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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...

The Reverend Laura Everett

Amphitheater Amphitheater

The Reverend Laura Everett serves as the Executive Director of the Massachusetts Council of Churches, focused on reconfiguring historic institutions for the inclusive, antiracist work of the 21st century.  Ordained...

free

Alison Criscitiello

Amphitheater Amphitheater

Alison Criscitiello is a National Geographic Explorer, ice core scientist and high-altitude mountaineer who explores the history of sea ice in polar and high-alpine regions using ice core chemistry. Her...

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: NPW falcon girls, Playwright as Protagonist

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

Hussein A. Amery

Hall of Philosophy Hall of Philosophy

Dr. Hussein A. Amery is a professor of water politics and policy at Colorado School of Mines. He was the Chair of the Department of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences,...

$19.00

Sabrina Imbler

Hall of Philosophy Hall of Philosophy

Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle Presentation — How Far the Light Reaches: A Life in Ten Sea Creatures by Sabrina Imbler A queer, mixed-race writer working in a largely white,...

CHQ Dialogues

United Methodist House United Methodist House
free

Chautauqua Theater Company presents The Light and The Dark

Bratton Theater Bratton Theater

By Kate Hamill Directed by Jade King Carroll Artemisia Gentileschi, a trailblazing artist, was the most successful female painter of the 17th century. Her artistic legacy endures as one of...

$45 – $55

CHQ Dialogues

Disciples of Christ House Disciples of Christ House
free

Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra: Shostakovich’s First Symphony

Amphitheater Amphitheater

Rossen Milanov, conductor Prepare to be captivated by a symphony program that bridges the past and the present with extraordinary grace. The evening commences with Caroline Shaw's "Entr’acte," a contemporary...

$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

The Reverend Laura Everett

Amphitheater Amphitheater

The Reverend Laura Everett serves as the Executive Director of the Massachusetts Council of Churches, focused on reconfiguring historic institutions for the inclusive, antiracist work of the 21st century.  Ordained...

free

Laurent Ballesta

Amphitheater Amphitheater

Laurent Ballesta is a French photographer, National Geographic Explorer, trained marine biologist and photographer for National Geographic magazine. At Andromède Océanologie, which is dedicated to the study, restoration and valorization...

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...

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

Erin Huber Rosen

Hall of Philosophy Hall of Philosophy

Erin Huber Rosen is a rural water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) expert, social entrepreneur, author, documentarian, clean water advocate, executive director and founder of the non-profit, Drink Local Drink Tap....

$19.00

Valeria Luiselli

Hall of Philosophy Hall of Philosophy

Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle Presentation – Lost Children Archive: A Novel (Rescheduled) In Valeria Luiselli’s fiercely imaginative follow-up to the American Book Award-winning Tell Me How It Ends, an...

School of Music Percussion Ensemble Concert

Fletcher Music Hall Fletcher Music Hall

Enjoy this performance featuring percussion students from the School of Music Instrumental Program. Donations accepted by the Chautauqua Women’s Club to benefit the School of Music Scholarship Fund.

Melissa Etheridge and Indigo Girls

Amphitheater Amphitheater

Chautauqua’s 2024 summer concert lineup welcomes Melissa Etheridge and Indigo Girls to rock the Amphitheater stage! Two-time Grammy-Award winner, Melissa Etheridge stormed onto the American rock scene in 1988. Her...

$77 – $127

NPW Staged Reading: falcon girls

Bratton Theater Bratton Theater

By Hilary Bettis Directed by Lily Wolff Dramaturgy by Liz Frankel This is a true story. It’s the 90s in rural Falcon, Colorado. Six teenage girls on the FFA horse...

$25

CLSC Bryant Day Ceremony

Miller Park Miller Park

Ring in the new reading year with Chautauqua Literary Arts and unveil the first CLSC Selections for 2025.

NPW Staged Reading: falcon girls

Bratton Theater Bratton Theater

By Hilary Bettis Directed by Lily Wolff Dramaturgy by Liz Frankel This is a true story. It’s the 90s in rural Falcon, Colorado. Six teenage girls on the FFA horse...

$25

Contemporary Issues Forum: Robin Radin

Hall of Philosophy Hall of Philosophy

Robin Radin has enjoyed a diverse career as a historian of Japan and China; an international lawyer, mainly in financial transactions and regulation; and a business entrepreneur. He is the...

Catholic Mass

Hall of Philosophy Hall of Philosophy

Catholic Mass

Free

Chautauqua Theater Company presents The Light and The Dark

Bratton Theater Bratton Theater

By Kate Hamill Directed by Jade King Carroll Artemisia Gentileschi, a trailblazing artist, was the most successful female painter of the 17th century. Her artistic legacy endures as one of...

$45 – $55

Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra: The Rite of Spring

Amphitheater Amphitheater

Rossen Milanov, conductor Cassandra Trenary, dancer Choreographer Molissa Fenley’s celebrated solo work, State of Darkness, originally commissioned by the American Dance Festival in 1988, pairs Stravinsky’s complete The Rite of...

$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