"Don't forget to close the flaps!"
That's the last thing you'll hear as you climb into the rectum of a 20-foot elephant. Don't worry: It's art. Oscar's Delirium Tremens is the star attraction at TBA's the Works, the late-night social hub of the festival held at Washington High School.
The vision of
conceptual artist Patrick J. Rock, it's a giant inflatable pink
elephant, lying on its back, legs in the air, with a bouncing castle in
its stomach. And the only way in or out is a big slit in its rear end.
After bouncing
dizzily and without inhibition, shielded from onlookers inside the belly
of the beast, participants must force their way back out through the
narrow bum flaps, tumbling out awkwardly onto the grass in front of a
crowd of strangers.
It probably
represents something very profound about the nature of birth and death
and post-processual theory in South Asian archaeology. It's also a lot
of fun.
GO: The Works at Washington High School
(the elephant is outside, around the side of the building. It's hard to
miss). Southeast Stark Street and 14th Avenue, pica.org. Closes Oct. 30.
Free.
Headout Picks
WEDNESDAY SEPT. 14
[DANCE] OFFSITE DANCE
Japanâs Offsite Dance Project is plunking three choreographers down in the heart of the Central Eastside Industrial District in Edges,
in which Offsite members will perform under bridges, at loading docks
and in developing buildings, exploring Portlandâs rough edges, both
geographic and social. Olympic Mills Commerce Center, 107 SE Washington St., 224-7522, pica.org. 7 pm Wednesday-Saturday. $20. Reservations required.
[COMICS] BUFFY SEASON NINE
The TV show may be over, but the
Buffyverse lives on in two-dimensional comic-book form. Season nine
launches with a signing and Q&A with editor Scott Allie and artist
Georges Jeanty, plus free food, beer and âBuffy swag bags.â Things From Another World, 4133 NE Sandy Blvd., 284-4693. 7 pm. Free. All ages.
THURSDAY SEPT. 15
[WORDS] LITERARY MIXTAPE
Writers read their favorite literature by
other writersâwhile you drink booze! This editionâs headliner is Paul
Collins, author of The Murder of the Century and âliterary detectiveâ on NPRâs Weekend Edition. Valentineâs, 232 SW Ankeny St., 248-1600. 7 pm. Free. 21+.
FRIDAY SEPT. 16
[MUSIC] BOB LOG III
Danteâs, 350 W Burnside St., 226-6630. 9 pm. $13 advance, $15 day of show. 21+.
SATURDAY SEPT. 17
[SHOP] PORTLAND FLEA MARKET
In an effort to capture the spirit and
convenience of the excellent open-air markets of London and Paris, a
local has created Portland Flea, which aims to bring the cityâs best
vintage retailers to one place. 931 SE 6th Ave. 8 am. Info at facebook.com/portlandflea.
MONDAY SEPT. 19
[THEATER] BE CAREFUL! THE SHARKS WILL EAT YOU!
Miracle Theatre, 525 SE Stark St., 236-7253. 7:30 pm Monday-Wednesday. $15-$17.
TUESDAY SEPT. 20
[MUSIC] THE FLAMING LIPS
Even if you canât stand the Flaming Lipsâ
psychedelic pop, you have to admit a certain curiosity: What kind of
crazy shit will Wayne Coyne and company dream up this time? Keller Auditorium, 222 SW Clay St. 8 pm. $49.50-$64. All ages.
WWeek 2015
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