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Celebrate the summer of the beast! Sing and dance, clap along to animal tales, and make your own fabulous beastie in a day of family fun inspired by the furry and feathery creatures in the exhibitions Medieval Beasts and Oudry's Painted Menagerie.
All events are free; no reservations required.
Explore the day's program:
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We Tell Stories presents Aesop's Fables
This renowned multiethnic children's theatre company brings Aesop's fables to life with imaginative costumes, wacky wit, and plenty of audience participation.
11:00–11:50 a.m.
3:45–4:30 p.m.
Museum Courtyard Stage
Japanese Festival Sounds
An amazing fusion of old and new cultures, Japanese Festival Sounds was created by Johnny Mori, the musical director of the Kinnara Taiko group and a member of the well-known contemporary jazz group Hiroshima. Providing an introduction to Japanese music and culture, Mori and his company perform on taiko drums and other ancient and contemporary instruments that vary from small handheld implements to drums several feet in diameter. Don't miss their infamous Lion Dance known as Shishimai.
12:45–1:30 p.m.
5:00–5:45 p.m.
Museum Courtyard Stage
Leon Mobley and Da Lion
This percussive Los Angeles-based group of musicians and dancers explore African rhythms and American funk. Under the guidance of Mobley, a highly respected drummer and musical director, the group reflects a deep knowledge of the cultures of West Africa and the African diaspora.
2:15–3:15 p.m.
Museum Courtyard Stage
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Geri Keams
Navajo storyteller and author Geri Keams presents "Grandmother Spider Brings the Sun" and other Native American tales. Her choice of stories is inspired by the animals in Aesop's fables and Jean-Baptiste Oudry's paintings of Louis XV's menagerie.
10:45–11:30 a.m.
1:45–2:30 p.m.
Museum Lecture Hall
Animal Logic
Enjoy this two-person theatrical vaudeville performance, which explores the connections between humans, especially children, and the diverse world of animals. The duo create humorous stories about the behavior of animals, including Clara the rhinoceros, whose life-size portrait is on view in Oudry's Painted Menagerie.
12:15–1:00 p.m.
3:30–4:15 p.m.
Museum Lecture Hall
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Dragon Knights
Marvel at a magical dragon and a griffin and her keeper, created by French master costumer Valerie Noden, as they take the art of street theater to new heights.
11:30 a.m.–12:10 p.m.
1:30–2:10 p.m.
3:15–3:50 p.m.
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Fantastic Creature-Mania with Elmira Adamian
Become the creator of a one-of-a-kind fantastic creature inspired by the exhibition Medieval Beasts. Draw, color, cut, paste, and construct your very own beast!
10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Museum Courtyard
Beastly Headdresses and Feathered Finery with Ann Closs-Farley
Come get your wild on as you create your own head adornment inspired by the works of art in Oudry's Painted Menagerie.
10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Museum Courtyard
Create a Frame
Decorate a picture frame using animal prints and patterns, then use it to display your favorite postcard-size art.
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
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.
The Family Festival is produced for the J. Paul Getty Museum by Community Arts Resources (CARS).
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