Open Air  Circus presents its 25th season Big Top performance
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Families and children from Somerville will be amazing and amusing audiences under the big tent at Nunziato Field, at the corner of Vinal Ave. and Summer Street near Union Square this weekend in the 25th annual Open Air Circus.
Founded in 1986 by Somerville parents, Open Air Circus aims to provide a place where young children and teens from all backgrounds can develop mad skills, self confidence, and leadership in a supportive community. Open Air organizers say they keep registration costs to a bare minimum to maximize accessibility to everyone.

“The Open Air Circus offers local families a unique and fun experience,” said Circus Chairman Peter Jehlen.  “Every summer, our
volunteer-run program provides circus arts training to over 150 area children. Few things are more rewarding than seeing these students perform with such self-confidence and pride.”
Performances cap off six weeks of summer classes offered by the Circus in three Somerville parks.
The theme for this year’s show is “Open Air Circus goes to the Beach.”
This year’s circus schedule included an intensive training for teens in circus skills, teaching, and performance.  This training was funded by the Somerville Arts Council, the Somerville Health Foundation, and the Edith Johnston Memorial Trust of the Circus Fans of America.
Performances are scheduled for 7 p.m. on Friday, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday.