Things to do in Chicago March March 12-18

“Decadance/Chicago” is being presented by Hubbard Street Dance Chicago. | Todd Rosenberg Photography

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

We’ve got some suggestions to consider:

Dance masters

Israeli choreographer Ohad Naharin has had a long partnership with Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, which has given the company many interesting works to show off its talented dancers. The company is now performing its sixth piece from Naharin, the evening-length work “Decadance/Chicago.” Curated specifically for Hubbard Street, it features excerpts from the choreographer’s most popular pieces including “Sadeh21,” “Naharin’s Virus,” “Minus 16” and more. From March 12-15, at Harris Theater, 205 E. Randolph. Tickets: $25-$110. Visit hubbardstreetdance.com

A Cuban mix

Yilian Canizares (left) and Omar Sosa of Aguas Trio.

Cuban pianist Omar Sosa and Cuban violinist-vocalist Yilian Cañizares have come together to create Aguas Trio, an inventive mix of the artists’ Afro-Cuban roots, classical music and jazz. Also featuring Venezuelan percussionist Gustavo Ovalles, Aguas Trio reflects the perspectives of two generations of Cuban artists living outside their homeland, interpreting their traditions in subtle and unique ways. This is the group’s Chicago debut. At 8 and 10 p.m. March 13, Jazz Showcase, 806 S. Plymouth Court. Tickets: $25, $40. Visit jazzshowcase.com.

Playing with cards

Shin Lim

Shin Lim is the 2015 world FISM Champion for close-up card magic and winner of “America’s Got Talent” Season 13 and “America’s Got Talent: The Champions.” A self-proclaimed “sleight-of-hand artist,” Lim admits that he is actually not a magician, nor a wizard, and has no intention of lying to the audience. His carefully self-choreographed routines combine dexterity, precision and are truly mind-boggling. At 7:30 p.m. March 14, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells. Tickets: $55+. Visit auditoriumtheatre.org.

Meet the composer

Jason Narducy

Jason Narducy is the composer behind the songs in The House Theatre of Chicago’s new musical “Verböten,” which is inspired by his own teenage punk-rock band years. Fans can now spend an evening with a grown-up Narducy as he shares songs and personal stories of his own multi-decade musical journey. Today, he plays bass in both the Bob Mould Band and Superchunk, and fronts Split Single, with whom he’s recorded two albums with a rotating cast of musicians, including Jon Wurster, Spoon’s Britt Daniel, Wilco’s John Stirratt and R.E.M.’s Mike Mills. At 8 p.m. March 14, Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Division. Tickets: $40. Visit thehousetheatre.com.

Life on the Plains

A war shirt from “The Apsáalooke Women and Warriors.”

“The Apsáalooke Women and Warriors” exhibit is an in-depth and educational look into the beliefs, values and history of the Apsáalooke people of the Northern Plains. Working alongside curator Nina Sanders, 18 Apsáalooke collaborators brought their knowledge and artistry to the exhibit. This vibrant Native American culture is brought to life via cultural materials such as 100-year-old shields and war shirts, a nine-foot modern tipi, beaded regalia displayed on a lifesize horse model and much more. From March 13-April 4 at The Field Museum, 1400 S. Lake Shore. Tickets: $17-$26. Visit fieldmuseum.org.

Detail-rich songs

Spanish Love Songs

On Spanish Love Songs’ 2018 album “Schmaltz,” singer-guitarist Dylan Slocum’s rawly honest lyrics enhanced the band’s rousing brand of indie punk. The songs on the band’s new album, “Brave Faces Everywhere,” experiment with more traditional song structures that have an undeniable power with lyrics rooted in stories from America’s small towns and urban jungles. Also on the bill are The Wonder Years, Free Throw and Pool Kids. At 5 p.m. March 15, Concord Music Hall, 2047 N. Milwaukee. Tickets: $25. Visit concordmusichall.com.

Plan your garden

Chicago Flower and Garden Show

Winter may be lingering but spring is just around the corner at the Chicago Flower and Garden Show. Featured are gardens, cooking demonstrations, vendors, seminars and a kid’s activity garden. It’s the place to harvest ideas and inspiration for a head start on planning a fabulous summer garden. From March 18-22 at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand. Tickets: $5-$20. Visit chicagoflower.com.

Mary Houlihan is a local freelance writer.