Community Calendar

Deep Wisdom: A Film Journey Underwater With The Humpback Whales
Featuring live musicians and talkback with visionary Jenn Wakefield
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Starts at 7:30pm
Run time: 90 minutes with no intermission
BUY TICKETS HERE: https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/proartsmaui/items/739027/?full-items=yes&flow=1265719

About the Show
Presented by Whale Wise Foundation and ProArts Playhouse

Dive In — Premiere of Deep Wisdom
Join us for the world premiere of Deep Wisdom, a breathtaking 30-minute underwater film from Whale Wise Productions, a Maui-based team of ocean lovers, naturalists, and storytellers dedicated to sharing the wonder of humpback whales and the ocean they call home.
Deep Wisdom is the highly anticipated second film in the series, following Tuning to Peace, which has become a beloved audience favorite on Maui. Created by acclaimed underwater whale photographer and freediver Jenn Wakefield, this new film continues the journey beneath the surface, offering a rare glimpse into the lives of humpback whales through intimate underwater cinematography and an original musical score.
Experience the whales’ world from a perspective few will ever witness—watching them glide effortlessly through shafts of light, interact with one another, and reveal the quiet intelligence and presence that make these animals so extraordinary. More than a film, Deep Wisdom is an immersive encounter that invites audiences to form a deeper connection with the ocean and its most magnificent inhabitants.
Following the screening, stay for a special Talk Story with Jenn Wakefield and the Whale Wise team. Hear behind-the-scenes stories from the making of the film, learn more about these remarkable animals, and join an open conversation about the ocean, conservation, and the inspiration behind the project.
Whether you’re a lifelong ocean enthusiast or simply curious about the natural world, Deep Wisdom promises an unforgettable evening of beauty, wonder, and connection.
Be among the first to experience Deep Wisdom—and discover why audiences fell in love with Tuning to Peace. Get your tickets today.

Ticket Information
Premium Seating:
$53 Extra large and comfy front row seats from A1 to A6 with side tables
Preferred Seating:
$42.40 Best-view seating in either the Front row (seats A7 to A15) OR the front row of any elevated section
Regular Seating:
$37.10
Partially-Obstructed View Seats:
$26.50
$5 OFF for Kama’aina (with Valid Hawai’i State ID)
For information on our Access for All initiative, click HERE: https://proartsmaui.org/access-for-all/

For the 80 Years of Closure Commemoration of when Honouliuli Internment Camp closed, the National Park Service in partnership with the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i, Kinetic Productions, and Pacific Historic Parks, will be bringing special film screenings of "Voices Behind Barbed Wire" on all neighboring islands.

"Voices Behind Barbed Wire", a film by Kinetic Productions, tells the story of Japanese-Americans living in Hawaiʻi after the bombing of Pearl Harbor and how their families were affected by martial law. Following the film will be a panel discussion with Ryan Kawamoto, director of the film, Carole Hayashino, President Emeritus of the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i, Christine Ogura, Superintendent of Honouliuli National Historic Site, and Shelley Yasuhara, a descendant of a Honouliuli incarceree.

In July, in partnership with the Kaua‘i Community College, the film will be shown at the college's Performing Arts Center on Kaua‘i. There will also be a Honouliuli NHS pop-up exhibit display at the Lihue Public Library all month in coordination with the film.

Photo courtesy of Ryan Kawamoto/Kinetic Productions

The Greener Reader Book Club reads and discusses fiction, non-fiction, and science fiction books as well as memoirs and biographies, with the intention of exploring various perspectives and counter-narratives on (past, present and potential) social, cultural, and economic norms and systems, and on the “unspoken complexities of the human heart”. We meet (almost always) on the last Tuesday of every month to read together in silent solidarity, share what else we're reading, and discuss the book of the month. 1-3 times a month we (try to) gather in public green space to read as well. Join us - be the reader you want to see in the world!

Our newsletter: bit.ly/greenerreader

Meet Up Agenda
6-7 pm: Silent Reading and BYO Potluck
7-7:30 pm: Introduce ourselves and 1 thing we’re reading and how it came to us
7:30-8:30 pm: Discuss the book of the month

Since 1976 the Center for Oral History has documented and shared the memories and experiences of Hawaiʻi’s women and men. Engage with stories from Maui’s past and join us to talk story about future directions for oral history work. If you have an interest in conducting oral history interviews, we invite you to join us!

The Honolulu Board of REALTORS®, in partnership with the City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Budget and Fiscal Services Real Property Assessment Division (RPAD), is hosting a series of free open houses to assist Oʻahu homeowners with questions and applications related to property tax assessments, home exemptions and property dedications.

Civility in the Workplace

Diane Petropulos presents “Civility in the Workplace” on Thursday, August 6 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo. This hands-on training covers the financial costs of conflict, the consequences of frustrating workplace behaviors, and how to use collaborative skills to lay the foundation for a civil organization. Learn techniques and tools for immediate use in daily interactions with co-workers, supervisees, and supervisors. Key takeaways include: the impact of conflict avoidance and incivility on performance; techniques and tools for immediate use in daily interactions at work; self-management skills including respectful listening, word choice, and cooling hot buttons. For registration, tuition, and scholarship information for the August 6th training “Civility in the Workplace,” contact Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center at (808) 935-7844 or visit hawaiimediation.org.

Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

CONTACT:
Carol Pacheco at carol@hawaiimediation.org

The Honolulu Board of REALTORS®, in partnership with the City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Budget and Fiscal Services Real Property Assessment Division (RPAD), is hosting a series of free open houses to assist Oʻahu homeowners with questions and applications related to property tax assessments, home exemptions and property dedications.

For the 80 Years of Closure Commemoration of when Honouliuli Internment Camp closed, the National Park Service in partnership with the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i, Kinetic Productions, and Pacific Historic Parks, will be bringing special film screenings of "Voices Behind Barbed Wire" on all neighboring islands.

"Voices Behind Barbed Wire", a film by Kinetic Productions, tells the story of Japanese-Americans living in Hawaiʻi after the bombing of Pearl Harbor and how their families were affected by martial law. Following the film will be a panel discussion with Ryan Kawamoto, director of the film, and Christine Ogura, Superintendent of Honouliuli National Historic Site.

In August, in partnership with Lana‘i Public and School Library, the film will be shown at the Lāna‘i Public and School Library on Lāna‘i. There will also be a Honouliuli NHS pop-up exhibit display at the library all month in coordination with the film.

Photo courtesy of Ryan Kawamoto/Kinetic Productions

The Greener Reader Book Club reads and discusses fiction, non-fiction, and science fiction books as well as memoirs and biographies, with the intention of exploring various perspectives and counter-narratives on (past, present and potential) social, cultural, and economic norms and systems, and on the “unspoken complexities of the human heart”. We meet (almost always) on the last Tuesday of every month to read together in silent solidarity, share what else we're reading, and discuss the book of the month. 1-3 times a month we (try to) gather in public green space to read as well. Join us - be the reader you want to see in the world!

Our newsletter: bit.ly/greenerreader

Meet Up Agenda
6-7 pm: Silent Reading and BYO Potluck
7-7:30 pm: Introduce ourselves and 1 thing we’re reading and how it came to us
7:30-8:30 pm: Discuss the book of the month

Helping your mom with appointments? Picking up meds for your grandpa? Making more check‑in calls than you used to? That’s often how caring for an older loved one begins—and you’re not alone.

Join AARP Hawaiʻi for a free, pau hana conversation. This lightly guided group discussion brings people together to share experiences, exchange practical ideas, and learn about local resources that can make the next steps easier.

Facilitated by Heather Greenwood, University of Hawaii Manoa Extension, Maui Office - Aging and Intergenerational Programs

Limited to 30 participants. Registration required. Refreshments provided