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Catholic Mass

Chapel of the Good Shepherd Chapel of the Good Shepherd

Catholic Mass

Free

The Rev. Jim Wallis

Amphitheater Amphitheater

Jim 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 Times bestselling author, public theologian, preacher and commentator on ethics and public life. He is the inaugural holder of the Chair in Faith and Justice...

Free

The science behind WNY nature preserves

Hurlbut Church sanctuary Hurlbut Church sanctuary

Josh 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 Stewardship Director. In this role, he oversees the management and protection of conservation lands, specializing in nature preserve stewardship, conservation easement enforcement, public access planning,...

Kimberley A. Strassel

Amphitheater Amphitheater

Kimberley 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 Chautauqua Lecture Series to discuss “Themes of Transformation” with regard to the evolution and future of conservatism as one of the most potent forces shaping...

$30

Wild Gardening

Smith Wilkes Hall Smith Wilkes Hall

BTG Brownbag: Matt Dallos

CHQ Mystic Heart: Venerable Jissai Prince-Cherry

Hall of Missions Hall of Missions

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 residential training including at a Zen monastery in Japan. She works closely with her teacher, Roshi Bodhin Kjolhede, successor to Roshi Philip Kapleau, the founder...

free

Jenan Mohajir with Rebecca Russo

Hall of Philosophy Hall of Philosophy

Jenan 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 at Interfaith America, where she has developed & implemented long term strategic plans, created innovative programs, and forged collaborative partnerships with philanthropic leaders and foundations....

$19.00

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

Free

Heritage Lecture Series: Matthew A. Grant

Hall of Philosophy Hall of Philosophy

As 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 Grant, a Professor of Teacher Education in the Dewar College of Education and Human Services at Valdosta State University, teaches within the undergraduate and graduate...

Play CHQ: Crafting by the Water

Miller Park Miller Park

Play 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.

THE BALLAD OF WALLACE ISLAND

Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua Cinema

Charles (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. His fantasy becomes reality when they accept his invitation to play a private show. "Full of sincerity and earnestness" -Candice McMillan, Seattle Refined "It’s something...

$10 – $14