Events
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Smith Wilkes Hall Smith Wilkes HallFree Sunday Event -
Feast on Film- Chef
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaChef- As the evening continues, the celebration of food and community moves to the screen. Feast on Film pairs great food with great storytelling for a relaxed, movie night at...
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The Rev. Natalie Hanson
Amphitheater AmphitheaterThe Rev. Natalie Hanson has been a longtime presence at Chautauqua; with her husband, the Rev. James Paul Womack, pastor of Hurlbut Memorial Community United Methodist Church, she has co-hosted...
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Danielle Nierenberg
Amphitheater AmphitheaterDanielle Nierenberg is a world-renowned researcher, speaker and advocate, on all issues relating to our food system and agriculture. She is president of Food Tank, the think tank for food,...
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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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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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Adrienne Krone
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyAdrienne Krone is associate professor of environmental science and sustainability and religious studies at Allegheny College in Meadville, Pennsylvania. Her work focuses on religious food justice movements in North America....
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Battle of the Bites: Best Meatball
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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Chautauqua Chamber Music: Naeve Trio
Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall Elizabeth S. Lenna HallExperience the captivating Naeve Trio in a performance of expressive chamber music and dynamic collaboration. Blending violin, cello, and piano with remarkable sensitivity and balance, the trio brings both classical...
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Kate Kortum
Amphitheater AmphitheaterA Juilliard graduate and winner of the 2025 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition, Kortum has become a familiar face on the most iconic stages in jazz including Birdland, Blue...
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The Rev. Natalie Hanson
Amphitheater AmphitheaterThe Rev. Natalie Hanson has been a longtime presence at Chautauqua; with her husband, the Rev. James Paul Womack, pastor of Hurlbut Memorial Community United Methodist Church, she has co-hosted...
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Chautauqua Science Group: George Carlo
Hurlbut Church sanctuary Hurlbut Church sanctuaryChautauqua Science Group Weekly Lecture
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Nyesha Arrington
Amphitheater AmphitheaterNyesha Arrington is the dynamic co-star of FOX’s hit culinary competition series “Next Level Chef,” where she brings her signature blend of mentorship, humor and fierce expertise to millions of...
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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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Our Changing Menu: Climate Change and the Foods We Love and Need, with Michael Hoffman, Cornell University
Smith Wilkes Hall Smith Wilkes HallBird, Tree & Garden Club lunchtime lecture series
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Bestor Plaza Demo/Talk: Curtze- Hydroponics Partner
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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Derrik Weston
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyDerrick Weston is a writer, filmmaker, podcaster, speaker and educator whose most recent work has focused on the intersection of food and faith. He is the co-host of the “Food...
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Masters Series Masterclass: Good Food Belongs to People, Not a Landfill
Hultquist 101 Hultquist 101At the intersection of food insecurity and climate change lies one powerful opportunity: food rescue. Food waste and food insecurity are often treated as separate crises — yet they stem...
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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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Premium Chefs Dinner: Nyesha Arrington
Athenaeum Hotel Athenaeum HotelGuest Chef Dinner: Nyesha Arrington 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 18, 2026 | Athenaeum Hotel Join acclaimed chef and television personality Nyesha Arrington for an unforgettable evening of elevated dining at...
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Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra with Maxim Lando, piano
Amphitheater AmphitheaterRossen Milanov, conductor Maxim Lando, piano Maxim Lando joins the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra in an evening of rhythmic fire. Lando commands the Amphitheater stage in Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 3,...
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Sunrise Paddle – Kayak/SUP
Sports Club Sports ClubEnjoy the beauty of the lake during our sunrise paddle. This is not a guided tour but an opportunity to rent a kayak, SUP or canoe for an enjoyable hour...
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The Rev. Natalie Hanson
Amphitheater AmphitheaterThe Rev. Natalie Hanson has been a longtime presence at Chautauqua; with her husband, the Rev. James Paul Womack, pastor of Hurlbut Memorial Community United Methodist Church, she has co-hosted...
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Brian Frank
Amphitheater AmphitheaterBrian Frank is the founder and general partner of FTW Ventures, bringing decades of experience in building transformative technology that impacts the way people work, play and live. In 2015,...
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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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Bestor Plaza Demo/Talk: Carrie- X Instafarm Vertical Farming
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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Karen Florini
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyKaren Florini is a strategic advisor with C-Change Conversations, which educate audiences throughout the country about how climate change will impact them personally, why there is urgency to address it...
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Taste of Chautauqua
Bestor Plaza Bestor PlazaA celebration of food, art, music, and family. Taste of Chautauqua invites guests to experience the spirit of the region through an afternoon that brings together regional cuisine, craft beverages,...
$35 -
Masters Series Masterclass: Good Food Belongs to People, Not a Landfill
Hultquist 101 Hultquist 101At the intersection of food insecurity and climate change lies one powerful opportunity: food rescue. Food waste and food insecurity are often treated as separate crises — yet they stem...
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UU Cultural Ethics Series: Roger Doebke
Hall of Philosophy Hall of Philosophy -
Unity’s Positive Path for Spiritual Living
Turner Conference Room Turner Conference RoomProgrammed by Unity of Chautauqua
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The Rev. Natalie Hanson
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyThe Rev. Natalie Hanson has been a longtime presence at Chautauqua; with her husband, the Rev. James Paul Womack, pastor of Hurlbut Memorial Community United Methodist Church, she has co-hosted...
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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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Bestor Plaza Demo/Talk: 412 Food Rescue
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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Norman Wirzba
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyNorman Wirzba is Gilbert T. Rowe Distinguished Professor of Christian Theology & Senior Fellow at the Kenan Institute of Ethics at Duke University. His research and teaching interests are at...
$20.00 -
Masters Series Masterclass: Good Food Belongs to People, Not a Landfill
Hultquist 101 Hultquist 101At the intersection of food insecurity and climate change lies one powerful opportunity: food rescue. Food waste and food insecurity are often treated as separate crises — yet they stem...
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Masters Series Masterclass: From Spirit to Shelf — Inside Mezcal & Whiskey Manufacturing in Mexico
Norton Hall Norton HallGo beyond the glass and into the heart of artisanal spirits production in this immersive Masters Series class presented by Laika Spirits. This special program brings two master distillers—one of...
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Premium Tasting Event
Bestor Plaza Bestor PlazaSip, swirl, and savor at this lively Premium Craft Beverage Tasting Event, an interactive evening designed to showcase exciting wines, craft beers, and artisanal spirits you may not have encountered...
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Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra: Generational Voices- An Evening with the Denyce Graves Foundation
Amphitheater AmphitheaterThis special evening marks the official launch of the Denyce Graves Foundation’s Generational Voices program, a dynamic new initiative dedicated to mentoring and elevating the next generation of vocal artists....
$55 – $65 -
Sunrise Paddle – Kayak/SUP
Sports Club Sports ClubEnjoy the beauty of the lake during our sunrise paddle. This is not a guided tour but an opportunity to rent a kayak, SUP or canoe for an enjoyable hour...
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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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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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Aimee Nezhukumatathil
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyChautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle — Bite by Bite: Nourishments & Jamborees by Aimee Nezhukumatathil From the New York Times bestselling author of World of Wonders, a lyrical book of...
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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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Kabbalat Shabbat Service
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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Catholic Mass
Hall of Christ: SanctuaryFree -
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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Catholic Mass
Hall of Christ: SanctuarySunday 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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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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Hebrew Congregation, Shirley Lazarus Sunday Evening Lecture Series
Smith Wilkes Hall Smith Wilkes HallFree Sunday 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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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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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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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...
$20.00 -
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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Chautauqua Chamber Music: American Brass Quintet
Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall -
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...
$55 – $65