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All events are free unless noted.
This Week’s Highlights
I Am, He Said – Celebrating Neil Diamond
Doors at 7 PM | $33-$39 | Surf Ballroom
Matt Vee and The Killer Vees celebrate the music from a timeless catalog.
Spill the Tea and Paint with Me
10 AM-12 PM | $35 | RSVP | Holistic Harmony
Choose a painting to create and enjoy a refreshing drink.
Midgets with Attitude
8 PM | 18+ | Rumorz Bar & Grill
Micro wrestling chaos returns with high-flying action, crowd energy, and unforgettable entertainment.
Ongoing & On View
All events are free unless noted
Exhibition: Iowa Justice, Iowa Earth – the Paintings of Madai Taylor
Taylor 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.
April 11 – May 23 | Tue-Sat, 10AM-4PM | Clear Lake Arts Center
Movie: The Devil Wears Prada 2 (PG-13)
Twenty years after making their iconic turns as Miranda, Andy, Emily and Nigel return to the fashionable streets of New York City and the sleek offices of Runway Magazine.
April 30 – May 10 | Thur-Fri 7PM, Sat-Sun 1, 4, 7PM | $5 Adults, $4 Kids | Lake Theatre
Exhibition: Pink Training Wheels by artist Jenna Lou
Jenna Lou explores girlhood, Midwest nostalgia, and identity through painting and video, using family archives to examine femininity, memory, and the tension between personal choice and societal expectations.
May 5-July 11 | Tue-Sat, 10AM-4PM | Clear Lake Arts Center
Thursday, May 7
Jazz Night
6-9 PM | Reserve 173° Bar & Grill
Live jazz, great food, and a relaxed, upscale atmosphere.
Karaoke
8 PM-Midnight | Tap’d
Updated song book, fun stage effects and a high-energy crowd.
Friday, May 8
Social Media Power Hour
8:30-9:30 AM | Chamber Boardroom
Monthly, hands-on workshop for Clear Lake Area Chamber members.
Record Sale & DJ Set
5-9 PM | Rumorz Bar & Grill
DJ Rich spins favorite hits plus tables of vinyl and CDs for sale for music lovers and collectors.
Jarno Solo
6-9 PM | VFW
Iowa Rock ’n’ Roll Hall of Famer brings a solo mix of crowd favorites.
I Am, He Said – Celebrating Neil Diamond
Doors at 7 PM | $33-$39 | Surf Ballroom
Matt Vee and The Killer Vees celebrate the music from a timeless catalog.
Karaoke
7-10 PM | Rumorz Bar & Grill
Oldies and classic rock hits, cold drinks and full house energy.
Jake Schrodt
8-11 PM | Lake View Pub
A wide variety of country & rock.
Joe Inman & Co.
9 PM-Midnight | TAP’d
A top-tier mix of country & southern rock.
DJ Night
9 PM-1AM | Rookies Rockin’ Sports Bar
Your playlist, your night — request your favorites with a live DJ.
Saturday, May 9
Spill the Tea and Paint with Me
10 AM-12 PM | $35 | RSVP | Holistic Harmony
Choose a painting to create and enjoy a refreshing drink.
Bilingual Story Time/Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe
10:30-11:30 AM | Clear Lake Public Library
A fun and interactive bilingual story time. Una divertida e interactiva hora del cuento.
Hideaway Honey
7-10 PM | Lake View Pub
Blends ’90s country, rock, pop, and folk into an Americana sound.
Cosmic Bowling
8 PM-12 AM | $6 per person/hour | Lake Pin & Play
Glow lights, music, and bowling turned up every Saturday night.
Lucas Beebe
9 PM-1 AM | TAP’d
Solo artist performing country, classic rock, and alternative hits.
DJ Night
9 PM-1 AM | Rookies Rockin’ Sports Bar
Your playlist, your night — request your favorites with a live DJ.
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Sunday, May 10
Happy Mother’s Day!
Monday, May 11
Mahjong
3-5 PM | Clear Lake Public Library
Play Mahjong Monday afternoons—beginners and experienced players welcome.
Writing Group
6-7 PM | Clear Lake Public Library
A relaxed writing group with time for projects, prompts, and creative games.
BINGO Night
6:30-8:30 PM | 21+ | Clear Lake VFW
Proceeds support local charities and veteran programs.
Tuesday, May 12
No daily events today. See Ongoing & On View above.
Wednesday, May 13
BINGO Night
6-8 PM | Reserve 173° Bar & Grill
Hosted by the one and only Bingo Daddy with cool prizes and plenty of laughs.
WINGO Wednesday
6:30PM-8:30PM | Lake Pin & Play
BINGO or trivia night with 50¢ wings—grab a seat and join the fun.
Midgets with Attitude
8 PM | 18+ | Rumorz Bar & Grill
Micro wrestling chaos returns with high-flying action, crowd energy, and unforgettable entertainment.
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