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THE SHEEP DETECTIVES
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaGeorge (Hugh Jackman) is a shepherd who reads detective novels to his beloved sheep every night, assuming they can't possibly understand. But when a mysterious incident disrupts life on the farm, the sheep realize they must become the detectives. "Accessible enough for younger viewers without condescending to them, yet complex enough to engage an adult...
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Sony Ton-Aime and Lauren Francis-Sharma
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyChautauqua Writers' Center Faculty Reading — Featuring Sony Ton-Aime (Poetry) and Lauren Francis-Sharma (Prose) Sony Ton-Aime is a Haitian poet, essayist, translator, and Executive Director of Pittsburgh Arts and Lectures. He is the author of the poetry collection, Konbit (2026, CMU Press), the chapbook, LaWomann (2019), the Haitian Creole translation of Olympic Hero: The Lennox...
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Church of the Wild with Kriss Miller
Outdoor ClassroomKriss 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...
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Blessing of the Animals (weather permitting)
Hall of Philosophy GroveFree Sunday Event -
Chautauqua Theater Company Presents FutureNow New Play Lab 1: The Bone Wars
Roe Green Theater CenterPaleontologists O.C. Marsh and Edward Drinker Cope race against each other to uncover the secrets of the prehistoric world. Between them, they discover and named 136 new species of dinosaurs, including Stegosaurus, Triceratops, Coelophysis, and Allosaurus. Their rivalry also led to their professional and personal ruin. The Bone Wars brings to life the explosive true...
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THE SHEEP DETECTIVES
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaGeorge (Hugh Jackman) is a shepherd who reads detective novels to his beloved sheep every night, assuming they can't possibly understand. But when a mysterious incident disrupts life on the farm, the sheep realize they must become the detectives. "Accessible enough for younger viewers without condescending to them, yet complex enough to engage an adult...
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Hebrew Congregation, Shirley Lazarus Sunday Evening Lecture Series: Kyle Keogh
Smith Wilkes Hall Smith Wilkes HallFree Sunday Event -
Palestine Park Tour
Palestine Park Palestine ParkFree Sunday Event -
Sacred Song Service
Amphitheater AmphitheaterFree Sunday Event -
PRESSURE
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaIn the tense 72 hours before D-Day, and with the fate of the free world hanging in the balance, General Dwight D. Eisenhower (Brendan Fraser) and Captain James Stagg (Andrew Scott) face an impossible choice--launch the largest and most dangerous seaborne invasion in history or risk losing the war altogether. "Less of a traditional war...
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CHQ Mystic Heart- Cantor Julie Newman, Jewish Mindfulness Meditation
Presbyterian House Presbyterian HouseCantor Julie Newman founded and serves as President of the Tiferet Project. Tiferet has been a source for Jewish spiritual practices in Pittsburgh such as twice weekly Jewish mindfulness meditation groups. She has been crafting and leading innovative Jewish worship services in the Pittsburgh area for 25 years. Passionate about heart-opening Jewish contemplative practices, she...
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Episcopal Holy Eucharist
Chapel of the Good Shepherd Chapel of the Good ShepherdFree Sunday Event -
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Catholic Mass
Hurlbut Church sanctuary Hurlbut Church sanctuary -
Movement and Meditation with Monte Thompson
Hall of Philosophy GroveMonte 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...
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Chautauqua Prays for Peace though Compassion
Hall of Philosophy Grovefree -
Michael Chan
Amphitheater AmphitheaterDr. Michael Chan joined the Concordia College community in June 2022 as the executive director for faith and learning. Prior to that, he was associate professor of Old Testament at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota. He joined Luther Seminary after completing his Ph.D. at Emory University and a year of research and teaching at...
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School of Music: Opera Conservatory Masterclass with Jonathan Beyer
McKnight Hall McKnight Hall -
Service of Blessing and Healing
Randell Chapel, UCC HeadquartersFree -
Marcela Escobari and Charles Lane
Amphitheater AmphitheaterMarcela Escobari and Charles Lane are two of the nation’s leading experts in immigration, migration and asylum policy. The pair will present in tandem, building on the Chautauqua Lecture Series theme of “The 2026 Election: What’s at Stake?,” with an examination of our national dialogue on immigration as the election approaches — and, ultimately, the...
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Play CHQ: Rainbow Fish Weaving
Bestor Plaza Bestor Plaza -
Masters Series Masterclass: The Art of Listening with Rossen Milanov – Week 3
Fletcher Music Hall Fletcher Music HallLocation hold
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Guided Kayak Eco Tour
Sports Club, WaterfrontEnjoy 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...
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Conversations with Kyle
Smith Wilkes Hall Smith Wilkes HallJoin 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.
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English Lawn Bowling Tips
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Randall Balmer
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyRandall Balmer, an Episcopal priest, is the John Phillips Professor in Religion at Dartmouth College. A prize-winning historian and Emmy Award nominee, he has published eighteen books, including Bad Faith: Race and the Rise of the Religious Right, Redeemer: The Life of Jimmy Carter and The New York Times bestseller, America’s Best Idea: The Separation...
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PRESSURE
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaIn the tense 72 hours before D-Day, and with the fate of the free world hanging in the balance, General Dwight D. Eisenhower (Brendan Fraser) and Captain James Stagg (Andrew Scott) face an impossible choice--launch the largest and most dangerous seaborne invasion in history or risk losing the war altogether. "Less of a traditional war...
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Islam 101 Khalid and Sabeeha Rehman
Hall of Christ: Sanctuary"The Quran and What is Says About Other Faiths"
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“Courageous Conversation on Death and Dying” Shahid Aziz
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Programming Blackout
Hall of Philosophy Hall of Philosophy -
Chautauqua Chamber Music: WindSync
Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall Elizabeth S. Lenna HallDynamic wind quintet WindSync returns to Chautauqua for an unforgettable afternoon of energetic and engaging chamber music. Celebrated for their virtuosity, warmth, and creative programming, WindSync performs everything from classical masterpieces to newly commissioned works. Their interactive style and seamless ensemble playing create a vibrant connection with audiences of all ages. Experience why WindSync is...
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Play CHQ: Vegetable Print
Heinz Beach Heinz Beach -
THE SHEEP DETECTIVES
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaGeorge (Hugh Jackman) is a shepherd who reads detective novels to his beloved sheep every night, assuming they can't possibly understand. But when a mysterious incident disrupts life on the farm, the sheep realize they must become the detectives. "Accessible enough for younger viewers without condescending to them, yet complex enough to engage an adult...
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Taize and Tea Meditation Worship
Randell Chapel, UCC Headquartersfree -
Music School Festival Orchestra
Amphitheater AmphitheaterComprised of top-tier students from conservatories and universities in the U.S. and abroad, Music School Festival Orchestra members participate in a variety of musical activities during their summers at Chautauqua including chamber music and private lessons along with their meticulous orchestral training. Alumni from the MSFO can be heard in many of the world’s top...
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PRESSURE
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaIn the tense 72 hours before D-Day, and with the fate of the free world hanging in the balance, General Dwight D. Eisenhower (Brendan Fraser) and Captain James Stagg (Andrew Scott) face an impossible choice--launch the largest and most dangerous seaborne invasion in history or risk losing the war altogether. "Less of a traditional war...
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Chautauqua Opera Conservatory Late-Night Cabaret
Roe Green Theater CenterStep into a different side of opera training with an evening of crossover favorites featuring jazz standards, Broadway classics, and beloved American songs performed by the singers of the Chautauqua Opera Conservatory. In a relaxed cabaret setting inspired by downtown New York nightlife, this performance offers audiences a rare chance to hear classically trained singers...
$25