Friday, Oct. 11
KILLER COVERS
Who: Wil Mimnaugh
Where: The Shack
Alberta-born guitarist plays tonight at the Shack, with rockin tunes and some slower ballads, with a hint of David Gray.
Who: Whole Damn County
Where: Moe Joes
Whistlers favourite cover band plays killer cover tunes and originals to get the dance floor hopping and old friends talking.
Who: Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Tonight the Bowen Boys entertain in style with their lively music that keeps audiences clapping, feet a-tapping.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
Live adult entertainment at the Boot Pub on a Friday afternoon.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Free Love Fridays
Where: Maxx Fish
Friday night is sex-it-up night for the locals love in, with special guest DJs every week, for the very best in bumping beats.
What: Fresh Fridays
Who: Mat the Alien
Where: Garfinkels
Mat the Alien brings you hip hop beats, underground at Garfs. Kick back and people watch at the benches lining the rear wall or jump onto the dance floor that offers plenty of space.
Who: DJ Deadly Cam
What: T.G.I.F.
Where: Tommy Africas
A blend of hip hop, old skool and reggae, from a young virtuoso who brings an unmatched enthusiasm to the sound. Thank God its Friday, Cam has named it his night and he feels his buddies and fly girls need a night to call their own this is it!
Who: DJ Peacefrog
Where: Buffalo Bills
A mix of mainly top 40 and other hits from Peacefrog tonight.
Who: Zak Santiago
Where: Savage Beagle
Zak Santiago from Notorious Recording brings his eclectic mix of hip hop, house, and Latin sauce to the room tonight.
PUBS AND PATIOS
Where: Citta
Looking for someone? Cittas central location attracts locals and visitors as traditionally the best people watching spot in Village Square. Enjoy a variety of pints on tap and chat about the football game. Open for lunch; low key candlelight dining upstairs into the autumn evening.
Where: The Brew House
Brew House tunes always hopping from morning onwards, and side patios still offer some early fall sunshine. Pool table indoors, cozy fireplace. Near all the bars, clubs, and shops in between Marketplace and Village Square.
Where: Havana Lounge
Located above Castros Cuban Cigar Store in the St. Andrews Building, for estate coffees, decadent desserts and film screenings going back to the 40s. Open Thursday-Sunday, 5 p.m. to midnight. Sit back and relax in leather couches.
Where: Hozs Pub
Enjoy a cool one at Hozs, which survived the Lake Placid Road construction extravaganza and is readily accessible once again. Just follow the fresh black top in Creekside.
Where: Amsterdam Pub & Café
A funky place for a pint, a martini, or a meal, overlooking the Village Square. Live music some nights. For an international, younger crowd visit the Dam.
Where: Blacks Pub
The warming floor for locals après-ski, located at the foot of both gondolas. With snow-capped peaks and the mountain bike park in the background, enjoy the 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 give patrons the best air in the world.
Saturday, Oct. 12
AT THE GUITAR
What: Freewheel Burning
Where: Millennium Place, 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Freeride Productions presents a new film, with extreme mountain biking footage of Richie Schley and company.
Who: Leanne Lamoureux
Where: Crystal Lounge
Lamoureux (Raven) on solo guitar tonight at the Lounge.
Who: Rob Funk
Where: Second Cup
Today and Sunday afternoon, local musician Rob Funk keeps live music alive in Whistler.
Who: Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
See Fridays listings.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: Superfunk with DJ Keph
Where: Maxx Fish
DJ Keph is the master of the dance floor and Saturday night belongs to him. Blasting all of his uber-sexy funk, R&B, dance, and hip hop, this biyll spin yer ass into the ground.
Who: DJ Stoli and R3
Where: Garfinkels
Stoli and R3 play their tunes for the dance floor kids, one floor below street level.
Who: DJ Milton
What: Off the Hook
Where: Tommy Africas
Whistler legend DJ Milton (Easy Groove Productions) is a "scintillating master of the turntables." Come check out his Tribal Tech House Music Blend.
Who: DJ Peacefrog
Where: Buffalo Bills
See Fridays listings.
Who: DJ Derek
Where: Savage Beagle
See Fridays listings.
Who: DJ Tone
Where: Moe Joes
At your service with his own unique style, DJ Tone.
Sunday, Oct. 13
SKIP THE SHOWER, OPEN MIC POWER
What: Open Mic night
Where: Crystal Lounge
Have you ever wanted to play live music in front of someone else? This is your chance, drop by for a casual evening of players at the lounge, informal atmosphere. Hosted by Randy of Whistler Music, the tunes start at 8 p.m.
Who: Rob Funk
Where: Second Cup
See Saturdays listings.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: Guest DJs
What: Soul Kitchen
Where: Tommy Africas
Whistlers longest running house night features top DJs for this theme night. See flyers around town at various shops and cafes. Resident DJ Shandy Rae holds the fort in conjunction with the next big thing.
Who: DJ Tiny Elvis
Where: Buffalo Bills
Mainly top 40 hits tonight from Elvis the King is alive!
Monday, Oct. 14
MAGNUM OPUS
Who: Samqv-u2
Where: Boot Pub
Crazy funk and hip hop with Samqv-u2.
Who: Rob Funk
Where: Earls Bistro
Live from 7 p.m. onwards, tunes from solo singer Rob Funk.
What: Karaoke Night
Where: Crystal Lounge
Singing in the shower again? Come on out to karaoke night to serenade your roommates or work colleagues, every Monday night.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Hoe Down
Where: Moe Joes
For all you cowboys and cowgirls, come on down and shake it up country style.
What: Magnum Opus with DJ Ryder
Where: Tommy Africas
Retro Boogie night is still alive and well. Get here early as lineups post 10 p.m. Dance music from the 70s, 80s, and 90s.
Who: DJ Tiny Elvis
Where: Buffalo Bills
See Sundays listings.
Tuesday, Oct. 15
BOARDER FLICKS
What: Fourplay, a Treetop films production
Where: Garfinkels
The latest snowboard films from director Steve Orton and company. See article.
What: Open Mic night
Where: Amsterdam Pub
Your host Randy of Whistler Music offers musicians from around the valley a chance to jam, tonight at the Fish, so popular the night had to be moved to another venue.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
See Fridays listings.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Krafty Kutz
What: Jungle n Breaks night
Where: Tommy Africas
DJ Krafty Kutz plays Tommys and Whistler for the first time. Tickets are available at the door: free before 11 p.m., $5 between 11 and midnight and $8 from midnight until closing.
What: Disco Night
Where: Moe Joes
Put together your best retro duds and come check out the retro-ness!
Wednesday, Oct. 16
BOOGIE WOOGIE WIGGLE
Who: Doug Craig
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
The usual mayhem and merriment from local musician Doug Craig.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
See Fridays listings.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Spare Grooves
Where: Maxx Fish
Mat the Alien and Kilo Cee every Wednesday pack the house with a crowd that mixes stylish duds with low kep hip hop wear, a busy dreamscape, booths and lounges galore. Two DJs, four turntables and special guest MCs every week.
What: Boogie Café with DJ Czech
Where: Garfinkels
Downtempo with a touch of rare groove in the first half of the evening. The second half of the night at Garfs features up-tempo beats with a nice blend of house.
Who: Mr. Wilson and Def Dubs
Where: Savage Beagle
Old school hip hop and breaks.
Thursday, Oct. 17
HAPPILY HICK
Who: The Tragically Hick
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Local bluegrass band plays tonight.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Stoli, DJ Erin
What: Locals night
Where: Garfinkels
Still the best locals night 10 years and running, with residents DJs Stoli and Erin.
Who: DJ Vinyl Ritchie
What: Beats and Breaks
Where: Maxx Fish
DJ Vinyl Ritchie is gonna set the record straight every Thursday. Scotty Arkwell, a.k.a. Vinyl Ritchie, was voted best DJ two years in a row by readers of the Georgia Straight.
Who: DJ Peacefrog
Where: Buffalo Bills
See Fridays listings.
What: Locals night
Where: Moe Joes
The real deal for locals tonight.
Who: DJ Pro
Where: Savage Beagle
Dub roots and dancehall reggae.
Upcoming Events
The New Deal, Oct. 18, Garfs
Common Ground, snowmobile video premiere, Oct. 20, Garfs
Psychedelic Ball with Alan Hertz and Friends, Oct. 26, Boot Pub
Connie Kaldor, Oct. 26, Millennium Place
Return of Wanna Be a Rock Star with band Cease & Desist, Oct. 30, Bills
Halloween video contest, Oct. 31, GLC
Halloween with Circa and DJ Kilo Cee, Maxx Fish, Oct. 31
Halloween with Cease & Desist, Oct. 31, Bills
Dave Crowley Band, Nov. 4, Garfs