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  • 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

    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
  • Diana Butler Bass and Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde

    Diana Butler Bass and Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde

    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

  • 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
  • Alicia Olatuja

    Alicia Olatuja: “Dear Lisa”

    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

    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
  • 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
  • Sylvia Earle

    Sylvia Earle

    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...

    $40

  • THE DRAMA

    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
  • Bog Queen book cover and Anna North's headshot

    Anna North

    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...

  • New Play Workshop

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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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.

  • THE DRAMA

    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
  • People waving American flags during a Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra concert

    Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra: Independence Day Celebration

    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 and John Manzari. Under the baton of Principal Pops conductor Stuart Chafetz, enjoy patriotic classics to pay tribute to the spirit of America. Bring your...

    $55 – $65
  • Rev. Dr. Robert W. Henderson headshot

    Rev. Robert W. Henderson

    In 2008, The Rev. Robert W. Henderson was installed as the sixth senior minister and head of staff at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, N.C. A respected pastor, preacher, and leader, Henderson is known for cultivating congregational vitality and meaningful community engagement. His ministry focuses on the centrality of worship, pastoral care, and vibrant mission...

    Free Sunday Event
  • Art in the Park

    Art in the Park

    Hosted by the Friends of CVA, Art in the Park is an open art fair with 70+ vendors held in Miller Park, showcasing art by members of the Chautauqua community, artists-in-residence from the School of Art, and artisans from the region around Chautauqua Institution. Items for sale include ceramics, paintings, prints, Chautauqua-themed trinkets, pieces made...

  • PROJECT HAIL MARY

    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

  • Opening Reception: Kerri Ammirata Solo Exhibition

    Chautauqua Visual Arts is excited to present a solo exhibition by Kerri Ammirata, a distinguished alumni of CVA's Summer Artist Residency. This event will take place at the School of Art Gallery in the Art Quad. Kerri Ammirata's Solo Exhibition is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support...

  • School of Music: Faculty Spotlight Concert

    The Chautauqua School of Music Faculty Showcase celebrates the exceptional artistry of the School's distinguished faculty artists. Join us for an afternoon of inspiring performances featuring renowned musicians and educators whose talent, experience, and dedication shape the next generation of performers. This concert offers a unique opportunity to hear faculty members share their artistry on...

  • Noah Falck and Sunita Puri

    Noah Falck and Sunita Puri

    Chautauqua Writers’ Center Faculty Reading — Featuring Noah Falck (Poetry) and Sunita Puri (Prose) Noah Falck is the author of Exclusions (Tupelo Press, 2020) which was a finalist for the Believer Book Award and the co-authored collection Prerecorded Weather (SurVision Books, 2022) winner of the James Tate Poetry Prize. He released a limited-edition record Fatigue...

  • Kriss Miller's headshot

    CHQ Mystic Heart -Church of the Wild -Family Friendly

    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 Transformation. Kriss is currently a student of Victoria Loorz in the Seminary of the Wild Earth at the Center for Wild Spirituality. She has completed...

    Free Sunday Event

  • 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 rich history, diverse programs, and unique experiences that Chautauqua offers. Meet fellow newcomers, engage with staff, and learn about the array of cultural, educational, and...

  • 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 members of the community, and learn more about all that Chautauqua has to offer. Guests will enjoy light refreshments while taking in the beautiful lake...

  • PROJECT HAIL MARY

    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

  • THE DRAMA

    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
  • Sharon Wesoky

    CHQ Mystic Heart- Sharon Wesoky, Mahyana Buddhism / Mindfulness Meditation

    Sharon R. Wesoky, Ph.D has been practicing Buddhist meditation for over 15 years. Born and raised in a Reform Jewish tradition, she regards Buddhist practice as a way to connect with an open heart as well as to consider how spiritual practice can help address questions of daily meaning as well as social and political...

    free
  • 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 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
  • Rev. Dr. Robert W. Henderson headshot

    Rev. Robert W. Henderson

    In 2008, The Rev. Robert W. Henderson was installed as the sixth senior minister and head of staff at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, N.C. A respected pastor, preacher, and leader, Henderson is known for cultivating congregational vitality and meaningful community engagement. His ministry focuses on the centrality of worship, pastoral care, and vibrant mission...

    Free
  • Joanna Stern

    Joanna Stern

    Joanna Stern is an Emmy Award-winning technology journalist. She opens Chautauqua’s week of “Charting a New Media Landscape” with remarks inspired by her new book I Am Not a Robot: My Year Using AI to Do (Almost) Everything and the launch of her own new media company, New Things. Drawing on a year of real-world...

    $40

  • Guided Kayak Eco Tour

    Enjoy paddling while learning about ecological info along the shores of Chautauqua Institution during this hour-long guided kayak tour. The tour begins and ends at the Sports Club. The cost is for rental of single or tandem kayak plus $12 per person for the tour guide. Limited spots so please reserve one day before the...

  • Kyle Keogh

    Conversations with Kyle, Interim CEO

    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 Interim President Kyle Keogh. All are welcome.

  • Joshua Stanton's headshot

    Rabbi Joshua Stanton

    Rabbi Joshua Stanton is associate vice president for Interfaith and Intergroup Initiatives at Jewish Federations of North America, where he empowers leaders from 141 Jewish Federations across the continent to become bridge-builders in their regions. He also serves as spiritual co-leader of East End Temple in Manhattan. Stanton puts Jewish learning, pastoral care, and social...

    $20

  • THE DRAMA

    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
  • Cantus

    Chautauqua Chamber Music: Cantus

    Experience the award-winning vocal ensemble Cantus in a performance of stunning harmony and heartfelt storytelling. Renowned for their rich tone and collaborative artistry, Cantus brings a diverse program spanning classical masterworks, folk traditions, and contemporary compositions. Each performance offers an intimate and dynamic musical connection with the audience. Don’t miss this captivating concert from one...

  • Suzanne Watters' headshot

    CHQ Mystic Heart – Sound Meditation with Suzanne Watters

    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 food waste and other organic matter. She has attended training in New York City and received a certification in sound meditation from the Sound Healing...

    free

  • PROJECT HAIL MARY

    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

  • CHQ Travels Reception

    Join Chautauqua Travels for an hour of wine and conversation at 5 p.m. this evening on the porch of the Athenaeum Hotel. This informal travel information session offers an opportunity to learn about upcoming Chautauqua Travels experiences, including journeys to Singapore, South Africa and Santa Fe, while hearing directly from travel experts about each destination....

  • Timothy Muffitt conducting the MSFO

    Music School Festival Orchestra: Opening Night

    On our opening concert we are proud to premiere An American Story.   An American Story: A new commission for orchestra and narrator  Text by Kwame Alexander  Music by Damien Geter  Estimated running time: 12 minutes  Lead commissioner: Chautauqua Institution  An American Story by Damien Geter is a powerful musical work that explores the complexities of...

  • THE DRAMA

    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
  • Opera Conservatory

    Chautauqua Opera Conservatory Late-Night Cabaret

    Step into a different side of opera training with an evening of jazz, musical theater, and American Songbook favorites performed by the singers of the Chautauqua Opera Conservatory. Curated by acclaimed cabaret artist and Pittsburgh Opera’s Mark Trawka, this late-night performance brings the energy and intimacy of classic NYC and Paris cabarets to Chautauqua. With...

    $25
  • Sharon Wesoky

    CHQ Mystic Heart- Sharon Wesoky, Mahyana Buddhism / Mindfulness Meditation

    Sharon R. Wesoky, Ph.D has been practicing Buddhist meditation for over 15 years. Born and raised in a Reform Jewish tradition, she regards Buddhist practice as a way to connect with an open heart as well as to consider how spiritual practice can help address questions of daily meaning as well as social and political...

    free
  • Rev. Dr. Robert W. Henderson headshot

    Rev. Robert W. Henderson

    In 2008, The Rev. Robert W. Henderson was installed as the sixth senior minister and head of staff at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, N.C. A respected pastor, preacher, and leader, Henderson is known for cultivating congregational vitality and meaningful community engagement. His ministry focuses on the centrality of worship, pastoral care, and vibrant mission...

    Free

  • Dr. Michael Ackerman: The Visible Human

    Chautauqua Science Group Weekly Lecture Dr. Ackerman will discuss The Visible Human Project, which was nominated as a finalist for a 1995 Discover Magazine Award for Technological Innovation in Software and a 1996 Smithsonian Award for Information Technology. The project focused on the creation of a digital database of 3-dimensional human anatomy, its applications in...

  • Chuck Todd's headshot

    Chuck Todd

    Chuck Todd is one of America’s foremost experts on American politics. A seasoned political journalist and analyst known for his sharp insight, he is the host of “The ChuckToddCast,” a weekly podcast offering in-depth interviews with political figures, experts, and thought leaders. He is currently the head of politics and host of “Sunday Night with...

    $40
  • Adrian Higgins

    Adrian Higgins, Washington Post Gardening Columnist: “Naturalism, Not Nativism”

    Bird, Tree & Garden Club lunchtime lecture series Adrian Higgins began his career in the mid-1970s as a reporter in England for East Midlands Allied Press and its flagship daily paper, The Evening Telegraph. Since the late 1980s, he has specialized in writing about gardening, landscape architecture, and related environmental areas. He joined The Washington...

  • Athena Aktipis

    Masters Series Masterclass: The Science of Cooperation in partnership with Arizona State University

    The Science of Cooperation: How Understanding Our Evolutionary History Helps Us Build a Cooperative Future. Athena Aktipis, Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Arizona State University, Director of the Cooperative Futures Institute, The Interdisciplinary Cooperation Initiative, and the The Cooperation Lab at ASU presents this compelling and timely Master Class. Athena’s work focuses...

    $49
  • Sharon Wesoky

    CHQ Mystic Heart- Sharon Wesoky, Mahayana Buddhism / Mindfulness Meditation

    Sharon R. Wesoky, Ph.D has been practicing Buddhist meditation for over 15 years. Born and raised in a Reform Jewish tradition, she regards Buddhist practice as a way to connect with an open heart as well as to consider how spiritual practice can help address questions of daily meaning as well as social and political...

    Free

  • HAMNET

    Staring Jessie Buckley as Agnes and Paul Mezcal as William, this is the powerful story of love and loss that inspired the creation of Shakespeare's masterpiece, Hamlet. "Impeccably directed by Chloé Zhao"-Kevin Maher, The Times (UK) "A beautiful examination of mourning and artistic catharsis." -Kristen Lopez, The Film Maven "Buckley is nothing less than magical....

    $11 – $15
  • Elizabeth Dias

    Elizabeth Dias

    Elizabeth Dias is the national religion correspondent for The New York Times. She has reported on faith and politics for 15 years, covering religion in four presidential elections and reporting from more than 30 states and the Vatican. She writes about the shifting expressions of belief and power in American society, including the conservative Christian...

    $20

  • IT’S ALL THE RAGE

    Meet the Filmmaker! Free Admission! Join director/producer and seventh-generation Chautauquan Dan Karslake (For The Bible Tells Me So) to play a role in the making of his new feature documentary that is taking a hard look at America's extreme social and political polarization: How did we get here? Who’s profiting from our outrage and separation?...

    Free Admission

  • THE BALTIMORONS

    On Christmas Eve, Cliff (Michael Strassner), a down-on-his luck comedian who can't catch a break, chips a tooth, and suddenly finds himself in the late-night care of Didi (Liz Larsen), a sharp-witted, no-nonsense dentist. What should have been a quick fix unfolds into an unforgettable night of twists, mishaps, and a brewing heartfelt connection. Directed...

    $11 – $15
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    Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra with Alexander Gavrylyuk, piano

    Rossen Milanov, conductor Alexander Gavrylyuk, piano The Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra welcomes the return of Artist in Residence Alexander Gavrylyuk for an evening of symphonic passion. Tabakova’s Orpheus' Comet opens the program with shimmering energy and mythic inspiration. Gavrylyuk then takes center stage in Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1, a thrilling showcase of sweeping melody and...

    $55 – $65