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Movement and Meditation with Monte Thompson
Hall of Philosophy GroveMonte 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
Chautauqua Prays for Peace though Compassion
Hall of Philosophy Grove
Free
Rabbi Jonathan Roos
Amphitheater AmphitheaterRabbi Jonathan Roos is the Senior Rabbi at Temple Sinai in Washington, DC. Jonathan believes that being part of the congregation should change a person’s life. He strives to make a difference through teaching and learning with students of all ages, audacious social justice work, pastoral care, and meaningful worship. Jonathan was ordained at Hebrew Union...
free
Service of Blessing and Healing
Randell Chapel, UCC Headquarters
Free
Aniruddh “Ani” Patel
Amphitheater AmphitheaterAniruddh “Ani” Patel is a Professor of Psychology at Tufts University, where he studies the cognitive, neural, and evolutionary foundations of musicality. He is the author of Music, Language and the Brain, and contributed a chapter on evolution and animal responses to music to Renée Fleming's Music and the Mind: Harnessing The Arts for Health...
Twelve Step Meeting
Hurlbut Marion Lawrance
Free
Writers’ Center Community Reading
Alumni Hall Porch Alumni Hall PorchEach 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....
Introduction to Jumu’ah Muslim Prayer
Hall of Christ: SanctuaryJumu'ah introduction for visitors is at 12:30 PM. Jumu'ah Service is at 1:05 PM
Free
CHQ Dialogues
Everett Jewish Life Center Everett Jewish Life Center
free
CHQ Dialogues
Lutheran House Lutheran House
free
Post Lecture Discussion with Dr. Tammy L. Kernodle, Miami University of Ohio
Smith Wilkes Hall Smith Wilkes Hall
Free
Friends of the Chautauqua Writers’ Center Informal Critique
Alumni Hall Garden Room Alumni Hall Garden Room
David Young Kim
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyDave Young Kim was born and raised in the city of Los Angeles. His artistic journey began at the University of California, Davis, where he earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art. He pursued an MFA in Studio Art at Mills College in Oakland, California. During his time at Mills, Dave had the...
$19.00
CHQ Dialogues
Episcopal Cottage Episcopal Cottage
free
CHQ Dialogues
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
free
Chautauqua Theater Company presents Fabulation
Bratton Theater Bratton Theateror, The Re-Education of Undine By Lynn Nottage Previews: July 27-28 Performance Dates: July 30- Aug. 4 Undine is a powerful and successful business owner basking in the glory of all her accomplishments. She has everything from wealth to love and a fabulous wardrobe to match, but life has a wicked sense of humor. The...
$45 – $55
Hebrew Congregation Evening Kabbalat Shabbat Service
Miller Park Miller Park
Free
School of Music: Viola studio recital
Fletcher Music Hall Fletcher Music HallA Service of Compline
Episcopal Chapel
Il Divo
Amphitheater AmphitheaterTwenty years of life, music, and brotherhood have only enlivened, enhanced, and enriched Il Divo. Like a fine wine bettered by time, the group’s individual notes, accents, and signatures have fully bloomed over the course of a storied career. Now, the iconic quartet—Urs Bühler (tenor) of Switzerland, Sébastien Izambard (tenor) of France, David Miller (tenor)...
$55 – $85
Old First Night Race
Sports Club Sports ClubThe Sports Club is hosting the popular 48th Annual Old First Night Run/Walk Race and Kids Fun Runs. The OFN 2.75 mile chip-timed race follows the perimeter of Chautauqua's beautiful grounds. This year we will also host two kids races - a 1 mile non-chip timed race and little kids short fun run. Kids hats...
Chabad Jewish House Community Shabbat Service, Rabbi Zalman Vilenkin
Chabad Jewish HouseKiddush to follow at 12:15pm
Free
Sabbath Morning Worship, Hebrew Congregation
Hurlbut Church sanctuary Hurlbut Church sanctuary
Free
Contemporary Issues Forum: Amy Herman
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyAmy Herman, a lawyer, art historian, and president of The Art of Perception, uses works of art to sharpen observation, analysis and communication skills. By showing people how to look closely at painting, sculpture and photography, she helps them hone their visual intelligence to recognize the most pertinent and useful information as well as recognize...
Chautauqua Theater Company presents Fabulation
Bratton Theater Bratton TheaterFabulation or, The Re-Education of Undine By Lynn Nottage Previews: July 27-28 Performance Dates: July 30- Aug. 4 Undine is a powerful and successful business owner basking in the glory of all her accomplishments. She has everything from wealth to love and a fabulous wardrobe to match, but life has a wicked sense of humor....
$45 – $55
Chautauqua Chamber Music: M&M and Porch Ensemble
Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall Elizabeth S. Lenna HallA Recital for Piano(s) and Very Many Hands M&M: Martin Dubé and Kanae Matsumoto Giampietro Porch Ensemble: Julius Abraham, Donna Gill, Bénédicte Jourdois and Jinhee Park Since their sensational debut performance of Ravel’s La Valse in the summer of 2019, M&M Piano Duo has been entertaining Chautauqua audiences each summer since with a variety of...
A Night of One Acts- Drama League Directing Fellows’ Presentation
Bratton Theater Bratton TheaterThe Drama League’s FutureNow Stage Directing Fellows take over Bratton Stage for a one-night-only event of one-act plays featuring the talents of our 2024 design fellows and acting conservatory.  
$15
Sinatra & Beyond with Tony DeSare and the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra
Amphitheater AmphitheaterStuart Chafetz, conductor Called “two parts Frank Sinatra and one part Billy Joel,” the triple-threat singer/pianist/songwriter Tony DeSare takes on the legend of Ol’ Blue Eyes himself. From jazz clubs to Carnegie Hall to headlining with major symphony orchestras, Tony DeSare delivers a fresh take on old school class in an outstanding, critically-acclaimed tribute to...
$49 – $89
Episcopal Holy Eucharist
Chapel of the Good Shepherd Chapel of the Good Shepherd
Free
Episcopal Holy Eucharist
Chapel of the Good Shepherd Chapel of the Good ShepherdEpiscopal Holy Eucharist
Free
United Church of Christ Worship Service
Randell Chapel, UCC HeadquartersUnited Church of Christ Worship Service
Free
Unitarian Universalist Service
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyUnitarian Universalist Service
Free
Sunday School
Children's School Children's SchoolWeekly Sunday School Program for Ages 3-11. Children of all faiths and no faith are welcome.
Free Sunday Event
Bishop Michael Curry
Amphitheater AmphitheaterThe 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 term in this role and installed in November of that year; he serves as The Episcopal Church’s chief pastor, spokesperson, and president and chief executive...
Free Sunday Event
Art in the Park
Miller Park Miller ParkHosted by the Friends of CVA, Art in the Park is an open art fair with 70+ vendors held in Miller Park, showcasing art by members of the Chautauqua community, artists-in-residence from the School of Art, and artisans from the region around Chautauqua Institution. Items for sale include ceramics, paintings, prints, Chautauqua-themed trinkets, pieces made...
Community Activities Fair
Bestor Plaza Bestor Plaza
Free Sunday Event
Play CHQ: Chautauqua’s Birthday Crafts
Bestor Plaza Bestor PlazaPlay 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
Kosher BBQ
Miller Park Miller Park
The Earliest Chautauquans: A Re-enactment
Miller Park Miller ParkThe Earliest Chautauquans: A Re-enactment What was it like to be a Chautauquan in the 1870's? Join us for a re-enactment at the 1870's era tent on Miller Park to meet some Chautauquans from that era and learn about the lives of the earliest Chautauquans. Refreshments will be available. Rain Location: Jessica Trapasso Pavilion, Children's...
FREE
Twelve Step Meeting
Hurlbut Marion Lawrance
Free
Open Play and Location Tours at Children’s School and Group One
Children's School Children's SchoolChildren's School is open for free play! We would like to extend a special invitation to our families with children under 2 years old for this special afternoon play session but welcome all to join! Children are required to be accompanied by an adult or caregiver (16+) for this event. On Sundays from 1-2 p.m.,...
Free with a valid gate pass or single ticket
StoryCorps Recording (Reservations Required)
Cohen Multimedia Studio150th 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...
Squonk: Brouhaha
Amphitheater AmphitheaterSquonk creates joyful, boisterous outdoor spectacles by fusing fantastical visual design, playful staging, and high-energy original music. Led by Co-Artistic Directors Jackie Dempsey and Steve O’Hearn, Squonk presents Brouhaha, a riotous romp featuring the Squonkcordion, an enormous musical instrument the audience gets to play. The New York Times called Squonk “ingenious, hallucinatory and hypnotic.” Experience...
Free Sunday Event
Chautauqua Theater Company presents Fabulation
Bratton Theater Bratton TheaterFabulation or, The Re-Education of Undine By Lynn Nottage Previews: July 27-28 Performance Dates: July 30- Aug. 4 Undine is a powerful and successful business owner basking in the glory of all her accomplishments. She has everything from wealth to love and a fabulous wardrobe to match, but life has a wicked sense of humor....
$55
Chautauqua Writers’ Center Faculty Reading with Anis Mojgani (Poetry) and Sarah Grace McCandless (Prose)
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyChurch of the Wild
Outdoor ClassroomKriss Miller
FCWC Open Mic
Alumni Hall Prose Room Alumni Hall Prose Room
Hebrew Congregation, Shirley Lazarus Sunday Evening Lecture Series
Smith Wilkes Hall Smith Wilkes Hall
Free
Palestine Park Tour
Palestine Park Palestine Park"A Journey Through the Holy Land in the times of Jesus" (weather permitting)
Free Sunday Event
