Performers from the Czech Republic entertain the crowd at Circus Vargas in San Rafael, Calif. on Thursday, July 25, 2024. (Alan Dep/Marin Independent Journal)
Foot archer and contortionist Daniella Arata-Quiroga prepares to shoot a balloon during opening night of Circus Vargas in San Rafael, Calif. on Thursday, July 25, 2024. (Alan Dep/Marin Independent Journal)
People arrive for the opening night of Circus Vargas at Northgate mall in San Rafael on Thursday, July 25, 2024. (Alan Dep/Marin Independent Journal)
People arrive for the opening night of Circus Vargas at Northgate Mall in San Rafael, Calif. on Thursday, July 25, 2024. (Alan Dep/Marin Independent Journal)
People enter the big tent on opening night of Circus Vargas at Northgate Mall in San Rafael, Calif. on Thursday, July 25, 2024. (Alan Dep/Marin Independent Journal)
Ringmaster Johnathan Lee Iverson welcomes the crowd on opening night of Circus Vargas in San Rafael, Calif. on Thursday, July 25, 2024. (Alan Dep/Marin Independent Journal)
Foot archer and contortionist Daniella Arata-Quiroga concudes her act during opening night of Circus Vargas in San Rafael, Calif. on Thursday, July 25, 2024. (Alan Dep/Marin Independent Journal)
Foot archer and contortionist Daniella Arata-Quiroga balances on her hand during opening night of Circus Vargas in San Rafael, Calif. on Thursday, July 25, 2024. (Alan Dep/Marin Independent Journal)
Circus goers watch performers during opening night of Circus Vargas in San Rafael, Calif. on Thursday, July 25, 2024. (Alan Dep/Marin Independent Journal)
Circus performer Stevie Caveagna entertains the crowd on opening night of Circus Vargas in San Rafael, Calif. on Thursday, July 25, 2024. (Alan Dep/Marin Independent Journal)
Archer and rope performer Liina entertains the crowd during opening night of Circus Vargas in San Rafael, Calif. on Thursday, July 25, 2024. (Alan Dep/Marin Independent Journal)
Finnish crossbow trickshooter Martti Peltonen prepares to take aim at a flower held by partner Liina during the opening night performance of Circus Vargas in San Rafael, Calif. on Thursday, July 25, 2024. (Alan Dep/Marin Independent Journal)
Jugglers and unicyclists perform at Circus Vargas in San Rafael, Calif. on Thursday, July 25, 2024. (Alan Dep/Marin Independent Journal)
Jugglers perform at Circus Vargas in San Rafael, Calif. on Thursday, July 25, 2024. (Alan Dep/Marin Independent Journal)
Trapeze artists perform on opening night of Circus Vargas in San Rafael, Calif. on Thursday, July 25, 2024. (Alan Dep/Marin Independent Journal)
A trapeze artist performs on opening night of Circus Vargas in San Rafael, Calif. on Thursday, July 25, 2024. (Alan Dep/Marin Independent Journal)
Clown Brian Mota gets laughs from the crowd on opening night of Circus Vargas in San Rafael, Calif. on Thursday, July 25, 2024. (Alan Dep/Marin Independent Journal)
Performers are introduced at the start of the Circus Vargas show in San Rafael, Calif. on Thursday, July 25, 2024. (Alan Dep/Marin Independent Journal)
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Performers from the Czech Republic entertain the crowd at Circus Vargas in San Rafael, Calif. on Thursday, July 25, 2024. (Alan Dep/Marin Independent Journal)
The big top is back in Marin as Circus Vargas opens at Northgate mall in San Rafael.
The two-hour show is billed as an international experience for children and adults. It features comedy, a contortionist, acrobatics, trapeze work, unicycles and daredevils acts.
