CITY HEIGHTS (KUSI) – Fern Street Circus (FSC) announced today that it will kick off its Spring Neighborhood Tour on Saturday April 9 and Sunday April 10 at its new Outdoor Circus Community Center (OCCC) in City Heights. The spring tour will include a total of 10 free public performances at various parks and community centers in downtown San Diego neighborhoods, showcasing the talents of professional circus artists and musicians from around the world alongside students. of the Fern Street Circus free after-school program. in the heights of the city.

FSC has partnered with the City of San Diego Parks and Recreation Department and HHSA/Live Well San Diego for the series of shows, which move to a new location each Saturday and Sunday. (See full schedule and locations below.) The City Heights Community Development Corporation and Radio Latina are also valued community partners for the tour.

With the theme “Come Out! Come Out,” the multi-generational shows will feature bilingual ringmaster Memo Mendez, live music, and a variety of circus acts, including juggling, clowning, contortion, tumbling, tightrope, the puppet and more. The worldwide cast includes professional circus performers from Guinea, Ethiopia, Colombia, Chile, UK and Canada. All shows are free and open to the public. All ages are welcome and no ticket is required.

“We’re excited to get our show back on the road, reaching out to San Diego’s diverse neighborhoods to engage with local families and bring smiles to people’s faces,” said executive director John Highkin. “There is something special about neighbors being able to come out of their homes and come together as a community or have a fun and enjoyable artistic experience that crosses generations and cultures. It is the core of our mission and a joyful experience that has kept us strong for 30+ years.

WHEN: Saturday, April 9 and Sunday, April 10 (2 p.m.)

WHERE: Outdoor Circus Community Center
4108 University Avenue, San Diego 92105 (City Heights area)