Events
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Song, Prayer, Communion & Meditation.
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United Church of Christ Worship Service
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Episcopal Holy Eucharist
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Quaker Worship Service
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Unity Service
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Catholic Mass
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Unitarian Universalist Service
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Opening Three Taps
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The Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde
The Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde serves as Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington. In this role, she serves as spiritual leader for the congregations and Episcopal schools in...
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Twelve Step Meeting
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“Here and Now: Contemporary Feminists” Exhibition: June 28–July 22
"Here and Now: Contemporary Feminists" exhibition runs June 28 - July 22. This exhibition is linked to Chautauqua’s week one’s lecture theme Icons and Instigators: Women who Changed the World....
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“Lexie Loader” Exhibition: June 28–July 23
"Lexie Loader: Warm Light, Cool Shadows" exhibition runs June 28-July 23. With a soft gaze, Lexie Loader paints interior and exterior spaces, exploring the relationships we have with memories, places,...
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“Forest for the Trees” Exhibition: June 28–August 9
"Forest for the Trees" exhibition runs June 28 - August 9. "Forest for the Trees" is a sylvan-themed exhibition with a focus on the positive impact of forest ecosystems and...
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“Twisted” Exhibition: June 28–August 24
"Twisted" exhibition runs June 28-August 24. All works in this craft-based exhibition are literally and figuratively twisted into shapes by carving, turning, squeezing and trimming their materials. The result is...
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“Sculpture Garden 2026” Exhibition: June 28–August 26
"Sculpture Garden 2026" exhibition runs June 28-August 26. Featuring outdoor sculptures by Page Henry and Ed Parrish. Curated by Judy Barie.
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“Here and Now: Contemporary Feminists” Exhibition Opening Reception
The Chautauqua Visual Arts Galleries are pleased to present Here and Now: Contemporary Feminists, on view June 28 through July 22, 2026, in the Main Galleries of Strohl Art Center....
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“Lexie Loader: Warm Light, Cool Shadows” Exhibition Opening Reception
"Lexie Loader: Warm Light, Cool Shadows" opening reception. Exhibition runs June 28 - July 23. With a soft gaze, Lexie Loader paints interior and exterior spaces, exploring the relationships we...
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“Forest for the Trees” Exhibition Opening Reception
"Forest for the Trees" opening reception. Exhibition runs June 28 - August 9. Forest for the Trees is a sylvan-themed exhibition with a focus on the positive impact of forest...
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“Twisted” Exhibition Opening Reception
"Twisted" opening reception. Exhibition runs June 28-August 24. All works in this craft-based exhibition are literally and figuratively twisted into shapes by carving, turning, squeezing and trimming their materials. The...
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“Sculpture Garden 2026” Opening Reception
"Sculpture Garden 2026" opening reception. Exhibition runs June 28-August 26. Featuring outdoor sculptures by Page Henry and Ed Parrish. Curated by Judy Barie.
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The United States Army Field Band and Soldiers’ Chorus
The Concert Band & Soldiers’ Chorus are the oldest and largest performing components of The U.S. Army Field Band. Founded in 1946 and 1957, respectively, these premier ensembles have performed...
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Stephanie Ginese and Annmarie Kelly-Harbaugh
Chautauqua Writers’ Center Faculty Reading — Featuring Stephanie Ginese (Poetry) and Annmarie Kelly-Harbaugh (Prose) Stephanie Ginese is an author, instructor, and stand-up comedian from South Lorain, Ohio. Her literary work...
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CHQ Mystic Heart -Church of the Wild -Family Friendly
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...
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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...
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Children’s Worship
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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...
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Blessing of the Animals (weather permitting)
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TRAIN DREAMS
Clint Bentley's superb adaptation of Denis Johnson's beloved novella is the moving portrait of Robert Grainier, (Joel Edgerton) a logger and railroad worker who leads a life of unexpected depth...
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Palestine Park Tour
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Sacred Song Service
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BLUE MOON
This is the story of legendary lyricist Lorenz Hart (Ethan Hawke) bravely facing the future as his professional and private life both unravel at the opening night party for his...
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CHQ Mystic Heart – Sensei Ven. Jissai Prince-Cherry, Zen Buddhism
Venerable 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
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Catholic Mass
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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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The Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde
The Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde serves as Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington. In this role, she serves as spiritual leader for the congregations and Episcopal schools in...
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Norah O’Donnell and Deborah Roberts
Two of America’s most respected television journalists help launch Chautauqua’s 2026 Summer Assembly and a week on “Icons and Instigators: Women Who Change the World” with a conversation based on...
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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...
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Diana Butler Bass
Diana Butler Bass, Ph.D., is an award-winning author, popular speaker, inspiring preacher, and commentator on religion and contemporary spirituality. Her latest book, A Beautiful Year, won the 2026 Wilbur Prize,...
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BLUE MOON
This is the story of legendary lyricist Lorenz Hart (Ethan Hawke) bravely facing the future as his professional and private life both unravel at the opening night party for his...
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Chautauqua Chamber Music: ChamberFest Cleveland
Launched in 2012 by Cleveland Orchestra principal clarinet emeritus Franklin Cohen and daughter Diana Cohen, concertmaster of the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, ChamberFest Cleveland burst onto the scene with a Big...
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TRAIN DREAMS
Clint Bentley's superb adaptation of Denis Johnson's beloved novella is the moving portrait of Robert Grainier, (Joel Edgerton) a logger and railroad worker who leads a life of unexpected depth...
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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...
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CHQ Mystic Heart – Sensei Ven. Jissai Prince-Cherry, Zen Buddhism
Venerable 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
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Catholic Mass
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The Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde
The Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde serves as Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington. In this role, she serves as spiritual leader for the congregations and Episcopal schools in...
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Terry Gordon on Synthetic Polymers: Are we becoming plastic people?
Chautauqua Science Group weekly lecture. Terry Gordon, PhD, is Research Professor, Department of Medicine, at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine, where his research program employs both human and animal...
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