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Performance Oedipus the King, Mama!

A cartoon Elvis holding a microphone and wearing a toga lounges across stacked lettering that read "Oedipus the King Mama!".

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  1. Making Scents of the Ancient World: Pylos Perfume Workshop

    Family

    A child looks on as their mother sniffs a perfume sample labeled "jasmine."
    Select Saturdays and Sundays
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  2. Drag Story Time with Pickle and Bob Baker Marionettes

    Family

    A drag queen in a bright pink tulle dress with big puffy sleeves and a high blond updo tilts her head back and laughs
    Sunday, Sep 14, 2025
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  3. Screening: Made in Hollywood

    Film

    A blond woman in a black t-shirt and gloves opens a blue jewlery box
    Sunday, Sep 21, 2025
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  4. Celebrating Indigenous Peoples' Day 2025

    Event

    A turquoise background with the words "Celebrating Indigenous Peoples' Day" in orange, blue, and green with orange California poppies
    Saturday, Oct 11, 2025
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Featured Exhibitions

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  1. Lines of Connection: Drawing and Printmaking

    Exhibition

    Image featuring three line drawing details, from top left, an eye, a profile face, and wisps.
    Jul 1–Sep 14, 2025
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  2. $3 Bill: Evidence of Queer Lives

    Exhibition

    An assortment of images against a hot pink background, including a blond wig, red underwear, an American flag, a high heel, a bottle of pills, bottles of nail polish, and candy
    Jun 10–Sep 28, 2025
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  3. Going Places: Travel in the Middle Ages

    Exhibition

    Manuscript illumination of two men in a boat traveling on a river. In the background are trees and buildings.
    Sep 2–Nov 30, 2025
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  4. Sculpted Portraits from Ancient Egypt

    Exhibition

    Jan 24, 2024–Jan 25, 2027
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  1. Performances

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    Immerse yourself in a wide array of inspiring performances by world-caliber artists. Getty's programs range from classic to contemporary—including concerts, theater, and dance.

  2. Family Events

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    Celebrate and discover the art and exhibitions at the Getty Museum in events designed to inspire the whole family. Events are offered year-round and are always free!

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Featured Talks

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  1. George Platt Lynes's Probing Stare

    Talk

    Against a dark backdrop, a man wears a black and white full-body leotard with his hands raised to his head, one sits behind his neck and the other drapes across his forehead.
    Saturday, Sep 20, 2025
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  2. Bacchus Uncorked: King Nestor’s Cellar and Wine in the Age of Heroes

    Food

    Two cups of light terracotta with small handle sit on a white background. In the corner, an illustrated logo in red and black of a head wearing a crown of grapes peeking out of a two-handled cup.
    Oct 4 and 5, 2025
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  3. Medieval Road Food: Eating and Drinking on the Go

    Food

    Manuscript illustration of two tables, one with people eating and drinking sedately, the other with drunken revelers, one on the ground, and spilled food and drink on the table.
    Sunday, Oct 12, 2025
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