CULTURAL & COMMUNITY EVENTS

Barrington’s White House offers outstanding performances and cultural events. Each season, we’ll host some of the most renowned artists and speakers in the world. For ticketing information, see the calendar below.

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Poetry Reading

The Barrington Cultural Commission is sponsoring a Poetry Reading, a program of 10 poems by local poets, aired from Barrington’s White House ...

Free

Meet the Real Mae West – Afternoon Show

“You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.” Depression-era vaudeville and Broadway star Mae West shattered box ...

Meet the Real Mae West – Evening Show

“You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.” Depression-era vaudeville and Broadway star Mae West shattered box ...

Becoming Courageous

Join Courageous Conversations hosts Dr. Rev. Zina Jacque & Jessica Green for a virtual gathering to meditate on the moment, celebrate our collective power, ...

Free

4th Annual Barrington Town-Warming

What Now? Looking Ahead to the Post-Pandemic World The Barrington Cultural Commission is pleased to announce its keynote speakers and panelists for ...

Former Cubs Announcer Len Kasper

Join us as Len Kasper, who has just begun his new post with the Chicago White Sox, regales our audience with tales from his ...

Cubs Hall of Fame Pitcher Fergie Jenkins

Barrington’s White House is pleased to feature a presentation by legendary Chicago Cubs pitcher and Cy Young Award winner Fergie Jenkins. This ...

2nd Thursdays Jazz Cabaret Series POSTPONED

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO MAY 13th   Live streamed from Barrington’s White House, watch local jazz enthusiasts perform in an ...

Free

“How Ike Led” with Susan Eisenhower

Celebrate President’s Day by learning about the principles behind former U.S. President and General Dwight David “Ike” Eisenhower’s biggest decisions. Diane Bergan ...

2nd Thursdays Jazz Cabaret Series

Live streamed from Barrington’s White House, watch local jazz enthusiasts perform in an “open mic” setting during our popular 2nd Thursdays Jazz ...

Free

Llewellyn Sanchez-Werner, Classical Piano

Barrington’s White House perennial favorite Llewellyn Sanchez-Werner returns for a breathtaking virtual performance this spring. The young piano virtuoso will feature Ravel's ...

2nd Thursdays Jazz Cabaret Series

Live streamed from Barrington’s White House, watch local jazz enthusiasts perform in an “open mic” setting during our popular 2nd Thursdays Jazz ...

Free

Harper College President Dr. Avis Proctor

Dr. Avis Proctor, President of William Rainey Harper College, will provide insights on the state of higher education today. Dr. Proctor has ...

Rachel Barton Pine, Violin

Renowned violinist Rachel Barton Pine returns to Barrington’s White House in 2021! In both art and life, violinist Rachel Barton Pine has ...

The Poetry Hour

Back by popular demand! The Barrington Cultural Commission presents a series of poetry readings submitted and read by local citizens on Thursday, ...

Free

Dancing with Pizazz

The musical genius of George Gershwin and Cole Porter comes alive through the musical synthesis of the Jazz Pizazz trio (soprano Kimberly ...

2nd Thursdays Jazz Cabaret Series

Enjoy local jazz enthusiasts performing in an “open mic” setting during our very popular 2nd Thursdays Jazz Cabaret series. Local talent will ...

Free

Celebration of Barrington Service

Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United States

Celebration of Barrington Service Rev. Dr. Zina Jacque & Rev. Jeanne Hanson, M.Div Please join us as we celebrate our beloved Pastors ...

Paddy Homan Presents Traditional Irish Music

Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United States

Join us for a special performance from Irish tenor and storyteller Paddy Homan, star of the hit PBS one-man show "I Am ...

Stephanie Block and Friends, String Sextet

Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United States

Formed in the midst of the pandemic by friends and colleagues from Los Angeles and Miami, Barrington native Stephanie Block brings together ...

Courageous Conversations: Fall 2021 Season Pass

Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United States

How do we foster greater inclusion & belonging in our communities? Join hosts Rev. Dr. Zina Jacque and Jessica Green for the ...

Holiday Open House

Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United States

Stop by the beautifully decorated White House on Saturday, December 4 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Get into the holiday spirit with free refreshments, ...

Courageous Conversations Spring 2022 Season Pass

Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United States

Join us Second Wednesdays 7pm at Barrington's White House (& online!) How do we foster greater inclusion and belonging in our community? ...

“I Knew I Was in Trouble When…” Storytelling Event

Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United States

This fun storytelling event uses a family-friendly version of the popular “Moth Radio Hour” as its model. Award-winning professional storyteller Megan Wells ...

Courageous Conversations: Reckoning with the History of Slavery

Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United States

“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it,” said George Santayana. Join host Jessica Green at Barrington’s White House ...

Courageous Conversations: Gathering for the People’s Supper

Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United States

After the 2016 Presidential Election, The People's Supper hosted over 2,000 suppers in 135 communities nationwide to bring people together across difference. ...

Stories of Survival Exhibit & Interactive Virtual Survivor Stories

Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United States

Presented by Kim Duchossois, Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center, and Northern Trust Stories of Survival Exhibit Information: This extremely powerful exhibit ...

Understanding the Holocaust Through Film

Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United States

A multitude of films since the end of World War II have exposed the harsh realities of genocide and emphasized the strength ...

What Does Your Faith Say About Belonging to Each Other?

Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United States

Join Courageous Community to explore how to nourish a culture of belonging As we work to nourish a culture of belonging in ...

Steen Metz… Never Forget

Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United States

A Survivor of the Holocaust Shares His Story Mr. Steen Metz, a Barrington resident and survivor of the Holocaust, tells his story ...

The Inaugural Community Holiday Tea

Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United States

Join us for the Inaugural Community Holiday Tea at Barrington’s White House. Create a new holiday tradition with a city-inspired, sophisticated, adults-only ...

An Evening with Stephanie Land of MAID (Netflix Series)

Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United States

Join Courageous Community to explore how to nourish a culture of belonging Everyday, families are experiencing food and housing insecurity in America. ...

Community Christmas Carol Sing-a-Long with Nancie Tobison

Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United States

A favorite family tradition to put you into the holiday spirit!  Visit Barrington’s White House and sing along with your favorite traditional ...

Community Christmas Carol Sing-a-Long with Nancie Tobison

Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United States

A favorite family tradition to put you into the holiday spirit!  Visit Barrington’s White House and sing along with your favorite traditional ...

Belonging Begins in The Body

Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United States

Join Courageous Community to explore how to nourish a culture of belonging “I dreamed about a culture of belonging," wrote bell hooks. ...

Barrington Health & Wellness Summit

Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United States

Presented by Kim Duchossois and Advocate Good Shepherd Smart Farm The Barrington Health & Wellness Summit will gather leading experts from all ...

Courageous Conversations: Breaking Barriers, with Ali Stroker

Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United States

Join Courageous Conversations at Barrington's White House  When Ali Stroker won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for ...

Elgin Symphony Orchestra Concert

Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United States

It has been brought to our attention that a concert being marketed for tonight at Citizen’s Park in Barrington lists a performance ...

Paint the Town Barrington: Public Reception & Art Sale

Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United States

Enjoy the outdoor painting from October 6 - 14, the Public Reception on October 14, and Art Sale on October 15 Just ...

7th Barrington Town-Warming with Keynote Speaker Mike Pompeo

Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United States

“Intelligence: Artificial, Political, Central” This year’s Barrington Town-Warming theme focuses on artificial, political, and central intelligence, with a keynote talk by former ...

Lunch & Learn: Smart Travel with Expert Janette Tepas

Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United States

Join Janette Tepas, an expert tour manager, for insider travel tips and insights into exploring both local and international destinations Barrington’s White ...

Barrington District 220 Secondary Arts Showcase

Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United States

Celebrate 50 Years of Fine Arts in Barrington 220 As part of Barrington 220's #unifiedfor50 theme, District 220 is hosting a secondary ...

My Jazzy Valentine with Ron Hawking

Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United States

Perennial BWH favorite Ron Hawking returns with a jazzy Valentine’s Day performance from the heart Bring your sweetie and don’t miss a ...

My Jazzy Valentine with Ron Hawking

Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United States

Perennial BWH favorite Ron Hawking returns with a jazzy Valentine’s Day performance from the heart. Bring your sweetie and don’t miss a ...

Pat McKillen in Concert

Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United States

Back for one night only! Pat McKillen showcases his distinct blend of passion-infused folk and rock, playing selections from songs spanning a ...

Barrington Health & Wellness Summit

Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United States

Presented by Kim Duchossois, Advocate Good Shepherd Smart Farm, & Ascension Healthcare The Barrington Health & Wellness Summit will gather leading experts ...

Chicago a cappella Presents “A Cambridge Concert”

Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United States

The stunning vocal group Chicago a cappella sings English choral masterworks inspired by Cambridge University Inspired by a sabbatical to Cambridge University ...

A Tribute to Pulitzer Prize-Winning Composer Bernard Rands

Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United States

Renowned British-American composer Bernard Rands will celebrate his 90th birthday with a musical celebration at Barrington’s White House Renowned British-American composer Bernard ...

A City-Inspired Jazz Brunch

Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United States

Enjoy a scrumptious brunch while you listen to jazz standards at our second annual, City-Inspired Jazz Brunch. Celebrate the luck ‘o the ...

Third Thursdays Art Night Out: Jerell Meyer and Fred Moss

Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United States

Join us for Third Thursdays Art Night Out featuring portraiture by Jerell Meyer and landscape oils by Fred Moss Artist Jerell Meyer ...

Travel Tales & Misadventures: An Evening of Storytelling

Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United States

Celebrated professional storyteller Megan Wells again headlines our popular storytelling evening with a program titled Travel Tales & Misadventures Megan and selected ...

Third Thursdays Art Night Out: Karen Sako

Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United States

Enjoy a wonderful night out enjoying the oil paintings of artist Karen Sako “Nature's Abstractions: A Colorful Journey through Oil and Cold ...

Afternoon Tea with Chicago Pioneer Juliette Kinzie

Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United States

Enjoy a delightful tea followed by an engaging presentation from Betsey Means Performer Betsey Means of WomenLore will portray Juliette Kinzie, a ...

An Evening of Improv with Chicago’s Second City

Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United States

Experience the iconic Second City improv troupe in the intimate setting of Barrington’s White House A wonderful opportunity to experience improvised comedy ...

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