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    Priya Parker

    Amphitheater Amphitheater

    Priya Parker opens Week Nine of the 2026 Chautauqua Lecture Series and the theme of “The Importance of Gathering” by helping us take a deeper look at how anyone can create collective meaning in modern life, one gathering at a time. She is a facilitator, strategic adviser, acclaimed author of The Art of Gathering: How...

    $40
  • People in line at food trucks

    Taste Caravan

    Bestor Plaza Bestor Plaza

    A moving feast of regional flavor. Taste Caravan transforms Bestor Plaza into a rotating showcase of the area’s most exciting restaurants and food trucks, offering guests the opportunity to sample 15–20 different regional establishments each week through thoughtfully prepared small bites. Food trucks will be available: Monday–Friday, 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. (Lunch) Tuesday & Friday, 4:30–8:00...

  • Guided Kayak Eco Tour

    Sports Club, Waterfront

    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...

  • A man doing a cooking demonstration

    Bestor Plaza Demo/Talk: Maple Syrup Production in Chautauqua County with Cathy Redlecki from Red’s Maple Syrup

    Bestor Plaza Bestor Plaza

    Big flavor meets big ideas in Bestor Plaza. Enjoy a dynamic lineup of live culinary demonstrations and discussions featuring chefs, artisans, and community partners from across the region and beyond. These engaging sessions spotlight innovative techniques, cultural traditions, sustainability practices, and the stories behind the food we love. Held daily during the Taste Caravan, each...

  • Kyle Keogh

    Conversations with Kyle

    Smith Wilkes Hall Smith Wilkes Hall

    As the 2026 Season draws to a close, the Chautauqua community is invited to gather at 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24, in Smith Wilkes Hall to celebrate and thank Kyle Keogh for his leadership and service during his time as interim CEO. This informal, drop-in gathering will provide an opportunity for patrons and residents of...

  • Jose Arellano

    Jose Arellano

    Hall of Philosophy Hall of Philosophy

    Jose Arellano is an organizational leader and entrepreneur with a proven record of driving transformation, building high-performing teams and delivering sustainable growth. He began his career at Homeboy Industries in 2013 as a trainee and advanced to vice president of operations, where he leads organizational initiatives, workforce development, integrates departments, and implements strategies that strengthen...

    $20
  • Two men cooking

    Battle of The Bites: Best Slider

    Bestor Plaza Bestor Plaza

    High energy. High stakes. Incredible food. Inspired by competitive cooking shows, Battle of the Bites brings the thrill of a culinary showdown to Bestor Plaza as talented local chefs go head‑to‑head in a fast‑paced, flavor‑driven competition. Each week features four different chefs and a guest judge. Chefs are given three hours to develop and execute...

    $30

  • GOOD BOY

    Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua Cinema

    Our canine hero, Indy, moves to a rural family home with his owner, only to discover supernatural forces lurking in the shadows. As dark entities threaten his human companion, the brave pup must fight to protect the one he loves most."This is horror at its best, because it makes you look at life differently." -Mick...

    $11 – $15

  • ETERNITY

    In an afterlife where souls have one week to decide where to spend eternity, Joan (Elizabeth Olsen) is faced with the impossible choice between the man she spent her life with (Miles Teller) and her first love (Callum Turner), who died young and has waited decades for her to arrive. "A rom-com that's smart, sensational,...

    $11 – $15
  • Dance Theatre of Harlem

    Dance Theatre of Harlem

    Dance Theatre of Harlem is a leading dance institution of unparalleled global acclaim, encompassing a world-class company, a professional studio school, a leading arts education program-Dancing Through Barriers®, and community engagement activities.Each component of Dance Theatre of Harlem carries deep commitment towards enriching the lives of young people and adults around the world through the...

    $55 – $65

  • GOOD BOY

    Our canine hero, Indy, moves to a rural family home with his owner, only to discover supernatural forces lurking in the shadows. As dark entities threaten his human companion, the brave pup must fight to protect the one he loves most."This is horror at its best, because it makes you look at life differently." -Mick...

    $11 – $15
  • Kwame Alexander

    On Being American: An Evening of Poetry and Music with Kwame Alexander and Amy Shook

    In partnership with the African American Heritage House “How do you tell a story about strength and pride and refusing to be broken?” In this powerful evening of poetry, storytelling, and live music, Emmy Award-winning producer and New York Timesbestselling author Kwame Alexander explores the American experience through verse — inviting audiences to “let the...

    $25
  • Buffalo Day

    Buffalo Day

    Explore locally and come to Chautauqua Institution on Buffalo Day. Residents of Buffalo have free admission and parking* all day. Our Buffalo Day includes access to all events in the Amphitheater and Hall of Philosophy that day, beaches, and so much more! Please bring proof of residency for entry. Youth 12 and under are always...

    Free for Buffalo residents
  • David Gluck

    CHQ Mystic Heart – David Gluck, Hindu Meditation.

    David Gluck began his study of meditation and yoga in 2001, with Jivamukti Yoga. He received accreditation as a certified yoga teacher in 2003, directly from Jivamukti founders, Sharon Gannon and David Life. Shortly thereafter, he began formal studies in the Gelug lineage of Tibetan Buddhism, primarily under the tutelage of Douglas Veenhof, current Resident...

    free
  • Fr. Greg Boyle, S.J.

    Fr. Gregory Boyle, S.J.

    Fr. Greg Boyle, S.J., is a Jesuit priest and the founder of Homeboy Industries. Based in Los Angeles, the organization is the largest gang intervention, rehabilitation and re-entry program in the world. From 1986 to 1992 Boyle served as pastor of Dolores Mission Church, then the poorest Catholic parish in Los Angeles, and the one...

    Free
  • Lara Downes and John McWhorter

    Lara Downes and John McWhorter

    Visionary American pianist and scholar Lara Downes is joined by fellow American scholar and linguist John McWhorter for a musical-conversation to discuss the role of American music as a joyful noise, even in the hardest times — the songs that have chased our cares away even in times of hardship, crisis and wartime, to remind...

    $40
  • People in line at food trucks

    Taste Caravan

    A moving feast of regional flavor. Taste Caravan transforms Bestor Plaza into a rotating showcase of the area’s most exciting restaurants and food trucks, offering guests the opportunity to sample 15–20 different regional establishments each week through thoughtfully prepared small bites. Food trucks will be available: Monday–Friday, 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. (Lunch) Tuesday & Friday, 4:30–8:00...

  • Smith Wilkes Hall

    Ken Parker, Native Plants Guy: Indigenous Ecological Wisdom

    Bird, Tree & Garden Club lunchtime lecture series Ken Parker is the founder of Native Plant Guy and has 30+years experience in horticulture, restoration, and landscape management. Hi is a lifetime New York State Certified Nursery & Landscape Professional with a strong foundation as a grower, experience preparing professionals in green infrastructure, including rain gardens...

  • David Gluck

    CHQ Mystic Heart – David Gluck, Hindu Meditation, seminar and practice

    David Gluck began his study of meditation and yoga in 2001, with Jivamukti Yoga. He received accreditation as a certified yoga teacher in 2003, directly from Jivamukti founders, Sharon Gannon and David Life. Shortly thereafter, he began formal studies in the Gelug lineage of Tibetan Buddhism, primarily under the tutelage of Douglas Veenhof, current Resident...

    free
  • A man doing a cooking demonstration

    Bestor Plaza Demo/Talk: Hydroponics brought to you by Curtze hydroponics

    Big flavor meets big ideas in Bestor Plaza. Enjoy a dynamic lineup of live culinary demonstrations and discussions featuring chefs, artisans, and community partners from across the region and beyond. These engaging sessions spotlight innovative techniques, cultural traditions, sustainability practices, and the stories behind the food we love. Held daily during the Taste Caravan, each...

  • People holding American flags

    Naturalization Oath of Allegiance (Citizenship) Ceremony

    Chautauqua Institution is honored to host its first naturalization ceremony on its grounds. A naturalization ceremony is a formal and deeply meaningful event in which individuals from around the world take the Oath of Allegiance and are officially welcomed as citizens of the United States. It marks the culmination of a long journey defined by...

    free
  • The Hall of Christ

    “Buffalo: 2nd Best City for Presidential Stories” with Spencer Morgan and Rachelle Moyer Francis (Buffalo Day Special Event)

    Celebrate Buffalo Day with a special lecture and conversation that brings national history home through compelling presidential stories deeply connected to Western New York. This program features a presentation and dialogue with Spencer Morgan, Site Superintendent and Executive Director of the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site, and Rachelle Moyer Francis, Curator for Millard Fillmore...

  • Darian Bryan

    Masters Series Culinary Masterclass: Chef Darian Bryan

    Bold flavor, big personality, and unforgettable food take center stage in this dynamic Masters Series class with Chef Darian Bryan, one of Western New York’s most celebrated culinary voices. Known for merging fine dining techniques with the vibrant soul of Caribbean cuisine, Chef Darian delivers an experience that is as entertaining as it is inspiring....

    $49
  • People in line at food trucks

    Taste Caravan

    A moving feast of regional flavor. Taste Caravan transforms Bestor Plaza into a rotating showcase of the area’s most exciting restaurants and food trucks, offering guests the opportunity to sample 15–20 different regional establishments each week through thoughtfully prepared small bites. Food trucks will be available: Monday–Friday, 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. (Lunch) Tuesday & Friday, 4:30–8:00...

  • Darian Bryan

    Premium Chefs Dinner: Darian Bryan

    Bold flavor and joyful hospitality take center stage at this special Guest Chef Dinner with Chef Darian Bryan, one of Western New York’s most dynamic culinary talents. Hosted at the Athenaeum Hotel, this one night only dining experience celebrates Chef Darian’s vibrant fusion of fine dining technique and Caribbean soul. Born in Jamaica and based...

    $180

  • MR. NOBODY AGAINST PUTIN

    Russian teacher Pasha Talankin secretly documents his small town school's transformation into a war recruitment center during the Ukraine invasion, revealing the ethical dilemmas educators face amid propaganda and militarization. "Instructive and impactful." -G. Allen Johnson, San Francisco Chronicle "An exemplary work of cinematic modernism, a reflexive film that turns its genesis into its subject...

    $11 – $15
  • Lara Downes and Kurt Elling

    Get Happy with Lara Downes and Kurt Elling

    Pianist and cultural visionary Lara Downes has been called “A musical ray of hope” by NBC News. Vocalist Kurt Elling, whom The Guardian dubbed “a kind of Sinatra with superpowers,” joins Downes in a special concert called GET HAPPY, celebrating 250 years of American music as a joyful noise, even in the hardest times. The...

    $55 – $75

  • THE CHRISTOPHERS

    The children of Julian Sklar, a once-celebrated artist, enlist a forger to access his unfinished canvases in a deceptive bid to secure an inheritance."An electrifying Ian McKellen hits a new career peak and takes an early shot at Oscar in Steven Soderbergh’s unmissable tale of an artist and his forger, played by the brilliant Michaela...

    $11 – $15