Video games, dance shows, a parody of high school movies like Heathers—there are plenty of events this week. Here’s some of what we recommend:

Tue 3/27: Throughout April, Chicago Dance Month hosts 60 to 80 dance events throughout the city, beginning with the Kickoff Celebration in Preston Bradley Hall at Chicago Cultural Center (77 E. Randolph). Enjoy performances by companies like Natya Dance Theatre, Deeply Rooted, Cerque Rivera, and more. 4:30-5:30 PM, freeWed 3/28: VGA Gallery’s (2418 W. Bloomingdale) Gun Ballet exhibition examines violence in video games through an artistic lens, showing how game designers use different aesthetic styles of violence to tell a story. Wed 5-8 PM, free