Circus Smirkus, the award-winning, traveling youth circus, performs at Gore Place this weekend.
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Circus Smirkus 2011 Big Top Tour
- Where/When: Gore Place Society, 52 Gore St., Waltham, Friday and Saturday, 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m.
- Why Go: Kids of all ages will love this international traveling youth circus. Come see kids perform on the highwire and trapeze, and as clowns, jugglers, and acrobats. This 2-hour show runs throughout the weekend.
- Pricing: $25 for adults, $19 for children, free for kids under 2
New Repertory Theatre: "The World Goes 'Round"
- Where/When: Arsenal Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal St., Watertown, Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m., Saturday, 3:30 p.m., and Sunday, 4 p.m.
- Why Go: This is the final weekend to see this lively show of song and dance. Enjoy a musical theater performance featuring the works of the celebrated writing team Kander and Ebb. Come hear some of your favorite classic tunes such as "New York, New York," "Cabaret," and "Maybe This Time."
- Pricing: $28-$58
- Where/When: The Skellig Irish Music Pub & Restaurant, 240 Moody St., Waltham, Friday, 9:30pm
- Why Go: If you’re a fan of '80s music, come listen to the band Scattershot, which will perform hits from that decade. There will also be a "Ladies of the '80s" sing with the band contest, so come prepared to perform if you dare.
- Pricing: Dinner
Arlington Children’s Theatre: Footloose
- Where/When: The Regent Theatre, 7 Medford St., Arlington, Saturday, 7 p.m.
- Why Go: The ACT's summer season is in full swing with three fun shows this weekend. Children ages 14 to 18 will sing and dance in "Footloose;" kids 7 to 12 will perform in "Aladdin, Jr." on Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m.; and 11 to 15 year olds will take the stage in Sunday evening’s performance of "Grease" at 7 p.m.
- Pricing: $15
Heritage Festivals: Tanglewood Marionettes
- Where/When: Newton Center Playground, Tyler Terrace & Centre St., Newton Center, Sunday, 6:15 p.m.- 7:45 p.m.
- Why Go: Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to the Newton Center Green for a performance by the Tanglewood Marionettes. Skilled puppeteers will perform "An Arabian Tale" as part of Newton Community Pride’s Heritage Festival Concerts.
- Pricing: Free
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Circus Smirkus 2011 Big Top Tour
July 28, 2011 / July 29, 2011 / July 30, 2011 at 1:00 pm–3:00 pm -
New Repertory Theatre: "The World Goes 'Round"
July 15, 2011 / July 16, 2011 / July 22, 2011 / July 23, 2011 / July 29, 2011 / July 30, 2011 at 8:00 pm -
New Repertory Theatre: "The World Goes 'Round"
July 23, 2011 / July 30, 2011 at 3:30 pm -
New Repertory Theatre: "The World Goes 'Round"
July 17, 2011 / July 24, 2011 / July 31, 2011 at 4:00 pm
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Footloose; Presented by Arlington Children's Theatre!
July 30, 2011 / August 1, 2011 / August 3, 2011 / August 6, 2011 at 7:00 pm -
Aladdin Jr; Presented by Arlington Children's Theatre!
July 31, 2011 / August 7, 2011 at 2:00 pm -
Grease; Presented by Arlington Children's Theatre!
July 31, 2011 / August 2, 2011 / August 5, 2011 at 7:00 pm -
Heritage Festivals: Tanglewood Marionettes
July 31, 2011 at 6:15 pm–7:45 pmNewton Centre Playground (Newton Centre Green)
