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20 March 2010, Saturday The Lion King Visually stunning, technically astounding and with a musical score like none other you've ever heard. The entire savannah comes to life and as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. Boston Opera House 539 Washington Street Boston, MA 02111-1718 Tickets: $22.50 to $135 Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays at 7:30pm Fridays at 8:00pm Saturdays at 2:00pm and 8:00pm Sundays at 1:00pm and 6:30pm http://www.ticketmaster.com/Disney-Presents-The-Lion-King-Touring-tickets/artist/820969 Touring the vast reaches of space in “Hubble 3D” Location: New England Aquarium Simons IMAX Theatre Blast into orbit with narrator Leonardo DiCaprio and a brave team of NASA astronauts on a landmark shuttle mission. Experience the power and wonder of space exploration in spectacular IMAX 3D, from the seat-shaking moments of liftoff to the dazzling images of distant galaxies. This family-friendly space adventure brings you alongside astronauts floating above Earth as they perform a series of suspenseful space walks to repair the Hubble telescope--our best link to the far-flung mysteries of outer space. www.neaq.org The Skin of Our Teeth Location: Oberon, Corner of Mass Ave and Arrow Street Join George and Maggie Antrobus, happily married 5,000 years, as they survive Ice Ages, Great Floods, and Apocalypses by the skin of their teeth. Thornton Wilder's Pulitzer prize-winning philosophical comedy reminds us that, in spite of ecological or economic disaster, humankind will always build again. Ticket prices are $10 for the general public; $5 for students, and seniors, free to A.R.T. subscribers. They can be purchased at the Loeb Drama Center or by calling the A.R.T. Box Office at (617) 547-8300 or online at www.americanrepertorytheater.org. Performances are on March 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, and 27 at 7 p.m. Doors and bar will open at 6:30 p.m. http://www.americanrepertorytheater.org/events/show/skin-our-teeth-art-institute Habib Koite & Bamada Time: 8:00pm Location: Somerville Theatre Blessed with a sweet, intimate voice, Malian guitar virtuoso Habib Koité has become one of the leading figures in Afro-pop. Backed by his band, Bamada, he creates a sparkling modern sound that draws on several styles of traditional Malian music along with touches of blues, jazz and rock. http://www.worldmusic.org/concerts_event_indiv.php?p_seq=787 A St. Patrick’s Day Celtic Sojourn with Brian O’Donovan Time: 8:00pm Eastern Standard Location: Sanders Theatre, 45 Quincy Streetm, Cambridge, MA WGBH presents the fifth annual St. Patrick’s Day Celtic Sojourn with Brian O’Donovan on March 20 at 8 p.m. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with traditional Irish music at the beautiful Sanders Theatre in Cambridge. The concert will feature legendary fiddler, Frankie Gavin and his band, De Dannan, guitarist Tony McManus, and up-and-coming harpist, Maeve Gilchrist with Darol Anger, and more! Brian O’Donovan is an emissary for Irish music in the Boston area, hosting the Celtic Sojourn radio show Saturdays at 3p.m.-6 p.m. on WGBH. Ticket prices range $20-$45, WGBH members save 15%. For more information and ticket details please visit www.wgbh.org/celtic. Stephen Petronio Company Time: 8:00pm Location: Institute of Contemporary Art Acclaimed by audiences and critics alike, Stephen Petronio is widely regarded as one of the leading dance makers of his generation. Compelling music, visual art and fashion collide in his adrenaline powered choreography. Celebrating its 25th anniversary season, the company performs the Boston premiere of I Drink the Air Before Me. http://www.worldmusic.org/concerts_event_indiv.php?p_seq=786