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  • 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...

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    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...

    $19.00
  • People in Bestor Plaza

    Ted Deutch

    Hall of Philosophy Hall of Philosophy

    CEO of American Jewish Committee

  • Three musicians posing with their instruments in blue and black clothing

    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....

  • Chautauqua at 150: Wynton Marsalis' All Rise movie poster

    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'...

    Free Admission
  • Play CHQ

    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...

  • Men playing softball

    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 movie poster

    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
  • Houston Ballet dancers posing and looking to the right

    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...

    $54 – $64
  • Soundtrack To A Coup d' Etat movie poster

    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
  • A view of Miller Bell Tower and Chautauqua Lake from the Athenaeum Hotel porch

    Episcopal Holy Eucharist

    Chapel of the Good Shepherd Chapel of the Good Shepherd

    Episcopal Holy Eucharist

    Free
  • Hall of Missions porch

    Daily Word Meditation

    Hall of Missions Hall of Missions

    (Programmed by Unity of Chautauqua)

    Free
  • A worship service at the Chapel of the Good Shepherd

    Catholic Mass

    Chapel of the Good Shepherd Chapel of the Good Shepherd

    Catholic Mass

    Free
  • Teresa Maya's headshot

    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 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...

    Free
  • Ada Calhoun and Kwame Alexander's headshots

    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, ghostwriter and — as of this year — novelist; now, she will make her Chautauqua Lecture Series debut in conversation with Kwame Alexander, discussing the...

    $30
  • Bird, Tree and Garden Club brown bag lecture in Smith Wilkes Hall

    BTG Brownbag. Marcus Rosten, Western NY Land Conservancy: Animal Tracking for Wildlife Corridors

    Smith Wilkes Hall Smith Wilkes Hall

    Marcus 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 programs and stewardship projects with local non-profit organizations, and worked as a fish and wildlife technician conducting wildlife surveys and managing habitats for state and...

  • People gathered for a meditation class

    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 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...

    free
  • CHQ Dialogues logo

    CHQ Dialogues

    Presbyterian House Presbyterian House
    Free
  • Marie Griffith's headshot

    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 C. Danforth Center on Religion and Politics and the editor of the Center’s journal, Religion & Politics. Her research focuses on American Christianity, including the...

    $19.00
  • Sacramento movie poster

    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. 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...

    $10 – $14
  • Boats docked near the Miller Bell Tower

    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
  • Jon Schmitz headshot

    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

    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 the Chautauqua grounds. In case of inclement weather, all Play CHQ events will be relocated to Sheldon Hall of Education, Room 202.

  • Roger Kaza, Bill Bernatis, Donna Dolson, Daniel Kerdelwicz and Mark Robbins' headshots

    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 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...

  • The Last Ranger movie poster

    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 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....

    Free Admission
  • Children's School on the Amphitheater stage for Old First Night

    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, 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...

  • Performers on stage in a life size slinky and a huge hoop

    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 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...

    $34
  • Liza movie poster

    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 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...

    $10 – $14
  • The Hall of Philosophy

    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...

  • A view of Miller Bell Tower and Chautauqua Lake from the Athenaeum Hotel porch

    Episcopal Holy Eucharist

    Chapel of the Good Shepherd Chapel of the Good Shepherd

    Episcopal Holy Eucharist

    Free
  • Hall of Missions porch

    Daily Word Meditation

    Hall of Missions Hall of Missions

    (Programmed by Unity of Chautauqua)

    Free
  • People gathered for a meditation class

    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 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...

    free
  • A worship service at the Chapel of the Good Shepherd

    Catholic Mass

    Chapel of the Good Shepherd Chapel of the Good Shepherd

    Catholic Mass

    Free
  • Teresa Maya's headshot

    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 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...

    Free
  • Carla Hall and Kwame Alexander's headshots

    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 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...

    $30
  • Smith Wilkes Hall

    Climate Science and Disaster Preparedness in a Post-DOGE world

    Smith Wilkes Hall Smith Wilkes Hall

    Tom 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...

  • Lisa Fishbayn Joffe's headshot

    Lisa Fishbayn Joffe

    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
  • Chautauqua at 150: Wynton Marsalis' All Rise movie poster

    WYNTON MARSALIS’ ALL RISE

    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
  • Play CHQ

    Play CHQ: STEM by the Water

    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...

  • Men playing softball

    Men’s Softball League

    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 movie poster

    SACRAMENTO

    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
  • Luis Sahagun Nuño's headshot

    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,...

  • Liza movie poster

    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...

    $10 – $14
  • A worship service at the Chapel of the Good Shepherd

    Catholic Mass

    Chapel of the Good Shepherd Chapel of the Good Shepherd

    Catholic Mass

    Free
  • Teresa Maya's headshot

    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 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...

    Free
  • Amna Nawaz's headshot

    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, foreign affairs, education, gun violence, criminal justice reform, the climate, culture and sports. She joins the Chautauqua Lecture Series during the “Kwame Alexander and Friends”...

    $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 a look at our upcoming productions and discussions on the craft of theater-making. Free and open to the public.

  • People gathered for a meditation class

    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 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...

    free
  • CHQ Dialogues logo

    CHQ Dialogue

    Everett Jewish Life Center Everett Jewish Life Center
    free
  • Someone holding playing cards in their hand

    Duplicate Bridge

    Sports Club Sports Club

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

  • A landscape painting with a blue and purple sky

    “Inside/Outside: Open CVA Members Exhibition 2025” – August 7–21

    Fowler-Kellogg Art Center: 1st Floor

    "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 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...

  • Mary Anne Case's headshot

    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 Case studied at the University of Munich; litigated for Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison; and was professor of law and Class of 1966 Research...

    $19.00
  • A landscape painting with a blue and purple sky

    “Inside/Outside: Open CVA Members Exhibition” Exhibition Opening Reception

    Fowler-Kellogg Art Center: 1st Floor

    Exhibition 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...

  • Liza movie poster

    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 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...

    $10 – $14
  • Kevin Nguyen's headshot and Mỹ Documents book cover

    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 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 House
    free
  • CHQ Dialogues logo

    CHQ Dialogues

    AAHH African American Heritage House

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

    free
  • Play CHQ

    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...

  • Kids at the Color Sprint

    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 movie poster

    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 logo

    CHQ Dialogues

    Disciples of Christ House Disciples of Christ House
    free
  • Timothy Muffitt's headshot

    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 movie poster

    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
  • A view of Miller Bell Tower and Chautauqua Lake from the Athenaeum Hotel porch

    Episcopal Holy Eucharist

    Chapel of the Good Shepherd Chapel of the Good Shepherd

    Episcopal Holy Eucharist

    Free
  • Hall of Missions porch

    Daily Word Meditation

    Hall of Missions Hall of Missions

    (Programmed by Unity of Chautauqua)

    Free
  • People gathered for a meditation class

    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
  • A worship service at the Chapel of the Good Shepherd

    Catholic Mass

    Chapel of the Good Shepherd Chapel of the Good Shepherd

    Catholic Mass

    Free
  • Teresa Maya's headshot

    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 and Kwame Alexander's headshots

    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 logo

    CHQ Dialogues

    Lutheran House Lutheran House
    free
  • Asha Dahya's headshot

    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 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,...

    $19.00
  • Ida by Lamplight and Sitcom

    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 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...

    $15
  • CHQ Dialogues logo

    CHQ Dialogues

    Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
    free
  • CHQ Dialogues logo

    CHQ Dialogues

    Episcopal Cottage Episcopal Cottage
    free
  • Men playing softball

    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 movie poster

    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 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...

    $10 – $14
  • Mary Chapin Carpenter and Brandy Clark, Summer & Fall Tour 2025, August 8 at Chautauqua Institution with a graphic of daffodils

    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” 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...

    $54 – $94
  • A Complete Unknown movie poster

    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 Edward Norton and Elle Fanning. "Utterly fascinating, capturing a moment in time when songs had weight, when they could move the culture--even if the singer...

    $10 – $14
  • The Hall of Philosophy

    CHQ Mystic Heart Meditation: Carol McKiernan

    Hall of Philosophy Hall of Philosophy

    Carol 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 and meditation retreat led by Subagh Singh Khalsa and has been practicing Centering Prayer daily ever since. She has attended many seminars, workshops, and retreats...

    free
  • Hurlbut Memorial Community United Methodist Church

    Torah Study

    Hurlbut Marion Lawrance
    Free
  • Kim Henderson's headshot

    Contemporary Issues Forum: Kim Henderson, M.D.

    Hall of Philosophy Hall of Philosophy

    Kim 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- and wellness-related topics — including COVID-19, women’s health, health equity, resiliency, sleep, wellbeing and adolescent and family mental health. Previously, she served Morgan Stanley as...

  • Lenna Hall at night

    Saturday Spotlight Series: L’Histoire du soldat

    Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall

    L'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 humanity. The piece presents history not just as a series of events but as a living narrative shaped by human experiences, emotions, and struggles. Michelet...

  • The Hall of Philosophy

    Catholic Mass

    Hall of Philosophy Hall of Philosophy

    Catholic Mass

    Free
  • A Complete Unknown movie poster

    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 Edward Norton and Elle Fanning. "Utterly fascinating, capturing a moment in time when songs had weight, when they could move the culture--even if the singer...

    $10 – $14
  • Two ballet dancers posing together in front of a blue gray background

    Houston Ballet with the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra

    Amphitheater Amphitheater

    Rossen 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, London, Paris, Moscow, Spain, Montréal, Ottawa, Melbourne, New York City, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, Tokyo and more. Australian choreographer Stanton Welch AM has served as...

    $54 – $64
  • The Witnesses artwork

    Chautauqua Theater Company presents the world premiere of The Witnesses (formerly titled Tell Me You’re Dying) (Preview)

    Bratton Theater Bratton Theater

    By 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 world appears to be ending. Infused with C.A. Johnson’s brutal honesty, exacting humor, and heartfelt exploration of human relationships, the story pulses with urgency, vulnerability...

    $50 – $60
  • Bad Shabbos movie poster

    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 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...

    $10 – $14
  • A view of Miller Bell Tower and Chautauqua Lake from the Athenaeum Hotel porch

    Episcopal Holy Eucharist

    Chapel of the Good Shepherd Chapel of the Good Shepherd

    Episcopal Holy Eucharist

    Free Sunday Event
  • Outside view of the Hall of Christ

    Catholic Mass

    Hall of Christ: Sanctuary

    Catholic Mass

    Free Sunday Event
  • Smith Memorial Library

    Unity Service

    Hall of Missions Hall of Missions

    Unity Service

    Free Sunday Event
  • flowers in Miller Park

    Sunday School

    Children's School Children's School

    Weekly Sunday School Program for Ages 3-11. Children of all faiths and no faith are welcome.

    Free Sunday Event
  • Rev. Dr. J. Peter Holmes' headshot

    Rev. Dr. J. Peter Holmes

    Amphitheater Amphitheater

    The Rev. Dr. J. Peter Holmes has served since 2001 as the Minister of the Congregation of the historic Yorkminster Park Baptist Church in the heart of Toronto. During this time the congregation has grown into an increasingly diverse and multi-cultural family. While the church has a long history of excellence in music, liturgy and...

    Free Sunday Event

  • Chabad Jewish House – Kosher BBQ

    Miller Park Miller Park

    Rabbi Zalman Vilenkin-In the Miller park near the Bell Tower, (across the road, On the side of the road that is closer to the lake) B&G-Please provide: 16 Folding Tables 75 Folding Chairs 10 Trash Cans

  • Five dancers on stage

    Chautauqua School of Dance: Student Gala II

    Amphitheater Amphitheater

    Chautauqua 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,...

    Free
  • Bad Shabbos movie poster

    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
  • Shonda Buchanan and Joy Priest's headshot

    Shonda Buchanan and Joy Priest

    Hall of Philosophy Hall of Philosophy

    Chautauqua Writers’ Center Faculty Reading — Week Eight — Featuring Shonda Buchanan (Creative Non-Fiction) and Joy Priest (Poetry) Kalamazoo, Michigan native Shonda Buchanan is a twice Pushcart Prize and Best...

  • Lake and bell tower at sunrise

    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
  • People in Bestor Plaza

    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...

  • A view of Palestine Park near Chautauqua Lake

    Palestine Park Tour

    Palestine Park Palestine Park

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

    Free Sunday Event
  • A Complete Unknown movie poster

    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
  • Bad Shabbos movie poster

    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
  • The Hall of Philosophy

    CHQ Mystic Heart: Larry Terkel

    Presbyterian Chapel

    Larry Terkel, along with his wife Susan, founded The Spiritual Life Society, an inter-denominational center for spiritual and holistic studies, where he teaches yoga and meditation and gives weekly talks....

  • A view of Miller Bell Tower and Chautauqua Lake from the Athenaeum Hotel porch

    Episcopal Holy Eucharist

    Chapel of the Good Shepherd Chapel of the Good Shepherd

    Episcopal Holy Eucharist

    Free
  • Hall of Missions porch

    Daily Word Meditation

    Hall of Missions Hall of Missions

    (Programmed by Unity of Chautauqua)

    Free
  • People gathered for a meditation class

    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
  • A worship service at the Chapel of the Good Shepherd

    Catholic Mass

    Chapel of the Good Shepherd Chapel of the Good Shepherd

    Catholic Mass

    Free
  • Rev. Dr. J. Peter Holmes' headshot

    Rev. Dr. J. Peter Holmes

    Amphitheater Amphitheater

    The Rev. Dr. J. Peter Holmes has served since 2001 as the Minister of the Congregation of the historic Yorkminster Park Baptist Church in the heart of Toronto. During this...

    Free
  • Allen Fromherz's headshot

    Allen Fromherz

    Amphitheater Amphitheater

    Allen Fromherz is a professor of Middle East, Gulf and Mediterranean history at Georgia State University, where he directs the university’s Middle East Studies Center. His latest book is The...

  • CLSC Book Discussion

    Alumni Hall Porch Alumni Hall Porch

    Presenters Georgia Court and Fred Zirm will lead a community discussion on our Week Eight CLSC selections The Tiny Journalist by Naomi Shihab Nye and the little book of e...

  • Shai Held's headshot

    Shai Held

    Hall of Philosophy Hall of Philosophy

    Rabbi Shai Held, one of the most influential Jewish thinkers and leaders in America, is President and Dean of the Hadar Institute in New York City. Rabbi Held received the...

    $19.00
  • Chautauqua at 150: Wynton Marsalis' All Rise movie poster

    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'...

    Free Admission
  • Play CHQ

    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 Hall of Philosophy

    CHQ Mystic Heart: Suzanne Watters

    Hurlbut Church sanctuary Hurlbut Church sanctuary

    Suzanne 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...

    free
  • Bad Shabbos movie poster

    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
  • A Complete Unknown movie poster

    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
  • Timothy Muffitt conducting the Music School Festival Orchestra

    Music School Festival Orchestra

    Amphitheater Amphitheater

    Comprised of top-tier students from conservatories and universities in the U.S. and abroad, Music School Festival Orchestra members participate in a variety of musical activities during their summers at Chautauqua...

  • The Hall of Philosophy

    CHQ Mystic Heart: Larry Terkel

    Presbyterian Chapel

    Larry Terkel, along with his wife Susan, founded The Spiritual Life Society, an inter-denominational center for spiritual and holistic studies, where he teaches yoga and meditation and gives weekly talks....

  • A view of Miller Bell Tower and Chautauqua Lake from the Athenaeum Hotel porch

    Episcopal Holy Eucharist

    Chapel of the Good Shepherd Chapel of the Good Shepherd

    Episcopal Holy Eucharist

    Free
  • Hall of Missions porch

    Daily Word Meditation

    Hall of Missions Hall of Missions

    (Programmed by Unity of Chautauqua)

    Free
  • A worship service at the Chapel of the Good Shepherd

    Catholic Mass

    Chapel of the Good Shepherd Chapel of the Good Shepherd

    Catholic Mass

    Free
  • Rev. Dr. J. Peter Holmes' headshot

    Rev. Dr. J. Peter Holmes

    Amphitheater Amphitheater

    The Rev. Dr. J. Peter Holmes has served since 2001 as the Minister of the Congregation of the historic Yorkminster Park Baptist Church in the heart of Toronto. During this time the congregation has grown into an increasingly diverse and multi-cultural family. While the church has a long history of excellence in music, liturgy and...

    Free
  • Vali Nasr's headshot

    Vali R. Nasr

    Amphitheater Amphitheater

    Vali R. Nasr is the Majid Khadduri Professor of International Affairs and Middle East Studies at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies. Between 2012 and 2019 he served as dean of SAIS, and between 2009 and 2011 as senior adviser to Ambassador Richard Holbrooke, the U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan. Nasr,...

    $30
  • People gathered for a meditation class

    CHQ Mystic Heart: Larry Terkel

    Hall of Missions Hall of Missions

    Larry Terkel, along with his wife Susan, founded The Spiritual Life Society, an inter-denominational center for spiritual and holistic studies, where he teaches yoga and meditation and gives weekly talks. As its licensed minister, Larry has officiated at over 2,000 weddings for couples of all faiths. He is also the founder of Temple Beth Shalom,...

    free
  • CHQ Dialogues logo

    CHQ Dialogues

    Presbyterian House Presbyterian House
    Free
  • People playing mah jongg

    Mah Jongg Luncheon

    Sports Club Sports Club

    Drop-in mah jongg at the Sports Club directed by PattyArmstrong

  • The Witnesses artwork

    Chautauqua Theater Company presents the world premiere of The Witnesses (formerly titled Tell Me You’re Dying) (Preview)

    Bratton Theater Bratton Theater

    By 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 world appears to be ending. Infused with C.A. Johnson’s brutal honesty, exacting humor, and heartfelt exploration of human relationships, the story pulses with urgency, vulnerability...

    $50 – $60
  • Brock Bahler's headshot

    Brock Bahler

    Hall of Philosophy Hall of Philosophy

    Brock Bahler is a teaching professor and director of undergraduate studies in the religious studies department at Pitt, where he advocates for more diverse syllabuses, relates religion to social issues and pushes students to think outside of the box. He earned his PhD in Philosophy from Duquesne University and is the author of Childlike Peace...

    $19.00
  • Boats docked near the Miller Bell Tower

    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
  • David Kinkela's headshot

    Heritage Lecture Series: David Kinkela

    Hall of Philosophy Hall of Philosophy

    As part of the Oliver Archives Center's 2025 Heritage Lecture Series, Dr. David Kinkela will present "Chautauqua: A Place and an Idea in Progressive Era America". Dr. Kinkela is an environmental historian who explores U.S. history in a global context. His first book, DDT and the American Century: Global Health, Environmental Politics, and the Pesticide...

  • Play CHQ

    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 the Chautauqua grounds. In case of inclement weather, all Play CHQ events will be relocated to Sheldon Hall of Education, Room 202.

  • SOULEYMANE’S STORY

    Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua Cinema

    Souleymane a Paris food delivery cyclist and asylum seeker, has two days to prepare his story for a make-or-break interview to secure his legal residency. "Abou Sangaré is magnificent as Souleymane...He is on screen for virtually every second, and he holds your attention without fail." -Karl Quinn, Sydney Morning Herald "If the hero's dire situation...

    $10 – $14
  • The Witnesses artwork

    Chautauqua Theater Company presents the world premiere of The Witnesses (formerly titled Tell Me You’re Dying) (Preview)

    Bratton Theater Bratton Theater

    By 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 world appears to be ending. Infused with C.A. Johnson’s brutal honesty, exacting humor, and heartfelt exploration of human relationships, the story pulses with urgency, vulnerability...

    $50 – $60
  • Rossen Milanov's headshot

    Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra: Classical Remix

    Amphitheater Amphitheater

    Rossen Milanov, conductor Jaren Atherholt, oboe Noah Kay, oboe Join conductor Rossen Milanov for a dynamic evening of orchestral elegance, innovation, and charm. Mozart’s Idomeneo Ballet Music opens with regal grace, leading to Viet Cuong’s Extra(ordinarily) Fancy, a dazzling new concerto showcasing the brilliance of Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra oboists Jaren Atherholt and Noah Kay. The...

    $54 – $64

  • SECRET MALL APARTMENT

    Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua Cinema

    In 2003, eight Rhode Islanders created a secret apartment inside the busy Providence Place Mall and kept it going for four years, filming everything along the way. Far more than just a wild prank, the secret mall apartment became an incredibly meaningful act for all the participants, at once an act of defiance against local...

    $10 – $14