Friday, May 3
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE
Who: Wes Makepeace
Where: Crystal Lounge
Live songs from Wes Makepeace this evening.
Who: Murphy's Lagh
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Celtic faves at the Dubh Linn Gate.
Who: Cameron Chu
Where: Bearfoot Bistro
Live jazz nightly from pianist Cameron Chu.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
Adult entertainment, live at the Boot.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Fresh Fridays with R3
Where: Garfinkel's
DJ R3 spins his favourites so you can cut a rug.
What: Double Ought Buck
Where: Maxx Fish
Double Ought Buck with dj brokenarrow at Maxx. Fish. Brokenarrow's farewell for the season as he blasts for the beach, classic and new beats in a dancing frenzy.
Who: DJ Peace Frog
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: The Brew House
Brewhouse tunes are always hopping from morning to night. A pool table and fireside comfy chairs, alongside full restaurant set up, make for a great meeting spot.
Where: Hoz's Pub
Down to earth pub in that Whistler style. Just a hop, skip and a jump from that brisk walk on the Valley Trail in Whistler Creekside.
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: 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 village 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.
Saturday, May 4
SATURDAY NIGHT VIBE
Who: Murphy's Lagh
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
See Friday's listings.
Who: Wes Makepeace
Where: Crystal Lounge
See Friday's listings.
Who: Rob Funk
Where: Second Cup Cafe
Live tunes accompany your latte every Saturday night.
CLUBS AND DJs
Who: Super Funk with DJ Keph
Where: Maxx Fish
Keph digs into his bag of magic traxx and blasts his Uber-sexy funk.
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.
Sunday, May 5
SUNDAY HEAT
Who: Hot Hot Heat
Where: Boot Pub
Part of the alternative music series.
Who: Whole Damn County
Where: The Shack
Whistler's favourite cover band.
CLUBS AND DJs
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 Monday at Garf's.
What: Context
Where: Maxx Fish
Context presents live hip hop with resident Mat the Alien. Fresh live entertainment, every Sunday.
What: Soul Kitchen
Where: Tommy Africa's
Who: DJ Erik Connel of Detonator Records plays progressive house and nu energy sounds. From Bellingham, WA.
What: Drive
Where: Savage Beagle
DJ Chris Viner, Milton and Foxxi Oxxi go deep house.
Monday, May 6
MONDAY'S CHILD
Where: Boot Pub
Who: Strugglah
Reggae music tonight at the Boot.
What: Opening Night, Spring Music Festival
Where: The Shack
Who: Allison Crowe Trio
Food and bevvie specials with the songs of Allison Crowe.
What: Karaoke Night
Where: Crystal Lounge
Your chance to be a star.
CLUBS AND DJs
What: Shits and Giggles
Where: Maxx Fish
Every Monday Scott Arkwell is DJ Vinyl Ritchie spinning big sexy funk.
Tuesday, May 7
TUESDAY NIGHT MUSIC CLUB
Who: Dave Crowley Band
Where: The Shack
Black Sabbath and hard metal tonight!
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
See Friday's listings.
CLUBS AND DJs
Who: DJ AV
Where: Maxx Fish
Eclectic rock hop with DJ AV, old school and rock, too.
What: Open Mic
Where: Amsterdam Pub
Live open mic, your chance to get mic-happy. With host Randy of Whistler Music.
Who: Jungle Soldier with Marky Mark
Where: Tommy Africa's
More good beats tonight.
What: Sanctuary
Who: DJ Peace Frog
Where: Buffalo Bill's
Tunes tonight from Peace Frog.
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: Disco night
Where: Moe Joe's
Big huge chunky heels tonight, girls. Polyester pants for the boys.
Wednesday, May 8
WEDNESDAY EVENING RIFFS
What: Nearly Neil, a Neil Diamond Tribute
Where: The Shack
The ladykiller is back with crooner tuners.
What: Weekly Euchre Tournie
Where: Hoz's Pub, 7 p.m.
Weekly game fest to add to your summer fun.
What: Das Boot Ballet
See Friday's listings.
CLUBS AND DJS
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.
Who: Guest DJs
Where: The Shack
Acid jazz, disco and retro on tap.
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.
What: Weekly Euchre Tournie
Where: Hoz's Pub
Every Wednesday, euchre tourney, 7 p.m. start.
What: Dance Night
Thursday, May 9
OPEN MIC THURSDAY
What: Open Mic Night
Where: Boot Pub
Come jam with musicians from around the valley, with E-Sound, final night.
Who: Wil Mimnaugh
Where: The Shack
Acoustic guitar and the thunderous play of Calgary's Mimnaugh, one of his final shows.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Keph
Where: Maxx Fish
Dub reggae night with Keph and uber-sexy funk.
What: Locals' Night
Where: Garfinkel's
Still the best locals' night 10 years running. DJ Stoli with DJ Erin shake things up down below.
Who: DJ Peacefrog
Where: Buffalo Bill's
Thirst-day at Bill's, music by Peacefrog.
What: Waxed
Where: Savage Beagle
Funky house and breaks tonight.
Who: DJ Wan and DJ Peacefrog
Where: Longhorn Pub
See Friday's listings.
What: Ladies Night
Where: Moe Joe's
Looks good, smells good, it's all good...ladies' night at Moe's this eve.
UPCOMING SUMMER EVENTS >>>
Mark your calendars, as summer season arrives in Whistler. Art, music and talent showcases dot your entertainment fun.
> MAY
Whistler Talent Night- On May 25, 7 p.m. at MY Place, The Rotary Club of Whistler and the Whistler Community Arts Council showcase talent acts from locals in the Sea to Sky Corridor. Children, youth, and adults are invited to register for the event, a friendly competition with prizes too. Proceeds to the Art & Music Programs at the community schools in Whistler. For more information call Linda at (604) 932-4672 or (604) 938-2564.
Whistler Weekend Street Entertainment- May 18-June 23, from jugglers to world beat musicians, the streets come alive. Presented by Tourism Whistler, for more information call the Whistler Activities and Information Centre at (604) 932-2394.
The Billy Hilly Band- On May 26, a six-piece band from the B.C. Coast play timeless acoustic music
> JUNE
Whistler Jazz & Blues Weekend Presented by Visa- June 14-16, swing, gospel, and blues come to town with music outdoors at the mainstage and various indoor venues. Free and ticketed events. For information call the (604) 932-2394.
Whistler Daily Street Entertainment- June 28-September 2, Whistler's cobble-stoned streets are bustling with antics from professional street entertainers, jugglers, comedians, and musicians. Mountain-bike stunt riders perform too. The free Wednesday evening cabaret takes place every Wednesday from July 3- August 28 at the Town Plaza Gazebo at 5:30 p.m.
> JULY
Artrageous-On July 6, the annual art exhibit displays local artists in mixed media works at the 'underground' venue of the Whistler Conference Centre, musicians accompany. In conjunction with the Whistler Community Arts Council. A celebration of the arts in Whistler.
> AUGUST
Weetama, Whistler's Celebration of Aboriginal Culture- August 12-18, Whistler showcases a celebration of Aboriginal culture. Music, art, dance and educational components are all part of the presentation. Presented by Tourism Whistler and local aboriginal communities.