Melvin Johnson Sculpture Garden 2024 exhibition runs June 23–August 23. Featuring outdoor sculptures by Dan Droz, Carin Mincemoyer, and Lydia Musco.
"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 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 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 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 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...
The 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...
Kiddush to follow at 12:15pm
Amy 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...
Fabulation 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...
A Recital for Piano(s) and Very Many Hands M&M: Martin Dubé and Kane Matsumoto Giampietro Porch Ensemble: Julius Abraham, Donna Gill, Bénédicte Jourdois and Jinhee Park Since their sensational debut...
Stuart 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...
Discover the Beauty and Charm of Chautauqua Every Sunday! Experience the serene beauty and cultural richness of Chautauqua at no cost on Free Sundays! This is the perfect opportunity for...
Episcopal Holy Eucharist
United Church of Christ Worship Service
Unitarian Universalist Service
Weekly Sunday School Program for Ages 3-11. Children of all faiths and no faith are welcome.
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...
Hosted 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,...
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!
The 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...
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...
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...
Squonk 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...
Fabulation 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...
Squonk 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...
Kriss Miller
"A Journey Through the Holy Land in the times of Jesus" (weather permitting)
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...
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...
Dacher Keltner’s research focuses on the biological and evolutionary origins of compassion, awe, love and beauty; and power, social class and inequality. A professor of psychology at the University of...
Presenters Fred Zirm and Margaret Edwards will lead a community discussion on our Week Seven CLSC selection, World of Wonders: In Praise of Fireflies, Whale Sharks, and Other Astonishments, by...
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...
Presenters Stephine Hunt and Anne Pekrul will lead a community discussion on our Week Seven CLSC selection, Mexican WhiteBoy, by Matt de la Peña.
Pastor Amy Butler believes deeply that courageous communities of people who live with tenacious love can change the world. She currently serves as Designated Pastor at the Community Church of...
Pillar Talks: Reflections on 150 Years of Chautauqua Programs, featuring Maureen Rovegno, former Director of Religion
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...
The Ivalas Quartet, founded in 2017 at the University of Michigan, champions BIPOC voices in classical music by spotlighting composers like Jessie Montgomery and Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. Notable performances include Carnegie...
Sound Meditation from An Artist and Poet
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...
"A Journey Through the Holy Land in the times of Jesus" (weather permitting)
Comprised of top-tier students from conservatories and universities in the U.S. and abroad, Music School Festival Orchestra members participate in a variety of musical activities during their summers at Chautauqua...