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International Black Indigenous Circus Week

International Black & Indigenous Circus Week

Cabaret & Nightlife, Circus, Dance, Workshops & Classes

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Black & Indigenous Circus Week is a week-long convening for Black and Indigenous circus artists, and a festival within the festival offering over a dozen full-length shows public events for every audience member!


Learn more about IBICW at https://www.cannonballfestival.org/blackcircusweek2025


Please note -- some IBICW events are ticketed separately! Use this event to sign up for or purchase tickets for the following events, workshops, and performances:


Welcome Kiki


September 15 @ 3:00PM - Christ Church Neighborhood House (CCNH) Great Hall


Panel #1: Artists with TwoSpirit/Agender/Gender fluid Identities - Navigating the Casting Call/Auditon/Performer Experience


September 16 @10:00AM - CCNH Great Hall


Panel #2: Business 101 - LLC vs 501c3


September 17 @10:00AM - CCNH Great Hall


Workshop: Movement Medicine with Chi Akano


September 17 @ 11:00am - CCNH Great Hall


Panel #3: "BIPOC" Your Definition, Your Connection, Your Story


September 18 @ 10:00am - CCNH Great Hall


Workshop: Creative Exploration: Be You, "Not a Cookie Cutter" with ANKOLE


September 18 @ 11:00am, CCNH Theatre


Performance: Palatable by Jared Athias


September 18 @ 6:00pm, CCNH Theatre


Panel #4: Artists with Disabilities


September 19 @ 10:00am - Rebel Arts Movement


Performance: SMASH


September 18 @ 8:00pm - CCNH Theatre


Performance: Family Friendly Extravaganza (show at 1:00pm)


September 20 12:00pm-3:00pm - Smith Playground


Performance: Black Circus After Dark


September 21 @ 11:00pm - Icebox Project Space


IBICW is open to the public to see new shows and support Black & Indigenous artists. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to see incredible artistry and vital stories told through circus arts.

With over 100 offerings from rebellious circus, delicious dance, fearless theatre and activist art to workshops, parties, and more Cannonball pushes the boundaries of live performance at four different venues this Fringe. Come as you are and stay past bedtime at cannonballfestival.org.

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Details
Run Time: 60 mins
Ticket Price: $25

PWYC Options $5+

Venue: Rebel Arts Movement Studio

Dates: September 19, 2025 - September 21, 2025

September 19, 2025 12.00pm

3401 I Street

Suite 305

General Admission: $25

PWYC Options

September 21, 2025 12.00pm

3401 I Street

Suite 305

General Admission: $25

PWYC Options


About the Artist

IBICW is planned and hosted by a Governing Committee of Black/Indigenous Circus Artists. Want to get involved? Email info@rebelartsmovement.org

  • Zelos Marchandt Co-Founder
    Alyssa Bigbee
    Co-Founder
    Ari Salaam
  • Stephanie Morphet
  • Alanna Gibson
  • Ashley Robinson
  • Karen Franzel IBICW Governing Committee Members

Accessibility & Content Considerations

Contact the Fringe Festival Box Office for up to date accessibility information.

This event is appropriate for ages 18+

Covid-19 Safety policy

Masks are required during this event


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