The Lion King – Thursday, 7:30; Friday, 8pm; Saturday, 2pm and 8pm; and Sunday, 1pm and 6:30pm – Watch as the Serengeti comes to life on stage along with your favorite Disney characters – Simba, Timon, Pumbaa and more – when the six-time Tony Award-winning musical makes its triumphant return to the Durham Performing Arts Center for a month-long production run. Director Julie Taymor brings to life a story filled with hope and adventure set against an amazing backdrop of stunning visuals as well as the extraordinary work of choreographer Garth Fagan and some of Broadway’s most recognizable music, crafted by artists Elton John and Tim Rice. Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St.; $33+; 919-680-2787
The Revelers – Thursday, 7:30pm – Cajun, country, blues and zydeco come together for a powerful tonic of roots music straight from southwest Louisiana – it’s sure to get you moving. Motorco Music Hall, 723 Rigsbee Ave; $12 in advance, $15 at the door
Los Lonely Boys – Thursday, 8pm – Hailing from Texas, this sibling trio will perform their new album, “Revelation.” They stick with the bluesy rock they are known for, but experiment with a few new genres for a fresh sound. The Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St.; $32+; 919-560-3030
brownsville song (b-side for tray) – Thursday-Saturday, 8:15pm – This regional premiere, directed by Jeff Storer, tells the tale of a family coping with loss, taking strength from one another and struggling to find a reason for hope after an act of senseless violence. Manbites Dog Theater, 703 Foster St.; $5-$20; 919-682-3343
Community Campfire – Friday, 7pm – A fireside gathering complete with s’mores. The only work you are responsible for is roasting your marshmallow to golden perfection. Westover Park, 1900 Maryland Ave.; Free; 919-560-4405
Deviant Septet – Friday, 8pm – Seven of New York City’s most versatile and sought-after instrumentalists make up this group. They will be performing new pieces by Duke Ph.D. student composers and their signature rendition of Stravinsky’s masterful “L’Histoire du Soldat.” Baldwin Auditorium, 1336 Campus Dr.; $15+; 919-684-4444
Sunflower Bean – Friday, 9pm – This Brooklyn trio comes to perform their latest album, “Human Ceremony.” They are internationally known for their dynamic live shows and modern-day spin on classic rock ‘n’ roll. The Pinhook, 117 W. Main St.; $8; 919-667-1100
Junior League of Durham & Orange Counties Annual Touch a Truck – Saturday, 10am-2pm – Touch a Truck is an educational community event that provides children with a hands-on opportunity to see and touch heavy machinery and meet the people who build, protect and serve Durham and Orange counties. Additionally, Touch a Truck will have plenty of activities for children of all ages, including dance performances, games, inflatable bounce houses and appearances by local team mascots. Belk at The Streets at Southpoint, 6910 Fayetteville Rd.; $5 per ticket, children 2 and younger are free; 919-682-0449
Tinker Tech Family Workshop – Saturday, 10:30am-noon – In this workshop, parents and kids join forces to code computer creations together. Design an interactive animation that makes silly sounds or make a simple point-and-click arcade game, all using the kid-friendly programming software, Scratch. Museum of Life and Science, 433 W. Murray Ave.; $15, does not include museum admission; 919-220-5429
Flash Chorus – Saturday, doors open at noon – Come sing love songs (“All of Me” by John Legend and “Heart It Races” by Architecture In Helsinki (Covered by Dr Dog)) and enjoy light refreshments on the roof. No singing experience outside of your car or shower is needed. Space is limited, so get your tickets early. The Durham Hotel, 315 E. Chapel Hill St.; $8, children 12 and younger are free; 919-768-8830
The Road to Surrender: The Final Campaigns – Saturday, 1pm – Come learn about The Battle of Averasboro with Mark Smith. There will be lectures by authors and historians each Saturday in March that correspond with the date of a Civil War battle fought in North Carolina. Bennett Place, 4409 Bennett Memorial Rd.; $5, donations accepted; 919-383-4345
Durham History and Music – Saturday, 3-4:30pm and 8-10pm – Come in the afternoon for a viewing of H. Lee Waters’ film, “Movies of Local People (Durham 1936-1942).” Visit again in the evening for a music and film live exhibition with Durham-based Stranger in the Valley of the Kings. Unexposed Microcinema, 105 Hood St., Ste. 5; $5 each, free for students
Spring Egg Dive – Saturday, 5:30-7pm – Dive, splash and swim for eggs to win prizes! All ages and abilities are welcome, and life vests will be provided. Registration is limited. Campus Hills Pool, 2000 S. Alston Ave.; $5-$11; 919-560-4444
Parker Quartet Featuring Kim Kashkashian, Viola – Saturday, 8pm – This Grammy-winning quartet was recently appointed Artists-in-Residence at Harvard University and is quickly becoming well-known for their interpretations of romantic and contemporary works. Baldwin Auditorium, 1336 Campus Dr.; $15+; 919-684-4444
Carolina Soul Spring Records Dance Party – Saturday, 9pm – Celebrate the onset of spring with a sale on records and a dance party featuring hand-selected funk, soul, modern and disco-vinyl. Motorco Music Hall, 723 Rigsbee Ave.; Free
Pie Day Pi K – Sunday, 8am – Celebrate Pi day with this 3.14 kilometer race and a tasty pie from Scratch Bakery at the finish line. Proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity of Durham. Scratch Bakery, 111 Orange St.; $29; 919-349-1719
Spring Food Truck Rodeo – Sunday, noon-4pm – Bring your family and friends out for a gathering of more than 50 food trucks plus local craft beer and enjoy the sounds of tubas, trombones and saxophones when Brooklyn’s PitchBlak Brass Band takes the stage. Durham Central Park, 501 Foster St.; Free; 919-794-8194
Family Day – Sunday, noon-4pm – Explore making art with nontraditional materials and enjoy performances throughout the afternoon. Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, 2001 Campus Dr.; Free; 919-684-5135
Botany Bar Crawl – Sunday, 2-4pm – Join Durham Parks and Recreation and Bull City Ciderworks to learn how plants are used in the making of adult beverages. There will be an outdoor lesson in botany and a tour complete with tastings. Pre-registration is required. Bull City Ciderworks, 113 S. Elizabeth St.; $5-$11; 919-560-4405
John Shelton Reed – Sunday, 2-4pm – Meet the author of the new cookbook, “Barbecue: A Savor the South Cookbook,” while enjoying barbecue and all the fixins’ from North Carolina’s newest whole-hog barbecue joint, Picnic. There will be snacks, desserts, wine and beer on draft (a cash bar will be open as well), and signed copies of the book on sale for $20. Picnic, 1647 Cole Mill Road; $30; 919-908-9128
The Fork Less Traveled Dinner Series – Sunday, 5:30-8pm – This month, join Ricky Moore of Saltbox Seafood Joint for a delicious culinary experience. This dinner series hosted by SEEDS will run through the spring and pairs Durham chefs with local farms and beverage purveyors. SEEDS, 706 Gilbert St.; $60; 919-683-1197
Special Evening with Chris Mann – Sunday, 8pm – This finalist from NBC’s “The Voice” has only achieved greater success since the show. He landed the title role of The Phantom in “The Phantom of the Opera” national Broadway Tour last July and excels in front of a live audience. He will be performing songs from the golden age of Broadway and The Great American Songbook. The Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St.; $27+; 919-560-3030
