JD Stillwater: One Song: The Science of Oneness
Hurlbut Church sanctuary Hurlbut Church sanctuaryChautauqua Science Group Weekly Lecture
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James C. Capretta and Matthew Fiedler
Amphitheater AmphitheaterThe Chautauqua Lecture Series continues its theme dedicated to “The 2026 Election: What’s at Stake?” with scholars James Capretta and Matthew Fiedler in conversation, sharing their expertise on the state of health care and health policy in the United States. The program is the second in a five-part weeklong series presented at Chautauqua in partnership...
$40
Bob Jeffrey, House & Garden Tour
Smith Wilkes Hall Smith Wilkes HallBird, Tree & Garden Club lunchtime lecture series
School of Music Piano Faculty Recital: Ilya Itin
Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall Elizabeth S. Lenna HallAudiences throughout the world revere Ilya Itin’s unique artistry. Playing to sold out houses in Japan and in the US, he is known for his extraordinary range, power, quality of sound, and command of the piano. His Princeton recital was singled out by the Philadelphia Inquirer as a “top ten musical moment of the year”...
Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra: An Evening of Brahms
Amphitheater AmphitheaterRossen Milanov, conductor Sharon Roffman, violin Jolyon Pegis, cello An Evening of Brahms brings together two of the composer’s most expressive works, pairing the lyrical intimacy of the Double Concerto with the concentrated power of Symphony No. 3. Written late in Brahms’s career, the Double Concerto unfolds as a rich conversation between violin and cello,...
$55 – $65
Michael Chan
Amphitheater AmphitheaterDr. Michael Chan joined the Concordia College community in June 2022 as the executive director for faith and learning. Prior to that, he was associate professor of Old Testament at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota. He joined Luther Seminary after completing his Ph.D. at Emory University and a year of research and teaching at...
Free
Ben Harris and James Pethokoukis
Amphitheater AmphitheaterThe Chautauqua Lecture Series continues a weeklong exploration of “The 2026 Election: What’s at Stake?” with scholars Ben Harris and James Pethokoukis, sharing their expertise on the state of the economy and economic policy in the United States. The program is the third in a five-part weeklong series presented at Chautauqua in partnership with the...
$40
Imagining a Future Beyond Climate Change: Lessons from the Haitian Revolution, with Sony Ton-Aime
Smith Wilkes Hall Smith Wilkes HallSony Ton-Aime
Terrence Johnson
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyTerrence L. Johnson is Charles G. Adams Professor of African American Religious Studies, professor of African and African American studies, and director of religion and public life at Harvard Divinity School. He is also a faculty associate of the Edmond & Lily Safra Center for Ethics at Harvard and a member of the Corporation at...
$20.00
UU Cultural Ethics Series: Dr. Elías Ortega, President and Professor of Religion, Ethics, and Leadership, Meadville Lombard Theological School
Hall of Philosophy Hall of Philosophy
CVA Lecture Series: Stephanie Pierce, School of Art Faculty
Hultquist 101 Hultquist 101The Chautauqua School of Art proudly welcomes Stephanie Pierce as a member of our 2026 visiting faculty. Stephanie Pierce will participate in the School’s Summer Lecture Series, sharing insights and practices with our artistic community. Stephanie Pierce’s paintings explore relationships between light, time, and perception as it is reconsidered over time. Her work has been...
Unity’s Positive Path for Spiritual Living
Turner Conference Room Turner Conference RoomProgrammed by Unity of Chautauqua
Free
Michael Chan
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyDr. Michael Chan joined the Concordia College community in June 2022 as the executive director for faith and learning. Prior to that, he was associate professor of Old Testament at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota. He joined Luther Seminary after completing his Ph.D. at Emory University and a year of research and teaching at...
Free
E.J. Dionne, Jr. and Christine Emba
Amphitheater AmphitheaterLeading the fourth installment of a five-part weeklong deep dive into “The 2026 Election: What’s at Stake?,” renowned scholars E.J. Dionne, Jr. and Christine Emba join in conversation for a deeper look into the role of culture in American public and political life, particularly addressing the generational differences and divides that show up in these...
$40
CTC Theater Chats
Women's ClubTheater 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.
E.J. Dionne, Jr.
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyDionne is a senior fellow and the W. Averell Harriman Chair in American Governance in the Governance Studies program at Brookings. He is also a Distinguished University Professor in the Foundations of Democracy and Culture at Georgetown University, affiliated with the McCourt School of Public Policy, and a contributing columnist to The New York Times....
$20.00
Chautauqua Opera Company Presents: An Afternoon of Song
Fletcher Music Hall Fletcher Music HallJoin us for an afternoon of song, featuring our 2026 Young Artists.
Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra with Mak Grgic, guitar
Amphitheater AmphitheaterRossen Milanov, conductor Mak Grgic, guitar The Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra is thrilled to welcome guitarist Mak Grgic in an evening of symphonic storytelling. Stravinsky’s “Song of the Nightengale” opens the program with visceral motion, bringing to life the enchanting world of Hans Christian Anderson’s fairy tale. Grgic then takes the stage in a powerful work...
$55 – $65