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.

Learn more about presenting a program, becoming a 3rd Thursday artist, receiving update emails and more HERE.

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Courageous Conversations: Cultivating Curiosity

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

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

Courageous Conversations: The Art of Listening

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

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

Courageous Conversations: Dr. Robin DiAngelo

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

Guided by national expert and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Robin DiAngelo, let’s learn about the way race and class shape ...

Courageous Conversations: Confronting Prejudice

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

How should we respond to discrimination when we encounter it? How do we respectfully correct misinformation or stereotypes we may hear at ...

Courageous Conversations: Challenging Separation

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

The demographic maps are clear: we sort ourselves geographically and socially based on race & class. Where we live and spend our ...

Courageous Conversations: Fostering Belonging

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

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 ...

Courageous Conversations: Paying it Forward

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

How does our spending and giving align with our values? How can we be more conscientious consumers and investors? How can we ...

Courageous Conversations: Practicing Courage

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

Join us for the final (virtual!) session of A Year of Courageous Conversations, where we share learnings, pledges & commitments for fostering ...