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    CHQ Dialogues

    Lutheran House Lutheran House
    free
  • Russell Moore's headshot

    Russell Moore

    Hall of Philosophy Hall of Philosophy

    Russell Moore is Editor in Chief of Christianity Today. Moore is the author of several books, including Losing Our Religion: An Alter Call for Evangelical America; The Courage to Stand:...

    $19.00
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    CHQ Dialogues

    Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
    free
  • CHQ Dialogues logo

    CHQ Dialogues

    Episcopal Cottage Episcopal Cottage
    free
  • People eating dinner around a table

    Guest Chef Dinner – Joe Bucci & Brian Baccus

    Athenaeum Parlor Athenaeum Parlor

    Join Sysco Chefs Brian Barcus & Joe Bucci for a tasting dinner. The evening begins at 5:30 p.m. with passed hors d’oeuvres with dinner seating at 6 p.m. Brian Barcus...

    $125.00
  • Perfect Days

    PERFECT DAYS

    Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua Cinema

    Hirayama (Kôji Yakusho) seems utterly content with his simple life as a cleaner of Tokyo public toilets in director Wim Wenders' deeply moving and poetic reflection on finding beauty in...

    $10 – $14
  • The Witnesses artwork

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

    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
  • Two skeletons sitting on logs around a campfire by the ocean

    O.A.R.: Lost Weekend Tour

    Amphitheater Amphitheater

    O.A.R. might just be music’s biggest, best kept secret. The platinum-certified Rockville, MD band has quietly sold out multiple shows at Madison Square Garden, filled Red Rocks Amphitheater a dozen times, earned platinum and gold plaques, lit up the Times Square New Year’s Eve celebration, and built one of the most committed fanbases in the...

    $60 – $130
  • Everythings Going To Be Great

    EVERYTHING’S GOING TO BE GREAT

    Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua Cinema

    Buddy Smart (Bryan Cranston) wrestles with his over-sized showbiz dreams. His wife Macy (Allison Janney) struggles to keep their family afloat. As they grapple with identity and belonging, they share a humorous and heartfelt journey of self-discovery, learning the power of owning your spotlight no matter what stage of life you're in. Director "Jon S....

    $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
  • The Witnesses artwork

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

    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
  • Everythings Going To Be Great

    EVERYTHING’S GOING TO BE GREAT

    Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua Cinema

    Buddy Smart (Bryan Cranston) wrestles with his over-sized showbiz dreams. His wife Macy (Allison Janney) struggles to keep their family afloat. As they grapple with identity and belonging, they share a humorous and heartfelt journey of self-discovery, learning the power of owning your spotlight no matter what stage of life you're in. Director "Jon S....

    $10 – $14
  • Sweet Honey in the Rock band members sitting on a couch in black, white and blue outfits

    Sweet Honey in the Rock® “Celebrating 50 Years”

    Amphitheater Amphitheater

    The Grammy-nominated African American vocal ensemble SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK® marks its 50TH ANNIVERSARY in November 2023 with a powerful three-year celebration that will honor its storied past and set the course for the future of the group, which has been described as, “one of the most dynamic, versatile and still relevant musical collectives...

    $55 – $85
  • Perfect Days

    PERFECT DAYS

    Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua Cinema

    Hirayama (Kôji Yakusho) seems utterly content with his simple life as a cleaner of Tokyo public toilets in director Wim Wenders' deeply moving and poetic reflection on finding beauty in the everyday world around us. "It's all about finding the simple joys in your daily existence." -Christy Lemire, Breakfast All Day "Jonathan Livingston Lavatory Cleaner....

    $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
  • Smith Memorial Library

    Unity Service

    Hall of Missions Hall of Missions

    Unity Service

    Free
  • Bishop Eugene Sutton

    Bishop Eugene Sutton

    Amphitheater Amphitheater

    The Rt. Rev. Eugene Taylor Sutton is the senior pastor of Chautauqua Institution. Formerly the Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland and Canon Pastor of Washington National Cathedral, where he directed the Cathedral’s Center for Prayer and Pilgrimage. Sutton has also served as a college chaplain, parish priest, and professor of homiletics and liturgy...

    Free Sunday Event

  • The Great Massey Movie: “The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari”

    Amphitheater Amphitheater

    In this beloved annual event, come hear the mighty Massey Memorial Organ accompany classic silent film, played by Joshua Stafford, prize-winning organist and Director of Sacred Music at Chautauqua Institution. This summer’s selection for screening, 1920’s "The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari", will delight film buffs and new fans alike.

  • Perfect Days

    PERFECT DAYS

    Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua Cinema

    Hirayama (Kôji Yakusho) seems utterly content with his simple life as a cleaner of Tokyo public toilets in director Wim Wenders' deeply moving and poetic reflection on finding beauty in the everyday world around us. "It's all about finding the simple joys in your daily existence." -Christy Lemire, Breakfast All Day "Jonathan Livingston Lavatory Cleaner....

    $10 – $14
  • Everythings Going To Be Great

    EVERYTHING’S GOING TO BE GREAT

    Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua Cinema

    Buddy Smart (Bryan Cranston) wrestles with his over-sized showbiz dreams. His wife Macy (Allison Janney) struggles to keep their family afloat. As they grapple with identity and belonging, they share a humorous and heartfelt journey of self-discovery, learning the power of owning your spotlight no matter what stage of life you're in. Director "Jon S....

    $10 – $14
  • Everythings Going To Be Great

    EVERYTHING’S GOING TO BE GREAT

    Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua Cinema

    Buddy Smart (Bryan Cranston) wrestles with his over-sized showbiz dreams. His wife Macy (Allison Janney) struggles to keep their family afloat. As they grapple with identity and belonging, they share a humorous and heartfelt journey of self-discovery, learning the power of owning your spotlight no matter what stage of life you're in. Director "Jon S....

    $10 – $14
  • Perfect Days

    PERFECT DAYS

    Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua Cinema

    Hirayama (Kôji Yakusho) seems utterly content with his simple life as a cleaner of Tokyo public toilets in director Wim Wenders' deeply moving and poetic reflection on finding beauty in the everyday world around us. "It's all about finding the simple joys in your daily existence." -Christy Lemire, Breakfast All Day "Jonathan Livingston Lavatory Cleaner....

    $10 – $14

  • Bonnie Raitt Live 2025 with Special Guest Jimmie Vaughan & The Tilt-A-Whirl Band on Friday, Sept. 5 at Chautauqua Institution

    Bonnie Raitt with special guest Jimmie Vaughan & The Tilt-A-Whirl Band

    Amphitheater Amphitheater

    Chautauqua Institution is thrilled to welcome the iconic Bonnie Raitt to our Amphitheater! A singer, songwriter, and guitarist whose unique style blends blues, R&B, rock, and pop, after 20 years as a cult favorite, Raitt broke through to the top in the early 90s with her GRAMMY-award-winning albums, Nick of Time and Luck of the...

    $55 – $151
  • Taj Mahal

    The Colors of India

    Join Chautauqua Travels and Chautauqua Institution’s Chief IDEA Officer Amit Taneja on a colorful 9-day journey through northern India and experience a kaleidoscope of sights, sounds, and scents unlike anywhere else in the world. Begin in the bustling metropolis of Delhi, where ancient traditions blend seamlessly into everyday modern life, with visits to classic landmarks...

  • Feath3r Theory dancers performing

    Preview Performance of the feath3r theory

    Carnahan-Jackson: McBride/Verdy Carnahan-Jackson: McBride/Verdy

    Experience one of New York City’s most daring dance-theatre ensembles as they share a work-in-progress showing of their latest creation. Join the New York City–based dance-theatre-media collective the feath3r theory (TF3T) for an exclusive preview of their bold new work A Body of Dangerous Ideas. Conceived by Artistic Director Raja Feather Kelly, the piece investigates...

    $25

  • A German band playing music at an Oktoberfest event

    Oktoberfest

    Athenaeum Hotel Athenaeum Hotel

    Experience a night of German splendor at the Athenaeum Hotel! Savor an indulgent German feast while being serenaded by The Bergholz German Band, direct from Niagara Falls (NY). Clad in vibrant, traditional garb, this band brings the essence of German Folk tradition to life with their infectious oom-pah rhythms and joyful melodies. Their full wind...

    $56.00

  • West End of London

    CHQ Travels: London Theater: Page to Stage

    Join Chautauqua Theater Company’s producing artistic director Jade King Carroll on an immersive journey into the heart of London’s theater scene. Unravel the mysteries of storied theaters and delve into...

  • This is the Only Kingdom book cover and Jaquira Díaz's headshot

    Jaquira Díaz

    Zoom Zoom

    Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle Unbound Selection – This is the Only Kingdom: A Novel by Jaquira Díaz This Fall, Chautauqua Literary Arts invites you to join us for the...

  • Horse-drawn Carriage

    Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides

    Bestor Plaza Bestor Plaza

    The Stateline Horseman's Association will provide sleigh and wagon rides around the grounds every weekend starting Saturday, Jan. 4 and continuing every Saturday and Sunday (weather permitting) until Feb. 28....

    $3 – $5
  • Horse-drawn Carriage

    Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides

    Bestor Plaza Bestor Plaza

    The Stateline Horseman's Association will provide sleigh and wagon rides around the grounds every weekend starting Saturday, Jan. 4 and continuing every Saturday and Sunday (weather permitting) until Feb. 28....

    $3 – $5
  • Horse-drawn Carriage

    Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides

    Bestor Plaza Bestor Plaza

    The Stateline Horseman's Association will provide sleigh and wagon rides around the grounds every weekend starting Saturday, Jan. 4 and continuing every Saturday and Sunday (weather permitting) until Feb. 28....

    $3 – $5
  • Horse-drawn Carriage

    Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides

    Bestor Plaza Bestor Plaza

    The Stateline Horseman's Association will provide sleigh and wagon rides around the grounds every weekend starting Saturday, Jan. 4 and continuing every Saturday and Sunday (weather permitting) until Feb. 28....

    $3 – $5
  • Horse-drawn Carriage

    Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides

    Bestor Plaza Bestor Plaza

    The Stateline Horseman's Association will provide sleigh and wagon rides around the grounds every weekend starting Saturday, Jan. 4 and continuing every Saturday and Sunday (weather permitting) until Feb. 28....

    $3 – $5
  • Horse-drawn Carriage

    Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides

    Bestor Plaza Bestor Plaza

    The Stateline Horseman's Association will provide sleigh and wagon rides around the grounds every weekend starting Saturday, Jan. 4 and continuing every Saturday and Sunday (weather permitting) until Feb. 28....

    $3 – $5
  • Horse-drawn Carriage

    Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides

    Bestor Plaza Bestor Plaza

    The Stateline Horseman's Association will provide sleigh and wagon rides around the grounds every weekend starting Saturday, Jan. 4 and continuing every Saturday and Sunday (weather permitting) until Feb. 28....

    $3 – $5
  • Horse-drawn Carriage

    Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides

    Bestor Plaza Bestor Plaza

    The Stateline Horseman's Association will provide sleigh and wagon rides around the grounds every weekend starting Saturday, Jan. 4 and continuing every Saturday and Sunday (weather permitting) until Feb. 28....

    $3 – $5
  • Horse-drawn Carriage

    Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides

    Bestor Plaza Bestor Plaza

    The Stateline Horseman's Association will provide sleigh and wagon rides around the grounds every weekend starting Saturday, Jan. 4 and continuing every Saturday and Sunday (weather permitting) until Feb. 28....

    $3 – $5

  • Horse-drawn Carriage

    Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides

    Bestor Plaza Bestor Plaza

    The Stateline Horseman's Association will provide sleigh and wagon rides around the grounds every weekend starting Saturday, Jan. 4 and continuing every Saturday and Sunday (weather permitting) until Feb. 28....

    $3 – $5
  • Horse-drawn Carriage

    Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides

    Bestor Plaza Bestor Plaza

    The Stateline Horseman's Association will provide sleigh and wagon rides around the grounds every weekend starting Saturday, Jan. 4 and continuing every Saturday and Sunday (weather permitting) until Feb. 28....

    $3 – $5
  • Horse-drawn Carriage

    Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides

    Bestor Plaza Bestor Plaza

    The Stateline Horseman's Association will provide sleigh and wagon rides around the grounds every weekend starting Saturday, Jan. 4 and continuing every Saturday and Sunday (weather permitting) until Feb. 28....

    $3 – $5
  • Horse-drawn Carriage

    Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides

    Bestor Plaza Bestor Plaza

    The Stateline Horseman's Association will provide sleigh and wagon rides around the grounds every weekend starting Saturday, Jan. 4 and continuing every Saturday and Sunday (weather permitting) until Feb. 28....

    $3 – $5
  • Horse-drawn Carriage

    Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides

    Bestor Plaza Bestor Plaza

    The Stateline Horseman's Association will provide sleigh and wagon rides around the grounds every weekend starting Saturday, Jan. 4 and continuing every Saturday and Sunday (weather permitting) until Feb. 28....

    $3 – $5
  • Horse-drawn Carriage

    Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides

    Bestor Plaza Bestor Plaza

    The Stateline Horseman's Association will provide sleigh and wagon rides around the grounds every weekend starting Saturday, Jan. 4 and continuing every Saturday and Sunday (weather permitting) until Feb. 28....

    $3 – $5
  • Horse-drawn Carriage

    Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides

    Bestor Plaza Bestor Plaza

    The Stateline Horseman's Association will provide sleigh and wagon rides around the grounds every weekend starting Saturday, Jan. 4 and continuing every Saturday and Sunday (weather permitting) until Feb. 28....

    $3 – $5
  • Horse-drawn Carriage

    Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides

    Bestor Plaza Bestor Plaza

    The Stateline Horseman's Association will provide sleigh and wagon rides around the grounds every weekend starting Saturday, Jan. 4 and continuing every Saturday and Sunday (weather permitting) until Feb. 28....

    $3 – $5

  • Mother’s Day Brunch

    This event is sold out. $62.00 per person, plus tax, plus gratuity (1) Free Mimosa for mom $22.00 per person (Ages 5-11) Free (Under 4 years old)

    $62.00
  • Dreamt I Found You: A Novel book cover and Jimin Han's headshot

    CLSC Unbound: Jimin Han

    Chautauqua Literary & Scientific Circle (CLSC) Unbound – Dreamt I Found You: A Novel by Jimin Han From the critically acclaimed author of The Apology comes a contemporary retelling of...

  • Wilco band members laying on the ground

    Wilco Concert Buffet Dinner

    Enjoy a relaxed yet refined dining experience featuring comforting classics, seasonal ingredients, and creative nods to Wilco’s iconic catalog. Guests will enjoy a prime rib carving station, maple-mustard glazed salmon,...

  • Wilco band members laying on the ground

    An Evening with Wilco

    For 30 years, Wilco has been a pioneering force in independent music. The Chicago rock band has released 13 studio albums and won multiple Grammy Awards. They have founded their...

    $50 – $150

  • Chautauqua Regional Youth Ballet Spring Gala

    Chautauqua Regional Youth Ballet, under the direction of Monika Alch, presents their 2026 Spring Gala performance.  This performance will celebrate the retirement of Artistic Director Monika Alch this June. After...

  • TRAIN DREAMS

    Clint Bentley's superb adaptation of Denis Johnson's beloved novella is the moving portrait of Robert Grainier, (Joel Edgerton) a logger and railroad worker who leads a life of unexpected depth...

    $11 – $15

  • BLUE MOON

    This is the story of legendary lyricist Lorenz Hart (Ethan Hawke) bravely facing the future as his professional and private life both unravel at the opening night party for his...

    $11 – $15

  • BLUE MOON

    This is the story of legendary lyricist Lorenz Hart (Ethan Hawke) bravely facing the future as his professional and private life both unravel at the opening night party for his...

    $11 – $15
  • Wynonna Judd and Melissa Etheridge

    Wynonna Judd and Melissa Etheridge: Raised On Radio

    Grammy Award winning icons, Melissa Etheridge and Wynonna Judd, have just announced dates for their co-headlining Raised On Radio Tour. These two musical trailblazers are teaming up for an unforgettable...

    $72 – $177

  • TRAIN DREAMS

    Clint Bentley's superb adaptation of Denis Johnson's beloved novella is the moving portrait of Robert Grainier, (Joel Edgerton) a logger and railroad worker who leads a life of unexpected depth...

    $11 – $15
  • The Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde

    The Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde

    The Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde serves as Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington. In this role, she serves as spiritual leader for the congregations and Episcopal schools in...

    Free Sunday Event

  • “Lexie Loader” Exhibition: June 28–July 23

    "Lexie Loader: Warm Light, Cool Shadows" exhibition runs June 28-July 23. With a soft gaze, Lexie Loader paints interior and exterior spaces, exploring the relationships we have with memories, places,...

  • “Twisted” Exhibition: June 28–August 24

    "Twisted" exhibition runs June 28-August 24. All works in this craft-based exhibition are literally and figuratively twisted into shapes by carving, turning, squeezing and trimming their materials. The result is...

  • “Twisted” Exhibition Opening Reception

    "Twisted" opening reception. Exhibition runs June 28-August 24. All works in this craft-based exhibition are literally and figuratively twisted into shapes by carving, turning, squeezing and trimming their materials. The...

  • Army Field Band and Chorus

    The United States Army Field Band and Soldiers’ Chorus

    The Concert Band & Soldiers’ Chorus are the oldest and largest performing components of The U.S. Army Field Band. Founded in 1946 and 1957, respectively, these premier ensembles have performed...

    Free Sunday Event
  • Stephanie Ginese and Annmarie Kelly-Harbaugh

    Stephanie Ginese and Annmarie Kelly-Harbaugh

    Chautauqua Writers’ Center Faculty Reading — Featuring Stephanie Ginese (Poetry) and Annmarie Kelly-Harbaugh (Prose) Stephanie Ginese is an author, instructor, and stand-up comedian from South Lorain, Ohio. Her literary work...

  • New Visitors Orientation

    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 introduce you to the...

  • View of 3 Taps and the Bell Tower

    Newcomers Reception

    Join us for the Newcomers Reception, a welcoming gathering open to all first-time and new visitors to Chautauqua Institution. This lovely event is a chance to meet fellow newcomers, connect with...

  • TRAIN DREAMS

    Clint Bentley's superb adaptation of Denis Johnson's beloved novella is the moving portrait of Robert Grainier, (Joel Edgerton) a logger and railroad worker who leads a life of unexpected depth...

    $11 – $15

  • BLUE MOON

    This is the story of legendary lyricist Lorenz Hart (Ethan Hawke) bravely facing the future as his professional and private life both unravel at the opening night party for his...

    $11 – $15
  • People gathered for a meditation class

    Movement and Meditation with Monte Thompson

    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
  • The Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde

    The Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde

    The Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde serves as Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington. In this role, she serves as spiritual leader for the congregations and Episcopal schools in...

    free
  • Norah O'Donnell and Deborah Roberts

    Norah O’Donnell and Deborah Roberts

    Two of America’s most respected television journalists help launch Chautauqua’s 2026 Summer Assembly and a week on “Icons and Instigators: Women Who Change the World” with a conversation based on...

    $40
  • Kyle Keogh

    Conversations with Kyle

    Join us for “Conversations with Kyle”, an open, drop in conversation for members of the entire community. These informal gatherings offer the opportunity to ask questions and engage directly with...

  • Diana Butler Bass

    Diana Butler Bass

    Diana Butler Bass, Ph.D., is an award-winning author, popular speaker, inspiring preacher, and commentator on religion and contemporary spirituality. Her latest book, A Beautiful Year, won the 2026 Wilbur Prize,...

    $20

  • BLUE MOON

    This is the story of legendary lyricist Lorenz Hart (Ethan Hawke) bravely facing the future as his professional and private life both unravel at the opening night party for his...

    $11 – $15
  • ChamberFest Cleveland

    Chautauqua Chamber Music: ChamberFest Cleveland

    Launched in 2012 by Cleveland Orchestra principal clarinet emeritus Franklin Cohen and daughter Diana Cohen, concertmaster of the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, ChamberFest Cleveland burst onto the scene with a Big...

    $55 – $65

  • TRAIN DREAMS

    Clint Bentley's superb adaptation of Denis Johnson's beloved novella is the moving portrait of Robert Grainier, (Joel Edgerton) a logger and railroad worker who leads a life of unexpected depth...

    $11 – $15
  • Mike Thornton

    Mike Thornton & The Midnight Quartet

    Mike Thornton, jazz vocalist of grit and sophistication, takes center stage with The Midnight Quartet in a performance charged with high-octane energy and deep blues soul. Blending hard-swinging standards with...

    $25
  • The Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde

    The Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde

    The Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde serves as Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington. In this role, she serves as spiritual leader for the congregations and Episcopal schools in...

    free

  • Alyse Nelson with Vital Voices Fellows

    Amphitheater Amphitheater

    Continuing a week celebrating “Icons and Instigators: Women Who Change the World,” Chautauqua proudly welcome Alyse Nelson, CEO of Vital Voices, a non-profit founded on the simple idea that nations...

    $40
  • Venerable Jissai Prince-Cherry

    CHQ Mystic Heart- Sensei Ven. Jissai Prince-Cherry, Zen Buddhism

    Hall of Missions Hall of Missions

    Venerable Jissai Prince-Cherry began practicing Zen in 1994. Since then, she has maintained a daily personal practice and regularly participates in group sittings, intensive Zen meditation retreats, and periods of...

    free
  • CHQ Dialogues logo

    CHQ Dialogues

    Presbyterian House Presbyterian House
    Free
  • Diana Butler Bass and Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde

    Diana Butler Bass and Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde

    Hall of Philosophy Hall of Philosophy

    Diana Butler Bass kicks off the 2026 Interfaith Lecture Series, beginning the Summer Assembly season with a solo lecture on Monday, June 29, 2026. The following day, on Tuesday, June...

    $20
  • CHQ Dialogues logo

    CHQ Dialogues

    Everett Jewish Life Center Everett Jewish Life Center
    free

  • H IS FOR HAWK

    Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua Cinema

    After the sudden death of her father (Brendan Gleeson), Helen (Claire Foy) turns to the ancient art of falconry to navigate her profound loss. As she teaches her goshawk Mabel...

    $11 – $15
  • Alicia Olatuja

    Alicia Olatuja: “Dear Lisa”

    Amphitheater Amphitheater

    When St. Louis native vocalist, composer, educator Alicia Olatuja sings, the world listens. Her aural artistry is a wondrous weave of jazz, blues, gospel, classical, pop and Afropop musical genres....

    $55 – $65

  • NO OTHER CHOICE

    When a man (Lee Byung-Hun) is abruptly laid off by the paper company where he has worked tirelessly for many years, he devises a strategy to secure a new job:...

    $11 – $15

  • Sunrise kayaking

    Sunrise Paddle – Kayak/SUP

    Enjoy the beauty of the lake during our sunrise paddle. This is not a guided tour but an opportunity to rent a kayak, SUP or canoe for an enjoyable hour...

  • People gathered for a meditation class

    Movement and Meditation with Monte Thompson

    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
  • The Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde

    The Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde

    The Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde serves as Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington. In this role, she serves as spiritual leader for the congregations and Episcopal schools in...

    free
  • Kerri Walsh Jennings and Tara VanDerveer

    Kerri Walsh Jennings and Tara VanDerveer

    Continuing a weeklong celebration of “Icons and Instigators: Women Who Change History,” Chautauqua welcomes two Olympic gold medalists for a conversation on the state of women’s sports, and the outlook...

    $40
  • Molly Patrick

    Organ Recitals Molly Patrick

    Molly Patrick is an organist originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Her diverse career has brought her to many different places, including six years in Anchorage, Alaska where she was the music...

    free

  • Guided Kayak Historic Tour

    Enjoy paddling while learning about historic sites along the shores of Chautauqua Institution during this hour-long guided kayak tour. The tour begins and ends at the Sports Club. The cost...

  • Susannah Herchel

    Susannah Heschel

    Susannah Heschel serves as the Eli M. Black Distinguished Professor and chair of Jewish studies at Dartmouth College and the Gerard Weinstock Visiting Professor of Jewish Studies at Harvard University.    Heschel’s scholarship focuses on Jewish thought...

    $20

  • NO OTHER CHOICE

    When a man (Lee Byung-Hun) is abruptly laid off by the paper company where he has worked tirelessly for many years, he devises a strategy to secure a new job:...

    $11 – $15
  • Raleigh Ringers

    Masters Series Masterclass: Raleigh Ringers

    Join the Raleigh Ringers for an engaging session that explores the artistry, teamwork, and joy behind one of the world’s premier handbell ensembles. Through discussion and live demonstration, discover how...

    $49

  • H IS FOR HAWK

    After the sudden death of her father (Brendan Gleeson), Helen (Claire Foy) turns to the ancient art of falconry to navigate her profound loss. As she teaches her goshawk Mabel...

    $11 – $15
  • Guerrilla Girls

    CVA Lecture Series: Guerrilla Girls

    Frida Kahlo, a founding member of the Guerrilla Girls, presents a one-hour romp through the history of the influential anonymous artist-activist collective from 1985 to today. The Guerrilla Girls use...

  • The Raleigh Ringers

    The Raleigh Ringers

    The Raleigh Ringers return to Chautauqua for another dazzling performance by one of America’s premier handbell ensembles. Renowned for their virtuosity and showmanship, The Raleigh Ringers bring an extraordinary range...

    $40 – $50

  • NO OTHER CHOICE

    When a man (Lee Byung-Hun) is abruptly laid off by the paper company where he has worked tirelessly for many years, he devises a strategy to secure a new job:...

    $11 – $15
  • The Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde

    The Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde

    The Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde serves as Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington. In this role, she serves as spiritual leader for the congregations and Episcopal schools in...

    free
  • Kelli O'Hara and Sutton Foster

    Sutton Foster and Kelli O’Hara

    Continuing a weeklong conversation dedicated to “Icons and Instigators: Women Who Change the World,” the Chautauqua Lecture Series is proud to welcome Sutton Foster and Kelli O’Hara, two legendary stars...

    $40

  • 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...

  • Yolanda Pierce

    Yolanda Pierce

    Yolanda Pierce is a scholar, writer, womanist theologian and accomplished administrator in higher education. She currently serves as University Distinguished Professor of Religion and Literature and dean of the Vanderbilt...

    $20

  • H IS FOR HAWK

    After the sudden death of her father (Brendan Gleeson), Helen (Claire Foy) turns to the ancient art of falconry to navigate her profound loss. As she teaches her goshawk Mabel...

    $11 – $15

  • NO OTHER CHOICE

    When a man (Lee Byung-Hun) is abruptly laid off by the paper company where he has worked tirelessly for many years, he devises a strategy to secure a new job:...

    $11 – $15

  • H IS FOR HAWK

    Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua Cinema

    After the sudden death of her father (Brendan Gleeson), Helen (Claire Foy) turns to the ancient art of falconry to navigate her profound loss. As she teaches her goshawk Mabel...

    $11 – $15