Sunrise Paddle – Kayak/SUP
Sports Club Sports ClubEnjoy 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...
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Episcopal Holy Eucharist
Chapel of the Good Shepherd Chapel of the Good Shepherd
Free
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...
free
Chautauqua Prays for Peace though Compassion
Hall of Philosophy Grove
Free
Masters Series Masterclass: The Ellington Saxophone Section with Ted Nash
McKnight Hall McKnight HallEach morning, members of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra will introduce you to a foundational concept of American music, from blues to Afro–Cuban traditions and more, and guide you...
The Rev. Dr. Otis Moss, III
Amphitheater AmphitheaterA 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...
free
Service of Blessing and Healing
Randell Chapel, UCC Headquarters
Free
Panel Conversation: Wynton Marsalis, Kate Hamill, Otis Moss III
Amphitheater AmphitheaterWynton Marsalis returns to the Chautauqua Lecture Series to close our Summer Assembly and the week on “Rising Together: Our Century of Creativity and Collaboration” in conversation with the celebrated...
Food Tents and Trucks at Bestor Plaza
Bestor Plaza Bestor PlazaDuring 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...
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,...
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
Friends of the Chautauqua Writers’ Center Informal Critique
Alumni Hall Garden Room Alumni Hall Garden Room
Kerry Alys Robinson
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyKerry Alys Robinson is President and CEO of Catholic Charities USA. She was the founding executive director of Leadership Roundtable and now serves as a member of its Board of...
$19.00
Chautauqua Theater Company presents The Light and The Dark
Bratton Theater Bratton TheaterThe 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...
$45 – $55
CHQ Dialogues
Episcopal Cottage Episcopal Cottage
free
CHQ Dialogues
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
free
Masters Series Masterclass: The Genius of Duke Ellington with Todd Stoll and Seton Hawkins
McKnight Hall McKnight HallEach afternoon, Seton Hawkins (curator of Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Swing University program) will guide you through the movements of Wynton Marsalis’ magnum opus All Rise. Drawing on the JLCO...
Hebrew Congregation Evening Kabbalat Shabbat Service
Miller Park Miller Park
Free
Gastropub Night with Chef Brian Barcus
Athenaeum Parlor Athenaeum ParlorJoin guest Chef Brian Barcus for a 4-couse chef's tasing menu. Chef Barcus is currently a Culinary Specialist with Sysco with an extensive history in fine dining restaurants including Nemacolin...
$115.00
A Service of Compline
Episcopal Chapel
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis: Duke Ellington at 125
Amphitheater AmphitheaterDuke Ellington at 125 Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis Duke Ellington stands to this day as America’s greatest and most prolific composer. A master songwriter who helped...
$59 – $99
Chabad Jewish House Community Shabbat Service, Rabbi Zalman Vilenkin
Chabad Jewish HouseKiddush to follow at 12:15pm
Free
Bob McClure CHQ Play Readers: Year-end Revue
Smith Wilkes Hall Smith Wilkes Hall
Sabbath Morning Worship, Hebrew Congregation
Hurlbut Church sanctuary Hurlbut Church sanctuary
Free
The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA
Amphitheater AmphitheaterThe Concert: A Tribute To ABBA continues to be the top ABBA tribute group in the world, dazzling all who see with their fantastic performance while playing the most iconic...
$59 – $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
Bishop Eugene Sutton
Amphitheater Amphitheater
free
Twelve Step Meeting
Hurlbut Marion Lawrance
Free
The Great Massey Sing-Along
Amphitheater AmphitheaterOn the final day of Chautauqua’s sesquicentennial season, we will come together in song. Joshua Stafford, Chautauqua’s Director of Sacred Music and Organist, will lead us in a joyful sing-along...
Free Sunday event
Church of the Wild
Outdoor Classroom
Chautauqua Kitchen Series
Athenaeum Parlor Athenaeum ParlorChautauqua Kitchen is a culinary event hosted by the Chautauqua Hotel Company, offering participants the opportunity to learn, dine and savor a diverse range of culinary experiences over two days....
$270 – $810
CHQ Squirrel Scramble
CHQ TrailCalling all squirrels! Welcome to the thrilling world of the Squirrel Scramble! This exciting race is designed specifically for our energetic young participants, ages 5–12, who are ready to embark...
$15
CHQ Trailblazer Challenge
CHQ TrailWelcome to the CHQ Trailblazer Challenge—an obstacle adventure like no other! Get ready to dive into the great outdoors and navigate a course that seamlessly combines the excitement of overcoming...
$50 – $60
CHQ Travels: Literary Ireland with Kwame Alexander
Delve into Ireland’s vibrant literary arts on a journey that brings you into the worlds of some of history’s most renowned writers. In the heart of Dublin, immortalized by James...
Oktoberfest
Athenaeum Hotel Athenaeum HotelExperience a night of German splendor at the Athenaeum Hotel! Savor an indulgent German feast while being serenaded by The Bergholz German Band, direct from Niagara Falls (NY). Clad in vibrant, traditional garb,...
$52 – $269
Courageous Conversations on Death and Dying: The Time is Now with Dr. Shahid Aziz
Zoom ZoomIn this interactive and practical session led by Dr. Shahid Aziz, medical ethicist, hospice and palliative care physician for children and adults, you will learn the what, why, when and...
$49
CHQ Travels: Culture, Creation & Reconciliation in South Africa with The Rt. Rev. Bishop Eugene Sutton
Join Chautauqua Travels for an extraordinary 12-day journey through the heart of South Africa, where culture, creation, and reconciliation converge. This captivating tour will examine the nation’s rich natural and...