"Mary Oliver: Saved By the Beauty of the World" - (Documentary; 91 minutes) - Mary Oliver believed that paying close attention to the natural world could transform the way we live. This documentary explores the extraordinary life and enduring legacy of one of America's most beloved poets, whose deeply personal reflections on nature, love, and the human spirit have inspired generations of readers. Drawing on rare archival footage, never-before-seen photographs, personal notebooks, and intimate interviews, the film traces Oliver's journey from a solitary childhood to becoming the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of more than 30 collections of poetry and essays. It reveals the people, places, and moments that shaped iconic works such as "Wild Geese" and "The Journey.: Featuring appearances by Maria Shriver, John Waters, and former U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón, along with poetry readings by Helena Bonham Carter, Stephen Colbert, Lucy Dacus, Steve Buscemi, and Oprah Winfrey, this moving documentary celebrates a writer whose words continue to encourage us to slow down, look closely, and find beauty in the everyday. Two shows only! Wednesday, Aug. 5 at 7 p.m, and Thursday, Aug. 6 at 2 p.m. Regular ticket prices apply.

“In an era when arts and humanities are on the back foot, Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World shows the power of literature and nature to save our souls, one grasshopper, one great love, one poem at a time.” – Thelma Adams, AARP

"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" - (PG13; 2 hours, 25 minutes) - With the world no longer remembering who Peter Parker is, Spider-Man finds himself more isolated than ever. As his closest friends move on with lives that no longer include him, Peter throws himself into protecting New York—until a mysterious new threat emerges that challenges everything he thought he knew about being a hero.

Facing an enemy unlike any before—one who can strike without ever being seen—Peter must confront not only an invisible villain, but the personal sacrifices that come with living a life no one else can remember. As the stakes rise, he discovers that the very transformation he fears may be the city's only hope. Spider-Man: A Brand New Day launches an exciting new chapter for Marvel's iconic web-slinger, blending thrilling action, heartfelt emotion, and the enduring reminder that even when the world forgets who you are, true heroes never stop fighting for the people they love. Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2 p.m. (OCAP), Thursday, Aug. 6, 7 p.m., Friday, Aug. 7, 7 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 8, 7 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 9, 2 p.m., Monday, Aug. 10, 7 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 11, 7 p.m., Wednesday. Aug. 12, 2 p.m. (OCAP), Thursday, Aug. 13, 7 p.m.

"When it comes to the primal appeal of Peter Parker the high-flying web-shooting lover boy in his red-and-blue spandex, this is a series that will not quit." – Owen Gleiberman, Variety

"Hadestown: The Musical" - (2 hours, 21 minutes) - The live theater capture of the hit musical Hadestown, which won eight Tony Awards in 2019 including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, featuring the five original principals of the Broadway company. The genre-defying new musical blends modern American folk music with New Orleans-inspired jazz to reimagine a sweeping ancient tale. Following two intertwining love stories — that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone – Hadestown invites audiences on a hell-raising journey to the underworld and back. Two shows only! Wednesday, Aug. 12 at 7 p.m. and Thursday, Aug. 13 at 2 p.m..

“This production feels like a fleeting moment — a reunion of friends and collaborators retelling a myth that is recounted over and over again.” – Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times

Harbor Theater is open for 2 p.m. matinees on Wednesday (OCAP – Open Caption Screening) and Sunday. Shows Monday through Saturday are at 7 p.m. nightly. Tickets are $12 for adults, $8 for children under 18. Member prices are $8 for adults and $6 for children under 18. ADA-mandated Audio Descriptive (AD) and Closed Caption (CC) devices are available for the visually and hearing-impaired. Inquire at the concession stand.

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