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Pique to Valley Listings Oct. 3-9

Friday, Oct.

Friday, Oct. 3

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Nils Ling

What: The Truth about Love and/or Marriage

Where: MY (Millennium) Place

Beloved Canadian TV, radio and print columnist Nils Ling presents his one-man play about the misunderstandings between men and women as they search for true love. Tickets $15-$18. Show starts 8 p.m. Ph: 604-935-8410.

Who: Alexisonfire with Spitalfield and Death From Above

Where: Garfinkel’s

The Ontario screamo quintet blazes into town with a high energy crew of openers in tow. Early show starts at 9 p.m. Tickets $10 at the door.

Who: Bowen Boys

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

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

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

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

Who: Sharky’s Machine

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: Free Fall Friday

Where: Maxx Fish

Fridays are made for spinning. Hip hop, R&B and Top 40 classics from DJ Dizzy.

What: Flavour Fridays

Where: Tommy Africa’s

DJ Rob Banks spins all your favourite hip hop, R&B and Top 40 hits 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

Stick around after the punk show to dance the night away to a mix of hip hop and R&B classics.

Who: DJ Tone Ballone

Where: Moe Joe’s

Back by popular demand filling the floor with all your faves.

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, Oct. 4

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Rob Funk

Where: Second Cup

Chill tunes on weekend afternoons for those who want to sit awhile 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: Sharky’s Machine

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: DJ Milton’s Birthday Bash

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

Local DJ Milton is celebrating his B-day in style. Milt will spin a 2x4 set (two DJs, four turntables) with DJ Andy Clockwork, plus DJ Marcello will play accompanied by a conga drummer and sax player. Interactive visuals and decorations by Chili and KLC. Doors at 9 p.m. Tickets $15 at the door. Ph: 1-866-935-9453.

What: Hip-hop at the Lounge

Where: Crystal Lounge

The latest addition to the Crystal’s entertainment roster is a departure from its characteristic solo acoustic fare. Local boy DJ Dakota spins a chill hip-hop set for the hipsters hanging at the old-school cocktail bar.

What: Throwdown Saturdays

Where: Maxx Fish

DJ Dizzy kicks in your weekend with hip hop, R&B, Top 40 and other classic shake-your-ass tunes.

What: Good Times

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Dance the night away with DJ Trax spinning funky house, hip-hop and Top 40. Join the go-go dancers at the best party in town.

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 long.

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 filling the floor with all your faves.

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 those long windows and a big deck in the Village Square that makes it the place to meet and watch the world go by.

Where: The BrewHouse

Kick back with a locally brewed beer, enjoy a game of pool or sit outside and soak up the sun by the creek.

Where: Amsterdam Pub & Café

The Dam has a busy deck, cool tunes, unusual artwork and great meals.

Where: Black’s Pub

Black’s has an almighty new patio overlooking the bottom of the bike park, and now’s the time to break it in.

Where: Tapley’s Neighbourhood Pub

Is exactly that, neighbourly, with some of the best value pub food in Whistler, plus big screen sports, keno, and darts.

Where: The Longhorn Saloon

This prime-positioned patio was voted best aprés bar in Whistler. Indoors or outdoors, playing pool or picking at plates of nibblies, it’s got something for everyone.

Where: BBK’s Pub

A small but friendly pub nestled in the bosom of Blackcomb in the Glacier Lodge. Good eats and delectable drinks plus a unique photo exhibit.

Where: Hoz’s Pub

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

Sunday, Oct. 5

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Farmers Market

Where: Upper Village at Blackcomb

From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., get fresh produce, berries, preserves, and groovy handmade arts and crafts. The air may be getting chilly, but the market keeps going until Oct. 12.

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 Despistado, Black Rice and the Doers

Where: Boot Pub

Skaters and anti-clubbers join with indie punk bands to take back the night. Tickets $5.

What: Wing night featuring WDC

Where: Crab Shack

High energy rock band plus 10 cent chicken wings equals good times all around.

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

A local lineup is taking over the kitchen for a while. This week they’re serving up DJ Milton who will be spinning progressive and tech house in honour of his own birthday. The granddaddy of Whistler club nights at 10 years and counting.

Who: DJ Rich

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

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

Monday, Oct. 6

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: RantMusic

What: Monday Madness

Where: Boot Pub

Formerly McGnarly’s Rant, the six-piece band plays a high-energy Celtic-inspired brand of folk-punk-jazz. It’s futile to resist dancing or falling in love with fiddle-player Sara Hart.

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

Re-live the era that brought you Crocket and Tubbs by rocking out to track after memorable track from retro machine DJ Ryder.

Tuesday, Oct. 7

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Slednecks VI - Video Premiere

Where: Garfinkel’s

The jaw-dropping new film from California’s Peak Productions is guaranteed to set the bar for snowmobile progression this season. Featuring Whistler locals Rob Alford, Geoff Kyle and BJ Murray. Stick around afterwards for tunes by DJ R3. Film starts 10:30 p.m. Tickets $5 at the door.

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 dust off that old guitar.

What: Open Mic Night

Where: Moe Joe’s

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

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJ Seanski

Where: Savage Beagle

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

Who: DJ Peace Frog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Peace Frog keeps the vibe happy and the room cozy. Come early for Latin dance lessons from Beatrix and Mike Satzinger. Rhumba, Meringue, Salsa, Argentine Tango and Cha Cha. Classes start at 7 p.m. $20 per lesson. No partner required.

Wednesday, Oct. 8

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: The Main Event - Video Premiere

Where: Garfinkel’s

Local production house Treetop Films premieres their fifth snowboard video, The Main Event. Special bonus screening of Treetop editor Lauren Graham’s independent, all-girl project, Shot in the Dark. Films start at 10:30 p.m. Tickets $5 in advance from any of the local snowboard shops; $7 at the door.

Who: Wes Makepeace

Where: Crab Shack

Acoustic guitar tunes played by a local boy and good deals for the hard-working skater crowd.

Who: Guitar Doug

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

The man, the hair, the legend. Doug strums tunes worth a toast of your pint.

What: Das Boot Ballet

Where: Boot Pub

A flesh-fest for the fellas.

CLUBS AND DJS

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. Come early for Latin dance lessons from Beatrix and Mike Satzinger. Rhumba, Meringue, Salsa, Argentine Tango and Cha Cha. Classes start at 7 p.m. $20 per lesson. No partner required.

What: Strictly Underground

Where: Garfinkel’s

DJ Milton sends out house, breaks and tribal beats.

What: Spare Grooves

Where: Maxx Fish

Whistler’s premier locals’ hip hop night. Featuring the awesome talents of DJ Mat the Alien and Kilo Cee. Special guest DJs and MCs every week.

What: Waxed Wednesday

Where: Savage Beagle

Hip hop with Rosco, and like every night at the Beagle, locals always get in free.

Thursday, Oct. 9

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: David Francey

Where: MY (Millennium) Place

The Juno award-winning folk singer performs guitar-backed, honest lyrics with a voice as warm and soothing as a down-filled quilt. Show starts 8 p.m. Tickets $15-$18. (In conjunction with the upcoming performance by Valdy on Oct. 15, adult tickets to both shows are being offered for a discount rate of $31) Ph: 604-935-8410.

Who: Guitar Doug

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

The man, the hair, the legend. Doug strums tunes worth a toast of your pint.

Who: Music Store Randy & Tiny Elvis with special guests.

Where: The Keg

Good old rock ’n’ roll favourites from 9 p.m. on.

Who: Leth Dodis

Where: Moe Joe’s

Heavy-hitting modern rock courtesy of members of WDC.

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: Thirstdays

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Top tunes and dance floor ditties, from rock to house to hits.

What: Double Daze Thursdaze

Where: Boot Pub

A $100 pool tourney, 25-cent chicken wings, darts, and no techno or R&B whatsoever.

What: Lounge Lizard Thursdays

Where: Maxx Fish

It’s not just for Lizards – Cougars are welcome as well. Sordid and eclectic sounds, with your favourite bartending Chameleon waiting to shake you a super-sized martini.

What: Locals Night

Where: Garfinkel’s

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

UPCOMING EVENTS

Oktoberfest, Oct. 10-11.

Disorder IV — Ride the Lightning, Oct. 12.

Valdy, Oct. 15.

Soulstream, Oct. 18.