It’s a constant balancing act

China’s Golden Dragon Acrobats are known for spectacular presentations that combine gravity-defying balancing acts, high-flying acrobatics, dance and scenic splendor. Expect more of this dynamic mix of centuries-old tradition and contemporary technique as the troupe revisits the Southland.

Golden Dragon Acrobats, Haugh Performing Arts Center, Citrus Community College, 1000 W. Foothill Blvd., Glendora. 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. Saturday (one-hour family matinees). $6. Also 8 p.m. Saturday (full show). $26; age 16 and under, $13. (626) 963-9411; www.haughpac.com

* Smothers Theatre, Pepperdine University, 24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu. 2 p.m. Sunday. $35 (sold out). (310) 506-4522; www.pepperdine.edu/arts

* Fred Kavli Theatre, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. 7:30 p.m. Monday. $24 to $44. (805) 449-2787, (805) 583-8700; www.ticketmaster.com