It’s hard to believe that the thrilling acts performed at Triton Troupers Circus are executed by amateurs. You will see exhibits of tightrope walking, clowning, gymwheel, juggling, teeterboard, trampoline, trapeze, unicycle, feats of strength and more, 7 p.m. April 6-7, and 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. April 8, at Robert M. Collins Gymnasium, R Building, Triton College, 2000 Fifth Ave., River Grove.
“Some of the things they do surprise the heck out of me,” longtime director Terry White laughingly admitted. “Audiences love us. People come back year after year.”
White noted that several of the performers are practicing a difficult stunt called Russian Bar, which will hopefully be ready for this year’s circus. In it, two people hold on their shoulders three pole vaulting poles that are tied together. A girl stands on the bar as they flex their knees.
There will be a clown preshow. Tickets are $6 cash at the door.
For details, call (708) 456-0300, ext. 3383 or go to tritontrouperscircus.com.
Carb load before the show
Your family will flip over the Pancake Breakfast sponsored by the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of West Suburban Cook and Southern DuPage Counties, 8 a.m.-noon April 8 in Room R-221 of the Robert M. Collins Center, Triton College, 2000 Fifth Ave., River Grove. Breakfast is $4 in advance; $5 at the door; a breakfast/circus combination is $8 in advance and $10 at the door.
For details, call (708) 456-0300, ext. 3835.
Watch for Witch
Being there for your family is one lesson of Improv Playhouse’s comical version of the classic fairy tale, “Hansel and Gretel.” Registration is required to see the interactive show 2-3 p.m. March 31 at Oak Park Public Library, 834 Lake St. It is recommended for ages 5 and older.
For details, call (708) 383-8200 or go to oppl.org.
Piecework
Getting it together is the goal during Puzzle Challenge, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. March 31 at River Forest Public Library, 735 Lathrop Ave. Kids of all ages, with a caregiver, are invited to work on puzzles in the Children’s Room.
For details, call (708) 366-5205 or go to www.riverforestlibrary.org.
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A reason to rhyme
Children are encouraged to bring one of their favorite poems or a poem that they have written to post on a Poet-Tree in Kids Crossing, Franklin Park Public Library, 10311 Grand Ave, all day April 1-29. Copies of popular kids’ poems will be tucked in pages of some books during Celebrate National Poetry Month.
For details, call (847) 455-6016 or go to www.fppld.org