Art & Cultural Events List

Somerville's OPENAIR Circus presents its 2012 Big Top performance August 3 - 5, 2012 The OPENAIR Circus will amaze and amuse audiences this weekend, under the big top at Nunziato Field near Union Square. Performances cap off 6 weeks of summer classes offered by the Circus in three Somerville parks. Over 200 children, teens, and adults have been learning skills like stilting, juggling, acrobalance, and more. This year's show features music, dance, and inspiration from around the world. Performances dates and times are: 7PM on Friday, August 3. 2PM and 7PM on Saturday, August 4. 2PM on Sunday, August 5. All performances are at Nunziato Field, on the intersection of Summer St. and Vinal Ave. near Union Square in Somerville. Suggested donation is $3.00! A better deal on family fun cannot be found. The show runs about two hours with intermission. Refreshments, souvenirs, and circus equipment will be available for purchase. The circus receives support from the Somerville Arts Council, the Massachusetts Arts Council, the City of Somerville, numerous volunteers, and the community at large. To learn more, go to www.openaircircus.org The Circus is also available for workshops and birthday parties.