Native images

A new exhibit at the Los Altos History Museum features photos of basket makers, dancers, military veterans, motorcyclists and other unconventional portrayals of Native Americans.

“She Sang Me a Good Luck Song: The California Indian Photographs of Dugan Aguilar” includes 28 images by the late photographer, who documented native cultures for over 40 years, as well as videos, photographs and objects representing the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe, with a focus on the 2024 Trail of Truth, in which members of the tribe traveled by horseback from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. to raise awareness of their fight for federal recognition.

The traveling exhibit by Exhibit Envoy runs March 20-June 8. The museum will host a series of exhibit-related programs, beginning with a presentation on “The Trail of Truth” by Charlene Nijmeh, chairwoman of the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe on March 20, 5:30-7 p.m. The event is $15 and free for museum members.

For a full schedule of programs and to register to attend, visit losaltoshistory.org/events.

The art of science

Robots and art collide at two upcoming events at the Mountain View Public Library, both part of this year’s Silicon Valley Reads programming.

FabMo volunteer Gayatri Ratnam will lead adults in crafting Dangly Robots using upcycled fabric on March 18, 6-8 p.m. As seats and materials are limited, registration is required to https://bit.ly/4hcv8XE.

Students in grades 6-12 can contribute their artistic talents to a chalk art mural in the courtyard of the Mountain View Library on March 21, 3:30-5:30 p.m., and help assemble a work of art that celebrates the Silicon Valley Reads selection “Wild Robot.” All skill levels are welcome, and materials and instructions will be provided.

The event is weather permitting. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3DbRmLz.