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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.

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.