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  • 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 the play development and writing processes. You will have the opportunity to go backstage literally and figuratively as you meet with theater professionals who all...

  • 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 second CLSC Unbound program via Zoom Webinar to discuss Jaquira Díaz’s debut novel, This is the Only Kingdom, to take place November 20, 2025. Register...

  • 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

    Athenaeum Hotel Athenaeum Hotel

    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

    Zoom Zoom

    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

    Heirloom (at Athenaeum)

    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

    Amphitheater Amphitheater

    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

    Amphitheater Amphitheater

    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

    Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua Cinema

    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

    Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua Cinema

    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

  • Catholic Mass

    Hall of Philosophy Hall of Philosophy
    free

  • BLUE MOON

    Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua Cinema

    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

    Amphitheater Amphitheater

    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

    Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua Cinema

    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

  • Unity Service

    Hall of Missions Hall of Missions
    Free Sunday Event
  • Hurlbut Memorial Community United Methodist Church

    Catholic Mass

    Hurlbut Church sanctuary Hurlbut Church sanctuary
    Sunday Free Event
  • The Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde

    The Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde

    Amphitheater Amphitheater

    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

    Strohl Art Center 2nd Floor

    "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

    Strohl Art Center 2nd Floor

    "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...

  • “Forest for the Trees” Exhibition Opening Reception

    Fowler-Kellogg Art Center: 1st Floor

    "Forest for the Trees" opening reception. Exhibition runs June 28 - August 9. Forest for the Trees is a sylvan-themed exhibition with a focus on the positive impact of forest...

  • “Twisted” Exhibition Opening Reception

    Strohl Art Center 2nd Floor

    "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...

  • “Sculpture Garden 2026” Opening Reception

    Melvin Johnson Sculpture Garden Melvin Johnson Sculpture Garden

    "Sculpture Garden 2026" opening reception. Exhibition runs June 28-August 26. Featuring outdoor sculptures by Page Henry and Ed Parrish. Curated by Judy Barie.

  • Army Field Band and Chorus

    The United States Army Field Band and Soldiers’ Chorus

    Amphitheater Amphitheater

    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

    Hall of Philosophy Hall of Philosophy

    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...

  • Kriss Miller's headshot

    Church of the Wild -Family Friendly

    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

  • New Visitors Orientation

    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 introduce you to the...

  • View of 3 Taps and the Bell Tower

    Newcomers Reception

    3 Taps

    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

    Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua Cinema

    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

    Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua Cinema

    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

    Amphitheater Amphitheater

    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

    Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua Cinema

    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

    Roe Green Theater Center

    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
  • Venerable Jissai Prince-Cherry

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

    Presbyterian House Presbyterian House

    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
  • Boats docked near the Miller Bell Tower

    Daily Word Meditation

    Hall of Missions Hall of Missions

    (Programmed by Unity of Chautauqua)

    free
  • Hurlbut Memorial Community United Methodist Church

    Catholic Mass

    Hurlbut Church sanctuary Hurlbut Church sanctuary
    free
  • The Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde

    The Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde

    Amphitheater Amphitheater

    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

    Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua Cinema

    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

    Sports Club, Waterfront

    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...

  • Venerable Jissai Prince-Cherry

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

    Presbyterian House Presbyterian House

    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
  • Boats docked near the Miller Bell Tower

    Daily Word Meditation

    Hall of Missions Hall of Missions

    (Programmed by Unity of Chautauqua)

    free
  • Hurlbut Memorial Community United Methodist Church

    Catholic Mass

    Hurlbut Church sanctuary Hurlbut Church sanctuary
    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
  • The Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde

    The Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde

    Amphitheater Amphitheater

    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

    Amphitheater Amphitheater

    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

    Amphitheater Amphitheater

    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
  • CHQ Dialogues logo

    CHQ Dialogues

    Presbyterian House Presbyterian House
    free

  • Guided Kayak Historic Tour

    Sports Club, Waterfront

    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

    Hall of Philosophy Hall of Philosophy

    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

    Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua Cinema

    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

    Amphitheater Amphitheater

    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

  • The Audacity to Lead: Four Women, One Powerful Conversation

    Hall of Philosophy Hall of Philosophy

    Join four accomplished women - a cathedral dean, a university athletic director, an entrepreneurial innovator, and a corporate attorney - for a candid conversation about leadership, resilience, and creating meaningful...

  • 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
  • Guerrilla Girls

    CVA Lecture Series: Guerrilla Girls

    Smith Wilkes Hall Smith Wilkes Hall

    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...

  • A voice student singing in a recital

    School of Music: Opera Conservatory Presents -“Icons and Instigators”

    Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall

    Chautauqua Opera Conservatory's 2026 recital season. Inspired by Chautauqua Institutions Week One theme, this program celebrates women whose artistry, ideas, and determination have shaped culture and challenged innovation. Featuring music...

  • The Raleigh Ringers

    The Raleigh Ringers

    Amphitheater Amphitheater

    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

    Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua Cinema

    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
  • Venerable Jissai Prince-Cherry

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

    Presbyterian House Presbyterian House

    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
  • Boats docked near the Miller Bell Tower

    Daily Word Meditation

    Hall of Missions Hall of Missions

    (Programmed by Unity of Chautauqua)

    free
  • Hurlbut Memorial Community United Methodist Church

    Catholic Mass

    Hurlbut Church sanctuary Hurlbut Church sanctuary
    free
  • The Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde

    The Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde

    Hall of Philosophy Hall of Philosophy

    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

    Amphitheater Amphitheater

    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

    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...

  • 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

    Everett Jewish Life Center Everett Jewish Life Center
    free
  • Yolanda Pierce

    Yolanda Pierce

    Hall of Philosophy Hall of Philosophy

    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

    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
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    CHQ Dialogues

    United Methodist House United Methodist House
    free

  • Big Splash: Heinz Reopening Celebration

    Heinz Beach Heinz Beach

    Celebrate the grand reopening of Heinz Beach with a Big Splash! We will gather for lemonade and cookies with the CPOA Lake Committee

  • NO OTHER CHOICE

    Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua Cinema

    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: he must eliminate his competition. Director Park Chan-wook's deliciously dark comedy is "a zany, all-out crowd-pleaser...exhibits a rare genius with the camera throughout, devising breathtaking...

    $11 – $15
  • CHQ Dialogues logo

    CHQ Dialogues

    Disciples of Christ House Disciples of Christ House
    free
  • Sutton Foster and Kelli O'Hara singing on stage with an orchestra

    One Night Only: An Evening with Sutton Foster & Kelli O’Hara

    Amphitheater Amphitheater

    Enjoy a night with Sutton Foster and Kelli O’Hara inspired by the 1962 CBS special “Julie and Carol at Carnegie Hall”— a tribute to Broadway and beyond. Together with Principal Pops Conductor Stuart Chafetz and the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra, Sutton and Kelli pay homage to icons of stage and screen Julie Andrews and Carol Burnett...

    $70 – $145

  • 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 to hunt and fly free, Helen discovers how deeply she has neglected her own emotions and life. What begins as an act of endurance transforms...

    $11 – $15
  • Sunrise kayaking

    Sunrise Paddle – Kayak/SUP

    Sports Club, Waterfront

    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 at sunrise. Reservations accepted one day in advance at the Sports Club. Contact sportsclub@chq.org with questions.

  • Venerable Jissai Prince-Cherry

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

    Presbyterian House Presbyterian House

    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 residential training including at a Zen monastery in Japan. She works closely with her teacher, Roshi Bodhin Kjolhede, successor to Roshi Philip Kapleau, the founder...

    free
  • Boats docked near the Miller Bell Tower

    Daily Word Meditation

    Hall of Missions Hall of Missions

    (Programmed by Unity of Chautauqua)

    free
  • Hurlbut Memorial Community United Methodist Church

    Catholic Mass

    Hurlbut Church sanctuary Hurlbut Church sanctuary
    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
  • Sylvia Earle

    Sylvia Earle

    Amphitheater Amphitheater

    Sylvia Earle is the president and chairman of Mission Blue, an explorer at large at the National Geographic Society, founder of Deep Ocean Exploration and Research Inc. (DOER), chair of the Advisory Council for the Harte Research Institute and former chief scientist of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). A legendary marine biologist and...

    $40

  • THE DRAMA

    Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua Cinema

    A happily engaged couple played by Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, is put to the test when an unexpected turn sends their wedding week off the rails. Written and directed by Kristoffer Borgli. "The craft of the picture is impressive. But the film’s wit, daring and overall success is largely owed to the formidable performances by...

    $11 – $15
  • Bog Queen book cover and Anna North's headshot

    Anna North

    Hall of Philosophy Hall of Philosophy

    Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle — Bog Queen: A Novel by Anna North The latest from New York Times bestselling novelist Anna North—a monumental discovery sets off a clash of worlds, past and present, over the fate of the land that holds us. When a body is found in a bog in northwest England, Agnes,...

  • New Play Workshop

    Chautauqua Theater Company Presents New Play Workshop 1: Ahoy-Hoy by Jenny Stafford

    Bratton Theater Bratton Theater

    History has never been this ridiculous nor this fun! It’s 1876, and Alexander Graham Bell and his archrival, Elisha Gray, compete to save the world from the tyranny of telegraphs. Toiling in their laboratories, skullduggery ensues as the inventors go to extraordinary lengths in their absurd quest for legacy. Who will claim the title? Stranger-than-fiction,...

    $20
  • Alexander Kobrin's headshot

    School of Music Piano Faculty Recital: Alexander Kobrin

    Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall

    Called the “Van Cliburn of today” by the BBC, pianist Alexander Kobrin has placed himself at the forefront of today's performing musicians. His prize-winning performances have been praised for their brilliant technique, musicality, and emotional engagement with the audience.  Mr. Kobrin has taken the top prize in many international competitions, most notably the esteemed Gold...

  • Masters Series Masterclass: Meet the Filmmaker – Oceanographer Dr. Sylvia Earle

    Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua Cinema

    Join legendary oceanographer Dr. Sylvia Earle for a Chautauqua Cinema documentary screening and talkback in this special Masters Series Meet the Filmmaker event. The “Mission Blue” documentary, which debuted on Netflix in 2014, chronicles Earle’s career and the origins of the initiative, highlighting both the threats facing the ocean and scalable solutions like marine protected...

    $29

  • PROJECT HAIL MARY

    Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua Cinema

    When science teacher Ryland Grace (Ryan Gosling) wakes up alone on a spaceship light years from home he has no recollection of how he got there. As his memory returns he uncovers his mission to save the Earth's sun from a mysterious threat, and discovers that an unexpected alien friendship may be the key. "One...

    $11 – $15
  • Preservation Hall Jazz Band

    Preservation Hall Jazz Band

    Amphitheater Amphitheater

    At a moment when musical streams are crossing with unprecedented frequency, it’s crucial to remember that throughout its history, New Orleans has been the point at which sounds and cultures from around the world converge, mingle, and resurface, transformed by the Crescent City’s inimitable spirit and joie de vivre. Nowhere is that idea more vividly...

    $50 – $75
  • Carol McKiernan

    CHQ Mystic Heart: Centering Prayer with 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

  • Food Donation Drop Off Outside Turner Community Center

    Turner Lobby

    Every Saturday during season the Chautauqua Climate Change Initiative and Chautauqua Property Owners Association are collecting unopened non-perishable food items for donation to local food pantries. Outside front entrance of Turner Community Center. Help reduce waste and feed our neighbors in need.

  • New Play Workshop

    Chautauqua Theater Company Presents New Play Workshop 1: Ahoy-Hoy by Jenny Stafford

    Bratton Theater Bratton Theater

    History has never been this ridiculous nor this fun! It’s 1876, and Alexander Graham Bell and his archrival, Elisha Gray, compete to save the world from the tyranny of telegraphs. Toiling in their laboratories, skullduggery ensues as the inventors go to extraordinary lengths in their absurd quest for legacy. Who will claim the title? Stranger-than-fiction,...

    $20

  • PROJECT HAIL MARY

    Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua Cinema

    When science teacher Ryland Grace (Ryan Gosling) wakes up alone on a spaceship light years from home he has no recollection of how he got there. As his memory returns he uncovers his mission to save the Earth's sun from a mysterious threat, and discovers that an unexpected alien friendship may be the key. "One...

    $11 – $15

  • Contemporary Issues Forum: Dennis Wilder

    Hall of Philosophy Hall of Philosophy

    Dennis Wilder, Former Senior American Intelligence Official and policymaker, professor, Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service & Visiting Professor, George HW Bush School of Government and Public Policy, Texas A& M University.

  • Hurlbut Memorial Community United Methodist Church

    Catholic Mass

    Hall of Philosophy Hall of Philosophy
    Free

  • THE DRAMA

    Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua Cinema

    A happily engaged couple played by Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, is put to the test when an unexpected turn sends their wedding week off the rails. Written and directed by...

    $11 – $15
  • People waving American flags during a Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra concert

    Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra: Independence Day Celebration

    Amphitheater Amphitheater

    Stuart Chafetz, conductor Aubrey Logan, vocals/trombone John Manzari, dancer/vocals Celebrate America’s 250th year with The Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra’s annual Independence Day Celebration. The orchestra is joined by guests Aubrey Logan...

    $55 – $65