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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Enjoy an in-person cabaret-like experience or watch virtually as Barrington’s White House presents jazz enthusiasts performing their favorite tunes in an “open ...
Marci Oleszkiewicz’s goal as an artist is to capture moments of life on canvas that convey beauty and wonder, joy and sorrow, ...
Two years ago COVID-19 upended life as we know it, exposing the strengths and weaknesses of every industry, including education. In this ...
Highly acclaimed jazz saxophonist Victor Goines assembles an all-star cast of jazz professionals as well as outstanding students from surrounding high schools ...
Over 100 years ago, John and Julia Robertson made Barrington’s White House their home. This historic tea event brings back the tradition ...
After the 2016 Presidential Election, The People's Supper hosted over 2,000 suppers in 135 communities nationwide to bring people together across difference. ...
Enjoy an in-person cabaret-like experience or watch virtually as Barrington’s White House presents jazz enthusiasts performing their favorite tunes in an “open ...
Due to unforeseen circumstances, “Surprising Facts about Higher Education" presented by Northwestern's Morton Schapiro is canceled for Sunday, May 15. At this ...
Artist and portrait photographer Al Buschauer has worked in Barrington for the past 33 years. In this exhibit, you will experience an ...
Back in-person following a 2020 Covid cancellation! After a mesmerizing concert at Barrington’s White House in 2019, the “poetic and electrifying” sounds ...
Kick off summer with fun for the whole family! Enjoy ice cream courtesy of BACOA, then a toe tapping live bluegrass set ...
Barrington Native & New York City Fashion Designer Cynthia Rowley is back in Barrington! On Wednesday, June 1, Cynthia Rowley’s clothing will ...
Meet Barrington Native & New York City Fashion Designer Cynthia Rowley in an intimate setting at Barrington’s White House. This daytime event ...
Cynthia Rowley Brings the Beach to Barrington for a Hamptons-inspired tented party in her honor. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to wear ...
Join Barrington’s White House for a Mid-Century Modern musical extravaganza! Stunning musicians William Powers (bass-baritone soloist), Michelle Areyzaga (soprano soloist), and Lyric ...
Back by popular demand! Acclaimed bluegrass multi-instrumentalist Chris Walz and his Bluegrass Boys join us once again after the Village of Barrington ...
A nationally acclaimed artist brings his life’s work to Barrington’s White House aiming to inspire and educate. Mort Luby paints watercolors and ...
Steve Puttrich is a unique combination of award-winning artist in oil and watercolor and an inspiring and successful instructor. During this 90-minute ...
Barrington-native Stephanie Block (viola) returns by popular demand to Barrington’s White House with fellow musician Clare Longendyke (piano). Praised as “exceptionally talented” ...
Barrington’s White House 2022–2023 season opens with a spectacular presentation by Grammy-nominated and world-renowned violinist Philippe Quint and accompanist Jun Cho. In ...
To kick off this season’s first 3rd Thursday Art Night Out, the nationally acclaimed and Chicago-based Oil Painters of America presents a ...
Just as the artists of Paris have done for hundreds of years, local artists will paint “Plein Air” (outdoors in the open ...
Third Coast Percussion presents an evening of music that will thrill both first-time concert-goers and contemporary music super fans alike. “Perspectives” invites ...
Painter Anita Maher and jewelry artist Lynn Rushing present a joint exhibit of their collections at this special 3rd Thursday Art Night ...
Professional storytellers Jim May and Megan Wells, along with a group of local storytellers, will entertain our audience with these Halloween-inspired, adult-focused ...
Presented by Kim Duchossois, Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center, and Northern Trust Stories of Survival Exhibit Information: This extremely powerful exhibit ...
A multitude of films since the end of World War II have exposed the harsh realities of genocide and emphasized the strength ...
Get into the spooky spirit of Halloween with a family-friendly chamber music concert from the Elgin Symphony Orchestra String Quartet. Through the ...
Join Courageous Community to explore how to nourish a culture of belonging As we work to nourish a culture of belonging in ...
Presented by Kim Duchossois, Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center, and Northern Trust Mr. Sam Harris, one of the youngest recorded survivors ...
A Survivor of the Holocaust Shares His Story Mr. Steen Metz, a Barrington resident and survivor of the Holocaust, tells his story ...
Joanne McDade, soprano, and Dr. Thomas Snydacker, saxophonist and faculty member at Northern Illinois University, will present a program of vocal and ...
Judy Skulborstad, an impressionist artist, and Barb Rydz Ross, an abstract artist, have been friends for over 20 years through their shared ...
Visit Santa at Barrington’s White House! As part of the Village’s Holiday Festival, stroll on over to enjoy the open house all ...
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 ...
“Love and joy come to you, and to you your wassail too…” In what has become a wonderful Barrington’s White House holiday ...
Join Courageous Community to explore how to nourish a culture of belonging Everyday, families are experiencing food and housing insecurity in America. ...
A favorite family tradition to put you into the holiday spirit! Visit Barrington’s White House and sing along with your favorite traditional ...
A favorite family tradition to put you into the holiday spirit! Visit Barrington’s White House and sing along with your favorite traditional ...
Join Courageous Community to explore how to nourish a culture of belonging “I dreamed about a culture of belonging," wrote bell hooks. ...
Join us for the 6th Annual Barrington Town-Warming to be held on Saturday, January 28, 2023. The Town-Warming is a re-creation of ...
During Black History Month, we celebrate the many ways Black culture has shaped American culture and influenced the world -- from food to ...
Perennial Valentine favorite Ron Hawking returns for two special shows this February. Grab your date, order a cocktail and let this Grammy-nominated ...
Perennial Valentine favorite Ron Hawking returns for two special shows this February. Grab your date, order a cocktail and let this Grammy-nominated ...
Presented by Kim Duchossois and Advocate Good Shepherd Smart Farm The Barrington Health & Wellness Summit will gather leading experts from all ...
World-renowned and Barrington-raised, the award-winning sister duo Marta and Ani Aznavoorian return home to Barrington to perform once again at our White ...
Back by popular demand — The language we use, and how we treat one another, matters deeply. When confronted with words or ...
Jazz standards come to life at Barrington’s White House at our first Jazz Brunch, where you’ll enjoy a scrumptious buffet brunch while ...
Cheryl Cook draws her artistic inspiration for her exhibit “Surrounded by Art,” from her vast experiences as an artist first at Hallmark ...
“We've Come a Long Way, Ladies!” is an interactive, multisensory experience that takes the audience back in time to the American Women's ...
Join Courageous Conversations at Barrington's White House When Ali Stroker won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for ...
Barrington's White House is excited to announce its newest "Lunch & Learn" cultural event series. Community members are invited to bring their ...
Inspired by her childhood home in one of the three Queen Anne “Sister Houses” on Lake Street in Barrington, playwright Stephanie Walker ...
Barrington artist Gail Collier celebrates the still life form with her colored pencil drawings that evoke the feelings and emotions of daily ...
Back for a third engagement, this always-enjoyable storytelling event uses a family-friendly version of the popular “Moth Radio Hour” as its model. ...
We are thrilled to present an unprecedented opportunity to experience Barrington’s own world-renowned lyric soprano Kallen Esperian in the intimate setting of ...
The 1920's are saturated with surprise, sequins, and murder! A fun and funny flapper named Flora tells us how fashion, crime, and ...
Barrington's White House is excited to announce its newest "Lunch & Learn" cultural event series. Community members are invited to bring their ...
Painting partners and friends Anna Toberman and Anita Maher, present this joint exhibit of portraits and oils. Anna Toberman creates portraits that ...
French Impressionism evokes images of delightfully painted Parisian cityscapes and the rural settings of the French countryside. Similarly, the extraordinary musicians of ...
Animated vocalists Michelle Areyzaga, soprano, and William Powers, baritone, perform Broadway film favorites from the 1950s and ‘60s. Love Broadway show tunes? ...
Three celebrated Chicago-area writers and professors discuss the joys, challenges, and struggles of becoming a writer. Three celebrated Chicago writers and longtime ...
The Barrington Cultural Commission presents a beautiful evening at Citizens Park listening to original poems presented by local poets. Bring your chairs, ...
The Chicago Brass Band Quintet performs traditional American patriotic tunes following the July 4th parade. Let freedom ring! Join us at Barrington’s ...
Prepare to be transported to the captivating realm of "Britfield & the Lost Crown," a gripping novel that has captured the hearts ...
Get to know the woman behind the royal images as historical actress Leslie Goddard portrays the life of Queen Elizabeth II. It ...
It has been brought to our attention that a concert being marketed for tonight at Citizen’s Park in Barrington lists a performance ...
The Míró Quartet presents “Poems & Prose: A Quartet Narrative,” which will be recorded for later broadcast on WFMT 98.7 classical radio. ...
This event has been canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. We hope to see you at the October 19th 3rd Thursday with Michael ...
Join farm owner Chris Yamamoto of Little Ducky Farm as he explores sustainable gardening Barrington’s White House is excited to continue its ...
Learn how to use mindfulness practices to manage daily stress with Northwestern University’s Dr. Inger Burnett-Ziegler. We all experience daily life stress ...
Join Barrington's Health & Wellness Summit as we discuss microgreens and mushrooms Barrington’s White House is excited to continue its “Lunch & ...
Enjoy the outdoor painting from October 6 - 14, the Public Reception on October 14, and Art Sale on October 15 Just ...
New York-based writer Richard Goodman discussed his popular book, a love story between a man and his garden in the South of ...
This Third Thursdays Art Night out features Chicago-based artist Michael Latala, who offers an effortless symphony of colors in his work. Chicago-based ...
Spend a Halloween-inspired evening hearing spooky tales from professional and amateur storytellers coached by Megan Wells. Back by popular demand! Scary storytelling ...
An afternoon of spine-tingling music for the whole family. A wonderful way to introduce younger audiences to the beauty of orchestral music. ...
Celebrate 50 years of fine arts in Barrington 220 schools with an engaging program featuring elementary students. In honor of Barrington 220's ...
Join Mosie Potts Himes of OMO Designs as she explores the art of entertaining elegantly Barrington’s White House is excited to continue ...
The low-voice Cantus ensemble is widely known for its warmth and blend, performing music from the Renaissance to the 21st century Elite ...
Barrington-area artists present their works in a variety of media for show and for sale The members of the Barrington Area Artists ...
Bring the entire family and get a picture-perfect photo with Santa! Visit Santa at Barrington’s White House! As part of the Village’s ...
Join Barrington's own Steve Raseman as he explores his journey on the Appalachian Trail Barrington’s White House is excited to continue its ...
Get into the swing of the holidays with dynamic jazz vocalist Cheryl Wilson Get into the swing of the holidays with dynamic ...
Join us for the second Community Holiday Tea at Barrington’s White House. Create a new holiday tradition with a city-inspired, sophisticated, adults-only ...
Discover the story of how Barrington-native Nirali Chauhan used baking as a form of recovery from a traumatic brain injury, landing her ...
“Intelligence: Artificial, Political, Central” This year’s Barrington Town-Warming theme focuses on artificial, political, and central intelligence, with a keynote talk by former ...
Author Neil King Presents his revelatory memoir about a 330-mile walk from Washington, D.C., to New York City Filmmaker Ken Burns described ...
Join Janette Tepas, an expert tour manager, for insider travel tips and insights into exploring both local and international destinations Barrington’s White ...
Celebrate 50 Years of Fine Arts in Barrington 220 As part of Barrington 220's #unifiedfor50 theme, District 220 is hosting a secondary ...
Perennial BWH favorite Ron Hawking returns with a jazzy Valentine’s Day performance from the heart Bring your sweetie and don’t miss a ...
Perennial BWH favorite Ron Hawking returns with a jazzy Valentine’s Day performance from the heart. Bring your sweetie and don’t miss a ...
Back for one night only! Pat McKillen showcases his distinct blend of passion-infused folk and rock, playing selections from songs spanning a ...
Presented by Kim Duchossois, Advocate Good Shepherd Smart Farm, & Ascension Healthcare The Barrington Health & Wellness Summit will gather leading experts ...
The stunning vocal group Chicago a cappella sings English choral masterworks inspired by Cambridge University Inspired by a sabbatical to Cambridge University ...
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 ...
Bacoa presents a focused session on managing caregiver fatigue and estate planning, featuring Denise Brown and Joe Lucas Barrington’s White House is ...
Join Courageous Community for a very special evening with National Humanities Medal winner, award-winning & bestselling writer Isabel Wilkerson, author of the seminal ...