Events
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Catholic House Catholic Housefree -
FAMILIAR TOUCH
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaWriter-director Sarah Friedland's coming-of-old-age feature compassionately follows the winding path of octogenarian Ruth's (Kathleen Chalfant) shifting memories and desires while remaining rooted in her sage perspective. "Ruth is merely, momentously human: an older woman in need, but no less expressive of life’s fullness because of it. It’s a portrayal to remember, for as long as...
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Chautauqua Theater Company presents the world premiere of The Witnesses (formerly titled Tell Me You’re Dying)
Bratton Theater Bratton TheaterBy C.A. Johnson Directed by Jade King Carroll The Witnesses compels us to question not only if we can change but if we have time to do so while the world appears to be ending. Infused with C.A. Johnson’s brutal honesty, exacting humor, and heartfelt exploration of human relationships, the story pulses with urgency, vulnerability...
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Play CHQ: STEM 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 the Chautauqua grounds. In case of inclement weather, all Play CHQ events will be relocated to Sheldon Hall of Education, Room 202.
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CHQ Mystic Heart: Therapeutic Gong Meditation with Kim Hehr
Hurlbut Church sanctuary Hurlbut Church 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 been teaching Kundalini Yoga and Meditation for 25 years. A retired hospice nurse, she is presently the coordinator of the CHQ Mystic Heart Meditation Program. Kim...
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Microfibers in a whole new light: See what you’re breathing and how to protect yourself. Workshop by Rachael Miller
Hall of Christ: SanctuaryYou are invited to investigate your own clothing at this workshop! Please bring a garment you think is high-shed and one you think is low shed (dark colors work best) as well as any you’d like to see up close (through a microscope). This is not a requirement to attend, but a fun way to...
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FAMILIAR TOUCH
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaWriter-director Sarah Friedland's coming-of-old-age feature compassionately follows the winding path of octogenarian Ruth's (Kathleen Chalfant) shifting memories and desires while remaining rooted in her sage perspective. "Ruth is merely, momentously human: an older woman in need, but no less expressive of life’s fullness because of it. It’s a portrayal to remember, for as long as...
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CHQ Dialogues
Lutheran House Lutheran Housefree -
Nicole Zuraitis
Amphitheater AmphitheaterNicole Zuraitis is a 2X GRAMMY® winning and 4X GRAMMY-nominated jazz singer-songwriter, pianist and arranger, New York-based bandleader, and winner of the prestigious 2021 American Traditions Vocal Competition Gold Medal. With a “heart as big as her remarkable voice,” (Jazz Police), Nicole is a trailblazing artist who is redefining vocal jazz, earning her a place...
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SORRY, BABY
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaSomething bad happened to Agnes. But life goes on... for everyone around her, at least. "Writer-director-star Eva Victor has made a movie that’s at once approachable, incredibly perceptive, and subtly stirring." -Carlos Aguilar, IGN Movies "This is the kind of film that sneaks up on you, funny when least expected and affecting without being cloying....
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CHQ Mystic Heart: Sharon Wesoky
Presbyterian ChapelMahanaya Buddhism-Mindfulness Meditation
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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 -
Brian McLaren
Amphitheater AmphitheaterBrian D. McLaren is an author, speaker, activist, and public theologian. A former college English teacher and pastor, he is a passionate advocate for "a new kind of Christianity" - just, generous, and working with people of all faiths for the common good. Brian is Dean of Faculty for the Center for Action and Contemplation....
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Service of Blessing and Healing
Randell Chapel, UCC HeadquartersFree -
Sabrina Lynn Motley & Jeffrey Rosen
Amphitheater AmphitheaterSabrina Lynn Motley Director, Smithsonian Folklife Festival Jeffrey Rosen President and CEO, National Constitution Center 10:45 a.m. Thursday, August 21, 2025 Frequent Chautauqua collaborators Sabrina Lynn Motley and Jeffrey Rosen return to Chautauqua for the penultimate Chautauqua Lecture Series program of 2025. They will contribute to our discussion of “Past Informs Present: How to Harness...
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