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Cirque Kalabanté performs Afrique en Cirque on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 4 p.m. on the main stage at The Vista Center for the Arts, 15660 N. Parkview Place in Surprise. Inspired by life in Guinea, the show combines acrobatics, human pyramids and choreography with live Afro-jazz, percussion and kora. Surprise Arts lists it among its all-ages performances. Follow the city’s event page to the official ticket seller for current prices and availability.
This brief records the information reported on Nov 2, 2026. Opening dates and operating details may have changed.
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The City of Surprise’s Fall 2026 Progress magazine schedules Surprise Party for December 4 and 5, from 5 to 9 p.m. each evening at Surprise Recreation Campus. The city lists the event among its free family celebrations, with Santa visits, holiday activities, entertainment, food and a shopping village. Admission is free; budget separately for food and shopping, and check the city’s event page for the latest program before visiting.
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On Stage Now’s Concert for a Cause runs November 14, 2026, from 5 to 10 p.m. outside Riverboat Bingo, 18300 W. Bell Road in Surprise. Admission is tied to donations: five unexpired canned food items admit one person, while a turkey or new blanket admits two, according to the organizer. The family-friendly event features local bands and supports Valley View Community Food Bank and A New Leaf. Onsite parking is free; see the organizer’s page for other donation options.
Source: On Stage NowSurprise Lake. Area context photograph; the business or event in this story is not pictured. Photo: RandomMainstream · CC0
First Friday Surprise begins its second season on November 6, 2026, from 6 to 9 p.m. outside Arts HQ Gallery, 16126 N. Civic Center Plaza. Admission is free. The organizer lists local artists and makers, live music and food vendors for the evening.
