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Pique to Valley Listings Nov. 22-28 Friday, Nov. 22 LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS What: Snow White Who: The Whistler Players Theatrical Guild Where: MY Place A side-splitting pantomime set in the ’80s. Expect Madonna, Guns ’n’ Roses.
Pique to Valley Listings Nov. 22-28

Friday, Nov. 22

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Snow White

Who: The Whistler Players Theatrical Guild

Where: MY Place

A side-splitting pantomime set in the ’80s. Expect Madonna, Guns ’n’ Roses.

What: Payday Party

Where: Merlin’s

The mountain is almost open for business and Merlin’s famous payday parties are back. Radio Stick play live from 8 p.m.

Who: Whole Damn County

Where: Moe Joe’s

Whistler’s 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: The Bowen Boys

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

A fiddler and guitar duo from Bowen Island playing Celtic and Irish music

What: Das Boot Ballet

Where: Boot Pub

Come let the girls take a load off for you after a busy week at work.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJ Traxx

Where: Garfinkel’s

Hip hop and dance

Who: Mat the Alien

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Some people come to Whistler just to see this guy play. Spinning funk, hip hop and drum ’n’ bass, the night is guaranteed to get you moving.

Who: DJ Peacefrog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Master of the mainstream mix melding magic for the masses.

Who: DJ Derek

Where: Savage Beagle

Playing Top 40, hip hop and dance.

What: Free Love Fridays

Who: DJ R3

Where: Maxx Fish

Sex-it-up night with a locals’ love-in hosted by the master of hip hop and Top 40, DJ R3. Zip Trek spreads the love with free passes.

PUBS AND PATIOS

Where: Bearfoot Bistro

Come check out the newly renovated champagne bar. Open seven nights a week from 5 p.m.

Where: Citta’

It may be getting colder, but Citta’ has those long windows and big heaters that makes it still the place to watch the world go by.

Where: The Brew House

Kick back with a locally brewed beer and enjoy a game of pool by the big log fire.

Where: Havana Lounge

Located above Castro’s Cuban Cigar Store, cocoon yourself in large leather chairs to take in special film screenings, estate coffees and decadent desserts. Open Thursday-Sunday nights.

Where: Hoz’s Pub

Check out a different side of Whistler down in the newly sidewalked Creek.

Where: Amsterdam Pub & Café

Sure it’s getting chilly, but The Dam has these great heaters that blast the warmth down onto the patio, so even when it’s cold, you don’t have to be.

Where: Black’s Pub

The construction is almost complete and it looks like Black’s is going to have one almighty patio any day now.

Where: Tapley’s Neighbourhood Pub

Is exactly that, neighbourly, and it also has some of the very best pub food in Whistler, not to mention all the big screen sports action, keno and darts you could ask for. A new smoking lounge and patio are coming.

Where: The Longhorn Saloon

They’ve got free Ping-Pong, free darts and free pool (Monday to Thursday for the pool). What more do you need to help while away the wait for the snow?

Saturday, Nov. 23

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Film premieres: The Playground and Stereotype

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Two true school freeskiing movies for the price of one! Brought to you by 2Track productions plus Poorboyz productions.

What: Snow White

Who: The Whistler Players Theatrical Guild

Where: MY Place

A side-splitting pantomime set in the ’80s. Expect Madonna and Guns ’n’ Roses. There’s a 7:30 p.m. show and a special matinee for the kids at 12:30 p.m.

Who: Gordo

Where: Crystal Lounge

Gordo makes his long-awaited return to the microphone playing folk, pop, rock and blues from the 1930s right through to today. See story.

Who: The Bowen Boys

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

The only Irish bar in town with traditional music, food and a unique pub atmosphere. You’ll be forgiven for thinking you were actually in Ireland.

Who: Leanne Lamour

Where: Hoz’s Pub

Local favourite brings her brand of contemporary and traditional Celtic rock to Hoz’s.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: Superfunk with DJ Keph

Where: Maxx Fish

Blasting all of his über-sexy funk, R&B, dance, and Hip Hop, this boy’ll make everyone look good.

Who: DJ R3

Where: Garfinkel’s

Spinning the best hip hop and dance in Whistler, expect a long line if you don’t get your act together early enough.

Who: DJ Milton

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Got to be the best house night in Whistler, simply because Milton knows exactly how to get the crowd going. Get in early and catch the go-go dancers.

Who: DJ Peacefrog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

The master of the mainstream mix doing his things for the stags and stagettes who dominate Bill’s on the weekends.

Who: DJ Derek

Where: Savage Beagle

See Friday’s listing.

Who: DJ Tone Ballone

Where: Moe Joe’s

A drinkin’ and dancin’ kind of place for a whole lot of fun.

What: Locals’ Living Room with surf flicks and suds

Where: The Boot

It’s an endless summer on Saturday nights. Come catch a wave and sample a V.B., which by the way, is not a vitamin.

Sunday, Nov. 24

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Punk night

Who: NoMeansNo

Where: The Boot Pub

They’ve been touring the world for almost 25 years and still rock out.

Who: Exithiside

Where; The Crabshack

Rising Vancouver band bring their energetic hard rock and punk influences to shake the shack. Grey Cup coverage from 5 p.m.

What: Open Mic night

Where: Crystal Lounge

Humble home music-makers take to the stage and soak up the spotlight for a casual evening of untapped talent at the lounge. Hosted by Randy of Whistler Music, the tunes start at 8 p.m.

What: Grey Cup Celebrations

Where: Tapleys Public Bar

The friendly neighbourhood bar pulls out all the stops to help you get the most out of the Grey Cup afternoon. Montreal vs. Edmonton, as if you didn’t know.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Soul Kitchen

Who: DJ Scotty-Oh

Where: Tommy Africa’s

The longest running house night in Whistler, hosted by DJ Czech. Dj Scotty-Oh will play his signature progressive and hard house.

What: Coyote Ugly

Where: Moe Joe’s

Whistler’s hottest females on top of the bar and behind the bar.

Who: DJ Tiny Elvis

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

The King of the turntables.

Monday, Nov. 25

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Mellanova

Where: Boot Pub

With a new album, Slightly Happy, and a track on the Buffy the Vampire Slayer album, it’s only fitting they play at the Boot.

What: Karaoke Night

Where: Crystal Lounge

Expect it all – the good, the bad, and the ugly. Where all the wannabes gettabe.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Retro Night with DJ Ryder

Where: Tommy Africa’s

The biggest retro night in Whistler, come on in and check out the new club.

Who: DJ Tiny Elvis

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Lord almighty, feel your temperature risin’.

Tuesday, Nov. 26

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Jungle ’n’ Breaks

Who: DJ Dabbler

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Get amongst it with DJ Dabbler and MC Verbal Assasin, plus the usual antics that come with Jungle Soldier and friends.

What: Creekside Karaoke

Where: Hoz’s Pub

Finally, something for those down in Creekside. No need to go all the way to town, just come on down to Hoz’s for some karaoke.

What: Das Boot Ballet

Where: Boot Pub

You won’t see many Pointe shoes on this stage. But that’s not exactly the point of the Boot Ballet.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Disco Night

Where: Moe Joe’s

Put together your best disco duds and come boogie on down until you just can’t boogie no more.

Who: DJ Seanski

Where: The Savage Beagle

One of the most popular nights of the week, hip hop rules the air tonight.

Who: DJ Peacefrog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Playing Top 40, hip hop and dance mixed together smooth as smooth can be.

Wednesday, Nov. 27

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Guitar Doug

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

This local legend plays great covers and originals that go great with Guinness.

What: Das Boot Ballet

Where: Boot Pub

See girls dance. See guys stare.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Lifted

Who: DJ Milton and guests

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Milton says this tribal and tech house night is for all the locals who can’t make it to his popular Saturday night. He’ll go a little harder in appreciation of those who have to work the weekends here.

Who: DJ Peacefrog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

See Tuesday’s listing.

What: Spare Grooves

Where: Maxx Fish

Mat the Alien and Kilo Cee show off their talents on four turntables, with special guest MCs every week. A huge one for the locals.

Who: DJ Def Dubs

Where: Savage Beagle

Old school hip hop and breaks.

What: Locals’ night

Where: Moe Joe’s

Featuring live blues with the band Brickhouse. This locals’ night is the real deal. Their prices mean you can afford to stay out a little longer than usual.

Thursday, Nov. 28

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Will Mimnaugh

Where: The Crab Shack

Will is well known around town and is usually a sell-out. Acoustic guitar that sounds electric and an assortment of other aural treats.

What: Pool Tournament

Where: The Boot Pub

Play pool, catch up with your buddies and forget the glitz of the village.

Who: The Tragically Hick

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

What would you expect in an Irish pub? A local bluegrass quartet of course. Live music starts at 8 p.m.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Locals’ Night

Where: Garfinkel’s

DJ Erin and guests give it some at the legendary locals’ night of nights. Be warned: arrive early.

What: Retro-Bution

Where: Maxx Fish

DJ Mr. Fister spins retro-bution. All the tracks you forgot you loved.

Who: DJ Peacefrog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

The Master of Mainstream plays all the gems to get you grooving.

What: Eye Candy with DJ R3

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Sweets to stimulate all your senses.

What: Ladies night

Where: Moe Joe’s

This night looks good, smells good and for the ladies, it’s all good.

Who: Tanner Hall

Where: Savage Beagle

Hip hop, R&B and house music..

UPCOMING EVENTS

Unparalleled 3: Soul Slide, Nov. 29, MY Place

Best of the Banff Film Festival, Nov. 30 & Dec. 1, Myrtle Phillip school

Garaj Mahal, Nov. 30 & Dec. 1, The Boot Pub

Whistler Film Festival, Dec. 5-8, Rainbow Theatre & My Place

Winter Harp, Dec. 5, MY Place