Run Off to See the Circus!

February in Atlanta means circus season. Whether your family is drawn toward an old-fashioned circus experience or a modern extravaganza, you’ll find a show that suits you.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents Legends

The Greatest Show on Earth is coming to downtown Atlanta and then to Gwinnett County. Legends is a legends-themed show packed with performances that include a Unicorn, a Pegasus and a Woolly Mammoth. Plus, one hour before each show, families can meet the performers and see an elephant up close. 800-745-3000. ringling.com
When: Feb. 11-16 at Philips Arena, 1 Philips Dr., Atlanta. Wed., 7:30 p.m.; Thurs., 7:30 p.m.; Fri., 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Mon., 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
When: Feb. 19-Mar. 1 at the Arena at Gwinnett Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Duluth. Thurs., 7:30 p.m.; Fri., 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Sun., 1 p.m. and
5 p.m.
Tickets: $28-$158.

UniverSoul Circus

For a rockin’ musical and theatrical circus experience, don’t miss the UniverSoul show. The high-flying acrobatic acts are accompanied by pop, R&B, hip hop, Latin, jazz and gospel music. This year, catch exciting acts like motorcycle daredevils, tigers jumping through rings of fire, Caribbean limbo dancers, jugglers, trapeze artists and much more. 800-345-7000. universoulcircus.com
When: Feb. 4-Mar. 1, Turner Field Green Parking Lot, 521 Capitol Ave., Atlanta.
Tues.-Fri., 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Sat., noon, 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Sun., 12:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
Tickets: 16-$37.