CHQ Travels: Cannes Film Festival
Through special accreditation granted to the Chautauqua Institution by the Cannes Film Festival, enjoy access to dozens of screenings of some of the most daring, promising, and topical films of...
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CHQ Travels: Walking the Camino de Santiago
Join Bishop Eugene Sutton on an unforgettable week on The Camino de Santiago, a powerful way to reconnect to simple pleasures and reconnect to the joy of journeying. One of...
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GALLIM Preview
Carnahan-Jackson: McBride/Verdy Carnahan-Jackson: McBride/VerdyJoin celebrated interdisciplinary dance company GALLIM for an intimate glimpse of the culmination of their 3-week residency at Chautauqua. Artistic Director and choreographer Andrea Miller is creating a new work...
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Preview Performance of Yue Yin Dance Company (YYDC)
Carnahan-Jackson: McBride/Verdy Carnahan-Jackson: McBride/VerdyJoin us for an exclusive preview performance by YYDC, offering a sneak peek of ELSEWHERE, an evening-length dance piece that marks the third part of Yue Yin's trilogy and which...
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THE FRIEND
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaWhen solitary writer Iris's (Naomi Watts) closest friend and mentor (Bill Murray) dies suddenly and bequeaths her his beloved Great Dane, she finds herself facing profound practical and existential crises,...
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A NICE INDIAN BOY
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaWhen Naveen (Karan Soni) brings his fiancé Jay (Jonathan Groff) home to meet his traditional Indian family, they must contend with accepting his white-orphan-artist boyfriend while helping them plan the...
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2025 Chautauqua Institution Lake Conference
Chautauqua Golf ClubThe 2025 Chautauqua Lake Conference will highlight the latest research, solutions and community efforts to improve Chautauqua Lake's health. The morning will feature key presentations from Dr. Kevin Rose of...
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A NICE INDIAN BOY
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaWhen Naveen (Karan Soni) brings his fiancé Jay (Jonathan Groff) home to meet his traditional Indian family, they must contend with accepting his white-orphan-artist boyfriend while helping them plan the...
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Counting Crows: The Complete Sweets! Tour
Amphitheater AmphitheaterFor more than two decades, the GRAMMY and Academy Award-nominated rock band Counting Crows have enchanted listeners worldwide with their intensely soulful and intricate take on timeless rock & roll....
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THE FRIEND
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaWhen solitary writer Iris's (Naomi Watts) closest friend and mentor (Bill Murray) dies suddenly and bequeaths her his beloved Great Dane, she finds herself facing profound practical and existential crises,...
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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 Sunday Event -
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 PhilosophyFree Sunday Event -
Sunday School
Children's School Children's SchoolWeekly Sunday School Program for Ages 3-11. Children of all faiths and no faith are welcome.
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Opening Three Taps; The Rev. Jim Wallis
Amphitheater AmphitheaterJim 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...
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CFD Annual Chicken BBQ
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Twelve Step Meeting
Hurlbut Marion LawranceFree Sunday Event -
“Fields of Color” Exhibition – June 22-July 20
Strohl Art Center: Main Galleries"Fields of Color" exhibition runs June 22–July 20. Balancing color with paint, glass, spices, patterns and shapes, this exhibition features abstract works in several different mediums. They have all mastered...
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“Tree Portraits” Exhibition – June 22-July 17
Strohl Art Center 2nd Floor"Tree Portraits" exhibition runs June 22–July 17. Peter Hoffer’s stunning landscape paintings of trees, hills, and sky recall classically romantic paintings using traditional varnishing techniques popularized in the 19th century....
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“Crafting Home” Exhibition – June 22–August 3
Fowler-Kellogg Art Center: 1st Floor"Crafting Home" exhibition runs June 22–August 3. Beyond brick and mortar, what does it take to craft a home? The interior spaces of the home set the stage for acts...
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“Sculpture Garden” Exhibition – June 22–August 21
Melvin Johnson Sculpture Garden Melvin Johnson Sculpture GardenMelvin Johnson Sculpture Garden exhibition runs June 22–August 21. Featuring artists Sean Glover, Paul Higham, and Coral Lambert.
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“Likeness” Exhibition – June 22–August 19
Strohl Art Center 2nd Floor"Likeness" exhibition runs June 22–August 19. This exhibition focuses on the ability of portraiture to exalt, empower, and elevate the subject. Through painting, thread, and found materials, each likeness reveals...
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Sunday Afternoon Entertainment: Jazz Ambassadors of The United States Army Field Band
Amphitheater AmphitheaterThe Jazz Ambassadors is the official touring big band of the United States Army. Formed in 1969, this 19-member ensemble has received great acclaim at home and abroad performing America's...
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“Fields of Color” Exhibition Opening Reception
Strohl Art Center: Main GalleriesExhibition runs June 22–July 20. Balancing color with paint, glass, spices, patterns and shapes, this exhibition features abstract works in several different mediums. They have all mastered their techniques and...
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“Tree Portraits” Exhibition Opening Reception
Strohl Art Center 2nd FloorExhibition runs June 22–July 17. Peter Hoffer’s stunning landscape paintings of trees, hills, and sky recall classically romantic paintings using traditional varnishing techniques popularized in the 19th century. The images...
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“Crafting Home” Exhibition Opening Reception
Fowler-Kellogg Art Center: 1st FloorExhibition runs June 22–Aug 3. Beyond brick and mortar, what does it take to craft a home? The interior spaces of the home set the stage for acts of gathering,...
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“Likeness” Exhibition Opening Reception
Strohl Art Center 2nd FloorExhibition runs June 22–August 19. This exhibition focuses on the ability of portraiture to exalt, empower, and elevate the subject. Through painting, thread, and found materials, each likeness reveals both...
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Deanna Nikaido and Sally Wen Mao
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyChautauqua Writers’ Center Faculty Reading — Week One — Featuring Deanna Nikaido (Poetry) and Sally Wen Mao (Fiction) Deanna Nikaido is the author of two collections of poetry, Voice Like...
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Church of the Wild
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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Orientation for New Chautauquans
Hultquist 101 Hultquist 101Join 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 acquaint you with the...
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Childrens Organ Tours
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Palestine Park Tour
Palestine Park Palestine Park"A Journey Through the Holy Land in the times of Jesus" (weather permitting)
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THE FRIEND
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaWhen solitary writer Iris's (Naomi Watts) closest friend and mentor (Bill Murray) dies suddenly and bequeaths her his beloved Great Dane, she finds herself facing profound practical and existential crises,...
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Sacred Song Service – How Good and Pleasant It Is
Amphitheater AmphitheaterFree Sunday Event -
A NICE INDIAN BOY
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaWhen Naveen (Karan Soni) brings his fiancé Jay (Jonathan Groff) home to meet his traditional Indian family, they must contend with accepting his white-orphan-artist boyfriend while helping them plan the...
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CHQ Mystic Heart: Jissai Prince-Cherry
Presbyterian ChapelVenerable 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...
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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 -
The Rev. Jim Wallis
Amphitheater AmphitheaterJim 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...
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Service of Blessing and Healing
Randell Chapel, UCC HeadquartersFree -
James Carville & Kristen Soltis Anderson
Amphitheater AmphitheaterKristen Soltis Anderson steps in for Mary Matalin to join James Carville and open the 2025 Summer Assembly at Chautauqua Institution, taking the Amphitheater stage for a conversation exploring themes...
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CLSC Book Discussion
Alumni Hall Porch Alumni Hall PorchPresenters Robin Musher and Kari Winter will lead a community discussion on our Week One CLSC selection King: A Life by Jonathan Eig
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Opera Conservatory: Sing-In
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Jen Bailey
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyJen Bailey is an ordained minister, public theologian, and national leader in the multi-faith movement for justice. Co-founder of Faith Matters Network and the People’s supper, Jen spends a lot...
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Islam 101 Khalid Rehman and Sabeeha Rehman
Hurlbut Church sanctuary Hurlbut Church sanctuary"The Quran and What it Says About Other Faiths"
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Chautauqua Chamber Music: Sharon Isbin and Pacifica Quartet
Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall Elizabeth S. Lenna HallGrammy-winning guitarist Sharon Isbin joins forces with the renowned Pacifica Quartet for a spellbinding collaboration. Known for her virtuosic technique and expressive artistry, Isbin brings a fresh perspective to classical...
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CHQ @ 150 – ALL RISE
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaCelebrate the sesquicentennial of our iconic institution, while exploring the ever-evolving definition of democracy through powerful stories and performances that have unfolded here, with a stirring performance of Wynton Marsalis'...
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Play CHQ: Art and Nature Meet
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...
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Men’s Softball League
Sharpe Field Sharpe FieldInterested 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.
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A NICE INDIAN BOY
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaWhen Naveen (Karan Soni) brings his fiancé Jay (Jonathan Groff) home to meet his traditional Indian family, they must contend with accepting his white-orphan-artist boyfriend while helping them plan the...
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CVA Lecture Series: Alicia Dietz
Hultquist 101 Hultquist 101CVA Lecture Series: Alicia Dietz, CVA Galleries Exhibiting Artist Specializing in solid wood and ultra-high-performance concrete, Alicia often combines the two disparate materials, creating a harmony that is reflective of...
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Taize’ and Tea Meditation Worship
Randell Chapel, UCC HeadquartersFree -
The Wood Brothers
Amphitheater AmphitheaterThe Wood Brothers have learned to trust their hearts. For the better part of two decades, they’ve cemented their reputation as freethinking songwriters, road warriors, and community builders, creating a...
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THE FRIEND
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaWhen solitary writer Iris's (Naomi Watts) closest friend and mentor (Bill Murray) dies suddenly and bequeaths her his beloved Great Dane, she finds herself facing profound practical and existential crises,...
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CHQ Mystic Heart: Jissai Prince-Cherry
Presbyterian ChapelVenerable 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...
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Episcopal Holy Eucharist
Chapel of the Good Shepherd Chapel of the Good ShepherdEpiscopal Holy Eucharist
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Chautauqua Prays for Peace though Compassion
Hall of Philosophy GroveFree -
The Rev. Jim Wallis
Amphitheater AmphitheaterJim 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...
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The science behind WNY nature preserves
Hurlbut Church sanctuary Hurlbut Church sanctuaryJosh Balisteri is the Stewardship Director for the Western New York Land Conservancy. Josh is a multidisciplinary ecologist and natural resources manager with over seven years of experience as the...
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Service of Blessing and Healing
Randell Chapel, UCC HeadquartersFree -
Kimberley A. Strassel
Amphitheater AmphitheaterKimberley Strassel is a member of the editorial board for The Wall Street Journal, where she writes editorials, as well as the weekly “Potomac Watch” political column. She joins the...
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Wild Gardening
Smith Wilkes Hall Smith Wilkes HallBTG Brownbag: Matt Dallos
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CHQ Mystic Heart: Venerable Jissai Prince-Cherry
Hall of Missions Hall of MissionsVenerable 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...
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CHQ Dialogues
Presbyterian House Presbyterian HouseFree -
Jenan Mohajir with Rebecca Russo
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyJenan Mohajir is an educator, a storyteller, a mother, and a believer in building relationships across the lines that separate us. Jenan currently serves as Vice President of External Affairs...
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Social Hour at Denominational Houses
Denominational Houses (Selected)Social hour at the Baptist House, Catholic House, Christian Church, Everett Jewish Life Center, Episcopal Cottage, Lutheran House, Unitarian House and United Methodist House
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Islam 101 Khalid Rehman and Sabeeha Rehman
Hurlbut Church sanctuary Hurlbut Church sanctuaryWomen and Family Life
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Heritage Lecture Series: Matthew A. Grant
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyAs 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...
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Play CHQ: Crafting by the Water
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...
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THE BALLAD OF WALLACE ISLAND
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaCharles (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....
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Labyrinth History and Meditation
Turner (Outside of Building)Bring gate pass. Adjacent to Turner Community Center
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Alexander Gavrylyuk, piano
Amphitheater AmphitheaterThe 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...
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ANORA
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaSean 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...
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CHQ Mystic Heart: Jissai Prince-Cherry
Presbyterian ChapelVenerable 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...
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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 -
The Rev. Jim Wallis
Amphitheater AmphitheaterJim 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...
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Opera Conservatory: Masterclass with Carol Vaness
McKnight Hall McKnight Hall -
Service of Blessing and Healing
Randell Chapel, UCC HeadquartersFree -
Sian Leah Beilock
Amphitheater AmphitheaterSian 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...
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Twelve Step Meeting
Hurlbut Marion LawranceFree -
Women in Ministry
Hall of Missions Hall of Missionsfree -
CLSC Young Readers Book Discussion
Alumni Hall Porch Alumni Hall PorchPresenters 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...
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How to Sail in a Perfect Storm: Leveraging Social Science for Progress on Sustainability
Smith Wilkes Hall Smith Wilkes HallAbel 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,...