ICE CREAM CIRCUS!

August 17August 24, 2025
Parks Throughout the Chicagoland Area
Seneca Park
220 E. Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60611
Trumbull Park
2400 E 105th St
Chicago, IL 60617
Kennicott Park
4434 S Lake Park Ave
Chicago, IL 60653
Tallmadge Park (Actors Gym)
927 Noyes St
Evanston, IL 60201

Lookingglass Theatre and Actors Gymnasium team up once to again, as part of the Chicago Park District’s Night Out in the Parks, to bring this free, original, circus-infused story that showcases the transformative magic of a simple act of kindness. Conveyed without spoken language, and through dance, clown, and circus, Ice Cream Circus! is designed for all generations and for all language backgrounds.

In case of weather, all performances will move indoors at each park location. Follow us on social media or check back here for any updates! 

We encourage audiences to BYOB (Bring Your Own Blanket) or a lawn chair when attending a Lookingglass Outdoors event.

Sunday, Aug 17 at 5:30 pm

Gill Park (825 W. Sheridan Rd.)

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Tuesday, Aug 19 at 5 pm 

Seneca Park (Lookingglass’s Backyard!)

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Thursday, Aug 21 at 6 pm

Trumbull Park (2400 E. 105th St.)

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Friday, Aug 22 at 6 pm

Kennicott Park(4434 S. Lake Park Ave.)

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Sunday, Aug 24 at 4 pm

Tallmadge Park (Actors Gym)

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Featuring

JULIE MATOLO
JACINDA RATCLIFFE
JORDAN REINWALD
MICHEL RODRIGUEZ CINTRA
 
 

Night Out In The Parks

The first four performances of Ice Cream Circus! are presented as part of the Chicago Park District’s Night Out in the Parks series, supported by the Mayor’s Office and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. The Night Out in the Parks program presents cultural events year-round in neighborhood parks throughout the city. The Chicago Park District in partnership with 100 local artists and organizations, presents engaging events and performances that enhance quality of life across Chicago and amplify the artistic and cultural vibrancy in every neighborhood. Through multiple disciplines, which include theater, music, movies, dance, site-specific work, nature programs, and community festivals, the series aims to support Chicago-based artists, facilitate community-based partnerships and programs, cultivate civic engagement, and ensure equity in access to the arts for all Chicagoans. For more information, please visit the Night Out In The Parks Website.

In Association With

Special Thanks

ComEd Powering the Arts Program