Grand Illuminations

Holiday light shows are popping up all over the city, but a new, free light installation is a more-than-welcome addition. Grand Illuminations, which consists of a custom 25-foot-tall LED light tree and Electric Dandelions—kicks off December 4 with a lighting ceremony, live music and refreshments from 5–8pm. The 10 dandelions, 28-foot-tall kinetic sculptures that look like fireworks in action, were designed by L.A.-based art collective Liquid PXL and debuted at Burning Man in 2016, popping up in the U.K., East Coast and various festivals before arriving at the Yard at Cal Plaza. The lights will stay on all holiday season, through January 8, till 10pm nightly.