Taking its name from the Tower Building at the intersection of North, Damen, and Milwaukee, which once housed the Coyote Gallery, this multimedia arts event includes a sizable theater and performance segment. Running September 7 through 11, the fifth annual Around the Coyote features nine different productions at Centrum Hall, 1309 N. Ashland, and the Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Division. Admission to all shows is $2; for more information, or to confirm the schedule below (which is subject to last-minute changes and mishaps), call the Coyote hotline at 342-6777.
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A special kickoff event at the Red Dog, 1958 W. North, 10 PM to 4 AM.
Richardson, who specializes in physical clowning (often with a bittersweet edge), performs his commedia-style mask play Harley Keno (Wakes Up). Chopin Theatre, 8:30 PM.
Growing Up Female
John Sudar performs a collection of small plays. Chopin Theatre, 11 PM.
