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Renée Fleming with the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra

Amphitheater Amphitheater

Rossen Milanov, conductor One of the most acclaimed singers of our time, Renée Fleming joins the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Rossen Milanov. Honored with five Grammy® awards and the US National Medal of Arts, Ms. Fleming has sung for momentous occasions from the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony to the Diamond Jubilee Concert...

$59 – $109

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

Rabbi Jonathan Roos

Amphitheater Amphitheater

Rabbi 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 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

Open Play and Location Tours at Children’s School and Group One

Children's School Children's School

Children'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 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...

Opera Conservatory Masterclass with Renée Fleming

Fletcher Music Hall Fletcher Music Hall

Join us for a special masterclass where the next generation of opera stars from our esteemed conservatory have the unique opportunity to receive valuable insights and artistic mentorship from renowned soprano Renée Fleming. Experience the transformative power of music as students hone their skills, delve into repertoire, and explore the nuances of vocal technique, interpretation,...

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...

Family Entertainment: Sonia De Los Santos

Amphitheater Amphitheater

Sonia De Los Santos, born in Monterrey, Mexico, has been enchanting audiences with her infectious smile and bilingual melodies since 2007, when she embarked on her musical journey with Dan Zanes and Friends. Her solo career boasts three acclaimed family music albums, filled with songs inspired by Latin American rhythms and North American folk traditions,...

Free Sunday event

Chautauqua Theater Company presents Fabulation (Preview)

Bratton Theater Bratton Theater

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. The...

$55

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 permitting)

Free Sunday Event

Chautauqua Theater Company presents Fabulation (Preview)

Bratton Theater Bratton Theater

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. The...

$55

Movement and Meditation with Monte Thompson

Hall of Philosophy Grove

Monte 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

Catholic Mass

Chapel of the Good Shepherd Chapel of the Good Shepherd
Free

Rabbi Jonathan Roos

Amphitheater Amphitheater

Rabbi 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

School of Music Horn Masterclass with Roger Kaza

McKnight Hall McKnight Hall

As an educator, Kaza has served on the faculties of the University of Houston, Rice University, St. Louis Conservatory, University of Missouri-St. Louis, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, and has given master classes at the Eastman School, Juilliard School, Indiana University, University of Michigan, and many others. Students from his years of teaching fill orchestral positions worldwide,...

Renée Fleming & Francis Collins

Amphitheater Amphitheater

The Chautauqua Lecture Series begins a very special week “Exploring the Transformative Power of Music” with Renée Fleming in conversation with Francis Collins, with whom she has partnered for many years to study the intersection of music and wellness. Renée Fleming is one of the most highly acclaimed singers of our time, performing on the...

Food Tents and Trucks at Bestor Plaza

Bestor Plaza Bestor Plaza

During the season stop by Bestor Plaza to try something new! We won't have the Food Festival during Week Nine this year, but we have food trucks and tents throughout the season. Kosher Food Tent (bagels, lox, knishes, blintzes and more): 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m., Sundays through Thursdays, weekly Yakisoba’s (noodles, dumplings and more): Thursdays &...

Play CHQ: Paper Plate Tennis

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 case of inclement weather, all Play CHQ events will be held at Sheldon Hall of Education, Room 202.

Free with a valid gate pass or single ticket

Beyond Plastics with Judith Enck

Smith Wilkes Hall Smith Wilkes Hall

Beyond Plastics executive director Judith Enck, former head of EPA Region 2 in the Obama Administration, will share some exciting opportunities to move our country beyond single use plastics!

Guided Kayak Eco Tour

Sports Club Sports Club

Enjoy learning more about the lake and water-shed conservation efforts while paddling along during this hour-long guided kayak tour. The tour begins and ends at the Sports Club. The cost is for rental of single or tandem kayak plus $10 per person for the tour guide. Limited spots so please reserve one day before the...

Play CHQ Premium: Yarn Weaving

Sheldon Hall of Education 202

Play CHQ Premium invites families to explore together with our activities. Access to Play CHQ Premium can be purchased online at learn.chq.org. The Premium play pass grants access to 4 events for the week it is purchased for. Play CHQ Premium pass is available online for $25. Individual events can be purchased at the start...

Francis Collins

Hall of Philosophy Hall of Philosophy

Dr. Francis Collins is a physician-scientist known for his leadership of the international Human Genome Project that read out the first copy of the human DNA instruction book in 2003. He subsequently served three U.S. presidents as director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) from 2009 to 2021. His own research has led to new...

$19.00

The 20th Annual Robert H. Jackson Lecture on the Supreme Court of the United States — Kate Shaw

Hall of Philosophy Hall of Philosophy

Kate Shaw is a Professor of Law at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School. A constitutional law scholar, her academic work and writing focus on executive power, the law of democracy, the Supreme Court, and reproductive rights and justice. Her scholarly writing has appeared, among other places, in the Harvard Law Review, the Columbia...

Chautauqua Chamber Music: Harlem Quartet

Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall

The Harlem Quartet, hailed for its fresh approach to classical music, combines diverse programming with a collaborative performance style, broadening its repertoire and audience reach. Committed to advancing diversity in classical music, the quartet engages in educational and community outreach activities, earning recognition and grants for its efforts. Collaborating with renowned artists and performing worldwide,...

Play CHQ: Dare to Dream

Timothy's Playground

Celebrate Chautauqua's 150th Anniversary with the Play CHQ team. In this session, you will have the opportunity to build models showing your dreams for Chautauqua's next 150 years. 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...

Free with a valid gate pass or single ticket

An Evening with CHQ Travels

Afterwords Wine Bar

Join us for Voyage and Vines with CHQ Travels. We invite you to join us in taking the first step of your next adventure. Learn more about CHQ Travels, Chautauqua’s curated travel experience program. Enjoy wine tastings and light snacks at Afterwords Wine Bar and hear about the programs we have planned for the upcoming...

Event is free

CVA Lecture Series: Cosmo Whyte

Hultquist 101 Hultquist 101

CVA Lecture Series, Cosmo Whyte, School of Art Faculty: "Disruptions of Identity by Migration" Cosmo Whyte (b.) 1982, Jamaica, attended Bennington College in Vermont for his BFA, Maryland Institute College of Art for his Post-Baccalaureate Certificate and the University of Michigan for his MFA. Whyte has exhibited his works in the United States, Jamaica, Norway,...

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...

Palestine Park Tour

Palestine Park Palestine Park

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

free

An evening of Opera with the MSFO & Chautauqua Opera Conservatory in tribute to Marlena Malas

Amphitheater Amphitheater

Featured on this concert will be the 2023 winners of the SAI Competition, all from the Opera Conservatory. I due timidi by Nino Rota Marlena Malas, Director* John Matsumoto Giampietro, Associate Director Jen Pitt, Stage Director Timothy Muffitt, Music Director Nino Rota’s one-act romantic/comic opera I due timidi is the story of two young people...

$25