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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
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
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

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