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  • Kimberly Strassel's headshot

    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
  • Bird, Tree and Garden Club brown bag lecture in Smith Wilkes Hall

    Wild Gardening

    Smith Wilkes Hall Smith Wilkes Hall

    BTG Brownbag: Matt Dallos

  • People gathered for a meditation class

    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
  • CHQ Dialogues logo

    CHQ Dialogues

    Presbyterian House Presbyterian House
    Free
  • Jenan Mohajir and Rebecca Russo's headshots

    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
  • Matthew Grant's headshot

    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

    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 Wallis Island movie poster

    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
  • Alexander Gavrylyuk headshot

    Alexander Gavrylyuk, piano

    Amphitheater Amphitheater

    The 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 Hall with the BBC Scottish Symphony, and the Hollywood Bowl. Following what was hailed as an “electrifying performance” broadcast at the 2017 Proms in Royal...

    $49 – $59
  • Anora movie poster

    ANORA

    Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua Cinema

    Sean 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 worker from Brooklyn whose life takes an unexpected turn when she meets and impulsively marries Vanya, the impetuous son of a Russian billionaire. "It’s a...

    $10 – $14
  • The Hall of Philosophy

    CHQ Mystic Heart: Jissai Prince-Cherry

    Presbyterian Chapel

    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...

  • A view of Miller Bell Tower and Chautauqua Lake from the Athenaeum Hotel porch

    Episcopal Holy Eucharist

    Chapel of the Good Shepherd Chapel of the Good Shepherd

    Episcopal Holy Eucharist

    Free
  • Hall of Missions porch

    Daily Word Meditation

    Hall of Missions Hall of Missions

    (Programmed by Unity of Chautauqua)

    Free
  • 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 to move easily and gracefully while using breathing and stretching techniques to help quiet his mind and prepare him to face each day with purpose...

    free