Giant, inflatable bubbles have arrived in downtown Milwaukee. Here's how to see them.

Giant, inflatable bubbles have arrived in downtown Milwaukee.

"Evanescent," by Atelier Sisu, an internationally touring "art-chitecture" installation, is headlining "Rainbow Summer: HIGHLIGHT featuring 'Evanescent' " this week. The display features an immersive light and sound environment, according to a news release.

The artwork consists of three sets of four bubbles each — three on the ground and one above at the center connecting them.

The bubbles are made from a color-reflecting dichroic film that reacts to the changing sunlight, the news release said. This causes a "rainbow of reflection across the ground and a unique picture from every angle."

Here's how, when and where to see the display.

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Where the bubble art installation is located

“Evanescent," which has a total footprint of more than 1,400 square yards, is located on the Marcus Performing Arts Center outdoor grounds, 929 N. Water Street.

How, when to see the bubble art installation

"Rainbow Summer: HIGHLIGHT featuring 'Evanescent," which is free to attend, runs July 18-22.

What the bubble art installation is like

When we stopped by the display Monday, the sets of bubbles were gently swaying in the breeze. They looked whimsical, iridescent and somewhat translucent in the afternoon sunlight.

Adults and children alike were moving from cluster to cluster and snapping photos in and around them.

Each set of bubbles has three entry points. When you step inside, you see one bubble above you and three around you, separated by gaps.

While inside, you can still make out clouds, trees and buildings through the colorful film. Depending on which way you're facing, you can see other sets of bubbles through some of the spaces.

'Be gentle' when visiting the display

"Please be gentle," signs around "Evanescent" say. Attendees are not to kick, tackle or punch the artwork.

Children must be supervised, according to the signs.

What else is going on during 'Rainbow Summer: HIGHLIGHT featuring Evanescent'

In addition to the art installation, the event's other activities include giant lawn games at 4:30 p.m. on July 18, 19 and 21, according to organizers. A rainbow-painted piano will be out from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. (weather permitting) for the public to "play, gather, inspire, and create," the event's website said.

People can blow bubbles or frolic through them at 5:30 p.m. July 18-21 and 4 p.m. July 22.

Live performances start at 7 p.m. nightly and include Funkadesi on July 18, Melody Angel on July 19, ESSO on July 20 and ECLIPSE on July 21. Mucca Pazza will perform at 6:30 p.m. July 22, which is also "Versiti Family Day."

"Family Day" activities will also include a "Kid Boogie Down Dance Party" and henna tattoos from 3 to 6 p.m., Soul Spin spin art from 3 to 7 p.m., face painting from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., and a visit from a person dressed as the new "Little Mermaid" from 5 to 7 p.m., per the event's website.

At 4 p.m. on July 20, there will be a "Mercadera Market," a Latina-owned market that supports female entrepreneurs, organizers said.

Sazama’s River Edge Patio will serve Saz’s festival favorites and beverages throughout the event. And, food trucks will be on the grounds starting at 5 p.m. July 18, 19 and 21; 4 p.m. July 20; and 3 p.m. July 22.

More info

For more information on "Rainbow Summer: HIGHLIGHT featuring 'Evanescent,' " visit marcuscenter.org/get-tickets/rainbow-summer/#combo-section.