THURSDAY

Comedian Jeff Dunham gets to play with puppets for a living. The popular ventriloquist, who animates such characters as cranky senior citizen Walter, NASCAR-loving Bubba J and Url, a young person who’s constantly on their phone, will stop by The Broadmoor World Arena, 3185 Venetucci Blvd., at 7 p.m. Tickets are $60-$350; broadmoorworldarena.com, axs.com.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY

Think of this Colorado Springs Philharmonic performance as a visual and aural feast. As the orchestra plays Latin music, performers from Troupe Vertigo will soar through aerial acts, contortions and other circus specialties. “Troupe Vertigo: España” comes to Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave., at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $31-$91; pikespeakcenter.com, axs.com.

SUNDAY

For those who never saw acclaimed British singer-songwriter Freddie Mercury and his rock band Queen in the flesh, never fear, there’s always a tribute band. Gary Mullen & The Works is one such group. Mullen took home first place for his Mercury imitation on the British talent show “Stars in Their Eyes” in 2000. And now he tours the globe singing Queen’s hits, including “We are the Champions,” “We Will Rock You,” “Bohemian Rhapsody” and “Another One Bites the Dust.” One Night of Queen comes to Pikes Peak Center at 7 p.m. Tickets are $29.95-$59.95; pikespeakcenter.com, axs.com.

SUNDAY

Steep yourself in fashion from across the globe at Women of the World: An International Fashion Show by Boss Babe Networking. Participants will show off designs from Mexico, Philippines, India and more locales beginning at 3:30 p.m. The show’s at Anthem Live Studios, 945 Garden of the Gods Road. Tickets are $45-$85; 619-871-9025, bossbabenetworking.com.

MONDAY-TUESDAY

Spring and Easter mean the return of “The Thorn.” The Biblical production chronicles the story of Jesus beginning with the creation of the world and moving through time to capture his birth, death and resurrection. The production uses special effects, such as fire, haze and fog and strobing lights to accentuate the storyline. Performances are at 7 p.m., Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave., $52.25-$109; pikespeakcenter, axs.com.

WEDNESDAY-MARCH 17

It was bound to happen — a Cirque du Soleil show on ice. The arena tour “Crystal” debuted in 2017 and follows its lead character, Crystal, as she journeys toward empowerment and through a world where ice skating and acrobatics collide. It’s at Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle, in Denver. Tickets are $45-$155; 1-877-924-7783, ballarena.com, ticketmaster.com.

Cirque du Soleil’s arena tour “Crystal” will be at Ball Arena in Denver Wednesday through March 17. Courtesy Cirque du Soleil

Cirque du Soleil’s “Crystal” will be at Ball Arena in Denver Wednesday through March 17. Courtesy Cirque du Soleil

Comedian Jeff Dunham will stop by The Broadmoor World Arena on Thursday. Courtesy 

“The Thorn” comes to Pikes Peak Center Monday and Tuesday. (Michael Ciaglo, The Gazette)

Michael Ciaglo, The Gazette

“The Thorn” comes to Pikes Peak Center Monday and Tuesday. (Michael Ciaglo, The Gazette)

Michael Ciaglo, The Gazette

Think of this Colorado Springs Philharmonic performance as a visual and aural feast. As the orchestra plays Latin music, performers from Troupe Vertigo will soar through aerial acts, contortions and other circus specialties. “Troupe Vertigo: España” comes to Pikes Peak Center Friday and Saturday. Courtesy Troupe Vertigo