Name: Family Slide Show
Start: 2026-07-09T20:30:00-07:00
End: 2026-07-09T22:00:00-07:00
Location: Plaza Ramona

Question 1

I don't have any slides. Can I come without slides and just watch the show of other people's slides?

Accepted Answer

Of course. You don't need to bring anything except yourself - and your family and friends if they'd like to come too.

Question 2

What is a POPOS?

Accepted Answer

A POPOS is a Privately Owned Public Open Space. Palo Alto has12 POPOS - one of which is Plaza Ramona. POPOS are legally open to the public to use and enjoy,  exist in many U.S. cities, and are usually marked with signage. Palo Alto's POPOS are as yet unmarked. See paloaltopos.org for more info.

Question 3

Will you have a place to sit while watching Family Slide Show?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we will have limited seating. If you'd like to be sure to have a place to sit, please feel free to bring a blanket, stool, or camp chair. You can also just watch for a bit while standing.

Question 4

Will you have carousels to use for slides we bring?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we will have a number of carousels to hold slides you bring.

Question 5

What will the slides be showing?

Accepted Answer

Who knows? That's part of the fun. It will be a surprise. They will all be family-friendly.

Question 6

Why are you doing this?

Accepted Answer

PressYess(Instagram @press_yess) is an artist duo invited by Palo Alto-based artist Lisa Van Dusen to bring this fun public art experience to the POPOS as part of her ongoing project, Public Benefit: Pop-Ups in the POPOS. You can find out more about Lisa's project and artwork at lisavandusen.com.

Question 7

Why is this activation/event starting so late?

Accepted Answer

To see slides well outside, it needs to be dark out. Sunset will be at 8:32 pm that evening in Palo Alto.

Question 8

This is a participatory public art project?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Family Slide Show is part of  Lisa Van Dusen's ongoing public art project - Public Benefit: Pop-Ups in the POPOS. This is participatory! Find other pop-ups on Eventbrite by searching for Lisa Van Dusen as organizer, or by visiting paloaltopopos.org or lisavandusen.com.

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