Friday, May 17
SMILES AT THE BAR
Who: Murphys 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 Joes
Live tunes from Whistlers 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: Garfinkels
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 Africas
Whistlers 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 Bills
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: 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.
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: 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. 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: 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.
Saturday, May 18
LAUGHING TO THE RAFTERS
Who: Murphys Lagh
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
See Fridays listings.
Who: Suzanne Wilson
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
See Fridays 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 Fridays listings.
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.
What: Open House
Where: Tommy Africas
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 Fridays 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: Murphys Lagh
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
See Fridays 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 Africas
Breaks and house from DJ Czech and Futuristic Funk Records.
What: Long Weekend madness
Where: Buffalo Bills
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 Africas
Retro boogie night. Dress to the nines and come shake your booty.
Who: DJ Rich
Where: Buffalo Bills
DJ Rich plays tunes through the night.
What: Service Industry Night
Where: Moe Joes
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 Bills
Live music in from Halifax, its Pub Soda.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
See Fridays 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: Hozs 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: 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.
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 Joes
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: Garfinkels
Still the best locals night 10 years running. DJ Stoli with DJ Erin shake things up down below.
Who: DJ Peacefrog
Where: Buffalo Bills
Thirst-day at Bills; music by Peacefrog.
What: Waxed
Where: Savage Beagle
Funky house and breaks tonight.
What: Ladies Night
Where: Moe Joes
Looks good, smells good, its all good ladies night at Moes.