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“Flotsam” River Circus Comes to Oakland (Estuary Park)

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Thursday, July 7, 2022 - 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE show, donations appreciated!

Jack London Aquatic Center | 115 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA 94607

Event Details

Floating River Circus “Flotsam” Comes to Bay Area (July 7-10)

FLOTSAM! River Circus runs aground in Oakland (July 7-8) and San Francisco on July 9th and 10th only

FLOTSAM! is an enigmatic troupe of musicians, circus artists, and puppeteers traveling on a handmade raft, performing for free in waterfront towns along the way: an original theatrical fairy-tale story of doom and hope is told through virtuosic live music, juggling, dance, aerials and physical comedy. Originally conceived by accordion troubadour legend, Jason Webley, their 2022 tour started in Sacramento and has floated the whole way down the river to emerge from the delta in the San Francisco Bay after performing in Walnut Grove, Rio Vista, Stockton, Richmond, and Oakland.

The show is all ages, family and kid-friendly.
Performance starts at 7 pm
Bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit on, come early for a good spot!

The performance is FREE, but donations are much appreciated.
You can Venmo donations to: @rivercircus

Flotsam River Circus 2022 Tour (Bay Area)

  • July 7 – (Thu) OAKLAND – Estuary Park near Jack London Square (7p)
  • July 8 – (Fri) OAKLAND – Estuary Park near Jack London Square (7p)

The Oakland performance will be at the Oakland Estuary Park, just south of the Jack London Aquatic Center. Just go towards the beach and find the unusual “boat’ – that’s us!

  • July 9 – (Sat) SAN FRANCISCO – Aquatic Park / Fisherman’s Wharf (7p)
  • July 10 – (Sun) SAN FRANCISCO – Aquatic Park / Fisherman’s Wharf (7p)

We will be performing at Aquatic Park (900 Beach St) right in front of the concrete bleachers. Just go towards the beach and find the unusual “boat’ – that’s us!

All shows are at waterfront parks.
Shows are at 7 pm and FREE (donations appreciated!)

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE*
*FREE show, donations appreciated!
Categories: *Top Pick*, Comedy, Fun & Games, In Person, Kids & Families, Live Music, Other, Theater & Performance
Address: 115 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA 94607