This Week — 21 May 2021

While it feels strange to once again be listing live events in this weekly update, we are thrilled to witness the cautious return of in-person circus productions. Whether you are ready to see some live theatrics or would prefer to stay on your couch and marvel from home, you’ll find some great options below!


ONLINE ENTERTAINMENT

May 21

May 29

  • The Zoom Circus Show that Goes Wrong is a cinematic, musical celebration of all the inevitable follies of Internet circus productions, including a wide range of talented performers filming acts to an original soundtrack. This is a pre-recorded show with a live emcee, starting at 8 p.m. EDT. Get tickets at this link.

IN-PERSON EVENTS

May 22

May 23

June 3-13


VIRTUAL FESTIVALS

May 22-23

  • Triforce Flow Online is a collaboration of three major flow festivals to create a one-of-a-kind virtual event. Create an avatar and roam the online map to take workshops, watch the showcase, and catch up with friends in groups or one-on-one. Get tickets at this link.

June 4-6

  • Club Fest 2 is bringing you another virtual festival jam-packed with workshops, shows, panels and head-to-head club juggling battles. All are welcome to join this event, organized by Club Motion Juggling, which has cultivated a truly worldwide community of club jugglers. RSVP at the Facebook event page, where you will see an updated schedule and show line-up soon.

July 12-18

  • Join hundreds of jugglers from around the world at the IJA Online Festival 2021, featuring shows, workshops, panel discussions, a prop raffle and much more. Last year’s online festival revealed just how fun and far-reaching a virtual juggling event can be. RSVP at the Facebook event page.

CLASSES & COMMUNITY


Photo is a poster circa 1870 from the Bella C. Landauer collection via the Library of Congress. https://loc.getarchive.net/media/aerial-balloon-performance-with-tents-and-audience-below