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Oedipus the King, Mama!

The newest offering in our Outdoor Classical Theater series is Oedipus the King, Mama! A hilarious musical mash-up of Sophocles's Oedipus the King with the music of Elvis Presley.

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    How two Getty interns are helping to honor and preserve Los Angeles’s Black heritage

    Sep 16, 2025

  2. New Documentary Art & Science Collide Premieres Friday, October 17 on PBS

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    The PBS SoCal film brings to life Getty’s iconic PST ART event, where artists and scientists unite to reimagine our world

    Sep 16, 2025

  3. Getty Presents Fourth Annual Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration

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    Events at the Getty Center include music, dancing, poetry, and family activities

    Sep 16, 2025

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