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Writers’ Center Community Reading

Alumni Hall Porch Alumni Hall Porch

Each Friday at 12:15 p.m. on the Porch of the Literary Arts Center at Alumni Hall, the Chautauqua Community Poem, curated by Kwame Alexander from entries by our fellow Chautauquans, will be shared and spotlight reader from each of the Chautauqua Writers' Center workshops will share their work, introduced by each week's Writers' Center Faculty....

CHQ Dialogues

Everett Jewish Life Center Everett Jewish Life Center
free

Erin Huber Rosen

Hall of Philosophy Hall of Philosophy

Erin Huber Rosen is a rural water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) expert, social entrepreneur, author, documentarian, clean water advocate, executive director and founder of the non-profit, Drink Local Drink Tap. Since 1998, she has worked in civic engagement, primarily with underserved communities, and has developed extensive environmental stewardship, leadership, and advocacy experience. In 2011, she...

$19.00

Valeria Luiselli

Hall of Philosophy Hall of Philosophy

Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle Presentation – Lost Children Archive: A Novel (Rescheduled) In Valeria Luiselli’s fiercely imaginative follow-up to the American Book Award-winning Tell Me How It Ends, an artist couple set out with their two children on a road trip from New York to Arizona in the heat of summer. As the family...

School of Music Percussion Ensemble Concert

Fletcher Music Hall Fletcher Music Hall

Enjoy this performance featuring percussion students from the School of Music Instrumental Program. Donations accepted by the Chautauqua Women’s Club to benefit the School of Music Scholarship Fund.

Melissa Etheridge and Indigo Girls

Amphitheater Amphitheater

Chautauqua’s 2024 summer concert lineup welcomes Melissa Etheridge and Indigo Girls to rock the Amphitheater stage! Two-time Grammy-Award winner, Melissa Etheridge stormed onto the American rock scene in 1988. Her popularity grew, culminating with her six times platinum album Yes I Am and its massive hits “I’m the Only One” and “Come to My Window.”...

$77 – $127

NPW Staged Reading: falcon girls

Bratton Theater Bratton Theater

By Hilary Bettis Directed by Lily Wolff Dramaturgy by Liz Frankel This is a true story. It’s the 90s in rural Falcon, Colorado. Six teenage girls on the FFA horse judging team are determined to make it to nationals come hell or high water. But to do that, they must grapple with jealousy, rivalries, sex,...

$25

CLSC Bryant Day Ceremony

Miller Park Miller Park

Ring in the new reading year with Chautauqua Literary Arts and unveil the first CLSC Selections for 2025.

NPW Staged Reading: falcon girls

Bratton Theater Bratton Theater

By Hilary Bettis Directed by Lily Wolff Dramaturgy by Liz Frankel This is a true story. It’s the 90s in rural Falcon, Colorado. Six teenage girls on the FFA horse judging team are determined to make it to nationals come hell or high water. But to do that, they must grapple with jealousy, rivalries, sex,...

$25

Contemporary Issues Forum: Robin Radin

Hall of Philosophy Hall of Philosophy

Robin Radin has enjoyed a diverse career as a historian of Japan and China; an international lawyer, mainly in financial transactions and regulation; and a business entrepreneur. He is the editor, with Wang Youfen, of Mao’s Hijacked Generation, and in his presentation on “Mao's Hijacked Generation: What Can We Learn?,” Radin will discuss his partnership...

Catholic Mass

Hall of Philosophy Hall of Philosophy

Catholic Mass

Free

Chautauqua Theater Company presents The Light and The Dark

Bratton Theater Bratton Theater

By Kate Hamill Directed by Jade King Carroll Artemisia Gentileschi, a trailblazing artist, was the most successful female painter of the 17th century. Her artistic legacy endures as one of the few Baroque-era female artists, with dozens of paintings exhibited globally alongside Rafael and Caravaggio. Artemisia, characterized by her irreverence and audacity, aspired to attain...

$45 – $55

Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra: The Rite of Spring

Amphitheater Amphitheater

Rossen Milanov, conductor Cassandra Trenary, dancer Choreographer Molissa Fenley’s celebrated solo work, State of Darkness, originally commissioned by the American Dance Festival in 1988, pairs Stravinsky’s complete The Rite of Spring with an intense 35-minute solo performance of relentless fervency, technical precision, and fearless abandon, brought to the Chautauqua stage by American Ballet Theater Principal...

$49 – $59

Episcopal Holy Eucharist

Chapel of the Good Shepherd Chapel of the Good Shepherd

Episcopal Holy Eucharist

Free

Unity Service

Hall of Missions Hall of Missions

Unity Service

Free

Sunday School

Children's School Children's School

Weekly Sunday School Program for Ages 3-11. Children of all faiths and no faith are welcome.

Free Sunday Event

The Rev. Dr. Otis Moss, III

Amphitheater Amphitheater

A third-generation warrior for civil and human rights, The Rev. Dr. Otis Moss, III, has built his ministry on community advancement and racial and social justice activism. As Senior Pastor of Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, Ill., since 2008, Dr. Moss routinely preaches and practices a Black theology that unapologetically calls attention to...

Free Sunday Event

Play CHQ: Jumbo Games

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!

Free with a valid gate pass or single ticket

Catholic Mass

Hall of Philosophy Hall of Philosophy

Catholic Mass

Free

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 will be highlighted on each day’s schedule with a white box. Each recording session is designed for two people to be in conversation. Think of...

Middle East Update: Examining Israel’s Response to Oct. 7

Hall of Philosophy Hall of Philosophy

Chautauqua Institution is proud to partner for the 31st year with Geoffrey Kemp of the Center for the National Interest to present the annual Middle East Update, a program that brings together foreign policy experts on the grounds of Chautauqua to discuss issues facing the region. The 2024 MEU program will focus on Israel’s response...

Chautauqua Theater Company presents The Light and The Dark

Bratton Theater Bratton Theater

By Kate Hamill Directed by Jade King Carroll Artemisia Gentileschi, a trailblazing artist, was the most successful female painter of the 17th century. Her artistic legacy endures as one of the few Baroque-era female artists, with dozens of paintings exhibited globally alongside Rafael and Caravaggio. Artemisia, characterized by her irreverence and audacity, aspired to attain...

$55

Charity Nuse & Friends

Amphitheater Amphitheater

Charity Nuse, a versatile artist from Warren, PA, showcases her dynamic talents in vocals and mandolin with her band, Charity Nuse & Friends. Her folk rock/country blues fusion offers a vibrant yet meaningful experience, reflecting on life's journey with sincerity and insight. With a rich history of performances alongside renowned musicians and a dedication to...

Free Sunday event

FCWC Open Mic

Alumni Hall Prose Room Alumni Hall Prose Room

Palestine Park Tour

Palestine Park Palestine Park

"A Journey Through the Holy Land in the times of Jesus" (weather premitting)

Free Sunday Event

Chautauqua Theater Company presents The Light and The Dark

Bratton Theater Bratton Theater

The Light and The Dark The Life and Times of Artemisia Gentileschi By Kate Hamill Directed by Jade King Carroll Previews: Aug. 10–14 Performance Dates: Aug. 15–23 Artemisia Gentileschi, a trailblazing artist, was the most successful female painter of the 17th century. Her artistic legacy endures as one of the few Baroque-era female artists, with...

$55