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  • Chautauqua Theater Company Presents Best for Baby

    Bratton Theater Bratton Theater

    WORLD PREMIERE By Sharyn Rothstein Directed by Oliver Butler Bratton Theater Best for Baby and its devilishly funny emcee takes audiences inside Johnson & Johnson’s decades-long and still evolving baby...

    $55 – $65

  • ARCO

    Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua Cinema

    The year is 2075. 10-year-old Iris sees a mysterious boy wearing a rainbow jumpsuit fall from the sky. It's Arco who comes from a distant future. Iris befriends him as she tries to help him return home. Featuring the voice talents of Will Ferrell and America Ferrera, comic-book artist turned filmmaker Ugo Bienvenu's animated feature...

    $11 – $15
  • Alison Krauss and Union Station

    Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas with special guest Theo Lawrence

    Amphitheater Amphitheater

    For nearly four decades, Alison Krauss & Union Station have upheld their legacy as one of the most influential and widely celebrated acts in bluegrass and roots music. Known for an immaculately crafted but endlessly surprising sound that transcends the boundaries of roots, country, rock & roll, and pop, Alison Krauss & Union Station released...

    $75 – $175

  • ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER

    Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua Cinema

    Paul Thomas Anderson's brilliant new film stars Leonardo DiCaprio as Bob, a washed-up revolutionary who lives in a state of stoned paranoia, surviving off-grid with his spirited and self-reliant daughter, Willa (Chase Infiniti). When his evil nemesis (Sean Penn) resurfaces and Willa goes missing, the former radical scrambles to find her as both father and...

    $11 – $15

  • Food Donation Drop Off Outside Turner Community Center

    Turner Lobby

    Every Saturday during season the Chautauqua Climate Change Initiative and Chautauqua Property Owners Association are collecting unopened non-perishable food items for donation to local food pantries. Outside front entrance of Turner Community Center. Help reduce waste and feed our neighbors in need.

  • Hurlbut Memorial Community United Methodist Church

    Catholic Mass

    Hall of Philosophy Hall of Philosophy
    Free

  • ARCO

    Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua Cinema

    The year is 2075. 10-year-old Iris sees a mysterious boy wearing a rainbow jumpsuit fall from the sky. It's Arco who comes from a distant future. Iris befriends him as she tries to help him return home. Featuring the voice talents of Will Ferrell and America Ferrera, comic-book artist turned filmmaker Ugo Bienvenu's animated feature...

    $11 – $15

  • Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra: Carmina Burana

    Amphitheater Amphitheater

    Rossen Milanov, conductor The Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus joins the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra for a captivating performance of the iconic Carmina Burana. Carl Orff’s masterpiece is drawn from medieval texts exploring fate, love, and the unpredictability of fortune. Best known for its electrifying opening, O Fortuna, the piece unfolds as a series of vivid scenes propelled...

    $55 – $65

  • ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER

    Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua Cinema

    Paul Thomas Anderson's brilliant new film stars Leonardo DiCaprio as Bob, a washed-up revolutionary who lives in a state of stoned paranoia, surviving off-grid with his spirited and self-reliant daughter, Willa (Chase Infiniti). When his evil nemesis (Sean Penn) resurfaces and Willa goes missing, the former radical scrambles to find her as both father and...

    $11 – $15
  • Zina Jacque

    The Rev. Zina Jacque

    The Rev. Zina Jacque serves as President and Chair of the Board of National Senior Communities, overseeing the largest not-for-profit network of continuing-care retirement communities in the nation. Across two...

    Free Sunday Event

  • “Cutwork” Exhibition: July 26–August 25

    "Cutwork" exhibition runs July 26-August 25. "Cutwork" is a broad exploration of work using methods of cutting into or removing material. Featuring hand-cut paper, metal, fibers, and ceramics, these artists...

  • Chautauqua Theater Company Presents Best for Baby

    Bratton Theater Bratton Theater

    WORLD PREMIERE By Sharyn Rothstein Directed by Oliver Butler Bratton Theater Best for Baby and its devilishly funny emcee takes audiences inside Johnson & Johnson’s decades-long and still evolving baby...

    $65

  • “Cutwork” Opening Reception

    "Cutwork" opening reception. Exhibition runs July 26-August 25. "Cutwork" is a broad exploration of work using methods of cutting into or removing material. Featuring hand-cut paper, metal, fibers, and ceramics,...

  • Two piano students performing on stage

    School of Music: Piano Program Showcase

    Nicola Melville, Chair Alexander Kobrin, 2026 Heintzelman Family Artistic Advisor Pianists from the Chautauqua School of Music present a dazzling program of works for one and two pianos, with repertoire drawn...

  • Jim Daniels and Kristin Kovacic

    Jim Daniels and Kristin Kovacic

    Chautauqua Writers' Center Faculty Reading — Featuring Jim Daniels (Poetry) and Kristin Kovacic (Prose) Jim Daniels is the recipient of the 2025-26 Michigan Author Award for lifetime achievement from the...

  • New Visitors Orientation

    Join us for lemonade and cookies at the Orientation for new Chautauquans, where we warmly welcome you to our vibrant community. This event is designed to introduce you to the...

  • View of 3 Taps and the Bell Tower

    Newcomers Reception

    Join us for the Newcomers Reception, a welcoming gathering open to all first-time and new visitors to Chautauqua Institution. This lovely event is a chance to meet fellow newcomers, connect with...

  • ARCO

    The year is 2075. 10-year-old Iris sees a mysterious boy wearing a rainbow jumpsuit fall from the sky. It's Arco who comes from a distant future. Iris befriends him as...

    $11 – $15

  • Chautauqua Theater Company Presents Best for Baby

    Bratton Theater Bratton Theater

    WORLD PREMIERE By Sharyn Rothstein Directed by Oliver Butler Bratton Theater Best for Baby and its devilishly funny emcee takes audiences inside Johnson & Johnson’s decades-long and still evolving baby powder scandal. A Big American Play ripped straight from the headlines, this world premiere is equal parts showbiz spectacle and intimate human storytelling, brought to...

    $65

  • ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER

    Paul Thomas Anderson's brilliant new film stars Leonardo DiCaprio as Bob, a washed-up revolutionary who lives in a state of stoned paranoia, surviving off-grid with his spirited and self-reliant daughter,...

    $11 – $15
  • People gathered for a meditation class

    CHQ Mystic Heart – Mateo Mortellarto, Tibetan Meditation

    Taking a general and non-sectarian approach to Buddhism, Mateo Mortellaro (Konchok Tsering Tengye) has years of experience leading meditation and teaching Buddhist philosophy. Mateo started his spiritual journey early in...

    free
  • People gathered for a meditation class

    Movement and Meditation with Monte Thompson

    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...

    free
  • Zina Jacque

    The Rev. Zina Jacque

    The Rev. Zina Jacque serves as President and Chair of the Board of National Senior Communities, overseeing the largest not-for-profit network of continuing-care retirement communities in the nation. Across two...

    Free

  • Guided Kayak Eco Tour

    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...

  • Kyle Keogh

    Conversations with Kyle

    Join 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...

  • Peter Lawson Jones

    Peter Lawson Jones

    Peter Lawson Jones is a professional actor, former elected official, acting instructor, master of ceremonies and dramatist. Jones, a member of SAG-AFTRA and Actor’s Equity, can be seen later this...

    $20

  • ARCO

    The year is 2075. 10-year-old Iris sees a mysterious boy wearing a rainbow jumpsuit fall from the sky. It's Arco who comes from a distant future. Iris befriends him as...

    $11 – $15

  • Patron Housing Listening Session

    Patron Housing Listening Session A shortage of on-grounds housing across a range of sizes and price points is one of the factors limiting Chautauqua's ability to sustain and grow attendance....

  • Verona Quartet

    Chautauqua Chamber Music: Verona Quartet

    Join the acclaimed Verona Quartet for an afternoon of expressive performances and dynamic ensemble artistry. Hailed for their “sensational” playing and deep musical insight, the Verona Quartet brings passion and...

  • TROUBLED WATERS

    Climate Change Initiative-Special Filmmaker Event -Free Admission! Director Rory Fielding's doc featuring Ted Danson, explores the impact of human behavior on our environment from the perspective of one of South...

    Free Admission

  • ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER

    Paul Thomas Anderson's brilliant new film stars Leonardo DiCaprio as Bob, a washed-up revolutionary who lives in a state of stoned paranoia, surviving off-grid with his spirited and self-reliant daughter,...

    $11 – $15
  • Mike Thornton

    Mike Thornton & The Midnight Quartet

    Mike Thornton, jazz vocalist of grit and sophistication, takes center stage with The Midnight Quartet in a performance charged with high-octane energy and deep blues soul. Blending hard-swinging standards with...

    $25