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Live Performance: She Stoops to Conquer

The Grinnell Community Theatre presents She Stoops to Conquer by Oliver Goldsmith. The show is directed by Luke Saunders. She Stoops to Conquer features a large cast of locals bringing this 18th century comedy to life! Upper-class Kate Hardcastle disguises herself as a barmaid to attract the attention of shy Charles Marlow. Deception, mistaken identities and class satire ensue. This production is Readers Theatre style, similar to a radio play, in which cast members hold their scripts and sets and costuming are minimalist. It’s a fun and relaxed night at the theatre! 

• $20, general admission
• For other showtimes through Feb. 1, 2026, view the Grinnell Chamber calendar.

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The Short Recital: Royce Wolf

Royce Wolf, Grinnell College professor of mathematics, will perform a variety of short pieces (under a minute or so), considering how composers take short pieces and turn them into longer pieces. As a mathematician, Wolf studies spherical virtual knots, considering the interplay between combinatorics, topology, and algebra. Royce plays piano and gives recitals on a regular basis, both solo and with others.

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Yoga in the Museum

Enjoy a free 30-minute yoga practice with Joy Jones. Open to all levels, mats provided.

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Wellness Yoga

This hatha-vinyasa blend focuses on the breath and increases both your strength and flexibility.  It is appropriate for all levels of practitioners, from beginners to experts.

Wear comfortable clothes.  Mats available.  Email mahlab@grinnell.edu with any questions.

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Coffee with the College

Grinnell College invites you to join their new weekly series of casual, engaging conversations with featured campus guests. The new weekly series provides an opportunity for informal, engaging conversations between the College and broader Grinnell community on a variety of topics.

A member of the campus community will share short, conversational presentations on recent work. Whether you’re curious about new research, campus initiatives, or if you simply want to learn more about what’s happening at the College, Coffee with the College provides an open space for conversation and connection.

Enjoy coffee, light refreshments, and an open space for connection. All are welcome and no RSVP required. View upcoming speakers on the Grinnell College Events Calendar.

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The Sweet Stroll

The Sweet Stroll is the perfect time to grab friends or a sweetie for a stroll! In downtown Grinnell, experience the comfort and joy of local with our retailers and restaurants. During the Sweet Stroll, they’ll offer Valentine's Day sweets and refreshments, as well as some sweet deals! Afterwards, enjoy a Valentine’s Day dinner special with our participating restaurants.

View our official Sweet Stroll page for a list of participating businesses!

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Stew Fest 2026

Help support the Stew Makerspace at this delicious fundraiser! Gather for good food and good company for a good cause!
Gather on February 7 to sample soups and stews made by local volunteers. Vote for your favorites in a friendly competition and enjoy a cozy evening of fun and fellowship.

The event is also seeking chefs to make soups or stews to serve at the event. A sign-up link will be available soon.

All funds raised from this event go to support the Stew Makerspace, for renovation of the new, expanded space and to keep patron fees low for community members and free for Grinnell High School students.

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Pottery: Intro to Handbuilding Techniques

Join Jane for this essential introduction to pottery and the pottery studio! Learn basic clay handling, studio etiquette, and hand-building techniques including coils, pinch pots and slabs. Please note class dates carefully: there is no class on March 8 to allow pieces to dry. Materials and firing are included in the class fee. Class size limited to six.

Dates: Sundays, February 8-March 15, 2026

Time: 4:00 - 5:30 pm Instructor: Jane Mertens Ages: 14+

Tuition: $140 (Stew Makerspace member and student discounts available)

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Messy Mondays

Pre-schoolers and a family member/guardian can come and experiment with art together in a relaxed environment where it's OK to be messy! Have fun exploring artistic mediums through hands-on projects. $5 fee; registration required.

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Pottery: Intro to Handbuilding Techniques

Join Jane for this essential introduction to pottery and the pottery studio! Learn basic clay handling, studio etiquette, and hand-building techniques including coils, pinch pots and slabs. Please note class dates carefully: there is no class on March 8 to allow pieces to dry. Materials and firing are included in the class fee. Class size limited to six.

Dates: Sundays, February 8-March 15, 2026

Time: 4:00 - 5:30 pm Instructor: Jane Mertens Ages: 14+

Tuition: $140 (Stew Makerspace member and student discounts available)

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Pottery: Beginning Wheel Throwing Glazing Session

Learn to throw or brush up on your skills in this beginner friendly class! The first four sessions will focus on wheel skills such as centering, pulling and trimming clay to create bowls and more. The final session will focus on glazing. Materials and firing are included in the class fee. Class size limited to six. Visit the Grinnell Area Arts Council website to register!

• Instructor: Jane Mertens & Bethany Hensley
• Ages: 14+
• Fee: $140 (current Stew Makerspace members 10% off; college students 25% discount)

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Yoga in the Museum

Enjoy a free 30-minute yoga practice with Joy Jones. Open to all levels, mats provided.

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Pottery: Intro to Handbuilding Techniques

Join Jane for this essential introduction to pottery and the pottery studio! Learn basic clay handling, studio etiquette, and hand-building techniques including coils, pinch pots and slabs. Please note class dates carefully: there is no class on March 8 to allow pieces to dry. Materials and firing are included in the class fee. Class size limited to six.

Dates: Sundays, February 8-March 15, 2026

Time: 4:00 - 5:30 pm Instructor: Jane Mertens Ages: 14+

Tuition: $140 (Stew Makerspace member and student discounts available)

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Pottery: Intro to Handbuilding Techniques

Join Jane for this essential introduction to pottery and the pottery studio! Learn basic clay handling, studio etiquette, and hand-building techniques including coils, pinch pots and slabs. Please note class dates carefully: there is no class on March 8 to allow pieces to dry. Materials and firing are included in the class fee. Class size limited to six.

Dates: Sundays, February 8-March 15, 2026

Time: 4:00 - 5:30 pm Instructor: Jane Mertens Ages: 14+

Tuition: $140 (Stew Makerspace member and student discounts available)

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Pottery: Intro to Handbuilding Techniques

Join Jane for this essential introduction to pottery and the pottery studio! Learn basic clay handling, studio etiquette, and hand-building techniques including coils, pinch pots and slabs. Please note class dates carefully: there is no class on March 8 to allow pieces to dry. Materials and firing are included in the class fee. Class size limited to six.

Dates: Sundays, February 8-March 15, 2026

Time: 4:00 - 5:30 pm Instructor: Jane Mertens Ages: 14+

Tuition: $140 (Stew Makerspace member and student discounts available)

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Pottery: Intro to Handbuilding Techniques

Join Jane for this essential introduction to pottery and the pottery studio! Learn basic clay handling, studio etiquette, and hand-building techniques including coils, pinch pots and slabs. Please note class dates carefully: there is no class on March 8 to allow pieces to dry. Materials and firing are included in the class fee. Class size limited to six.

Dates: Sundays, February 8-March 15, 2026

Time: 4:00 - 5:30 pm Instructor: Jane Mertens Ages: 14+

Tuition: $140 (Stew Makerspace member and student discounts available)

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Pottery: Intro to Handbuilding Techniques

Join Jane for this essential introduction to pottery and the pottery studio! Learn basic clay handling, studio etiquette, and hand-building techniques including coils, pinch pots and slabs. Please note class dates carefully: there is no class on March 8 to allow pieces to dry. Materials and firing are included in the class fee. Class size limited to six.

Dates: Sundays, February 8-March 15, 2026

Time: 4:00 - 5:30 pm Instructor: Jane Mertens Ages: 14+

Tuition: $140 (Stew Makerspace member and student discounts available)

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Pottery: Intro to Handbuilding Techniques

Join Jane for this essential introduction to pottery and the pottery studio! Learn basic clay handling, studio etiquette, and hand-building techniques including coils, pinch pots and slabs. Please note class dates carefully: there is no class on March 8 to allow pieces to dry. Materials and firing are included in the class fee. Class size limited to six.

Dates: Sundays, February 8-March 15, 2026

Time: 4:00 - 5:30 pm Instructor: Jane Mertens Ages: 14+

Tuition: $140 (Stew Makerspace member and student discounts available)

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Pottery: Intro to Handbuilding Techniques

Join Jane for this essential introduction to pottery and the pottery studio! Learn basic clay handling, studio etiquette, and hand-building techniques including coils, pinch pots and slabs. Please note class dates carefully: there is no class on March 8 to allow pieces to dry. Materials and firing are included in the class fee. Class size limited to six.

Dates: Sundays, February 8-March 15, 2026

Time: 4:00 - 5:30 pm Instructor: Jane Mertens Ages: 14+

Tuition: $140 (Stew Makerspace member and student discounts available)

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Yoga in the Museum

Enjoy a free 30-minute yoga practice with Joy Jones. Open to all levels, mats provided.

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Pottery: Intro to Handbuilding Techniques

Join Jane for this essential introduction to pottery and the pottery studio! Learn basic clay handling, studio etiquette, and hand-building techniques including coils, pinch pots and slabs. Please note class dates carefully: there is no class on March 8 to allow pieces to dry. Materials and firing are included in the class fee. Class size limited to six.

Dates: Sundays, February 8-March 15, 2026

Time: 4:00 - 5:30 pm Instructor: Jane Mertens Ages: 14+

Tuition: $140 (Stew Makerspace member and student discounts available)

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Pottery: Intro to Handbuilding Techniques

Join Jane for this essential introduction to pottery and the pottery studio! Learn basic clay handling, studio etiquette, and hand-building techniques including coils, pinch pots and slabs. Please note class dates carefully: there is no class on March 8 to allow pieces to dry. Materials and firing are included in the class fee. Class size limited to six.

Dates: Sundays, February 8-March 15, 2026

Time: 4:00 - 5:30 pm Instructor: Jane Mertens Ages: 14+

Tuition: $140 (Stew Makerspace member and student discounts available)

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Pottery: Intro to Handbuilding Techniques

Join Jane for this essential introduction to pottery and the pottery studio! Learn basic clay handling, studio etiquette, and hand-building techniques including coils, pinch pots and slabs. Please note class dates carefully: there is no class on March 8 to allow pieces to dry. Materials and firing are included in the class fee. Class size limited to six.

Dates: Sundays, February 8-March 15, 2026

Time: 4:00 - 5:30 pm Instructor: Jane Mertens Ages: 14+

Tuition: $140 (Stew Makerspace member and student discounts available)

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Pottery: Intro to Handbuilding Techniques

Join Jane for this essential introduction to pottery and the pottery studio! Learn basic clay handling, studio etiquette, and hand-building techniques including coils, pinch pots and slabs. Please note class dates carefully: there is no class on March 8 to allow pieces to dry. Materials and firing are included in the class fee. Class size limited to six.

Dates: Sundays, February 8-March 15, 2026

Time: 4:00 - 5:30 pm Instructor: Jane Mertens Ages: 14+

Tuition: $140 (Stew Makerspace member and student discounts available)

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Pottery: Intro to Handbuilding Techniques

Join Jane for this essential introduction to pottery and the pottery studio! Learn basic clay handling, studio etiquette, and hand-building techniques including coils, pinch pots and slabs. Please note class dates carefully: there is no class on March 8 to allow pieces to dry. Materials and firing are included in the class fee. Class size limited to six.

Dates: Sundays, February 8-March 15, 2026

Time: 4:00 - 5:30 pm Instructor: Jane Mertens Ages: 14+

Tuition: $140 (Stew Makerspace member and student discounts available)

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Pottery: Intro to Handbuilding Techniques

Join Jane for this essential introduction to pottery and the pottery studio! Learn basic clay handling, studio etiquette, and hand-building techniques including coils, pinch pots and slabs. Please note class dates carefully: there is no class on March 8 to allow pieces to dry. Materials and firing are included in the class fee. Class size limited to six.

Dates: Sundays, February 8-March 15, 2026

Time: 4:00 - 5:30 pm Instructor: Jane Mertens Ages: 14+

Tuition: $140 (Stew Makerspace member and student discounts available)

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Pottery: Intro to Handbuilding Techniques

Join Jane for this essential introduction to pottery and the pottery studio! Learn basic clay handling, studio etiquette, and hand-building techniques including coils, pinch pots and slabs. Please note class dates carefully: there is no class on March 8 to allow pieces to dry. Materials and firing are included in the class fee. Class size limited to six.

Dates: Sundays, February 8-March 15, 2026

Time: 4:00 - 5:30 pm Instructor: Jane Mertens Ages: 14+

Tuition: $140 (Stew Makerspace member and student discounts available)

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Yoga in the Museum

Enjoy a free 30-minute yoga practice with Joy Jones. Open to all levels, mats provided.

Full Event Details

Pottery: Intro to Handbuilding Techniques

Join Jane for this essential introduction to pottery and the pottery studio! Learn basic clay handling, studio etiquette, and hand-building techniques including coils, pinch pots and slabs. Please note class dates carefully: there is no class on March 8 to allow pieces to dry. Materials and firing are included in the class fee. Class size limited to six.

Dates: Sundays, February 8-March 15, 2026

Time: 4:00 - 5:30 pm Instructor: Jane Mertens Ages: 14+

Tuition: $140 (Stew Makerspace member and student discounts available)

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Pottery: Intro to Handbuilding Techniques

Join Jane for this essential introduction to pottery and the pottery studio! Learn basic clay handling, studio etiquette, and hand-building techniques including coils, pinch pots and slabs. Please note class dates carefully: there is no class on March 8 to allow pieces to dry. Materials and firing are included in the class fee. Class size limited to six.

Dates: Sundays, February 8-March 15, 2026

Time: 4:00 - 5:30 pm Instructor: Jane Mertens Ages: 14+

Tuition: $140 (Stew Makerspace member and student discounts available)

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Pottery: Intro to Handbuilding Techniques

Join Jane for this essential introduction to pottery and the pottery studio! Learn basic clay handling, studio etiquette, and hand-building techniques including coils, pinch pots and slabs. Please note class dates carefully: there is no class on March 8 to allow pieces to dry. Materials and firing are included in the class fee. Class size limited to six.

Dates: Sundays, February 8-March 15, 2026

Time: 4:00 - 5:30 pm Instructor: Jane Mertens Ages: 14+

Tuition: $140 (Stew Makerspace member and student discounts available)

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Musical Theater Singalong

Belt out your favorite show tunes alongside fellow Broadway lovers. Accompanied live on piano by talented local musicians, this series brings the magic of musical theater to an informal, joy-filled setting. We’ll provide a curated songbook full of hits from classic and contemporary musicals, and you’re encouraged to make requests. Whether you sing every word or just hum along, all voices are welcome. This is one of our drop-in programs, designed for those who may be unable to commit to regular classes but who want to be part of a musical community. Attend whenever it works for you. Advance registration is recommended, but we will do our best to accommodate you at the door.

The suggested participation fee is $15 per event. As with all of our programs, pay-what-you-can is always an option. You can also subscribe and support GSoM! For $50/month, attend all the programs you’d like, and help support the Grinnell School of Music!

For More Information:

The Grinnell School of Music, a 501(c)3 non-profit, is a community music school in Grinnell where children and adults access professional music instruction. With an emphasis on participatory, community music-making in addition to excellence in performance, we provide accessible opportunities for all ages.

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Coffee with the College

Grinnell College invites you to join their new weekly series of casual, engaging conversations with featured campus guests. The new weekly series provides an opportunity for informal, engaging conversations between the College and broader Grinnell community on a variety of topics.

A member of the campus community will share short, conversational presentations on recent work. Whether you’re curious about new research, campus initiatives, or if you simply want to learn more about what’s happening at the College, Coffee with the College provides an open space for conversation and connection.

Enjoy coffee, light refreshments, and an open space for connection. All are welcome and no RSVP required. View upcoming speakers on the Grinnell College Events Calendar.

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Pottery: Intro to Handbuilding Techniques

Join Jane for this essential introduction to pottery and the pottery studio! Learn basic clay handling, studio etiquette, and hand-building techniques including coils, pinch pots and slabs. Please note class dates carefully: there is no class on March 8 to allow pieces to dry. Materials and firing are included in the class fee. Class size limited to six.

Dates: Sundays, February 8-March 15, 2026

Time: 4:00 - 5:30 pm Instructor: Jane Mertens Ages: 14+

Tuition: $140 (Stew Makerspace member and student discounts available)

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Pottery: Intro to Handbuilding Techniques

Join Jane for this essential introduction to pottery and the pottery studio! Learn basic clay handling, studio etiquette, and hand-building techniques including coils, pinch pots and slabs. Please note class dates carefully: there is no class on March 8 to allow pieces to dry. Materials and firing are included in the class fee. Class size limited to six.

Dates: Sundays, February 8-March 15, 2026

Time: 4:00 - 5:30 pm Instructor: Jane Mertens Ages: 14+

Tuition: $140 (Stew Makerspace member and student discounts available)

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