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  • Heritage Lecture Series: Matthew A. Grant

    Hall of Philosophy Hall of Philosophy

    As part of the Oliver Archives Center's 2025 Heritage Lecture Series, Matthew A. Grant will present "How Chautauqua Set the Mold for Teaching Physical Education in the US". Dr. Matthew Grant, a Professor of Teacher Education in the Dewar College of Education and Human Services at Valdosta State University, teaches within the undergraduate and graduate...

  • 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.

  • THE BALLAD OF WALLACE ISLAND

    Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua Cinema

    Charles (Tim Key), an eccentric lottery winner, lives alone on a remote island and dreams of getting his favorite musical group, McGwyer Mortimer (Tom Basden & Carey Mulligan) back together. His fantasy becomes reality when they accept his invitation to play a private show. "Full of sincerity and earnestness" -Candice McMillan, Seattle Refined "It’s something...

    $10 – $14
  • Alexander Gavrylyuk, piano

    Amphitheater Amphitheater

    The extraordinary Alexander Gavrylyuk serves as Artist in Residence for Chautauqua Institution. His international career has included appearances with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall with the BBC Scottish Symphony, and the Hollywood Bowl. Following what was hailed as an “electrifying performance” broadcast at the 2017 Proms in Royal...

    $49 – $59
  • ANORA

    Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua Cinema

    Sean Baker's five time Oscar winner is an audacious, thrilling and comedic variation on a modern day Cinderella story. Best Actress winner Mikey Madison captivates as Ani, a young sex worker from Brooklyn whose life takes an unexpected turn when she meets and impulsively marries Vanya, the impetuous son of a Russian billionaire. "It’s a...

    $10 – $14
  • CHQ Mystic Heart: Jissai Prince-Cherry

    Presbyterian Chapel

    Venerable Jissai Prince-Cherry began practicing Zen in 1994. Since then, she has maintained a daily personal practice and regularly participates in group sittings, intensive Zen meditation retreats, and periods of residential training including at a Zen monastery in Japan. She works closely with her teacher, Roshi Bodhin Kjolhede, successor to Roshi Philip Kapleau, the founder...

  • Episcopal Holy Eucharist

    Chapel of the Good Shepherd Chapel of the Good Shepherd

    Episcopal Holy Eucharist

    Free
  • Daily Word Meditation

    Hall of Missions Hall of Missions

    (Programmed by Unity of Chautauqua)

    Free
  • Movement and Meditation with Monte Thompson

    Hall of Philosophy Grove

    Monte 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...

    free
  • Catholic Mass

    Chapel of the Good Shepherd Chapel of the Good Shepherd

    Catholic Mass

    Free
  • The Rev. Jim Wallis

    Amphitheater Amphitheater

    Jim Wallis is a writer, teacher, preacher and justice advocate who believes the gospel of Jesus must be emancipated from its cultural and political captivities. He is a New York Times bestselling author, public theologian, preacher and commentator on ethics and public life. He is the inaugural holder of the Chair in Faith and Justice...

    Free
  • Sian Leah Beilock

    Amphitheater Amphitheater

    Sian Leah Beilock is the 19th president of Dartmouth, and the first woman in the role in Dartmouth’s 255-year history. In her first year, she has positioned Dartmouth as a global leader on critical issues in higher education and beyond, including climate change and sustainability, affordability for middle-income families and championing the importance of dialogue...

    $30
  • CLSC Young Readers Book Discussion

    Alumni Hall Porch Alumni Hall Porch

    Presenters Joanna Fox and Christina Noel, Ph.D., will lead a community discussion on our Week Four CLSC Young Readers selection They Call Me Güero: A Border Kids Poems by David Bowles

  • How to Sail in a Perfect Storm: Leveraging Social Science for Progress on Sustainability

    Smith Wilkes Hall Smith Wilkes Hall

    Abel Gustafson is a social scientist doing work that figures out how people behave, why they do it, and how to change it. As a professor at University of Cincinnati, an affiliate of the Yale Program on Climate Communication, and a founder of X&Y Analytics, Abel works to understand the science behind effective climate communications...

  • CHQ Dialogues

    Presbyterian House Presbyterian House
    Free
  • CHQ Dialogue

    Catholic House Catholic House
    free
  • Uma Viswanathan

    Hall of Philosophy Hall of Philosophy

    Uma Viswanathan is a mission-driven leader dedicated to fostering belonging in communities, institutions, and culture. With over two decades of experience in philanthropy, leadership development, and social change, she has opened new perspectives and mobilized significant philanthropic resources to support human-centered, culturally rooted leadership and civic engagement. As the former Executive Director of New Pluralists,...

    $19.00
  • THE BALLAD OF WALLACE ISLAND

    Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua Cinema

    Charles (Tim Key), an eccentric lottery winner, lives alone on a remote island and dreams of getting his favorite musical group, McGwyer Mortimer (Tom Basden & Carey Mulligan) back together. His fantasy becomes reality when they accept his invitation to play a private show. "Full of sincerity and earnestness" -Candice McMillan, Seattle Refined "It’s something...

    $10 – $14
  • African American Heritage House Lecture: Sonny Lee

    Hall of Philosophy Hall of Philosophy

    Bivian "Sonny" Lee III is the founder and CEO of Son of a Saint, a New Orleans organization that provides mentorship and opportunities to young boys who have lost their father. Inspired by the loss of his own father, an NFL defensive back for the New Orleans Saints, Lee began Son of a Saint in...

  • Play CHQ: STEM 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.

  • CHQ Mystic Heart: Therapeutic Gong Meditation with Kim Hehr

    Hurlbut Church sanctuary Hurlbut Church sanctuary

    Kim Hehr is a lifelong Chautauquan and a certified level 2 teacher of Kundalini Yoga and Meditation. She has been a yoga and meditation practitioner for 30 years and has been teaching Kundalini Yoga and Meditation for 25 years. A retired hospice nurse, she is presently the coordinator of the CHQ Mystic Heart Meditation Program. Kim...

    Free
  • 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.

  • ANORA

    Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua Cinema

    Sean Baker's five time Oscar winner is an audacious, thrilling and comedic variation on a modern day Cinderella story. Best Actress winner Mikey Madison captivates as Ani, a young sex worker from Brooklyn whose life takes an unexpected turn when she meets and impulsively marries Vanya, the impetuous son of a Russian billionaire. "It’s a...

    $10 – $14
  • CVA Lecture Series: sean glover, School of Art Faculty

    Hultquist 101 Hultquist 101

    CVA Lecture Series: sean glover, School of Art Faculty "Milk from a Stone" n. sean glover is an artist and educator who uses a wide range of materials and processes (both new and old) to investigate the histories of violence, labor, and technology.  He has been included in group exhibitions at the ICA Boston, ICA...

  • Dance All-Star Gala

    Amphitheater Amphitheater

    Curated by Sasha Janes, Bonnefoux McBride Artistic Director of Chautauqua School of Dance, the annual All-Star Dance Gala serves as a celebration of the exceptional talent consistently produced by the Chautauqua School of Dance. Artists from top-tier national companies join forces for an exciting mixed repertoire evening of contemporary and classical dance. In addition to...

    $54 – $74
  • THE BALLAD OF WALLACE ISLAND

    Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua Cinema

    Charles (Tim Key), an eccentric lottery winner, lives alone on a remote island and dreams of getting his favorite musical group, McGwyer Mortimer (Tom Basden & Carey Mulligan) back together. His fantasy becomes reality when they accept his invitation to play a private show. "Full of sincerity and earnestness" -Candice McMillan, Seattle Refined "It’s something...

    $10 – $14
  • CHQ Mystic Heart: Jissai Prince-Cherry

    Presbyterian Chapel

    Venerable Jissai Prince-Cherry began practicing Zen in 1994. Since then, she has maintained a daily personal practice and regularly participates in group sittings, intensive Zen meditation retreats, and periods of residential training including at a Zen monastery in Japan. She works closely with her teacher, Roshi Bodhin Kjolhede, successor to Roshi Philip Kapleau, the founder...

  • Episcopal Holy Eucharist

    Chapel of the Good Shepherd Chapel of the Good Shepherd

    Episcopal Holy Eucharist

    Free
  • Daily Word Meditation

    Hall of Missions Hall of Missions

    (Programmed by Unity of Chautauqua)

    Free
  • Catholic Mass

    Chapel of the Good Shepherd Chapel of the Good Shepherd

    Catholic Mass

    Free
  • The Rev. Jim Wallis

    Amphitheater Amphitheater

    Jim Wallis is a writer, teacher, preacher and justice advocate who believes the gospel of Jesus must be emancipated from its cultural and political captivities. He is a New York Times bestselling author, public theologian, preacher and commentator on ethics and public life. He is the inaugural holder of the Chair in Faith and Justice...

    Free
  • Mathy V. Stanislaus

    Amphitheater Amphitheater

    Mathy Vathanaraj Stanislaus is vice provost and director of The Environmental Collaboratory at Drexel University. Established by the university and its Academy of Natural Sciences, TEC seeks to foster climate and environmentally just solutions that are actionable in the near term, with an initial focus on climate mitigation and adaptation, the scaleup of clean energy...

    $30
  • Play CHQ: Tie Dye Thursdays

    Bestor Plaza Bestor Plaza

    Play CHQ invites families Tie Dye apparel and wearables throughout the 2025 season. Apparel and wearables very in price.

  • CTC Theater Chats

    Smith Wilkes Hall Smith Wilkes Hall

    Theater Chats (formerly known as Brown Bags) On selected Thursdays at 12:15 p.m., bring lunch to Smith Wilkes Hall and join special guests, including actors, designers, playwrights and more, for a look at our upcoming productions and discussions on the craft of theater-making. Free and open to the public.

  • CHQ Mystic Heart: Venerable Jissai Prince-Cherry

    Hall of Missions Hall of Missions

    Venerable Jissai Prince-Cherry began practicing Zen in 1994. Since then, she has maintained a daily personal practice and regularly participates in group sittings, intensive Zen meditation retreats, and periods of residential training including at a Zen monastery in Japan. She works closely with her teacher, Roshi Bodhin Kjolhede, successor to Roshi Philip Kapleau, the founder...

    free
  • CHQ Dialogue

    Everett Jewish Life Center Everett Jewish Life Center
    free
  • Duplicate Bridge

    Sports Club Sports Club

    Don't have a partner? One will be provided. Game managed by Shelley Dahlie. $10/person.

  • Rabbi Josh Stanton

    Hall of Philosophy Hall of Philosophy

    Rabbi Joshua Stanton puts Jewish learning, pastoral care, and social justice first. He loves connecting with people individually and supporting their spiritual journeys and pursuit of meaning. Rabbi Stanton’s passion for religious pluralism and interfaith dialogue has led to his involvement and leadership internationally. He serves as an Associate Vice President for Interfaith and Intergroup...

    $19.00
  • ANORA

    Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua Cinema

    Sean Baker's five time Oscar winner is an audacious, thrilling and comedic variation on a modern day Cinderella story. Best Actress winner Mikey Madison captivates as Ani, a young sex worker from Brooklyn whose life takes an unexpected turn when she meets and impulsively marries Vanya, the impetuous son of a Russian billionaire. "It’s a...

    $10 – $14
  • Jonathan Eig

    Hall of Philosophy Hall of Philosophy

    Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle Presentation — King: A Life by Jonathan Eig Vividly written and exhaustively researched, Jonathan Eig’s King: A Life is the first major biography in decades of the civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr.—and the first to include recently declassified FBI files. In this revelatory new portrait of the preacher...

  • CHQ Dialogues

    United Methodist House United Methodist House
    free
  • CHQ Dialogues

    AAHH African American Heritage House

    The Dialogue is devoted to the AAHH Lecture on Wednesday at 3:30pm

    free
  • Play CHQ: Get your Game On!

    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.

  • Adults Drop-in Softball

    Sharpe Field Sharpe Field

    Interested in playing slow pitch softball? Contact co-commissioner Carrie Zachry at carriezachry@gmail.com

  • THE BALLAD OF WALLACE ISLAND

    Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua Cinema

    Charles (Tim Key), an eccentric lottery winner, lives alone on a remote island and dreams of getting his favorite musical group, McGwyer Mortimer (Tom Basden & Carey Mulligan) back together. His fantasy becomes reality when they accept his invitation to play a private show. "Full of sincerity and earnestness" -Candice McMillan, Seattle Refined "It’s something...

    $10 – $14
  • CHQ Dialogues

    Disciples of Christ House Disciples of Christ House
    free
  • Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra: Opening Night with Christine Goerke

    Amphitheater Amphitheater

    Rossen Milanov, conductor Christine Goerke, soprano Experience the electrifying power of world-renowned soprano Christine Goerke as she joins the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra for opening night under the baton of music director Rossen Milanov. With her commanding voice and dramatic intensity, Goerke brings these works to life, from the deep passion of Tristan und Isolde to...

    $54 – $64
  • ANORA

    Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua Cinema

    Sean Baker's five time Oscar winner is an audacious, thrilling and comedic variation on a modern day Cinderella story. Best Actress winner Mikey Madison captivates as Ani, a young sex worker from Brooklyn whose life takes an unexpected turn when she meets and impulsively marries Vanya, the impetuous son of a Russian billionaire. "It’s a...

    $10 – $14