Tag: April 2017

Cirque Italia’s Water Circus

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April 21st to April 23rd @ Performance times vary

Cirque Italia’s Water Circus comes to Fredericksburg, Va., for six performances over the weekend. A stellar cast of handbalancers, acrobats, aerialists, wire walkers, contortionists and jugglers will wow you amidst a dazzling display of water fountains and extraordinary lighting effects.

Tickets are available at this link. If you live in Fredericksburg, be on the lookout for Cirque Italia promotional flyers that offer a code for a free child’s ticket (age 2-12).

Address:
2400 Airport Ave.
Fredericksburg, VA 22401

Gymkana Homeshow 2017

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April 21st and April 22nd @ 7 p.m.

Behold the University of Maryland’s long-running gymnastics troupe as they showcase their incredible circus feats in this year’s Gymkana Homeshow 2017. You’ll have two chances to see them in action — jumping through fiery hoops, stacking themselves into human ladders and bouncing off trampolines — at the Xfinity Center in College Park, Md. Get tickets online at this link (all tickets are valid for either the Saturday or Sunday performance). $12 adults, $8 youth (3-12), $8 students/faculty/staff

Address:
Xfinity Center
8500 Paint Branch Rd.
College Park, MD 20740

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus

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The farewell tour of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey is reaching its conclusion in the DMV region. Catch their show Out of This World one last time in Fairfax, Va., or Baltimore, Md., before this iconic circus leaves town forever!

Dates: April 7th to April 16th @ Eagle Bank Arena — Tickets available at this link.

Address:
Eagle Bank Arena
4500 Patriot Circle
Fairfax, VA 22030

Dates: April 20th to April 30th @ Royal Farms Arena — Tickets available at this link.

Address:
Royal Farms Arena
201 W. Baltimore St.
Baltimore, MD 21201

Poi: Beginner & Intermediate Workshops at Ciel Aerial

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April 22 @ 3pm & 4pm

Want to learn the magic of poi? Come to a poi and juggling workshop with the amazing Charlotte Byram on April 22. Located at Dance Exchange in Takoma Park, the class at 3pm will be for beginners and the class at 4pm will include beginner through advanced skills. The price for the workshop is $25 per class per person, or take both for $40! To register, email Kate at cielaerial@gmail.com.

Ciel Aerial
Dance Exchange
7117 Maple Ave,
Takoma Park, MD

The Pansy Craze @ Shenandoah Fringe

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April 9th @ 11 a.m. and April 10th @ 6:45 p.m.

The Pansy Craze is a nostalgic look back at the queer, underground cabaret scene of the late 20’s and early 30s. Enjoy a true variety show with feats of boylesque, circus, music and sideshow, part of the Shenandoah Fringe Festival 2017. Brought to you by the Round World.

TICKETS
The Kettle
19 Beverley St.
Staunton, VA 24401

 

Circus District: Juggle Jam #6

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April 21st @ 6 – 7:30 p.m.

Friday ARTnights 

Circus District: Juggle Jam #6

Throw caution to the weekend! Conquer the thrilling challenge of juggling with veteran juggler Christian Kloc. This workshop begins with a short demo, moves into some goofy warm-ups, then puts juggling props in your hands and offers pro tips to jump-start your newfound circus habit. After practicing controlled chaos, put on a show with your fellow jugglers and get the ‘big top’ applause you deserve!

All ages are welcome. Equipment is provided. Wear comfortable clothes that allow relaxed movements. Video Recaps: Juggle Jam #1, Juggle Jam #2

Capitol Hill Arts Workshop
545 7th Street, SE
Washington, DC 20003