Cirque du Soleil “Corteo” at Moda Center

Cirque du Soleil presents “Corteo” at Portland’s Moda Center, 1 Center Court St., Portland, March 9 to 12. Taking its title from the Italian word for “cortège,” or procession, Corteo offers a parade of entertainments in a carnivalesque atmosphere. While all of the show’s principal characters are clowns, the 62-member cast, from more than a dozen countries, also features aerialists, acrobats, musicians, jugglers, contortionists, hoopers and gymnasts in addition to its many jesters. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. March 9, 10 and 11; 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. March 11; and 1 and 5 p.m. March 12. Tickets ($39 to $135) are available at ticketmaster.com/artist/30809?venueId=123078.