Friday, Oct. 1
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Last Call
Where: Moe Joes
First Friday night for new house band featuring Jason Bonnell of WDC and Leth Dodis fame.
What: Fun Festival Fridays
Where: Crab Shack
Bring your instruments for the live open mic jam or bring the house down with a karaoke tune. Hosted by local DJ Steve Jiu.
Who: Tim Moss
Where: Fifty-Two 80 Bistro & Bar
Classy cocktail lounge piano starting at 6 p.m.
What: Rob Funk Fridays
Where: Blacks Pub
Easy-going rock tunes with the versatile local musician and guests.
Who: Quilligans Quake
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Good-time pub favourites.
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) who like to watch.
Who: Borealis String Quartet
Where: Eagle Eye Theatre (Squamish)
The Howe Sound Arts Association launches its 2004/05 Performance Series with the acclaimed chamber music ensemble. Tickets: $10-$20. www.howesoundarts.org.
Who: Big Radio Static
Where: Pemberton Hotel
Classic rock.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Fallphonics Party
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Celebrate the season with local sound scientists Milton, Garth, Phroh and Lennie throwing down house, funk and breaks. Doors at 8 p.m. $5 cover.
What: Hip-hop Fridays
Where: Tommy Africas
Hip-hop and R&B hits with DJ Rob Banks. Doors at 10 p.m.
Who: DJ Peace Frog
Where: Buffalo Bills
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: Garfinkels
Hip-hop party tunes all night long.
Saturday, Oct. 2
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Brian Highley
Where: Crab Shack
Vancouver guitar player with an eclectic repertoire throws down in the lounge.
Who: Suzanne Wilson
Where: Crystal Lounge
Sheryl Crow-style vocals backed by acoustic guitar covering everything from 60s folk classics to modern rockers.
Who: Tim Moss
Where: Fifty-Two 80 Bistro & Bar
Classy cocktail lounge piano starting at 6 p.m.
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: Quilligans Quake
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Good-time pub favourites.
Who: Rob Funk
Where: Second Cup
Noon hour guitar tunes for the coffee crowd.
Who: Jim Byrnes
Where: Brackendale Art Gallery Theatre (Brackendale)
A night of authentic St. Louis-style blues and soul with the Juno Award-winning performer. Show starts: 8 p.m. Tickets: $18. Ph: 604-898-3333. www.brackendaleartgallery.com.
Who: Big Radio Static
Where: Pemberton Hotel
Classic rock.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: Mr. Fister
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Eclectic electro tracks and funky dance beats. Slide show visuals featuring images from last months Burning Man festival.
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 Africas
Hip-hop, R&B and Top 40 dance floor hits with DJ Trix. Doors at 10 p.m.
What: Garfs Gone Wild
Where: Garfinkels
Top-40 hip-hop & dance tracks with DJ Rob Banks.
Who: DJ Peace Frog
Where: Buffalo Bills
On Saturday nights Bills is stagette central. Dance tunes for the brides to be and their Cosmopolitan-chugging cohorts. Doors at 8 p.m.
Who: DJ Easyleigh
Where: Moe Joes
Good time party tunes. Doors at 9 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 3
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Whistler Farmers Market
Where: Upper Village (Blackcomb Benchlands)
Arts and crafts, funky fashions, gourmet creations, organic produce, and street musicians. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., every Sunday until Oct. 10.
What: The Punk Night
Where: Boot Pub
Whistlers ultimate anti-club night hosts Vancouver punks The Rebel Spell and the pride of the Loops Soundcity Hooligans. Ph: 604-932-3338.
Who: Suzanne Wilson
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Well-known covers, originals and Emerald Isle-flavoured classics with the lovely local lass.
Who: Leth Dodis
Where: Crab Shack
Long-time Whistler party band plays all your favourite rockers.
What: Open Mic Night
Where: Crystal Lounge
Shower singers and basement guitar gods get their turn in the spotlight.
Who: Rob Funk
Where: Second Cup
Noon hour guitar tunes for the coffee crowd.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Soul Kitchen
Where: Tommy Africas
A special Soul Kitchen B-Day Bash for local favourite DJ Milton. Milt will be joined on the decks by fellow local Mr. Fister for a night of funky house, breaks and electro party beats. The granddaddy of Whistler club nights at 11 years and counting. Doors at 10 p.m.
Who: DJ NT
Where: Buffalo Bills
Top 40 dance tunes keep the weekend vibe alive. Doors at 9 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 4
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Whole Lotta Led
Where: Boot Pub
Whistlers own high-octane Zeppelin tribute act takes over for the weekly Monday Madness live music night. Ph: 604-932-3338.
What: Reggae Night
Where: Moe Joes
Local reggae band Kosta Man and the Mighty Back Hos is in the house. Doors at 10 p.m.
What: Karaoke Night
Where: Crystal Lounge
Take the mic and let yourself go that Chicago ballad wont sing itself.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Rock Night
Where: Savage Beagle
A new night with DJ Derek playing rock hits from the 70s, 80s and 90s.
What: 80s Night
Where: Tommy Africas
Popular club night with DJ Ryder on the decks playing80s retro tracks all night long. Doors at 10 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 5
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Crazy For Life
Where: MY (Millennium) Place
Victoria Maxwells acclaimed one-woman show tackles the tough issues surrounding mental illness. Q & A session to follow. Show starts: 8 p.m. Admission by donation. Ph: 604-935-8410.
What: Open Mic Night
Where: Blacks Pub
Grab your guitar and take the mic or settle in with a pint and let other locals surprise you.
What: Comedy Night
Where: Buffalo Bills
Weekly stand-up event featuring top Vancouver comics. Content and language warning! Comedy starts: 9:30 p.m. 604-932-6613.
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: Cowgirls Inc.
Where: Moe Joes
Country and rock tunes with Coyote Ugly- style bartender antics. Saddle up and get ready to party. Doors at 9 p.m.
What: Hip-Hop Night
Where: Savage Beagle
New York native DJ Sean-Ski holds the fort at Whistlers longest-running hip-hop night. Doors at 9 p.m. Ph: 604-938-3337.
Wednesday, Oct. 6
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Blue Skies At War with The Reason and The Fall of Summer
Where: Garfinkels
Ontario hardcore bands hit Whistler on their cross-Canada tour. A special presentation of The Punk Night. Ph: 604-932-3323.
Who: Wes Makepeace
Where: Crab Shack
Edgy originals and covers with the local ruler. Enter to win one of three seasons passes!
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.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Phroh
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)
Dancehall reggae and deep bass grooves starting at 6 p.m.
Who: Mat the Alien
Where: Moe Joes
The Alien has landed! Whistler turntablist with outta this world skills throws down hip-hop, funk, breaks, dancehall & drum n bass. Doors at 10 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 Bills
Industry exclusive until 10:30 p.m. After that, industry deals for everyone until the end of the night. A popular locals night.
Thursday, Oct. 7
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Brainwash Cinemas BAMM! Premiere
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co.
Check out the brand new 16mm snowboard film from the local boys of Brainwash Cinema. Tonnes of local talent in front of the camera. Tunes by DJ Rob Banks. Doors at 8:30 p.m. $6 cover.
Who: Rob Thompson
Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub
Easy-going rock n roll hits, 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
What: Double Daze Thursdaze
Where: Boot Pub
$100 pool tourney, darts and no techno or R&B guaranteed. Ph: 604-932-3338.
What: Locals Night
Where: Garfinkels
Popular locals party night for the young and the crazy.
Who: DJ Pete
Where: Savage Beagle
Good time hip-hop & R&B club tunes. Doors at 9 p.m.
Who: DJ J
Where: Moe Joes
Dance floor rock tunes.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Hogfest featuring Blue River and Cousin Harley and the Piglets, Oct. 9.
Jib Cultures Disturbing the Piste Premiere, Oct. 10.
BC/DC, Oct. 10.
Garaj Mahal, Oct. 15 & 16.
Indie Film Nights III, Oct. 19.
Cantabile, Oct. 21.
Heavy Hitting Films 3 rd Annual B-Grade Horrorfest, Oct. 30.
DJ John Howard, Oct. 31.