Cultural anthropologist and University of Chicago professor Dr. Richard Shweder will deliver a talk titled Some Hazards of Moral Thinking at the Chilmark Public Library on Wednesday, July 29 at 5:30 p.m.

Dr. Shweder, the William Claude Reavis Distinguished Service Professor in the department of comparative human development at the University of Chicago, will discuss the implications of a great moral legend from Orissa, India: Is it permissible to kill one person to save 1,200?

You can bring the kids for the stilt walkers and jugglers, for the popcorn, pizza and face-painting, for all the under-the-big-tent fun that is Cinema Circus at the Chilmark Community Center every Wednesday at 5 p.m. The main act, of course, is the movie. Here to review what’s on the big screen tomorrow — a collection of short films — is Island kid critic Hilary Joie Lowitz.

Haitian Situation

Film producer George Rivera will screen three segments on the situation in Haiti, on Thursday, July 30, at 8 p.m. at the Chilmark Community Center. Mr. Rivera calls Haiti a country long past the point of desperation, resulting in a dangerous level of donor fatigue made all the more significant by the current economic crisis. In 2008 alone, Haiti received $750 million in direct foreign aid. At the same time, the Haitian people survive largely on remittances from relatives living abroad, the majority in the U.S.

The Chappaquiddick Summer Music Festival opens its 14th season on Thursday, July 30, with a recital by internationally acclaimed cellist Inbal Segev, accompanied by pianist Noreen Cassidy-Polera.

Artisans’ Festival on the Cliffs

This Saturday, July 25, the Aquinnah Cultural Center will host their third annual All Native Artisans’ Festival atop Moshup’s masterpiece, the Gay Head Cliffs. Pottery, basketry, painted leathers, dolls, silver jewelry and, of course, plenty of wampum will be on offer, as well as a chance to learn about Martha’s Vineyard Wampanoag culture and history. The festival runs 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For details, call 508-645-7900.