First Crush
Friday March 7th, 2025 with Zoë Argiropulos-Hunter
Interview with Rachel Weldon (Debaser, Pique)

The Ottawa events calendar for March is full! This weekend will see the return of Pique! The quarterly, artist-run festival produced by Debaser takes over Arts Court for its special two day spring edition, on from March 7th (tonight!) to March 8th. Featuring groundbreaking performances, striking art installations, and thought-provoking presentations, Pique is a convergence of creativity and innovation that featuring local and international artists alike. Here to tell us all about it is Rachel Weldon, the Founder and Director of Debaser & Pique. Since establishing in 2013, Debaser has become one of Ottawa’s leading independent and underground music and arts presenters, best known for its thoughtfully-curated, diverse programming, and care-oriented approach. Ahead of the festivals 5th season, learn more about how Debaser is revolutionizing arts programming and what makes Rachel proud to be part of Ottawa's creative spheres. For more information and tickets, visit: https://thisispique.com/ Also coming soon... First Crush March events! March 20th, 2025 Happy Goat Coffee (35 Laurel Street) Time Ghost (Montreal), Crisis Party (Ottawa) & Tempête (Montreal) All ages | 8pm | $15 in advance/$20 at the door https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/time-ghost-crisis-party-tempete-at-happy-goat-coffee-laurel-tickets-1264414410539 March 23rd, 2025 LIVE! On Elgin Queen of Swords (Toronto), EmmersonHALL (Ottawa) & Mars Aspen (Ottawa) All ages | 8pm | $15 in advance/$25 at the door https://www.liveonelgin.com/calendar/event/?ID=EUTNF6S