Events
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Conversations with Kyle
Join us for “Conversations with Kyle”, an open, drop in conversation for members of the entire community. These informal gatherings offer the opportunity to ask questions and engage directly with...
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Diana Butler Bass
Diana Butler Bass, Ph.D., is an award-winning author, popular speaker, inspiring preacher, and commentator on religion and contemporary spirituality. Her latest book, A Beautiful Year, won the 2026 Wilbur Prize,...
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Play CHQ: Leaf Rubbing
Heinz Beach Heinz Beach -
BLUE MOON
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaThis is the story of legendary lyricist Lorenz Hart (Ethan Hawke) bravely facing the future as his professional and private life both unravel at the opening night party for his...
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Taize and Tea Meditation Worship
Randell Chapel, UCC Headquartersfree -
Chautauqua Chamber Music: ChamberFest Cleveland
Amphitheater AmphitheaterLaunched in 2012 by Cleveland Orchestra principal clarinet emeritus Franklin Cohen and daughter Diana Cohen, concertmaster of the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, ChamberFest Cleveland burst onto the scene with a Big...
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TRAIN DREAMS
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaClint Bentley's superb adaptation of Denis Johnson's beloved novella is the moving portrait of Robert Grainier, (Joel Edgerton) a logger and railroad worker who leads a life of unexpected depth...
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Mike Thornton & The Midnight Quartet
Roe Green Theater CenterMike Thornton, jazz vocalist of grit and sophistication, takes center stage with The Midnight Quartet in a performance charged with high-octane energy and deep blues soul. Blending hard-swinging standards with...
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CHQ Mystic Heart – Sensei Ven. Jissai Prince-Cherry, Zen Buddhism
Presbyterian House Presbyterian HouseVenerable Jissai Prince-Cherry began practicing Zen in 1994. Since then, she has maintained a daily personal practice and regularly participates in group sittings, intensive Zen meditation retreats, and periods of...
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Episcopal Holy Eucharist
Chapel of the Good Shepherd Chapel of the Good ShepherdFree Sunday Event -
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Catholic Mass
Hurlbut Church sanctuary Hurlbut Church sanctuaryfree -
Chautauqua Prays for Peace though Compassion
Hall of Philosophy Grovefree -
The Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde
Amphitheater AmphitheaterThe Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde serves as Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington. In this role, she serves as spiritual leader for the congregations and Episcopal schools in...
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Terry Gordon on Synthetic Polymers: Are we becoming plastic people?
Hurlbut Church sanctuary Hurlbut Church sanctuaryChautauqua Science Group weekly lecture. Terry Gordon, PhD, is Research Professor, Department of Medicine, at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine, where his research program employs both human and animal...
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Service of Blessing and Healing
Randell Chapel, UCC HeadquartersFree -
Alyse Nelson with Vital Voices Fellows
Amphitheater AmphitheaterContinuing a week celebrating “Icons and Instigators: Women Who Change the World,” Chautauqua proudly welcome Alyse Nelson, CEO of Vital Voices, a non-profit founded on the simple idea that nations...
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Play CHQ: Bracelet Making
Bestor Plaza Bestor Plaza -
Gretchen Goldman CEO Union of Concerned Scientists: On Stepping Up and Being Bold: Defending Science and Making Progress in the Current Climate
Smith Wilkes Hall Smith Wilkes HallChautauqua Bird, Tree & Garden Club lunchtime lecture series Gretchen Goldman is an American environmental scientist, policy advocate, and the president of the Union of Concerned Scientists. In 2024 she...
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CHQ Mystic Heart- Sensei Ven. Jissai Prince-Cherry, Zen Buddhism
Hall of Missions Hall of MissionsVenerable Jissai Prince-Cherry began practicing Zen in 1994. Since then, she has maintained a daily personal practice and regularly participates in group sittings, intensive Zen meditation retreats, and periods of...
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CHQ Dialogues
Presbyterian House Presbyterian HouseFree -
English Lawn Bowling Tips
Sports Club, Lawn Bowling Green -
Athenaeum Hotel History Lecture – “Past, Present, and Future of the Athenaeum Hotel.”
Athenaeum Parlor Athenaeum Parlor -
Diana Butler Bass and Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyDiana Butler Bass kicks off the 2026 Interfaith Lecture Series, beginning the Summer Assembly season with a solo lecture on Monday, June 29, 2026. The following day, on Tuesday, June...
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CHQ Dialogues
Everett Jewish Life Center Everett Jewish Life Centerfree -
School of Music Piano Faculty Recital: Jon Nakamatsu w Alexander Kobrin
Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall Elizabeth S. Lenna HallNow in his third decade of touring worldwide, American pianist Jon Nakamatsu continues to draw critical and public acclaim for his intensity, elegance and electrifying solo, concerto and chamber music...
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Play CHQ: Mini Golf
Miller Park Miller Park -
Masters Series Masterclass: Hope is a Strategy – Women’s Leadership in a Time of Uncertainty and Backlash
Hultquist 101 Hultquist 101Following the morning Vital Voices panel in the Amphitheater, Dr. Kakenya Ntaiya speaks about hard-won gains for women and girls who are facing growing resistance, while many leaders grapple with...
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H IS FOR HAWK
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaAfter the sudden death of her father (Brendan Gleeson), Helen (Claire Foy) turns to the ancient art of falconry to navigate her profound loss. As she teaches her goshawk Mabel...
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CHQ Mystic Heart -Labyrinth History and Meditation
Turner (Outside of Building)Bring gate pass. Adjacent to Turner Community Center
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Alicia Olatuja: “Dear Lisa”
Amphitheater AmphitheaterWhen St. Louis native vocalist, composer, educator Alicia Olatuja sings, the world listens. Her aural artistry is a wondrous weave of jazz, blues, gospel, classical, pop and Afropop musical genres....
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NO OTHER CHOICE
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaWhen a man (Lee Byung-Hun) is abruptly laid off by the paper company where he has worked tirelessly for many years, he devises a strategy to secure a new job:...
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Sunrise Paddle – Kayak/SUP
Sports Club, WaterfrontEnjoy the beauty of the lake during our sunrise paddle. This is not a guided tour but an opportunity to rent a kayak, SUP or canoe for an enjoyable hour...
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CHQ Mystic Heart – Sensei Ven. Jissai Prince-Cherry, Zen Buddhism
Presbyterian House Presbyterian HouseVenerable Jissai Prince-Cherry began practicing Zen in 1994. Since then, she has maintained a daily personal practice and regularly participates in group sittings, intensive Zen meditation retreats, and periods of...
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Episcopal Holy Eucharist
Chapel of the Good Shepherd Chapel of the Good ShepherdFree Sunday Event -
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Catholic Mass
Hurlbut Church sanctuary Hurlbut Church sanctuaryfree -
Movement and Meditation with Monte Thompson
Hall of Philosophy GroveMonte Thompson was a professional dancer, and also spent years as a restauranteur. His life was spent on his feet. Now retired, he is interested in continuing to be able...
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Chautauqua Prays for Peace though Compassion
Hall of Philosophy Grovefree -
The Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde
Amphitheater AmphitheaterThe Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde serves as Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington. In this role, she serves as spiritual leader for the congregations and Episcopal schools in...
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School of Music: Opera Conservatory Masterclass with Jonathan Beyer
McKnight Hall McKnight Hall -
Service of Blessing and Healing
Randell Chapel, UCC HeadquartersFree -
Kerri Walsh Jennings and Tara VanDerveer
Amphitheater AmphitheaterContinuing a weeklong celebration of “Icons and Instigators: Women Who Change History,” Chautauqua welcomes two Olympic gold medalists for a conversation on the state of women’s sports, and the outlook...
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Organ Recitals Molly Patrick
Amphitheater AmphitheaterMolly Patrick is an organist originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Her diverse career has brought her to many different places, including six years in Anchorage, Alaska where she was the music...
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Women In Ministry
Hall of Missions Hall of Missionsfree -
Twelve Step Meeting
Hurlbut Marion Lawrancefree -
Chautauqua Lake Science-to-Action Update with Dr. Courtney Wigdahl-Perry and Dr. Allison Hrycik
Smith Wilkes Hall Smith Wilkes HallCome learn about the latest research and actions addressing harmful algae bloom and other environmental issues in Chautauqua Lake. Dr. Allison Hrycik is a research scientist for the Jefferson Project...
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CHQ Dialogues
Presbyterian House Presbyterian Housefree -
Guided Kayak Historic Tour
Sports Club, WaterfrontEnjoy paddling while learning about historic sites along the shores of Chautauqua Institution during this hour-long guided kayak tour. The tour begins and ends at the Sports Club. The cost...
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English Lawn Bowling Tips
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Susannah Heschel
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophySusannah Heschel serves as the Eli M. Black Distinguished Professor and chair of Jewish studies at Dartmouth College and the Gerard Weinstock Visiting Professor of Jewish Studies at Harvard University. Heschel’s scholarship focuses on Jewish thought...
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NO OTHER CHOICE
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaWhen a man (Lee Byung-Hun) is abruptly laid off by the paper company where he has worked tirelessly for many years, he devises a strategy to secure a new job:...
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Islam 101 Khalid and Sabeeha Rehman
Hall of Christ: Sanctuary"Shia-Sunni Sects and Religious Hierarchy"
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CHQ Dialogues
Catholic House Catholic Housefree -
Masters Series Masterclass: Raleigh Ringers
Amphitheater AmphitheaterJoin the Raleigh Ringers for an engaging session that explores the artistry, teamwork, and joy behind one of the world’s premier handbell ensembles. Through discussion and live demonstration, discover how...
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Piano Faculty Master Class: Alexander Kobrin
Sherwood-Marsh 101 -
The Audacity to Lead: Four Women, One Powerful Conversation
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyJoin four accomplished women - a cathedral dean, a university athletic director, an entrepreneurial innovator, and a corporate attorney - for a candid conversation about leadership, resilience, and creating meaningful...
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Play CHQ: Drops on a Penny
Miller Park Miller Park -
Masters Series Masterclass: Agents of Change – A Workshop with Ariela Suster, Founder of SEQUENCE
Hultquist 101 Hultquist 101Following her Amphitheater panel discussion earlier in the week, Vital Voices' Ariela Suster explores what it means to be an agent of change - not in theory, but in your...
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CHQ Mystic Heart – Therapeutic Gong Meditation with Kim Hehr
Hall of Christ: SanctuaryKim Hehr is a lifelong Chautauquan and a certified level 2 teacher of Kundalini Yoga and Meditation. She has been a yoga and meditation practitioner for 30 years and has...
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H IS FOR HAWK
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaAfter the sudden death of her father (Brendan Gleeson), Helen (Claire Foy) turns to the ancient art of falconry to navigate her profound loss. As she teaches her goshawk Mabel...
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CVA Lecture Series: Guerrilla Girls
Smith Wilkes Hall Smith Wilkes HallFrida Kahlo, a founding member of the Guerrilla Girls, presents a one-hour romp through the history of the influential anonymous artist-activist collective from 1985 to today. The Guerrilla Girls use...
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CHQ Dialogues
Lutheran House Lutheran Housefree -
School of Music: Opera Conservatory Presents -“Icons and Instigators”
Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall Elizabeth S. Lenna HallChautauqua Opera Conservatory's 2026 recital season. Inspired by Chautauqua Institutions Week One theme, this program celebrates women whose artistry, ideas, and determination have shaped culture and challenged innovation. Featuring music...
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The Raleigh Ringers
Amphitheater AmphitheaterThe Raleigh Ringers return to Chautauqua for another dazzling performance by one of America’s premier handbell ensembles. Renowned for their virtuosity and showmanship, The Raleigh Ringers bring an extraordinary range...
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NO OTHER CHOICE
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaWhen a man (Lee Byung-Hun) is abruptly laid off by the paper company where he has worked tirelessly for many years, he devises a strategy to secure a new job:...
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CHQ Mystic Heart – Sensei Ven. Jissai Prince-Cherry, Zen Buddhism
Presbyterian House Presbyterian HouseVenerable Jissai Prince-Cherry began practicing Zen in 1994. Since then, she has maintained a daily personal practice and regularly participates in group sittings, intensive Zen meditation retreats, and periods of...
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Episcopal Holy Eucharist
Chapel of the Good Shepherd Chapel of the Good ShepherdFree Sunday Event -
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Catholic Mass
Hurlbut Church sanctuary Hurlbut Church sanctuaryfree -
Chautauqua Prays for Peace though Compassion
Hall of Philosophy Grovefree -
The Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyThe Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde serves as Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington. In this role, she serves as spiritual leader for the congregations and Episcopal schools in...
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Service of Blessing and Healing
Randell Chapel, UCC HeadquartersFree -
Sutton Foster and Kelli O’Hara
Amphitheater AmphitheaterContinuing a weeklong conversation dedicated to “Icons and Instigators: Women Who Change the World,” the Chautauqua Lecture Series is proud to welcome Sutton Foster and Kelli O’Hara, two legendary stars...
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Play CHQ: Slime Making
Bestor Plaza Bestor Plaza -
CTC Theater Chats
Smith Wilkes Hall Smith Wilkes HallTheater Chats (formerly known as Brown Bags) On selected Thursdays at 12:15 p.m., bring lunch to Smith Wilkes Hall and join special guests, including actors, designers, playwrights and more, for...
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CHQ Mystic Heart- Sensei Ven. Jissai Prince-Cherry, Zen Buddhism
Hall of Missions Hall of MissionsVenerable Jissai Prince-Cherry began practicing Zen in 1994. Since then, she has maintained a daily personal practice and regularly participates in group sittings, intensive Zen meditation retreats, and periods of...
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CHQ Dialogues
Everett Jewish Life Center Everett Jewish Life Centerfree -
Duplicate Bridge ABCL Sanctioned
Sports Club Sports ClubDon't have a partner? One will be provided. Game managed by Shelley Dahlie. $10/person.
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English Lawn Bowling Tips
Sports Club, Lawn Bowling Green -
Yolanda Pierce
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyYolanda Pierce is a scholar, writer, womanist theologian and accomplished administrator in higher education. She currently serves as University Distinguished Professor of Religion and Literature and dean of the Vanderbilt...
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H IS FOR HAWK
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaAfter the sudden death of her father (Brendan Gleeson), Helen (Claire Foy) turns to the ancient art of falconry to navigate her profound loss. As she teaches her goshawk Mabel...
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CHQ Dialogues
United Methodist House United Methodist Housefree -
CHQ Dialogues
Baptist House Baptist Housefree -
Chautauqua Theater Company Presents New Play Workshop 1: Ahoy-Hoy by Jenny Stafford
Bratton Theater Bratton TheaterHistory has never been this ridiculous nor this fun! It’s 1876, and Alexander Graham Bell and his archrival, Elisha Gray, compete to save the world from the tyranny of telegraphs....
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Piano Faculty Master Class:Jon Nakamatsu
Sherwood-Marsh 101 -
Play CHQ: Pool Noodle Boats
Heinz Beach Heinz Beach -
Big Splash: Heinz Reopening Celebration
Heinz Beach Heinz BeachCelebrate the grand reopening of Heinz Beach with a Big Splash! We will gather for lemonade and cookies with the CPOA Lake Committee
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NO OTHER CHOICE
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaWhen a man (Lee Byung-Hun) is abruptly laid off by the paper company where he has worked tirelessly for many years, he devises a strategy to secure a new job: he must eliminate his competition. Director Park Chan-wook's deliciously dark comedy is "a zany, all-out crowd-pleaser...exhibits a rare genius with the camera throughout, devising breathtaking...
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Chautauqua Opera Company’s 2026 Sing-In
Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall Elizabeth S. Lenna HallMeet the 2026 Chautauqua Opera Company Young Artists! Join us and hear their voices here first!
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CHQ Dialogues
Disciples of Christ House Disciples of Christ Housefree -
One Night Only: An Evening with Sutton Foster & Kelli O’Hara
Amphitheater AmphitheaterEnjoy a night with Sutton Foster and Kelli O’Hara inspired by the 1962 CBS special “Julie and Carol at Carnegie Hall”— a tribute to Broadway and beyond. Together with Principal Pops Conductor Stuart Chafetz and the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra, Sutton and Kelli pay homage to icons of stage and screen Julie Andrews and Carol Burnett...
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H IS FOR HAWK
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaAfter the sudden death of her father (Brendan Gleeson), Helen (Claire Foy) turns to the ancient art of falconry to navigate her profound loss. As she teaches her goshawk Mabel to hunt and fly free, Helen discovers how deeply she has neglected her own emotions and life. What begins as an act of endurance transforms...
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Sunrise Paddle – Kayak/SUP
Sports Club, WaterfrontEnjoy the beauty of the lake during our sunrise paddle. This is not a guided tour but an opportunity to rent a kayak, SUP or canoe for an enjoyable hour at sunrise. Reservations accepted one day in advance at the Sports Club. Contact sportsclub@chq.org with questions.
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CHQ Mystic Heart – Sensei Ven. Jissai Prince-Cherry, Zen Buddhism
Presbyterian House Presbyterian HouseVenerable Jissai Prince-Cherry began practicing Zen in 1994. Since then, she has maintained a daily personal practice and regularly participates in group sittings, intensive Zen meditation retreats, and periods of residential training including at a Zen monastery in Japan. She works closely with her teacher, Roshi Bodhin Kjolhede, successor to Roshi Philip Kapleau, the founder...
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Episcopal Holy Eucharist
Chapel of the Good Shepherd Chapel of the Good ShepherdFree Sunday Event -
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Catholic Mass
Hurlbut Church sanctuary Hurlbut Church sanctuaryfree -
Movement and Meditation with Monte Thompson
Hall of Philosophy GroveMonte Thompson was a professional dancer, and also spent years as a restauranteur. His life was spent on his feet. Now retired, he is interested in continuing to be able to move easily and gracefully while using breathing and stretching techniques to help quiet his mind and prepare him to face each day with purpose...
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Chautauqua Prays for Peace though Compassion
Hall of Philosophy Grovefree -
Ecumenical Communion Service
Hall of Philosophy Hall of Philosophyfree -
Children’s School 4th of July Parade
Colonnade Steps Colonnade Steps -
School of Music: Opera Conservatory Masterclass with Maxine Davis
McKnight Hall McKnight Hall -
Service of Blessing and Healing
Randell Chapel, UCC HeadquartersFree -
Sylvia Earle
Amphitheater AmphitheaterSylvia Earle is the president and chairman of Mission Blue, an explorer at large at the National Geographic Society, founder of Deep Ocean Exploration and Research Inc. (DOER), chair of the Advisory Council for the Harte Research Institute and former chief scientist of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). A legendary marine biologist and...
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Twelve Step Meeting
Hurlbut Marion Lawrancefree -
CHQ Dialogues
Lutheran House Lutheran Housefree -
Introduction to Jumu’ah Muslim Prayer
Hall of Christ: SanctuaryJumu'ah introduction for visitors is at 12:30 PM. Jumu'ah Service is at 1:05 PM
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English Lawn Bowling Tips
Sports Club, Lawn Bowling Green -
THE DRAMA
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaA happily engaged couple played by Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, is put to the test when an unexpected turn sends their wedding week off the rails. Written and directed by Kristoffer Borgli. "The craft of the picture is impressive. But the film’s wit, daring and overall success is largely owed to the formidable performances by...
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Anna North
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyChautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle — Bog Queen: A Novel by Anna North The latest from New York Times bestselling novelist Anna North—a monumental discovery sets off a clash of worlds, past and present, over the fate of the land that holds us. When a body is found in a bog in northwest England, Agnes,...
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CHQ Dialogues
Unitarian Universalist Fellowshipfree -
CHQ Dialogues
Episcopal Cottage Episcopal Cottagefree -
CHQ Dialogues
Christian Science Housefree -
Chautauqua Theater Company Presents New Play Workshop 1: Ahoy-Hoy by Jenny Stafford
Bratton Theater Bratton TheaterHistory has never been this ridiculous nor this fun! It’s 1876, and Alexander Graham Bell and his archrival, Elisha Gray, compete to save the world from the tyranny of telegraphs. Toiling in their laboratories, skullduggery ensues as the inventors go to extraordinary lengths in their absurd quest for legacy. Who will claim the title? Stranger-than-fiction,...
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School of Music Piano Faculty Recital: Alexander Kobrin
Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall Elizabeth S. Lenna HallCalled the “Van Cliburn of today” by the BBC, pianist Alexander Kobrin has placed himself at the forefront of today's performing musicians. His prize-winning performances have been praised for their brilliant technique, musicality, and emotional engagement with the audience. Mr. Kobrin has taken the top prize in many international competitions, most notably the esteemed Gold...
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Masters Series Masterclass: Meet the Filmmaker – Oceanographer Dr. Sylvia Earle
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaJoin legendary oceanographer Dr. Sylvia Earle for a Chautauqua Cinema documentary screening and talkback in this special Masters Series Meet the Filmmaker event. The “Mission Blue” documentary, which debuted on Netflix in 2014, chronicles Earle’s career and the origins of the initiative, highlighting both the threats facing the ocean and scalable solutions like marine protected...
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Kabbalat Shabbat Service
Miller Park Miller Parkfree -
PROJECT HAIL MARY
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaWhen science teacher Ryland Grace (Ryan Gosling) wakes up alone on a spaceship light years from home he has no recollection of how he got there. As his memory returns he uncovers his mission to save the Earth's sun from a mysterious threat, and discovers that an unexpected alien friendship may be the key. "One...
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Preservation Hall Jazz Band
Amphitheater AmphitheaterAt a moment when musical streams are crossing with unprecedented frequency, it’s crucial to remember that throughout its history, New Orleans has been the point at which sounds and cultures from around the world converge, mingle, and resurface, transformed by the Crescent City’s inimitable spirit and joie de vivre. Nowhere is that idea more vividly...
$50 – $75