William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe, tells the story of one of the most famous and controversial lawyers of the 20th century. At the center of such cultural and political touchstone events as the defense of the Chicago 8, the Attica Prison riots, the standoff at Wounded Knee, and the Central Park jogger rape case, Kunstler represented accused terrorists and murderers as well as civil rights and anti-war activists.

The Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival’s Cinema Circus, an ongoing series of film and fun designed for children, features a series of shorts this Wednesday, August 19 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Chilmark Community Center. Short subjects include a gorgeous warthog getting his comeuppance, a gentle penguin challenging the profit-focused owners at his zoo, and a young boy who softens the heart of a cranky waitress at his local diner. In The Weatherman, a wacky weatherman refuses to go with the flow when his forecasting machine goes on the fritz.

Poet Sassy Ross will be featured at a wine and cheese reading today, Tuesday, August 18, at 5:30 p.m. at The Yard on Middle Road in Chilmark. Admission is $25 for general seating; $15 for seniors and those under age 30.

Yoga Trunk Show

A trunk show for yoga clothing, skin care products, jewelry and other related items will take place Wednesday, August 19, from 1 to 4:30 p.m. at the Vineyard Haven Yacht Club. Leslie Sterns and FLY Yogainvite all to peruse new clothes from Hard Tail, Bali Dog, Be Present and other designers. Cash and checks only, please.

Challah Baking Class

Joan Nathan, renowned cookbook author and prize-winning culinary expert, will hold a challah baking class on Friday, August 21, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the West Tisbury kitchen of Judith Birsh. It’s hands-on for all 10 participants, to raise money for the Martha’s Vineyard Hebrew Center.