Friday, Nov. 22
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Snow White
Who: The Whistler Players Theatrical Guild
Where: MY Place
A side-splitting pantomime set in the 80s. Expect Madonna, Guns n Roses.
What: Payday Party
Where: Merlins
The mountain is almost open for business and Merlins famous payday parties are back. Radio Stick play live from 8 p.m.
Who: Whole Damn County
Where: Moe Joes
Whistlers favourite cover band playing the best rock of the 90s and today, plus throwing in a few of their own originals along the way.
Who: The Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
A fiddler and guitar duo from Bowen Island playing Celtic and Irish music
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
Come let the girls take a load off for you after a busy week at work.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Traxx
Where: Garfinkels
Hip hop and dance
Who: Mat the Alien
Where: Tommy Africas
Some people come to Whistler just to see this guy play. Spinning funk, hip hop and drum n bass, the night is guaranteed to get you moving.
Who: DJ Peacefrog
Where: Buffalo Bills
Master of the mainstream mix melding magic for the masses.
Who: DJ Derek
Where: Savage Beagle
Playing Top 40, hip hop and dance.
What: Free Love Fridays
Who: DJ R3
Where: Maxx Fish
Sex-it-up night with a locals love-in hosted by the master of hip hop and Top 40, DJ R3. Zip Trek spreads the love with free passes.
PUBS AND PATIOS
Where: Bearfoot Bistro
Come check out the newly renovated champagne bar. Open seven nights a week from 5 p.m.
Where: Citta
It may be getting colder, but Citta has those long windows and big heaters that makes it still the place to watch the world go by.
Where: The Brew House
Kick back with a locally brewed beer and enjoy a game of pool by the big log fire.
Where: Havana Lounge
Located above Castros Cuban Cigar Store, cocoon yourself in large leather chairs to take in special film screenings, estate coffees and decadent desserts. Open Thursday-Sunday nights.
Where: Hozs Pub
Check out a different side of Whistler down in the newly sidewalked Creek.
Where: Amsterdam Pub & Café
Sure its getting chilly, but The Dam has these great heaters that blast the warmth down onto the patio, so even when its cold, you dont have to be.
Where: Blacks Pub
The construction is almost complete and it looks like Blacks is going to have one almighty patio any day now.
Where: Tapleys Neighbourhood Pub
Is exactly that, neighbourly, and it also has some of the very best pub food in Whistler, not to mention all the big screen sports action, keno and darts you could ask for. A new smoking lounge and patio are coming.
Where: The Longhorn Saloon
Theyve got free Ping-Pong, free darts and free pool (Monday to Thursday for the pool). What more do you need to help while away the wait for the snow?
Saturday, Nov. 23
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Film premieres: The Playground and Stereotype
Where: Tommy Africas
Two true school freeskiing movies for the price of one! Brought to you by 2Track productions plus Poorboyz productions.
What: Snow White
Who: The Whistler Players Theatrical Guild
Where: MY Place
A side-splitting pantomime set in the 80s. Expect Madonna and Guns n Roses. Theres a 7:30 p.m. show and a special matinee for the kids at 12:30 p.m.
Who: Gordo
Where: Crystal Lounge
Gordo makes his long-awaited return to the microphone playing folk, pop, rock and blues from the 1930s right through to today. See story.
Who: The Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
The only Irish bar in town with traditional music, food and a unique pub atmosphere. Youll be forgiven for thinking you were actually in Ireland.
Who: Leanne Lamour
Where: Hozs Pub
Local favourite brings her brand of contemporary and traditional Celtic rock to Hozs.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: Superfunk with DJ Keph
Where: Maxx Fish
Blasting all of his über-sexy funk, R&B, dance, and Hip Hop, this boyll make everyone look good.
Who: DJ R3
Where: Garfinkels
Spinning the best hip hop and dance in Whistler, expect a long line if you dont get your act together early enough.
Who: DJ Milton
Where: Tommy Africas
Got to be the best house night in Whistler, simply because Milton knows exactly how to get the crowd going. Get in early and catch the go-go dancers.
Who: DJ Peacefrog
Where: Buffalo Bills
The master of the mainstream mix doing his things for the stags and stagettes who dominate Bills on the weekends.
Who: DJ Derek
Where: Savage Beagle
See Fridays listing.
Who: DJ Tone Ballone
Where: Moe Joes
A drinkin and dancin kind of place for a whole lot of fun.
What: Locals Living Room with surf flicks and suds
Where: The Boot
Its an endless summer on Saturday nights. Come catch a wave and sample a V.B., which by the way, is not a vitamin.
Sunday, Nov. 24
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Punk night
Who: NoMeansNo
Where: The Boot Pub
Theyve been touring the world for almost 25 years and still rock out.
Who: Exithiside
Where; The Crabshack
Rising Vancouver band bring their energetic hard rock and punk influences to shake the shack. Grey Cup coverage from 5 p.m.
What: Open Mic night
Where: Crystal Lounge
Humble home music-makers take to the stage and soak up the spotlight for a casual evening of untapped talent at the lounge. Hosted by Randy of Whistler Music, the tunes start at 8 p.m.
What: Grey Cup Celebrations
Where: Tapleys Public Bar
The friendly neighbourhood bar pulls out all the stops to help you get the most out of the Grey Cup afternoon. Montreal vs. Edmonton, as if you didnt know.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Soul Kitchen
Who: DJ Scotty-Oh
Where: Tommy Africas
The longest running house night in Whistler, hosted by DJ Czech. Dj Scotty-Oh will play his signature progressive and hard house.
What: Coyote Ugly
Where: Moe Joes
Whistlers hottest females on top of the bar and behind the bar.
Who: DJ Tiny Elvis
Where: Buffalo Bills
The King of the turntables.
Monday, Nov. 25
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Mellanova
Where: Boot Pub
With a new album, Slightly Happy, and a track on the Buffy the Vampire Slayer album, its only fitting they play at the Boot.
What: Karaoke Night
Where: Crystal Lounge
Expect it all the good, the bad, and the ugly. Where all the wannabes gettabe.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Retro Night with DJ Ryder
Where: Tommy Africas
The biggest retro night in Whistler, come on in and check out the new club.
Who: DJ Tiny Elvis
Where: Buffalo Bills
Lord almighty, feel your temperature risin.
Tuesday, Nov. 26
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Jungle n Breaks
Who: DJ Dabbler
Where: Tommy Africas
Get amongst it with DJ Dabbler and MC Verbal Assasin, plus the usual antics that come with Jungle Soldier and friends.
What: Creekside Karaoke
Where: Hozs Pub
Finally, something for those down in Creekside. No need to go all the way to town, just come on down to Hozs for some karaoke.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
You wont see many Pointe shoes on this stage. But thats not exactly the point of the Boot Ballet.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Disco Night
Where: Moe Joes
Put together your best disco duds and come boogie on down until you just cant boogie no more.
Who: DJ Seanski
Where: The Savage Beagle
One of the most popular nights of the week, hip hop rules the air tonight.
Who: DJ Peacefrog
Where: Buffalo Bills
Playing Top 40, hip hop and dance mixed together smooth as smooth can be.
Wednesday, Nov. 27
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Guitar Doug
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
This local legend plays great covers and originals that go great with Guinness.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
See girls dance. See guys stare.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Lifted
Who: DJ Milton and guests
Where: Tommy Africas
Milton says this tribal and tech house night is for all the locals who cant make it to his popular Saturday night. Hell go a little harder in appreciation of those who have to work the weekends here.
Who: DJ Peacefrog
Where: Buffalo Bills
See Tuesdays listing.
What: Spare Grooves
Where: Maxx Fish
Mat the Alien and Kilo Cee show off their talents on four turntables, with special guest MCs every week. A huge one for the locals.
Who: DJ Def Dubs
Where: Savage Beagle
Old school hip hop and breaks.
What: Locals night
Where: Moe Joes
Featuring live blues with the band Brickhouse. This locals night is the real deal. Their prices mean you can afford to stay out a little longer than usual.
Thursday, Nov. 28
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Will Mimnaugh
Where: The Crab Shack
Will is well known around town and is usually a sell-out. Acoustic guitar that sounds electric and an assortment of other aural treats.
What: Pool Tournament
Where: The Boot Pub
Play pool, catch up with your buddies and forget the glitz of the village.
Who: The Tragically Hick
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
What would you expect in an Irish pub? A local bluegrass quartet of course. Live music starts at 8 p.m.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Locals Night
Where: Garfinkels
DJ Erin and guests give it some at the legendary locals night of nights. Be warned: arrive early.
What: Retro-Bution
Where: Maxx Fish
DJ Mr. Fister spins retro-bution. All the tracks you forgot you loved.
Who: DJ Peacefrog
Where: Buffalo Bills
The Master of Mainstream plays all the gems to get you grooving.
What: Eye Candy with DJ R3
Where: Tommy Africas
Sweets to stimulate all your senses.
What: Ladies night
Where: Moe Joes
This night looks good, smells good and for the ladies, its all good.
Who: Tanner Hall
Where: Savage Beagle
Hip hop, R&B and house music..
UPCOMING EVENTS
Unparalleled 3: Soul Slide, Nov. 29, MY Place
Best of the Banff Film Festival, Nov. 30 & Dec. 1, Myrtle Phillip school
Garaj Mahal, Nov. 30 & Dec. 1, The Boot Pub
Whistler Film Festival, Dec. 5-8, Rainbow Theatre & My Place
Winter Harp, Dec. 5, MY Place