"San Jose City Hall's plaza has seen lowrider shows, a huge EDM concert, protests and more. But it's never looked like it will Jan. 31 when 2,000 people are covering the plaza with illuminated umbrellas. It's part of a flash art event called Invisible Skies by artist Elizabeth Turk. The illuminated umbrella props will be illustrated with constellations, planets and other heavenly bodies."
"Participants wearing all black will move and dance around the Janet Gray Hayes Rotunda as it's all recorded from above to create what should be stunning imagery that will later show up in public spaces. Makes sense, as the rotunda dome does look a lot like an observatory. An umbrella prop prototype with a constellation map, on display at the Miro lobby, will be used for Invisible Skies, artist Elizabeth Turk's flash art event at San Jose City Hall on Jan. 31, 2026."
On Jan. 31, 2026, 2,000 people will gather at San Jose City Hall plaza to hold illuminated umbrellas illustrated with constellations, planets and other heavenly bodies for Invisible Skies by Elizabeth Turk. Participants will wear all black and move and dance around the Janet Gray Hayes Rotunda while the formation is recorded from above to create large-scale imagery for later display in public spaces. An umbrella prototype with a constellation map is on display at the Miro lobby. All 2,000 spots filled; a wait list remains. The event will feature San Jose Taiko, New Ballet San Jose and Lick Observatory telescopes; the star party starts at 5:30 p.m.
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