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Pique to Valley Listings Dec. 12-18 Friday, Dec. 12 LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS Who: The Whistler Children’s Chorus Where: Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Hall The 80-voice ensemble presents a classic Christmas pageant.

Pique to Valley Listings Dec. 12-18

Friday, Dec. 12

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: The Whistler Children’s Chorus

Where: Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Hall

The 80-voice ensemble presents a classic Christmas pageant. Admission free with donation of non-perishable food item for the Whistler Food Bank. Show starts 7 p.m. Ph: 604-932-2979.

Who: Suzanne Wilson

Where: Crystal Lounge

Local gal Wilson plays everything from ’60s rock/folk classics to modern contemporary rockers. Sheryl Crow-style vocals accompanied by laid-back acoustic guitar.

Who: Rob Funk

Where: Mallard Lounge

Local musician Funk plays easy groovin’ tunes in the classy Chateau Whistler lounge for the après crowd from 3 to 5 p.m. and again for evening patrons from 9 p.m. on.

Who: Guitar Doug/The Hairfarmers

Where: Merlin’s

Whistler’s après-master Guitar Doug starts the Friday festivities off with tunes from 3 to 6 p.m. He’s joined on stage by Hairfarming partner Grateful Greg at 8 p.m., continuing until the wee hours.

Who: WDC

Where: Moe Joe’s

Back in town after a brief recording hiatus. Popular high-energy rock covers for their loyal Friday night crowd.

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Old-school jazz and R&B tributes from piano-man Chu.

Who: Murphy’s Lagh

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Guitar and fiddle duo play high-energy Celtic, Irish and easy rock tunes.

What: Das Boot Ballet

Where: Boot Pub

Buck naked babes shake their booty for the boys. Bring tips.

Who: Nigel Mack

Where: Pemberton Hotel

Classic rock.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: FIS World Cup Launch Party

Who: DJ Skratch Bastid

Where: Garfinkel’s

Celebrate Snowscene with one of Halifax’s favourite hip-hop DJs.

Who: DJ Rob Banks

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

A funky après set of R&B, soul, hip-hop and reggae from 3 to 7 p.m.

What: Strange Tango with DJ Keph

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

Sexy house music from 9 p.m. on.

Who: DJ Buddha

Where: Dusty’s

Chill, old-school hip-hop tunes in Creekside.

Who: DJ Peace Frog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Mainstream dance floor faves to kick off of the weekend. Closed 8 to 10 p.m. for a private function.

What: Flavour Fridays

Where: Tommy Africa’s

DJ Rob Banks throws down all the hip-hop and R&B hits to kick off a wild weekend. Doors at 9:30 p.m.

Who: DJ Derek

Where: Savage Beagle

Dropping the best Top 40 hip-hop, R&B and house cuts in the red lounge and down below.

Saturday, Dec. 13

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: The Merry Wives of Windsor - Evening with Shakespeare dinner theatre

Where: Brackendale Art Gallery

A condensed version of the classic Shakespearean comedy with a wench-served four-course dinner. Tickets $35 with profits donated to the local food bank. Ph: 604-898-3763.

Who: Sailesh

Where: Boot Pub

The uncensored hypnotist comes back to Whistler to entrance willing subjects into entertaining their friends. Tickets $10 at the door. Ph: 604-932-3338.

Who: Suzanne Wilson

Where: Crystal Lounge

Local gal Wilson plays everything from ’60s rock/folk classics to modern contemporary tunes. Sheryl Crow-style vocals accompanied by laid-back acoustic guitar.

Who: Murphy’s Lagh

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Guitar and fiddle duo play high-energy Celtic, Irish and easy rock tunes.

Who: Rob Funk

Where: Mallard Lounge

Local musician Funk plays easy groovin’ tunes in the classy Chateau Whistler lounge for the après ski crowd from 3 to 5 p.m. and again for evening patrons from 9 p.m. on.

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Old-school jazz and R&B tributes from piano-man Chu.

What: Saturday Night Live featuring Cold Snap

Where: Dusty’s

Classic rock ’n’ roll covers from 10 p.m. on.

Who: Nigel Mack

Where: Pemberton Hotel

Classic rock.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Behind the Decks tour with Bad Boy Bill & Steve Smooth

Where: Savage Beagle

Two of Chicago’s best DJ superstars throwing down house and hip-hop along with crazy mixed visuals. First 100 tickets $15, remaining tickets $20, available at the Vancouver Cigar Co. & the Savage Beagle. Ph: 604-938-3337.

Who: DJ Rob Banks

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

A funky après set of soul, hip-hop, reggae and R&B from 3 to 7 p.m.

Who: DJ Buddha

Where: Merlin’s

Buddha is one with everything from Top 40 to hip-hop to reggae.

What: Garf’s Gone Wild

Where: Garfinkel’s

DJ R3 throws down silky smooth hip-hop, dance tracks and old-skool beatz.

Who: DJ Peace Frog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

The master of the mainstream mix does his thing for the infamous Bill’s stagette parties.

Who: DJ Tone Ballone

Where: Moe Joe’s

Popular rock and dance tunes that fill the floor and shake the walls.

What: Goodtimes with DJ Trix

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Trix throws down Top 40, hip-hop and funky house tracks for a dance party like no other. Doors at 9:30 p.m.

LOUNGES, PUBS AND PATIOS

Where: The Longhorn Saloon

The prime-positioned patio is an internationally renowned après spot. Saturdays, check out Hockey Night in Canada as it’s meant to be watched, among friends, and on two 10-foot-wide TV screens.

Where: The Mallard Lounge at the Chateau Whistler

A classic dark-panelled bar for the premium scotch-on-the-rocks set.

Where: The Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

A high-ceilinged room on top of the Whistler gondola station with a sunny deck for checking out hillside action.

Where: Casa Tapas and Wine Bar

The jazz-infused lounge bar welcomes the funky set that want a relaxed yet more sophisticated night out.

Where: Citta

Citta’s has nice long windows and a big deck in the Village Square making it the ideal place to meet and watch the world go by.

Where: The BrewHouse

Kick back with a locally brewed beer and play a game of pool or two in the casual atmosphere by the creek.

Where: Amsterdam Pub & Café

The Dam has cool tunes, unusual artwork and great burgers.

Where: Black’s Pub

A cozy spot overlooking the plaza by the Whistler and Blackcomb gondolas and a great place to chill out and dream about bike park days past and snow days to come.

Where: Tapley’s Neighbourhood Pub

The game’s always on the big screen TV, plus keno, darts and some of the best value pub food in Whistler.

Where: BBK’s Pub

A small, friendly pub nestled in the heart of Blackcomb. Good eats, bartending staff who know their wines, and a unique photo gallery.

Where: Merlin’s

The popular apres spot at the base of Blackcomb serves up a great plate of nachos. Open seven days a week for après and beyond.

Where: Hoz’s Pub

In funky Creekside, enjoy a Whistler original with an excellent patio for watching the sun set.

Where: Dusty’s

The place to be for Creekside après.

Sunday, Dec. 14

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: The Merry Wives of Windsor - Evening with Shakespeare dinner theatre

Where: Brackendale Art Gallery

A condensed version of the classic Shakespearean comedy with a wench-served four-course dinner. Tickets $35 with profits donated to the local food bank. Ph: 604-898-3763.

What: The Punk Night

Who: Honeysuckle Serontina with Speed to Kill

Where: Boot Pub

Skaters and the anti-club crowd join with two imports from Vancouver’s indie music scene to take back the night. Tickets $6 at the door. Ph: 604-932-3338.

Who: Rob Funk

Where: Second Cup

Chill tunes on weekend afternoons for those who want to sit a while and sip their coffee.

Who: WDC

Where: Crab Shack

Familiar high-energy rock covers by the band the locals love.

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Old-school jazz and R&B tributes from piano-man Chu.

What: Open Mic night

Where: Crystal Lounge

Humble shower singers and basement guitar gods take the stage for a casual evening of untapped talent.

What: Bikini Contest

Where: Garfinkel’s

The weather outside is frightful, but inside the clothes come off. To enter call 604-932-2323.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Soul Kitchen

Where: Tommy Africa’s

The Kitchen’s special this week is Bassnectar beat guru DJ Lorin laying down deep bass and breaks from the centre booth. DJ Mama Miche spins the opening set. The granddaddy of Whistler club nights at 11 years and counting. Doors at 9:30 p.m.

Who: DJ Rob Banks

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

A funky après set of soul, hip-hop, reggae and R&B from 3 to 7 p.m.

Who: DJ Buddha

Where: Merlin’s

Buddha is one with everything, from Top 40 to hip-hop to reggae for après and beyond.

What: DJ Richie Rich

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Keep the weekend going! Richie Rich plays mainstream dance faves that’ll make you feel like it’s Saturday night all over again. Closed until 9:30 p.m. for a private function.

Monday, Dec. 15

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Bowen Boys

Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub

Fiddle-driven Celtic, Irish and easy-rock tunes from a pair of local legends.

What: Monday Madness

Who: Doundounba

Where: Boot Pub

A West-African ensemble from Vancouver playing up-tempo Worldbeat dancehall music with modern and traditional instruments. Ph: 604-932-3338.

What: Karaoke Night

Where: Crystal Lounge

Come by in the evening and belt out a rocker to celebrate making it through the weekend. Winter hours mean the Crystal’s now open from 2 p.m. on.

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Old-school jazz and R&B tributes from piano-man Chu.

What: Open Mic Night with Creekside Phil & Grateful Greg

Where: Dusty’s

Acoustic opportunity for aspiring rockers hosted by two locals with a show or two under their belts.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: Cali Agents with Jean Grae

Where: Garfinkel’s

The west-coast hip-hop MC duo of Rasco and Planet Asia head up this way, bringing along New York’s lyrical princess of power Grae. Tickets $6 available in advance from Blueballs Boutique, the Electric Daisy Internet Café and The Circle.

What: ’80s Night

Where: Tommy Africa’s

DJ Ryder rocks out retro-style playing the best of MJ, Tears for Fears and Like A Virgin-era Madonna. Doors at 9:30 p.m.

Who: DJ Richie Rich

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Top 40 hits and mainstream dance floor anthems. Young scenesters and ageing rockers, Bill’s is a good old time for all.

What: DJ Nasa/Foozball Tournament

Where: Moe Joe’s

While Nasa spins mainstream dance floor rockers, pay $5 for the chance to become the best foozballer in Whistler, a title that will earn you more respect than the mayor gets.

Tuesday, Dec. 16

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: The Wassabi Collective with Soda

Where: Garfinkel’s

This week Jungle ’n’ Breaks night is in the tripped out tribal hands of Victoria’s Wassabi Collective. Live organic beats, ethereal vocals and amazing visuals. Vancouver breaks DJ Soda opens the night. Tickets $15 available in advance at Fibre Options. Ph: 604-935-3135.

Who: Bowen Boys

Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub

Fiddle-driven Celtic, Irish and easy-rock tunes from a pair of local legends.

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Old-school jazz and R&B tributes from piano-man Chu.

Who: Leanne Lamour

Where: BBK’s Pub

Acoustic tunes at the opening reception for the Viseye Photo Gallery’s new exhibition: Fresh by Dean Cote.

What: Das Boot Ballet

Where: Boot Pub

This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Beautiful babes lose the tutus and flaunt their flexibility.

What: Open Mic Night

Where: Black’s Pub

Get cozy and check out some new talent at this impromptu showing. Might even be time to put your money where your mouth is and dust off that old guitar.

What: Open Mic Night

Who: Jason from WDC

Where: Moe Joe’s

Think you’ve got what it takes to be a musician? Jason from WDC will give the opportunity to put your money where your mouth is.

What: Karaoke with Fernando

Where: Pemberton Hotel

Sing among friends at the Pem Ho.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: ’90s Night

Where: Tommy Africa’s

A new nostalgia night, bringing back the last decade of the last millennium. DJ Trix spins one hit wonder dance tracks. Doors at 9:30 p.m. Free cover.

Who: DJs Seanski & Wax

Where: Savage Beagle

Old and new skool hip-hop night, six years strong and counting.

Who: DJ Peace Frog

Where: Savage Beagle

The Frog keeps the room cozy and the vibe groovy.

Wednesday, Dec. 17

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Old-school jazz and R&B tributes from piano-man Chu.

Who: Wes Makepeace

Where: Crab Shack

Local boy rocks out acoustic sets for his hardworking skater following.

Who: Bowen Boys

Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub

Fiddle-driven Celtic, Irish and easy-rock tunes from a pair of local legends.

What: Das Boot Ballet

Where: Boot Pub

A flesh-fest for the fellas. Bring plenty of tips.

Who: Brick House

Where: Moe Joe’s

Vancouver band plays R&B favourites with a touch of the rockabilly blues. Tickets $7 at the door.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Don’t Blame Us… Blame Garfinkel’s

Where: Garfinkel’s

A new weekly club night of funky house mayhem featuring Whistler’s DJ Milton and Tom Antenucci of Ibiza’s Clockwork Orange. Tonight’s dress theme: Military style. Go camo!

What: Cash Wednesdays with DJ Gary Moore

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Moore, a former resident of iconic London U.K. nightclub Ministry of Sound spins funk, house and breaks from the centre booth, along with special guest DJ Noel Boogie. Like every week, one lucky partier takes home $100 cash and the chance to win the $2,000 grand prize giveaway in April. Doors at 9:30 p.m.

What: Waxed Wednesday

Where: Savage Beagle

Hip hop with Rosco, and like every night at the Beagle, locals get in free.

Thursday, Dec. 18

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Jam Night Thursday

Where: Boot Pub

Open mic and instrumental jam night with the Boot’s six-piece house jam band. Plus, a $100 pool tourney, darts – no techno or R&B whatsoever.

What: Liquid Jazz Thursdays

Where: La Bocca

Smooth swing, funk and jazz grooves from Vancouver’s Cory Curtis and Shawn Killaly on bass and drums, and a different guest musician rounding out the trio each week. Music starts 8 p.m.

Who: Bowen Boys

Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub

Fiddle-driven Celtic, Irish and easy-rock tunes from a pair of local legends.

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Old-school jazz and R&B tributes from piano-man Chu.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: 4 th Annual XXXMas

Where: Moe Joe’s

Those who’ve been nice may get Santa’s favour but those who’ve been naughty get Shakedown Entertainment & Nasty Nymphs Productions’ yearly Christmas bash. DJs Jesse Hills & Tom Thomas man the decks. Tickets $10 at the door. Ph: 604-966-1042.

What: Hip-hop Thursdays in the Lounge

Where: Crystal Lounge

Local boy DJ Dakota spins a chill hip-hop set for the hipsters that hang at the old-school cocktail bar.

Who: DJ Rob Banks

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

A funky après set of soul, hip-hop, reggae and R&B from 3 to 7 p.m.

What: Eye Candy

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Ladies night: no cover for girls plus the Tommy’s babes strutting their stuff to Top 40 tunes. Doors at 9:30 p.m.

What: Thirstdays featuring DJ Peace Frog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Rock anthems and groovy hit tunes.

What: Locals Night

Where: Garfinkel’s

Whistler’s best local DJs on rotation so the local crowd can dance their local asses off.

Who: DJ Tanner

Where: Savage Beagle

Don’t worry, it’s not Candace Cameron from Full House playing a Debbie Gibson set. It’s the return of the Digital Underdog.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Kitty Kat Revue WAG Fundraiser, Dec. 19.

The Whistler Singers, Dec. 19.

Whole Lotta Led, Dec. 20.

musica intima, Dec. 20.

Chinatown, Dec. 21.

Tony & Tina’s Wedding, Dec. 22.