There’s a new feminist erotic gift shop in Chicago– Early to Bed, owned by Searah Deysach. The store, at 5232 N. Sheridan, opens Sept. 8. Call (773) 271-1219 or see www.early2bed.com. Deysach said she has collected a selection of sensual and erotic items from all over North America. Her inventory will include many women-made products, some new to the market. She also plans to hold workshops and readings, and welcomes people of all genders and sexual orientations.
It’s a She Thang!, a night of comedy with Suzanne Westenhoefer, Marga Gomez and Jessica Halem with a portion of the proceeds going to LCCP, is Sat., Sept. 15, at Harold Washington Library, 7 p.m., $30, 400 S. State, (773) 233-1207.
Around the Coyote Fall festival of visual and performing arts centers around Wicker Park and runs from Sept. 6-9, (773) 342-6777, www.aroundthecoyote.org.