Spanning Fuck, Suck, Spank, Wank (1993) to Some Gorgeous Accident (2002), photographs and videos by Sam Taylor-Wood are now showing for the first time in Canada.

Taylor-Wood’s work is touted as having offended people around the world for her use of religious, sexual and animal subject matter, but don’t rush out to see the exhibition for this reason. If you’ve watched television, surfed the Net or gone out after dark, you probably won’t find these images all that shocking.

They’re seductive though—so much so that the fancy images could effectively be used to advertise real estate and lifestyles that you can’t afford. Extra interesting are the 360-degree photographs, played back soundscapes from the actual photo shoots, and occasional celebrity-spottings on the videos of the likes of Marianne Faithfull and Robert Downey Jr. The show runs at the Musée d’art contemporain (185 Ste-Catherine W.) until Jan. 12, 847-6226 for info. : » Christine Redfern

Momentum can’t be accused of playing it safe. The innovative theatre company, which has long toiled at breaking down the barriers between performers and audience, is inviting the public, in these cold waning days of October, to an outdoor performance… in a graveyard. La Fête des morts, conceived and directed by Céline Bonnier and Nathalie Claude, is inspired by the Mexican Día de los muertos, the one day of the year when the veil separating the living from the dead is said to be lifted. Like that festival, the show aims to be festive and life-affirming, rather than macabre.

Spectators are asked to pick up tickets from 7 p.m. on the night of performance in the Edifice central at Laurier Park. A bus will leave from there at 8:15 p.m. sharp to an unspecified location. The bus will return audience members to the park at 10:30 p.m. Dress warmly! Runs through Nov. 3, $20, 527-7240 to reserve. : » Amy Barratt

If you’re a fan Puck’s mischief and hijinks in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, make sure to head over to Place des Arts (Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier) this week. Ballet British Columbia comes east with their production of The Faerie Queen, based on Shakespeare’s popular comedy.

Accompanied by the Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montréal orchestra, the 14-member company, led by company choreographer and artistic director John Alleyne, brings Shakespeare’s characters to life through dance. Also, an hour before each performance ticket holders can attend a talk to learn more about the production. Oct. 24–26 at 8 p.m. : » Marites Carino

After 20 years as one of Montreal’s leading contemporary art houses, Oboro is now redefining the concept of the traditional “four-white-walls” gallery by breaking out into the digital domain. This Friday, the gallery will be launching Oboro.tv. “Now people who normally wouldn’t get to go to Oboro can see works online,” says Hart Snider, producer of Oboro.tv, “and people who have seen the exhibits can learn more about them from the artists themselves.”

Through a simple interactive interface, visitors can explore artists’ works and lives through short documentary video interviews. Currently, visitors to Oboro.tv can view works by an increasing roster of Canadian contemporary artists, including Naomi London, Dana Claxton, Neam Cathod and Nadia Myre as well as electronic music artists Tiga and Manitoba, in a 360-degree virtual gallery environment. Launch on Oct. 25, 5–7 p.m., Oboro (4001 Berri, #301), 844-3250. : » Raf Katigbak

Montreal ex-pat Todd Swift’s whirlwind visit continues tonight with the launch of his latest book of poems, Café Alibi, wherein he contrasts childhood suburban stability with his current life of constant flux. With feisty novelist E. Vollick at Café Pi (4137 Saint-Laurent), 7 p.m., free.

On Sunday, prolific Ottawa-based poet-anthologist rob mclennan drops in to Café Sarajevo (2080 Clark). Of his latest compendium, Side/lines: A New Canadian Poetics, mclennan says, “It’s basically an anthology of about 30 younger folk writing on what they do and why.” mclennan will be launching his new book, Paper Hotel. Also reading from their newest books are B.C. author Budde and G.G.-winning poet Stephanie Bolster. Oct. 27, 8 p.m., free. : » Vincent Tinguely

Giddyup! In the endless quest for the zenith of lovemaking comes a new invention from a Quebec company. The Love Saddle™ is a simple, rocking bench that supports the sitter’s body weight, leaving more energy for business at hand. According to the company’s Web site (www.moonlightpleasures.com), the “Cavalier” is the proven favourite position. This has the woman sitting on top, cheeks fitting comfortably into the double-dimpled seat, rocking effortlessly away, with her partner underneath. The site offers diagrams of other possibilities—name ’em what you want—and boasts the product’s advantages for pregnant women or folks with back problems. Available at various sex boutiques.

Private parts: In a city saturated with art, local painter Colin may have found a way of getting some extra attention. Titles in his new exhibit include: “Cocksucker,” “Fudge Packer,” “Muff Dive,” “Stud Muffin,” and “Gang de Tappettes.” Holy Shit opens at Blizzarts (3956A St-Laurent) on Oct. 24, 8 p.m., and runs until Nov. 13. • Best in shed: Those walking by Place des Arts will undoubtably notice the colourful sheds sitting on the esplanade. The Ideal Hut Show displays highlights of an architectural competition to build the ultimate garden shed. It runs until Nov. 3, check out www.z-1.org/idealhut for more info. :

Artistat: Number of works on the auction block at Exanon 2002, a “study” where the artists remain anonymous and the public is invited to give their two cents worth, Oct. 26–27, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Bonsecours Market (350 St-Paul E.): 150 :

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