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Friday, April 19 ROCK THE TALK Who: Theory of a Deadman and Whole Damn County Where: Mainstage, 3 p.m.

Friday, April 19

ROCK THE TALK

Who: Theory of a Deadman and Whole Damn County

Where: Mainstage, 3 p.m. Jim Beam Outdoor Concert Series

It’s live, it’s free, get out there!

What: Fresh Fridays

Who: DJ R3 featuring 3 rd Strike

Where: Garfinkel’s

L.A. rap outfit gets the show going this weekend.

What: Skiing the Final Frontier

Where: Millennium Place

When: 7 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.

A slide show about Antarctica

What: Raise the Ceiling

Where: GLC

Guest DJs will be spinning, with proceeds from the evening going to the Zero Ceiling youth program.

Who: Hairfarmers

Where: Merlin’s

Folksy psychedelic rock from the local duo, part of the Kokanee Freeride apres-ski.

Who: Groove Junky

Where: Crystal Lounge

Ballads and sweet notes tonight at the Lounge.

Who: Murphy’s Lagh

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Celtic rock at the Gate.

Who: Shelley and Laina

Where: Mallard Lounge

Live ballads from the two at the Chateau Whistler’s fine lounge.

Who: Whole Damn County

Where: Moe Joe’s

Cove tunes from Whistler’s favourite cover band.

What: Das Boot Ballet

Where: Boot Pub

Ladies entertain little boy dreams in an adult-only show.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Pajama Jam with Freeskier Magazine

Where: Savage Beagle

The Beagle and the mag bring you pajama jam. Come in costume.

What: Honey

Who: Ghetto Boy

Where: Dusty’s apres-ski

Drippin’ sweet grooves at apres-ski, from Mat the Alien and Ghetto Boy, sweeter by the hour.

What: Double Ought Buck

Where: Maxx Fish

Double Ought Buck with dj brokenarrow at Maxx Fish. Classic yet nouveau sounds.

Who: DJ Rich

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Top 40 and dance hits at Bill’s. Booths for lounging too.

Who: Passion Fridays

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Whistler’s own DJ Erin keeps grooving all night long with an incredibly delicious mix of funky vocal house including UK re-mixes.

PUBS & PATIOS

Where: Citta

Citta’s central stage in Village Square attracts locals, patio-side, and visitors too. Best people watching spot to enjoy a variety of pints on tap. Open for lunch.

Where: Bearfoot Bistro Wine Bar

Tucked inside the Village Green, Bearfoot Bistro offers a cozy but upscale venue with background jazz from Cameron Chu. An extensive wine list, large copper plates and dark wood interiors make it a relaxed spot for catching up or sampling vino with a friend. A smoking room gives the bistro a vintage feel

Where: Amsterdam Pub & Café

Wooden interiors and all kinds of eye-candy décor make for a funky apres-pint or meal, at the Village Square. Patio too, with live music some nights. For an international, younger crowd visit the Dam.

Where: Black’s Pub

The warming floor for locals apres-ski. Conversational pub feel, located at the foot of both mountain gondolas. With snowcapped peaks and the downhill bike course in summer, enjoy their telescope to bear watch or star gaze. Tasty food, 99 brands of beer in a gilded silver menu, and 40 scotches to keep you reminiscing.

Where: Tapley’s Neighbourhood Pub

Casual atmosphere for warm conversation and cold beer. Bar staff operate a not-too-loud sound system of rock and roll numbers and the outdoor patio gives patrons the best air in the world.

Where: The Brew House

Brewhouse tunes are always hopping from morning till night. A pool table and fireside comfy chairs, alongside a full restaurant set up, make for a great meeting spot.

Where: Hoz’s Pub

Down to earth pub but still in that Whistler style. Just a hop, skip and a jump from that brisk walk on the Valley Trail in Whistler Creekside.

Saturday, April 20

PENGUIN ROCK

Who: Science, Bullfrog featuring DJ P-Love, Ozomatli & Special Guests

Where: Mainstage, 3 p.m. Jim Beam Outdoor Concert Series

More beats this afternoon at the village base of Whistler-Blackcomb mountains.

Who: Skydog with the Hopping Penguins 20 th Anniversary Party

Where: Dusty’s

Creekside gets rocking tonight with a mix of ska, psychedelic folk and reggae. Guaranteed party.

Who: Whole Damn County

Where: Moe Joe’s

Rock tunes from the local band who will be featured at New Music West next month in Vancouver.

Who: Ivana Santilli

Where: The Shack

Canadian singer-songwriter plays the Shack as part of the Kokanee Freeride After Dark series.

Who: Hairfarmers

Where: Amsterdam Pub

Post-skiing pints and tunes.

What: Auditions

Where: Millennium Place

When: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Between Shifts Theatre and the Whistler Players are looking for actors for a June play.

Who: Groove Junky

Where: Crystal Lounge

See Friday’s listings.

Who: Murphy’s Lagh

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

See Friday’s listings.

Who: Shelley & Laina

Where: Mallard Lounge

See Friday’s listings.

What: Locals’ living room

Where: Boot Pub

Surf flicks and cheap beer tonight at the Boot.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Final Fantasy Bash

Where: Merlin’s

DJs and no cover for tonight’s party.

Who: Super Funk with DJ Keph

Where: Maxx Fish

Tracks from DJ Keph’s mixed bag of tricky beats. Dance, brother, dance.

Who: DJ Stoli & Miguel Sanchez

Where: Garfinkel’s

Stoli mixes up your favourites for a Saturday night boogie or barfly mode.

Who: DJ Peace Frog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

A mainstream mix keeps Whistler audiences rockin’!

Who: DJ Wan and DJ Peacefrog

Where: Longhorn Pub

See Friday’s listings.

Who: DJ Derek

Where: Savage Beagle

See Friday’s listings.

Who: DJ Santini

Where: Moe Joe’s

Ladies only bar staff and songs from DJ Santini.

Who: DJ Trixx

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Top 40 tunes grooving through the dance floor twists at Tommy’s tonight.

Sunday, April 21

SINNERS AND SAINTS

Who: Ivana Santilli

Where: Mainstage, 3 p.m. Jim Beam Outdoor Concert Series

Capping off the World Ski and Snowboard Festival week, Canadian songstress Ivana Santilli entertains all afternoon. Santilli plays from her album Brown , with songs from the urban music scene out east that incorporate soul and smooth vocals.

Who: Side 67

Where: Boot Pub

Part of punk night, Side 67 hits town. The Vancouver band has toured the US and Canada. One of Vancouver’s true skate bands, the lineup is Sean Colig on bass, Darren Agnew on guitar, Kerry Cyr on guitar, EN Roberts on vocals, and Rich Elliott on drums. See story.

Where: Murphy’s Lagh

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

See Friday’s listings.

Who: Whole Damn County

Where: The Shack

Every Sunday, get rockin’.

Who: Hairfarmers

Where: Merlin’s

See Saturday’s listings.

Who: The Hairfarmers, The Hopping Penguins

What: Jamaican Sunsplash Party

Where: Dusty’s

A trip for two to Jamaica is being given away, but even if you don’t win the tunes from these two bands will take you away.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Moodswing

Where: GLC

Dr. Digglesworth, Shandy Rae, Chris Viner, Milton Currie, and DJ Keph in rotation at Moodswing, who bring you broken beats, deep house, and soul and funk, all fireside in the loungin’ house of the GLC.

Who: Mat the Alien

What: Context

Where: Maxx Fish

Circa presents weekly hip hop theme night with Mat the Alien, dedicated to bringing the finest talent. This week Sweatshop Union and the Coors Party.

What: Gin ’n Juice Night

Where: Garfinkel’s

DJ Malachai this evening.

Who: Guest DJs

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Hard house with guest DJs.

Who: DJ Def Star Dub

Where: Savage Beagle

Bad-ass beats at the Beagle.

Who: Wild Willy

What: Coyote Sunday

Where: Moe Joe’s

Sinners and saints mountain party. Get out the costume cupboard.

Monday, April 22

EARTH DAY: SAVE A TREE

Who: Raven Revival

Where: Gazebo at Whistler Village

Leanne Lamoureaux and friends play an afternoon concert for Earth Day.

Who: Leanne & Kyla

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Last set of shows for Leanne and Kyla. Come on by.

Who: Samsara with Raven Revival

Where: Boot Pub

Reggae and calypso beats for Earth Day 2002.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Kokanee Dogtag Party

Where: Merlin’s

A wild and crazy bash.

Who: DJ Laurent de St. Laurent and Kid Kio from Tokyo

What: Fight Club

Where: Garfinkel’s

Two DJ’s mix it up with their own special blend Sunday at Garf’s.

What: Shits and Giggles

Where: Maxx Fish

Scott Arkwell and Vinyl Ritchie every Monday night, featuring Chili at the formal event of the season. Gentlemen: black ties. Ladies: cocktail dresses.

Who: DJ Hebegebee

Where: Dusty’s

Pint drinking tunes at the Creekside base of the mountain for apres-enjoyment.

Who: DJ Ryder

What: Magnum Opus

Where: Tommy’s Africa

Come and show off your moves, the biggest retro boogie night in Whistler nine years running that highlights the best in ’80s wear. Dress to impress.

Who: DJ Doug

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Mainstream music mix is packing Whistler’s biggest dance floor.

Who: DJ Wan and DJ Peacefrog

Where: Longhorn Pub

See Friday’s listings.

What: Drive

Where: Savage Beagle

DJ Chris Viner, Milton and Foxxi Oxxi go deep house.

Tuesday, April 23

LIVE SHOWINGS

Who: Dave Crowley Band

Where: Garfinkel’s

More tunes from the Dave Crowley Band tonight.

Who: Open Mic night

Where: Amsterdam Pub Café

Live music night at open mic, with your host Randy of Whistler Music.

Who: Leanne & Kyla

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

See Monday’s listings.

What: Das Boot Ballet

Where: Boot Pub

See Friday’s listings.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: Jungle Soldier with Manos one

Where: Tommy Africa’s

The phattest Whistler vibe from the hardest hitters on the West Coast.

What: Sanctuary

Where: GLC

DJ Laurent de St. Laurent (Montreal) and DJ Kid Kio (Tokyo) bring you a mix of good beats and sweet beats at the Garibaldi Lift Company. Phattest vibes and loungin’.

What: Digress!

Where: Maxx Fish

4 funk’s sake, brought to you by Rick, Roly and special guest DJs every Tuesday night.

Who: DJ Peace Frog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

See Saturday’s listings

Who: DJ Snowsurfer

Where: Merlin’s

Snowsurfer keeps the house spinning with retro tunes and some funky new ones.

Who: DJ Wan and DJ Peacefrog

Where: Longhorn Pub

See Friday’s listings.

Who: DJ Seanski

Where: Savage Beagle

The longest running hip-hop night in Whistler.

What: Space Party

Where: Moe Joe’s

Moe’s gets galactic. Are you ready? Prizes for the best dressed.

Wednesday, April 24

FIDDLES AND GUITAR

Who: Leanne & Kyla

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

See Monday’s listings.

What: Das Boot Ballet

Where: Boot Pub

See Friday’s listings.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Sanctuary

Where: GLC

See Tuesday’s listings.

Who: Boogie Café with DJ Czech

Where: Garfinkel’s

DJ Czech spins beats for you, apres-ski and into vinyl mode.

Who: DJ Diamond Doug

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

See Sunday’s listings.

What: Spare Grooves

Where: Maxx Fish

Mat the Alien and Kilo Cee bring you Whistler’s hip hop with incredible ease. Two DJs, four turntables. Special guests Mike Grimes.

Who: Guest DJs with acid jazz, disco and retro.

Where: The Shack

Girls Just Want to Want Fun Wednesdays, continuing a relaxed groove at the Shack.

Who: DJ Snowsurfer

Where: Merlin’s

More funky beats

What: Play

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Shandy Rae and guest DJs tonight.

Who: Mr. Wilson

Where: Savage Beagle

Hip hop every Wednesday with Mr. Wilson, ongoing on Wednesdays. No Dennis the Menace allowed.

What: Dance night

Who: DJ Lambchops

Where: Moe Joe’s

Live tunes from the DJ himself.

What: Weekly euchre tournie

Where: Hoz’s Pub

Every Wednesday, weekly euchre tournament, 7 p.m. start.

Thursday, April 25

AND THE BEAT GOES ON

Who: Joanne Cains

Where: Crystal Lounge

Live acoustic music, at the lounge.

Who: Ecclestons

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Celtic group plays at the Gate.

What: Local jam night

Where: Boot Pub

Come jam with musicians from around the valley, with your host, Greg Reamsbottom.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: New waveoake- live!

Where: Maxx Fish

Everyone’s fave karaoke band is back to wrap the season. Five minutes of fame guaranteed.

What: Locals’ Night

Where: Garfinkel’s

Still the best locals’ night 10 years running. DJ Stoli with DJ Erin shake things up down below.

What: Ladies Night

Where: Moe Joe’s

Looks good, smells good, it’s all good…ladies’ night at Moe’s.

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Thirst-day at Bill’s, music by Doug.

What: Sanctuary

Where: GLC

See Tuesday’s listings.

What: Waxed

Where: Savage Beagle

Funky house and breaks tonight.

Who: DJ Wan and DJ Peacefrog

Where: Longhorn Pub

See Friday’s listings.