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“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...

“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...

Bishop Michael Curry

Amphitheater Amphitheater

The 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...

free

Feryal Ozel

Amphitheater Amphitheater

Feryal Ozel is the chair and professor in the School of Physics at Georgia Institute of Technology, where her research in astrophysics focuses on theoretical and computational studies of the...

Play CHQ: Play Back in Time

Bestor Plaza Bestor Plaza

Play 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...

CTC Brown Bag: The Dramaturgy of The Light and The Dark

Smith Wilkes Hall Smith Wilkes Hall

Theater Chats (formerly known as Brown Bags) On selected Thursdays at 12:15 p.m., bring lunch to Smith Wilkes Hall and join special guests, including actors, designers, playwrights and more, for...

CHQ Dialogues

Everett Jewish Life Center Everett Jewish Life Center

Duplicate Bridge

Sports Club Sports Club

Don't have a partner? One will be provided. Game managed by Shelley Dahlie. $10/person.

Play CHQ Premium: Tie Dye

Bestor Plaza Bestor Plaza

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...

Miller Cottage Tours

Miller Cottage

Miller 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

Ubaydullah Evans

Hall of Philosophy Hall of Philosophy

Ubaydullah Evans is ALIM’s first Scholar-in-Residence and now Executive Director. He converted to Islam while in high school. Upon conversion, Ubaydullah began studying some of the foundational books of Islam...

$19.00

Aimee Nezhukumatathil and Matt de la Peña

Hall of Philosophy Hall of Philosophy

Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle and CLSC Young Readers Presentation – World of Wonders by Aimee Nezhukumatathil and Mexican WhiteBoy by Matt de la Peña World of Wonders: In Praise...

CHQ Dialogues

United Methodist House United Methodist House
free

Beach-to-Beach Color Sprint

Sports Club Sports Club

Ages 6+ are invited to run the color sprint. $12 fee includes white t-shirt. Powdered paint tossed at participants as they run from the children's beach to Heinz beach.Great photo...

CHQ Dialogues

Disciples of Christ House Disciples of Christ House
free

Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra: A Joachim Premiere

Amphitheater Amphitheater

Naomi Woo, conductor Seth Parker Woods, cello Guest conductor Naomi Woo makes her Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra debut in this groundbreaking symphony program. Acclaimed cellist Seth Parker Woods takes the stage...

$49 – $59

Sunrise Paddle – Kayak/SUP

Sports Club Sports Club

Enjoy 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...

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...

free

Bishop Michael Curry

Amphitheater Amphitheater

The 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...

free

Ann Hornaday

Amphitheater Amphitheater

The movie critic for The Washington Post, Ann Hornaday returns to Chautauqua to close a week of sesquicentennial festivities with a celebration of film, the movies, and moviegoing as sources...

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,...

CHQ Dialogues

Everett Jewish Life Center Everett Jewish Life Center
free

Katherine May

Hall of Philosophy Hall of Philosophy

Katherine May is an internationally bestselling author and podcaster living in Whitstable, UK. Her most recent book, Enchantment became an instant New York Times and Sunday Times bestseller. Her internationally...

$19.00

Stephen Sanchez with Special Guest Ray Bull

Amphitheater Amphitheater

Stephen Sanchez has materialized at the forefront of popular culture with a sound that’s as timeless as it is necessary for the times. It’s easy to sway into the embrace...

$49 – $89

Contemporary Issues Forum: Berwood Yost

Hall of Philosophy Hall of Philosophy

Berwood Yost is the director of the Center for Opinion Research and the Floyd Institute for Public Policy at Franklin & Marshall College. He is also the director of the...

Catholic Mass

Hall of Philosophy Hall of Philosophy

Catholic Mass

Free

Houston Ballet with the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra

Amphitheater Amphitheater

Rossen Milanov, conductor With over 50 years of rich history, Houston Ballet has evolved into the country’s fourth-largest ballet company and with a global reach, touring in renowned theaters in...

$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