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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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Dance Theater of Harlem

Dance Theatre of Harlem at Chautauqua Institution

Dance Theatre of Harlem is a leading dance institution of unparalleled global acclaim, encompassing a world-class company, a professional studio school, a leading arts education program-Dancing Through Barriers®, and community engagement activities. Each component of Dance Theatre of Harlem carries deep commitment towards enriching the lives of young people and adults around the world through the arts. Founded in 1969 by Arthur Mitchell and…

Chautauqua Speaks: Laughter & Play: An Evolutionary Perspective on the Healing Power of Comedy

Lecture Description:Join us for an interactive presentation the combines science with comic interludes. Allison presents recent scientific findings about the importance of play while also demonstrating laughter yoga and improv games. Up until recently, there was very little scientific research about play and laughter. One of the surprising discoveries is that nearly all other mammals play, and many display laughter. We’ll explore various…

Lara Downes and John McWhorter

Lara Downes and John McWhorter: Chautauqua Institution Lecture Series

Visionary American pianist and scholar Lara Downes is joined by fellow American scholar and linguist John McWhorter for a musical-conversation to discuss the role of American music as a joyful noise, even in the hardest times — the songs that have chased our cares away even in times of hardship, crisis and wartime, to remind us of the importance of “harmonizing together.” This program is part of Downes’ series,…

Terry Buchwald at Cabana Sam's

Catch Terry Buchwald at Cabana Sam's Aug. 25.

Lara Downes and Kurt Elling

Get Happy with Lara Downes and Kurt Elling at Chautauqua Institution

Pianist and cultural visionary Lara Downes has been called “A musical ray of hope” by NBC News. Vocalist Kurt Elling, whom The Guardian dubbed “a kind of Sinatra with superpowers,” joins Downes in a special concert called GET HAPPY, celebrating 250 years of American music as a joyful noise, even in the hardest times. The duo shares beloved songs that have chased our cares away even in times of hardship, crisis, and…

Dunkirk Farmers Market

The Dunkirk Farmers Market, sponsored by Refresco, starts June 10 and will continue every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. through October 7 at the Dunkirk Senior Center Pavilion. For more information, contact E.J. Hayes at (716) 366-9876.

Henry Louis Gates Jr

Henry Louis Gates Jr.: Chautauqua Institution Lecture Series

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. is the Alphonse Fletcher University professor and director of the Hutchins Center for African & African American Research at Harvard University. The Emmy and Peabody Award-winning filmmaker, literary scholar, journalist, cultural critic and institution builder has produced and hosted an array of documentary films and published numerous books. Gates joins the Chautauqua Lecture Series during this week on “The…

Music in the Green Village Green Park Mayville June 17 July 22 August 26

Music in the Green

Erie Street comes alive with live music, open businesses, and street vendors for an evening supporting local shops and exploring uptown Mayville. Visitors are invited to stroll Erie Street, browse local businesses, and enjoy street vendors throughout the evening while discovering everything uptown has to offer. Live Music Lineup: 5:30–7:30 pm Kokomo Time Band. Bring friends for a summer evening downtown.

Music at the Point Sunset Series

The Music at the Point Sunset Concert Series sponsored by Southern Tier Environments for Living, Inc. (STEL) and Lawley Insurance will perform on the following Wednesday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m. at Point Gratiot Park: July 8 - FootSteps July 15 - Backlog July 22 - Two Towns (STEL VIP Night) July 29 - Ion Sky August 5 - Zen City August 12 - Astro Galaxy Sound August 19 - The Living Room Jam Band (Lawley Insurance VIP Night) August 26 –…

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