Tickets $10 at the door.

Who: DJ Seanski

Where: Savage Beagle

New York’s own Seanski throws down phat tunes – hip hop and old skool night, six years strong.

Wednesday, Nov. 12

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Pray for Snow Party

Where: Garfinkel’s

Dress in white to win the favour of the snow gods, then party hard to tunes by North Van rock band Girth and dance tracks by DJ Trix. Doors at 9:30 p.m. Tickets $8.

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: Cash Wednesdays featuring DJ Gary Moore

Where: Tommy Africa’s

A new night at Tommy’s starts up this week with Gary Moore, a resident DJ at iconic London U.K. nightclub Ministry of Sound, spinning funk, house and breaks from the centre booth. $100 cash prize giveaway every week with a $2,000 cash grand prize at the end of the season. Doors at 9 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 always get in free.

Thursday, Nov. 13

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Aladdin

Where: MY (Millennium) Place

Opening night for this year’s annual Whistler pantomime production. Starring a host of familiar faces from the community in hilarious gender-switching roles. Great family entertainment. Performance starts 7:30 p.m. Tickets $13-$17. Ph: 604-935-8418.

What: Moist

Where: Meadow Park Sports Centre

Enjoy the Meadow Park pools and saunas at this tiki-lounge-themed Whistler Welcome Week event. Ambient tunes by DJ Keph. Sushi and juice bar. Drug and alcohol-free event for 18 years of age and over. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Tickets $2. Ph: 604-932-0113.

Who: Bowen Boys

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

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

What: Double Daze Thursdaze

Where: Boot Pub

Starting this Thursday, open mic and instrumental jam night with the Boot’s six-piece jam band, featuring local musicians Greg Reamsbottom and Phil Richard. A $100 pool tourney, darts, and no techno or R&B whatsoever.

Who: Leth Dodis

Where: Moe Joe’s

Heavy-hitting modern rock by members of local’s fave band WDC.

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

Line dancing lessons 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: Thirstdays

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Stick around after line dancing and shake it to rock, house, and 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 Underdog.

UPCOMING EVENTS

She Stole My Beer, Nov. 14 & 15.

Aladdin, Nov. 14 & 15.

Community Welcome Dinner, Nov. 15.

Julie Blue, Nov. 16.