John Highkin from Fern Street Circus talked about the circus, how people can see a show and the benefits to attending www.fernstreetcircus.com Fern Street Circus - 2023 Neighborhood Tour Kickoff Runs April 8 – May 14 Fun for all ages. No tickets necessary. Open to all. Fern Street Circus, San Diego’s original nonprofit “social circus,” is getting ready to kick off its 2023 Neighborhood Tour, a series of 10 free shows in community parks around San Diego’s mid-city neighborhoods and in San Ysidro. The title of this year’s show is “Hoy por ti, mañana por mí” (“Today for you, tomorrow for me”). It is a gentle exploration of cooperation and working toward a common goal. FSC is a pioneer in the growing “social circus” movement, which uses circus as a conduit for addressing social justice and a greater social good. With a mission to serve families and transform neighborhoods, FSC uses physical performance to approach sensitive subjects with humor, warmth and compassion. The professionally produced shows aim to be reach families with simple but meaningful narratives that cross generations, cultures, and language and economic barriers. Other highlights for this year’s Neighborhood Tour include: -Free Community Health Fair – with health screenings, vaccinations and other community resources from Live Well San Diego. -Pre-Show Concerts – featuring student performers from Mariachi Victoria de San Diego -Mobile Vet Clinics – free and low-cost pet vaccinations, micro-chipping, exams and other services by the San Diego Humane Society (April 8 and April 29 events only) Spring 2023 Neighborhood Tour Schedule: All shows begin at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 8 Memorial Park, 2975 Ocean View, Blvd., San Diego 92113 Sunday, April 9 (Easter) Golden Hill Recreation Center, 2600 Golf Course Drive, San Diego 92102 Saturday, April 15 Park de la Cruz, 3603 38th Street, San Diego 92105 Sunday, April 16 Azalea Park, 2596 Violet Street, San Diego 92105 Saturday, April 29 Officer Jeremy Henwood Memorial Park Sunday, April 30 Colina del Sol Park, 5319 Orange Ave, San Diego, CA 92115 Saturday, May 6 Cesar Chavez Recreation Center, 455 Sycamore Rd, San Diego 92173 Sunday, May 7 Park Recreation Center Saturday, May 13 Teralta Park Sunday, May 14 (Mother’s Day) Gompers Park, 4926 Hilltop Drive, San Diego 92102