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Friday, Nov. 1
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Todd Butler
Where: MY Place
Satirical songwriter Todd Butlers hysterically funny and creative brand of social commentary makes him one of the most dynamic and innovative performers in Canada. Show starts at 8 p.m.
Who: Whole Damn County
Where: Moe Joes
Whistlers favourite cover band playing the best rock of the 90s and today, plus throwing in a few of their own originals along the way.
Who: Murphys Lagh
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
The perfect place to enjoy a pint.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
Adult entertainment all night long.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Closed until further notice
Where: Garfinkels
The rumours have been flying for a few weeks now, but about all thats certain is Garfs is now closed and will reopen sometime soon.
Who: Mat the Alien
Where: Tommy Africas
Yes, only two weeks ago, Mat was playing at Garfs on Fridays. But, Garfs closed, for how long nobody knows, or wants to say, and you cant deny the people their music, especially when they play as well at Mat. So, tonight, Tommys is where you will find the very talented Mat the Alien.
Who: DJ Peacefrog
Where: Buffalo Bills
Master of the mainstream mix melding magic for the masses.
Who: DJ Derek
Where: Savage Beagle
Playing Top 40, hip hop and dance.
Who: Free Love Fridays
Where: Maxx Fish
Guest DJs every week and the boys from Ziptrek giving away free passes to the coolest new outdoor activity in Whistler.
PUBS AND PATIOS
Where: Citta
It may be getting colder, but Citta has those lovely long windows so you can sit inside huddled over a special coffee and still watch the world go by.
Where: The Brew House
A little out of the way, down towards Marketplace, but a great place to kick back and enjoy a leisurely game of pool.
Where: Havana Lounge
Located above Castros Cuban Cigar Store in the St. Andrews Building, check it out for estate coffees and decadent desserts. Open Thursday-Sunday, 5 p.m. to midnight.
Where: Hozs Pub
Check out a different side of Whistler down in the newly sidewalked Whistler Creek.
Where: Amsterdam Pub & Café
Sure its getting chilly, but The Dam has these great heaters that blast the warmth down onto their patio, so even when its cold, you dont have to be.
Where: Blacks Pub
The construction is now underway and the word is Blacks is going to have one almighty patio by the time winter rolls around.
Where: Tapleys Neighbourhood Pub
Is exactly that, neighbourly, but it also has some of the very best pub food in Whistler.
Where: The Longhorn Saloon
Theyve got free Ping-Pong, free darts and free pool (Monday-Thursday for the pool). What more do you need during the dead season?
Saturday, Nov. 2
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Plain old Pete
Where: The Crabshack
Its an evening of "acoustic nonsense" from plain old Pete, the guitarist from the Whole Damn County.
Who: Ian Parker, master pianist
Where: MY Place
Ian Parker is back again with a master class at 2 p.m. and a performance at 4 p.m.
Who: Josh Gontier
Where: Crystal Lounge
Gontier on guitar.
Who: Murphys Lagh
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
See Fridays listings.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: Superfunk with DJ Keph
Where: Maxx Fish
DJ Keph plays a broad range of music, from funk and R&B to dance and hip hop, but the one thing all his music has in common is it is all super sexy. Where better to dance all night than at the sexiest club in Whistler? (Have you seen their calendar girls?)
Who: Closed
Where: Garfinkels
Are we suffering Garfs withdrawal yet?
What: Off the Hook with DJ Milton
Where: Tommy Africas
Got to be the best house night in Whistler, simply because Milton knows exactly how to get the crowd going.
What: Halloween Party #2
Who: DJ Peacefrog
Where: Buffalo Bills
Bills is giving you another chance to air that Halloween costume with their second Halloween party. There is a $500 cash prize for best costume but thats not all. Theyll also be handing out prizes for the Most Original Costume, Best Group Costume, Sexiest Costume and Best Costume Under $20.
Who: DJ Derek
Where: Savage Beagle
See Fridays listing.
Who: DJ Tone Ballone
Where: Moe Joes
A drinkin and dancin kind of place for a whole lot of fun.
What: Locals Living Room
Where: The Boot
Come catch a wave, and an Aussie surf flicks with suds.
Sunday, Nov. 3
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Its raining! Its pouring!
Who: Whistler Childrens Chorus, Junior Choir
Where: Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church
The Whistler Childrens Chorus Junior Choir presents a concert about the weather. The children are aged 6 to 8 and for many this is their first formal concert. The concert starts at 4 p.m.
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. Hosted by Randy of Whistler Music, the tunes start at 8 p.m.
Who: The Whole Damn County
Where; The Crabshack
Live music and cheap wings, a Whistler favourite.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Soul Kitchen
Who: DJ Horsey
Where: Tommy Africas
The longest running house night in Whistler brings you hard house from DJ Horsey.
Who: DJ Tiny Elvis
Where: Buffalo Bills
Elvis lives.
Monday, Nov. 4
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Samara
Where: Boot Pub
Another great night of live music at the Boot.
Who: Closed
Where: Garfinkels
It was supposed to be the Dave Crowley Band playing, but fear not, the noble knights of metal are guaranteed to pop up in another bar very, very soon.
What: Karaoke Night
Where: Crystal Lounge
Where all the wannabes gettabe.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Retro Night with DJ Ryder
Where: Tommy Africas
The biggest retro night in Whistler, come on in and check out the new club, watch out for the new entrance.
Who: DJ Tiny Elvis
Where: Buffalo Bills
Dont leave the building until you hear Tiny Elvis.
Tuesday, Nov. 5
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
You wont see many Pointe shoes on this stage. But thats not exactly the point of the Boot Ballet.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Yo Mama with DJ Van Es
Where: Maxx Fish
Ladies' Man and Secret Agent DJ Adam Van Es plays his nuclear mix of Hip Hop, R&B, Metal, Classic Rock and Top 40.
What: Jungle and Breaks
Where: Tommy Africas
The only night in Whistler with drum and bass, jungle and breaks. Sometimes all on the same night. Sometimes not.
What: Disco Night
Where: Moe Joes
And the crazy thing is, apparently disco wasnt all that huge for all that long in the 70s. Its enjoyed more popularity in the last decade than it ever did way back then.
Who: DJ Seanski
Where: The Savage Beagle
Seanskis the real deal.
Who: DJ Peacefrog
Where: Buffalo Bills
See Fridays listings.
Wednesday, Nov. 6
LIVE MUSIC
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
Women get naked on stage. Men stand around watching.
What: Wes
Where: The Crabshack.
Live music from one of Whistlers best.
Who: The Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Island sounds in the hall of Celtic music.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Peacefrog
Where: Buffalo Bills
The Master of Mainstream returns.
What: Spare Grooves
Where: Maxx Fish
Mat the Alien and Kilo Cee playing hip hop on four turntables with special guest MCs every week. A busy night for locals, watch out for the snowboarders. And their hangers on.
Who: DJ Def Dubs
Where: Savage Beagle
Old school hip hop and breaks.
What: Locals night
Where: Moe Joes
The real deal for locals tonight, cos theres a lot of fake deals out there.
Thursday, Nov. 7
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: WAG dinner and fundraiser
Who: Nearly Neil
Where: The Crabshack
Dry your eyes, because even if youre forever in blue jeans, girl youll be a woman soon. He aint heavy, hes Nearly Neil, if you know what I mean. It may be a lonely looking sky but even when love is on the rocks, drink red, red wine until its time for you to go and thank the lord for the nighttime. Cos the nighttime is when the show starts. 8.30 p.m. to be exact. Enjoy a three course dinner with wine and the show for a mere $30. If you just want to take in the show, it will set you back $10. All profits donated to WAG.
Who: Suzanne Wilson
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Singer/songwriter Suzanne has talent to burn.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Beats and Breaks with DJ Craig
Where: Maxx Fish
Craig Ingman from CRICA hosts a night of hip hop, R&B and other assorted goodies.
What: Closed
Where: Garfinkels
Where have all the locals' gone now the legendary Thursdays have been taken away? And where is Stoli? Is he okay? Has someone checked on him?
What: Ladies night
Where: Moe Joes
For all the ladies in Whistler, and all those that love the ladies in Whistler.
Who: Tanner Hall
Where: Savage Beagle
Hip hop, R&B and house music.
What: Double Daze
Where: The Boot
Calling all pool sharks, pool tournament tonight.
Upcoming Events
exithiside, Nov 9, The Crabshack
The Dave Crowley Band, Nov. 11, The Boot Pub
Absolutely Fabulous Fat, Nov. 16 & 17, MY Place
Garaj Mahal, Nov. 30, The Boot Pub
Winter Harp, Dec. 5, MY Place