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“How Sweet the Sound: A Visual Interpretation by Charly Palmer” exhibition opening reception and artist talk

CVA: Arts Quad

"How Sweet the Sound: A Visual Interpretation by Charly Palmer" exhibition opening reception and artist talk. Exhibition runs August 4-15. Charly Palmer's illustrations are featured in the book "How Sweet the Sound", written by Kwame Alexander, Chautauqua's Michael I. Rudell Artistic Director of Literary Arts and Writer in Residence. Charly Palmer is a renowned award-winning...

People in Bestor Plaza

Ted Deutch

Hall of Philosophy Hall of Philosophy

CEO of American Jewish Committee

Three musicians posing with their instruments in blue and black clothing

Chautauqua Chamber Music: Trio Bohémo

Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall

Trio Bohémo is a dynamic chamber ensemble known for passion, precision and engaging performances. Hailing from the Czech Republic, the trio brings fresh interpretations to both classical and modern repertoire. Their artistry and synergy have earned them accolades at international competitions and festivals. Trio Bohémo continues to captivate audiences worldwide with their dedication to musical...

Chautauqua at 150: Wynton Marsalis' All Rise movie poster

CHQ @ 150 – ALL RISE

Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua Cinema

Celebrate the sesquicentennial of our iconic institution, while exploring the ever-evolving definition of democracy through powerful stories and performances that have unfolded here, with a stirring performance of Wynton Marsalis' All Rise and appearances by Kathryn Hahn, Kwame Alexander, Misty Copeland and more. (NR, 55m)

Free Admission
Play CHQ

Play CHQ: Art and Nature Meet

Miller Park Miller Park

Play CHQ invites families to discover, create, and play together all season long! Enjoy a variety of engaging activities including games, crafts, STEM experiments, and more at pop-up locations throughout the Chautauqua grounds. In case of inclement weather, all Play CHQ events will be relocated to Sheldon Hall of Education, Room 202.

Men playing softball

Men’s Softball League

Sharpe Field Sharpe Field

Interested in playing slow pitch softball? Contact co-commissioner Wes Delancey at markernalt21@gmail.com to be added to a team roster. Fee per team for league play.

Flow movie poster

FLOW

Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua Cinema

This Latvian Oscar Winner for Best Animated Feature follows a courageous cat after his home is devastated by a great flood. Teaming up with a capybara, a lemur, a bird, and a dog they must rely on trust, courage, and wits to survive the perils of a newly aquatic planet. "A film full of wonders...

$10 – $14
Houston Ballet dancers posing and looking to the right

Houston Ballet II with Students from Chautauqua School of Dance

Amphitheater Amphitheater

Houston Ballet II is the second company of Houston Ballet, America’s fourth-largest ballet company. Comprised of a stellar array of ballet students from around the world, Houston Ballet II members perform a diverse range of works, including excerpts from classics like The Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, and The Nutcracker, Balanchine ballets, and contemporary works by...

$54 – $64
Soundtrack To A Coup d' Etat movie poster

SOUNDTRACK TO A COUP D’ETAT

Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua Cinema

United Nations, 1960: the Global South ignites a political earthquake, jazz musicians Abbey Lincoln and Max Roach crash the Security Council, Nikita Khrushchev bangs his shoe, and the U.S. State Department sends Louis Armstrong to Congo to deflect attention from a CIA-backed coup. Director Johan Grimonprez's magnificent essay film captures the moment when African politics...

$10 – $14
The Hall of Philosophy

CHQ Mystic Heart: Kainat Felicia Norton & Muinuddin Charles Smith

Presbyterian Chapel

: Kainat Felicia Norton and Muinuddin Charles Smith are senior Sufi teachers, retreat guides, and interfaith ministers within the Inayati Sufi Order. Together they founded and facilitate the Light of Guidance Center for Sufi Studies in New York City. Charles teaches leadership and sustainability studies at Hofstra University and Felicia teaches at the United Nations...

A worship service at the Chapel of the Good Shepherd

Catholic Mass

Chapel of the Good Shepherd Chapel of the Good Shepherd

Catholic Mass

Free
Teresa Maya's headshot

Sister Teresa Maya

Amphitheater Amphitheater

Sister Teresa Maya is a member of the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio. She has served as teacher, history professor, administrator, leader, facilitator and speaker. She is passionate about forming ministers committed to transforming Church and society . She believes in life-long learning and has a strong conviction...

Free
Ada Calhoun and Kwame Alexander's headshots

Ada Calhoun & Kwame Alexander

Amphitheater Amphitheater

Ada Calhoun’s career, the Village Voice noted in 2015, “can seem as though it were cobbled together from the resumés of three ambitious journalists.” Calhoun is a reporter, essayist, memoirist, ghostwriter and — as of this year — novelist; now, she will make her Chautauqua Lecture Series debut in conversation with Kwame Alexander, discussing the...

$30
Bird, Tree and Garden Club brown bag lecture in Smith Wilkes Hall

BTG Brownbag. Marcus Rosten, Western NY Land Conservancy: Animal Tracking for Wildlife Corridors

Smith Wilkes Hall Smith Wilkes Hall

Marcus Rosten is the WNY Wildway Director at the Western New York Land Conservancy. He’s served as an interpretive park ranger in our national parks and forests, led environmental education programs and stewardship projects with local non-profit organizations, and worked as a fish and wildlife technician conducting wildlife surveys and managing habitats for state and...

People gathered for a meditation class

CHQ Mystic Heart: Kainat Felicia Norton and Muinuddin Charles Smith

Hall of Missions Hall of Missions

: Kainat Felicia Norton and Muinuddin Charles Smith are senior Sufi teachers, retreat guides, and interfaith ministers within the Inayati Sufi Order. Together they founded and facilitate the Light of Guidance Center for Sufi Studies in New York City. Charles teaches leadership and sustainability studies at Hofstra University and Felicia teaches at the United Nations...

free
Marie Griffith's headshot

Marie Griffith

Hall of Philosophy Hall of Philosophy

Marie Griffith is the John C. Danforth Distinguished Professor in the Humanities at Washington University in St. Louis. She served for 12 years (2011-2023) as the director of the John C. Danforth Center on Religion and Politics and the editor of the Center’s journal, Religion & Politics. Her research focuses on American Christianity, including the...

$19.00
Sacramento movie poster

SACRAMENTO

Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua Cinema

Following the death of his father, energetic and free-spirited Rickey (Michael Angarano) convinces long-time friend Glenn (Michael Cera) to go on an impromptu road trip from Los Angeles to Sacramento. In the worn yellow seats of Glenn's old college convertible, the two men confront their anxiety-ridden lives, addressing past mistakes and questioning what their futures...

$10 – $14
Boats docked near the Miller Bell Tower

Social Hour at Denominational Houses

Denominational Houses (Selected)

Social hour at the Baptist House, Catholic House, Christian Church, Everett Jewish Life Center, Episcopal Cottage, Lutheran House, Unitarian House and United Methodist House

Free
Jon Schmitz headshot

Heritage Lecture Series: Jonathan D. Schmitz

Hall of Philosophy Hall of Philosophy

As part of the Oliver Archives Center's Heritage Lecture Series, Chautauqua Institution Archives and Historian, Jonathan D. Schmitz will present "Three Noteworthy Chautauquans".

Play CHQ

Play CHQ: Crafting by the Water

Miller Park Miller Park

Play CHQ invites families to discover, create, and play together all season long! Enjoy a variety of engaging activities including games, crafts, STEM experiments, and more at pop-up locations throughout the Chautauqua grounds. In case of inclement weather, all Play CHQ events will be relocated to Sheldon Hall of Education, Room 202.

Roger Kaza, Bill Bernatis, Donna Dolson, Daniel Kerdelwicz and Mark Robbins' headshots

School of Music Faculty Spotlight Series: Hornapalooza!

Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall

Closing out our series, we proudly present the venerable Horn Section of the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra (Roger Kaza, Bill Bernatis, Donna Dolson, Daniel Kerdelwicz and Mark Robbins)! Prepare to be captivated by a stirring program featuring the timeless works of Hindemith, Faure, and Shaw. Each piece promises to showcase the majestic sound and artistry of...

The Last Ranger movie poster

THE LAST RANGER

Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua Cinema

Meet the Filmmaker Special Event! Free Admission! 2025 Oscar Nominated Live Action Short Film. When young Litha is introduced to the magic of a game reserve by the last remaining ranger, they are ambushed by poachers. In the ensuing battle to save the rhinos, Litha discovers a terrible secret. Actor/Writer and Executive Producer, David S....

Free Admission
Children's School on the Amphitheater stage for Old First Night

Old First Night

Amphitheater Amphitheater

Old First Night is Chautauqua’s birthday party, and all are invited! In the early years of Chautauqua, the season's first night was not in late June but early August. Therefore, Old First Night (OFN) is a celebration of the original first night of the season at Chautauqua. This event begins with music from Thursday Morning...

Performers on stage in a life size slinky and a huge hoop

The Acrobats of Cirque-Tacular

Amphitheater Amphitheater

Get ready for a circus like no other! With breathtaking acrobatics, world-class talent, and heart-stopping feats, our award-winning production has dazzled audiences in over 70 countries. Honored with the New York Parents’ Choice Award, we celebrate the spirit of American circus—bold, brilliant, and brimming with joy. Mind-boggling artistry and athleticism ignite the imagination of the...

$34
Liza movie poster

LIZA: A TRULY TERRIFIC ABSOLUTELY TRUE STORY

Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua Cinema

This star-studded tribute brings into focus the dazzling, complex period of Liza Minnelli's life just after the tragic death of her mother Judy Garland, as she confronts personal and professional challenges on the way to becoming a bona fide legend. "A creation story in a minor key, it traces how the only child of two...

$10 – $14

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