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Chautauqua Prays for Peace though Compassion
Hall of Philosophy Grove
Free
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...
Free
Children’s School Old First Night Sing Along
Smith Wilkes Hall Smith Wilkes Hall
Service of Blessing and Healing
Randell Chapel, UCC Headquarters
Free
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, ghostwriter and — as of this year — novelist; now, she will make her Chautauqua Lecture Series debut in conversation with Kwame Alexander, discussing the...
$30
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 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...
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
Presbyterian House Presbyterian House
Free
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 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
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...
$10 – $14
Social Hour at Denominational Houses
Denominational Houses (Selected)Social hour at the Baptist House, Catholic House, Christian Church, Everett Jewish Life Center, Episcopal Cottage, Lutheran House, Unitarian House and United Methodist House
Free
Heritage Lecture Series: Jonathan D. Schmitz
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyAs part of the Oliver Archives Center's Heritage Lecture Series, Chautauqua Institution Archives and Historian, Jonathan D. Schmitz will present "Three Noteworthy Chautauquans".
Play CHQ: Crafting by the Water
Miller Park Miller 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.
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...
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....
Free Admission
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...
Labyrinth History and Meditation
Turner (Outside of Building)Bring gate pass. Adjacent to Turner Community Center
free
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...
$34
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...
$10 – $14