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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“Deck the Walls” Festive Pop-Up Gallery & Art Sale Day 2

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

Give the gift of an original piece of art this holiday season! The Barrington Cultural Arts Center’s artists range from beginners to ...

The Extraordinary Music of Composer Charlie Chaplin

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

Join us for the extraordinary music of composer Charlie Chaplin performed by Marta Aznavoorian and Philippe Quint.  We all know Charlie Chaplin ...

Free

Stephanie Block, Classical Viola Recital

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

Praised as “exceptionally talented” and “a virtuosic performer,” Block is a first-year Viola Fellow at the New World Symphony and has performed ...

Courageous Conversations: Practicing Mindfulness

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

Our lives are stressful and busy, and our anxiety can impact our social interactions, especially those with whom we disagree. How can ...

3rd Annual Barrington’s Plein Air Event

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

Announcing the 3rd Annual Barrington’s Plein Air Event   A great day to sip and stroll Barrington! Visit the shops and check ...

Free

Hockey Night in Barrington with Eddie Olczyk

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

Are you a Blackhawks or hockey fan? Do you have kids who play hockey? You don’t want to miss Hockey Night in ...

TesserAct Theatre Ensemble Halloween Show for Children

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

What the Trees and Moonlight Know: Tales of Witches, Monsters and Marshmallows the TesserAct Theatre Ensemble Halloween Show for Children Enter the ...

Chamber Music Concert – Elgin Symphony Principal Players

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

Join us as The Elgin Symphony principal players perform one of the ultimate masterpieces of chamber music—Octet in E-flat Major for Strings, ...

Free

The Art of Wine & Cheese Pairings for the Holidays

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

Take the mystery out of pairing wine and cheese! Just in time for holiday parties, our experts from Heritage Wine Cellars and ...

Courageous Conversations: Cultivating Curiosity

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

We are born with wide eyes of wonder—but this curiosity can fade with age. How do we keep our fervor for learning, ...

Improv Comedy with the Queen Bs

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

Back by popular demand, the Queen B Improv team is sure to make you laugh, giggle, chortle and guffaw. You'll become part ...

“Deck the Walls” Festive Pop-Up Gallery & Art Sale

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

Give the gift of an original piece of art this holiday season! The Barrington Cultural Arts Center’s artists range from beginners to ...

Free

Courageous Conversations: The Art of Listening

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

Active listening with less judgment and more curiosity, humility and empathy is a skill that takes training and practice. Journalists, therapists and ...

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
Events from July 26, 2019 – August 13, 2020 | Barrington’s White House