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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English Madrigal Concert

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

The award-winning BHS Madrigal ensemble will perform a variety of Medieval and holiday tunes in a Renaissance-themed event, complete with elaborate costuming. ...

Free

Barrington’s White House Christmas Carol Sing-a-Long

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

No singing experience required! Bring the entire family and sing along with your favorite traditional carols. It’s a fun and interactive afternoon ...

Courageous Conversations: Dr. Robin DiAngelo

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

Guided by national expert and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Robin DiAngelo, let’s learn about the way race and class shape ...

Barrington Town Warming

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

Join us for the 3rd Annual Barrington Town-Warming – a re-creation of the robust discussions held in Barrington during the Depression era. ...

A Conversation with Chicago Bears Legend Gary Fencik

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

Just in time for the Super Bowl, get ready to relive the 1985 Bears run for glory with Barrington High School graduate ...

Courageous Conversations: Confronting Prejudice

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

How should we respond to discrimination when we encounter it? How do we respectfully correct misinformation or stereotypes we may hear at ...

Pat McKillen in Concert

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

Back for one night only! Barrington’s wildly popular singer-songwriter Pat McKillen returns to the White House, where he’ll showcase his distinct blend ...

Dr. Keith Fargo, The Alzheimer’s Association

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

“The Latest Clinical Trial Results and Future Treatment for Alzheimer’s” Presented in partnership with Barrington Area Council on Aging (BACOA). Program Benefactor: ...

“Daily Life in Pharaonic and Graeco-Roman Egypt”

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

Did you know that under ancient Egyptian law, women had the same rights as men? Or that married couples could divorce? Brian ...

Free

Courageous Conversations: Challenging Separation

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

The demographic maps are clear: we sort ourselves geographically and socially based on race & class. Where we live and spend our ...

Llewellyn Sanchez-Werner Classical Piano

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

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED Back by popular demand!  After a mesmerizing concert at Barrington’s White House in 2019, the “poetic and ...

Free

The Gryphon Trio Violin, Cello, Piano

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

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED Forget everything you thought you knew about traditional chamber music! With an appetite for discovery and creative ...

Free

Courageous Conversations: Fostering Belonging

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

How can we reduce polarization, resolve conflict, and ensure everyone’s story is heard and valued? Let’s talk about bridge-building and peacemaking to ...

Duo YUMENO A Fusion of Japanese Classical and Western Music

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

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED The dynamic, New York-based duo of Yoko Reikano Kimura and Hikaru Tamaki creates a fusion of sound ...

Free

Courageous Conversations: Paying it Forward

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

How does our spending and giving align with our values? How can we be more conscientious consumers and investors? How can we ...

Singer-Songwriter Pat McKillen Live Online

Thank you to everyone who has registered for tonight's Virtual Arts and Culture event with Pat McKillen LIVE at Barrington's White House. Due ...

Free

Courageous Conversations: Practicing Courage

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

Join us for the final (virtual!) session of A Year of Courageous Conversations, where we share learnings, pledges & commitments for fostering ...

Geneva Barbershop Quartet Online

The Geneva Barbershop Quartet is known for its remarkable barbershop blend and toe-tapping songs. They’ll be singing old-time favorites and recognizable tunes ...

Free

4th of July Presentation: 11 am, 4 pm, and 7 pm

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

Join us on July 4th at 11 am, 4 pm, and 7 pm for our hour-and-a-half Independence Day presentation! Click here to ...

Jazz Cabaret Series

Now’s your chance to watch local jazz enthusiasts perform in an “open mic” setting! The premiere of this series is Thursday, August ...

Free

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

2nd Thursdays Jazz Cabaret Series

Join us each 2nd Thursday as local jazz enthusiasts perform in an “open mic” setting during our new Jazz Cabaret series. Brought ...

Free

“Paint the Town Barrington” 4th Annual Plein Air Event

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

The Barrington Cultural Commission presents the 4th annual “Paint the Town Barrington” Plein Air outdoor painting event. Enjoy artists from throughout Chicagoland ...

Free

Scott Stantis: Editorial Cartoonist

Renowned Chicago Tribune editorial cartoonist will present many of his past editorial and political cartoons and discuss the upcoming 2020 election. Scott ...

2nd Thursdays Jazz Cabaret Series

Join us each 2nd Thursday as local jazz enthusiasts perform in an “open mic” setting during our new Jazz Cabaret series. Brought ...

Free

Oil Painters of America Artists

3rd Thursdays Virtual Art Night Out Series Konrad F. Hack received his B.F.A. degree from the Art Institute of Chicago and University ...

Free

2nd Thursdays Jazz Cabaret Series

Join us each 2nd Thursday as local jazz enthusiasts perform in an “open mic” setting during our new Jazz Cabaret series. Brought ...

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 ...

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

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

Free

Chris Walz Bluegrass Players

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

Chris Walz and his acclaimed Bluegrass Players from the Old Town School of Folk Music perform on the White House Front Porch ...

Free

Geneva Barbershop Quartet

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

We invite you to join us on the front lawn for the Geneva Barbershop Quartet as this energetic group performs its old-time ...

Free

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 ...

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