BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//MAX Ottawa - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://maxottawa.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for MAX Ottawa REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260419T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260419T220000 DTSTAMP:20260602T100910 CREATED:20260326T161800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T161804Z UID:10004842-1776625200-1776636000@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:EEJUNGMI & Yolande Laroche at the Champagne Bath DESCRIPTION:Bringing bubbling pop songs and ambient-electronic selections\, we are thrilled to welcome EEJUNGMI to the Champagne Bath this spring in celebration of her debut album Water is a Shifting Mirror\, constructed from field recordings of rivers\, currents of driving bass\, and splashes of the artist’s ethereal voice. She will be joined by local multi-genre angel Yolande Laroche\, both offering up a hybrid performance of live and DJ’d material. \n\n\n\nExperience the show from inside the pool through underwater speakers\, in the sauna\, or poolside under the sun roof. \n\n\n\nWhat to bring: \n\n\n\nBathing suit\, Towel\, Robe\, Flip flops or slides for pool deck / showers\, Lock for changing room lockers\, Non-glass water bottle \n\n\n\nAbout the space: \n\n\n\nThere are two change rooms: one for women and gender nonconforming folks and one for men and gender nonconforming folks. No gender policing will be tolerated – please use the change room you are most comfortable with\, and respect others’ right to choose. \n\n\n\nChange rooms have 2 private stalls with toilets\, and open showers with multiple shower heads. \n\n\n\nLockers are available in change rooms for personal belongings. \n\n\n\nNo food or drink permitted in the change rooms. Water bottles (no glass please) are permitted on the pool deck and mezzanine. \n\n\n\nThere is a dry sauna on the pool deck. Capacity is limited to 10 people at a time. \n\n\n\nSeating available on pool deck. \n\n\n\nParking – Free parking in lot behind building. Free street parking on York St. Bike parking in front of building. URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/eejungmi-yolande-laroche-at-the-champagne-bath/ LOCATION:Champagne Bath\, 321 King Edward Ave\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 5T8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Live music,Nightlife,Ottawa ORGANIZER;CN="Debaser":MAILTO:hello@debaser.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260417T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260417T230000 DTSTAMP:20260602T100910 CREATED:20260326T161150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T161155Z UID:10004841-1776456000-1776466800@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:Witch Prophet Album Release Show + ChristJay DESCRIPTION:Witch Prophet returns to Club SAW to celebrate the release of her upcoming album Words Are Spells / Thoughts Are Magic With special guest ChristJay \n\n\n\nWitch Prophet is a Toronto-based\, Ethiopian/Eritrean singer-songwriter\, producer\, and creative visionary whose work blends jazz fusion\, neo-soul\, and trip-hop\, with multilingual vocals in English\, Tigrinya\, and Amharic. Drawing on her ancestral lineage and lived experience\, she creates spiritually resonant\, groove-centered music that feels both futuristic and deeply rooted. \n\n\n\nHer critically acclaimed discography (including The Golden Octave\, D.N.A Activation\, and Gateway Experience)has earned praise from Billboard\, Pitchfork\, Complex\, FADER\, CBC Music\, Exclaim!\, Bandcamp\, and more\, along with Polaris Prize shortlist and longlist recognition. Known for her hypnotic vocal style\, rich harmonies\, and boundary-pushing sonic worlds\, Witch Prophet has performed at major festivals such as Montreal Jazz Festival\, Vancouver Jazz Festival\, Winnipeg Folk Festival\, The Great Escape (UK)\, SXSW (Austin)\, MAMA Festival (Paris)\, and New Skool Rules (Rotterdam). She has shared stages with and opened for Sudan Archives\, Tash Sultana\, JPEGMAFIA\, KeiyaA\, CLIPPING\, Pierre Kwenders\, Begonia\, Lido Pimienta\, and more. \n\n\n\nHer forthcoming album\, Words Are Spells / Thoughts Are Magic (March 18\, 2026)\, marks her most expansive work yet – a dual-sided project exploring the power of language\, thought\, and intention. Produced by Witch Prophet and her wife/collaborator SUN SUN\, the album merges ancestral resonance with contemporary soul\, offering a transformative musical experience. \n\n\n\nA magnetic performer and genre-defying storyteller\, Witch Prophet continues to carve a singular path in today’s global music landscape. URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/witch-prophet-album-release-show-christjay/ LOCATION:SAW\, 67 Nicholas St\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 7B9\, Canada CATEGORIES:Live music,Nightlife,Ottawa ORGANIZER;CN="Debaser":MAILTO:hello@debaser.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260410T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260411T020000 DTSTAMP:20260602T100910 CREATED:20260326T155312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T155321Z UID:10004840-1775854800-1775872800@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:Laylit DESCRIPTION:After our last SOLD OUT edition\, Laylit takes over GRIDWRKS and ANNX once again for an unforgettable two-floor dance party! \n\n\n\nLaylit is a platform and collective celebrating music and artists from the Arab/SWANA region and its diaspora. Over the last seven years their dance parties have carved out an unmatched place in North American and European nightlife\, becoming an anticipated social gathering and unique musical experience. With recent features in the New York Times and Pitchfork and more\, the party is now active in more than 10 cities. \n\n\n\nEach party takes you on a genre-spanning journey\, highlighting the incredible musical diversity\, depth and richness that comes out of the region. Laylit has established its place on the scene with a signature electronic sound blending shaabi\, dabke\, mahraganat\, Arabic pop and hip-hop with contemporary\, boundary pushing dance music (techno\, breakbeat\, hyperpop…) inspired by New York and Montreal’s thriving underground clubs. \n\n\n\nLaylit values inclusivity and unity across cultures\, languages\, dialects\, religions\, identity and sexual orientations. URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/laylit-6/ LOCATION:Gridwrks\, 221 Rideau St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 9M2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Nightlife,Ottawa,Parties ORGANIZER;CN="Debaser":MAILTO:hello@debaser.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260206T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260207T020000 DTSTAMP:20260602T100910 CREATED:20260204T234931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T234933Z UID:10004732-1770411600-1770429600@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:Laylit DESCRIPTION:For the first time in Ottawa\, Laylit takes over GRIDWRKS and ANNX for an unforgettable two-floor dance party. \n\n\n\nLaylit is a platform and collective celebrating music and artists from the Arab/SWANA region and its diaspora. Over the last four years their dance parties in New York City and Montreal have carved out an unmatched place in North American nightlife\, becoming an anticipated social gathering and unique musical experience. \n\n\n\nEach party takes you on a genre-spanning journey\, highlighting the incredible musical diversity\, depth and richness that comes out of the region. Laylit has established its place on the scene with a signature electronic sound blending shaabi\, dabke\, mahraganat\, Arabic pop and hip-hop with contemporary\, boundary pushing dance music (techno\, breakbeat\, hyperpop…) inspired by New York and Montreal’s thriving underground clubs. Featured in multiple publications including the New York Times and Pitchfork\, Laylit recently celebrated its 5-year anniversary with a tour across multiple North American cities. Laylit values inclusivity and unity across cultures\, languages\, dialects\, religions\, identity and sexual orientations. URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/laylit-5/ LOCATION:Gridwrks\, 221 Rideau St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 9M2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Nightlife,Ottawa,Parties ORGANIZER;CN="Debaser":MAILTO:hello@debaser.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251213T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251214T020000 DTSTAMP:20260602T100910 CREATED:20251112T215418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T215423Z UID:10003617-1765648800-1765677600@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:Pique DESCRIPTION:Not your average holiday-season party\, Pique winter edition returns to Arts Court on December 13\, 2025 with a unique and eclectic program celebrating underground music\, forward-thinking art and bold performance. Designed for discovery\, community connection and radical self-expression\, Pique brings together some of the boldest ground-breaking artists from across Canada to experiment and engage with the local artistic community. \n\n\n\nThis season\, Pique features emergent innovators in the fields of pop-avant garde\, ambient-electronic\, contemporary installation\, afro-rap\, and more. They include genre-fluid electronic producer Korea Town Acid\, ethereal club angel Monsieurmadam\, electrifying R&B/noise artist Quinton Barnes\, Afrobeats scene stealer Banggz\, global south sound selector TRINIDADDY\, fractal ambient brainfeeder 16:9 ratio\, cyborgian new media artist Ajeebsir\, anti-disciplinary installation collaborative Sabrina Ferrari & Evalyn Shields\, and eclectic songwriter Sandour. \n\n\n\nPlus\, back by popular demand\, Pique will host the Queertopia kiki ball presented by Legendary Mother Maldita and Yéila Siriano\, welcoming legends and leaders from ballroom scenes across Canada to not only host a ball\, but also mentor emerging ballroom artists through skill-building workshops presented by MAX Ottawa. Community members can sign up to walk the ball here. More information about workshops coming soon. \n\n\n\nTickets to Pique are pay-what-you-can (PWYC)\, with sliding-scale and subsidized options available. Our PWYC ticket keeps the festival open to everyone while inviting those who can pay more to help cover the cost for others. Every contribution above the minimum goes directly toward fair artist pay\, inclusive programming\, and supporting independent culture in Ottawa. \n\n\n\nFeaturing performances\, exhibitions and interactive presentations by 20 participating artists\, Pique winter edition is not to be missed \n\n\n\nACCESSIBILITY \n\n\n\nAs always\, Pique is all ages and pay-what-you-can. The event site is accessible\, and our detailed accessibility policy and event information are available on our accessibility page. \n\n\n\nThe EQUIPE harm reduction team will be on-site to support audience members and hand out free supplies thanks to our partners at MAX Ottawa. Pique staff and volunteers are trained in bystander intervention and harm reduction strategies to support audience members throughout the event. URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/pique-4/ LOCATION:Arts Court\, 2 Daly Ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 6E2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Art,Live music,Nightlife,Ottawa,Parties ORGANIZER;CN="Debaser":MAILTO:hello@debaser.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251114T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251115T020000 DTSTAMP:20260602T100910 CREATED:20251104T161608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T161615Z UID:10003608-1763154000-1763172000@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:Laylit DESCRIPTION:Laylit is a platform and collective celebrating music and artists from the Arab/SWANA region and its diaspora. Over the last four years their dance parties in New York City and Montreal have carved out an unmatched place in North American nightlife\, becoming an anticipated social gathering and unique musical experience. \n\n\n\nEach party takes you on a genre-spanning journey\, highlighting the incredible musical diversity\, depth and richness that comes out of the region. Laylit has established its place on the scene with a signature electronic sound blending shaabi\, dabke\, mahraganat\, Arabic pop and hip-hop with contemporary\, boundary pushing dance music (techno\, breakbeat\, hyperpop…) inspired by New York and Montreal’s thriving underground clubs. Featured in multiple publications including the New York Times and Pitchfork\, Laylit recently celebrated its 5-year anniversary with a Boiler Room event in NYC and a tour across multiple North American cities. Laylit values inclusivity and unity across cultures\, languages\, dialects\, religions\, identity and sexual orientations. \n\n\n\nACCESSIBILITY & SAFETY Gridwrks is on the ground level. Bathrooms are unfortunately not wheelchair accessible. \n\n\n\nMAX Ottawa will be on site to provide free harm reduction supplies and offer support to attendees. URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/laylit-4/ LOCATION:Gridwrks\, 221 Rideau St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 9M2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Live music,Nightlife,Ottawa,Parties ORGANIZER;CN="Debaser":MAILTO:hello@debaser.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250927T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250928T020000 DTSTAMP:20260602T100910 CREATED:20250905T163047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T163058Z UID:10003453-1758981600-1759024800@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:Pique DESCRIPTION:Usher in the fall season with another bold and forward-thinking edition of Pique\, coming up on September 27\, 2025 at Arts Court. Showcasing experimental and underground music\, art\, and performance\, the quarterly festival features global innovators\, local creators\, and underground legends converging in downtown Ottawa’s Arts Court complex for a single-day blowout. \n\n\n\nTaking place indoors and outdoors across 10 stages and spaces\, Pique’s programming has something for everyone: from thought-provoking dialogues to ethereal electronic performances to multi-arts convergences\, and even puppet dance parties. Joining forces with the Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) to co-produce multidisciplinary and interactive programming\, Pique brings together diverse artistic communities to explore\, experiment and connect. Animating a club\, a cinema\, theatre and dance studios with bold\, boundary-pushing presentations\, Pique offers an immersive multidisciplinary experience that transforms the Arts Court into a playground for the avant-garde. \n\n\n\nPlus\, Topique\, the forum for the exchange of forward-thinking ideas at Pique\, returns this fall with a series of artist talks and group sessions focused on building an equitable future music industry. \n\n\n\nWith 20+ artists and 10 stages and exhibition spaces\, indoors and outdoors\, there is so much to experience at Pique! \n\n\n\nPique is all ages and programming is offered in an accessible building with gender-inclusive washrooms. URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/pique-3/ LOCATION:Arts Court\, 2 Daly Ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 6E2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Art,Live music,Market or festival,Nightlife,Ottawa ORGANIZER;CN="Debaser":MAILTO:hello@debaser.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250906T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250907T020000 DTSTAMP:20260602T100910 CREATED:20250829T173823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T173832Z UID:10003423-1757192400-1757210400@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:Laylit 7-Year Anniversary Tour DESCRIPTION:Laylit\, the acclaimed platform and collective celebrating music and artists from the Arab and SWANA (South West Asia and North Africa) region and its diaspora\, is bringing its seventh anniversary tour to Club SAW in Ottawa on Saturday\, September 6\, 2025\, presented in partnership with Debaser. \n\n\n\nThe anniversary stop will feature an electrifying lineup: New York City-based Arianna Danae\, Ottawa’s own DJ Zraa\, and Laylit resident DJs Nadim Maghzal and MNSA. Together\, they will deliver a vibrant dance party that pushes musical boundaries while fostering queer community connection. \n\n\n\n19+ event / licensed \n\n\n\nClub SAW is a wheelchair accessible space. The indoor venue is accessible by a ramp from street level\, the doors are automatic\, and bathrooms are wheelchair accessible (including adult-sized change tables). Bathrooms are also gender neutral. \n\n\n\nFree harm reduction supplies\, including masks and earplugs\, are available at the box office. URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/laylit-7-year-anniversary-tour/ LOCATION:SAW\, 67 Nicholas St\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 7B9\, Canada CATEGORIES:Live music,Nightlife,Ottawa,Parties ORGANIZER;CN="Debaser":MAILTO:hello@debaser.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250607T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250608T020000 DTSTAMP:20260602T100910 CREATED:20250505T131608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250601T161006Z UID:10002569-1749304800-1749348000@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:Pique DESCRIPTION:Pique summer edition — the boldest annual instalment of Debaser’s celebrated music and multi-arts festival series — takes over downtown Ottawa’s Arts Court complex. Featuring dynamic performances\, thought-provoking exhibitions\, and interactive installations across indoor and outdoor stages\, Pique is a convergence of creativity and innovation that bridges international cultures with local communities. \n\n\n\nPique is an all ages event\, and is licensed. Accessibility notes are available on thisispique.com/accessibility \n\n\n\nLineup\n\n\n\n\n64ksana \n\n\n\nAlso Cool (Flleur B2B Lamb Fatale) \n\n\n\nBells Larsen \n\n\n\nBiG SiSSY \n\n\n\nfanclubwallet \n\n\n\nFREE.99 \n\n\n\nGothbitch \n\n\n\nHiTech \n\n\n\nHxH \n\n\n\nlady grey and the phantoms \n\n\n\nlilfr1dge \n\n\n\nMvB \n\n\n\nNASTY GLOSS \n\n\n\nOrchidae \n\n\n\nPrado Monroe \n\n\n\nSilla \n\n\n\nSmall Fish \n\n\n\n\nGUEST CURATORS \n\n\n\n\nAedan Corey \n\n\n\nOlivia Onuk URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/pique-2/ LOCATION:Arts Court\, 2 Daly Ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 6E2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Art,Live music,Nightlife,Ottawa,Parties ORGANIZER;CN="Debaser":MAILTO:hello@debaser.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250530T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250531T020000 DTSTAMP:20260602T100910 CREATED:20250527T174214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250601T162020Z UID:10002823-1748638800-1748656800@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:Laylit DESCRIPTION:Laylit is a platform and collective celebrating music and artists from the Arab/SWANA region and its diaspora. Over the last seven years their dance parties have carved out an unmatched place in North American and European nightlife\, becoming an anticipated social gathering and unique musical experience. With recent features in the New York Times and Pitchfork and three Boiler Room events in NYC\, DC and Montreal\, the party is now active in more than 10 cities. \n\n\n\nEach party takes you on a genre-spanning journey\, highlighting the incredible musical diversity\, depth and richness that comes out of the region. Laylit has established its place on the scene with a signature electronic sound blending shaabi\, dabke\, mahraganat\, Arabic pop and hip-hop with contemporary\, boundary pushing dance music (techno\, breakbeat\, hyperpop…) inspired by New York and Montreal’s thriving underground clubs. \n\n\n\nLaylit values inclusivity and unity across cultures\, languages\, dialects\, religions\, identity and sexual orientations. \n\n\n\nLINEUP\n\n\n\nMina \n\n\n\nMNSA \n\n\n\nNadim Maghzal \n\n\n\nManalou \n\n\n\nACCESSIBILITY\n\n\n\nClub SAW is a wheelchair accessible spaces. The indoor venue is accessible by a ramp from street level\, the doors are automatic\, and bathrooms are wheelchair accessible (including adult-sized change tables). Bathrooms are also gender neural. \n\n\n\nMore accessibility information available here \n\n\n\nSAFETY\n\n\n\nMasks are encouraged. Free KN94 masks available at the door while supplies last. \n\n\n\nPlease wash your hands often\, and do not come if you are feeling sick. \n\n\n\nAttendees\, artists and staff are expected to respect one another. Zero tolerance for violence\, aggression\, oppressive behaviour or language\, or bullying. If you are currently implicated in an accountability process\, please ensure you are respecting the space and well-being of those you have affected. URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/laylit-3/ LOCATION:SAW\, 67 Nicholas St\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 7B9\, Canada CATEGORIES:Nightlife,Ottawa ORGANIZER;CN="Debaser":MAILTO:hello@debaser.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250503T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250503T230000 DTSTAMP:20260602T100910 CREATED:20250413T192120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250413T192131Z UID:10002435-1746302400-1746313200@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:Alice Longyu Gao + Arthritis Kid + Los3r DESCRIPTION:Alice Longyu Gao on-stage performing their most loved songs from their debut trilogy. Their debut trilogy includes 3 EPs: High Dragon Universe (2022)\, Let’s Hope Heteros Fail\, Learn\, and Retire (2023)\, and Assembling Symbols Into My Own Poetry (2024). \n\n\n\nSpecial guests include Arthritis Kid and Los3r. \n\n\n\nClub SAW is wheelchair accessible. Accessible bathroom with adult change table is available. Flashing/strobing light warning. Ear protection are provided to guests. Masks are provided for guests if requested. \n\n\n\nThis event is open to all ages. URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/alice-longyu-gao-arthritis-kid-los3r/ LOCATION:SAW\, 67 Nicholas St\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 7B9\, Canada CATEGORIES:Live music,Nightlife ORGANIZER;CN="Debaser":MAILTO:hello@debaser.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250307T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250308T020000 DTSTAMP:20260602T100910 CREATED:20250213T180656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T180705Z UID:10001936-1741366800-1741399200@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:Pique DESCRIPTION:Pique spring edition returns this March with its second multi-day edition of the signature music and arts festival\, taking over the Arts Court in downtown Ottawa. \n\nFeaturing groundbreaking performances\, striking art installations\, and thought-provoking presentations\, Pique is a convergence of creativity and innovation that welcomes international artists and communities. \n\nTaking place on International Women’s Day\, the Pique spring edition spotlights women and gender nonconforming people who demonstrate artistic innovation and leadership\, and kicks off the festival’s 5th season with its signature curatorial eclecticism by bringing together club futurism\, intercultural ambient-electronic\, jazz-hop vanguardism\, vocal experimentation\, left-field pop music\, drag brilliance\, soft sculpture installation\, and lots more. \n\nPlus with artist talks and workshops exploring equitable music futures\, Pique is a lab\, an incubator\, and a playground for audiences of all kinds. Admission is pay-what-you-can and all-ages. \n\nAdmission is pay-what-you-can and all-ages. URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/pique/ LOCATION:Arts Court\, 2 Daly Ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 6E2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Art,Live music,Nightlife,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://maxottawa.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Pique_Spring_Digital.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Debaser":MAILTO:hello@debaser.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250124T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250125T020000 DTSTAMP:20260602T100910 CREATED:20250121T214035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T214040Z UID:10001592-1737752400-1737770400@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:Laylit DESCRIPTION:Laylit is a platform and collective celebrating music and artists from the Arab/SWANA region and its diaspora. Over the last four years their dance parties in New York City and Montreal have carved out an unmatched place in North American nightlife\, becoming an anticipated social gathering and unique musical experience. \nEach party takes you on a genre-spanning journey\, highlighting the incredible musical diversity\, depth and richness that comes out of the region. Laylit has established its place on the scene with a signature electronic sound blending shaabi\, dabke\, mahraganat\, Arabic pop and hip-hop with contemporary\, boundary pushing dance music (techno\, breakbeat\, hyperpop…) inspired by New York and Montreal’s thriving underground clubs. Featured in multiple publications including the New York Times and Pitchfork\, Laylit recently celebrated its 5-year anniversary with a Boiler Room event in NYC and a tour across multiple North American cities. Laylit values inclusivity and unity across cultures\, languages\, dialects\, religions\, identity and sexual orientations. \nLINEUP \nRaheela (DJ set) \nMNSA (DJ set) \nAlia (Dance performance) \nNadim Maghzal (DJ set) URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/laylit-2/ LOCATION:SAW\, 67 Nicholas St\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 7B9\, Canada CATEGORIES:Nightlife ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://maxottawa.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/square.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Debaser":MAILTO:hello@debaser.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241214T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241215T020000 DTSTAMP:20260602T100910 CREATED:20241104T174255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T201045Z UID:10001395-1734195600-1734228000@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:Pique Winter Edition DESCRIPTION:After a sold out fall edition\, Pique is back at the Arts Court on Saturday\, December 14. Grab your tickets now and plan your winter getaway! \n\n\n\nPique is a forward-thinking\, artist-driven quarterly event series featuring eclectic musical\, visual\, and multimedia artists\, produced by Debaser. \n\n\n\nPique is all-ages and tickets are financially accessible. \n\n\n\nLineup and schedule to be announced! \n\n\n\nCheck out past programming here. URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/pique-winter-edition/ LOCATION:Arts Court\, 2 Daly Ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 6E2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Art,Live music,Nightlife ORGANIZER;CN="Debaser":MAILTO:hello@debaser.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241116T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241117T020000 DTSTAMP:20260602T100910 CREATED:20241107T203519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T203526Z UID:10001419-1731790800-1731808800@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:Laylit DESCRIPTION:Laylit is a platform and collective celebrating music and artists from the Arab/SWANA region and its diaspora. Over the last four years their dance parties in New York City and Montreal have carved out an unmatched place in North American nightlife\, becoming an anticipated social gathering and unique musical experience. \n\n\n\nEach party takes you on a genre-spanning journey\, highlighting the incredible musical diversity\, depth and richness that comes out of the region. Laylit has established its place on the scene with a signature electronic sound blending shaabi\, dabke\, mahraganat\, Arabic pop and hip-hop with contemporary\, boundary pushing dance music (techno\, breakbeat\, hyperpop…) inspired by New York and Montreal’s thriving underground clubs.Featured in multiple publications including the New York Times and Pitchfork\, Laylit celebrated its 5-year anniversary this year with a Boiler Room event in NYC and a tour across multiple North American cities.Laylit values inclusivity and unity across cultures\, languages\, dialects\, religions\, identity and sexual orientations. \n\n\n\n19+ / licensed \n\n\n\nMade possible with the support of Ontario Creates URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/laylit/ LOCATION:SAW\, 67 Nicholas St\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 7B9\, Canada CATEGORIES:Live music,Nightlife ORGANIZER;CN="Debaser":MAILTO:hello@debaser.ca END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR