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Randell Chapel, UCC HeadquartersFree -
Marcela Escobari and Charles Lane
Amphitheater AmphitheaterMarcela Escobari and Charles Lane are two of the nation’s leading experts in immigration, migration and asylum policy. The pair will present in tandem, building on the Chautauqua Lecture Series theme of “The 2026 Election: What’s at Stake?,” with an examination of our national dialogue on immigration as the election approaches — and, ultimately, the...
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Play CHQ: Rainbow Fish Weaving
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Masters Series Masterclass: The Art of Listening with Rossen Milanov – Week 3
Fletcher Music Hall Fletcher Music HallMaestro Rossen Milanov, music director of the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra, will teach participants to develop an understanding of how to actively listen to music and answer important musical questions. Join...
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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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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...
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English Lawn Bowling Tips
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Randall Balmer
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyRandall Balmer, an Episcopal priest, is the John Phillips Professor in Religion at Dartmouth College. A prize-winning historian and Emmy Award nominee, he has published eighteen books, including Bad Faith:...
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PRESSURE
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaIn the tense 72 hours before D-Day, and with the fate of the free world hanging in the balance, General Dwight D. Eisenhower (Brendan Fraser) and Captain James Stagg (Andrew...
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Islam 101 Khalid and Sabeeha Rehman
Hall of Christ: Sanctuary"The Quran and What is Says About Other Faiths"
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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: WindSync
Dynamic wind quintet WindSync returns to Chautauqua for an unforgettable afternoon of energetic and engaging chamber music. Celebrated for their virtuosity, warmth, and creative programming, WindSync performs everything from classical...
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THE SHEEP DETECTIVES
George (Hugh Jackman) is a shepherd who reads detective novels to his beloved sheep every night, assuming they can't possibly understand. But when a mysterious incident disrupts life on the...
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Music School Festival Orchestra
Comprised of top-tier students from conservatories and universities in the U.S. and abroad, Music School Festival Orchestra members participate in a variety of musical activities during their summers at Chautauqua...
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PRESSURE
In the tense 72 hours before D-Day, and with the fate of the free world hanging in the balance, General Dwight D. Eisenhower (Brendan Fraser) and Captain James Stagg (Andrew...
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Chautauqua Opera Conservatory Late-Night Cabaret
Step into a different side of opera training with an evening of crossover favorites featuring jazz standards, Broadway classics, and beloved American songs performed by the singers of the Chautauqua...
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CHQ Mystic Heart- Cantor Julie Newman, Jewish Mindfulness Meditation
Cantor Julie Newman founded and serves as President of the Tiferet Project. Tiferet has been a source for Jewish spiritual practices in Pittsburgh such as twice weekly Jewish mindfulness meditation...
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Episcopal Holy Eucharist
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Michael Chan
Dr. Michael Chan joined the Concordia College community in June 2022 as the executive director for faith and learning. Prior to that, he was associate professor of Old Testament at...
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Chautauqua Science Group Weekly Lecture. JD Stillwater: One Song: The Science of Oneness
JD Stillwater moves and inspires thousands of people all over North America and the globe with science-centered messages of awe and deep kinship, from Chautauqua Institution to a Sinai and...
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James C. Capretta and Matthew Fiedler
The Chautauqua Lecture Series continues its theme dedicated to “The 2026 Election: What’s at Stake?” with scholars James Capretta and Matthew Fiedler in conversation, sharing their expertise on the state...
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Bob Jeffrey: Architecture of the 2026 House and Garden Tour
Smith Wilkes Hall Smith Wilkes HallBird, Tree & Garden Club lunchtime lecture series Bob Jeffrey is an Historic Preservationist who redevelops historic properties in Florida, New York, and Pennsylvania. He holds an undergraduate degree in...
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CHQ Mystic Heart -Cantor Julie Newman, Jewish Mindfulness Meditation
Hall of Missions Hall of MissionsCantor Julie Newman founded and serves as President of the Tiferet Project. Tiferet has been a source for Jewish spiritual practices in Pittsburgh such as twice weekly Jewish mindfulness meditation...
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CHQ Dialogues
Presbyterian House Presbyterian HouseFree -
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Najeeba Syeed
El-Hibri Endowed Chair and executive director of the Interfaith Institute, Augsburg University 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, 2026 · Hall of Philosophy Najeeba Syeed is the Inaugural El-Bibri endowed chair...
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CHQ Dialogues
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School of Music Piano Faculty Recital: Ilya Itin
Audiences throughout the world revere Ilya Itin’s unique artistry. Playing to sold out houses in Japan and in the US, he is known for his extraordinary range, power, quality of...
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Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra: An Evening of Brahms
Rossen Milanov, conductor Sharon Roffman, violin Jolyon Pegis, cello An Evening of Brahms brings together two of the composer’s most expressive works, pairing the lyrical intimacy of the Double Concerto...
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Sunrise Paddle – Kayak/SUP
Enjoy 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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CHQ Mystic Heart- Cantor Julie Newman, Jewish Mindfulness Meditation
Cantor Julie Newman founded and serves as President of the Tiferet Project. Tiferet has been a source for Jewish spiritual practices in Pittsburgh such as twice weekly Jewish mindfulness meditation...
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Episcopal Holy Eucharist
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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...
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Michael Chan
Dr. Michael Chan joined the Concordia College community in June 2022 as the executive director for faith and learning. Prior to that, he was associate professor of Old Testament at...
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Ben Harris and James Pethokoukis
The Chautauqua Lecture Series continues a weeklong exploration of “The 2026 Election: What’s at Stake?” with scholars Ben Harris and James Pethokoukis, sharing their expertise on the state of the...
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Women In Ministry
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Twelve Step Meeting
Hurlbut Marion Lawrancefree -
Imagining a Future Beyond Climate Change: Lessons from the Haitian Revolution, with Sony Ton-Aime
Smith Wilkes Hall Smith Wilkes HallPoet, author and former director of literary arts at Chautauqua, Sony discusses and reads from his debut poetry collection Konbit, accompanied by vivid imagery and music. The title of Ton-Aim’s...
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CHQ Dialogues
Presbyterian House Presbyterian Housefree -
All Denomination Chaplain of the Week with Rabbi Samuel Stahl
Everett Jewish Life Center Everett Jewish Life Centerfree -
Guided Kayak Historic Tour
Sports Club, WaterfrontEnjoy paddling while learning about historic sites 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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English Lawn Bowling Tips
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Terrence Johnson
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyTerrence L. Johnson is Charles G. Adams Professor of African American Religious Studies, professor of African and African American studies, and director of religion and public life at Harvard Divinity...
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UU Cultural Ethics Series: Dr. Elías Ortega, President and Professor of Religion, Ethics, and Leadership, Meadville Lombard Theological School
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Islam 101 Khalid and Sabeeha Rehman
Hall of Christ: Sanctuary"Shia-Sunni Sects and Religious Hierarchy"
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CHQ Dialogues
Catholic House Catholic Housefree -
Play CHQ: Parachute Challenge
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CHQ Mystic Heart – Therapeutic Gong Meditation with Kim Hehr
Hall of Christ: SanctuaryKim 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...
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CVA Lecture Series: Stephanie Pierce, School of Art Faculty
Hultquist 101 Hultquist 101The Chautauqua School of Art proudly welcomes Stephanie Pierce as a member of our 2026 visiting faculty. Stephanie Pierce will participate in the School’s Summer Lecture Series, sharing insights and...
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Unity’s Positive Path for Spiritual Living
Turner Conference Room Turner Conference RoomProgrammed by Unity of Chautauqua
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CHQ Dialogues
Lutheran House Lutheran Housefree -
School of Music: Vocal Chamber Concert
Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall -
Alexander Gavrylyuk, piano
Amphitheater AmphitheaterA stunningly virtuosic pianist, Alexander is internationally recognised for his electrifying and poetic performances. His performance of Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No.3 at the BBC Proms was described as “revelatory” by The Times and “electrifying” by Limelight. Alexander was Artist-in-Residence at Wigmore Hall for the 23/24 season. Highlights of the 2025-26 season include debuts with Orquesta...
$55 – $65