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
Its live, its free, get out there!
What: Fresh Fridays
Who: DJ R3 featuring 3 rd Strike
Where: Garfinkels
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: Merlins
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: Murphys 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 Whistlers fine lounge.
Who: Whole Damn County
Where: Moe Joes
Cove tunes from Whistlers 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: Dustys 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 Bills
Top 40 and dance hits at Bills. Booths for lounging too.
Who: Passion Fridays
Where: Tommy Africas
Whistlers 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
Cittas 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: Blacks 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: Tapleys 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: Hozs 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: Dustys
Creekside gets rocking tonight with a mix of ska, psychedelic folk and reggae. Guaranteed party.
Who: Whole Damn County
Where: Moe Joes
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 Fridays listings.
Who: Murphys Lagh
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
See Fridays listings.
Who: Shelley & Laina
Where: Mallard Lounge
See Fridays 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: Merlins
DJs and no cover for tonights party.
Who: Super Funk with DJ Keph
Where: Maxx Fish
Tracks from DJ Kephs mixed bag of tricky beats. Dance, brother, dance.
Who: DJ Stoli & Miguel Sanchez
Where: Garfinkels
Stoli mixes up your favourites for a Saturday night boogie or barfly mode.
Who: DJ Peace Frog
Where: Buffalo Bills
A mainstream mix keeps Whistler audiences rockin!
Who: DJ Wan and DJ Peacefrog
Where: Longhorn Pub
See Fridays listings.
Who: DJ Derek
Where: Savage Beagle
See Fridays listings.
Who: DJ Santini
Where: Moe Joes
Ladies only bar staff and songs from DJ Santini.
Who: DJ Trixx
Where: Tommy Africas
Top 40 tunes grooving through the dance floor twists at Tommys 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 Vancouvers 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: Murphys Lagh
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
See Fridays listings.
Who: Whole Damn County
Where: The Shack
Every Sunday, get rockin.
Who: Hairfarmers
Where: Merlins
See Saturdays listings.
Who: The Hairfarmers, The Hopping Penguins
What: Jamaican Sunsplash Party
Where: Dustys
A trip for two to Jamaica is being given away, but even if you dont 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: Garfinkels
DJ Malachai this evening.
Who: Guest DJs
Where: Tommy Africas
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 Joes
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: Merlins
A wild and crazy bash.
Who: DJ Laurent de St. Laurent and Kid Kio from Tokyo
What: Fight Club
Where: Garfinkels
Two DJs mix it up with their own special blend Sunday at Garfs.
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: Dustys
Pint drinking tunes at the Creekside base of the mountain for apres-enjoyment.
Who: DJ Ryder
What: Magnum Opus
Where: Tommys 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 Bills
Mainstream music mix is packing Whistlers biggest dance floor.
Who: DJ Wan and DJ Peacefrog
Where: Longhorn Pub
See Fridays 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: Garfinkels
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 Mondays listings.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
See Fridays listings.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: Jungle Soldier with Manos one
Where: Tommy Africas
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 funks sake, brought to you by Rick, Roly and special guest DJs every Tuesday night.
Who: DJ Peace Frog
Where: Buffalo Bills
See Saturdays listings
Who: DJ Snowsurfer
Where: Merlins
Snowsurfer keeps the house spinning with retro tunes and some funky new ones.
Who: DJ Wan and DJ Peacefrog
Where: Longhorn Pub
See Fridays listings.
Who: DJ Seanski
Where: Savage Beagle
The longest running hip-hop night in Whistler.
What: Space Party
Where: Moe Joes
Moes gets galactic. Are you ready? Prizes for the best dressed.
Wednesday, April 24
FIDDLES AND GUITAR
Who: Leanne & Kyla
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
See Mondays listings.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
See Fridays listings.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Sanctuary
Where: GLC
See Tuesdays listings.
Who: Boogie Café with DJ Czech
Where: Garfinkels
DJ Czech spins beats for you, apres-ski and into vinyl mode.
Who: DJ Diamond Doug
Where: Buffalo Bills
See Sundays listings.
What: Spare Grooves
Where: Maxx Fish
Mat the Alien and Kilo Cee bring you Whistlers 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: Merlins
More funky beats
What: Play
Where: Tommy Africas
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 Joes
Live tunes from the DJ himself.
What: Weekly euchre tournie
Where: Hozs 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
Everyones fave karaoke band is back to wrap the season. Five minutes of fame guaranteed.
What: Locals Night
Where: Garfinkels
Still the best locals night 10 years running. DJ Stoli with DJ Erin shake things up down below.
What: Ladies Night
Where: Moe Joes
Looks good, smells good, its all good ladies night at Moes.
Where: Buffalo Bills
Thirst-day at Bills, music by Doug.
What: Sanctuary
Where: GLC
See Tuesdays listings.
What: Waxed
Where: Savage Beagle
Funky house and breaks tonight.
Who: DJ Wan and DJ Peacefrog
Where: Longhorn Pub
See Fridays listings.