Ongoing Exhibits
Presa St. Free, presahouse.com.
“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. $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.
“Father Mark: Lovesick”: Artist Billy Dietz’s solo exhibit of paintings and drawings showcases the dreams of a fictional priest named Father Mark. Through Dec. 31, Brick at Blue Star Arts Complex, 108 Blue Star, Suite 1773. Free, Facebook:
@Brickatbluestar.
“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.
“Orale! The Magical Art of Oaxaca”: This exhibit looks at how contemporary artists are preserving ancestral techniques. It includes works by weavers, potters and carvers. Masks required. Through Sunday, Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway. Included in museum admission, $9-$14 (free for members, and children 3 and younger), wittemuseum.org.
“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. Through Jan. 24, Briscoe Western Art Museum, 210 W. Market St. $6 to $12; free for children 12 and younger, and active-duty military. Info, 210-2994499, briscoemuseum.org.
“Wayne Thiebaud 100”: Exhibit of paintings, prints and drawings commemorate the 100th birthday of the acclaimed American artist, who is best known for his painterly depictions of desserts. Through Jan. 16, Mcnay Art Museum,
6000 N. New Braunfels Ave. $20 (discounts available for teens, students and seniors), mcnayart.org.
Also at the Mcnay: “Street Scene: Cities on Stage”: An exhibit of depictions of urban environments by theater designers and artists. Through Feb. 6.
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WWE Friday Night Smackdown: WWE’S show will bring some of wrestling’s biggest names to town, including Roman Reigns, tag-team champs the Usos and Becky Lych (lineup subject to change). 6:45 p.m. today, AT&T Center, 1 AT&T Center Parkway. $20-$400, attcenter.com.
Mopar car show: The last Alamo City LX Mopar car show of the year is a chance for fans of the Chrysler 300 and the Dodge Charger, Challenger and Magnum to meet with other enthusiasts. 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Tower of the Americas, 739 E César E. Chávez Blvd. Free, toweroftheamericas. com.
Book signing: Gil Dominguez will sign copies of his new book, “This Used to be San Antonio.” The book focuses on iconic landmarks throughout the city, their history and the stories of the people who shaped them. Noon-2 p.m. Sunday, The Twig Book Shop, 306 Pearl Parkway, Suite 106. Free, thetwig.com.
Family
“Doseum Express: Tiny Trains and Trolleys”: The holiday exhibit at the children’s museum features miniature worlds created by artists-in-residence Kallie Cheves, Daniel Rivera, Randall Rudd, Linda Vivenza and Robert Wurzbach and Emily Kinder. Opens Saturday. Through Jan. 2, Doseum, 2800 Broadway. Included in museum’s entry fee, which costs $14 general admission. Info and advance tickets, thedoseum.org.
“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.