Events
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Miller Park Miller Parkfree -
Renée Fleming with Béla Fleck The Fiddle and the Drum
Amphitheater AmphitheaterThis collaboration brings together 5x Grammy winning soprano Renée Fleming and 19x Grammy-winning banjo virtuoso Béla Fleck for a celebration of Appalachian folk music. For our country’s 250th anniversary, the program...
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CHQ Mystic Heart: Centering Prayer with Carol McKiernan
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyCarol 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...
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Shabbat Service, Rabbi Zalman Vilenken
Chabad Jewish HouseFree -
Catholic Mass
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyFree -
Catholic Mass
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Silkroad Ensemble featuring Rhiannon Giddens
Amphitheater AmphitheaterThe Silkroad Ensemble featuring Rhiannon Giddens brings an electrifying fusion of global traditions and contemporary expression to the stage. This acclaimed collective of artists creates a vibrant tapestry of sound...
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Episcopal Holy Eucharist
Chapel of the Good Shepherd Chapel of the Good ShepherdFree Sunday Event -
Song, Prayer, Communion & Meditation
Hurlbut Church sanctuary Hurlbut Church sanctuaryFree Sunday Service -
United Church of Christ Worship Service
Randell Chapel, UCC HeadquartersFree Sunday Event -
Episcopal Holy Eucharist
Chapel of the Good Shepherd Chapel of the Good ShepherdSunday Free Event -
Unity Service
Hall of Missions Hall of MissionsFree Sunday Event -
Unitarian Universalist Service
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophySunday Free Event -
Fr. Gregory Boyle, S.J.
Amphitheater AmphitheaterFr. 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...
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Twelve Step Meeting
Hurlbut Marion Lawrancefree -
Community Gathering with Dance Theatre of Harlem
Bestor Plaza Bestor PlazaCommunity Gathering with Dance Theatre of Harlem Dance Theatre of Harlem invites you to “Dancing in the Streets,” a participatory dance workshop for people of all ages and abilities in...
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January Gill O’Neil and Jimin Han
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyChautauqua Writers' Center Faculty Reading— Featuring January Gill O'Neil (Poetry) and Jimin Han (Prose) January Gill O’Neil is a professor at Salem State University and the author of Glitter Road...
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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...
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Feast With Friends: Farm to Table Dinner with 3 C’s Catering
Bestor Plaza Bestor PlazaWhere food builds community. Weekly Feast with Friends invites guests to gather around the table together in Bestor Plaza and kick off each week of the Chautauqua Institution Food Festival...
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Blessing of the Animals (weather permitting)
Hall of Philosophy GroveFree Sunday Event -
Hebrew Congregation, Shirley Lazarus Sunday Evening Lecture Series
Smith Wilkes Hall Smith Wilkes HallFree Sunday Event -
Palestine Park Tour
Palestine Park Palestine ParkFree Sunday Event -
Sacred Song Service
Amphitheater AmphitheaterFree Sunday Event -
CHQ Mystic Heart – David Gluck, Hindu Meditation.
Presbyterian House Presbyterian HouseDavid 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...
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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...
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Chautauqua Prays for Peace though Compassion
Hall of Philosophy Grovefree -
Fr. Gregory Boyle, S.J.
Amphitheater AmphitheaterFr. 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...
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Service of Blessing and Healing
Randell Chapel, UCC HeadquartersFree -
Priya Parker
Amphitheater AmphitheaterPriya 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...
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Taste Caravan
Bestor Plaza Bestor PlazaA 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...
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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...
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Bestor Plaza Demo/Talk
Bestor Plaza Bestor PlazaBig 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....
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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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Jose Arellano
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyJose 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...
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Battle of The Bites: Best Slider
Bestor Plaza Bestor PlazaHigh 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...
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“Courageous Conversation on Death and Dying” Shahid Aziz
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Programming Blackout
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Chautauqua Chamber Music: American Brass Quintet
Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall -
CHQ Mystic Heart – Sound Meditation with Suzanne Watters
Hall of Christ: SanctuarySuzanne 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...
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Taize and Tea Meditation Worship
Randell Chapel, UCC Headquartersfree -
Dance Theatre of Harlem
Amphitheater AmphitheaterDance 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...
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On Being American: An Evening of Poetry and Music with Kwame Alexander
Roe Green Theater CenterIn 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,...
$25