Happening Wednesday

ART

The Aztec Pantheon and the Art of Empire The first Getty Villa show from outside the ancient Mediterranean is a comprehensive look at Aztec sculpture and artifacts that follows the European attempts to understand the New World through the lens of its own classical past. The Getty Villa, 17985 Pacific Coast Highway, Pacific Palisades. Free with reservations. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (310) 440-7300. www.getty.edu.

BOOKS

Percival Everett The prolific author’s work includes novels such as “Erasure” and “Glyph,” along with collections of poetry and even a children’s book. His latest, “I Am Not Sidney Poitier,” deals with identity. Otis College of Art and Design, 9045 Lincoln Blvd., L.A. 7:30 p.m. Free. www .otis.edu. (310) 665-6892.

POP MUSIC

Bad Religion The seminal punk-rock band celebrates 30 years of anarchy with a string of shows in Southern California and Las Vegas. The band is also recording a live album on the tour, which will be made available as a free download on the Bad Religion website to thank fans for their support. The Adolescents and Punk Is Dead open the show. House of Blues, 8430 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 7:30 p.m. $25. (323) 848-5100. www.houseofblues.com.

Devendra Banhart On his latest recording, “What Will We Be,” L.A.’s reigning beardo folkie steps back from his early, raw intensity with a collection of drifting tunes. For Wednesday’s show, he’ll play with cohorts the Grogs. The Wiltern, 3790 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. $25-$30. 7:30 p.m. (213) 388-1400.