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 ...
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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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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 ...
“Remembering Route 66” with Leslie Goddard – Afternoon Show
Route 66: The name evokes images of gas stations, mom-and-pop motels, quirky attractions, and adventure on the open road. In this nostalgia-packed ...
“Remembering Route 66” with Leslie Goddard – Evening Show
Route 66: The name evokes images of gas stations, mom-and-pop motels, quirky attractions, and adventure on the open road. In this nostalgia-packed ...
Courageous Conversations: Love, Anger & Apology
Whether intended or not, our nation is wounded. How do we acknowledge, apologize and repair, both personally & collectively? Join hosts Rev. ...
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
Virtual Bridal Open House
Recently engaged? Congratulations! Getting married is the celebration of your love story, and even during these uncertain times, we don’t think your ...
“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 ...
Courageous Conversations: Calling In & Calling Out?
When we encounter people who reveal biased attitudes or behaviors, what do we do? Do we "call them in" for conversation, or ...
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 ...
Expressions in Oils: The Collections of Frankie Johnson 3rd Thursdays Art Night Out Series
Artist Frankie Johnson explores the dynamics of light and color in oils, using a variety of subjects as her inspiration, including figurative, ...
Free
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
Quinn Welder, Rising Stars 2020 Vocal Competition Winner
Quinn Welder is a senior at Crystal Lake Central High School, where he performs in the school's various choirs and musicals. In ...
Courageous Conversations: Prioritizing Disability Inclusion
When designing or participating in community experiences, do you consider access for all abilities? What does it mean to think intersectionally about ...
Double Vision: Pastel Landscapes by Kathleen Newman and Julie Skoda 3rd Thursdays Art Night Out Series
Join this dynamic duo as they present an exhibition of pastels exploring the language of painting through the vision of two artists. ...
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 ...
Courageous Conversations: Pursuing Health Equity
The disproportionate impacts of the COVID pandemic have revealed health and wealth disparities now impossible to ignore. What are the social determinants ...
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
Old World-Inspired Classical Fine Art by Diane Hynes 3rd Thursdays Art Night Out Series
Diane Hynes’ passion, classical training, and unique ability to capture the likeness and personality of her subjects give her art an old-world ...
Free
Chris Walz Bluegrass Players
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesChris Walz and his acclaimed Bluegrass Players from the Old Town School of Folk Music perform on the White House Front Porch ...
Free
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 StatesCelebration of Barrington Service Rev. Dr. Zina Jacque & Rev. Jeanne Hanson, M.Div Please join us as we celebrate our beloved Pastors ...
Geneva Barbershop Quartet
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesWe 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 StatesJoin 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 StatesFormed 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 StatesHow do we foster greater inclusion & belonging in our communities? Join hosts Rev. Dr. Zina Jacque and Jessica Green for the ...
Courageous Conversations: Seeing No Stranger: Diversity Over Division
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesAs we mark the 20th anniversary of 9/11 and look ahead to a multicultural future, what are we learning about American diversity ...
The American String Quartet Commemorates the 20th Anniversary of 9/11
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesThe New York-based and internationally acclaimed American String Quartet returns to Barrington’s White House to mark the 20th anniversary of September 11th ...
3rd Thursdays Art Night Out: “Nature Revealed” with Jackie Smith
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesOil painter Jackie Kerr Smith, who presents “Nature Revealed,” has been painting portraits, still lifes and landscapes in oil for over 25 ...
William Florian Presents “Those Were the Days: The Spirit and Songs of the ‘60s and ‘70s”
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesThrough song, stories, and humor, William Florian presents "Those Were the Days," an upbeat journey of America's greatest folk and pop songs ...
The Shedd Aquarium: Authoring Chicago’s Water Story
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesMaking an Impact on Lake Michigan and the Chicago River with President and CEO Dr. Bridget C. Coughlin Join Dr. Bridget C. ...
Aligning Charitable Giving with Your Values and Passions: An Interactive Presentation by Local Philanthropic Experts
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesWondering how your donations will be impacted by the new tax codes? Interested in planned giving but not sure which option is ...
Free
“Paint the Town Barrington” 5th Annual Plein Air Artists’ Reception
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesJust as the artists of Paris have done for hundreds of years, local artists will paint “Plein Air” (outdoors in the open ...
Courageous Conversations: Befriending Radical Disagreement
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesHow can friendships open our minds and expand our thinking? When Matthew Stevenson invited white nationalist R. Derek Black to Shabbat dinner, ...
2nd Thursdays Jazz Cabaret
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesEnjoy an in-person cabaret-like experience or watch virtually as Barrington’s White House presents jazz enthusiasts performing their favorite tunes in an “open ...
Race, Equity, and Cultural Diversity Initiatives with District 220’s Nate Rouse
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesBarrington School District 220’s first-ever Director of Equity, Race, and Cultural Diversity Initiatives will give our community an overview of the district’s ...
3rd Thursdays Art Night Out: Old World-Inspired Classical Fine Art with Diane Hynes
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesDiane Hynes’s passion, classical training, and unique ability to capture the likeness and personality of her subjects give her art an old-world ...
“The Transformative Power of Higher Education” with DePaul University President Dr. A. Gabriel Esteban
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesDePaul is a private university with a very public mission: to give people of all backgrounds the opportunity to earn a high-quality ...
“Change the World: Invest in Women and Girls” with Catherine Bertini
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesThe presenter has cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. We will let you know if we are able to reschedule.
Courageous Conversations: Minding How Media Shapes Our Minds
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesAre we aware of how much media influences our thinking? How can we stop the spread of misinformation and polarization? Join hosts ...
2nd Thursdays Jazz Cabaret
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesEnjoy an in-person cabaret-like experience or watch virtually as Barrington’s White House presents jazz enthusiasts performing their favorite tunes in an “open ...
Soprano Michelle Areyzaga: “The Killer B’s: Brahms, Barber, Bernstein & Beyond”
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesAs a coveted performer with a diverse repertoire, American soprano Michelle Areyzaga (alongside her pianist and collaborator Dana Brown) is held in ...
3rd Thursdays Art Night Out: Expressions in Oils: The Collections of Frankie Johnson
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesArtist Frankie Johnson explores the dynamics of light and color in oils, using a variety of subjects as her inspiration, including figurative, ...
Holiday Open House
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesStop 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: Losing and Finding Faith
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesPastor, liturgist, writer and podcast host Aaron Niequist has been exploring how to hold on to faith when the church is burning down. How ...
2nd Thursdays Jazz Cabaret
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesEnjoy an in-person cabaret-like experience or watch virtually as Barrington’s White House presents jazz enthusiasts performing their favorite tunes in an “open ...
“Carols Near and Far: A Global Holiday Celebration” with Bella Voce Camerata
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesJoin the Bella Voce Camerata for a joyful journey around the globe this holiday season. Enjoy familiar and new carols including “Stille Nacht” from ...
Conserving Beauty: A CFC Celebration of the Arts
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesThis art show, the last event of Citizens for Conservation's 50th anniversary year, will showcase the accomplished work of various CFC volunteers ...
Christmas Carol Sing-a-Long with Nancie Tobison
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesThe family tradition we started in 2019 is back again in 2021! Visit Barrington’s White House and sing along with your favorite ...
Christmas Carol Sing-a-Long with Nancie Tobison
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesSecond show added! Due to the popularity of our annual Christmas Carol Sing-a-Long, we have now added a second show on Sunday, ...
Courageous Conversations Spring 2022 Season Pass
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesJoin us Second Wednesdays 7pm at Barrington's White House (& online!) How do we foster greater inclusion and belonging in our community? ...
Courageous Conversations: Finding Ourselves in Each Other’s Stories
OnlineHow can we honor each other's stories? Might we better hear and believe lived experiences that are different from our own? Join ...
5th Annual Barrington Town-Warming with Keynote Speaker Robert Gates
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesJoin us for the 5th Annual Barrington Town-Warming – a re-creation of the robust discussions held in Barrington during the Depression era. ...
Courageous Conversations: Fostering Belonging For Different Abilities
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesHow can we foster inclusion and belonging for different abilities? Join hosts Rev. Dr. Zina Jacque and Jessica Green at Barrington’s White ...
POSTPONED: Ron Hawking Swings & Sings “His Way” Friday Night Show
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesTHIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. MORE DETAILS COMING SOON. Grab your favorite valentine and swing on by Barrington’s White House to hear ...
POSTPONED: Ron Hawking Swings & Sings “His Way” Saturday Night Show
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesTHIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. MORE DETAILS COMING SOON. Grab your favorite valentine and swing on by Barrington’s White House to hear ...
Courageous Conversations: Uncovering Hidden Violence Against Women
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesThe pandemic has been especially challenging for women and children who are not safe at home — and our community is not ...
2nd Thursdays Jazz Cabaret Series
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesEnjoy an in-person cabaret-like experience or watch virtually as Barrington’s White House presents jazz enthusiasts performing their favorite tunes in an “open ...
“I Knew I Was in Trouble When…” Storytelling Event
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesThis fun storytelling event uses a family-friendly version of the popular “Moth Radio Hour” as its model. Award-winning professional storyteller Megan Wells ...
Katherine Beck, Lyric Opera Ryan Center Mezzo Soprano
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesKnown for her warmth, flexibility, honesty, and flair in works by Handel, Rossini, Mozart, and more, Katherine Beck will delight our audiences ...
3rd Thursdays Art Night Out: “Transparent by Nature” with Michael Ireland
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesWatercolorist Michael Ireland has participated in the creative process for over 50 years, beginning with his studies at the American Academy of ...
“Sophia Hayden Deserves Better”: A Play Reading by Stephanie Walker
Barrington's White House 145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, United StatesBarrington native and playwright Stephanie Walker brings a staged reading of her new play, “Sophia Hayden Deserves Better.” In 1891 a brilliant ...