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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.

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 Joe’s

Whistler’s 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: Garfinkel’s

Mat the Alien brings you hip hop beats, underground at Garf’s. 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 Africa’s

A blend of hip hop, old skool and reggae, from a young virtuoso who brings an unmatched enthusiasm to the sound. Thank God it’s 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 Bill’s

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? Citta’s 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 Castro’s Cuban Cigar Store in the St. Andrew’s 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: Hoz’s Pub

Enjoy a cool one at Hoz’s, 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: Black’s 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: 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 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 Friday’s 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 biy’ll spin yer ass into the ground.

Who: DJ Stoli and R3

Where: Garfinkel’s

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 Africa’s

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 Bill’s

See Friday’s listings.

Who: DJ Derek

Where: Savage Beagle

See Friday’s listings.

Who: DJ Tone

Where: Moe Joe’s

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 Saturday’s listings.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: Guest DJs

What: Soul Kitchen

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Whistler’s 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 Bill’s

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: Earl’s 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 Joe’s

For all you cowboys and cowgirls, come on down and shake it up country style.

What: Magnum Opus with DJ Ryder

Where: Tommy Africa’s

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 Bill’s

See Sunday’s listings.

Tuesday, Oct. 15

BOARDER FLICKS

What: Fourplay, a Treetop films production

Where: Garfinkel’s

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 Friday’s listings.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJ Krafty Kutz

What: Jungle ’n’ Breaks night

Where: Tommy Africa’s

DJ Krafty Kutz plays Tommy’s – 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 Joe’s

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 Friday’s 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: Garfinkel’s

Downtempo with a touch of rare groove in the first half of the evening. The second half of the night at Garf’s 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: Garfinkel’s

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 Bill’s

See Friday’s listings.

What: Locals’ night

Where: Moe Joe’s

The ‘real’ deal for locals tonight.

Who: DJ Pro

Where: Savage Beagle

Dub roots and dancehall reggae.

Upcoming Events

The New Deal, Oct. 18, Garf’s

Common Ground, snowmobile video premiere, Oct. 20, Garf’s

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, Bill’s

Halloween video contest, Oct. 31, GLC

Halloween with Circa and DJ Kilo Cee, Maxx Fish, Oct. 31

Halloween with Cease & Desist, Oct. 31, Bill’s

Dave Crowley Band, Nov. 4, Garf’s