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Friday, May 17 SMILES AT THE BAR Who: Murphy’s Lagh Where: Dubh Linn Gate Celtic rock covers at the Gate. Who: Cameron Chu Where: Bearfoot Bistro Live jazz piano every night at the Bistro.

Friday, May 17

SMILES AT THE BAR

Who: Murphy’s Lagh

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Celtic rock covers at the Gate.

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: Bearfoot Bistro

Live jazz piano every night at the Bistro.

Who: Suzanne Wilson

Where: Crystal Lounge

Live on guitar, Ms. Wilson sings soulful ballads.

Who: Whole Damn County

Where: Moe Joe’s

Live tunes from Whistler’s favourite cover band.

What: Das Boot Ballet

Where: Boot Pub

Live adult entertainment 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: CIRCA

Who: DJ Craig

Where: Maxx Fish

Craig Ingman, a.k.a. C the Selecta, takes over weekends in full CIRCA fashion.

Who: Passion Fridays

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Whistler’s own DJ Erin continues through the summer and keeps grooving all night long with an incredibly delicious mix of funky vocal house including UK re-mixes.

Who: DJ Peace Frog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Tunes from Peace Frog and no cover for ladies.

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 but still 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. 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 18

LAUGHING TO THE RAFTERS

Who: Murphy’s Lagh

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

See Friday’s listings.

Who: Suzanne Wilson

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

See Friday’s listings.

Who: Rob Funk

Where: Second Cup, 1 p.m.

Piano and guitar stylings from Rob Funk.

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: Bearfoot Bistro

Live jazz piano every night at the Bistro.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJ Craig with CIRCA

Where: Maxx Fish

See Friday’s listings.

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’.

What: Open House

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Who: DJ Lennie, Jungle Soldier and guests

Jungle Soldier shifts from Tuesday nights. Jazzy house from Lennie followed by the best break beats on the West Coast.

Who: DJ Derek

Where: Savage Beagle

See Friday’s listings.

Sunday, May 19

WINKS FROM ROCK STARS

Who: Corb Lund Band

Where: Boot Pub

Acoustic roots-country trio play tunes from their Five Dollar Bill CD. See article.

What: Beat Cave

Where: Maxx Fish

Whistler Music Percussion Center presents an intense mix of jungle, tribal, Afro-Cuban and Latino beats with host Andy Gallant. An open invitation to bring your drum and add to the thunder!

Who: Murphy’s Lagh

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

See Friday’s listings.

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: Bearfoot Bistro

Live jazz piano every night at the Bistro.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Drive

Wbere: Savage Beagle

DJ Chris Viner, Milton and Foxxi Oxxi go deep house.

What: Soul Kitchen

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Breaks and house from DJ Czech and Futuristic Funk Records.

What: Long Weekend madness

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Busy dance floor and long lineups, get here early.

Monday, May 20

GROOVIN’ FUSION

Who: Nero

Where: Boot Pub

Ottawa-based fusion jazz and groove band. See article.

What: Karaoke night

Where: Crystal Lounge

Your chance to be a star, every Monday night at the Lounge.

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: Bearfoot Bistro

Live jazz piano every night at the Bistro.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Metal Monday

Where: Maxx Fish

Let down your hockey hair with DJs Black and White. Two DJs, two CD players, incredible guitar riffs.

Who: DJ Ryder

What: Magnum Opus

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Retro boogie night. Dress to the nines and come shake your booty.

Who: DJ Rich

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

DJ Rich plays tunes through the night.

What: Service Industry Night

Where: Moe Joe’s

Locals’ night in the shoulder season.

Tuesday, May 21

OPEN UP OPEN MIC

What: Open Mic

Where: Amsterdam Pub

Randy of Whistler Music hosts an ongoing open mic night. Play live with some of the best musicians in Whistler.

Who: Pub Soda

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Live music in from Halifax, it’s Pub Soda.

What: Das Boot Ballet

Where: Boot Pub

See Friday’s listings.

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: Bearfoot Bistro

Live jazz piano every night at the Bistro.

Wednesday, May 22

HARMONIZING MICS

Who: Oongakka Change Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Rock and roll meets hillbilly bluegrass. Tunes from the always eclectic local band.

What: Weekly Euchre tournie

Where: Hoz’s Pub

Weekly tournie, prizes, 7 p.m. start.

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: Bearfoot Bistro

Live jazz piano every night at the Bistro.

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.

Who: Mr. Wilson

Where: Savage Beagle

Hip hop every Wednesday with Mr. Wilson.

Who: DJ Tone Ballone

Where: Moe Joe’s

Tone Ballone kicking out the tunes!

Thursday, May 23

NEARLY FRIDAY SINGING

Who: Avril Lavigne

Where: Maxx Fish

Vocalist Avril Lavigne debuts at Maxx Fish. Tickets at the door.

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: Bearfoot Bistro

Live jazz piano every night at the Bistro.

CLUBS AND DJS

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.

What: Ladies Night

Where: Moe Joe’s

Looks good, smells good, it’s all good… ladies’ night at Moe’s.