I didn’t know I was a dog person until two years ago, when I got my sweet snugglebug of a rescue lab and learned oh, I am such a dog person. I can’t pass a canine without making the stupidest “aw, puppers!” face. So an event where I can bring my kids and watch rescue pups perform sounds pretty much perfect. I mean sure, Circus Chickendog’s acrobatics, unicyclist Darren Peterson’s juggling skills, and composer Tyler Mabry’s original take on Tchaikovsky’s indelible score will most certainly be a good time. But also, DOGS. – Cat McCarrey
Through Jan. 4