Illuminate
@illuminatethearts.bsky.social
Illuminate creates works of public art that help free humanity's better nature
Coming Soon: #TheBayLights360
https://linktr.ee/illuminatethearts
Illuminate.org
GoldenMileProject.org
Coming Soon: #TheBayLights360
https://linktr.ee/illuminatethearts
Illuminate.org
GoldenMileProject.org
📣Volunteers Needed in Golden Gate Park! We're adding some musical touches to The Golden Mile & you can be a part of the magic!
If you can use a paintbrush, you are qualified💛Spots available on Thursday Oct. 9 and Friday Oct. 10.
Click the link below to sign up for a spot
https://loom.ly/euZCOuE
If you can use a paintbrush, you are qualified💛Spots available on Thursday Oct. 9 and Friday Oct. 10.
Click the link below to sign up for a spot
https://loom.ly/euZCOuE
October 8, 2025 at 11:14 PM
📣Volunteers Needed in Golden Gate Park! We're adding some musical touches to The Golden Mile & you can be a part of the magic!
If you can use a paintbrush, you are qualified💛Spots available on Thursday Oct. 9 and Friday Oct. 10.
Click the link below to sign up for a spot
https://loom.ly/euZCOuE
If you can use a paintbrush, you are qualified💛Spots available on Thursday Oct. 9 and Friday Oct. 10.
Click the link below to sign up for a spot
https://loom.ly/euZCOuE
🤫Psssttttttt: Rainbow Falls will be turned back on early Saturday morning!
Come out for a jog, a stroll, and join us for our Mermaid Parade happening 10am-12pm Saturday July 26.
Golden Gate Park is about to get a little more whimsical ✨🐉💛
@sfrecpark.bsky.social
Come out for a jog, a stroll, and join us for our Mermaid Parade happening 10am-12pm Saturday July 26.
Golden Gate Park is about to get a little more whimsical ✨🐉💛
@sfrecpark.bsky.social
July 25, 2025 at 6:41 PM
🤫Psssttttttt: Rainbow Falls will be turned back on early Saturday morning!
Come out for a jog, a stroll, and join us for our Mermaid Parade happening 10am-12pm Saturday July 26.
Golden Gate Park is about to get a little more whimsical ✨🐉💛
@sfrecpark.bsky.social
Come out for a jog, a stroll, and join us for our Mermaid Parade happening 10am-12pm Saturday July 26.
Golden Gate Park is about to get a little more whimsical ✨🐉💛
@sfrecpark.bsky.social
🐉We have 2 events planned to celebrate Naga, take your pick or come to both:
🧜♀️ WELCOME NAGA! (Family-Friendly Fun)
📅 Sat, July 26 | ⏰ 10 AM–12 PM
🌙 NAGA GRAND LIGHTING (Grown-Up Edition)
📅 Mon, July 28 | ⏰ 7:30–9:30 PM
More details: https://loom.ly/Ysf8qfY
🧜♀️ WELCOME NAGA! (Family-Friendly Fun)
📅 Sat, July 26 | ⏰ 10 AM–12 PM
🌙 NAGA GRAND LIGHTING (Grown-Up Edition)
📅 Mon, July 28 | ⏰ 7:30–9:30 PM
More details: https://loom.ly/Ysf8qfY
July 23, 2025 at 5:48 PM
🐉We have 2 events planned to celebrate Naga, take your pick or come to both:
🧜♀️ WELCOME NAGA! (Family-Friendly Fun)
📅 Sat, July 26 | ⏰ 10 AM–12 PM
🌙 NAGA GRAND LIGHTING (Grown-Up Edition)
📅 Mon, July 28 | ⏰ 7:30–9:30 PM
More details: https://loom.ly/Ysf8qfY
🧜♀️ WELCOME NAGA! (Family-Friendly Fun)
📅 Sat, July 26 | ⏰ 10 AM–12 PM
🌙 NAGA GRAND LIGHTING (Grown-Up Edition)
📅 Mon, July 28 | ⏰ 7:30–9:30 PM
More details: https://loom.ly/Ysf8qfY
Meet Naga, a radiant, 100-foot-long, 25-foot-tall sea serpent being installed in the Rainbow Falls Pond along JFK Promenade on San Francisco’s Golden Mile. When completed, Naga will be the largest public art installation in the park’s history
Press assets & info on the whimsy to come: illuminate.org
Press assets & info on the whimsy to come: illuminate.org
July 10, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Meet Naga, a radiant, 100-foot-long, 25-foot-tall sea serpent being installed in the Rainbow Falls Pond along JFK Promenade on San Francisco’s Golden Mile. When completed, Naga will be the largest public art installation in the park’s history
Press assets & info on the whimsy to come: illuminate.org
Press assets & info on the whimsy to come: illuminate.org
The final night of #WelcomeSF is tonight and we're bringing back the bubbles to Embarcadero Plaza for a sparkling finale! ✨🌈✨
'GAYsers' will start at approximately 9pm, come dance under the rainbow and let your true colors shine with us🏳️🌈
Photo credit: Ashley Cristal
'GAYsers' will start at approximately 9pm, come dance under the rainbow and let your true colors shine with us🏳️🌈
Photo credit: Ashley Cristal
June 29, 2025 at 6:07 PM
The final night of #WelcomeSF is tonight and we're bringing back the bubbles to Embarcadero Plaza for a sparkling finale! ✨🌈✨
'GAYsers' will start at approximately 9pm, come dance under the rainbow and let your true colors shine with us🏳️🌈
Photo credit: Ashley Cristal
'GAYsers' will start at approximately 9pm, come dance under the rainbow and let your true colors shine with us🏳️🌈
Photo credit: Ashley Cristal
The planters at Yellow Dot/Solar Arch got some much needed TLC this week thanks to our incredible volunteers 💛
There are some very exciting projects coming to The Golden Mile this summer, we can't wait to for you to see them!
There are some very exciting projects coming to The Golden Mile this summer, we can't wait to for you to see them!
June 18, 2025 at 4:04 PM
The planters at Yellow Dot/Solar Arch got some much needed TLC this week thanks to our incredible volunteers 💛
There are some very exciting projects coming to The Golden Mile this summer, we can't wait to for you to see them!
There are some very exciting projects coming to The Golden Mile this summer, we can't wait to for you to see them!
🏳️🌈In honor of Pride month, Illuminate’s newest exhibit, SPECTRA has a dazzling Pride display - thanks @GlowFidelity! All month long you can walk beneath illuminated Pride Flags as you enjoy SPECTRA in Fulton Plaza (between the SF Public Library and the Asian Art Museum)
#SFPride
#SFPride
June 12, 2025 at 6:26 PM
🏳️🌈In honor of Pride month, Illuminate’s newest exhibit, SPECTRA has a dazzling Pride display - thanks @GlowFidelity! All month long you can walk beneath illuminated Pride Flags as you enjoy SPECTRA in Fulton Plaza (between the SF Public Library and the Asian Art Museum)
#SFPride
#SFPride
Reuben Rude's Street Whale is getting gussied up for opening day of The Whale's Tail🐳
Come enjoy the festivities and do a bit of whale watching 12-6pm today!
More info: illuminate.org/event/opening-weekend-at-the-whales-tail-saturday/
Come enjoy the festivities and do a bit of whale watching 12-6pm today!
More info: illuminate.org/event/opening-weekend-at-the-whales-tail-saturday/
May 24, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Reuben Rude's Street Whale is getting gussied up for opening day of The Whale's Tail🐳
Come enjoy the festivities and do a bit of whale watching 12-6pm today!
More info: illuminate.org/event/opening-weekend-at-the-whales-tail-saturday/
Come enjoy the festivities and do a bit of whale watching 12-6pm today!
More info: illuminate.org/event/opening-weekend-at-the-whales-tail-saturday/
It's #415Day !! Join us in showing the world why San Francisco is truly the City of Awe
We'll begin at sunset tonight, setting up at United Nations Plaza, and deploy 9 laser space cannons to illuminate the gold-leaf dome of City Hall
Find more info: loom.ly/irT3GLc
We'll begin at sunset tonight, setting up at United Nations Plaza, and deploy 9 laser space cannons to illuminate the gold-leaf dome of City Hall
Find more info: loom.ly/irT3GLc
April 15, 2025 at 4:33 PM
It's #415Day !! Join us in showing the world why San Francisco is truly the City of Awe
We'll begin at sunset tonight, setting up at United Nations Plaza, and deploy 9 laser space cannons to illuminate the gold-leaf dome of City Hall
Find more info: loom.ly/irT3GLc
We'll begin at sunset tonight, setting up at United Nations Plaza, and deploy 9 laser space cannons to illuminate the gold-leaf dome of City Hall
Find more info: loom.ly/irT3GLc
📣BREAKING: 1 Night of Awe to Celebrate San Francisco’s 175th! #415Day
Join us April 15, sunset until the wee hours, at UN Plaza/Fulton Plaza/Civic Center → City Hall for a public art activation unlike anything you’ve seen before
For more details visit: loom.ly/LNNwaAY
Join us April 15, sunset until the wee hours, at UN Plaza/Fulton Plaza/Civic Center → City Hall for a public art activation unlike anything you’ve seen before
For more details visit: loom.ly/LNNwaAY
April 14, 2025 at 7:01 PM
📣BREAKING: 1 Night of Awe to Celebrate San Francisco’s 175th! #415Day
Join us April 15, sunset until the wee hours, at UN Plaza/Fulton Plaza/Civic Center → City Hall for a public art activation unlike anything you’ve seen before
For more details visit: loom.ly/LNNwaAY
Join us April 15, sunset until the wee hours, at UN Plaza/Fulton Plaza/Civic Center → City Hall for a public art activation unlike anything you’ve seen before
For more details visit: loom.ly/LNNwaAY
✨The Bay Lights are on their way back!✨
While some unexpected challenges, including weather & repairs have slowed installation, we are moving forward and determined to do it right.
We have hopes for a Grand Lighting in fall 2025, & we can't wait for you to see the iconic display!
While some unexpected challenges, including weather & repairs have slowed installation, we are moving forward and determined to do it right.
We have hopes for a Grand Lighting in fall 2025, & we can't wait for you to see the iconic display!
April 11, 2025 at 6:48 PM
✨The Bay Lights are on their way back!✨
While some unexpected challenges, including weather & repairs have slowed installation, we are moving forward and determined to do it right.
We have hopes for a Grand Lighting in fall 2025, & we can't wait for you to see the iconic display!
While some unexpected challenges, including weather & repairs have slowed installation, we are moving forward and determined to do it right.
We have hopes for a Grand Lighting in fall 2025, & we can't wait for you to see the iconic display!
Join us for the unveiling of R-EVOLUTION Thursday, April 10 for food, drinks, music, and a breathtaking light show. The festivities begin at 5pm, the light show is best enjoyed after sunset. Don’t miss this unforgettable night of art, community, and illumination.
@sfrecpark.bsky.social
@sfrecpark.bsky.social
April 9, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Join us for the unveiling of R-EVOLUTION Thursday, April 10 for food, drinks, music, and a breathtaking light show. The festivities begin at 5pm, the light show is best enjoyed after sunset. Don’t miss this unforgettable night of art, community, and illumination.
@sfrecpark.bsky.social
@sfrecpark.bsky.social
Up she goes!
We are proud to partner with BUILDING 180 and Paint The Void to bring Revolution to the San Francisco community!
Come view this beauty at Embarcadero Plaza starting today!
@sfrecpark.bsky.social
We are proud to partner with BUILDING 180 and Paint The Void to bring Revolution to the San Francisco community!
Come view this beauty at Embarcadero Plaza starting today!
@sfrecpark.bsky.social
April 8, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Up she goes!
We are proud to partner with BUILDING 180 and Paint The Void to bring Revolution to the San Francisco community!
Come view this beauty at Embarcadero Plaza starting today!
@sfrecpark.bsky.social
We are proud to partner with BUILDING 180 and Paint The Void to bring Revolution to the San Francisco community!
Come view this beauty at Embarcadero Plaza starting today!
@sfrecpark.bsky.social
🎉SURPRISE🎉 The 2nd Annual Civic Center Soundtrack Concert Series launches tomorrow, April 8!
Tomorrow's show features:
12pm - Joyce Lee
1pm - Stevie Coupons
2pm - Rebecca Chapa
Pess release: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
@sfrecpark @sfpubliclibrary @sfciviccenter
Tomorrow's show features:
12pm - Joyce Lee
1pm - Stevie Coupons
2pm - Rebecca Chapa
Pess release: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
@sfrecpark @sfpubliclibrary @sfciviccenter
April 7, 2025 at 5:36 PM
🎉SURPRISE🎉 The 2nd Annual Civic Center Soundtrack Concert Series launches tomorrow, April 8!
Tomorrow's show features:
12pm - Joyce Lee
1pm - Stevie Coupons
2pm - Rebecca Chapa
Pess release: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
@sfrecpark @sfpubliclibrary @sfciviccenter
Tomorrow's show features:
12pm - Joyce Lee
1pm - Stevie Coupons
2pm - Rebecca Chapa
Pess release: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
@sfrecpark @sfpubliclibrary @sfciviccenter
🚨 BIG NEWS🚨 We're launching a petition to bring 'Running w/ the Bison' to Golden Gate Park!
🐂➡️🦬Imagine the thrill of sprinting alongside majestic (& slightly bewildered) bison. Sign the petition NOW and let's make this wild dream a reality
Petition is live until 4/1
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
🐂➡️🦬Imagine the thrill of sprinting alongside majestic (& slightly bewildered) bison. Sign the petition NOW and let's make this wild dream a reality
Petition is live until 4/1
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
April 1, 2025 at 2:02 PM
🚨 BIG NEWS🚨 We're launching a petition to bring 'Running w/ the Bison' to Golden Gate Park!
🐂➡️🦬Imagine the thrill of sprinting alongside majestic (& slightly bewildered) bison. Sign the petition NOW and let's make this wild dream a reality
Petition is live until 4/1
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
🐂➡️🦬Imagine the thrill of sprinting alongside majestic (& slightly bewildered) bison. Sign the petition NOW and let's make this wild dream a reality
Petition is live until 4/1
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Illuminate, in partnership w/ @sfrecpark.bsky.social @sfpubliclibrary.bsky.social the Asian Art Museum & the @sfciviccenter.bsky.social, is unveiling SPECTRA, a new LED installation by artist Joshua Hubert, on April 5 during Night of Ideas
Full press release: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Full press release: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
March 31, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Illuminate, in partnership w/ @sfrecpark.bsky.social @sfpubliclibrary.bsky.social the Asian Art Museum & the @sfciviccenter.bsky.social, is unveiling SPECTRA, a new LED installation by artist Joshua Hubert, on April 5 during Night of Ideas
Full press release: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Full press release: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
It's our first official Friday Happy Hour of the 2025 season and we're so pumped to welcome Tracy Cruz to the stage!
Join us tomorrow, Friday March 7 from 4:30-7:30pm for a show that promises to kick your weekend off with a bang!
@sfrecpark.bsky.social
Join us tomorrow, Friday March 7 from 4:30-7:30pm for a show that promises to kick your weekend off with a bang!
@sfrecpark.bsky.social
March 6, 2025 at 6:56 PM
It's our first official Friday Happy Hour of the 2025 season and we're so pumped to welcome Tracy Cruz to the stage!
Join us tomorrow, Friday March 7 from 4:30-7:30pm for a show that promises to kick your weekend off with a bang!
@sfrecpark.bsky.social
Join us tomorrow, Friday March 7 from 4:30-7:30pm for a show that promises to kick your weekend off with a bang!
@sfrecpark.bsky.social
Refreshed chairs ready to be relaxed on!
Swing through Golden Gate Park and kick back for while ☺️
Thanks to our team of volunteers who help us maintain The Golden Mile 💛
Swing through Golden Gate Park and kick back for while ☺️
Thanks to our team of volunteers who help us maintain The Golden Mile 💛
March 5, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Refreshed chairs ready to be relaxed on!
Swing through Golden Gate Park and kick back for while ☺️
Thanks to our team of volunteers who help us maintain The Golden Mile 💛
Swing through Golden Gate Park and kick back for while ☺️
Thanks to our team of volunteers who help us maintain The Golden Mile 💛
We've got your weekend plans sorted:
Free live music kicks off our 5th Illuminate LIVE Season at the Bandshell in Golden Gate Park
Saturday March 1
12-4pm
Sunday March 2
4:20-7:30pm
More details at illuminate.org/events
Free live music kicks off our 5th Illuminate LIVE Season at the Bandshell in Golden Gate Park
Saturday March 1
12-4pm
Sunday March 2
4:20-7:30pm
More details at illuminate.org/events
February 28, 2025 at 7:21 PM
We've got your weekend plans sorted:
Free live music kicks off our 5th Illuminate LIVE Season at the Bandshell in Golden Gate Park
Saturday March 1
12-4pm
Sunday March 2
4:20-7:30pm
More details at illuminate.org/events
Free live music kicks off our 5th Illuminate LIVE Season at the Bandshell in Golden Gate Park
Saturday March 1
12-4pm
Sunday March 2
4:20-7:30pm
More details at illuminate.org/events
Stephanie Woodford Duo, IDC's own Ben Lang, & Anna Karney will perform an opening performance, a Nod to Sir Paul in collaboration with the de Young Museum & their new exhibit “Paul McCartney Photographs 1963–64: Eyes of the Storm.”
Grab your ppl & help us kick it off in style!
Grab your ppl & help us kick it off in style!
February 25, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Stephanie Woodford Duo, IDC's own Ben Lang, & Anna Karney will perform an opening performance, a Nod to Sir Paul in collaboration with the de Young Museum & their new exhibit “Paul McCartney Photographs 1963–64: Eyes of the Storm.”
Grab your ppl & help us kick it off in style!
Grab your ppl & help us kick it off in style!
We’re kicking off our 5th Season of free live music at The Golden Gate Bandshell THIS Saturday!
We’re pulling out all the stops w/ two incredible local bands:
Christie Aida & the Free Press
Batuki
📍Event Details:
Sat 3/1
12-4pm
Music Concourse in Golden Gate Park
@sfrecpark.bsky.social
We’re pulling out all the stops w/ two incredible local bands:
Christie Aida & the Free Press
Batuki
📍Event Details:
Sat 3/1
12-4pm
Music Concourse in Golden Gate Park
@sfrecpark.bsky.social
February 25, 2025 at 7:23 PM
We’re kicking off our 5th Season of free live music at The Golden Gate Bandshell THIS Saturday!
We’re pulling out all the stops w/ two incredible local bands:
Christie Aida & the Free Press
Batuki
📍Event Details:
Sat 3/1
12-4pm
Music Concourse in Golden Gate Park
@sfrecpark.bsky.social
We’re pulling out all the stops w/ two incredible local bands:
Christie Aida & the Free Press
Batuki
📍Event Details:
Sat 3/1
12-4pm
Music Concourse in Golden Gate Park
@sfrecpark.bsky.social
Dogman and Rabbitwoman have returned to The Golden Mile feeling refreshed and looking as good as new!
Head out to Golden Gate Park and give them a warm welcome back, located on JFK Promenade.
Big thanks to Elemental Studio SF for helping restore and repair this beloved art piece by Gillie and Marc
Head out to Golden Gate Park and give them a warm welcome back, located on JFK Promenade.
Big thanks to Elemental Studio SF for helping restore and repair this beloved art piece by Gillie and Marc
February 20, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Dogman and Rabbitwoman have returned to The Golden Mile feeling refreshed and looking as good as new!
Head out to Golden Gate Park and give them a warm welcome back, located on JFK Promenade.
Big thanks to Elemental Studio SF for helping restore and repair this beloved art piece by Gillie and Marc
Head out to Golden Gate Park and give them a warm welcome back, located on JFK Promenade.
Big thanks to Elemental Studio SF for helping restore and repair this beloved art piece by Gillie and Marc
Schedule for March 1:
12-12:15pm Welcome Remarks
12:15–1pm
In collaboration with the @deyoungmuseum.bsky.social, A Nod to Sir Paul featuring
Stephanie Woodford Duo, Ben Lang, & Anna Karney
1–2pm Christie Aida & the Free Press Music
2:30–3:35pm Batuki
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12-12:15pm Welcome Remarks
12:15–1pm
In collaboration with the @deyoungmuseum.bsky.social, A Nod to Sir Paul featuring
Stephanie Woodford Duo, Ben Lang, & Anna Karney
1–2pm Christie Aida & the Free Press Music
2:30–3:35pm Batuki
3/3
February 18, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Schedule for March 1:
12-12:15pm Welcome Remarks
12:15–1pm
In collaboration with the @deyoungmuseum.bsky.social, A Nod to Sir Paul featuring
Stephanie Woodford Duo, Ben Lang, & Anna Karney
1–2pm Christie Aida & the Free Press Music
2:30–3:35pm Batuki
3/3
12-12:15pm Welcome Remarks
12:15–1pm
In collaboration with the @deyoungmuseum.bsky.social, A Nod to Sir Paul featuring
Stephanie Woodford Duo, Ben Lang, & Anna Karney
1–2pm Christie Aida & the Free Press Music
2:30–3:35pm Batuki
3/3
We're celebrating 5 years of free live music at the Bandshell!
More than 125 free concerts at the historic Golden Gate Bandshell in Golden Gate Park are scheduled for 2025, starting with a month of women-fronted bands in honor of Women's History Month.
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More than 125 free concerts at the historic Golden Gate Bandshell in Golden Gate Park are scheduled for 2025, starting with a month of women-fronted bands in honor of Women's History Month.
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February 18, 2025 at 10:06 PM
We're celebrating 5 years of free live music at the Bandshell!
More than 125 free concerts at the historic Golden Gate Bandshell in Golden Gate Park are scheduled for 2025, starting with a month of women-fronted bands in honor of Women's History Month.
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More than 125 free concerts at the historic Golden Gate Bandshell in Golden Gate Park are scheduled for 2025, starting with a month of women-fronted bands in honor of Women's History Month.
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A look back on the original Bay Lights for Throwback Thursday. Looking forward to the new Bay Lights coming soon!
📷: Photography by Wheeler
📷: Photography by Wheeler
January 30, 2025 at 6:00 PM
A look back on the original Bay Lights for Throwback Thursday. Looking forward to the new Bay Lights coming soon!
📷: Photography by Wheeler
📷: Photography by Wheeler