Quarterly performance series Cochineala, held along the river in Confluence Park, is named after the cochineal, a small insect that lives on prickly pear cacti.
The cochineal produces carminic acid, which is used in making the bright red food and garment dye carmine.
Cochineala: Bioluminescence explores the wonders of bioluminescent organisms with an illuminated firefly performance, interactive art exhibitions and educational presentations — all intended to combine the worlds of art and the natural sciences to encourage engagement and conservation.
The night will wrap up with the presentation of Lights In Play, a performance by members of the URBAN-15 dance and creative troupe.
Guests are encouraged to bring picnic blankets and lawn chairs.
Free, 6-10 p.m. Saturday, March 23, Confluence Park, 310 West Mitchell St., (210) 224-2694, celebrationcircle.org/festival.
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Free event series Cochineala returns to Confluence Park on Saturday
Cochineala: Bioluminescence will feature an illuminated firefly performance, interactive art exhibitions and educational presentations.
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