Iconic comedian Paula Poundstone is known for her smart, observational humor and a spontaneous wit that has become the stuff of legend. She regularly plays theaters across the country, hosts a weekly comedy podcast, “Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone,” and is a regular panelist on NPR’s “Wait, Wait… Don’t Tell Me.” She also voiced the...
Theater Chats (formerly known as Brown Bags) On selected Thursdays at 12:15 p.m., bring lunch to Smith Wilkes Hall and join special guests, including actors, designers, playwrights and more, for a look at our upcoming productions and discussions on the craft of theater-making. Free and open to the public.
John Pulleyn has been practicing Zen for more than 40 years, working with the late Roshi Philip Kapleau, the founder of the Rochester Zen Center and author of Three Pillars of Zen, and Roshi Kapleau's successor, Roshi Bodhin Kjolhede. After graduating from Oberlin College with a BA in history, John joined the Zen Center's staff...
Don't have a partner? One will be provided. Game managed by Shelley Dahlie. $10/person.
Martin Nguyen is Professor of Islamic Studies at Fairfield University. His work revolves around Muslim theology, ethics, spirituality, Qur’anic studies, and the intersection of race and religion. He is currently writing on Islamic responses to global mass displacement and modern structural racism. Among his books is Modern Muslim Theology: Engaging God and the World with...
An engaged interfaith couple are about to have their parents meet for the first time over a Shabbat dinner when an accidental death gets in the way, in director Daniel Robbins situational comedy. "A strong ensemble cast nails the tasty dialogue and increasingly frantic action without falling into shtick." -Alissa Simon, Variety "Neither too “oy...
Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle Presentation — That's How They Get You: An Unruly Anthology of Black American Humor edited by Damon Young That’s How They Get You, forthcoming from Pantheon on June 3, 2025, is a pioneering collection of Black humor from some of the most acclaimed writers and performers at work today. Within,...
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The Dialogue is devoted to the AAHH Lecture on Wednesday at 3:30pm
During our week on “Comedy Now!” join us at Bratton Theater for a special reading of The Deal by playwright and comedian Lewis Black. This one-act play will feature a cast of longtime collaborators of Black’s and will be followed by a panel discussion with the artists. This savagely dark comedy satirizes the gleeful madness...
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.
Meet the Filmmakers! Free Admission with Gate Pass! In the rugged heart of the American Southwest, where mountain lions move like ghosts through the wilderness, a team of devoted trackers works to understand and protect them. (NR, 23m Discussion to follow with filmmakers Dr. Cameron Mellin, Eric Braker and Stephen Catalano.)
Interested in playing slow pitch softball? Contact co-commissioner Carrie Zachry at carriezachry@gmail.com