Weekday Entertainment Listings

Monday, April 30

IN THE FLESH

Who

: The Ragtime Millionaires

Where

: The Boot

Acoustic gypsy and swing jazz, ragtime and fingerstyle, and a whole lot of soul and tequila. Intrigued? Bring your dancing shoes… you won’t be able to sit still! See article.

Who

: Karen Thirlwall

Where

: Cinnamon Bear

When

: Evening

See Friday’s listings.

Who

: Cameron Chu Jazz Trio

Where

: Bearfoot Bistro

See Friday’s listings.

Who

: Cameron Van As

Where

: Mallard Lounge

See Sunday’s listings.

CLUBS AND DJs

What

: Magnum Opus Monday’s

Where

: Tommy Africa’s

Eight years and running! It’s the locals’ favourite spot for a Donna Summer and Duran Duran fix.

Who

: DJ Ty-HC vs. Vinnie The Squid

Where

: Maxx Fish

Another innovation in sound... mixing garage with funky two step breaks. Expect a slap bass guitar player on site to liven things up.

What

: ESCAPE

Who

: DJ X-tra Large

Where

: Savage Beagle

It’s the shoulder season, and the locals’ chance to escape into x-tra large beats with x-tra room on the dance floor.

What

: Monday’s on Wax

Where

: Garfinkel’s

Resident DJ Ghetto Boy welcomes guests into the booth each week to turn out some fresh vibes.

Who

: Tone Ballone

Where

: Moe Joe’s

Old disco faves with a new house spin.

What

: Karoake

Where

: Crystal Lounge

Get those vocal chords warmed up, the microphone’s all yours!

Tuesday, May 1

LIVE AND LOVING IT

Who

: Rob Thompson with Moritz Bohm

Where

: Dubh Linn Gate

Rollicking Irish and traditional favourites with toe-tapping Celtic fiddle.

What

: Open Mic Night

Where

: Second Cup

This coffee house opens its floor to local musicians. Whistler Music supplies the mics and amps. Bring your instruments and expect good vibes.

Who

: Cameron Vas As

Where

: The Mallard Lounge

See Sunday’s listings.

Who

: Cameron Chu Jazz Trio

Where

: Bearfoot Bistro

See Friday’s listings.

What

: Das Boot Ballet

Where

: The Boot

See Friday’s listings.

CLUBS AND DJs

What

: Tuesday Trance Series

Where

: Tommy Africa’s

DJ Eggo and DJ Ben Matchett will invade your mind and soothe your soul with their irresistible trance beats.

What:

Disco Fever

Where

: Moe Joe’s

Dress cool for cold hard cash. Prizes for your best bellbottoms and sequined duds.

What

: The Vinyl Hour

Where

: Maxx Fish

DJ Chris Engman spins the breakbeats to keep you hip hopping on the dance floor.

Who

: DJ Seanski

Where

: Savage Beagle

Come find out why this is the longest running hip hop night in town.

Who

: DJ R3

Where

: Garfinkel’s

It’s a Tuesday night hip hop and dance delight. Get loose at the Moose if you’re feeling uptight!

What

: Free Play Tuesday

Where

: The Rock Bar at the AlpenRock

It’s entertainment for the over 19 crowd and it’s free! Try your hand at their virtual video games.

Wednesday, May 2

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

What

: Shannon Preston’s World of Hypnosis

Where

: Buffalo Bill’s

Shannon will unleash your hidden talents and enlighten you to the mysteries of hypnosis. See article.

Who

: Big Up

Where

: The Crab Shack

Some high energy reggae and ska for your mid-week groovin’ pleasure.

Who

: Brickhouse

Where

: Moe Joe’s

It’s the only blues night in town – and it’s live!

Who

: Rob Thompson with Moritz Bohm

Where

: Dubh Linn Gate

See Tuesday’s listings.

What

: Das Boot Ballet

Where

: The Boot

See Friday’s listings.

CLUBS AND DJs

What

: Resonance

Where

: Tommy Africa’s

Who

: DJ Milton

Didn’t get enough on Monday? Check out this disco night with a house twist.

Who

: DJ Derek

Where

: Savage Beagle

This resident DJ has got what you want: dance tunes to keep you on your feet until the wee hours.

What

: Spare Grooves

Where

: Maxx Fish

Who

: Matt the Alien and DJ Kilo Cee

2 DJs… 4 turntables… dicing up the phattest and freshest tracks on the wheels of steel.

What

: The Spot

Where

: Garfinkel’s

It’s Whistler’s newest and freshest hip hop night with guest DJs and live MC’s every week.

What

: Big Air Hockey Tourney

Where

: The Rock Bar at the AlpenRock

He shoots, he scores! You can score huge prizes from Katmandu!

Thursday, May 3

FRONT AND CENTRE

What

: Jambox

Where

: The Boot

It’s the locals’ living room… bring your instruments and jam with other musicians from around the valley.

What

: Shannon Preston’s World of Hypnosis

Where

: Buffalo Bill’s

See Wednesday’s listings.

Who

: Cameron Chu Jazz Trio

Where

: Bearfoot Bistro

See Friday’s listings.

Who

: Rob Thompson with Moritz Bohm

Where

: Dubh Linn Gate

See Tuesday’s listings.

CLUBS AND DJs

What

: Locals’ Night

Where

: Garfinkel’s

It’s the locals’ favourite Thursday night watering hole for 10 years and running. DJ Stoli keeps the natives at bay with his sweet blend of alternative, dance and rock.

What

: PLAY

Where

: Tommy Africa’s

Resident femme fatale DJ Shandy Rae is spinning phat funky beats. Kickin’ Go-go girls will inspire you on the dance floor… sexy bar maids will help quench your thirst! Get down in the underground!

What

: Eargasm

Where

: Maxx Fish

Arouse your ears and stimulate your dancing shoes with irresistible hip hop, R&B and house

Who:

DJ Lamb Chops

Where

: Moe Joe’s

Tunes from yesterday and today to keep you singing along and groovin’

into the wee hours.

Who

: DJ Rabid vs. DJ Milton

Where

: Savage Beagle

Work up a thirst on the dance floor as these two hard-hitting house and funky dance DJs battle it out. Visit the fresh juice bar upstairs.