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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December 2021
2nd Thursdays Jazz Cabaret
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…
Find out more »“Carols Near and Far: A Global Holiday Celebration” with Bella Voce Camerata
Join the Bella Voce Camerata for a joyful journey around the globe this holiday season. Enjoy familiar and new carols including “Stille Nacht” from…
Find out more »Conserving Beauty: A CFC Celebration of the Arts
This art show, the last event of Citizens for Conservation's 50th anniversary year, will showcase the accomplished work of various CFC volunteers…
Find out more »Christmas Carol Sing-a-Long with Nancie Tobison
The family tradition we started in 2019 is back again in 2021! Visit Barrington’s White House and sing along with your favorite…
Find out more »Christmas Carol Sing-a-Long with Nancie Tobison
Second show added! Due to the popularity of our annual Christmas Carol Sing-a-Long, we have now added a second show on Sunday,…
Find out more »January 2022
Courageous Conversations Spring 2022 Season Pass
Join us Second Wednesdays 7pm at Barrington's White House (& online!) How do we foster greater inclusion and belonging in our community?…
Find out more »Courageous Conversations: Finding Ourselves in Each Other’s Stories
How can we honor each other's stories? Might we better hear and believe lived experiences that are different from our own? Join…
Find out more »February 2022
5th Annual Barrington Town-Warming with Keynote Speaker Robert Gates
Join us for the 5th Annual Barrington Town-Warming – a re-creation of the robust discussions held in Barrington during the Depression era.…
Find out more »Courageous Conversations: Fostering Belonging For Different Abilities
How can we foster inclusion and belonging for different abilities? Join hosts Rev. Dr. Zina Jacque and Jessica Green at Barrington’s White…
Find out more »POSTPONED: Ron Hawking Swings & Sings “His Way” Friday Night Show
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. MORE DETAILS COMING SOON. Grab your favorite valentine and swing on by Barrington’s White House to hear…
Find out more »POSTPONED: Ron Hawking Swings & Sings “His Way” Saturday Night Show
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. MORE DETAILS COMING SOON. Grab your favorite valentine and swing on by Barrington’s White House to hear…
Find out more »March 2022
Courageous Conversations: Uncovering Hidden Violence Against Women
The pandemic has been especially challenging for women and children who are not safe at home — and our community is not…
Find out more »2nd Thursdays Jazz Cabaret Series
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…
Find out more »“I Knew I Was in Trouble When…” Storytelling Event
This fun storytelling event uses a family-friendly version of the popular “Moth Radio Hour” as its model. Award-winning professional storyteller Megan Wells…
Find out more »Katherine Beck, Lyric Opera Ryan Center Mezzo Soprano
Known for her warmth, flexibility, honesty, and flair in works by Handel, Rossini, Mozart, and more, Katherine Beck will delight our audiences…
Find out more »3rd Thursdays Art Night Out: “Transparent by Nature” with Michael Ireland
Watercolorist Michael Ireland has participated in the creative process for over 50 years, beginning with his studies at the American Academy of…
Find out more »“Sophia Hayden Deserves Better”: A Play Reading by Stephanie Walker
Barrington native and playwright Stephanie Walker brings a staged reading of her new play, “Sophia Hayden Deserves Better.” In 1891 a brilliant…
Find out more »April 2022
A Conversation with Best-Selling Novelist Veronica Roth
A wonderful opportunity to participate in an intimate conversation and Q&A with Barrington’s own Veronica Roth, the #1 New York Times best-selling…
Find out more »Courageous Conversations: Reckoning with the History of Slavery
“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it,” said George Santayana. Join host Jessica Green at Barrington’s White House…
Find out more »2nd Thursdays Jazz Cabaret Series
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…
Find out more »3rd Thursdays Art Night Out: Marci Oleszkiewicz: “Painting from the Heart”
Marci Oleszkiewicz’s goal as an artist is to capture moments of life on canvas that convey beauty and wonder, joy and sorrow,…
Find out more »“The Future of Education: Lessons Learned from a Global Pandemic” with District 220 Superintendent Dr. Robert Hunt
Two years ago COVID-19 upended life as we know it, exposing the strengths and weaknesses of every industry, including education. In this…
Find out more »Jazz All-Stars with Saxophonist Victor Goines
Highly acclaimed jazz saxophonist Victor Goines assembles an all-star cast of jazz professionals as well as outstanding students from surrounding high schools…
Find out more »May 2022
An Afternoon Tea with Bertha Honoré Palmer, Presented by Leslie Goddard
Over 100 years ago, John and Julia Robertson made Barrington’s White House their home. This historic tea event brings back the tradition…
Find out more »Courageous Conversations: Gathering for the People’s Supper
After the 2016 Presidential Election, The People's Supper hosted over 2,000 suppers in 135 communities nationwide to bring people together across difference.…
Find out more »2nd Thursdays Jazz Cabaret Series
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…
Find out more »CANCELLED – Northwestern University President Morton Schapiro: “Surprising Facts about Higher Education”
Due to unforeseen circumstances, “Surprising Facts about Higher Education" presented by Northwestern's Morton Schapiro is canceled for Sunday, May 15. At this…
Find out more »3rd Thursdays Art Night Out: Photographer Al Buschauer: “A Passionate Life in Photography”
Artist and portrait photographer Al Buschauer has worked in Barrington for the past 33 years. In this exhibit, you will experience an…
Find out more »Llewellyn Sanchez-Werner, Classical Piano
Back in-person following a 2020 Covid cancellation! After a mesmerizing concert at Barrington’s White House in 2019, the “poetic and electrifying” sounds…
Find out more »The Bright Side of Bluegrass & Ice Cream Social
Kick off summer with fun for the whole family! Enjoy ice cream courtesy of BACOA, then a toe tapping live bluegrass set…
Find out more »June 2022
Pop-Up Shop: Cynthia Rowley Brings the Beach To Barrington
Barrington Native & New York City Fashion Designer Cynthia Rowley is back in Barrington! On Wednesday, June 1, Cynthia Rowley’s clothing will…
Find out more »Sip, Shop, & See with Cynthia: Cynthia Rowley Brings the Beach To Barrington
Meet Barrington Native & New York City Fashion Designer Cynthia Rowley in an intimate setting at Barrington’s White House. This daytime event…
Find out more »Beach Soirée: Cynthia Rowley Brings the Beach To Barrington
Cynthia Rowley Brings the Beach to Barrington for a Hamptons-inspired tented party in her honor. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to wear…
Find out more »MGM and More — Movie Music of the 50’s & 60’s
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…
Find out more »July 2022
Chris Walz & the Old Town Bluegrass Boys
Back by popular demand! Acclaimed bluegrass multi-instrumentalist Chris Walz and his Bluegrass Boys join us once again after the Village of Barrington…
Find out more »An Artist’s Journey: Honoring Mort Luby Artist Exhibition and Sale
A nationally acclaimed artist brings his life’s work to Barrington’s White House aiming to inspire and educate. Mort Luby paints watercolors and…
Find out more »Steve Puttrich Watercolor Class
Steve Puttrich is a unique combination of award-winning artist in oil and watercolor and an inspiring and successful instructor. During this 90-minute…
Find out more »Stephanie Block & Clare Longendyke; Viola, Piano
Barrington-native Stephanie Block (viola) returns by popular demand to Barrington’s White House with fellow musician Clare Longendyke (piano). Praised as “exceptionally talented”…
Find out more »September 2022
“Astor Piazzolla@100” with Violinist Philippe Quint
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…
Find out more »3rd Thursdays Art Night Out: Featured Artists from the Oil Painters of America
To kick off this season’s first 3rd Thursday Art Night Out, the nationally acclaimed and Chicago-based Oil Painters of America presents a…
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