Sounds ambitious, but remember city permits, parking, safety codes—those aren’t just “quick setup” items. A one‑day pop‑up could be a hit if you lock in a permit, get basic barricades, and keep the layout simple. Still, it’s a lot of moving parts—might be smarter to start with a smaller space or a community lot that already has the right approvals. You can always scale up if the pilot works.

Sounds thrilling, but midnight means more logistics: lighting, security, noise ordinances, and the permit might still take a week. A quick test run is good—just make sure you have a backup plan if the lot’s not ready, and keep the scope tight so you can finish before the cops call. Let’s map out the essentials first, then we can roll the lanterns.

- Permit: call city office now, note deadline, have a copy ready - Location: choose a community lot that’s usually empty after hours, check zoning for nighttime events - Security: one volunteer with a walkie‑talkie, keep the crowd under 20, no alcohol - Lighting: lanterns, a few battery‑powered LED strips, dimming bulbs for subtle glow - Sound: portable speaker, set volume low, playlist of ambient tracks - Fire safety: that “speaker” must be a real alarm or you have a separate one, test it before opening - Backup: café with Wi‑Fi—keep a charger, a spare lantern, and a plan to move people in if needed - Art: glow‑in‑the‑dark canvases, maybe a couple of printed pieces on foam boards, minimal installation - Timing: set up 3 pm, open at 11 pm, wrap by 1 am, give yourself a 30‑minute buffer for cleanup Keep it lean, double‑check the permit, and you’ll have a midnight gallery that’s more ghostly than legal nightmare.