Ongoing exhibits “Small Things”:
“Black Cowboys: An American Story”: This exhibit digs into the lives and work of Black men, women and children who worked on Texas ranches from 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.” 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.
Laura Mijangos highlights the “beautiful ordinary” in her new series of paintings depicting mundane tasks of everyday life. Through Feb. 5, Anarte Gallery, 7959 Broadway,
Suite No. 202. Free, anarte gallery09.com.
Swerv O Harold: This selftaught artist uses minimalist imagery to evoke “strong, lasting, emotional attachment” and express a unique, playful style all his own. He has been featured in the San Antonio Current, where he and 20 other artists were
labeled “creatives who are shaping the city’s artistic landscape.” 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Through Feb. 18, Carver Community Cultural Center, 226 N. Hackberry, free, sanantonio.gov.
“Vaqueros de la Cruz del Diablo: Contemporary Photography of the Northern Mexico Cowboy”: The Briscoe Western Art Museum’s big fall show is this exhibit of images photographer Werner Segarra took over the course of 20 years depicting the work and home lives of cowboys in Sonora. A closing event 2-4 p.m. Saturday will feature a discussion with photographer Joel Salcido and Segarra. Through Monday, Briscoe Western Art Museum, 210 W. Market St. $6 to $12; free for children 12 and younger, and active-duty military. 210-299-4499, briscoemuseum. org.
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Rwanda Then & Now: In this Dreamweek event, Rwandan Ambassador Mathilde Mukantabana with be joined by panelists to discuss the nation’s postgenocide work to rebuild. A audience Q&A will follow the discussion. 6 p.m. today, Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, 100 Auditorium Circle. Free, tobincenter.org.
Family
“Secret World Inside You”: Exhibit highlights human health and the inner workings of our bodies through an exploration of the good and bad bacteria that reside within the human microbiome. Through April 10, Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway. $14-$19, wittemuseum.org.