Pique to Valley Listings Dec 6-12
Friday, Dec. 6
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: Tribute to the Mountains Gala Event
Where: MY Place
An inspiring photography exhibit on mountain culture with two special films: Farther Than the Eye Can See" and "Ansel Adams: a Documentary."
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: Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Celtic, Irish and easy rock.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
Come let the girls take a load off for you after a busy week at work.
Who: Nigel Mack and the Blues Attack
Where: Pemberton Hotel
Blues in Spud Valley.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Chris Viner and Ghetto Boy
Where: Maxx Fish
Its funk house and full-on dance night, while Ziptrek give out free tours.
Who: DJ Yann Solo
Where: Garfinkels
Hip hop hooray, its Friday.
Who: Mat the Alien
Where: Tommy Africas
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 Bills
Master of the mainstream mix melding magic for the masses.
Who: DJ Derek
Where: Savage Beagle
Playing Top 40, hip hop and dance.
Saturday, Dec. 7
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
What: By My Side CD Launch
Who: Glenn Mishaw
Where: The Crystal Lounge
Guitar-playing, singer-songwriter Glenn Mishaw breaks away from a six year covers career to release his very own EP. Be by his side for the launch.
What: R-Rated, The Party
Where: The Garibaldi Lift Co.
The Whistler Film Festival peaks with a big bash led by DJ Vinyl Ritchie. This party is for adults only, if you get the drift. Discretion not recommended.
What: The Great Dreadlock Auction and Sale
Where: Buffalo Bills
Sarah Mackenzie will have her dreadlocks clipped for the Breast Cancer Society of Canada. Bid on a dread, and watch em go. From 7 to 9 p.m.
Who: Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
The only Irish bar in town with traditional music, food and atmosphere.
Who: Gordo
Where: Hozs Pub
Gordo and his guitar are back. Stumble home from Hozs after a great night listening to all your favourite rock and blues over the decades.
Who: Exithiside
Where: The Crab Shack
Rising Vancouver band bring their energetic hard rock and punk influences to shake the Shack.
Who: Nigel Mack and the Blues Attack
Where: Pemberton Hotel
Pemberton is under attack from Nigel Mack.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: Superfunk with DJ Keph
Where: Maxx Fish
Blasting all of his uber-sexy funk, R&B, dance, and Hip Hop, this boyll make everyone look good.
Who: DJ R3
Where: Garfinkels
Garfs has gone wild spinning the best hip hop and dance in Whistler. Expect a long line if you dont get your act together early enough.
Who: 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. Get in early and catch the go-go dancers.
Who: DJ Peacefrog
Where: Buffalo Bills
The master of the mainstream mix doing his things for the stags and stagettes.
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 with surf flicks and suds
Where: The Boot
Its an endless summer on Saturday nights.
PUBS AND PATIOS
Where: Casa Tapas and Wine Bar
A jazz-infused lounge bar welcomes the funky set that want a more relaxed yet sophisticated night out. In the old Ulis location, second floor of the St. Andrews Building.
Where: Bearfoot Bistro
Come check out the newly renovated champagne bar.
Where: Citta
Citta has those long windows and big heaters that make it the place to meet and 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: Amsterdam Pub & Café
The Dam has big heaters that blast the warmth down onto the patio, so even when its cold, you dont have to be. Inside is just as good too.
Where: Blacks Pub
Blacks has got one almighty new patio and now is the time to break it in.
Where: Tapleys Neighbourhood Pub
Is exactly that, neighbourly, with some of the best value pub food in Whistler with big screen sports, keno, darts, a new smoking lounge and patio too.
Sunday, Dec. 8
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
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.
Who: Whole Damn County
Where: The Crabshack
Your favourite local cover band plus cheap wings and drinks to close the weekend right.
What: Punk Night feat. Blinded with Kookshow
Where; The Boot Pub
Traditional Sunday night punk at the Boot.
Who: The Bowen Boys
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Four guys who know how to take you back to Ireland with their Celtic and Irish-infused rock music.
CLUBS AND DJS
Who: DJ Glue and friends
Where: The Longhorn Saloon
Chill out to funky lounge beats for a slightly different Longhorn experience.
What: Soul Kitchen
Who: DJ Scott Arkwel
Where: Tommy Africas
Arkwel in the house, hosted by DJ Czech.
What: Reggae Beats and Breaks
Where: Maxx Fish
DJ "C" the Selecta legalizes every Sunday night.
What: Coyote Ugly
Where: Moe Joes
Whistlers hottest females on top of the bar and behind the bar.
Who: DJ Doug
Where: Buffalo Bills
Classic rock and mainstream madness
Monday, Dec. 9
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Whole Lotta Led
Where: The Boot
A Led Zep tribute. Last time these guys played it was a sell-out. Dont miss it again. See story.
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: Fresh Meat Mondays
Where: Maxx Fish
Peruse and pick over the new locals while grooving to the awesome hip hop, R&B and Top 40 of DJ R3.
What: Retro Night with DJ Ryder
Where: Tommy Africas
The biggest retro night in Whistler, come on in and check out the new club.
Who: DJ Doug
Where: Buffalo Bills
Classic rock and mainstream madness.
Tuesday, Dec. 10
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Wes Makepeace & Jay Greenway
Where: Maxx Fish
Post industrial acoustic folk fusion trouser rock.
What: Jungle n Breaks CD release
Who: Jungle Soldier
Where: Tommy Africas
DJ Jungle Soldier unveils his long-awaited CD with a little help on the mic from MC Verbal Assasin.
What: Creekside Karaoke
Where: Hozs Pub
Finally, something for those down in Creekside. No need to go all the way to town, just come on down to Hozs for some karaoke.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
Cool down with a cold one and then heat up all over again.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Bombay Sapphire Ladies Night
Where: Garfinkels
A gorgeous night filled with sexy house. Local DJ Shandy Rae and Vancouver DJ's on rotation. Ladies free before 10:30, $4 after .
What: Disco Night
Where: Moe Joes
Put together your best disco duds and come boogie on down until you just cant 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 Bills
Playing Top 40, hip hop and dance mixed together smooth as smooth can be.
Wednesday, Dec. 11
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Guitar Doug
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
This local legend plays great covers and originals that go great with Guinness.
Who: Brickhouse
What: Locals night
Where: Moe Joes
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.
What: Das Boot Ballet
Where: Boot Pub
See girls dance. See guys stare.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Lifted
Who: Dave Tipper
Where: Tommy Africas
DJ Milton says this tribal and tech house night is for all the locals that cant make it on Saturdays.
What: Ping Pong Party
Where: The Longhorn Saloon
Get your ping and your pong on for a shot at cash and prizes.
Who: DJ Peacefrog
Where: Buffalo Bills
See Tuesdays 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.
Thursday, Dec. 12
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: Treble Charger, with Dakona
Where: The Longhorn Saloon
See story.
Who: Holly McNarland, with The Pepper Sounds & The Dirtmitts
Where: Buffalo Bills
See story.
What: Dogtown and Z-Boys After Party
Where: Tommy Africas
A celebration of all things skateboarding.
What: Bring Tom Hilton Home fundraiser
Where: Garibaldi Lift Co.
An event for a good cause. DJs and friends in the area are raising money for Tom, who suffered a serious spinal injury six weeks ago, to come home from hospital.
Who: Dave Crowley Band
Where: Maxx Fish
The master of metal and his motley crew return to blast your favourite classic metal tunes.
What: Keeping it Real
Who: Cold Snap
Where: The Boot Pub
Real rock n roll all night long to help you play pool and win money.
Who: The Tragically Hick
Where: Dubh Linn Gate
Local band play traditional Irish tunes to take you back to the Emerald Isle.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Proud to be Locals Night
Where: Garfinkels
DJ Erin and guests give it some at the legendary locals night of nights. Be warned: arrive early.
What: Thirstdays
Where: Buffalo Bills
DJ Peacefrog, Master of Mainstream, plays all the gems to get you grooving.
What: Eye Candy with DJ R3
Where: Tommy Africas
Sweets to stimulate all your senses.
What: Ladies night
Where: Moe Joes
This night looks good, smells good and for the ladies, its all good.
Who: Tanner Hall
Where: Savage Beagle
Hip hop, R&B and house music.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Swollen Members, Delta ballroom, Dec. 13
Hot Hot Heat, The Longhorn, Dec. 13
Bif Naked, and Rascalz, Delta ballroom, Dec. 14
Monkey Business, Pemberton Hotel, Dec, 14 & 15
Musica Intima choir, MY Place, Dec. 18
Winter Concert Celebration, MY Place, Dec. 21
The Inaugural Amateur Boot Ballet, The Boot, Dec. 21