Come one, come all! Hit up any of these events to get your circus fix this summer.
From sexy Vaudevillian burlesque to elephants and tightrope walkers under the big top, there's something weird for everyone. Click here to find out why there's a resurgence in the circus arts, and here to find out where to take classes and become one of the freaks.
Every Wednesday and Sunday, the Edison proves that you’re never too old for the circus. Amidst the old generators and power plant stuffs, Lucent Dossier—a Los Angeles based hautely-dressed vaudeville troop—puts on a song and dance cabaret show sure to make all of us wish we’d followed our carnie dreams. To really get us in the mood, the bar offers a circus-style eats like the Carnival Platter—a plate of deep fried sandwiches, Twinkies, and sweet snacks for your inner kid.
The ritziest, swankiest place we can think of with a red carpet and a movie screen. The Kodak Theater plays host to all kinds of gatherings, including but not limited to that little show every Spring where they give out awards for Best Actor and Best Picture. Don't forget to check out the two-story Babylonianesque portal based on the set for D.W. Griffith's 1916 period epic Intolerance. Frankly, it's kind of hard to miss.
