Coming Attractions: 'The Lion King' Performs at The Grove; Music in the LA Zoo

Buyi Zama as "Rafiki" in the opening number of "The Circle of Life"
from THE LION KING Las Vegas. ©2009, Disney. Photo Credit: Joan Marcus.

Cast members from Disney's production of "The Lion King" at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas will be giving free performances at The Grove tomorrow, July 9, at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Performers who have appeared on Broadway as well as traveling productions of the popular Julie Taymor-directed musical based on the equally popular animated film will perform songs including "Circle of Life," "Shadowland," "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" and "Endless Night," alongside the FAME Church Choir of Los Angeles.

The Grove is celebrating "The Lion King Day," and visitors can also create their own "Lion King"-themed mask made from recycled materials with Ann Closs-Farley Designs from 3 p.m.-7 p.m.

Click here for more information about the Las Vegas production of "The Lion King."

Music in the LA Zoo -- World Music Night:

For more animal-themed entertainment, the Los Angeles Zoo is hosting the first of three "Music in the Zoo" evenings tomorrow, July 9, from 6 p.m.-9 p.m.

World Music Night kicks off the series with performers lighting up the night with Middle Eastern, French, Japanese, Mexican, Salsa, Irish and Zimbabwean tunes.

Next up is Classic Rock Night on July 23 and Local Scene Night on Aug. 6.

CC and I had a great time last year. Check out how much fun my then 2-year-old had getting down to Irish and Polynesian music.

Tickets: Members ($12.50 for adults and $7.50 for children ages 6-15); Nonmembers ($16.50 for adults and $10.50 for children ages 6-15.) There is no admission charge for children age 5 and under.