“THE RETURN OF CHINAMAN!”: Comedian Mark Britten, also known as Chinaman, returns to Loonees Comedy Corner for a one-night-only performance. The comic is also known as the voice of seven characters on the anime series “Dragon Ball Z.” His stand-up performance will begin at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 1305 N. Academy Blvd., $11-$64; looneescc.com. 

DON’T TELL COMEDY: The viral comedy series known for its secret locations returns to Colorado Springs. Ticket holders will receive the address for the show the morning of the performance, with this edition taking place inside a fitness studio in the Memorial Park area and featuring a lineup of comedians revealed only when the show begins at 8 p.m. Saturday, $27; donttellcomedy.com. 

“IMPOSSIBLE THINGS”: The intimate show blends card tricks, coin magic, storytelling and mentalism at Cosmo’s Magic Theater for an evening of seemingly impossible illusions. Magician Cosmo Solano will take audiences through his life’s journey in magic at 7 p.m. Saturday, Cosmo’s Magic Theater, 1045 Garden of the Gods Road, $47-$53; cosmosmagictheater.com. 

LUKE THAYER: Comedian Luke Thayer brings his quick wit to Loonees Comedy Corner for four performances over two nights. The nationally touring comic has appeared on “Gotham Comedy Live,” FOX, TruTV and The Food Network. Performances are at 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. Friday and 7 and 9:15 p.m. Saturday, 1305 N. Academy Blvd., $15-$80; looneescc.com.

“CCO IN CONCERT”: Central City Opera’s orchestra celebrates the masters of Italian and German opera. The program features music from soaring overtures and intimate duets to dramatic choruses that showcase some of opera’s most beloved voices. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Central City Opera House, 124 Eureka St., $33.63-$78.47; centralcityopera.org.