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  • Unity Service

    Hall of Missions Hall of Missions
    Free Sunday Event
  • Fr. Greg Boyle, S.J.

    Fr. Gregory Boyle, S.J.

    Amphitheater Amphitheater

    Fr. 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 the world. From 1986 to 1992 Boyle served as pastor of Dolores Mission Church, then the poorest Catholic parish in Los Angeles, and the one...

    Free Sunday Event

  • Week Nine: Reimagined Food Festival

    Savor a week of elevated culinary experiences with our reimagined Food Festival. With only 80 packages per week, enjoy intimate moments across the grounds, from two Masters Series classes and...

    Varies
  • Dance Theatre of Harlem

    Community Gathering with Dance Theatre of Harlem (rain location Amphitheater)

    Amphitheater Amphitheater

    Community 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 Bestor Plaza. This free and fun workshop brings world-class artistry directly to our Chautauqua community. Deeply committed to building connection through the arts, company artists...

  • January Gill O'Neil and Jimin Han

    January Gill O’Neil and Jimin Han

    Hall of Philosophy Hall of Philosophy

    Chautauqua 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 (2024), Rewilding( 2018), Misery Islands (2014), and Underlife (2009), all published by CavanKerry Press. Glitter Road received the 2024 Poetry by the Sea Best Book...

  • Kriss Miller's headshot

    CHQ Mystic Heart -Church of the Wild -Family Friendly

    Outdoor Classroom

    Kriss 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 Transformation. Kriss is currently a student of Victoria Loorz in the Seminary of the Wild Earth at the Center for Wild Spirituality. She has completed...

    Free Sunday Event

  • New Visitors Orientation

    Hultquist 101 Hultquist 101

    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 rich history, diverse programs, and unique experiences that Chautauqua offers. Meet fellow newcomers, engage with staff, and learn about the array of cultural, educational, and...

  • ETERNITY

    Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua Cinema

    In an afterlife where souls have one week to decide where to spend eternity, Joan (Elizabeth Olsen) is faced with the impossible choice between the man she spent her life with (Miles Teller) and her first love (Callum Turner), who died young and has waited decades for her to arrive. "A rom-com that's smart, sensational,...

    $11 – $15
  • People drinking and eating together at a picnic table

    Feast With Friends: Farm to Table Dinner with 3 C’s Catering

    Bestor Plaza Bestor Plaza

    Where 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 with a warm, welcoming shared meal. Designed to bring people together, this communal dining experience celebrates the joy of connection, conversation, and exceptional food. Guests...

    $25
  • View of 3 Taps and the Bell Tower

    Newcomers Reception

    3 Taps

    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 members of the community, and learn more about all that Chautauqua has to offer. Guests will enjoy light refreshments while taking in the beautiful lake...

  • GOOD BOY

    Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua Cinema

    Our canine hero, Indy, moves to a rural family home with his owner, only to discover supernatural forces lurking in the shadows. As dark entities threaten his human companion, the brave pup must fight to protect the one he loves most."This is horror at its best, because it makes you look at life differently." -Mick...

    $11 – $15

  • Feast On Film: RATATOUILLE

    Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua Cinema

    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 the CHQ Cinema. Guests are invited to join us for a free movie, grab a snack, and settle in for a film screening connected to food—whether...

    Free Admission
  • David Gluck

    CHQ Mystic Heart – David Gluck, Hindu Meditation.

    Presbyterian House Presbyterian House

    David Gluck began his study of meditation and yoga in 2001, with Jivamukti Yoga. He received accreditation as a certified yoga teacher in 2003, directly from Jivamukti founders, Sharon Gannon...

    free
  • Boats docked near the Miller Bell Tower

    Daily Word Meditation

    Hall of Missions Hall of Missions

    (Programmed by Unity of Chautauqua)

    free
  • Hurlbut Memorial Community United Methodist Church

    Catholic Mass

    Hurlbut Church sanctuary Hurlbut Church sanctuary
  • People gathered for a meditation class

    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...

    free
  • Fr. Greg Boyle, S.J.

    Fr. Gregory Boyle, S.J.

    Amphitheater Amphitheater

    Fr. 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...

    Free
  • Priya Parker's headshot

    Priya Parker

    Amphitheater Amphitheater

    Priya 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 create collective meaning in modern life, one gathering at a time. She is a facilitator, strategic adviser, acclaimed author of The Art of Gathering: How...

    $40
  • People in line at food trucks

    Taste Caravan

    Bestor Plaza Bestor Plaza

    A 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 15–20 different regional establishments each week through thoughtfully prepared small bites. Food trucks will be available: Monday–Friday, 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. (Lunch) Tuesday & Friday, 4:30–8:00...

  • Guided Kayak Eco Tour

    Sports Club, Waterfront

    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 is for rental of single or tandem kayak plus $12 per person for the tour guide. Limited spots so please reserve one day before the...