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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- If you have questions about events, a cultural programming suggestion, or would like to sponsor an event, please call 224.512.4066 or email culturalevents@barringtonswhitehouse.com.
- Our 3rd Thursday Art Night Out receptions feature local visual artists and are free and open to the public. If you’d like to be considered, please complete our Artist Application and include samples of your work.
- If you are presenting a program at Barrington’s White House, please fill out the Cultural Event Marketing Form.
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October 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 »Race, Equity, and Cultural Diversity Initiatives with District 220’s Nate Rouse
Barrington School District 220’s first-ever Director of Equity, Race, and Cultural Diversity Initiatives will give our community an overview of the district’s…
Find out more »3rd Thursdays Art Night Out: Old World-Inspired Classical Fine Art with Diane Hynes
Diane Hynes’s passion, classical training, and unique ability to capture the likeness and personality of her subjects give her art an old-world…
Find out more »“The Transformative Power of Higher Education” with DePaul University President Dr. A. Gabriel Esteban
DePaul is a private university with a very public mission: to give people of all backgrounds the opportunity to earn a high-quality…
Find out more »November 2021
“Change the World: Invest in Women and Girls” with Catherine Bertini
The presenter has cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. We will let you know if we are able to reschedule.
Find out more »Courageous Conversations: Minding How Media Shapes Our Minds
Are we aware of how much media influences our thinking? How can we stop the spread of misinformation and polarization? Join hosts…
Find out more »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 »Soprano Michelle Areyzaga: “The Killer B’s: Brahms, Barber, Bernstein & Beyond”
As a coveted performer with a diverse repertoire, American soprano Michelle Areyzaga (alongside her pianist and collaborator Dana Brown) is held in…
Find out more »3rd Thursdays Art Night Out: Expressions in Oils: The Collections of Frankie Johnson
Artist Frankie Johnson explores the dynamics of light and color in oils, using a variety of subjects as her inspiration, including figurative,…
Find out more »December 2021
Holiday Open House
Stop 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,…
Find out more »Courageous Conversations: Losing and Finding Faith
Pastor, liturgist, writer and podcast host Aaron Niequist has been exploring how to hold on to faith when the church is burning down. How…
Find out more »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…
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