Performing arts Ongoing exhibits
“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”: Roald Dahl’s classic story comes to life once again. The play will feature classic songs from the original 1971 film alongside several new compositions from the songwriters of “Hairspray.” 8 p.m. today, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Majestic Theatre, 224 E. Houston St. $45-$125, majesticempire.com.
Exhibits
“Celebratión a la Virgen de Guadalupe”: Annual exhibit features paintings, sculpture, jewelry and folk art inspired by the Virgin of Guadalupe. Participating artists include Henry de Leon, Monica Estrada-saldaña, Irma Hernandez and Gigi Morales. Opening reception features an art market. Opening reception 4-7 p.m. Sunday. Through Thursday and Jan. 3-13, Centro Cultural Aztlan, 1800 Fredericksburg Road, Suite 103. Free, Facebook: @Centroculturalaztlan. “40 Years, 40 Stories: Treasures and New Discoveries in SAMA’S Collections”: The San Antonio Museum of Art is marking its 40th anniversary highlighting works that have not been shown recently, including a recently restored portrait of Mary, Lady Arundell of Wardour by Joshua Reynolds and “Peach Blossom Spring,” a Chinese hand scroll dating to the late 16th or early 17th century. Through
Jan. 2, San Antonio Museum of Art, 200 W. Jones Ave. $10-$20; free for members and children 12 and younger (discounts available), samuseum.org.
“Black Cowboys: An American Story”: This exhibit digs into the lives and work of Black men, women and children who worked on Texas ranches before the Civil War through the turn of the 20th century. Through April, Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway. Regular museum admission $9 to $14; $4 to $19 for see-it-all admission including “The Secret World Inside You.” Info, wittemuseum.org.
“Nature, Power and Maya Royals”: Exhibition features 34 objects and works of art discovered by University of Texas at San Antonio researchers at two royal Maya burial sites at the ancient city of Buenavista del Cayo, Belize. They are being presented to the public for the first time. Through Feb. 27, San Antonio Museum of Art, 200 W. Jones Ave. Included with regular admission, $10-$20, samuseum.org.
“Vaqueros de la Cruz del Diablo: Contemporary Photography of