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Enjoy a day of unfettered fun inspired by the furred and feathered beasts in the exhibition Oudry's Painted Menagerie. This free daylong festival presents fantastic stilt-walking creatures, tales from Aesop's fables, hands-on workshops, music, and dance.
All events are free; no reservations required.
Explore the day's program:
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Rangoli Dance Company
Through percussive footwork and masterful expressive gesture, The Rangoli Dance Company, under the direction of founder Malathi Iyengar, presents a side of India rarely seen on the Western stage. At the Getty Center, this critically acclaimed company presents "Punkyakoti," a folk tale about a truthful cow and a tiger. The company, which is based in Los Angeles, will be joined by dancers who are visiting from India.
11:00–11:45 a.m.
Museum Courtyard Stage
We Tell Stories
This renowned multiethnic children's theater company brings Aesop's fables to life with imaginative costumes, wacky wit, and plenty of audience participation.
12:30–1:20 p.m.
3:30–4:20 p.m.
Museum Courtyard Stage
Gamelan Burat Wangi
The premier Balinese music and dance ensemble in Southern California, Gamelan Burat Wangi ("Fragrant Offering") presents an elegant fusion of ancient traditions and contemporary sensibilities.
2:00–2:50 p.m.
Museum Courtyard Stage
Eagle Spirit Dancers
Founded by Benjamin Hale, the Eagle Spirit Dancers perform works from North American Indian tribes of the Northwest, Southwest, and Great Plains. Today they present stories, songs, and dances that reflect and imitate our environment and the animal realm.
4:50–5:40 p.m.
Museum Courtyard Stage
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Rhythms of the Village
Rhythms of the Village founder Onochie Chukwurah performs animal folktales from Africa to music by the Rhythms of the Village drummers.
10:30–11:15 a.m.
1:30–2:15 p.m.
Museum Lecture Hall
Animal Logic
Enjoy this two-person theatrical vaudeville performance that explores the connections between humans, especially children, and the diverse world of animals. Performers Joe Fria and Guilford Adams create humorous stories about the animal behavior, including Clara the rhinoceros, the star of Oudry's Painted Menagerie. Animal Logic is directed by Corey Madden, written by Laural Meade, and presented by the Center Theatre Group's P.L.A.Y. Program (Performing for the Los Angeles Youth).
12:00–12:55 p.m.
3:00–3:55 p.m.
Museum Lecture Hall
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Animal Mask Making with Elmira Adamian
Become the creator of a one-of-a-kind animal mask inspired by the exhibition Oudry's Painted Menagerie. Draw, color, collage, and wear your creation!
10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Museum Courtyard
Beastly Headdresses and Feathered Finery with Ann Closs-Farley
Come get your wild on. Create your own head adornment inspired by the paintings in Oudry's Painted Menagerie.
10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Museum Courtyard
Create and Send Your Own Postcard
Create a souvenir of your visit to the Getty Museum using postcards, paintbrush pens, and stamps. We will mail your postcard anywhere in the world!
10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Getty Research Institute lawn
Create a Frame
Decorate a picture frame using animal prints and patterns, then use them to display your favorite postcard-size art.
10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Museum Courtyard
The Family Festival is produced for the J. Paul Getty Museum by Community Arts Resources (CARS).
How to Get Here
The Getty Center is located at 1200 Getty Center Drive in Los Angeles, California, approximately 12 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles. Parking is $8 per car and subject to availability. See Hours, Directions, Parking for directions and parking information.
More Family Fun!
There's more free fun in store for families at the Getty Center and the Getty Villa. See Tips for Families for all kid-friendly programs.
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