Circus District: Juggle Jam #8

July 21st @ 6-7:30 p.m.

Friday ARTnights

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 jumpstart your newfound circus habit. After practicing controlled chaos, put on a show with your fellow jugglers and get the thundering applause you deserve!

RSVP on Facebook here.

Capitol Hill Arts Workshop
545 7th St. SE
Washington, D.C. 20003

All ages are welcome. Equipment is provided. Wear comfortable clothes that allow relaxed movements.

$5 suggested donation – proceeds go toward tuition assistance.

About the artist:

Christian Kloc learned to juggle at age six after seeing the Flying Karamazov Brothers perform. What started as a basic trick became an obsession. Christian grew up attending juggling festivals across the country and performing at local events. After 23 years, he is still surprised and amazed by the power of that ‘basic trick’ to change lives and cause spontaneous outbursts of fun in the world.

Christian has taught juggling classes at the Trapeze School of New York – D.C. for the past two years. He has performed in circus productions at the Atlas Theatre, SAX Lounge and as part of the Art All Night celebration. Since 2015, he and his friends have been working on their urban photography project Street Light Circus to bring contemporary circus to the District through exhibits, workshops and online collaborations.

8 Bit Circus S*it

Fridays and Saturdays (7/7, 7/8, 7/14, 7/15, 7/21, 7/22) @ 8 p.m. doors, 8:30 p.m. show

In 8 Bit Circus S*itPeculiarity Productions will bring video games from the console to the stage through fire arts. If you need a more tantalizing description, this is ‘a show where pyro fighters battle for supremacy and the audience feels the terror of being trapped in the nightmare world of Silent Hill.’ So yeah… this is gonna be awesome.

Tickets $17, Fringe button also required.
Old City Farm and Guild
925 Rhode Island Ave. NW
Washington, D.C.

Capital City Burlesque and Vaudeville Festival

June 29th – July 2nd @ Gallery O on H and Black Cat DC

The Capital City Burlesque & Vaudeville Festival will celebrate the enduring allure and rich history of our country’s first “pop culture” entertainments- burlesque, sideshow, and vaudeville! Presented by Gi² Productions and The Palace Productions.

The four-day, three-night event will showcase over 40 performers from across the nation, and will feature some of the region’s premier burlesque artists, belly dancers, sideshow performers, and magicians. Headliners will include Ebony The Belly Dance Wild Card, sideshow legend Harley Newman, classic burlesque powerhouse Nona Narcisse, and neo-burlesque trailblazer Fem Appeal.

Whether you want to become the next big nightclub sensation or just be a fly on the wall as these incredible artist strut their stuff, this festival is for you! Get tickets to all three of the festival shows for a cool 50 bucks with a weekend pass at this link.

Shows:
June 29th Palace of Odditease @ 9 p.m.
Gallery O on H
1354 H St. NE
Washington, D.C. 20002

June 30th Silver Slipper Speakeasy and July 1st Gayety Gala (both shows @ 9 p.m.)
Black Cat DC
1811 14th St. NW
Washington, D.C. 20009

Classes:
Schedule at this link.
Cambria Suites
899 O St. NW
Washington, D.C. 20001