PAM invites you to "rethink what can happen in a museum" with Shine a Light. Local artists have re-imagined the galleries, lobbies, courtyards, and other museum spaces, inviting "Museum-goers to touch - and even tie the knot with - works of art, enjoy break dancing and music in the galleries, and see nude wrestling performances." There will also be food and special beers brewed just for the event.

Night time museum extravaganza • 6pm - midnight • October 15
Portland Art Museum • 1219 SW Park • 503.226.2811




Disjecta presents Culture Machine, a "dance performance/research tank that is performed and created by Tahni Holt along with Kaj-Anne Pepper, Robert Tyree, Sallie Garrido-Spencer, Thomas Thorson, Suzanne Chi, and Dicky Dahl." Performances are happening each night October 14-17, with an opening reception following Thursday's performance and a discussion following Saturday's. Admission is $15 general.

Culture performances • 8pm • October 14-17
Disjecta • 8371 N Interstate • 503.286.9449


Pechu Kucha Night volume 8 is happening this week conjunction with the 2010 Portland Architecture & Design Festival, hosted by AiA Portland. Join them for "an evening of rapid-fire ideas and inspiration, ranging from architecture to music, food to film, and furniture to photography." (Get more details on the festival here.)

Culture share • 7:30pm • October 14
Pecha Kucha @ The Plant • 939 SE Alder