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Pique to Valley Listings Dec 6-12 Friday, Dec.

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 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: 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

It’s funk house and full-on dance night, while Ziptrek give out free tours.

Who: DJ Yann Solo

Where: Garfinkel’s

Hip hop hooray, it’s Friday.

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.

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: Hoz’s Pub

Gordo and his guitar are back. Stumble home from Hoz’s 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 boy’ll make everyone look good.

Who: DJ R3

Where: Garfinkel’s

Garf’s has gone wild 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: 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.

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 Uli’s location, second floor of the St. Andrew’s 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 it’s cold, you don’t have to be. Inside is just as good too.

Where: Black’s Pub

Black’s has got one almighty new patio and now is the time to break it in.

Where: Tapley’s 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 Africa’s

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 Joe’s

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

Who: DJ Doug

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

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. Don’t 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 Africa’s

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

Who: DJ Doug

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

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 Africa’s

DJ Jungle Soldier unveils his long-awaited CD with a little help on the mic from MC Verbal Assasin.

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

Cool down with a cold one and then heat up all over again.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Bombay Sapphire Ladies Night

Where: Garfinkel’s

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 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, 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 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.

What: Das Boot Ballet

Where: Boot Pub

See girls dance. See guys stare.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Lifted

Who: Dave Tipper

Where: Tommy Africa’s

DJ Milton says this tribal and tech house night is for all the locals that can’t 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 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.

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 Africa’s

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: Garfinkel’s

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

What: Thirstdays

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

DJ Peacefrog, 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

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