BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Chautauqua Institution - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Chautauqua Institution X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.chq.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Chautauqua Institution REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T131500 DTSTAMP:20260711T033458 CREATED:20260610T181558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T181558Z UID:100979-1782738000-1787922900@www.chq.org SUMMARY:English Lawn Bowling Tips DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/english-lawn-bowling-tips-2/ LOCATION:Sports Club\, Lawn Bowling Green CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Recreation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/070721_EnglishLawnBowling_KT_01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T074500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T074500 DTSTAMP:20260711T033458 CREATED:20260612T201616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T201616Z UID:101194-1783842300-1783842300@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Episcopal Holy Eucharist DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/episcopal-holy-eucharist-13/ LOCATION:Chapel of the Good Shepherd\, Chapel of the Good Shepherd CATEGORIES:Community Group Event,Community Group Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T083000 DTSTAMP:20260711T033458 CREATED:20260612T201715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T193059Z UID:101259-1783845000-1783845000@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Song\, Prayer\, Communion & Meditation. DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/song-prayer-communion-meditation-13/ LOCATION:Hurlbut Church sanctuary\, Hurlbut Church sanctuary CATEGORIES:Community Group Event,Community Group Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T090000 DTSTAMP:20260711T033458 CREATED:20260612T201657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T201657Z UID:101240-1783846800-1783846800@www.chq.org SUMMARY:United Church of Christ Worship Service DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/united-church-of-christ-worship-service-3/ LOCATION:Randell Chapel\, UCC Headquarters CATEGORIES:Community Group Event,Community Group Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T090000 DTSTAMP:20260711T033458 CREATED:20260612T201705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T201705Z UID:101249-1783846800-1783846800@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Episcopal Holy Eucharist DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/episcopal-holy-eucharist-123/ LOCATION:Chapel of the Good Shepherd\, Chapel of the Good Shepherd CATEGORIES:Community Group Event,Community Group Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T093000 DTSTAMP:20260711T033458 CREATED:20260612T203132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T203132Z UID:101269-1783848600-1783848600@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Quaker Worship Service DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/quaker-worship-service-3/ LOCATION:Quaker House CATEGORIES:Community Group Event,Community Group Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T093000 DTSTAMP:20260711T033458 CREATED:20260612T203211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T203211Z UID:101304-1783848600-1783848600@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Unity Service DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/unity-service-3/ LOCATION:Hall of Missions\, Hall of Missions CATEGORIES:Community Group Event,Community Group Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T093000 DTSTAMP:20260711T033458 CREATED:20260612T211720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T211720Z UID:101325-1783848600-1783848600@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Unitarian Universalist Service DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/unitarian-universalist-service-4/ LOCATION:Hall of Philosophy\, Hall of Philosophy CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Faith and Spiritual Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T104500 DTSTAMP:20260711T033458 CREATED:20260101T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T161557Z UID:96937-1783853100-1783853100@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Michael Chan DESCRIPTION:Dr. Michael Chan joined the Concordia College community in June 2022 as the executive director for faith and learning. Prior to that\, he was associate professor of Old Testament at Luther Seminary in St. Paul\, Minnesota. He joined Luther Seminary after completing his Ph.D. at Emory University and a year of research and teaching at the University of Helsinki. He is a graduate of Luther Seminary (M.A. in biblical theology) and Pacific Lutheran University (B.A. in elementary education). Dr. Chan provides leadership and support for the Campus Ministry team; the Dovre Center for Faith and Learning; and the Lorentzsen Center for Faith and Work. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/michael-chan/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week Three (July 11–18),Weekly Themes,CHQ Assembly,Faith and Spiritual Programming,Weekly Chaplains ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Chan-Michael_Chaplain_photo_wk3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T121500 DTSTAMP:20260711T033458 CREATED:20260612T203141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T203141Z UID:101281-1783858500-1783858500@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Twelve Step Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/twelve-step-meeting-34/ LOCATION:Hurlbut Marion Lawrance CATEGORIES:Community Group Event,Community Group Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T140000 DTSTAMP:20260711T033458 CREATED:20251216T181525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T193101Z UID:97191-1783864800-1783864800@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Chautauqua Theater Company Presents FutureNow New Play Lab 1: The Bone Wars DESCRIPTION:Paleontologists O.C. Marsh and Edward Drinker Cope race against each other to uncover the secrets of the prehistoric world. Between them\, they discover and named 136 new species of dinosaurs\, including Stegosaurus\, Triceratops\, Coelophysis\, and Allosaurus. Their rivalry also led to their professional and personal ruin. The Bone Wars brings to life the explosive true story of the legendary rivalry between two American paleontologists in the late 1800s. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-theater-company-presents-drama-league-new-play-1/ LOCATION:Roe Green Theater Center CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Three (July 11–18),Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/CTC_2026_EventPhotos_BoneWards.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T150000 DTSTAMP:20260711T033458 CREATED:20260326T163020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T171613Z UID:98412-1783868400-1783868400@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Troupe Vertigo DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/troupe-vertigo/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Three (July 11–18),Youth Programs and Activities,Family Entertainment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/TroupeVertigo_TV_promo_156.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T150000 DTSTAMP:20260711T033458 CREATED:20260619T020125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T000118Z UID:101594-1783868400-1783868400@www.chq.org SUMMARY:THE SHEEP DETECTIVES DESCRIPTION:George (Hugh Jackman) is a shepherd who reads detective novels to his beloved sheep every night\, assuming they can’t possibly understand. But when a mysterious incident disrupts life on the farm\, the sheep realize they must become the detectives. “Accessible enough for younger viewers without condescending to them\, yet complex enough to engage an adult audience.” -Nell Minow\, RogerEbert.com “Tickles the funnybone\, touches the heart and just may end up as the summer’s sweetest surprise.” -Peter Travers\, The Travers Take (PG\, 109m) URL:https://www.chq.org/event/the-sheep-detectives-2/ LOCATION:Chautauqua Cinema\, Chautauqua Cinema CATEGORIES:Movies,Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Three (July 11–18) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026_Cinema_SheepDetectives.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T153000 DTSTAMP:20260711T033458 CREATED:20260416T191558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T191558Z UID:99076-1783870200-1783870200@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Sony Ton-Aime and Lauren Francis-Sharma DESCRIPTION:Chautauqua Writers’ Center Faculty Reading — Featuring Sony Ton-Aime (Poetry) and Lauren Francis-Sharma (Prose) \nSony Ton-Aime is a Haitian poet\, essayist\, translator\, and Executive Director of Pittsburgh Arts and Lectures. He is the author of the poetry collection\, Konbit (2026\, CMU Press)\, the chapbook\, LaWomann (2019)\, the Haitian Creole translation of Olympic Hero: The Lennox Kilgour’s Story\, and co-founding editor of ID13. His work has appeared and is forthcoming in Artful Dodge\, Cream City Review\, Idaho Review\, Hunger Mountain Review\, and Cleveland Review of Books\, Consequence Forum\, among others. \nA child of Trinidadian immigrants\, Lauren Francis-Sharma is the author of the critically acclaimed novels ’Til the Well Runs Dry (Picador\, 2014)\, and Book of the Little Axe (Grove Atlantic\, 2020)\, which was the 2020 American Library Association’s “Libraries Transform Book Pick” and finalist for the Hurston/Wright Award in Fiction. Casualties of Truth (Grove Atlantic\, 2025)\, her most recent book\, is a riveting literary novel with the sharp edges of a thriller about the abuses of history and the costs of revenge\, set between Washington\, D.C.\, and Johannesburg\, South Africa. \nFrancis-Sharma was a MacDowell fellow and is the Assistant Director of Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference at Middlebury College. She holds a BA from UPENN\, a J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School\, and an MFA from the MFA Program for Writers at Warren Wilson College. She resides near Washington\, DC\, with her family. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/sony-ton-aime-and-lauren-francis-sharma/ LOCATION:Hall of Philosophy\, Hall of Philosophy CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Three (July 11–18),Chautauqua Writers’ Center,Literary Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/WritersCenter_Wk3_2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T160000 DTSTAMP:20260711T033458 CREATED:20260421T161600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T161601Z UID:99118-1783872000-1783872000@www.chq.org SUMMARY:CHQ Mystic Heart -Church of the Wild -Family Friendly DESCRIPTION:Kriss Young Miller and her husband Gary manage the Quaker House. Kriss is a 2022 graduate of Earlham School of Religion with her Master of Arts in Peace and Social Transformation. Kriss is currently a student of Victoria Loorz in the Seminary of the Wild Earth at the Center for Wild Spirituality. She has completed Wild Church Leadership training and is deeply grateful for the opportunity to work to build connections with Chautauquans in the sacred wild. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/church-of-the-wild-with-kriss-miller-3/ LOCATION:Outdoor Classroom CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Three (July 11–18),Faith and Spiritual Programming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/MysticHeart_KrissMiller.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T160000 DTSTAMP:20260711T033458 CREATED:20260622T210109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T141606Z UID:101658-1783872000-1783872000@www.chq.org SUMMARY:New Visitors Orientation DESCRIPTION:Join us for lemonade and cookies at the Orientation for new Chautauquans\, where we warmly welcome you to our vibrant community. This event is designed to introduce you to the rich history\, diverse programs\, and unique experiences that Chautauqua offers. Meet fellow newcomers\, engage with staff\, and learn about the array of cultural\, educational\, and recreational opportunities available. Whether you’re here for a day\, a week\, or the entire season\, this orientation will help you make the most of your visit and feel right at home. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/new-visitors-orientation-3/ LOCATION:Hultquist 101\, Hultquist 101 CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Three (July 11–18) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T163000 DTSTAMP:20260711T033458 CREATED:20260629T223102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T223102Z UID:102052-1783873800-1783873800@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Children's Worship DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/childrens-worship-2/ LOCATION:Hall of Philosophy Grove CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T170000 DTSTAMP:20260711T033458 CREATED:20260622T210126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T210126Z UID:101667-1783875600-1783875600@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Newcomers Reception DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Newcomers Reception\, a welcoming gathering open to all first-time and new visitors to Chautauqua Institution. This lovely event is a chance to meet fellow newcomers\, connect with members of the community\, and learn more about all that Chautauqua has to offer. Guests will enjoy light refreshments while taking in the beautiful lake views\, making it a perfect way to begin your Chautauqua experience. We look forward to welcoming you! URL:https://www.chq.org/event/newcomers-reception-3/ LOCATION:3 Taps CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Three (July 11–18) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/082821_SkyBox_DM_01-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T171500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T171500 DTSTAMP:20260711T033458 CREATED:20260615T211617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T211612Z UID:101353-1783876500-1783876500@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Blessing of the Animals (weather permitting) DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/blessing-of-the-animals-weather-permitting-3/ LOCATION:Hall of Philosophy Grove CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Faith and Spiritual Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T180000 DTSTAMP:20260711T033458 CREATED:20251216T190033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T193100Z UID:97201-1783879200-1783879200@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Chautauqua Theater Company Presents FutureNow New Play Lab 1: The Bone Wars DESCRIPTION:Paleontologists O.C. Marsh and Edward Drinker Cope race against each other to uncover the secrets of the prehistoric world. Between them\, they discover and named 136 new species of dinosaurs\, including Stegosaurus\, Triceratops\, Coelophysis\, and Allosaurus. Their rivalry also led to their professional and personal ruin. The Bone Wars brings to life the explosive true story of the legendary rivalry between two American paleontologists in the late 1800s. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-theater-company-presents-drama-league-new-play-1-5/ LOCATION:Roe Green Theater Center CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Three (July 11–18),Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/CTC_2026_EventPhotos_BoneWards.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T181000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T181000 DTSTAMP:20260711T033458 CREATED:20260619T020127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T000119Z UID:101596-1783879800-1783879800@www.chq.org SUMMARY:THE SHEEP DETECTIVES DESCRIPTION:George (Hugh Jackman) is a shepherd who reads detective novels to his beloved sheep every night\, assuming they can’t possibly understand. But when a mysterious incident disrupts life on the farm\, the sheep realize they must become the detectives. “Accessible enough for younger viewers without condescending to them\, yet complex enough to engage an adult audience.” -Nell Minow\, RogerEbert.com “Tickles the funnybone\, touches the heart and just may end up as the summer’s sweetest surprise.” -Peter Travers\, The Travers Take (PG\, 109m) URL:https://www.chq.org/event/the-sheep-detectives-4/ LOCATION:Chautauqua Cinema\, Chautauqua Cinema CATEGORIES:Movies,Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Three (July 11–18) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026_Cinema_SheepDetectives.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T190000 DTSTAMP:20260711T033458 CREATED:20260213T213012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T151601Z UID:97855-1783882800-1783882800@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Hebrew Congregation\, Shirley Lazarus Sunday Evening Lecture Series: Dr. Robert Wilson-Black DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/hebrew-congregation-shirley-lazarus-sunday-evening-lecture-series-2/ LOCATION:Smith Wilkes Hall\, Smith Wilkes Hall ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/smith_wilkes.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T190000 DTSTAMP:20260711T033458 CREATED:20260513T131620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T181602Z UID:99577-1783882800-1783882800@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Palestine Park Tour DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/palestine-park-tour-12/ LOCATION:Palestine Park\, Palestine Park CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Faith and Spiritual Programming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/071918_Palestine_Park_DM_06.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T200000 DTSTAMP:20260711T033458 CREATED:20260513T130058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T190057Z UID:99556-1783886400-1783886400@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Sacred Song Service DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/sacred-song-service-3/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Three (July 11–18),Faith and Spiritual Programming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/062523_SacredSong_CL_04-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T211500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T211500 DTSTAMP:20260711T033458 CREATED:20260619T020122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T000115Z UID:101590-1783890900-1783890900@www.chq.org SUMMARY:PRESSURE DESCRIPTION:In the tense 72 hours before D-Day\, and with the fate of the free world hanging in the balance\, General Dwight D. Eisenhower (Brendan Fraser) and Captain James Stagg (Andrew Scott) face an impossible choice–launch the largest and most dangerous seaborne invasion in history or risk losing the war altogether. “Less of a traditional war flick than a satisfying chamber piece about how people use and communicate information when the stakes are sky high and groupthink is kicking in. Your dad already has his ticket booked.·”-Philip De Semlyen\, Time Out “Smashing!” -Thelma Adams\, AARP Movies for Grownups (PG-13\, 100m) URL:https://www.chq.org/event/pressure-2/ LOCATION:Chautauqua Cinema\, Chautauqua Cinema CATEGORIES:Movies,Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Three (July 11–18) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026_Cinema_Pressure.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR