A Free Outdoor Circus Will Pop Up In SF And Oakland This Summer
Starting June 16, a talented troupe of acrobats, aerialists, jugglers, and clowns will put on free performances at Bay Area parks.
When’s the last time you went to the circus? Well, Circus Bella is coming to you for their 13th annual summer series. This year’s show is Flip * Flop * Fly, an exciting new series of pop-up performances for children due to happen at Bay Area parks. This one-ring outdoor show takes place from June 16 to July 17 and will feature jugglers, clowns, and more accompanied by live music. The captivating performance is great for all ages, and will surely add some excitement to any afternoon in the Bay Area!
Flip * Flop * Fly is an amazing sixty-minute performance written and directed by Abigail Munn, featuring performers from the Circus Bella Company. SF musician Rob Reich and the Circus Bella All-Star Band will perform a dazzling music score to accompany the best circus talent in the Bay Area. You can expect to see your favorite acts at this one-of-a-kind show, including a clown, juggling and unicycle, contortion, aerial rope, balance board, hula hoops, bottle walking, Chinese pole, and more.
Check out the performance schedule to make sure you don’t miss this awesome, free show. More dates are expected to be added, so stay tuned.
San Francisco
- Sat 6/25, 12pm and 2:15pm – Yerba Buena Gardens Festival in San Francisco
- Sun 7/10, 12pm and 2pm – Salesforce Park Amphitheater in San Francisco
- Sat 7/16, 1pm and 3pm – PROXY Hayes Valley in San Francisco
- Thurs 7/21, 6pm – The Crossing at East Cut in San Francisco (unconfirmed)
- Fri 7/22, 12pm and 5pm – The Crossing at East Cut in San Francisco (unconfirmed)
- Sat 7/23, 12pm and 2:30pm – The Crossing at East Cut in San Francisco (unconfirmed)
East Bay
- Thurs 6/16, 5:30pm – DeFremery Park in Oakland (Preview performance)
- Fri 7/8, 6pm – Studio One Arts Center in Oakland
- Sun 7/17, 12pm and 3pm – Point San Pablo Harbor in Richmond
Out-of-town performances
- Sat 6/18, 1pm and 3pm – Bluebird Park in Laguna Beach
- Sat 7/2, 4pm and 6pm – Art Town Festival at Memorial Parking Lot, Reno NV
- Sun 7/3, 11am – Art Town Festival at Memorial Parking Lot, Reno NV
All performances are free to attend, but they ask guests to consider a recommended donation of $20. Due to Covid, performances are subject to change, so check back here for the most up-to-date schedule. You can also follow along with Circus Bella on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Featured image: Photo by Amal Bisharat, courtesy of Circus Bella