Pique to Valley Listings Dec. 12-18
Friday, Dec. 12
LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS
Who: The Whistler Childrens 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: Merlins
Whistlers après-master Guitar Doug starts the Friday festivities off with tunes from 3 to 6 p.m. Hes joined on stage by Hairfarming partner Grateful Greg at 8 p.m., continuing until the wee hours.
Who: WDC
Where: Moe Joes
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: Murphys 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: Garfinkels
Celebrate Snowscene with one of Halifaxs 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: Dustys
Chill, old-school hip-hop tunes in Creekside.
Who: DJ Peace Frog
Where: Buffalo Bills
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 Africas
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: Murphys 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: Dustys
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 Chicagos 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: Merlins
Buddha is one with everything from Top 40 to hip-hop to reggae.
What: Garfs Gone Wild
Where: Garfinkels
DJ R3 throws down silky smooth hip-hop, dance tracks and old-skool beatz.
Who: DJ Peace Frog
Where: Buffalo Bills
The master of the mainstream mix does his thing for the infamous Bills stagette parties.
Who: DJ Tone Ballone
Where: Moe Joes
Popular rock and dance tunes that fill the floor and shake the walls.
What: Goodtimes with DJ Trix
Where: Tommy Africas
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 its 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
Cittas 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: Blacks 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: Tapleys Neighbourhood Pub
The games always on the big screen TV, plus keno, darts and some of the best value pub food in Whistler.
Where: BBKs 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: Merlins
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: Hozs Pub
In funky Creekside, enjoy a Whistler original with an excellent patio for watching the sun set.
Where: Dustys
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 Vancouvers 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: Garfinkels
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 Africas
The Kitchens 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: Merlins
Buddha is one with everything, from Top 40 to hip-hop to reggae for après and beyond.
What: DJ Richie Rich
Where: Buffalo Bills
Keep the weekend going! Richie Rich plays mainstream dance faves thatll make you feel like its 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 Crystals 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: Dustys
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: Garfinkels
The west-coast hip-hop MC duo of Rasco and Planet Asia head up this way, bringing along New Yorks 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 Africas
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 Bills
Top 40 hits and mainstream dance floor anthems. Young scenesters and ageing rockers, Bills is a good old time for all.
What: DJ Nasa/Foozball Tournament
Where: Moe Joes
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: Garfinkels
This week Jungle n Breaks night is in the tripped out tribal hands of Victorias 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: BBKs Pub
Acoustic tunes at the opening reception for the Viseye Photo Gallerys 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: Blacks 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 Joes
Think youve 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 Africas
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 Joes
Vancouver band plays R&B favourites with a touch of the rockabilly blues. Tickets $7 at the door.
CLUBS AND DJS
What: Dont Blame Us Blame Garfinkels
Where: Garfinkels
A new weekly club night of funky house mayhem featuring Whistlers DJ Milton and Tom Antenucci of Ibizas Clockwork Orange. Tonights dress theme: Military style. Go camo!
What: Cash Wednesdays with DJ Gary Moore
Where: Tommy Africas
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 Boots 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 Vancouvers 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 Joes
Those whove been nice may get Santas favour but those whove 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 Africas
Ladies night: no cover for girls plus the Tommys babes strutting their stuff to Top 40 tunes. Doors at 9:30 p.m.
What: Thirstdays featuring DJ Peace Frog
Where: Buffalo Bills
Rock anthems and groovy hit tunes.
What: Locals Night
Where: Garfinkels
Whistlers best local DJs on rotation so the local crowd can dance their local asses off.
Who: DJ Tanner
Where: Savage Beagle
Dont worry, its not Candace Cameron from Full House playing a Debbie Gibson set. Its 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 & Tinas Wedding, Dec. 22.