What: SNOWBOARD WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS There’s still time to check out the FIS Championships. As the 10 day event comes to a close don’t miss out on the Big Air and the Halfpipe comps. Go to www.whistlerworlds.com.
WheN: January 15-23
Where: Blackcomb Mountain
What: JOHN NEMY: The sky, celebration of Earth and Beyond If you haven’t been to one of John Nemy’s presentations, do yourself a favour and check out his show. The local astronomer is presented by the Whistler Naturalists Speaker Series. Admission by donation. The Whistler Astronomy Club is welcoming new members to their inaugural meeting before the Nemy show at 7 p.m. on Jan. 20. Call Don Brett at 604-907-1234.
WheN: Thursday January 20, 8 p.m.
Where: MY Millennium Place
What: LUNA – BIG IN JAPAN Along with martial arts, Anime movies, maki rolls and the ever popular sumo suits, there will be live music from the Japanese trio, The Roommates. The alcohol-free LUNA event, billed as an alternative to the bar scene, is $2 for members/$4 for non-members. Check out www.lunawhistler.com.
WheN: Thursday January 20, 8:30 p.m.
Where: Spruce Grove Field House
What: THE POWER OF YOU This event will integrate speakers, music, dance, work by students of Spring Creek Elementary School and the mystic arts. Tickets are $20. Call 604-935-8410.
WheN: Friday January 21 at 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: MY Millennium Place
What: FUNDRAISER RUMMAGE SALE Enjoy homemade soup and buns at this Pemberton Rummage Sale to raise money for the tsunami victims. Bring donations between 9-10 a.m. Call Mary at 604-894-5519 for info.
WheN: Saturday, January 22, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Pemberton Community Centre
What: BLUEGRASS FUNDRAISER Bluegrass musicians are doing their part for tsunami relief. Tickets $10 and all the money will go to the Red Cross. Tickets are available from the Pemberton Esso, Pioneer Junction Sheer and Alpine Meadows Market.
WheN: Saturday January 22 at 7 p.m.
Where: St. David’s United Church
What: JAZZ ENSEMBLE Montreal Jazz Ensemble with internationally acclaimed drummer Bernard Primeau will dazzle Whistler with their rhythms and groovy tunes. Tickets are $20. Call 604-935-8410.
WheN: Monday January 24 at 8 p.m.
Where: MY Millennium Place
What: WHISTLER WINTER CARNIVAL It’s free every Tuesday evening and it includes dogsledding demos, maple syrup tasting, X country skiing and snowshoe demos, a hockey shooting contest and more! Call Eric at Cougar Mountain Adventures at 604-932-2237 ext. 102.
WheN: Every Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Whistler Golf Club Driving Range
