Masters Series Masterclass: Rumi and the path of Radical Love
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Alumni Hall Ballroom Alumni Hall Ballroom
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CHQ Mystic Heart: Therapeutic Gong Meditation with Kim Hehr
Hurlbut Church sanctuary Hurlbut Church 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 been teaching Kundalini Yoga and Meditation for 25 years. A retired hospice nurse, she is presently the coordinator of the CHQ Mystic Heart Meditation Program. Kim...
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Men’s Softball League
Sharpe Field Sharpe FieldInterested 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.
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SING SING
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaDivine G (Colman Domingo), imprisoned at Sing Sing for a crime he didn't commit, finds purpose by acting in a theatre group alongside other incarcerated men in this stirring true story of resilience, humanity, and the transformative power of art, starring an unforgettable ensemble cast of formerly incarcerated actors. "A cinematic work of unique empathy,...
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Opera Conservatory: “Common Threads: The Music of Damien Geter”
Fletcher Music Hall Fletcher Music Hall“Common Threads: The Music of Damien Geter” On July 9th, the Opera Conservatory will present an evening of music and scenes by celebrated composer Damien Geter, followed by a discussion between Geter, stage director Kimille Howard, and Artistic Advisor Denyce Graves. Included on this program will be songs from Cotton and scenes from Loving v....
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CHQ Dialogues
Lutheran House Lutheran Housefree -
Malpaso Dance Company
Amphitheater AmphitheaterWith “technical strength, precision, and passion” (Arts Atlanta), the Havana-based Malpaso Dance Company returns to Chautauqua after residencies in 2022 and 2023. Since its founding in 2012 by Daile Carrazana, Osnel Delgado, and Fernando Sáez, the company remains committed to nurturing new voices in Cuban choreography. Witness a thrilling fusion of modern dance and rich...
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THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaWealthy businessman Zsa-zsa Korda (Benicio del Toro) appoints his only daughter (Mia Threapleton), a nun, as sole heir to his estate. As Korda embarks on a new enterprise, they soon become the target of tycoons, terrorists and assassins in director Wes Anderson's (Moonrise Kingdom, The French Dispatch) meticulously staged new production. "A palate cleanser –...
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CHQ Mystic Heart: Cantor Julie Newman
Presbyterian ChapelCantor Julie Newman founded and serves as President of the Tiferet Project. Tiferet has been a source for Jewish spiritual practices in Pittsburgh such as twice weekly Jewish mindfulness meditation groups. She has been crafting and leading innovative Jewish worship services in the Pittsburgh area for 25 years. Passionate about heart-opening Jewish contemplative practices, she...
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Episcopal Holy Eucharist
Chapel of the Good Shepherd Chapel of the Good ShepherdEpiscopal Holy Eucharist
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Chautauqua Prays for Peace though Compassion
Hall of Philosophy GroveFree -
Rev. Dr. Suzanne Wenonah Duchesne
Amphitheater AmphitheaterThe Rev. Dr. Suzanne Wenonah Duchesne, is a teacher, preacher, scholar, & consultant who delights in & encourages wholeness, justice, and healing with all creation. Her work in Beloved Speech, centers on identity formation, deep listening, and relationship building, particularly within the context of antiracist and decolonized preaching and worship practices. Suzanne’s passion for social...
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Service of Blessing and Healing
Randell Chapel, UCC HeadquartersFree -
George Saunders
Amphitheater AmphitheaterThe recipient of a MacArthur Foundation Fellowship, Guggenheim Foundation Fellowship, and numerous literary awards, George Saunders is the celebrated author of a novel, four collections of short stories, a novella, a book of essays and a children’s book. His most recent collection, Liberation Day, is a masterful collection that explores ideas of power, ethics and...
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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 a look at our upcoming productions and discussions on the craft of theater-making. Free and open to the public.
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Tallman Tracker Organ Recital
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CHQ Dialogue
Everett Jewish Life Center Everett Jewish Life Centerfree -
Duplicate Bridge
Sports Club Sports ClubDon't have a partner? One will be provided. Game managed by Shelley Dahlie. $10/person.
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Rabbi Marc Margolius
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyRabbi Marc Margolius is Vice President for Faculty and Program for the Institute for Jewish Spirituality (IJS). He directs the faculty and overall programming for IJS; oversees its Kivvun: Mindful Jewish Leadership program and programming for alumni of its Clergy Leadership Program; hosts IJS’s online daily mindfulness meditation sessions and its weekly podcast, "Jewish Meditation...
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SING SING
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaDivine G (Colman Domingo), imprisoned at Sing Sing for a crime he didn't commit, finds purpose by acting in a theatre group alongside other incarcerated men in this stirring true story of resilience, humanity, and the transformative power of art, starring an unforgettable ensemble cast of formerly incarcerated actors. "A cinematic work of unique empathy,...
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Islam 101 Khalid Rehman and Sabeeha Rehman
Hurlbut Church sanctuary Hurlbut Church sanctuaryShariah
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CHQ Dialogues
United Methodist House United Methodist Housefree -
CHQ Dialogues
Baptist House Baptist Housefree -
Chautauqua Arts Education 101
Smith Wilkes Hall Smith Wilkes HallChautauqua Arts Education programs serve thousands of students and hundreds of teachers each year in Chautauqua County, carrying out Chautauqua Institution's mission through empowering students to learn about their world and themselves through the arts. Director of Arts Education Suzanne Fassett-Wright and Vice President of Performing and Visual Arts Laura Savia will be joined by...
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Piano Program Faculty Recital: Alexander Kobrin, Heinztelman Family Artistic Advisor to the Piano Program. Music of Schumann and Brahms
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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CHQ Dialogues
AAHH African American Heritage HouseThe Dialogue is devoted to the AAHH Lecture on Wednesday at 3:30pm
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Play CHQ: Get your Game On!
Miller Park Miller ParkPlay 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.
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FROM PAIN TO PURPOSE – MARY’S STORY
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaPresented in cooperation with LGBTQ+ and Friends and SLA Video Productions, we are pleased to present this moving, original documentary affectionately known as Mary’s Story, about trans woman Mary Almy's journey of faith and acceptance. Mary, Director Cheryl Shaver and the documentary film crew will be on hand for the screening and discussion. (NR, 67m)
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Drop-in Softball
Sharpe Field Sharpe FieldInterested in playing slow pitch softball? Contact co-commissioner Carrie Zachry at carriezachry@gmail.com
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CHQ Dialogues
Disciples of Christ House Disciples of Christ Housefree -
THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaWealthy businessman Zsa-zsa Korda (Benicio del Toro) appoints his only daughter (Mia Threapleton), a nun, as sole heir to his estate. As Korda embarks on a new enterprise, they soon become the target of tycoons, terrorists and assassins in director Wes Anderson's (Moonrise Kingdom, The French Dispatch) meticulously staged new production. "A palate cleanser –...
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Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra: Summer Stories
Amphitheater AmphitheaterRossen Milanov, conductor Experience a night of sweeping melodies and vibrant orchestral color with a program that delights the senses. Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess Symphonic Picture brings the soul of American jazz to life, while Ravel’s Mother Goose Suite enchants with its delicate fairy-tale magic. The evening culminates in the hypnotic build of Ravel’s Bolero,...
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CHQ Mystic Heart: Cantor Julie Newman
Presbyterian ChapelCantor Julie Newman founded and serves as President of the Tiferet Project. Tiferet has been a source for Jewish spiritual practices in Pittsburgh such as twice weekly Jewish mindfulness meditation groups. She has been crafting and leading innovative Jewish worship services in the Pittsburgh area for 25 years. Passionate about heart-opening Jewish contemplative practices, she...
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Episcopal Holy Eucharist
Chapel of the Good Shepherd Chapel of the Good ShepherdEpiscopal Holy Eucharist
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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 -
Rev. Dr. Suzanne Wenonah Duchesne
Amphitheater AmphitheaterThe Rev. Dr. Suzanne Wenonah Duchesne, is a teacher, preacher, scholar, & consultant who delights in & encourages wholeness, justice, and healing with all creation. Her work in Beloved Speech, centers on identity formation, deep listening, and relationship building, particularly within the context of antiracist and decolonized preaching and worship practices. Suzanne’s passion for social...
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Service of Blessing and Healing
Randell Chapel, UCC HeadquartersFree -
Deborah F. Rutter
Amphitheater AmphitheaterDeborah F. Rutter is an internationally respected nonprofit executive with nearly five decades of leadership at premier cultural institutions. From 2014 to 2025, she served as the first female president of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts — the nation’s preeminent cultural center — where she led a period of transformative growth...
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Twelve Step Meeting
Hurlbut Marion LawranceFree -
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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CHQ Dialogues
Lutheran House Lutheran Housefree -
Subagh Singh Khalsa
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophySubagh Singh Khalsa has been teaching mediation for around half a century, and, along the way, has seen how people can gain compassion, wisdom and courage from the practice. He...
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Chautauqua Opera Company workshop: Lincoln in the Bardo
Norton Hall Norton HallThe Metropolitan Opera has commissioned composer Missy Mazzoli and librettist Royce Vavrek to create an operatic adaptation of George Saunders’ wildly imaginative, Booker Prize-winning novel LINCOLN IN THE BARDO. Chautauqua...
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Islam 101 Khalid Rehman and Sabeeha Rehman
Hurlbut Church sanctuary Hurlbut Church sanctuaryIslam in America
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CHQ Dialogues
Unitarian Universalist Fellowshipfree -
CHQ Dialogues
Episcopal Cottage Episcopal Cottagefree -
CHQ Dialogues
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School of Music: Piano Program Student Recital
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Hebrew Congregation Evening Kabbalat Shabbat Service
Miller Park Miller ParkFree -
Men’s Softball League
Sharpe Field Sharpe FieldInterested 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.
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THE WEDDING BANQUET
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaFrustrated with his commitment-phobic boyfriend Chris (Bowen Yang) and running out of time, Min (Han Gi-chan)makes a proposal: a green-card marriage with their friend Angela (Kelly Marie Tran) in exchange...
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A Service of Compline
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Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
Amphitheater AmphitheaterApril 2025 marks the 32 year anniversary of Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s remarkable arrival onto the music scene. Since its formation in the early nineties in Ventura, California, the band...
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THE PENGUIN LESSONS
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaA disillusioned Englishman (Steve Coogan) goes to work in a school in a divided Argentina in 1976 where he finds his life transformed after rescuing an injured penguin from the...
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CHQ Mystic Heart Meditation: Carol McKiernan
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyCarol McKiernan grew up at Chautauqua and says that her love of mystical practices began here on the grounds. She was formally introduced to meditation many years ago at an off-season yoga...
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Chabad Jewish House, Community Shabbat Service, Rabbi Zalman Vilenken
Chabad Jewish HouseFree -
Sabbath Morning Worship, Hebrew Congregation
Hurlbut Church sanctuary Hurlbut Church sanctuaryFree -
Kiddish Luncheon
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Contemporary Issues Forum: Bartley Griffith, M.D.
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyAt the University of Maryland School of Medicine and University of Maryland Medical System, Bartley Griffith is the Thomas E. and Alice Marie Hales Distinguished Professor of Transplant Surgery, director of the Cardiac and Lung Transplant Programs, clinical director of the Cardiac Xenotransplantation Program, and vice chair for innovation. In January 2022, in partnership with...
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School of Music Faculty Spotlight Series: 20th Century Masterworks for Flute and Harp
Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall Elizabeth S. Lenna HallThe School of Music is delighted to present an enchanting afternoon of music featuring the graceful pairing of flute and harp. Join us as Richard Sherman, esteemed resident flute faculty and Principal Flute of the CSO, is joined by guest harpist Juan Riveros for a stunning selection of masterworks, including compositions by renowned composers Vincent...
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THE PENGUIN LESSONS
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaA disillusioned Englishman (Steve Coogan) goes to work in a school in a divided Argentina in 1976 where he finds his life transformed after rescuing an injured penguin from the beach in director Peter Cattaneo's charming film. "When all is said and done, The Penguin Lessons is about finding the courage to stand up to...
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Chautauqua Opera Company’s Opera Invasion: “Opera Open Book”
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Chautauqua Theater Company presents Execution of Justice (Preview)
Bratton Theater Bratton TheaterWritten and Directed by Emily Mann It’s 1978, and San Francisco is a divided city. The brutal murders of Mayor George Moscone and Supervisor Harvey Milk—the nation’s first openly gay elected official—shocked a nation. This gripping documentary play examines the trial of Dan White, the disgruntled former city supervisor whose reduced voluntary manslaughter conviction, rather...
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The Music of Elton John starring Michael Cavanaugh with the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra
Amphitheater AmphitheaterStuart Chafetz, conductor Get ready to rock out with Michael Cavanaugh as he performs the timeless hits of Elton John, such as "Tiny Dancer," "Rocket Man," "Bennie and the Jets," Candle in the Wind," and many more! A charismatic performer and musician made famous for his piano/lead vocals in the Broadway musical Movin’ Out, Cavanaugh...
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THE WEDDING BANQUET
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaFrustrated with his commitment-phobic boyfriend Chris (Bowen Yang) and running out of time, Min (Han Gi-chan)makes a proposal: a green-card marriage with their friend Angela (Kelly Marie Tran) in exchange for her partner Lee's (Lily Gladstone) expensive IVF. Elopement plans are upended, however, when Min's grandmother surprises them with an extravagant Korean wedding banquet. Directed...
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Episcopal Holy Eucharist
Chapel of the Good Shepherd Chapel of the Good ShepherdFree Sunday Event -
Song, Prayer, Communion & Meditation
Hurlbut Church sanctuary Hurlbut Church sanctuaryFree Sunday Event -
United Church of Christ Worship Service
Randell Chapel, UCC HeadquartersUnited Church of Christ Worship Service
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Episcopal Holy Eucharist
Chapel of the Good Shepherd Chapel of the Good ShepherdEpiscopal Holy Eucharist
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Unitarian Universalist Service
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyUnitarian Universalist Service
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Sunday School
Children's School Children's SchoolWeekly Sunday School Program for Ages 3-11. Children of all faiths and no faith are welcome.
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The Rev. Dr. Frank Yamada
Amphitheater AmphitheaterFrank M. Yamada began as executive director of The Association of Theological Schools (ATS) in July 2017. He oversees the work of both the Association and the Commission on Accrediting. During his tenure, ATS has re-developed the Standards of Accreditation, received over $50 million in grant funding to support the future of theological schools and...
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Friends of the Chautauqua Writers’ Center Authors Among Us Book Fair
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Twelve Step Meeting
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Chautauqua School of Dance: Student Gala I
Amphitheater AmphitheaterChautauqua School of Dance presents an outstanding mixed repertoire matinee of new and established works featuring the most exceptional young talent in the country. Under the leadership of Sasha Janes, Bonnefoux McBride Artistic Director of Chautauqua School of Dance, the school continues its long tradition of excellence as a top-tier summer training program focused on...
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THE WEDDING BANQUET
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaFrustrated with his commitment-phobic boyfriend Chris (Bowen Yang) and running out of time, Min (Han Gi-chan)makes a proposal: a green-card marriage with their friend Angela (Kelly Marie Tran) in exchange for her partner Lee's (Lily Gladstone) expensive IVF. Elopement plans are upended, however, when Min's grandmother surprises them with an extravagant Korean wedding banquet. Directed...
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Maritri Garrett and Maritza Rivera
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyChautauqua Writers’ Center Faculty Reading — Week Four — Featuring Maritri Garrett (Songwriting) and Maritza Rivera (Poetry) Maritri Garrett is a remarkable independent artist whose music reflects the depth of her diverse musical background. As a composer, multi-instrumentalist, singer, her songs tell honest stories of life, love, and loss, offering healing and solace to all...
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Church of the Wild
Outdoor ClassroomKriss 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...
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Orientation for New Chautauquans
Hultquist 101 Hultquist 101Join 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 rich history, diverse programs, and unique experiences that Chautauqua has to offer. Meet fellow newcomers, engage with staff, and learn about the array of cultural,...
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Children’s Organ Tour
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Palestine Park Tour
Palestine Park Palestine Park"A Journey Through the Holy Land in the times of Jesus"
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Chautauqua Visual Arts Pop Up Art Show
CVA: Arts QuadJoin Chautauqua Visual Arts, July 13th from 5:00 - 8:00 pm in the Grotto, located in the School of Art. Meet the energetic CVA 6-week residents as they host an exciting and spontaneous Pop-Up exhibition. Highlighting artworks created during the first 3 weeks of the Chautauqua Visual Arts Residency. We invite the Chautauqua community to explore...
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THE PENGUIN LESSONS
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaA disillusioned Englishman (Steve Coogan) goes to work in a school in a divided Argentina in 1976 where he finds his life transformed after rescuing an injured penguin from the beach in director Peter Cattaneo's charming film. "When all is said and done, The Penguin Lessons is about finding the courage to stand up to...
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Hebrew Congregation, Shirley Lazarus Sunday Evening Lecture Series
Smith Wilkes Hall Smith Wilkes HallFree -
Chautauqua Theater Company presents Execution of Justice (Preview)
Bratton Theater Bratton TheaterWritten and Directed by Emily Mann It’s 1978, and San Francisco is a divided city. The brutal murders of Mayor George Moscone and Supervisor Harvey Milk—the nation’s first openly gay elected official—shocked a nation. This gripping documentary play examines the trial of Dan White, the disgruntled former city supervisor whose reduced voluntary manslaughter conviction, rather...
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Sacred Song Service – In Remembrance
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CHQ Mystic Heart: Bhante Chipamong Chowdhury
Presbyterian ChapelOriginally from Chittagong Hill Tracts (Bangladesh), Bhante (Chipamong Chowdhury) is a contemplative teacher, researcher, storyteller and monastic activist. He became a monk at the age of 6 and received traditional Buddhist education, monastic training and meditation in Sri Lanka and Myanmar (1998-2006). He also studied at the University of Toronto Canada, Naropa University Colorado, Arizona...
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Episcopal Holy Eucharist
Chapel of the Good Shepherd Chapel of the Good ShepherdEpiscopal Holy Eucharist
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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 Rev. Dr. Frank Yamada
Amphitheater AmphitheaterFrank M. Yamada began as executive director of The Association of Theological Schools (ATS) in July 2017. He oversees the work of both the Association and the Commission on Accrediting....
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Opera Conservatory: Masterclass with Rachel Calloway
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Service of Blessing and Healing
Randell Chapel, UCC HeadquartersFree -
Robert Doar & Cecilia Elena Rouse
Amphitheater AmphitheaterRobert Doar and Cecilia Elena Rouse, presidents of two of the nation’s most highly regarded public policy think tanks, come together in conversation on the Amphitheater stage to lead off...
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CLSC Book Discussion
Alumni Hall Porch Alumni Hall PorchPresenters Sherra Babcock and Terrie Tucker will lead a community discussion on our Week Four CLSC selection My Side of the River: A Memoir by Elizabeth Camarillo Gutierrez
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Gregory A. Smith
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyGregory A. Smith is a senior associate director of research at Pew Research Center. He helps to coordinate the Center’s domestic polling on religion. Smith also writes reports and provides...
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Piano Faculty Masterclass: Charis Dimaras
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Islam 101 Khalid Rehman and Sabeeha Rehman
Hurlbut Church sanctuary Hurlbut Church sanctuary"The Quran and What it Says About Other Faiths"
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Chautauqua Chamber Music: The Gesualdo Six
Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall Elizabeth S. Lenna HallAward-winning British vocal ensemble The Gesualdo Six comprises some of the UK’s finest consort singers, directed by Owain Park. Praised for their imaginative programming and impeccable blend, the ensemble formed...
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CHQ @ 150 – ALL RISE
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaCelebrate 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'...
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Play CHQ: Art and Nature Meet
Miller Park Miller ParkPlay 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...
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Community Compact: Connecting Conversations with Summer Scholars
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CHQ Mystic Heart: Suzanne Watters
Hurlbut Church sanctuary Hurlbut Church sanctuarySuzanne Watters is a Pratt Institute MFA graduate with a concentration in painting/drawing. Her art practice centers around woven pieces made with found textiles painted with pigments and/or dyed with...
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Men’s Softball League
Sharpe Field Sharpe FieldInterested 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.
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THE WEDDING BANQUET
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaFrustrated with his commitment-phobic boyfriend Chris (Bowen Yang) and running out of time, Min (Han Gi-chan)makes a proposal: a green-card marriage with their friend Angela (Kelly Marie Tran) in exchange...
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Taize’ and Tea Meditation Worship
Randell Chapel, UCC HeadquartersFree -
Afro-Andean Funk
Amphitheater AmphitheaterAfro-Andean Funk is a genre-defying band led by Peruvian singer Araceli Poma and American bassist/producer Matt Geraghty. Their music fuses Afro-Andean roots, world music, and funk, exploring themes of social...
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THE PENGUIN LESSONS
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaA disillusioned Englishman (Steve Coogan) goes to work in a school in a divided Argentina in 1976 where he finds his life transformed after rescuing an injured penguin from the...
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Buffalo Day
Buffalo Day 2025 Explore locally and come to Chautauqua Institution on Buffalo Day. Residents of Buffalo have free admission and parking* all day. Our Buffalo Day includes access to all...
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CHQ Mystic Heart: Bhante Chipamong Chowdhury
Presbyterian ChapelOriginally from Chittagong Hill Tracts (Bangladesh), Bhante (Chipamong Chowdhury) is a contemplative teacher, researcher, storyteller and monastic activist. He became a monk at the age of 6 and received traditional...
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Episcopal Holy Eucharist
Chapel of the Good Shepherd Chapel of the Good ShepherdEpiscopal Holy Eucharist
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Chautauqua Prays for Peace though Compassion
Hall of Philosophy GroveFree -
The Rev. Dr. Frank Yamada
Amphitheater AmphitheaterFrank M. Yamada began as executive director of The Association of Theological Schools (ATS) in July 2017. He oversees the work of both the Association and the Commission on Accrediting....
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Service of Blessing and Healing
Randell Chapel, UCC HeadquartersFree -
Michael O’Hanlon & Kori Schake
Amphitheater AmphitheaterMichael O’Hanlon and Kori Schake are two of the nation’s leading experts in American defense strategy and foreign policy. The pair will present in tandem, building on the Chautauqua Lecture...
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Dance on Bestor with Afro-Andean Funk
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BTG Brownbag: Kenn Kaufman & Arthur Pearson
Smith Wilkes Hall Smith Wilkes HallBTG Brownbag
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CHQ Mystic Heart: Bhante Chipamong Chowdhury
Hall of Missions Hall of MissionsOriginally from Chittagong Hill Tracts (Bangladesh), Bhante (Chipamong Chowdhury) is a contemplative teacher, researcher, storyteller and monastic activist. He became a monk at the age of 6 and received traditional...
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CHQ Dialogues
Presbyterian House Presbyterian HouseFree -
School of Music Open Recital
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Teddy raShaan (Reeves) with Becka A. Alper
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyTeddy raShaan (Reeves), Ph.D. is a multifaceted, award-winning producer, curator, educator, and storyteller. Currently, Teddy serves as the Curator of Religion at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) in Washington, D.C. Through this work at the NMAAHC, teddy has created innovative projects that have highlighted the influence of digital technologies...
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WYNTON MARSALIS’ ALL RISE
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaSpecial 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 the Music School Festival Orchestra and the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus. (NR, 115m)
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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
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Islam 101 Khalid Rehman and Sabeeha Rehman
Hurlbut Church sanctuary Hurlbut Church sanctuaryWomen and Family Life
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Heritage Lecture Series: Cynthia Patterson
Hall of Christ: SanctuaryAs part of the Oliver Archives Center's 2025 Heritage Lecture Series, Cynthia Patterson will present "Owensboro, Kentucky and the Black Chautauqua Movement 1884-1924".
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Piano Program Faculty Recital: Logan Skelton, with guest pianist, Tian Tian: An Afternoon of Gershin for Two Pianos
Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall Elizabeth S. Lenna HallLogan Skelton is a much sought-after pianist, teacher and composer whose work has received international critical acclaim. As a performer, Skelton has concertized widely in the United States, Europe and Asia and has been featured on many public radio and television stations including NPR’s Audiophile Audition, Performance Today, All Things Considered, and Morning Edition, as...
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Opera Company: Masterclass with Denyce Graves
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Play CHQ: Crafting by the Water
Miller Park Miller ParkPlay 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.
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Buffalo Day Speaker Series Tony Buttino
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THE PRESIDENT’S WIFE
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaAlways the woman behind the man, Bernadette Chirac (Catherine Deneuve) has worked long in her husband Jacques' shadow. When he attains the presidency of France in 1995, she fully claims the place in the political elite that she believes she deserves. "Deneuve is delicious in a role affectionately crafted for her." -Thelma Adams, AARP Movies...
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Labyrinth History and Meditation
Turner (Outside of Building)Bring gate pass. Adjacent to Turner Community Center
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Chautauqua Theater Company presents Execution of Justice (Preview)
Bratton Theater Bratton TheaterWritten and Directed by Emily Mann It’s 1978, and San Francisco is a divided city. The brutal murders of Mayor George Moscone and Supervisor Harvey Milk—the nation’s first openly gay elected official—shocked a nation. This gripping documentary play examines the trial of Dan White, the disgruntled former city supervisor whose reduced voluntary manslaughter conviction, rather...
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Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra: Romantic Elegance
Amphitheater AmphitheaterRossen Milanov, conductor Sterling Elliott, cello Experience an evening of breathtaking virtuosity and profound emotion as Avery Fisher Career Grant cellist Sterling Elliott brings Tchaikovsky’s Rococo Variations to life with dazzling elegance and charm. Then, be swept away by the dramatic intensity of Brahms’ Symphony No. 4, a masterpiece of deep passion and soaring melodies....
$54 – $64 -
MATERIALISTS
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaA young, ambitious New York City matchmaker (Dakota Johnson) finds herself torn between the perfect match (Pedro Pascal) and her imperfect ex (Chris Evans) in Past Lives writer/director Celine Song's masterful new feature. "A romantic film for pragmatists, a pragmatic film for romantics. Opposites attract, and it’s a perfect match." -Karl Quinn, Sydney Morning Herald...
$10 – $14