This awe-inspiring performance will have everyone gasping in wonder at the gravity-defying stunts of the professional circus artists. The world-renowned Cirque de la Symphonie troupe of jugglers, dancers, aerial flyers, strongmen, acrobats, and contortionists performs alongside the full Charleston Symphony Orchestra in a show choreographed to classical masterpieces and popular modern music. Sottile Theatre, College of Charleston, 44 George St. Friday, 7:30pm; Saturday, 11am & 7:30pm. $62-$25; $20 student. Matinee,  $39-$19; $15 child under 12. (843)723-7528, www.charlestonsymphony.org