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 on one (or all) Wednesdays from July 1–August 26 at no cost to you.
Obtain Your Education Wednesday Gate Pass Starting June 9
- 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
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!
July 1
10:45 a.m. Chautauqua Lecture Series: Kerri Walsh Jennings and Tara VanDerver | Chautauqua Amphitheater
2 p.m. Interfaith Lecture Series: Susannah Heschel | Hall of Philosophy
8 p.m. Evening Entertainment: The Raleigh Ringers | Chautauqua Amphitheater
July 8
10:45 a.m. Chautauqua Lecture Series: Jason Riley | Chautauqua Amphitheater
2 p.m. Interfaith Lecture Series: Naomi Riley | Hall of Philosophy
8 p.m. Evening Entertainment: All-Star Dance Gala | Chautauqua Amphitheater
July 15
10:45 a.m. Chautauqua Lecture Series: Ben Harris and James Pethokoukis | Chautauqua Amphitheater
2 p.m. Interfaith Lecture Series: Terrence Johnson | Hall of Philosophy
8 p.m. Evening Entertainment: Alexander Gavrylyuk, piano | Chautauqua Amphitheater
July 22
10:45 a.m. Chautauqua Lecture Series: Ron Gonen | Chautauqua Amphitheater
2 p.m. Interfaith Lecture Series: Rita Nakashima Brock | Hall of Philosophy
8 p.m. Evening Entertainment: Chautauqua Opera Company presents: The Music Shop/A.E. Reverie/Ida by Lamplight | Chautauqua Amphitheater
July 29
10:45 a.m. Chautauqua Lecture Series: Natalie Merchant | Chautauqua Amphitheater
2 p.m. Interfaith Lecture Series: Natalie Wigg-Stevenson | Hall of Philosophy
3:30 p.m. Panel Discussion: Chautauqua Arts Education 101 | Smith Wilkes Hall
8 p.m. Evening Entertainment: Chautauqua School of Dance presents “Wuthering Heights” | Chautauqua Amphitheater
Aug.5
10:45 a.m. Chautauqua Lecture Series: David W. Blight and Tiya Miles | Chautauqua Amphitheater
2 p.m. Interfaith Lecture Series: Cliff Fleet | Hall of Philosophy
8 p.m. Evening Entertainment: Alonzo King LINES Ballet | Chautauqua Amphitheater
Aug. 12
10:45 a.m. Chautauqua Lecture Series: Robert Chatterton Dickson | Chautauqua Amphitheater
2 p.m. Interfaith Lecture Series: Naaborle Sackeyfio | Hall of Philosophy
8 p.m. Evening Entertainment: Chautauqua School of Dance Student Gala II | Chautauqua Amphitheater
Aug. 19
10:45 a.m. Chautauqua Lecture Series: Brian Frank | Chautauqua Amphitheater
2 p.m. Interfaith Lecture Series: Karen Florini | Hall of Philosophy
8 p.m. Evening Entertainment: Preacher Lawson | Chautauqua Amphitheater
Aug. 26
10:45 a.m. Chautauqua Lecture Series: Henry Louis Gates, Jr. | Chautauqua Amphitheater
2 p.m. Interfaith Lecture Series: Amy Bruton Bluemel | Hall of Philosophy
8 p.m. Evening Entertainment: Samara Joy | 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.