‘Outaction ‘98’ Set for Design Center

“Outauction ‘98,” a benefit sale of artwork for the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center, is scheduled for May 1-3 at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood.

The three-day event begins with silent bidding, noon to 6 p.m. May 1, continues the next day from noon to 8 p.m. and ends May 3 with the live auction, beginning at 3 p.m. Past auctions have sold off works by John Baldessari, David Hockney and Roy Lichtenstein.

A kickoff event for this year’s auction is Sunday at Cobalt Cantina in West Hollywood, where Ivan Beardsley will unveil his donated “Walking Venus” for the auction.

For more information and to purchase tickets, call (310) 996-1188.