Melvin Johnson Sculpture Garden 2024 – June 23–August 23
Strohl Art Center Upper Sculpture GardenMelvin Johnson Sculpture Garden 2024 exhibition runs June 23–August 23. Featuring outdoor sculptures by Dan Droz, Carin Mincemoyer, and Lydia Musco.
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“Holding Space: Woven Works” Exhibition – June 23-August 4
Fowler-Kellogg Art Center: 1st Floor"Holding Space: Woven Works" exhibition runs June 23-August 4. This exhibition is a nuanced exploration into woven structures including jacquard weaving, pulled warp tapestry, and basketry. While distinct in style...
“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...
“Simpatico: Works by 2024 School of Art Faculty” exhibition – July 3-August 11
Fowler-Kellogg Art Center 2nd floor"Simpatico: Works by 2024 School of Art Faculty" exhibition runs July 3-August 11. Opening reception July 3, 3-5pm. Simpatico: characterized by shared attributes or interest, compatible. It is an honor...
“Wonder & Awe: Ashley Eliza Williams” Exhibition – July 21-August 20
Strohl Art Center 2nd Floor"Wonder & Awe: Ashley Eliza Williams" exhibition runs July 21-August 20. Opening reception July 21, 3-5pm. Ashley Eliza Williams, born in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Southwest Virginia, makes work...
“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...
Episcopal Holy Eucharist
Chapel of the Good Shepherd Chapel of the Good Shepherd
Free
SUP Guided Stretch
Sports Club Sports Club
$50
Chautauqua Prays for Peace though Compassion
Hall of Philosophy Grove
Free
The Rev. Kate Braestrup
Amphitheater AmphitheaterThe daughter of a foreign correspondent, Kate Braestrup spent her childhood in Algiers, New York City, Paris, Bangkok, Washington, DC and Sabillasville, Maryland. Educated at the Parsons School of Design, the...
free
Service of Blessing and Healing
Randell Chapel, UCC Headquarters
Free
Timothy P. Carney
Amphitheater AmphitheaterTimothy P. Carney is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, where he works on civil society, family, localism, religion in America, economic competition, and electoral politics. He is...
Play CHQ: Play Back in Time
Bestor Plaza Bestor PlazaPlay CHQ is stepping back in time to celebrate Chautauqua's 150th Anniversary. Join us for a session of Victorian style play with traditional games, toys, and activities! Play CHQ invites...
Inter-generational climate storytelling workshop with Frank Sesno
Smith Wilkes Hall Smith Wilkes HallInter-generational Climate Storytelling with Frank Sesno and Planet Forward. This is a "Storycorps" for the Climate, featuring cross-generational participants sharing their fears, hopes and dreams for our future.
Alumni Association of the CLSC: Book Review
Alumni Hall Porch Alumni Hall Porch
CHQ Dialogues
Everett Jewish Life Center Everett Jewish Life Center
Everett Center: Rabbi Sharon Brous
Hall of Philosophy Hall of Philosophy
Duplicate Bridge
Sports Club Sports ClubDon't have a partner? One will be provided. Game managed by Shelley Dahlie. $10/person.
Play CHQ Premium: Tie Dye
Bestor Plaza Bestor PlazaPlay 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...
Miller Cottage Tours
Miller CottageMiller Cottage Tours: Join Clara Miller for a 30-minute tour of the first floor of the historic Miller-Edison Cottage. The cottage was built in 1875 for the co-founder and first...
Free but a ticket to hold reservation is necessary
School of Music Piano SAI Competition: Preliminary Round
Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall
Workshop with jewelry artist Brian Fleetwood
Strohl Art Center (Front Porch)Drop in on this hands-on jewelry workshop led by CVA exhibiting artist Brian Fleetwood. Participants will each make a brooch that is designed to help them contribute to local ecosystems....
The Venerable Tenzin Priyadarshi
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyThe Venerable Tenzin Priyadarshi is an innovative thinker, philosopher, educator, and a polymath monk dedicated to promoting ethical imagination and empathy-based learning. He is President & CEO of The Dalai...
$19.00
Geraldine Brooks
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyChautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle Presentation — Horse: A Novel, by Geraldine Brooks Kentucky, 1850: An enslaved groom named Jarret and a bay foal forge a bond of understanding that...
CHQ Dialogues
Baptist House Baptist House
free
CHQ Dialogues
United Methodist House United Methodist House
free
CHQ Dialogues
AAHH African American Heritage House
free
School of Music Chamber Concert #3
Fletcher Music Hall Fletcher Music Hall
Geraldine Brooks – CLSC Book Signing
Alumni Hall Porch Alumni Hall Porch
Information Session for 150 Forward: A renewed vision for Chautauqua Institution 2024-2028
Zoom ZoomJoin Chautauqua Institution President Michael E. Hill, Ed.D. and Board of Trustees Chair Candace L. Maxwell for an information and Q&A session on the Institution's revised strategic plan. Register here:...
CHQ Dialogues
Disciples of Christ House Disciples of Christ House
free
Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra: Barber and Bartók
Amphitheater AmphitheaterRossen Milanov, conductor Prepare to be spellbound by a symphony program that traverses the depths of human emotion and narrative complexity. Samuel Barber's "Essay for Orchestra" sets the stage with...
$49 – $59
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...
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
The Rev. Kate Braestrup
Amphitheater AmphitheaterThe daughter of a foreign correspondent, Kate Braestrup spent her childhood in Algiers, New York City, Paris, Bangkok, Washington, DC and Sabillasville, Maryland. Educated at the Parsons School of Design, the...
free
Service of Blessing and Healing
Randell Chapel, UCC Headquarters
Free
Chico Tillmon
Amphitheater AmphitheaterChico Tillmon is the executive director of the Community Violence Intervention Leadership Academy at the University of Chicago Crime Lab, the first CVI training program designed to elevate the leadership...
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
Kaitlin B. Curtice
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyKaitlin B. Curtice is an award-winning author, poet-storyteller, and public speaker. As an enrolled citizen of the Potawatomi nation, Kaitlin writes on the intersections of spirituality and identity and how...
$19.00