Out of Town: Boston

What’s happening the next few weeks:

* The Museum of Fine Arts opens the exhibition “Pharaohs of the Sun: Akhenaten, Nefertiti, Tutankhamen” on Nov. 14. The show focuses on the Amarna Age (1353 to 1336 BC), when Egypt was at its imperial peak. Through Feb. 6. $6 to $17.50. (617) 267-9300.

* The Huntington Theatre presents the world premiere of “The Last Hurrah,” a play the company commissioned based on the life of four-time Boston Mayor James Michael Curley. Adapted and directed by Eric Simonson. Friday-Nov. 30. $36 to $52. 264 Huntington Ave. (617) 266-0800.

* The Boston Lyric Opera opens its 1999-2000 season with Verdi’s “Aida,” running at the Shubert Theatre, 265 Tremont St., Nov. 10, 12, 16 and 19, with matinees Nov. 14 and 21. $28.50 to $108. (617) 542-OPRA.

* “Can You Tell Me How to Get to Sesame Street?” opens at the Boston Children’s Museum on Oct. 29. The brownstone stoop, Big Bird’s nest and dozens of interactive exhibits will be on display through Feb. 27. 300 Congress St. Open daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and on Fridays open until 9 p.m. $7, adults; $6, children; $1 for 1-year-olds; free for infants. (617) 426-8855.