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“Off the Walls” Exhibition – June 23–August 20

Strohl Art Center 2nd Floor

"Off the Walls" exhibition runs June 23–August 20. Opening reception June 23, 3-5pm. "Off the Walls" is an exhibition featuring a dozen contemporary artists who create small sculptures, and are...

“In the Garden” Exhibition – July 24-Aug 21

Strohl Art Center: Main Galleries

"In the Garden" exhibition runs July 24-Aug 21. Opening Reception July 24, 3-5pm. Inspired by what we learn from the garden, this exhibition reflects the complicated histories and often tenuous...

Sunrise Paddle – Kayak/SUP

Sports Club Sports Club

Enjoy the beauty of the lake during our sunrise paddle. This is not a guided tour but an opportunity to rent a kayak, SUP or canoe for an enjoyable hour...

What’s your story? Coffee with the StoryCorps Ambassador

Authors' Alcove

Join Chautauqua's StoryCorps Ambassador Nancy Stanley for a cup of your favorite morning beverage to discuss the process of capturing your StoryCorps conversation for Chautauqua's 150th Anniversary StoryCorps Archive.

CLSC Recognition Day Ceremony

Hall of Philosophy Hall of Philosophy

Join us to celebrate the Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle (CLSC) Class of 2024 and our 2024 Guild of Seven Seals graduates!

Bishop Michael Curry

Amphitheater Amphitheater

The Most Rev. Michael Bruce Curry is presiding bishop and primate of The Episcopal Church. At the church’s 78th General Convention in June 2015, he was elected to a nine-year...

free

Sandra M. Clark

Amphitheater Amphitheater

Sandra M. Clark is a leading voice in journalism and beyond, challenging norms and practices that create barriers to building trust and meaningful, sustainable connections with communities. Clark took the...

Play CHQ: Paper collaging

Bestor Plaza Bestor Plaza

Play CHQ invites families to explore together through games, crafts, STEM activities and more throughout the 2024 season. You can join the fun at pop-up locations across the grounds! In...

Free with a valid gate pass or single ticket

CLSC Young Reader Book Discussion

Alumni Hall Porch Alumni Hall Porch

Wednesdays at 12:15 p.m. on the Porch of the Literary Arts Center at Alumni Hall will now feature the CLSC Young Readers Book Discussion, geared toward educators, librarians, parents, and...

Miller-Edison Cottage Shipman Garden Tour and Q&A

Miller Cottage

Miller-Edison Cottage Shipman Garden Tour and Q&A: Hosted by the Bird, Tree and Garden Club of Chautauqua, with support from Betsy Burgeson, Supervisor of Gardens at Chautauqua, these weekly tours...

FREE with Gate Pass

Guided Kayak Historic Tour

Sports Club Sports Club

Enjoy paddling while learning about historic sites along the shores of Chautauqua Institution during this hour-long guided kayak tour. The tour begins and ends at the Sports Club. The cost...

Rabbi Josh Feigelson

Hall of Philosophy Hall of Philosophy

Rabbi Josh Feigelson, PhD has served as President & CEO of the Institute for Jewish Spirituality since February 2020. He received ordination from Yeshivat Chovevei Torah Rabbinical School in 2005...

$19.00

Beyond Zero Film

Smith Wilkes Hall Smith Wilkes Hall

Beyond Zero: the CEO of a global public company embarks on a high-stakes quest to eliminate all negative environmental impacts by 2020. To succeed, they must overcome deep skepticism, abandon...

African American Heritage House Lecture: Patrick T. Smith

Hall of Philosophy Hall of Philosophy

Patrick T. Smith is the director of Bioethics Programs for the Trent Center for Bioethics, Humanities & History of Medicine at Duke University School of Medicine. He is an associate...

Play CHQ: Stem by the Water

Timothy's Playground

Play CHQ invites families to explore together through games, crafts, STEM activities and more throughout the 2024 season. You can join the fun at pop-up locations across the grounds! In...

Free with a valid gate pass or single ticket

Play CHQ: Feelin’ the Beat

Timothy's Playground

Play CHQ is partnering with our friends in Arts Education to bring you Drumming with the School Residencies “Feelin’ the Beat” program throughout the summer! Play CHQ invites families to...

Free with a valid gate pass or single ticket

StoryCorps Recording (Reservations Required)

Cohen Multimedia Studio

150th Anniversary StoryCorps Archive: The Cohen Multimedia Studio is available for recording your StoryCorps conversation for inclusion in Chautauqua's 150th Anniversary Archive. Book your recording time online here. Available times...

Houston Ballet II with Students from Chautauqua School of Dance

Amphitheater Amphitheater

Houston Ballet II is the second company of Houston Ballet, America’s fourth-largest ballet company. Comprised of a stellar array of ballet students from around the world, Houston Ballet II members...

$49 – $59