Education Wednesdays
Chautauqua Institution wants to say “Thank You!” to those who serve in Chautauqua County K–12 schools for your hard work, dedication and commitment to helping your students grow and learn. And – we want to make sure Chautauqua County students can join us to continue their learning experiences during the summer!
We invite anyone who works or is a student in a Chautauqua County K–12 school to visit us at Chautauqua Institution on one (or all) Wednesdays from June 21 to Aug. 24 at no cost to you.
Obtain Your Education Wednesday Gate Pass Starting June 1
NEW THIS YEAR: To get your Education Wednesday gate pass:
- In person: Visit the Main Gate Welcome Center Ticket Office.
- By phone: Call 716-357-6250.
- Online: (1) Go to tickets.chq.org. (2) Point to Lectures & Daily Tickets. (3) In the Specials section, click Education Wednesdays. Then complete the form to reserve your pass.
Activities on-grounds are great for all ages! Join us for weekly Wednesday events:
- Play CHQ activities from 12–2 p.m. in Bestor Plaza and 4–6 p.m. at Miller Park
- CLSC Young Reader Book Discussions and activity at Alumni Hall at 12:15 p.m.
Come explore the Chautauqua Visual Arts Galleries, enjoy lectures, evening entertainment and more!
The Special Studies experience offers classes for youth and adults in subjects ranging from art, music, photography, culinary arts, religion and philosophy, to fitness, dance, history, literature and writing. Enjoy Chautauqua’s unique learning experience and enrich your mind, body and spirit!
June 25
10:45 a.m. Chautauqua Lecture Series: Sian Leah Beilock | Chautauqua Amphitheater
2 p.m. Interfaith Lecture Series: Uma Viswanathan | Hall of Philosophy
8:15 p.m. Evening Entertainment: Dance All-Star Gala | Chautauqua Amphitheater
July 2
10:45 a.m. Chautauqua Lecture Series: “Johnny Carson at 100″ | Chautauqua Amphitheater
2 p.m. Interfaith Lecture Series: Barry W. Lynn | Hall of Philosophy
8:15 p.m. Evening Entertainment: Lewis Black’s The Rant is Due: Chautauqua | Chautauqua Amphitheater
July 9
10:45 a.m. Chautauqua Lecture Series: Pablo Hernandez Basulto | Chautauqua Amphitheater
2 p.m. Interfaith Lecture Series: Chenxing Han | Hall of Philosophy
8:15 p.m. Evening Entertainment: Malpaso Dance Company | Chautauqua Amphitheater
July 16
10:45 a.m. Chautauqua Lecture Series: Louise Sheiner & Michael R. Strain | Chautauqua Amphitheater
2 p.m. Interfaith Lecture Series: Wajahat Ali with Besheer Mohamed | Hall of Philosophy
8:15 p.m. Evening Entertainment: Bandits on the Run | Chautauqua Amphitheater
July 23
10:45 a.m. Chautauqua Lecture Series: TBD | Chautauqua Amphitheater
2 p.m. Interfaith Lecture Series: Musa al-Gharbi | Hall of Philosophy
8:15 p.m. Evening Entertainment: Ekep Nkwelle | Chautauqua Amphitheater
July 30
10:45 a.m. Chautauqua Lecture Series: Joan Donovan | Chautauqua Amphitheater
2 p.m. Interfaith Lecture Series: Anantanand Rambachan | Hall of Philosophy
8:15 p.m. Evening Entertainment: Miko Marks | Chautauqua Amphitheater
Aug. 6
10:45 a.m. Chautauqua Lecture Series: Carla Hall & Kwame Alexander | Chautauqua Amphitheater
2 p.m. Interfaith Lecture Series: TBD | Hall of Philosophy
8:15 p.m. Evening Entertainment: Chautauqua Opera Company presents Puccini’s La boheme | Chautauqua Amphitheater
Aug. 13
10:45 a.m. Chautauqua Lecture Series: Robin Wright | Chautauqua Amphitheater
2 p.m. Interfaith Lecture Series: Kat Armas | Hall of Philosophy
8:15 p.m. Evening Entertainment: Chautauqua Chamber Music: Canadian Brass | Chautauqua Amphitheater
Aug. 20
10:45 a.m. Chautauqua Lecture Series: Jonathan Zittrain | Chautauqua Amphitheater
2 p.m. Interfaith Lecture Series: Becca Stevens | Hall of Philosophy
8:15 p.m. Evening Entertainment: Nicole Zuraitis | Chautauqua Amphitheater
Dining
Explore all Chautauqua Institution has to offer visitors in the way of year-round restaurants and shops.
Shopping
Take a look at the unique stores and businesses that complement Chautauqua Institution’s offerings.