On the Ropes

Circo Zero, playing now in SF at Project Artaud Theatre.

After its recent sold-out run, the acrobatic political theatre-dance ensemble returns for more performances of director Keith Hennessy's darkly evocative and haunting Sol Niger (Black Sun). $25 (pay what you can Jan. 23, and low-income discounts this week). Wed-Sat. 8pm. Thru Jan. 26. 450 Florida St. at 17th. (800) 838-3006. www.brownpapertickets.com