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  • Church of the Wild

    Outdoor Classroom

    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...

    Free Sunday Event
  • Orientation for New Chautauquans

    Hultquist 101 Hultquist 101

    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 acquaint you with the...

  • Palestine Park Tour

    Palestine Park Palestine Park

    "A Journey Through the Holy Land in the times of Jesus"

    Free Sunday Event
  • SOUNDTRACK TO A COUP D’ETAT

    Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua Cinema

    United Nations, 1960: the Global South ignites a political earthquake, jazz musicians Abbey Lincoln and Max Roach crash the Security Council, Nikita Khrushchev bangs his shoe, and the U.S. State...

    $10 – $14
  • FLOW

    Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua Cinema

    This Latvian Oscar Winner for Best Animated Feature follows a courageous cat after his home is devastated by a great flood. Teaming up with a capybara, a lemur, a bird,...

    $10 – $14
  • Episcopal Holy Eucharist

    Chapel of the Good Shepherd Chapel of the Good Shepherd

    Episcopal Holy Eucharist

    Free
  • Daily Word Meditation

    Hall of Missions Hall of Missions

    (Programmed by Unity of Chautauqua)

    Free
  • Movement and Meditation with Monte Thompson

    Hall of Philosophy Grove

    Monte 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...

    free
  • Catholic Mass

    Chapel of the Good Shepherd Chapel of the Good Shepherd

    Catholic Mass

    Free
  • Sister Teresa Maya

    Amphitheater Amphitheater

    Sister Teresa Maya is a member of the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio. She has served as teacher, history professor, administrator, leader, facilitator...

    Free
  • Maggie Smith & Kwame Alexander

    Amphitheater Amphitheater

    NOTE: Previously announced conversation partner LeVar Burton is unable to travel to Chautauqua at this time, and we wish him all the best. Honoring a shared mission to change the...

    $30
  • CLSC Book Discussion

    Alumni Hall Porch Alumni Hall Porch

    Presenters Steven Pallie and Toby Schermerhorn will lead a community discussion on our Week Seven CLSC selection Mỹ Documents by Kevin Nguyen.

  • CLSC Young Readers Book Discussion

    Alumni Hall Porch Alumni Hall Porch

    Presenters Anne Pekrul and Mary Pat McFarland will lead a community discussion on our Week Seven CLSC Young Readers selections J vs. K by Kwame Alexander and Nic Blake and the Remarkables by Angie Thomas.

  • Liz Bucar

    Hall of Philosophy Hall of Philosophy

    Liz Bucar is a leading expert in religious ethics, a professor of religion at Northeastern University, and a prizewinning author. Her writing, teaching, and public lectures cover a wide range of topics—from sexual reassignment surgery to the politics of religious clothing--but generally focus on how a deeper understanding religious difference can change our sense of...

    $19.00
  • “How Sweet the Sound: A Visual Interpretation by Charly Palmer” exhibition opening reception and artist talk

    CVA: Arts Quad

    "How Sweet the Sound: A Visual Interpretation by Charly Palmer" exhibition opening reception and artist talk. Exhibition runs August 4-15. Charly Palmer's illustrations are featured in the book "How Sweet the Sound", written by Kwame Alexander, Chautauqua's Michael I. Rudell Artistic Director of Literary Arts and Writer in Residence. Charly Palmer is a renowned award-winning...

  • Ted Deutch

    Hall of Philosophy Hall of Philosophy

    CEO of American Jewish Committee

  • Chautauqua Chamber Music: Trio Bohémo

    Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall

    Trio Bohémo is a dynamic chamber ensemble known for passion, precision and engaging performances. Hailing from the Czech Republic, the trio brings fresh interpretations to both classical and modern repertoire. Their artistry and synergy have earned them accolades at international competitions and festivals. Trio Bohémo continues to captivate audiences worldwide with their dedication to musical...

  • CHQ @ 150 – ALL RISE

    Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua Cinema

    Celebrate the sesquicentennial of our iconic institution, while exploring the ever-evolving definition of democracy through powerful stories and performances that have unfolded here, with a stirring performance of Wynton Marsalis' All Rise and appearances by Kathryn Hahn, Kwame Alexander, Misty Copeland and more. (NR, 55m)

    Free Admission
  • Play CHQ: Art and Nature Meet

    Miller Park Miller Park

    Play CHQ invites families to discover, create, and play together all season long! Enjoy a variety of engaging activities including games, crafts, STEM experiments, and more at pop-up locations throughout the Chautauqua grounds. In case of inclement weather, all Play CHQ events will be relocated to Sheldon Hall of Education, Room 202.

  • Men’s Softball League

    Sharpe Field Sharpe Field

    Interested in playing slow pitch softball? Contact co-commissioner Wes Delancey at markernalt21@gmail.com to be added to a team roster. Fee per team for league play.

  • FLOW

    Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua Cinema

    This Latvian Oscar Winner for Best Animated Feature follows a courageous cat after his home is devastated by a great flood. Teaming up with a capybara, a lemur, a bird, and a dog they must rely on trust, courage, and wits to survive the perils of a newly aquatic planet. "A film full of wonders...

    $10 – $14
  • Houston Ballet II with Students from Chautauqua School of Dance

    Amphitheater Amphitheater

    Houston Ballet II is the second company of Houston Ballet, America’s fourth-largest ballet company. Comprised of a stellar array of ballet students from around the world, Houston Ballet II members perform a diverse range of works, including excerpts from classics like The Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, and The Nutcracker, Balanchine ballets, and contemporary works by...

    $54 – $64
  • SOUNDTRACK TO A COUP D’ETAT

    Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua Cinema

    United Nations, 1960: the Global South ignites a political earthquake, jazz musicians Abbey Lincoln and Max Roach crash the Security Council, Nikita Khrushchev bangs his shoe, and the U.S. State Department sends Louis Armstrong to Congo to deflect attention from a CIA-backed coup. Director Johan Grimonprez's magnificent essay film captures the moment when African politics...

    $10 – $14
  • CHQ Mystic Heart: Kainat Felicia Norton & Muinuddin Charles Smith

    Presbyterian Chapel

    : Kainat Felicia Norton and Muinuddin Charles Smith are senior Sufi teachers, retreat guides, and interfaith ministers within the Inayati Sufi Order. Together they founded and facilitate the Light of Guidance Center for Sufi Studies in New York City. Charles teaches leadership and sustainability studies at Hofstra University and Felicia teaches at the United Nations...

  • Episcopal Holy Eucharist

    Chapel of the Good Shepherd Chapel of the Good Shepherd

    Episcopal Holy Eucharist

    Free
  • Daily Word Meditation

    Hall of Missions Hall of Missions

    (Programmed by Unity of Chautauqua)

    Free
  • Catholic Mass

    Chapel of the Good Shepherd Chapel of the Good Shepherd

    Catholic Mass

    Free
  • Sister Teresa Maya

    Amphitheater Amphitheater

    Sister Teresa Maya is a member of the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio. She has served as teacher, history professor, administrator, leader, facilitator...

    Free
  • Ada Calhoun & Kwame Alexander

    Amphitheater Amphitheater

    Ada Calhoun’s career, the Village Voice noted in 2015, “can seem as though it were cobbled together from the resumés of three ambitious journalists.” Calhoun is a reporter, essayist, memoirist,...

    $30
  • CHQ Dialogues

    Presbyterian House Presbyterian House
    Free
  • Marie Griffith

    Hall of Philosophy Hall of Philosophy

    Marie Griffith is the John C. Danforth Distinguished Professor in the Humanities at Washington University in St. Louis. She served for 12 years (2011-2023) as the director of the John...

    $19.00
  • SACRAMENTO

    Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua Cinema

    Following the death of his father, energetic and free-spirited Rickey (Michael Angarano) convinces long-time friend Glenn (Michael Cera) to go on an impromptu road trip from Los Angeles to Sacramento....

    $10 – $14
  • Social Hour at Denominational Houses

    Denominational Houses (Selected)

    Social hour at the Baptist House, Catholic House, Christian Church, Everett Jewish Life Center, Episcopal Cottage, Lutheran House, Unitarian House and United Methodist House

    Free
  • Heritage Lecture Series: Jonathan D. Schmitz

    Hall of Philosophy Hall of Philosophy

    As part of the Oliver Archives Center's Heritage Lecture Series, Chautauqua Institution Archives and Historian, Jonathan D. Schmitz will present "Three Noteworthy Chautauquans".

  • Play CHQ: Crafting by the Water

    Miller Park Miller Park

    Play CHQ invites families to discover, create, and play together all season long! Enjoy a variety of engaging activities including games, crafts, STEM experiments, and more at pop-up locations throughout...

  • School of Music Faculty Spotlight Series: Hornapalooza!

    Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall

    Closing out our series, we proudly present the venerable Horn Section of the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra (Roger Kaza, Bill Bernatis, Donna Dolson, Daniel Kerdelwicz and Mark Robbins)! Prepare to be...

  • THE LAST RANGER

    Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua Cinema

    Meet the Filmmaker Special Event! Free Admission! 2025 Oscar Nominated Live Action Short Film. When young Litha is introduced to the magic of a game reserve by the last remaining...

    Free Admission
  • Old First Night

    Amphitheater Amphitheater

    Old First Night is Chautauqua’s birthday party, and all are invited! In the early years of Chautauqua, the season's first night was not in late June but early August. Therefore,...

  • The Acrobats of Cirque-Tacular

    Amphitheater Amphitheater

    Get ready for a circus like no other! With breathtaking acrobatics, world-class talent, and heart-stopping feats, our award-winning production has dazzled audiences in over 70 countries. Honored with the New...

    $34
  • LIZA: A TRULY TERRIFIC ABSOLUTELY TRUE STORY

    Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua Cinema

    This star-studded tribute brings into focus the dazzling, complex period of Liza Minnelli's life just after the tragic death of her mother Judy Garland, as she confronts personal and professional...

    $10 – $14
  • Episcopal Holy Eucharist

    Chapel of the Good Shepherd Chapel of the Good Shepherd

    Episcopal Holy Eucharist

    Free
  • Daily Word Meditation

    Hall of Missions Hall of Missions

    (Programmed by Unity of Chautauqua)

    Free
  • Movement and Meditation with Monte Thompson

    Hall of Philosophy Grove

    Monte 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...

    free
  • Catholic Mass

    Chapel of the Good Shepherd Chapel of the Good Shepherd

    Catholic Mass

    Free
  • Sister Teresa Maya

    Amphitheater Amphitheater

    Sister Teresa Maya is a member of the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio. She has served as teacher, history professor, administrator, leader, facilitator...

    Free
  • Carla Hall & Kwame Alexander

    Amphitheater Amphitheater

    In the midst of a week dedicated to finding one’s passions, seizing opportunities and changing the world, chef and author Carla Hall joins Kwame Alexander in conversation to discuss her...

    $30
  • CHQ Dialogues

    Presbyterian House Presbyterian House
    Free
  • CHQ Dialogue

    Catholic House Catholic House
    free
  • Lisa Fishbayn Joffe

    Hall of Philosophy Hall of Philosophy

    Dr. Lisa Fishbayn Joffe is the Shulamit Reinharz Director of the Hadassah-Brandeis Institute at Brandeis University, where she teaches in the department of Near Eastern and Judaic Studies. She is...

    $19.00
  • WYNTON MARSALIS’ ALL RISE

    Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua Cinema

    Special Program Event! Free Admission with Gate Pass! Recorded live at the Chautauqua Amphitheater in 2024 this is Wynton Marsalis’s massive jazz symphony All Rise performed in it's entirety featuring...

    Free admission
  • CHQ Dialogues

    Catholic House Catholic House
    free
  • Play CHQ: STEM by the Water

    Miller Park Miller Park

    Play CHQ invites families to discover, create, and play together all season long! Enjoy a variety of engaging activities including games, crafts, STEM experiments, and more at pop-up locations throughout...

  • CHQ Mystic Heart: Therapeutic Gong Meditation with Kim Hehr

    Hurlbut Church sanctuary Hurlbut Church sanctuary

    Kim 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...

    Free
  • Operalogue: Puccini’s La bohème

    Smith Wilkes Hall Smith Wilkes Hall

    Join us for an operalogue to learn more about the music, with performances by young artists.

  • Men’s Softball League

    Sharpe Field Sharpe Field

    Interested in playing slow pitch softball? Contact co-commissioner Wes Delancey at markernalt21@gmail.com to be added to a team roster. Fee per team for league play.

  • SACRAMENTO

    Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua Cinema

    Following the death of his father, energetic and free-spirited Rickey (Michael Angarano) convinces long-time friend Glenn (Michael Cera) to go on an impromptu road trip from Los Angeles to Sacramento....

    $10 – $14
  • CVA Lecture Series: Luis Sahagun Nuño

    Hultquist 101 Hultquist 101

    CVA Lecture Series: CVA Galleries exhibiting artist Luis Sahagun Nuño Luis Sahagún Nuño is an interdisciplinary artist whose practice transforms drawing into ceremony and art into medicine. Born in Guadalajara,...

  • CHQ Dialogues

    Lutheran House Lutheran House
    free
  • Chautauqua Opera Company presents Puccini’s La bohème

    Amphitheater Amphitheater

    Giacomo Puccini’s lush and ravishing score returns to Chautauqua for the first time since 2003. Stage Director Keturah Stickann (LA TRAVIATA, L'ORFEO, THE MOTHER OF US ALL, and HANSEL AND...

    $54 – $64
  • LIZA: A TRULY TERRIFIC ABSOLUTELY TRUE STORY

    Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua Cinema

    This star-studded tribute brings into focus the dazzling, complex period of Liza Minnelli's life just after the tragic death of her mother Judy Garland, as she confronts personal and professional...

    $10 – $14
  • Episcopal Holy Eucharist

    Chapel of the Good Shepherd Chapel of the Good Shepherd

    Episcopal Holy Eucharist

    Free
  • Daily Word Meditation

    Hall of Missions Hall of Missions

    (Programmed by Unity of Chautauqua)

    Free
  • Catholic Mass

    Chapel of the Good Shepherd Chapel of the Good Shepherd

    Catholic Mass

    Free
  • Sister Teresa Maya

    Amphitheater Amphitheater

    Sister Teresa Maya is a member of the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio. She has served as teacher, history professor, administrator, leader, facilitator...

    Free
  • Amna Nawaz

    Amphitheater Amphitheater

    Amna Nawaz serves as co-anchor of the PBS News Hour, for which she has reported across the country and around the world on a range of topics including politics, immigration,...

    $30
  • CTC Theater Chats

    Smith Wilkes Hall Smith Wilkes Hall

    Theater 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...

  • CHQ Dialogue

    Everett Jewish Life Center Everett Jewish Life Center
    free
  • Duplicate Bridge

    Sports Club Sports Club

    Don't have a partner? One will be provided. Game managed by Shelley Dahlie. $10/person.

  • Mary Anne Case

    Hall of Philosophy Hall of Philosophy

    Mary Anne Case is the Arnold I. Shure Professor of Law at the University of Chicago Law School. A graduate of Yale College and the Harvard Law School, Mary Anne...

    $19.00
  • LIZA: A TRULY TERRIFIC ABSOLUTELY TRUE STORY

    Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua Cinema

    This star-studded tribute brings into focus the dazzling, complex period of Liza Minnelli's life just after the tragic death of her mother Judy Garland, as she confronts personal and professional...

    $10 – $14
  • Kevin Nguyen

    Hall of Philosophy Hall of Philosophy

    Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle Presentation — Mỹ Documents: A Novel by Kevin Nguyen Ursula, Alvin, Jen, and Duncan grew up as cousins in the sprawling Nguyen family. As young...

  • CHQ Dialogues

    United Methodist House United Methodist House
    free
  • CHQ Dialogues

    AAHH African American Heritage House

    The Dialogue is devoted to the AAHH Lecture on Wednesday at 3:30pm

    free
  • Play CHQ: Get your Game On!

    Miller Park Miller Park

    Play CHQ invites families to discover, create, and play together all season long! Enjoy a variety of engaging activities including games, crafts, STEM experiments, and more at pop-up locations throughout...

  • Beach-to-Beach Color Sprint

    Sports Club Sports Club

    Ages 6+ are invited to run the color sprint. $13 fee includes white t-shirt. Powdered paint tossed at participants as they run from the children's beach to Heinz beach.Great photo...

  • LIZA: A TRULY TERRIFIC ABSOLUTELY TRUE STORY

    Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua Cinema

    This star-studded tribute brings into focus the dazzling, complex period of Liza Minnelli's life just after the tragic death of her mother Judy Garland, as she confronts personal and professional...

    $10 – $14
  • CHQ Dialogues

    Disciples of Christ House Disciples of Christ House
    free
  • Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra: Legend and Triumph

    Amphitheater Amphitheater

    Timothy Muffitt, conductor Conductor Timothy Muffitt joins the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra for a captivating evening of orchestral storytelling and symphonic brilliance. Fauré’s Pelléas et Mélisande Suite weaves a tale of...

    $54 – $64
  • SACRAMENTO

    Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua Cinema

    Following the death of his father, energetic and free-spirited Rickey (Michael Angarano) convinces long-time friend Glenn (Michael Cera) to go on an impromptu road trip from Los Angeles to Sacramento....

    $10 – $14
  • Episcopal Holy Eucharist

    Chapel of the Good Shepherd Chapel of the Good Shepherd

    Episcopal Holy Eucharist

    Free
  • Daily Word Meditation

    Hall of Missions Hall of Missions

    (Programmed by Unity of Chautauqua)

    Free
  • Movement and Meditation with Monte Thompson

    Hall of Philosophy Grove

    Monte 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...

    free
  • Catholic Mass

    Chapel of the Good Shepherd Chapel of the Good Shepherd

    Catholic Mass

    Free
  • Sister Teresa Maya

    Amphitheater Amphitheater

    Sister Teresa Maya is a member of the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio. She has served as teacher, history professor, administrator, leader, facilitator...

    Free
  • Christopher Jackson & Kwame Alexander

    Amphitheater Amphitheater

    Closing a week of conversations and presentations about finding one’s passions, seizing opportunities and, ultimately, changing the world, Kwame Alexander welcomes award-winning songwriter, composer, vocalist and actor Christopher Jackson to...

    $30
  • CHQ Dialogues

    Lutheran House Lutheran House
    free
  • Asha Dahya

    Hall of Philosophy Hall of Philosophy

    Asha Dahya is an Emmy-nominated Producer, writer, TEDx speaker and storyteller. Asha was born in the UK, raised in Australia, and now resides in Los Angeles, California. She has spent...

    $19.00
  • Chautauqua Opera Company workshops: Ida by Lamplight and Sitcom

    Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall

    IDA BY LAMPLIGHT IDA BY LAMPLIGHT is the third chamber opera to be realized from Jerre Dye’s anthology libretto THE SUMMER PLACE, commissioned by the Chautauqua Opera Guild, which captures...

    $15
  • CHQ Dialogues

    Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
    free
  • CHQ Dialogues

    Episcopal Cottage Episcopal Cottage
    free
  • Men’s Softball League

    Sharpe Field Sharpe Field

    Interested in playing slow pitch softball? Contact co-commissioner Wes Delancey at markernalt21@gmail.com to be added to a team roster. Fee per team for league play.

  • BAD SHABBOS

    Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua Cinema

    An engaged interfaith couple are about to have their parents meet for the first time over a Shabbat dinner when an accidental death gets in the way, in director Daniel...

    $10 – $14
  • Mary Chapin Carpenter | Brandy Clark

    Amphitheater Amphitheater

    One of music’s “most reliable and empathetic songwriters” (Pitchfork), Mary Chapin Carpenter has sold over 16 million records over the course of her renowned career. With hits like “Passionate Kisses”...

    $54 – $94
  • A COMPLETE UNKNOWN

    Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua Cinema

    Timothée Chalamet stars and sings as Bob Dylan in James Mangold's compelling biopic, the electric true story behind the rise of one of the most iconic singer-songwriters in history. Co-stars...

    $10 – $14