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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The Signal Hill Chapter, National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, of Barrington will be holding a Free Genealogy Workshop ...
Interfaith Leadership, Engaging Faith and Philosophical Diversity in the 21st Century.
Let our Sherlock shine at this old-fashioned "whodunnit" murder mystery event. With the crime scene set at our mansion, you'll be introduced to some new friends - or suspects - as you work your way through the clues to solve the case.
Barrington Hills artist Carol Foster specializes in original oil paintings of nature and pets. You may have seen her work displayed in local businesses, libraries and Art in Nature, where she won Best in Show in 2016.
Come hear some of Barrington's most talented young musicians in an instrumental program featuring the Institute's advanced string ensembles, soloists and repertoire groups. With elementary through high school students, and BMI instructors.
Enjoy a holiday evening with Barrington's Ron Hawking at Barrington's White House.
Chicago's award winning singer-entertainer and Barrington resident makes his debut appearance at Barrington's White House this Christmas with his critically acclaimed show, Home for the Holidays.
These world-renowned, award-winning musicians and sisters return to their childhood home of Barrington to share their amazing musical gifts together at Barrington's White House.
Come in from the cold and enjoy some holiday treats! Historical docents will be stationed throughout the House, which will be beautifully decorated for the season.
Dancers express the joy of the season through their unique artistry featuring song and dance. You'll see excerpts from The Nutcracker, some dancing Christmas packages, maybe a sing-a-long or even a dance-a-long!
Join Barrington’s most prolific singer-songwriter as he shares his unique fusion of folk, pop and rock. He’ll perform songs from his most ...
Join Barrington’s most prolific singer-songwriter as he shares his unique fusion of folk, pop and rock. He’ll perform songs from his most ...
An Invitation to Self-Expression Through Color Through her intricate and colorful work, this French-born artist pays homage to her industrial designer father’s ...
TesserAct will take you back to Grover’s Corners, New Hampshire in the early 1900s with the heartwarming story of George and Emily’s ...
Aging Thoughtfully: Conversations About Retirement, Romance, Wrinkles & Regret How can we age well? Join this lively conversation between Martha Nussbaum, the ...
Complimentary wine reception following the performance! Recognized for its virtuosity, exuberant performance style and often-daring repertory choices, this Grammy- and award-winning quartet ...
Enjoy these vibrant abstract works in oil, acrylic, pastels and pencil. Freeman describes the process of mixing and layering color as “raw ...
Come out to listen to the brilliant sound of this award-winning student jazz ensemble. They'll perform classic and new jazz favorites. Good ...
Hear an entertaining, popular history presentation on the lives of the Lords Barrington of England and how our community obtained its name. ...
Share the personal account of the last U.S. Army prisoner captured during the Vietnam War. Beyond the torment and pain of his ...
***THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT*** Harnessing the Microbiome and Immunity for Human Healt Imagine using the body’s natural abilities to prevent diseases ...
Powers, leading bass-baritone of the Metropolitan Opera, transforms with costumes and props into some of opera’s most notorious villains, performing arias from ...
Inspired! Journeys to Artistic Self-Discovery Inspired by the great Impressionists, nature’s beauty and the joy of living, these talented fine artists exhibit ...
This talented, community-minded ensemble is performing as a fundraising concert for the People’s Music School of Chicago, which provides free music education ...
Fashion Designers to be Featured in Cynthia Rowley Pop-Up Shop Have you ever dreamt of entering a design competition like Project Runway? ...
Join Parents Circle Families Forum's bereaved members, Robi Damelin and Najwa Saadeh as they share their stories of loss and their unique ...
Be amazed by the artistry! Gruca is an exciting guitarist who possesses powerful musical interpretation and complete technical command over his instrument. ...
Barrington's White House will feature a Cynthia Rowley Pop-Up Shop. A favorite among celebrities and high-profile influencers alike, Rowley has signature shops ...
Barrington's White House will feature a Cynthia Rowley Pop-Up Shop. A favorite among celebrities and high-profile influencers alike, Rowley has signature shops ...
Cynthia Rowley sweeps into Barrington for a Champagne and Dessert Welcome Reception in her honor. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to mingle ...
Barrington's White House will feature a Cynthia Rowley Pop-Up Shop. A favorite among celebrities and high-profile influencers alike, Rowley has signature shops ...
Cynthia Rowley will host an hour-long "Conversation with Cynthia Rowley" at Barrington's White House. Cynthia has appeared on America's Next Top Model, Project ...
Join us for a Cocktail and Dinner Party with Fashion Powerhouse, Author and Entrepreneur Cynthia Rowley. 7:00pm Cocktails, 8:15 Dinner. Cocktail Attire ...
Barrington, Illinois: The Horses Never Left Take a ride with historian Barbara Benson and photographer and filmmaker Robert McGinley, President of the ...
Two hundred years ago the people of Illinois had a big reason to celebrate! They celebrated becoming the 21st state of the ...
Amarins Wierdsma, along with colleagues from Ravinia's Steans Institute, will perform at Barrington's White House. Amarins is the daughter of clarinetist Nancy ...
Agnes Krueger Scholarship recipients will present solo musical works at Barrington’s White House on July 26th, 7:30pm, each of the recipients have been recognized for their musical talent.
Join us on Wednesday, July 25, 7:00pm when we will announce our 2018 Fall Cultural Season Events. Be among the very first ...
Ever wonder how an artist creates a painting? Now you can watch artists in action. Plein air artists – including Mort Luby, ...
Join us in honoring this talented and prolific Barrington photographer and videographer! Thomas will display decades of photographic and video pieces that ...
View some of Thomas’ favorite pieces and most important philanthropic works in this gallery exhibition. Come also to hear Thomas share how ...
As Barrington White House’s inaugural violin virtuoso, Rachel Barton Pine returns for a homecoming performance in our intimate ballroom. Be amazed by ...
Pulitzer Prize winning author and Northwestern Professor Emeritus Garry Wills, Ph.D., will be joined by a panel of Barrington area ministers to ...
A fabulous opportunity to learn about the largest and most extensive museum of American art in the country. The Crystal Bridges Museum, ...
Your art night out! Each 3rd Thursday features a local artist exhibition with works for sale, with complimentary hors d’ oeuvres On ...
Join the singing and dancing adventures of three wacky witches, a level-headed broom and some mischievous elves as they transform Barrington's White ...
SOLD OUT Be in the room where it happens! On the heels of the Hamilton Broadway show and biography, Rinella brings Alexander’s ...
Your art night out! Each 3rd Thursday features a local artist exhibition with works for sale, with complimentary hors d’ oeuvres On ...
Join us on Saturday, December 1, for our Holiday Open House. The Open House is from 11:00am – 2:00pm and we will ...
The Queen Bee’s are an all-female improve group from the Chicago suburbs. Become part of the show as the Queen B's use ...
Give the gift of an original piece of art from the artists of the Barrington Cultural Arts Center (BCAC) this holiday season. ...
Back by popular demand, Barrington resident and Chicago award-winning singer Ron Hawking returns with his critically acclaimed show, Home for the Holidays. ...
Back by popular demand, Barrington resident and Chicago award-winning singer Ron Hawking returns with his critically acclaimed show, Home for the Holidays. ...
World-renowned, award-winning musicians and sisters Marta and Ani return home to Barrington to perform once again at our White House. In demand ...
Performers from Dancewerks Dance Studio, The Parker Playhouse and The Entertainers, express the joy of the season through their unique artistry featuring ...
Barrington’s White House is pleased to present a world premier reading of a full-length play called "The Abuelas," written by Saint Anne’s ...
“A gifted virtuoso...brought out transparency and emotional intensity with tender aplomb. Finger-busting writing seemed not to daunt him in the slightest.” SAN ...
Vision 2020: What Leaders See for the Future and the Foundations that Ground Us Through the Ages Warm up at the ...
Panel Discussion by World-Leading Chicago Area Physicians and Scientists Physicians from Northwestern University and University of Illinois at Chicago are leading the ...
Solo Acoustic Singer/Songwriter and Recording Artist One of Barrington’s own, Pat McKillen returns after last year’s sold-out performances. Get a “sneak peek” ...
Solo Acoustic Singer/Songwriter and Recording Artist One of Barrington’s own, Pat McKillen returns after last year’s sold-out performances. Get a “sneak peek” ...
Impressions in Light and Color – Gale and Thomas Trausch This husband and wife team from Woodstock share their special visions of ...
Christopher Woods, PhD, Director of the Oriental Institute, offers a presentation that will introduce the Barrington community to the Oriental Institute of ...
Join the Signal Hill Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution for a genealogy workshop. Learn how to start the process ...
Greed and Gold: Facts and Legends about Midas and the Ancient Phrygians Sunday March 10, 3:00 p.m. Theo van den Hout, PhD, ...
Time to Cure your Saxophobia! Featuring soloist Jan Baker, D. Mus., Lyric Opera with special honored guest attendee Fredrick L. Hemke, American ...
Starting with Plein Air Painters of Chicago, Lee’s self-directed art training came mainly from workshops and learning on his own. He strives ...
Egyptologist Foy Scalf, PhD, Head of Research Archives and Head of the Integrated Database Project "The ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead" ...
Kiersten Neumann, PhD, Curator, Research Associate and Communications Associate from the rule of Cyrus the Great to the fall of the Achaemenid ...
Paying attention is an endless occupation, says the watercolor artist Jane Christino. “We all look at the world around us, but what ...
As a part of our April in Paris month, the Barrington Cultural Commission invites you to join us for a Reception to ...
Recognized for its virtuosity, exuberant performance style, and often-daring repertory choices, over the past two decades the Pacifica Quartet has achieved international ...
After his acclaimed Churchill performances, Keaton returns to bring to life one of America’s most colorful and controversial figures—Truman Capote—in “TRU,” a ...
Barrington’s own Barbara Benson brings the past to life! Hear the stories of some of the most notable and interesting people who ...