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Chautauqua County Events

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Find the perfect event to complement your visit to Chautauqua County, from Chautauqua Institution concerts and events to things to do on Lake Erie and much more. Use the filters to discover events by category, i.e., Children’s Events, Food & Beverage Events, Festivals, Sports, etc., events by geographic location, or by month. Use the social tabs to share events with travel companions or interested friends. Questions should be directed to event hosts, listed on the details pages.

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Denyce Graves at Chautauqua Institution

Recognized as “an operatic superstar of the 21st century” by USA Today, mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves’ career has garnered unparalleled popular and critical acclaim. The recently appointed artistic advisor of the Chautauqua Opera Conservatory, Graves is artistic director of The Denyce Graves Foundation, which she founded in 2021. Exploring the theme of “Art in Action: Building Community Through the Arts,” Graves will…

George Saunders

George Saunders: Chautauqua Institution Lecture Series

The recipient of a MacArthur Foundation Fellowship, Guggenheim Foundation Fellowship, and numerous literary awards, George Saunders is the celebrated author of a novel, four collections of short stories, a novella, a book of essays and a children’s book. His most recent collection, Liberation Day, is a masterful collection that explores ideas of power, ethics and justice, cutting to the very heart of what it means to live in community with…

Southern Tier Brewing Co Live Music

Michael Arrons Live at The Empty Pint

Join us in the taproom as we host live music at the Empty Pint! Stop by for a beer & a good time from 1PM - 4PM!

RTPI Guided Gallery Walk

RTPI Guided Gallery Walk

Visit RTPI for a guided walk through our current exhibitions, every Friday at 2 pm. This is an opportunity for an in-depth look into the art on view. Gallery walks are currently limited to 15 people per walk. Please call 716.665.2473 to make a gallery walk reservation. There is no additional charge for a gallery walk but participants must either be members of RTPI or purchase regular museum admission.

Chautauqua Opera Company and Conservatory 2025

Lincoln in the Bardo: Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra and Chautauqua Opera Conservatory at Chautauqua Institution

Workshop Presentation with Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra and Chautauqua Opera Conservatory The Metropolitan Opera has commissioned composer Missy Mazzoli and librettist Royce Vavrek to create an operatic adaptation of George Saunders’ wildly imaginative, Booker Prize-winning novel Lincoln in the Bardo. Chautauqua Opera Company partners with The Metropolitan Opera for a two-week orchestral workshop, using the combined forces of the…

Southern Tier Brewing Co Live Music

We Speak Canadian Live at The Empty Pint

Join us in the taproom as we host live music at the Empty Pint! Stop by for a beer & a good time from 6PM - 9PM!

Bingo and Booze Every Second Sunday

Bingo & Booze at Southern Tier Distilling Company

Every 2nd Sunday of the month from 1-4pm, it's BINGO & Booze! Grab a drink and a BINGO card and get ready to win! It's free to play (1 drink minimum), join any time, and you could win fun prizes like a free drink, STDC merch, or even 10% off your entire tab. We're open 12-5pm every Sunday. Cheers!

Chautauqua School of Dance Gala 1

Chautauqua School of Dance Gala at Chautauqua Institution

Chautauqua School of Dance presents an outstanding mixed repertoire matinee of new and established works featuring the most exceptional young talent in the country. Under the leadership of Sasha Janes, Bonnefoux McBride Artistic Director of Chautauqua School of Dance, the school continues its long tradition of excellence as a top-tier summer training program focused on bringing the next generation of dance stars from the studio to the stage.…

Southern Tier Brewing Co Live Music

Big Sauce Trio Live at The Empty Pint

Join us in the taproom as we host live music at the Empty Pint! Stop by for a beer & a good time starting at 4PM!

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