Illuminate's Laser Show Lights Up San Francisco Skyline
On Friday night, Illuminate, the nonprofit organization responsible for The Bay Bridge Lights, presented a captivating laser display in San Francisco. This event featured a multitude of colorful lasers projected from the Transamerica Pyramid towards Coit Tower and One Sansome Street. Founder Ben Davis referred to this as a groundbreaking art form that is exclusive to the city. The weekend event serves as a purely artistic experience, providing a behind-the-scenes glimpse from the 47th floor of the Transamerica Pyramid. Having organized over 750 free shows, including during the pandemic, Illuminate also manages the renowned Pride lasers and a concert series at the Bandshell in Golden Gate Park. Producer Steffen Franz emphasized the positive atmosphere for the community. The lasers are active from sundown to sunrise, Friday through Sunday.
Key facts
- Laser show beamed from Transamerica Pyramid toward Coit Tower and One Sansome Street.
- Organized by Illuminate, the arts nonprofit behind The Bay Bridge Lights.
- Founder Ben Davis called it a new monumental art form unique to San Francisco.
- Show offers behind-the-scenes view from the 47th floor of Transamerica Pyramid.
- Illuminate has produced over 750 free shows for the community.
- Illuminate also runs lasers for San Francisco Pride and free concerts at Golden Gate Park.
- Lasers active Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from sundown to sunrise.
- Producer Steffen Franz emphasized the uplifting vibe during COVID and recovery.
Entities
Artists
- Ben Davis
Institutions
- Illuminate
Locations
- San Francisco
- United States
- Transamerica Pyramid
- Coit Tower
- One Sansome Street
- Market Street
- Golden Gate Park