Clown around with the Triton Troupers Circus

Expect an explosive, daring show that will provide fun for the whole family at the 42nd Annual Triton Troupers Circus from March 21-23 in the Robert M. Collins Gymnasium, in the R-Building, on Triton’s campus located at 2000 Fifth Ave. in River Grove.

The show will feature such circus acts as tightrope walking, trampoline, stunts, cycling, juggling, the gymwheel, trapeze, teeterboard, stilt walking and clowns.

Showtimes are 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, March 21-23; and 1 p.m. Saturday, March 23. Saturday’s 1 p.m. show will be interpreted for the hearing impaired by the Center for Students with Disabilities of Triton College. Doors open an hour before the shows.

Tickets are $6 (no debit or credit cards accepted) and available at the door. For more information about the circus, call (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3383, or visit http://tritontrouperscircus.com.

In addition, the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of West Suburban Cook and Southern DuPage Counties will host its annual Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, March 23, which will include an opportunity for families to have a day of fun at the Triton Troupers Circus.

Breakfast runs from 8 a.m. to noon in the Robert M. Collins Center, and the circus begins at 1 p.m. Tickets for breakfast only is $4 in advance and $5 at the door. A special combination price for breakfast and circus admission is $8 in advance and $10 at the door. All proceeds benefit the RSVP program. Call (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3835 or 3603 for more information.