Circus Vargas is back in Orange County and next week it is setting up its big top in Laguna Hills.

The big top will be raised in the mall’s parking lot on June 5. It takes a team of about 20 some seven hours to erect the tent and the seating inside.

In the tradition of the circus, the travelling show features clowns, comedians, flying trapeze artists, jugglers, contortionists and other daredevils. This show’s theme is “Dreaming of Pirates!”’

Children, 45 minutes before the show, can learning juggling, balancing and other circus skills during an interactive pre-show celebration.

Shows are daily from Friday, June 8, through June 17; there are multiple show times on weekends.

On June 9, the circus will host a LifeStream blood donation drive from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. Donors receive a ticket while supplies last. On June 17, dads pay the childs’ ticket price in honor of Father’s Day.

If you go

When: Opens June 8, through June 17, see circusvargas.com for times

Where: Laguna Hills Mall, 24155 Laguna Hills Mall

Cost: Admission starts at $15 for children and $25 for adults

Information: circusvargas.com