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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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 ...

Courageous Conversations: Isabel Wilkerson

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

Join Courageous Community for a very special evening with National Humanities Medal winner, award-winning & bestselling writer Isabel Wilkerson, author of the seminal ...

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 ...

A Conversation with Best-Selling Author Charlie Donlea

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

Enjoy coffee, pastries, and conversation with international best-selling author Charlie Donlea, presented with Barrington's Writers Workshop Best-selling author Charlie Donlea writes page-turning thrillers while ...

Poetry in the Park

Citizen's Park 511 North Lake Zurich Road, Barrington, IL, United States

Bring chairs, blankets, and picnic baskets as you listen to original poetry from local residents. Enjoy a beautiful summer evening at the ...

Chicago Brass Band Quintet Celebrates the Fourth

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

Following the July 4th Parade, celebrate the red, white, and blue with patriotic favorites from the Chicago Brass Band Quintet. Continue your ...

Classical Connections: An Evening of Musical Treasures

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

Enjoy an evening of familiar classical music with vocalists Kimberly Albrecht, Susan Dennis, and Oscar Menoyo, benefitting Barrington Children's Charities If you ...

Plein Air Painting Demonstration with Steve Puttrich

Cook & Station Streets 100 East Station Street, Barrington, IL, United States

Learn more about plein air painting - the art of painting outdoors - with artist Steve Puttrich. Have you ever wondered what ...

Third Thursdays Art Night Out: Esther Park

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

Experience Esther Park’s vibrant paintings that express hope, happiness, and healing amidst her battle with cancer. Join us for Third Thursdays Art ...

Plein Air Awards, Reception, and Art Sale

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

Local artists will paint “Plein Air” in Barrington from September 27 to October 5, 2024. Meet the artists for awards, a reception, ...

Third Thursdays Art Night Out: Pooja Chatterji

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

Explore Pooja Chatterji’s vibrant, travel-inspired paintings that tell unique stories through color. Experience the vibrant, travel-inspired art of Pooja Chatterji at Third ...

Modern in the Middle: Chicago Houses, 1929-1975

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

Michelangelo Sabatino and Susan Benjamin discuss the impact of Chicago and its suburbs on modern single-family house design from 1929-1975. Illinois Institute ...

Beatrix Potter’s Peter Rabbit & Friends Puppet Show

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

Beloved Beatrix Potter stories come to life in the charming puppet show with live music. Join us for a mesmerizing puppet show ...

The James Bond Phenomenon

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

Explore the legacy of Agent 007 James Bond with author and film historian Raymond Benson. James Bond fans, movie enthusiasts, and history ...

Spooky Strings with Members of the Elgin Symphony Orchestra

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

Enjoy spine-tingling music for the whole family, perfect for introducing young audiences to orchestral music. Bring the entire family to Barrington’s White ...

Barrington Area Artists Association Art Sale

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

The Barrington Area Artists Association hosts a two-day art event featuring 30 artists showcasing and selling diverse fine art pieces. The Barrington ...

Harmonies for the Holidays: Cantus Vocal Ensemble

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

Celebrate the holiday season with the low-voice ensemble Cantus as they perform beloved holiday classics and unique seasonal pieces. The acclaimed low-voice ...

– Sold Out – Holiday Open House

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

This event is now sold out! Please join us next year. Visit Santa at Barrington’s White House during the Village’s Holiday Festival ...

Third Annual Community Holiday Tea at Barrington’s White House

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

A city-inspired, sophisticated, adults-only afternoon tea right here at our own Barrington’s White House. Celebrate the holidays with the 3rd Annual Community ...

Past Events from March 10 – December 10 | Barrington’s White House