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All events are free unless noted.
Secondary Art Drop Off
Join the Clear Lake Arts Center for Art Month Spring Cleaning: Secondhand Art Market, a fundraiser for the Arts Center. How It Works You are invited to bring artwork of any medium to the Arts Center, pieces you no longer have room for, no longer fit your space, or that you’re simply ready to pass along. The artwork will be displayed for sale at move-it-out prices, with all pricing determined by our management team. Special Offer Anyone who brings in an art piece that we price at $50 or more will receive a $10 coupon to use toward the purchase of other secondhand art during the sale. Donation Guidelines We welcome 2D art, 3D art, fiber art, jewelry, and sculptures. We reserve the right to decline items that are not a good fit, including massproduced big-box-store décor, books, yard art, or items with broken frames, broken glass, or pieces that have been glued back together. After the Sale Leftover items may be picked up by the owner within one week after closing (through May 5). All remaining items will become property of the Arts Center and will be handled at our discretion.
Drop-Off: Beginning Tuesday, April 1 – 10th, during business hours: Tuesdays – Saturdays 10 AM–4PM
Spring Clean Sale: April 11–25, 2026
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Clear Lake Arts Center, 17 S. 4th St.
Exhibition: The Shape of Nature All Media Contest
Experience the creativity of Iowa’s landscapes, wildlife, and environmental themes at the Clear Lake Arts Center! From painting and photography to sculpture and mixed media, this all-media show highlights the many ways artists interpret and celebrate the natural world. Explore how creativity meets sustainability and be inspired by the forms, patterns, and spirit of Iowa’s environment. Come see the art. Celebrate nature. Support local artists.
On View April 8 – May 2
Open Tuesdays-Saturdays from 10AM-4PM
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Clear Lake Arts Center, 17 S. 4th St.
Crafternoon
Join us for an hour of crafting at the library on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 1:00 pm. We’ll provide the supplies, you provide the creativity!
Thursday, April 9th from 1-2PM
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Clear Lake Public Library, 200 N. 4th St.
Jazz Night at Reserve 173° Bar & Grill
Come experience the music scene Clear Lake is known for every Thursday night at Reserve 173° Bar & Grill. Enjoy live jazz from a talented local band alongside great food and a relaxed, upscale atmosphere. Thursday is also the only night Reserve 173 offers gluten-free Fettuccini Alfredo with shrimp or chicken. Want to make it even more personal? Bring your favorite bottle of wine for a $30 corkage fee. Join us every Thursday from 6–9 p.m. for live music, great food, and a classic Clear Lake night out.
Thursday, April 9th from 6-9PM
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Reserve 173° Bar & Grill, 306 1st Ave. N.
Trivia Thursday
Think you know it all? Gather your friends and put your knowledge to the test every Thursday at Lake Time Brewery for a night of fun, friendly competition, and craft beer! The trivia topics change weekly, so make sure to check our Facebook page for updates. Whether you’re a history buff, pop culture fanatic, or just love a good challenge, there’s something for everyone. Great prizes, great brews, and great times await—see you there!
Thursday, April 9th from 7-9PM
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Lake Time Brewery, 801 Main Ave.
Now Playing: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (PG)
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie(PG) will have you leveling up at Lake Theatre starting this Thursday, April 2nd @ 7:00 PM** We will be open nightly next week to ensure everyone gets to see their favorite characters on the biggest screen in North Iowa!
Monday-Friday, April 6th-10th: 7:00 PM, Saturday/Sunday, April 11th/12th: 1:00, 4:00, & 7:00 PM
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Lake Theatre, 4 N. 4th St.
$5 adults, $4 children 12 and under
Karaoke at TAP’d
Karaoke at TAP’d brings a constantly updated song book, fun stage effects, and the same high-energy crowd ready to grab the mic.
Thursday, April 9th from 8PM – Midnight
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TAP’d, 313 Main Ave.
Social Media Power Hour
Come early and grab breakfast! Reserve 173° will open their doors at 8:00 a.m. so you can order breakfast before the session begins.
What makes people stop scrolling and actually walk through your door?
Join us for April’s Social Media Power Hour and learn what’s working right now for local businesses on social media. Clear Lake restaurant owner Yeshua Juarez (The Gyro Place Clear Lake & Mason City, and Reserve 173° Bar & Grill) will share how he uses social media to build buzz, connect with customers, and keep his restaurants top-of-mind.
Along with Yeshua’s insights and real-world examples, we’ll walk through simple content ideas and practical tips you can start using right away. No complicated strategies, just smart, consistent ways to show up online and keep your business visible.
You’ll leave with:
• Real examples of posts that attract customers
• Easy content ideas you can use for your business
• Tips to keep your social media active without overthinking it
• A smile on your face and plenty of inspiration to hit “post”
Whether you’re posting every day or barely posting at all, this session will give you fresh ideas and a little inspiration to show up online like a local favorite.
Free for Chamber members. RSVP to Libbey.
Friday, April 10th from 8:30-9:30AM
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Reserve 173° Bar & Grill, 306 1st Ave. N
Opening Reception: Iowa Justice, Iowa Earth the Paintings of Madai Taylor
What if the land could speak about injustice? Madai Taylor’s series, When the Earth Cries uses abstraction, soil pigments from different regions, and layered natural materials to reveal the connection between people, places, and the intertwined realities of environmental and racial inequality. These textured surfaces evoke both wounded landscapes and human skin, inviting viewers to feel these hidden truths with beauty and force. Exhibition is in collaboration with the Iowa Environmental Council and Drake University Community Press.
Opening Reception: 5-7PM, Artist Talk at 6PM
Exhibition On View April 10-May 23
Open Tuesdays-Saturdays from 10AM-4PM
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Clear Lake Arts Center, 17 S. 4th St.
DJ Chuck at the VFW
Playing all of your favorite hits.
Friday, April 10th from 6-9PM
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VFW, 219 Main Ave
Live Music at Reserve 173° Bar & Grill
Just the Two of Us: Jazz standards, show tunes and easy listening from the 60’s 70’s 80’s, they cover songs by Stevie Wonder and Carole King, also a mix in some Gospel favorites.
Friday, April 10th from 6-9PM
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Reserve 173° Bar & Grill, 306 1st Ave. N
Live Music at TAP’d
Jeremy Ober, of the band Brutal Republic, makes the trip from Fort Dodge to rock out with us for a Frida evening. Jeremy’s favorite artists to cover are the Allman Brothers, Johnny Cash, and Led Zeppelin. Jeremy takes the stage at 9pm!
Friday, April 10th from 8PM – Midnight
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TAP’d, 313 Main Ave.
All Request DJ Night at Rookies
Request your favorite songs from a live DJ!
Friday, April 10th & Saturday, April 11th from 9PM – 1AM
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Rookies, 307 Main Ave.
Karaoke Night at Rumorz
Grab the mic, grab a drink, and let your inner rockstar shine every Friday at Rumorz Bar & Grill! Ice cold drinks, all your favorite songs, no judgment — just good vibes! Kicks off at 9PM so bring your crew, belt it out, and make it a night to remember.
Friday, April 10th starting at 9 PM
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Rumorz Bar & Grill, 1210 South Shore Dr.
Secondary Art Market
Refresh your walls and rediscover creativity at the Clear Lake Arts Center’s Secondary Art Market. This Earth Month fundraiser invites the community to shop a selection of secondhand artwork while supporting the Arts Center’s mission and continued success. Explore everything from drawing, painting, fiber art, jewelry, ceramics, and sculpture. Each piece full of character and ready for a new home. With accessible pricing with a wide range of styles and medias, the Secondary Art Market offers something for every space and every art lover. Celebrate sustainability, support the arts, and find art that’s new to you.
Art Market Open April 11–25, 2026
Open Tuesdays-Saturdays from 10AM-4PM
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Clear Lake Arts Center, 17 S. 4th St.
Bilingual Story Time/ Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe
Join us for a fun and interactive bilingual story time in English and Spanish! Families with young children are invited to enjoy stories, songs, and games that celebrate language and culture. This engaging program is perfect for speakers of all levels and is a great way to introduce children to a second language. All are welcome! ¡Únase a nosotros para una divertida e interactiva hora del cuento bilingüe en inglés y español! Invitamos a las familias con niños pequeños a disfrutar de cuentos, canciones y juegos que celebran el idioma y la cultura. Este atractivo programa es perfecto para hablantes de todos los niveles y es una excelente manera de introducir a los niños a un segundo idioma. ¡Todos son bienvenidos!
Saturday, April 11th at 10:30AM
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Clear Lake Public Library, 200 N. 4th St.
Dancing for Downs
Dancing for Downs is the Down Syndrome Association of North Central Iowa’s yearly fundraiser. Bring your family and friends out to dance the night away while enjoying all that the night has to offer: DJ Music provided by Rich’s Ultimate D.J. Service (bring your list of requests), Scholarship Presentations, Face Painting by Kristi Nicole Art, Kids Store, Photo Booth, Spin Art, Meal (Papa Everett’s Pizza, Chips, Cookie and Cash Bar), Gift Certificate Wheel, Door Prizes, Silent Auction that will close at 8:00 p.m. and M Prints Ink with onsite printing of Down Syndrome Awareness items.
**Individuals with Down Syndrome, members of group homes and children under the age of two receive free entry to this event.
Saturday, April 11th from 5-9PM
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Surf Ballroom, 460 North Shore Dr.
Daddy + Daughter Dance
Calling all father figures! Take your special girl(s) out for an evening of fun and dancing. Join us for an unforgettable evening of laughter, love and lasting memories hosted by Foster the Family. Event Highlights • Dance the night away • Capture the moment with your little one with a photo op • Engage in a creative craft • Take home some goodies to remember the night Your ticket purchase directly contributes to Foster the Family, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting foster families in north central Iowa. Let’s come together for an evening of joy, bonding and supporting a great cause. We can’t wait to see you there!
Saturday, April 11th from 6-8PM
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The Dock, 500 Main Ave.
Live Music at the VFW
Dave Watson performs.
Saturday, April 11th from 7-10PM
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VFW, 219 Main Ave.
Live Music at TAP’d
Barry Rutter is back! Barry comes to us from Ankeny to play us some country and rock on a Saturday night! We’ll hear music from all the greats like Garth Brooks, Luke Combs and even some Lynyrd Skynyrd! Barry takes the stage @ 8!
Saturday, April 11th from 8PM-Midnight
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TAP’d, 313 Main Ave.
Mahjong
Whether you are new to Mahjong or have been playing for years, head to the library on Monday afternoons from 3:00-5:00 p.m. to play. The group meets in Study Room C with overflow into the sun room. If you have a set, feel free to bring that with so multiple games can get going.
Monday, April 13th from 3-5PM
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Clear Lake Public Library, 200 N. 4th St.
Writing Group
Bring a pencil and some paper (or grab your laptop) and join a community of writers. Use the time to work on a project or join in on the prompts and games provided. The group meets from 6:00 – 7:00 pm on Monday nights whenever the library is open.
Monday, April 13th from 6-7PM
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Clear Lake Public Library, 200 N. 4th St.
BINGO Night at the VFW
Good times for a good cause! Proceeds from every game support local charities and veteran programs. VFW BINGO happens the 2nd & 4th Mondays, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Must be 21+ to play.
Monday, April 13th from 6:30-8:30PM
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VFW, 219 Main Ave.
Books on Tap: Endangered Eating
Books on Tap meets on the third Wednesday of every month at 6:00 pm at Lake Time Brewery. Endangered Eating by Sarah Lohman: American food traditions are in danger of being lost. How do we save them? Apples, a common New England crop, have been called the United States’ “most endangered food.” The iconic Texas Longhorn cattle is categorized at “critical” risk for extinction. Unique date palms, found nowhere else on the planet, grow in California’s Coachella Valley, but the family farms that caretake them are shutting down. Apples, cattle, dates, these are foods that carry significant cultural weight. But they’re disappearing. In Endangered Eating, culinary historian Sarah Lohman draws inspiration from the Ark of Taste, a list compiled by Slow Food International that catalogues important regional foods. Lohman travels the country learning about the distinct ingredients at risk of being lost. Readers follow Lohman to Hawaii, as she walks alongside farmers to learn the stories behind heirloom sugarcane. In the Navajo Nation, she assists in the traditional butchering of a Navajo Churro ram. Lohman heads to the Upper Midwest, to harvest wild rice; to the Pacific Northwest, to spend a day wild salmon reefnet fishing; to the Gulf Coast, to devour gumbo made thick and green with filé powder; and to the Lowcountry of South Carolina, to taste America’s oldest peanut, long thought to be extinct. Lohman learns from those who love these rare ingredients: shepherds, fishers, and farmers; scientists, historians, and activists. And she tries her hand at raising these crops and preparing these dishes. Each chapter includes two recipes, so readers can be a part of saving these ingredients by purchasing and preparing them. Animated by stories yet grounded in historical research, Endangered Eating gives readers the tools to support community food organizations and producers that work to preserve local culinary traditions and rare, cherished foods, before it’s too late.
Wednesday, April 15th from 6-7PM
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Clear Lake Public Library, 200 N. 4th St.
BINGO Night at Reserve 173° Bar & Grill
Spend your Wednesday nights with Bingo Daddy at Reserve 173° for laughs, prizes, cocktails, and great food. Grab your crew, settle in, and make it a weekly tradition.
Wednesday, April 15th from 6-8PM
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Reserve 173° Bar & Grill, 306 1st Ave. N.
Bags Night at the VFW
VFW weekly bean bag night is every Wednesday. Sign up at 6:30pm, play begins at 7pm. $1 entry per person, prize money awarded each week. Bring a snack to share if you like!
Wednesday, April 15th from 6:30-9PM
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VFW, 219 Main Ave.