BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Pella Opera House - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://pellaoperahouse.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Pella Opera House REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T170000 DTSTAMP:20260419T075139 CREATED:20260112T184519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T184524Z UID:10000189-1770364800-1770397200@pellaoperahouse.org SUMMARY:Missoula Children's Theatre presents The Jungle Book DESCRIPTION:Ever been abandoned in the jungle\, adopted by wolves\, taught by a bear\, befriended by a panther and chased by a tiger? In the Missoula Children’s Theatre musical adaptation of THE JUNGLE BOOK\, Mowgli the man-cub has all these adventures and more. Join him as he escapes from the Bander-log\, outwits a tiger\, enlists the help of a rock-python\, explores what it means to be human and learns a lesson from the brave mongoose Rikki-Tikki-Tavi. Original music and rollicking humor give new life to the classic tale by Rudyard Kipling. \nShows on Friday at 7 pm and Saturday at 10:30 am. When you click to buy tickets\, the Saturday show is available. \n \n \n \n \n \n Y.ES! (Youth Entertainment Series!)These shows are designed to be entertaining and educational for the youth in our region. Shows are open to the public as well as to students in area schools and home-schooled students. Sponsored by Vermeer Corporation\, tickets are discounted to $20 or $15 adults and $12 or $8 for students up to 18 years old. \nThe Pella Opera House is proud to provide quality arts entertainment to Pella and surrounding communities at affordable rates. \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://pellaoperahouse.org/event/missoula-childrens-theatre-presents-the-jungle-book/2026-02-06/1/ LOCATION:Pella Opera House\, 611 Franklin St\, Pella\, IA\, 50219\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Show ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pellaoperahouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/JUN-FULL-LOGO-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T210000 DTSTAMP:20260419T075139 CREATED:20260112T182803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T180207Z UID:10000187-1771090200-1771102800@pellaoperahouse.org SUMMARY:Valentine's Day at the Pella Opera House DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a delicious surf and turf dinner catered by Liberty Street Kitchen interspersed with three one-act plays presented by Union Street Players and directed by Tom and Wendy Vander Well. \nAppetizer (A first taste\, if you will with “The Sure Thing\,” a story of a couple meeting and connecting\, featuring Jesse Neiboer and Aemelia Tripp) \nCaesar Salad \nThe Long Main Course (With “Post-Its” sharing the story of a couple’s journey from beginning to end\, featuring Dan and Beth Kuttler) \n5oz New York Strip and Grilled Shrimp \nMashed Potatoes \nGreen Beans \nSweet Desserts (The end of the journey with “I’m Herbert\,” featuring Tom and Wendy Vander Well) \nCheesecake \nSaturday\, Feb. 14\, 2026 \nDoors open at 5:30pm \n$95/person includes dinner and entertainment \n \n \n \n \n \n $95 per ticket. If you are part of a group\, please purchase all tickets in one purchase. If you are unable to purchase in a group\, please send your table request to Events@PellaOperaHouse.org or call 641-628-8625. \nThe Pella Opera House is proud to provide quality arts entertainment and special events to Pella and surrounding communities at affordable rates. \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://pellaoperahouse.org/event/valentines-day-at-the-pella-opera-house-2/ LOCATION:Pella Opera House\, 611 Franklin St\, Pella\, IA\, 50219\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Show ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pellaoperahouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Logs-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T210000 DTSTAMP:20260419T075139 CREATED:20250718T171354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T171359Z UID:10000170-1771700400-1771707600@pellaoperahouse.org SUMMARY:Pella Corporation Presents Not Quite Brothers DESCRIPTION:Not Quite Brothers is Central Iowa’s fastest growing cover band. Formed in 2018\, the band quickly became known for their huge sound\, eclectic setlist and ability to enhance any party. Fans of all ages agree… “it feels like I am watching the band they are covering in their heyday” and “It’s so cool to see a younger generation playing my favorite songs on stage!” \nSam Johnson (vocals) and Isaac Johnson (guitar) are twins and although Cooper Corcoran (guitar)\, Ben Schmelzer (drums) and Blake Marsh (bass) are of no relation to each other\, these five fellas are as tight as brothers… but not quite. \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets to Not Quite Brothers are $35-$50. \nThe Pella Opera House is proud to provide quality arts entertainment to Pella and surrounding communities at affordable rates. \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://pellaoperahouse.org/event/pella-corporation-presents-not-quite-brothers/ LOCATION:Pella Opera House\, 611 Franklin St\, Pella\, IA\, 50219\, United States CATEGORIES:Show ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pellaoperahouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2024-Promo-Photo-Not-Quite-Bros-CROP-WEB.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T210000 DTSTAMP:20260419T075139 CREATED:20251017T192440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T205111Z UID:10000184-1772910000-1772917200@pellaoperahouse.org SUMMARY:Sidewalk Prophets DESCRIPTION:With a career spanning 5 major label studio releases—These Simple Truths (2009)\, Live Like That (2012)\, Something Different (2015)\, The Things That Got Us Here (2020)\, Looking Up (2025) plus 2013’s celebrated holiday offering\, Merry Christmas To You—and multiple hits\, including Gold-certified “The Words I Would Say\,” “You Love Me Anyway” and “Live Like That\,” among others\, Sidewalk Prophets remains a mainstay at Christian radio. The Dove Award-winning band has amassed more than 240 million career on-demand streams and sold more than 923\,000 in equivalent album sales and 1.88 million digital tracks. In addition\, the group has garnered five No. 1 songs\, nine Top 5 radio singles and more than 82.4 million views on YouTube.  \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets to Sidewalk Prophets are $35-$50 per ticket. \nThe Pella Opera House is proud to provide quality arts entertainment to Pella and surrounding communities at affordable rates. \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://pellaoperahouse.org/event/sidewalk-prophets/ LOCATION:Pella Opera House\, 611 Franklin St\, Pella\, IA\, 50219\, United States CATEGORIES:Show ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pellaoperahouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Sidewalk-Prophets-Acoustic-Band-Image-WEB.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T223000 DTSTAMP:20260419T075139 CREATED:20260318T193951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T193955Z UID:10000193-1774632600-1774650600@pellaoperahouse.org SUMMARY:Denim and Diamonds DESCRIPTION:Denim & Diamonds is our casually luxurious fundraiser that helps underwrite everything we do to bring the arts\, entertainment and joy to Pella and the region! Won’t you join us? \nThe Pella Opera House’s annual fundraising gala takes a turn towards blue jeans this year. Join us on Friday\, March 27 for Denim & Diamonds — a special event with a purpose!! Your support of the Pella Opera House makes our community more vibrant. Tickets are now available for the dinner\, auction and fun at www.bidpal.net/pohgala26. \nWe’ll have an amazing meal from Great Caterers of Iowa\, plus desserts from all over to enjoy after our “Dessert Dash!” Plus the silent auction this year features dozens of “experiences!” Whether it’s a mixology class\, a bourbon experience\, a spa day\, pool party or game night\, we’ll have many fun options for you\, your friends and family. It’s a great night to get out of the house and share in the casual fun with Denim & Diamonds! \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Denim & Diamonds tickets are $100 each or $750 for a table of eight. \nThe Pella Opera House is proud to provide quality arts entertainment to Pella and surrounding communities at affordable rates. \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://pellaoperahouse.org/event/denim-and-diamonds/ LOCATION:Pella Opera House\, 611 Franklin St\, Pella\, IA\, 50219\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Show ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pellaoperahouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Bourbon-BBQ-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T210000 DTSTAMP:20260419T075139 CREATED:20250718T161432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T161435Z UID:10000168-1775934000-1775941200@pellaoperahouse.org SUMMARY:Pella Corporation Presents Pork Tornadoes DESCRIPTION:Don’t be fooled by the strange band name. The Pork Tornadoes are one of the most well-known and loved cover bands of the Midwest. They are known for putting a unique spin on all of your favorite songs\, spanning 5 decades and 4 different genres. Led by singer Mason Greve\, who was a finalist on The Voice in 2014\, The Pork Tornadoes will blow you away with an electric mix of covers ranging from Taylor Swift\, Katy Perry\, Justin Timberlake and Beyonce\, all the way to Lizzo\, Morgan Wallen\, NSYNC and Phil Collins. Their debut EP peaked on the Apple iTunes Pop charts at #20 and has been streamed over 1.3 million times. They recently achieved viral success with the 5th-most viewed cover of ‘Tennessee Whiskey’ on Youtube and an impromptu performance of ‘In The Air Tonight’ with a drum line that was featured in Rolling Stone Magazine. Performing music that people of all ages and musical backgrounds can enjoy\, crowds of fun-loving music fans continue to attend every Pork Tornadoes concert that they can. With over 18 million views on their videos and more than 100\,000 social media fans worldwide\, it’s time for you to buy that ticket so you can see what the fuss is all about! \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets to the Pork Tornadoes are $35-$50. \nThe Pella Opera House is proud to provide quality arts entertainment to Pella and surrounding communities at affordable rates.\n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://pellaoperahouse.org/event/pella-corporation-presents-pork-tornadoes/ LOCATION:Pella Opera House\, 611 Franklin St\, Pella\, IA\, 50219\, United States CATEGORIES:Show ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pellaoperahouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/pork-tornadoes.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T210000 DTSTAMP:20260419T075139 CREATED:20260224T205728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T201522Z UID:10000190-1776447000-1776459600@pellaoperahouse.org SUMMARY:Pizza\, Puzzles and Pints DESCRIPTION:Pizza\, Puzzles and Pints\nFriday\, April 17\, 2026 \nSOLD OUT!! \nDoors open at 5:30pm. Competition begins at 6PM. \n\n4 person team at $50 per team. One person registers per team and will be sent a link to complete a Google form with all team information.\nAssemble a 300 piece puzzle\nConsume 1 large pizza and 4 pints (of beer or soda)\n\nFIRST TEAM TO COMPLETE ALL TASKS WINS 4 Tickets to the newly renovated Pella Cinema and a gift certificate to George’s Pizza. \nGAMES\, COMPETITION AND FUN FOR EVERYONE!!! \nFriday\, April 17 \nDoors open at 5:30PM and Competition begins at 6:00PM. \n \n \n \n \n \n $50 per team. One person must purchase for the entire team. You will then be emailed a link to a Google form to complete information for your entire team. Questions or need help? Call 641-628-8625. \nThe Pella Opera House is proud to provide quality arts entertainment and special events to Pella and surrounding communities at affordable rates. \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://pellaoperahouse.org/event/pizza-puzzles-and-pints/ LOCATION:Pella Opera House\, 611 Franklin St\, Pella\, IA\, 50219\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pellaoperahouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/PPP-FB-EVENT-1920-x-1080-px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T163000 DTSTAMP:20260419T075139 CREATED:20260226T213932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T213936Z UID:10000191-1778171400-1778257800@pellaoperahouse.org SUMMARY:TULIP TIME: The Neil Diamond Story starring William Florian DESCRIPTION:William FlorianOf the famous 60’s group…The New Christy Minstrelssongs – stories – humor \nWilliam weaves stories\, songs\, and humor from Diamonds early acoustic years honoring the life and achievements of this legendary minstrel. You will find yourself singing along as William performs Diamonds most celebrated songs … Song Sung Blue\, Sweet Caroline\, Play Me\, Cherry Cherry\, Holly Holy\, Solitary Man\, and many more.  \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets for The Neil Diamond Story starring William Florian are $25 per person. \nThe Pella Opera House is proud to provide quality arts entertainment to Pella and surrounding communities at affordable rates. \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://pellaoperahouse.org/event/tulip-time-the-neil-diamond-story-starring-william-florian/ LOCATION:Pella Opera House\, 611 Franklin St\, Pella\, IA\, 50219\, United States CATEGORIES:Show ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pellaoperahouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Neil-Diamond-Web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T113000 DTSTAMP:20260419T075139 CREATED:20250718T155314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T155319Z UID:10000164-1778324400-1778326200@pellaoperahouse.org SUMMARY:Tiptoe Through the Tulips with Kent Jager on the Barton Theatre Organ DESCRIPTION:Delight to the sounds of the Barton Theatre Organ\, brought to life in a 35-minute program of music on our 1928 historic organ. Performed by Kent Jager\, an accomplished organist\, and currently the organist and choir director at St. Paul’s Congregational United Church of Christ in Oskaloosa\, Iowa. Prior to St. Paul’s\, he was Director of Music at Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Chicago\, overseeing the extensive choral program and playing the Möller organ. He completed his graduate studies at Northwestern University\, Evanston\, IL\, where he studied with Grigg Fountain. He studied with Davis Folkerts at Central College during his undergraduate years. \n \n \n \n \n \n Tiptoe Thru The Tulips is a general admission show in our Historic Theatre during Tulip Time. There will be a general admission price of $10.00 per person. \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://pellaoperahouse.org/event/tiptoe-through-the-tulips-with-kent-jager-on-the-barton-theatre-organ/ LOCATION:Pella Opera House\, 611 Franklin St\, Pella\, IA\, 50219\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Show ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pellaoperahouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Barton-Theatre-Organ-WEB.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T210000 DTSTAMP:20260419T075139 CREATED:20260318T183359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T183840Z UID:10000192-1789666200-1789678800@pellaoperahouse.org SUMMARY:Bourbon\, BBQ and Cigars DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendar and get your tickets! Bourbon\, BBQ and Cigars scheduled for Thursday\, Sept. 17 at the Pella Opera House. There are only 100 tickets to this great event so get yours today!\n \nJoin us for an evening of conversations\, great bourbons and cigars. A highlight of the evening is the opportunity to learn more about the tradition of Iowa distilling from a variety of Iowa distillers. Doors open at 6 pm with bourbon tastings available until 8 pm. An amazing buffet dinner will be available from Amos Flava beginning at 7 pm. Beginning at 8 pm\, participants have the opportunity to move outside to our private dock area for a cigar provided by Iowa Cigars.\n \nReturning is the BOURBON & BBQ RAFFLE for highly allocated and fabulous bourbons and cigar packages!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets to Bourbon and BBQ are $75 per person\, and you must be 21 years old to attend. \nThe Pella Opera House is proud to provide quality arts entertainment to Pella and surrounding communities at affordable rates. \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://pellaoperahouse.org/event/bourbon-bbq-and-cigars/ LOCATION:Pella Opera House\, 611 Franklin St\, Pella\, IA\, 50219\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Show ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pellaoperahouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Bourbon-and-BBQ.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR