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SF’s Free “Circus in the Park” 2023 w/ Circus Bella (June 23-24)

Friday, June 23, 2023 - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Donations accepted.

Yerba Buena Gardens | Mission at 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA

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Bay Area’s Free “Circus in the Park” 2023 w/ Circus Bella (June 8 – July 16)

Bananas! – Circus Bella’s New One Ring Outdoor Circus Show for Summer 2023

Circus Bella is excited to announce their jubilant return to the Bay Area Parks from June 8 – July 16, 2023 with its 14thAnnual all new, open air, outdoor show: BANANAS!A Bombastic, Ballyhoo, and Celebration of Silliness. Circus Bella offers a Modern Twist on One-Ring Circus…Overflowing with Heart and Soul.

This series of FREE performances will delight and amaze Children of All Ages in a treasured family event. The 60 minute shows features the effervescent Circus Bella Company – a stellar array and diverse talented troupe of acrobats, aerialists, jugglers, and clowns from the Bay Area and beyond – performing to live music of Rob Reich and the 6 piece Circus Bella All-Star Band. BANANAS! directed by Abigail Munn (Circus Bella co-founder and director).

2023 Circus in the Park Schedule – Bay Area

  • Check circusbella.org/bananas for the latest schedule updates
  • Admission is free, but donations ($20) are greatly appreciated to show your support

De Fremery Park – PREVIEW
Thurs. June 8, 5:30 pm
1651 Adeline St, West Oakland, map
Ticket Info: FREE

Point San Pablo Harbor
Sunday, June 18, NOON and 3:00 pm
1900 Stenmark Drive, Richmond, map
Ticket Info: FREE, Parking Fee: $5

Yerba Buena Gardens Festival
Friday, June 23, NOON
Saturday, June 24, NOON and 2:15 pm,
Mission between 3rd and 4th Sts, San Francisco, map
Ticket Info: FREE

Lincoln Square Park
Thursday, July 13, 6:00 pm
261 11th Street, Oakland, map
Ticket Info: FREE

Elmhurst Park
Friday, July 14, 6:00 pm
9700 C Street, Oakland, map
Ticket Info: FREE

PROXY Hayes Valley
Saturday, July 15, 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm
Octavia and Hayes Sts, San Francisco, map
Ticket Info: FREE

TJPA Salesforce Park
Sunday, July 16, NOON and 2:00 pm
65 Minna St, Floor 1, San Francisco, map
Ticket Info: FREE

*Preshow performance by the Stars of Prescott Circus Theatre at select locations.

The “60-minute explosion of joy and circus,” featured jaw-dropping feats by acrobats, aerialists, jugglers, clowns, a hula-hooper, a Chinese pole climber, and more, accompanied by the uber-talented, adaptive Rob Reich and the six-piece Circus Bella All-Star band.

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*
*Donations accepted.
Categories: **Annual Event**, *Top Pick*, In Person, Kids & Families, Live Music, Outdoors, Theater & Performance
Venue: Yerba Buena Gardens
Address: Mission at 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA

Friday, June 23, 2023

11:00 am   20th Annual Trans March San Francisco + Festival (2023)  FREE
11:00 am   “Pay-What-You-Can” Taco Day at SF’s Tato (Every Friday)  FREE*
*Every Friday pay anywhere from $0 up to $10. When a customer pays the full price of $10, TATO will give a free meal to someone in need in The City. Please note promotion might end at any time
12:00 pm   Free “Circus Bella” in the Park (2023 Yerba Buena Gardens Festival)  FREE
2:00 pm   Stern Grove RSVPs Opens at 2p: San Francisco Symphony (7/23)  FREE*
*Free, but donations are appreciated. Advanced Tickets required
4:00 pm   San Jose’s B-Park Night Market  FREE
5:00 pm   Road Trip: Sacramento’s Free Summer 2023 Concerts (June 23)  FREE
5:00 pm   “Off the Grid” Fort Mason: Night Market & Food Truck Party (2023)  FREE*
*Free to attend, but food/drink for purchase
5:00 pm   $1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)  FREE*
*Free admission with RSVP on Eventbrite
5:00 pm   “Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid” Block Party + DJs (Oakland)  FREE*
*Most outdoor activities and entertainment is free and open to the public from 5-9pm. Ages 12 and under are free. Admission for members is always free.
6:00 pm   FREE: Oakland’s HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktails (2023)  FREE*
*Limited free tickets with code FUNCHEAP (donations appreciated). Otherwise use code FUNCHEAP5 for $5 off early bird and general admission tickets
6:00 pm   Redwood City Music on the Square 2023 (June 2 – Sept. 1)  FREE*
*Free! All Ages!
6:30 pm   Sausalito “Jazz and Blues by the Bay” Festival (2023)  FREE
7:00 pm   “Deep Cut Comedy” Live Stand Up at Fish & Farm (SF)  FREE
7:00 pm   SF’s Summer Beer & Comedy Festival 2023 (Speakeasy Brewery)  FREE*
*Free with secret code FUNCHEAPGUEST. Normally $5-15.
7:00 pm   “Comedians with Criminal Records” Live in SF (2023)  FREE*
*Free w/ secret code FUNCHEAPGUEST
7:00 pm   “Crazy Funny Asians” Comedy Show + Dim Sum: Live in Chinatown (SF)  FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated.
8:00 pm   Win Tix: Straight Up with Stassi Live 2023 “The Mommy Dearest Tour” (Oakland)  FREE*
*Enter to Win
8:00 pm   “The Stoner Comedy Jam” Friday Nights (SF)  FREE*
*Free with RSVP (21+ with Valid ID) - One item minimum purchase per person required
9:00 pm   Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk’s 2023 “Free Movies on the Beach” (June 16-Aug 11)  FREE
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