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Friday, Dec. 14 ON STAGE Who: Hairfarmers Where: Merlin’s Folksy psychedelic rock from the Hairfarmers duo, with Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg on vocals.

Friday, Dec. 14

ON STAGE

Who:

Hairfarmers

Where:

Merlin’s

Folksy psychedelic rock from the Hairfarmers duo, with Guitar Doug and Grateful Greg on vocals.

Who:

Suzanne Wilson

Where:

Crystal Lounge

Wilson fills this cozy lounge that has the feel of home with guitar favourites.

Who:

Wes Mackay

Where:

Mallard Lounge

Wes plays the jazz and blues at the Mallard.

Who:

Murphy’s Lagh

Where:

Dubh Linn Gate

Upbeat Irish music from the Vancouver band keeps you merrily merrymaking this winter night. Go Irish!

Who:

The Cameron Chu Jazz Trio

Where:

The Bearfoot Bistro

Smooth jazzy sounds from Cameron and guests, as well as a glass of wine from one of the finest selections in town.

What:

Das Boot Ballet

Where:

The Boot Pub

The only place in town to enjoy adult beverages and adult entertainment.

CLUBS AND DJS

What:

Fresh Fridays with DJ R3

Where:

Garfinkel’s

DJ Sanchez spins his local favourites so you can cut a rug.

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.

Who

: DJ Rich

Where:

Buffalo Bill’s

DJ Rich plays all your favourites while you linger mid-week for a bevie.

What:

Double Ought Buck

Where:

Maxx Fish

Double Ought Buck with dj brokenarrow at Maxx – classic yet nouveau sounds.

Who:

DJ Derek

Where

: Savage Beagle

Not to be disappointed, DJ Derek plays hip hop, top 40 and R&B. Come check it out!

Who:

DJ Laurent de St. Laurent and Kid Kio from Tokyo

Where:

Black’s Pub

Mixing old skool with hip hop beats and rare grooves, unwind with some break beats with a little touch of Jimi too, 4:30-6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m.

PUBS & PATIOS

Where:

Citta’

Located in the centre of the action, it’s the top spot for people watching. Stay warm under the patio heaters or relax upstairs in the pool room.

Where:

Amsterdam Café

Party central. This little spot in the village has it all – music, food and drinks – day and night. Great place to watch or interact with the local colour.

Where

: BBK’s Pub

It’s a locals’ favourite for unwinding after a hard day. This cozy pub in the Upper Village has a fine selection of B.C. wines and micro-brewed beer, as well as an outstanding menu. Settle in on their couches for a game of cards or gab with their colourful bartenders. "We Be Smoke-free!"

Where:

Tapley’s Neighbourhood Pub

Casual atmosphere for warm conversation and cold beer. Bar staff operate a sound system of rock and roll numbers and the outdoor patio gives patrons the best air in the world.

Where:

The Brew House

For a big place, it sure has a cozy atmosphere. Great bar food and drinks, as well as a big screen TV – all the comforts of home minus the remote control. The bar staff also pump out classic rock and top 40 from the sound system.

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, Dec. 15

LIVE & LOVING IT

Who:

The Hairfarmers apres-ski

Where

: Merlin’s

Santa’s little helpers the Hairfarmer bring you the gift of the jam, plus reggae night from Club Shred follows. Whistler’s best rasta party, mon.

Who:

Suzanne Wilson

Where:

Crystal Lounge

See Friday’s listings.

Who:

Groove Junkies

Where:

The Shack

Grooving tunes from the Groove Junkies, in the comfy booths of the Shack. Ho ho ho!

Who:

Wes Mackay

Where:

Mallard Lounge

See Friday’s listings.

Who:

Murphy’s Lagh

Where:

Dubh Linn Gate

See Friday’s listings.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who:

DJ Larry

Where:

Dusty’s

Season openers with tunes from Larry at the foot of the mountain. Come to the Creek!

Who:

DJ Derek

Where:

Savage Beagle

See Friday’s listings.

Who:

DJ Stoli

Where:

Garfinkel’s

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

Who:

DJ Peace Frog

Where:

Buffalo Bill’s

Bill’s is busy… avoid the lineups and come early for dinner. Stay late for the party.

Who:

DJ Chris Viner

Where:

Tommy Africa’s

Tommy’s resident DJ throws down a cool mix of retro and funk house.

Who:

Super Funk with DJ Keph

Where:

Maxx Fish

Tracks from DJ Keph’s mixed bag of funky tricks.

Who:

DJ Laurent de St. Laurent and Kid Kio from Tokyo

Where:

Black’s Pub

See Friday’s listings.

Sunday, Dec. 16

ON THE MIC

Who

: The Black Halos

Where

: Boot Pub

Ex subpop records band jams hard punk with Sex Pistols’ badness and underground black garb . Part of the Boot’s Alternative Concerts series.

Who:

musica intima

Where

: Maurice Young Millennium Place

A 12-member vocal ensemble from Vancouver perform seasonal, sacred music. Reception at 6:30 p.m., show time 7:30. A fund-raiser for the Alta Lake School.

Who:

Wes Mackay

Where:

Mallard Lounge

See Fridays’s listings.

Who:

Whole Damn County

Where:

The Shack

Local favourites play cover tunes and some originals at the Shack every Sunday night.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who:

DJ Peacefrog

Where:

Buffalo Bill’s

See Saturday’s listings.

Who:

Checkmate

Where:

Garfinkel’s

The Vancouver hip hop artist entertains Whistler with his trio of beats. See article.

Who:

DJ Derek

Where:

Savage Beagle

Top 40 hip hop with R&B from DJ Derek.

What

: Soul Kitchen

Who:

Resident DJ Jelo

Where:

Tommy Africa’s

Whistler’s longest running techno night brings you funky break beat and house, with Jelo all the way from Toronna.

What:

Hip Hop Night

Where:

Maxx Fish

Fresh and unique drum and bass sounds of Perfect Combo, with your host Matt the Alien.

Who:

Larry

Where

: Dusty’s

Bluesy Sunday apres with DJ Larry.

Monday, Dec. 17

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

What:

Eruption

Where:

Buffalo Bill’s

Might as well jump! Eruption, a Van Halen tribute band, brings you the best covers from guitar delight Eddie Van Halen and David Lee Roth.

Who:

Grames Bros.

Where:

Boot Pub

The Grames Bros. Funk and groove at the Boot Pub. Come shake a leg!

Who:

Leanne and Kyla

Where:

Dubh Linn Gate

Celtic tunes from the cheery duo warm up your evening.

Who:

Lee Aaron

Where:

Mallard Lounge

Canadian singer songwriter is still moving and grooving with sultry selections tonight, lounge-side.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who:

DJ Laurent de St. Laurent and Kid Kio from Tokyo

What:

Fight Club

Where:

Garfinkel’s

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

What:

Magnum Opus

Where:

Tommy Africa’s

Eight years running, dress to impress on this retro-boogie night. Prizes for the best sequined halters and polyester anything.

What:

Shits and Giggles

Where:

Maxx Fish

DJ Vinyl Ritchie, with Scott Arkwell who returns as DJ this season.

What:

Drive

Where:

Savage Beagle

DJ’s Chris Viner, Lenni Milton playing deep and funky house.

Tuesday, Dec. 18

IN THE FLESH

Who:

Leanne and Kyla

Where:

Dubh Linn Gate

See Monday’s listings.

What:

Disco Fever

Where:

Moe Joe’s

Still dolling out wads of cash for velour collars and really bad belt buckles? Come on out!

What:

Open Mic

Where:

Amsterdam Pub Café

Tune up your guitars and come jam on Tuesday. Play live with Whistler’s best local musicians on our open stage. Randy, of Whistler Music, is your host.

What:

Das Boot Ballet

Where:

Boot Pub

See Friday’s listings.

Who:

: Lee Aaron

Where:

Mallard Lounge

See Monday’s listings.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who:

DJ Miguel Sanchez

Where:

Garfinkel’s

Gin ’n Juice Tuesdays with DJ R3 mixing it up.

What:

DJs Little T and Ghetto Boy.

Where:

Maxx Fish

Experience the downtempo funk of Ghetto Boy and then groove to the works of Little T at Cinema Tuesdays.

What:

Grooverobber

Who

: Sodapop.

Where:

Tommy Africa’s

An exclusive night of drum ’n bass with Sodapop.

Who:

DJ Seanski

Where:

Savage Beagle

The longest running hip-hop night in Whistler.

What:

Phat Tuesdays

Where:

Tommy Africa’s

Jungle ’n breaks with DJ Souldier and the freshest Whistler vibe.

Wednesday, Dec. 19

ALIVE & KICKING

Who:

Dave Crowley Band

Where

: The Shack

White Trash Wednesdays live at the Shack. Bring a muskrat and find out how to cook it.

Who:

Lee Aaron

Where:

Mallard Lounge

See Monday’s listings.

What:

Open Mic Night

Where:

Second Cup Café

Coffee house rock. Open floor for all musicians to croon til sunrise – well, at least until closing. Whistler Music supplies the mic; bring you instruments and have an espresso.

Who:

Leanne and Kyla

Where:

Dubh Linn Gate

See Tuesday’s listings.

What:

Das Boot Ballet

Where:

Boot Pub

See Friday’s listings.

CLUBS AND DJS

What:

Vinyl Survivor

Where:

Merlin’s

Come spin your finest, from amateurs to the professionals at Merlin’s.

What

: Dance night for all your local staffers

Where:

Moe Joe’s

Cut loose and tie one on at this underground dance cave.

Who

: DJ Czech

Where:

Garfinkel’s

See Sunday’s listings.

What:

Spare Grooves

Where:

Maxx Fish

Spare Grooves with Matt the Alien and Kilo Cee. Whistler’s premiere Hip Hop night. Two DJs, four turntables – unlimited energy!

What:

Wiggle

Where:

Savage Beagle

DJ Milton with house music vibes.

Who:

DJ Diamond Doug

Where:

Buffalo Bill’s

See Tuesday’s listings.

Who:

Country DJ Legend Ian Shaw

What:

Rockin’ Rodeo

Where:

Tommy Africa’s

Strap on your spurs! Whistler’s only country night – honky-tonk and rockabilly.

Thursday, Dec. 20

LIVE & LOVING IT

Who:

Rob Thompson Duo

Where:

Crystal Lounge

More live music from the upbeat contemporary group at the lounge.

Who:

Ecclestons

Where:

Dubh Linn Gate

The Ecclestons play Celtic tunes for the audience at the old Irish pub.

Who:

Downtown Jay Brown and the White Guy

Where:

The Shack

Night Fever runs rampant… Whistler’s own Jay Romany with Rajan Das & Mike Lavoie play Charlie Handsome Cat and Bee Gees tunes from the recesses of your mind. Seventies revival every Thursday through the season.

What:

E-sound presents the local jam night

Where:

Boot Pub

It’s open mic night. Come jam with musicians from around the valley, with your best ditties on call. C’mon, you know you wanna!

Who:

Melissa Higgins

Where:

Mallard Lounge

Piano and vocals from Ms. Higgins, who brings you adult contemporary sounds tonight.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who:

DJ Laurent de St. Laurent and Kid Kio from Tokyo

Where:

Black’s Pub

See Friday’s listings.

What:

Ladies’ Night

Where:

Moe Joe’s

All for the women. Ladies’ night looks good, smells good, it’s all good.

What:

Waxed

Where:

Savage Beagle

DJ Milton with a mix of hip hop and deep house.

Who:

DJ Peacefrog

Where:

Buffalo Bill’s

See Saturday’s listings.

Who:

MC Velvet K!

What:

Disco Eruption

Where:

Tommy Africa’s

Play that funky music, white boy. The biggest disco night comes to Whistler.

What:

Locals’ Night

Where:

Garfinkel’s

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

Who:

Guest DJ’s at Kriptonight

Where:

Maxx Fish

Awesome guest DJs from the presenters of Hibernation are putting it on again.