Things to do in Chicago: Dances From the Heart and more Feb. 13-19

The hip-hop troupe GUS Legacy Co. will perform during the Dances from the Heart program. | Thomas Bock Photography

Looking to take in some live entertainment in the week ahead?

We’ve got some suggestions to consider:

Romance & dance

For Valentine’s Day, Dance Chicago presents Dances from the Heart, a showcase of the most romantic works from performers featuring an amazing array of styles. On the program are Visceral Dance Chicago (contemporary), Tre Dumas (tap), Trinity Irish Dancers, RawFunkyStreetFlav (hip-hop), Sophia Sanchez (flamenco), GUS Legacy Co. (hip hop), GG Company (jazz) and Movement Revolution (hip-hop). At 8 p.m. Feb. 15, Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport. Tickets: $31. Visit athenaeumtheatre.org.

Modern piano sounds

Pianist Joep Beving

Dutch pianist Joep Beving celebrates the completion of an album trilogy — “Solipsism” (2015), “Prehension” (2017) and “Henosis” (2019) — on which he explores new territory combining orchestral and electronic sounds alongside familiar piano. Beving is dedicated to composing music with spirituality and interpersonal connection in mind. “If you see music as a living organism,” says Beving, “then it’s something that will always adapt to new circumstances in order to stay present.” At 8:30 p.m. Feb. 14, Constellation, 3111 N. Western. Visit constellation-chicago.com.

Tour the seasons

Jonah Winston plays the title role in “Wake Up, Brother Bear!”

The highly interactive “Wake Up, Brother Bear!” is a fun theater treat for children and parents alike. Written by Janet Stanford and Kathryn Chase Bryer, it’s a journey through the four seasons led by two lovable bears. Full of music and physical activity, it offers children a new way of experiencing storytelling. For ages 6 and under. To March 1 at Chicago Children’s Theatre, 100 S. Racine. Tickets: $22-$32. Visit chicagochildrenstheatre.org.

Gambling with love

“The Queen of Spades”

Lyric Opera is staging a new-to-Chicago work, Tchaikovsky’s “The Queen of Spades,” a romantic thriller that follows Gherman (Brandon Jovanovich), an unhappy soldier and obsessed gambler desperate to know the secret of winning at cards. In a work filled with passion and grandeur, the obsession spells doom for him and his long-suffering love Lisa (Sandra Radvanovsky). Ben Davis directs; Sir Andrew Davis conducts the Lyric Opera Orchestra and Chorus. From Feb. 15-March 1 at Lyric Opera of Chicago, 20 N. Wacker. Tickets: $39-$299. Visit lyricopera.org.

Midwest roots

Chicago Farmer

Chicago Farmer (aka Cody Diekhoff) tours behind his new album “Flyover Country,” a continuation of what the Delavan, Illinois, native does best — clever and heartfelt songwriting that looks at the fabric of the Midwest. Pokey LaFarge, another songwriter with Midwest roots, says: “Chicago Farmer represents the best qualities of Midwestern U.S.A. His lyrics, his stories and his heart are true.” Chicago Farmer performs with his band The Fieldnotes: Jaik Willis, Cody Jensen, & Cosmic Charlie Harris. Josh Huber opens the show at 8:30 p.m. Feb. 15, FitzGerald’s, 6615 W. Roosevelt, Berwyn. Tickets: $15, $18. Visit fitzgeraldsnightclub.com.

Gospel classics reborn

Adrian Dunn

The Black Music Matters Tour features musician and social justice advocate Adrian Dunn, whose latest album, “Redemption: Live,” is a collection of spiritual and gospel songs that redefine and modernize the genre’s historical roots. With these rearranged versions of classics such as “Wade in the Water” and “Precious Lord,” Dunn says his goal “is to connect with the community through meaningful music. Each of these songs has a special meaning, not only to me as an African American, but because their powerful messages still resonate today.” Dunn is joined by the Adrian Dunn Singers and the Rise Orchestra. At 7:30 p.m. Feb. 16, Logan Center for the Arts, 915 E. 60th. Tickets: $20-$50. Visit adriandunn.com.

Amour at iO

Las Tinas

The improv haven iO Theater has a month’s worth of Valentine-themed shows beginning with “My Valentine from Hell” (Feb. 14, $16) featuring twisted stories of dates gone horribly wrong. Las Tinas offers its improvised telenovela “Happy Valen-tinas Day” (To Feb. 28, $16). In “Fudge in Love,” the improv trio Fudge spends the month with guest artists they love including Erin Keif, TJ Jagodowski and Dina Facklis (To Feb. 25, $12). “Hot Seat: Steamy Valentines Edition” is loaded with steamy confessions (Feb. 14, $16). And finally, “51 First Dates” (Feb. 16, $12) shows you just how bad a first date can be. At iO Theater, 1501 N. Kingsbury. Visit ioimprov.com.

Immigrant artists

“Sunset on the American Dream,” by Eugenia Cheng, part of “In Flux.”

The large-scale, multidisciplinary exhibition “In Flux: Chicago Artists and Immigration” highlights the influence and impact of immigrant artists on Chicago. With pieces by more than 20 contemporary artists, the exhibit illustrates a living and evolving legacy between past and present work by Chicago immigrants in art and design. From Feb. 15-May 10, Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington. Admission is free. Visit chicagoculturalcenter.org.

Theater for all

Here’s the time to gorge on Chicago theater. The League of Chicago Theatres and Choose Chicago once again have organized Chicago Theatre Week, the annual celebration of our town’s rich theater scene. More than 100 theaters, both big and small, are participating. Whether it’s musical, comedy or drama, there’s something for everyone. Tickets are $30, $15 or less. For a complete list of participating theaters, visit chicagoplays.com.