Summer on the Steps with Chautauqua Literary Arts
Summer on the Steps with Chautauqua Literary Arts: A Reading and Open Mic featuring Chautauqua Literary Arts Staff
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Alumni Hall Porch Alumni Hall Porch
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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 -
Opera Conservatory: Sing-Out
Fletcher Music Hall Fletcher Music Hall -
Matthew D. Taylor
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyMatthew D. Taylor is senior scholar at the Institute for Islamic, Christian, and Jewish Studies in Baltimore, where he specializes in American Christianity, American Islam, Christian extremism, and religious politics....
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CHQ Dialogues
Unitarian Universalist Fellowshipfree -
CHQ Dialogues
Episcopal Cottage Episcopal Cottagefree -
CHQ Dialogues
Alumni Hall Ballroom Alumni Hall Ballroom -
Piano Program Play-Out
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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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Chautauqua Theater Company presents All the Little Boxes
Bratton Theater Bratton Theaterby Vichet Chum, Directed by Mei Ann Teo, Bratton Theater Chan finds an unexpected way to care for the strangers around him: He organizes their closets and unpacks their skeletons,...
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FLOW
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaThis 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,...
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A Service of Compline
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The Avett Brothers
Amphitheater AmphitheaterFour-time GRAMMY Award nominees The Avett Brothers made mainstream waves with their critically acclaimed 2009 major label debut, I and Love and You. In 2012, The Carpenter hit #4 on...
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SOUNDTRACK TO A COUP D’ETAT
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaUnited 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...
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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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Old First Night Race
Sports Club Sports ClubThe Sports Club is hosting the popular 49th Annual Old First Night Run/Walk Race and Kids Fun Runs. The OFN 2.75 mile chip-timed race follows the perimeter of Chautauqua's beautiful...
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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: Arthur S. Levine, M.D.
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyArthur S. Levine is a Distinguished University Professor; a professor of medicine, molecular genetics, and neurobiology; senior vice chancellor emeritus of health sciences; and dean emeritus of the University of...
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SOUNDTRACK TO A COUP D’ETAT
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaUnited 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...
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Chautauqua Theater Company presents All the Little Boxes
Bratton Theater Bratton Theaterby Vichet Chum, Directed by Mei Ann Teo, Bratton Theater Chan finds an unexpected way to care for the strangers around him: He organizes their closets and unpacks their skeletons,...
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FLOW
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaThis 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,...
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Laufey: A Night at the Symphony with the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra
Amphitheater Amphitheater"As a musician, my goal is to bring jazz and classical music to my generation through a more accessible road," declares the composer, singer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Laufey (pronounced lay-vay)....
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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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Sister Teresa Maya
Amphitheater AmphitheaterSister 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...
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Twelve Step Meeting
Hurlbut Marion LawranceFree Sunday Event -
Chautauqua Theater Company presents All the Little Boxes
Bratton Theater Bratton Theaterby Vichet Chum, Directed by Mei Ann Teo, Bratton Theater Chan finds an unexpected way to care for the strangers around him: He organizes their closets and unpacks their skeletons,...
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CLSC Vigil Ceremony Rehearsal
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Austin Walkin’ Cane
Smith Wilkes Hall Smith Wilkes HallAustin Walkin' Cane is not your typical bluesman-he's a storytelling troubadour with a guitar in one hand and a slide in the other, roaming the backroads of the blues with...
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FLOW
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaThis 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,...
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Marita Golden and Valerie C. Woods
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyChautauqua Writers’ Center Faculty Reading — Week Seven — Featuring Marita Golden (Prose) and Valerie C. Woods (Writing for TV/Film) Marita Golden is an award-winning author of over twenty works...
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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...
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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...
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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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Hebrew Congregation, Shirley Lazarus Sunday Evening Lecture Series
Smith Wilkes Hall Smith Wilkes HallFree -
SOUNDTRACK TO A COUP D’ETAT
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaUnited 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...
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Sacred Song Service – Celebrating the CLSC
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyFree Sunday Event -
Laufey: A Night at the Symphony with the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra
Amphitheater Amphitheater"As a musician, my goal is to bring jazz and classical music to my generation through a more accessible road," declares the composer, singer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Laufey (pronounced lay-vay)....
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FLOW
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaThis 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,...
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CLSC Vigil Ceremony
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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...
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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 -
Sister Teresa Maya
Amphitheater AmphitheaterSister 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...
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Service of Blessing and Healing
Randell Chapel, UCC HeadquartersFree -
Maggie Smith & Kwame Alexander
Amphitheater AmphitheaterNOTE: 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...
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CLSC Book Discussion
Alumni Hall Porch Alumni Hall PorchPresenters Steven Pallie and Toby Schermerhorn will lead a community discussion on our Week Seven CLSC selection Mỹ Documents by Kevin Nguyen.
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Climate Leadership in the National Parks: What Does the Future Hold?
Smith Wilkes Hall Smith Wilkes HallShawn Norton led the National Park Service climate and sustainability program for decades before retiring this spring. Shawn will speak to the many ways in which the national parks have...
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CLSC Young Readers Book Discussion
Alumni Hall Porch Alumni Hall PorchPresenters 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...
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Liz Bucar
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyLiz 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...
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“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...
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Ted Deutch
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyCEO of American Jewish Committee
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Forum Dialogues: Financial Sustainability Listening Sessions
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Chautauqua Chamber Music: Trio Bohémo
Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall Elizabeth S. Lenna HallTrio 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....
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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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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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FLOW
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaThis 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,...
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Taize’ and Tea Meditation Worship
Randell Chapel, UCC HeadquartersFree -
Houston Ballet II with Students from Chautauqua School of Dance
Amphitheater AmphitheaterHouston 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...
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SOUNDTRACK TO A COUP D’ETAT
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaUnited 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...
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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...
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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 -
Sister Teresa Maya
Amphitheater AmphitheaterSister 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...
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Children’s School Old First Night Sing Along
Smith Wilkes Hall Smith Wilkes Hall -
Service of Blessing and Healing
Randell Chapel, UCC HeadquartersFree -
Ada Calhoun & Kwame Alexander
Amphitheater AmphitheaterAda 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,...
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BTG Brownbag. Marcus Rosten, Western NY Land Conservancy: Animal Tracking for Wildlife Corridors
Smith Wilkes Hall Smith Wilkes HallMarcus Rosten is the WNY Wildway Director at the Western New York Land Conservancy. He’s served as an interpretive park ranger in our national parks and forests, led environmental education...
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CHQ Mystic Heart: Kainat Felicia Norton and Muinuddin Charles Smith
Hall of Missions Hall of Missions: 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...
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CHQ Dialogues
Presbyterian House Presbyterian HouseFree -
Marie Griffith
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyMarie 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...
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SACRAMENTO
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaFollowing 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. In the worn yellow seats of Glenn's old college convertible, the two men confront their anxiety-ridden lives, addressing past mistakes and questioning what their futures...
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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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Heritage Lecture Series: Jonathan D. Schmitz
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyAs part of the Oliver Archives Center's Heritage Lecture Series, Chautauqua Institution Archives and Historian, Jonathan D. Schmitz will present "Three Noteworthy Chautauquans".
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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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School of Music Faculty Spotlight Series: Hornapalooza!
Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall Elizabeth S. Lenna HallClosing 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 captivated by a stirring program featuring the timeless works of Hindemith, Faure, and Shaw. Each piece promises to showcase the majestic sound and artistry of...
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THE LAST RANGER
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaMeet 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 ranger, they are ambushed by poachers. In the ensuing battle to save the rhinos, Litha discovers a terrible secret. Actor/Writer and Executive Producer, David S....
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Old First Night
Amphitheater AmphitheaterOld 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, Old First Night (OFN) is a celebration of the original first night of the season at Chautauqua. This event begins with music from Thursday Morning...
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Labyrinth History and Meditation
Turner (Outside of Building)Bring gate pass. Adjacent to Turner Community Center
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The Acrobats of Cirque-Tacular
Amphitheater AmphitheaterGet 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 York Parents’ Choice Award, we celebrate the spirit of American circus—bold, brilliant, and brimming with joy. Mind-boggling artistry and athleticism ignite the imagination of the...
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LIZA: A TRULY TERRIFIC ABSOLUTELY TRUE STORY
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaThis 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 challenges on the way to becoming a bona fide legend. "A creation story in a minor key, it traces how the only child of two...
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CHQ Mystic Heart: Kainat Felicia Norton and 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...
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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 -
CLSC Recognition Day
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Sister Teresa Maya
Amphitheater AmphitheaterSister 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 and speaker. She is passionate about forming ministers committed to transforming Church and society . She believes in life-long learning and has a strong conviction...
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Service of Blessing and Healing
Randell Chapel, UCC HeadquartersFree -
Carla Hall & Kwame Alexander
Amphitheater AmphitheaterIn 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 work and the philosophy at the heart of it: Always cook with love. Carla Hall first won over audiences when she competed on Bravo’s “Top...
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Organ Recitals
Amphitheater AmphitheaterFree -
Climate Science and Disaster Preparedness in a Post-DOGE world
Smith Wilkes Hall Smith Wilkes HallTom Di Libert is a former Public Affairs Specialist and Climate Scientist at NOAA and currently directs communications for the nonprofit Climate Central. Tom was forced out of NOAA during the “Department of Government Efficiency” federal agency purges in 2025. Tom will speak to the importance of federal climate science, in particular the weather and...
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Twelve Step Meeting
Hurlbut Marion LawranceFree -
Women in Ministry
Hall of Missions Hall of Missionsfree -
Homeboys group talk
Randell Chapel, UCC Headquartersfree -
CHQ Dialogues
Presbyterian House Presbyterian HouseFree -
CHQ Dialogue
Catholic House Catholic Housefree -
Lisa Fishbayn Joffe
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyDr. 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 an expert on women’s rights under Jewish family law and on the intersection between secular and religious family law. Her publications include Gender, Religion and...
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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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African American Heritage House Lecture: The Rev. Shavon Arline-Bradley
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyThe Rev. Shavon Arline-Bradley is the president and chief executive officer for National Council of Negro Women and brings 21 years of experience in healthcare; diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI); government affairs; and executive leadership. She is also the founding principal and CEO of R.E.A.C.H. Beyond Solutions, a public health, advocacy, and executive leadership firm....
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CHQ Dialogues
Catholic House Catholic Housefree -
Play CHQ: STEM 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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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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Operalogue: Puccini’s La bohème
Smith Wilkes Hall Smith Wilkes HallJoin us for an operalogue to learn more about the music, with performances by young artists.
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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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SACRAMENTO
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaFollowing 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. In the worn yellow seats of Glenn's old college convertible, the two men confront their anxiety-ridden lives, addressing past mistakes and questioning what their futures...
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CVA Lecture Series: Luis Sahagun Nuño
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,...
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CHQ Dialogues
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Chautauqua Opera Company presents Puccini’s La bohème
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...
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LIZA: A TRULY TERRIFIC ABSOLUTELY TRUE STORY
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...
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CHQ Mystic Heart: Kainat Felicia Norton & Muinuddin Charles Smith
: 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...
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Sister Teresa Maya
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...
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Amna Nawaz
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,...
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CTC Theater Chats
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...
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CHQ Mystic Heart: Kainat Felicia Norton and Muinuddin Charles Smith
: 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...
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CHQ Dialogue
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Duplicate Bridge
Don't have a partner? One will be provided. Game managed by Shelley Dahlie. $10/person.
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“Inside/Outside: Open CVA Members Exhibition 2025” – August 7–21
"Inside/Outside: Open CVA Members Exhibition 2025" runs August 7–21. Each year we highlight the exceptional work of our CVA Exhibiting Members who work in a wide range of materials and...
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Mary Anne Case
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...
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“Inside/Outside: Open CVA Members Exhibition” Exhibition Opening Reception
Fowler-Kellogg Art Center: 1st FloorExhibition runs August 7–21. Each year we highlight the exceptional work of our CVA Exhibiting Members who work in a wide range of materials and techniques. From lush landscapes to cozy interiors, this year’s exhibition is inspired by the theme “Inside/Outside”. These artists take time to consider the spaces we inhabit, dream about, and take...
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Chautauqua Opera Company presents An Afternoon of Song
Fletcher Music Hall Fletcher Music HallJoin us for an afternoon of song, featuring our 2025 Young Artists.
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LIZA: A TRULY TERRIFIC ABSOLUTELY TRUE STORY
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaThis 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 challenges on the way to becoming a bona fide legend. "A creation story in a minor key, it traces how the only child of two...
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Kevin Nguyen
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyChautauqua 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 adults, they’re on the precipice of new ventures: Ursula as a budding journalist in Manhattan, Alvin as an engineering intern for Google, Jen as a...
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CHQ Dialogues
United Methodist House United Methodist Housefree -
CHQ Dialogues
Baptist House Baptist Housefree -
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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Beach-to-Beach Color Sprint
Sports Club Sports ClubAges 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 opp at the end! Questions? contact sportsclub@chq.org
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LIZA: A TRULY TERRIFIC ABSOLUTELY TRUE STORY
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaThis 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 challenges on the way to becoming a bona fide legend. "A creation story in a minor key, it traces how the only child of two...
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CHQ Dialogues
Disciples of Christ House Disciples of Christ Housefree -
Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra: Legend and Triumph
Amphitheater AmphitheaterTimothy 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 mystery and romance with its lush, impressionistic beauty, setting the stage for Prokofiev’s powerful Symphony No. 5, a triumphant and deeply expressive work of grandeur....
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SACRAMENTO
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaFollowing 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. In the worn yellow seats of Glenn's old college convertible, the two men confront their anxiety-ridden lives, addressing past mistakes and questioning what their futures...
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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...
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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 -
Sister Teresa Maya
Amphitheater AmphitheaterSister 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 and speaker. She is passionate about forming ministers committed to transforming Church and society . She believes in life-long learning and has a strong conviction...
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Service of Blessing and Healing
Randell Chapel, UCC HeadquartersFree -
Christopher Jackson & Kwame Alexander
Amphitheater AmphitheaterClosing 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 the Amphitheater stage. Jackson rose to fame portraying George Washington in Hamilton, and together the poet and the president will discuss Jackson’s personal journey —...
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LGBTQ+ & Friends at Chautauqua: Book Bans: Fighting Censorship and Celebrating our Diversity
Smith Wilkes Hall Smith Wilkes Hall -
Twelve Step Meeting
Hurlbut Marion LawranceFree -
Summer on the Steps: A Brick Walk Book Talk
Alumni Hall Porch Alumni Hall PorchJoin us to hear from Chautauquan and local authors: Fred Zirm, Chris Flanders, John Brantingham, Karen J. Weyant
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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 -
Asha Dahya
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyAsha 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 the last 20 years creating, producing and hosting content for networks and organizations such as MTV, MSN.com, Disney, ABC, Nickelodeon, Fox, the ACLU, Supermajority, Snapchat,...
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Chautauqua Opera Company workshops: Ida by Lamplight and Sitcom
Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall Elizabeth S. Lenna HallIDA 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 Chautauqua Institution’s history from its founding through today. Jeremy Gill, Chautauqua Opera Company’s 2016 composer-in-residence, will set the 20-minute score. IDA BY LAMPLIGHT invites the...
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CHQ Dialogues
Unitarian Universalist Fellowshipfree -
CHQ Dialogues
Episcopal Cottage Episcopal Cottagefree -
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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BAD SHABBOS
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaAn 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 Robbins situational comedy. "A strong ensemble cast nails the tasty dialogue and increasingly frantic action without falling into shtick." -Alissa Simon, Variety "Neither too “oy...
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Mary Chapin Carpenter | Brandy Clark
Amphitheater AmphitheaterOne 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” and “He Thinks He’ll Keep Her,” she has won five Grammy Awards (with 18 nominations), two CMA Awards, two ACM Awards and is one of...
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A Service of Compline
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A COMPLETE UNKNOWN
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaTimothée 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...
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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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Torah Study
Hurlbut Marion LawranceFree -
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: Kim Henderson, M.D.
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyKim Henderson is Morgan Stanley’s Head of Wealth Management Health and Wellness Education, serving in the department of Family Office Resources as the company’s subject matter expert on multiple health-...
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Saturday Spotlight Series: L’Histoire du soldat
Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall Elizabeth S. Lenna HallL'Histoire du soldat, or Tale of the Soldier, is a literary work by the French author Jules Michelet, which delves into the essence of history and its significance in understanding...
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A COMPLETE UNKNOWN
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaTimothée 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...
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Houston Ballet with the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra
Amphitheater AmphitheaterRossen Milanov, conductor With over 50 years of rich history, Houston Ballet has evolved into the country’s fourth-largest ballet company with a global reach, touring in renowned theaters in Dubai,...
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Chautauqua Theater Company presents the world premiere of The Witnesses (formerly titled Tell Me You’re Dying) (Preview)
Bratton Theater Bratton TheaterBy C.A. Johnson Directed by Jade King Carroll The Witnesses compels us to question not only if we can change but if we have time to do so while the...
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BAD SHABBOS
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaAn 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