Gatherings, has anyone done this?

[Mr. N/A]

I'm working with a friend of mine on how to get a few people in one place, a gathering to do our equilavent of an acid test. We would have either a combination of media or one thing to check out each time, i.e. an art exhibit, listening party, poety reading or other performance, or maybe a midnight movie showing. Has anyone on here done this? if so what are the ways to enhance the experience for the participants rather than getting wasted and missing the point entirely? I live in the wrong place for this kind of thing but I'm trying to get something good going while I'm stuck here anyway.