Events
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Baptist House Baptist Housefree -
CHQ Dialogues
AAHH African American Heritage HouseThe Dialogue is devoted to the AAHH Lecture on Wednesday at 3:30pm
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Play CHQ: Get your Game On!
Miller Park Miller ParkPlay 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.
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Guest Chef Dinner
Athenaeum Parlor Athenaeum ParlorJoin President's Cottage Chefs Ben Shropshire & Dan Wongprapan for a tasting dinner. The evening begins at 5:30 p.m. with passed hors d’oeuvres with dinner seating at 6 p.m. Ben Shropshire and Dan Wongprapan have spent years working together in a diverse array of food service establishments throughout the city of Charlotte, North Carolina. This...
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FAMILIAR TOUCH
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaWriter-director Sarah Friedland's coming-of-old-age feature compassionately follows the winding path of octogenarian Ruth's (Kathleen Chalfant) shifting memories and desires while remaining rooted in her sage perspective. "Ruth is merely, momentously human: an older woman in need, but no less expressive of life’s fullness because of it. It’s a portrayal to remember, for as long as...
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CHQ Dialogues
Disciples of Christ House Disciples of Christ Housefree -
Chautauqua Theater Company presents the world premiere of The Witnesses (formerly titled Tell Me You’re Dying)
Bratton Theater Bratton TheaterBy C.A. Johnson Directed by Jade King Carroll The Witnesses compels us to question not only if we can change but if we have time to do so while the world appears to be ending. Infused with C.A. Johnson’s brutal honesty, exacting humor, and heartfelt exploration of human relationships, the story pulses with urgency, vulnerability...
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The Band Perry
Amphitheater AmphitheaterKimberly Perry (lead vocals, guitar), Reid Perry (bass guitar), Johnny Costello (mandolin, guitar) Grammy® Award-winning The Band Perry burst onto the scene as an unstoppable presence in modern Country music, selling two and a half million albums, twelve million singles, and racking up over a billion total song streams. Written by Kimberly Perry, their groundbreaking...
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SORRY, BABY
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaSomething bad happened to Agnes. But life goes on... for everyone around her, at least. "Writer-director-star Eva Victor has made a movie that’s at once approachable, incredibly perceptive, and subtly stirring." -Carlos Aguilar, IGN Movies "This is the kind of film that sneaks up on you, funny when least expected and affecting without being cloying....
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CHQ Mystic Heart: Sharon Wesoky
Presbyterian ChapelMahanaya Buddhism-Mindfulness Meditation
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Episcopal Holy Eucharist
Chapel of the Good Shepherd Chapel of the Good ShepherdEpiscopal Holy Eucharist
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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 -
Brian McLaren
Amphitheater AmphitheaterBrian D. McLaren is an author, speaker, activist, and public theologian. A former college English teacher and pastor, he is a passionate advocate for "a new kind of Christianity" -...
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Service of Blessing and Healing
Randell Chapel, UCC HeadquartersFree -
Ella Al-Shamahi
Amphitheater AmphitheaterElla Al-Shamahi is a National Geographic Explorer, palaeoanthropologist, evolutionary biologist (and stand-up comic) who specializes in Neanderthals, caves, and expeditions in hostile, disputed, and unstable territories. In closing a week...
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Twelve Step Meeting
Hurlbut Marion LawranceFree -
Summer on the Steps with Chautauqua Literary Arts: A Tribute to Nikki Giovanni
Alumni Hall Porch Alumni Hall PorchJoin Chautauqua Literary Arts for an open mic tribute to the late poet, writer, commentator, activist and educator, Nikki Giovanni.
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CHQ Dialogues
Lutheran House Lutheran Housefree -
Chautauqua Theater Company presents the world premiere of The Witnesses (formerly titled Tell Me You’re Dying)
Bratton Theater Bratton TheaterBy C.A. Johnson Directed by Jade King Carroll The Witnesses compels us to question not only if we can change but if we have time to do so while the...
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Russell Moore
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyRussell Moore is Editor in Chief of Christianity Today. Moore is the author of several books, including Losing Our Religion: An Alter Call for Evangelical America; The Courage to Stand:...
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CHQ Dialogues
Unitarian Universalist Fellowshipfree -
CHQ Dialogues
Episcopal Cottage Episcopal Cottagefree -
Heritage Lecture Series: Jon Schmitz
Hall of Philosophy Hall of Philosophy -
Hebrew Congregation Evening Kabbalat Shabbat Service
Miller Park Miller ParkFree -
Guest Chef Dinner – Joe Bucci & Brian Baccus
Athenaeum Parlor Athenaeum ParlorJoin Sysco Chefs Brian Barcus & Joe Bucci for a tasting dinner. The evening begins at 5:30 p.m. with passed hors d’oeuvres with dinner seating at 6 p.m. Brian Barcus...
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PERFECT DAYS
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaHirayama (Kôji Yakusho) seems utterly content with his simple life as a cleaner of Tokyo public toilets in director Wim Wenders' deeply moving and poetic reflection on finding beauty in...
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Chautauqua Theater Company presents the world premiere of The Witnesses (formerly titled Tell Me You’re Dying)
Bratton Theater Bratton TheaterBy C.A. Johnson Directed by Jade King Carroll The Witnesses compels us to question not only if we can change but if we have time to do so while the...
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A Service of Compline
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O.A.R.: Lost Weekend Tour
Amphitheater AmphitheaterO.A.R. might just be music’s biggest, best kept secret. The platinum-certified Rockville, MD band has quietly sold out multiple shows at Madison Square Garden, filled Red Rocks Amphitheater a dozen...
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EVERYTHING’S GOING TO BE GREAT
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaBuddy Smart (Bryan Cranston) wrestles with his over-sized showbiz dreams. His wife Macy (Allison Janney) struggles to keep their family afloat. As they grapple with identity and belonging, they share...
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CHQ Mystic Heart Meditation: 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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Torah Study
Hurlbut Marion LawranceFree -
Chabad Jewish House, Community Shabbat Service, Rabbi Zalman Vilenken
Chabad Jewish HouseFree -
Sabbath Morning Worship, Hebrew Congregation
Hurlbut Church sanctuary Hurlbut Church sanctuaryFree -
Kiddish Luncheon
Hurlbut Truesdale -
Chautauqua Theater Company presents the world premiere of The Witnesses (formerly titled Tell Me You’re Dying)
Bratton Theater Bratton TheaterBy C.A. Johnson Directed by Jade King Carroll The Witnesses compels us to question not only if we can change but if we have time to do so while the...
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EVERYTHING’S GOING TO BE GREAT
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaBuddy Smart (Bryan Cranston) wrestles with his over-sized showbiz dreams. His wife Macy (Allison Janney) struggles to keep their family afloat. As they grapple with identity and belonging, they share...
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Sweet Honey in the Rock® “Celebrating 50 Years”
Amphitheater AmphitheaterThe Grammy-nominated African American vocal ensemble SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK® marks its 50TH ANNIVERSARY in November 2023 with a powerful three-year celebration that will honor its storied past and...
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PERFECT DAYS
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaHirayama (Kôji Yakusho) seems utterly content with his simple life as a cleaner of Tokyo public toilets in director Wim Wenders' deeply moving and poetic reflection on finding beauty in...
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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 -
United Church of Christ Worship Service
Randell Chapel, UCC HeadquartersUnited Church of Christ Worship Service
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Episcopal Holy Eucharist
Chapel of the Good Shepherd Chapel of the Good ShepherdEpiscopal Holy Eucharist
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Unitarian Universalist Service
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyUnitarian Universalist Service
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Bishop Eugene Sutton
Amphitheater AmphitheaterThe Rt. Rev. Eugene Taylor Sutton is the senior pastor of Chautauqua Institution. Formerly the Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland and Canon Pastor of Washington National Cathedral, where he directed the Cathedral’s Center for Prayer and Pilgrimage. Sutton has also served as a college chaplain, parish priest, and professor of homiletics and liturgy...
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Twelve Step Meeting
Hurlbut Marion LawranceFree Sunday Event -
The Great Massey Movie: “The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari”
Amphitheater AmphitheaterIn this beloved annual event, come hear the mighty Massey Memorial Organ accompany classic silent film, played by Joshua Stafford, prize-winning organist and Director of Sacred Music at Chautauqua Institution. This summer’s selection for screening, 1920’s "The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari", will delight film buffs and new fans alike.
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PERFECT DAYS
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaHirayama (Kôji Yakusho) seems utterly content with his simple life as a cleaner of Tokyo public toilets in director Wim Wenders' deeply moving and poetic reflection on finding beauty in the everyday world around us. "It's all about finding the simple joys in your daily existence." -Christy Lemire, Breakfast All Day "Jonathan Livingston Lavatory Cleaner....
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Closing Sacred Song and Three Taps
Amphitheater AmphitheaterFree Sunday Event -
EVERYTHING’S GOING TO BE GREAT
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaBuddy Smart (Bryan Cranston) wrestles with his over-sized showbiz dreams. His wife Macy (Allison Janney) struggles to keep their family afloat. As they grapple with identity and belonging, they share a humorous and heartfelt journey of self-discovery, learning the power of owning your spotlight no matter what stage of life you're in. Director "Jon S....
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EVERYTHING’S GOING TO BE GREAT
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaBuddy Smart (Bryan Cranston) wrestles with his over-sized showbiz dreams. His wife Macy (Allison Janney) struggles to keep their family afloat. As they grapple with identity and belonging, they share a humorous and heartfelt journey of self-discovery, learning the power of owning your spotlight no matter what stage of life you're in. Director "Jon S....
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PERFECT DAYS
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaHirayama (Kôji Yakusho) seems utterly content with his simple life as a cleaner of Tokyo public toilets in director Wim Wenders' deeply moving and poetic reflection on finding beauty in the everyday world around us. "It's all about finding the simple joys in your daily existence." -Christy Lemire, Breakfast All Day "Jonathan Livingston Lavatory Cleaner....
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Bonnie Raitt with special guest Jimmie Vaughan & The Tilt-A-Whirl Band
Amphitheater AmphitheaterChautauqua Institution is thrilled to welcome the iconic Bonnie Raitt to our Amphitheater! A singer, songwriter, and guitarist whose unique style blends blues, R&B, rock, and pop, after 20 years as a cult favorite, Raitt broke through to the top in the early 90s with her GRAMMY-award-winning albums, Nick of Time and Luck of the...
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The Colors of India
Join Chautauqua Travels and Chautauqua Institution’s Chief IDEA Officer Amit Taneja on a colorful 9-day journey through northern India and experience a kaleidoscope of sights, sounds, and scents unlike anywhere else in the world. Begin in the bustling metropolis of Delhi, where ancient traditions blend seamlessly into everyday modern life, with visits to classic landmarks...
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Preview Performance of the feath3r theory
Carnahan-Jackson: McBride/Verdy Carnahan-Jackson: McBride/VerdyExperience one of New York City’s most daring dance-theatre ensembles as they share a work-in-progress showing of their latest creation. Join the New York City–based dance-theatre-media collective the feath3r theory (TF3T) for an exclusive preview of their bold new work A Body of Dangerous Ideas. Conceived by Artistic Director Raja Feather Kelly, the piece investigates...
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