Old First Night
Amphitheater AmphitheaterOld First Night is Chautauqua’s birthday party, and all are invited! In the early years of Chautauqua, the season's first night was not in late June but early August. Therefore,...
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StoryCorps Recording (Reservations Required)
Cohen Multimedia Studio150th 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: Brouhaha
Amphitheater AmphitheaterSquonk 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...
Free and Open to the Public
150th Anniversary Birthday Celebration and Drone Fireworks
Athenaeum PorchJoin us for cupcakes and Chautauqua Lake's first drone fireworks display in celebration of Chautauqua's 150th birthday.
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
What’s your story? Coffee with the StoryCorps Ambassador
Authors' AlcoveJoin Chautauqua's StoryCorps Ambassador Nancy Stanley for a cup of your favorite morning beverage to discuss the process of capturing your StoryCorps conversation for Chautauqua's 150th Anniversary StoryCorps Archive.
Parade of CLSC Alumni – Recognition Day
Bestor Plaza Bestor PlazaChautauqua Prays for Peace though Compassion
Hall of Philosophy Grove
free
CLSC Recognition Day Ceremony
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyJoin us to celebrate the Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle (CLSC) Class of 2024 and our 2024 Guild of Seven Seals graduates!
Bishop Michael Curry
Amphitheater AmphitheaterThe 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
“Nature Inspired: Open CVA Members Exhibition 2024” – August 7–22
Fowler-Kellogg Art Center: 1st Floor"Nature Inspired: Open CVA Members Exhibition 2024" runs August 7–22. Opening reception August 7, 3-5pm. We are once again happy to host our annual Member exhibition. This year our members...
Service of Blessing and Healing
Randell Chapel, UCC Headquarters
Free
Sandra M. Clark
Amphitheater AmphitheaterSandra M. Clark is a leading voice in journalism and beyond, challenging norms and practices that create barriers to building trust and meaningful, sustainable connections with communities. Clark took the...
Play CHQ: Paper collaging
Bestor Plaza Bestor PlazaPlay 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! In...
Free with a valid gate pass or single ticket
The Circular Economy: A Special forum on fixing our throw-way economy, featuring universities, cities and industries.
Smith Wilkes Hall Smith Wilkes HallThe Circular Economy: How universities, cities and industries are solving the waste problem. Featuring Subaru, home of America's first zero-landfill auto manufacturing plant