Extreme sports are not something you would ordinarily equate with the Peabody Essex Museum, but this week you will – “pushing yourself beyond your normal limits” is the charged-up theme for the next edition of PEM/PM, Thursday July 17 from 6-9 p.m. Inspired by PEM’s headlining summer exhibition Turner & the Sea, the upcoming party channels the adventurous spirit of painter J.M.W. Turner to create an evening of high-adrenaline art and exploration.
Parkour from Wikipedia
And what better to showcase “pushing yourself” than the rage that has crossed several continents: parkour which involves getting from point A to B in the most efficient way possible but doing so by using only your body and your surroundings to propel forward.
You are of course more than welcome to explore artwork in PEM’s collection that exemplify extreme art making. And definitely make the effort to take in the Turner & the Sea collection.
But don’t forget that this is a party, so you will also have the opportunity to sample healthy superfoods and extreme coffee and enjoy high-energy music in the Atrium with Boston-based hip-hop group Viva La Hop.
And in keeping with the extreme theme, stretch yourself a bit, go outside to PEM’s Asian Garden where you can enjoy summer games and cocktails designed to activate the senses.
Admission is free of charge to members and Salem residents; fee is $10 for nonmembers at the door. For more information, call the PEM at 978-745-9500.
