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All events are free unless noted.
This Week’s Highlights
Author Visit: Erin Soderberg Downing
Thursday, May 14 | 6 PM | Clear Lake Public Library
Bestselling author of 75+ bestselling children’s books, including The Great Peach Experiment series.
Clear Lake Farmers Market Opening Day
Saturday, May 16th | 9 AM-12 PM | Surf Ballroom Parking Lot
50+ vendors, food trucks, live music, kids activities, and fresh local finds every Saturday morning..
Sculpture Garden Installation
Tuesday, May 19th | 10 AM- 4 PM | Clear Lake Arts Center
Watch artists and UNI students install new large-scale sculptures.
Business After Hours hosted by: Surf Market & Images Photography & Fine Art
Tuesday, May 19th | 4:30-6 PM | Images Photography & Fine Art
Mai tais, tropical bites, giveaways, and island-inspired fun with spring and summer pieces on display.
Ongoing & On View
All events are free unless noted
Exhibition: Iowa Justice, Iowa Earth – the Paintings of Madai Taylor
April 11 – May 23 | Tue-Sat, 10AM-4PM | Clear Lake Arts Center
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.
Exhibition: Pink Training Wheels by artist Jenna Lou
May 5-July 11 | Tue-Sat, 10AM-4PM | Clear Lake Arts Center
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.
Thursday, May 14
Crafternoon
1-2 PM | Clear Lake Public Library
We’ll provide the supplies, you provide the creativity!
Author Visit: Erin Soderberg Downing
6 PM | Clear Lake Public Library
Bestselling author of 75+ bestselling children’s books, including The Great Peach Experiment series.
Jazz Night
6-9 PM | Reserve 173° Bar & Grill
Live jazz, great food, and a relaxed, upscale atmosphere.
Friday, May 15
Surf Shack Vacation Rental Open House
4:30-6:30 PM | Surf Shack
Tour the Surf Shack vacation rental with drinks, appetizers and sweet treats from local favorites.
Karaoke
7-10 PM | Rumorz Bar & Grill
Oldies and classic rock hits, cold drinks and full house energy.
DJ Night
9 PM-1AM | Rookies Rockin’ Sports Bar
Your playlist, your night — request your favorites with a live DJ.
Saturday, May 16
Clear Lake Farmers Market Opening Day
9 AM-12 PM | Surf Ballroom Parking Lot
50+ vendors, food trucks, live music, kids activities, and fresh local finds every Saturday morning.
Art in the Earth: A Community Workshop
10 AM- 12 PM | Start at Clear Lake Arts Center, Create at Central Gardens
Create earth-inspired art using natural materials after exploring the Iowa Justice, Iowa Earth exhibition.
Sing Along Brunch
11 AM- 3 PM | Reserve 173° Bar & Grill
Live DJ brunch where the whole room sings along to the hits.
Cosmic Bowling
8 PM-12 AM | $6 per person/hour | Lake Pin & Play
Glow lights, music, and bowling turned up every Saturday night.
DJ Night
9 PM-1 AM | Rookies Rockin’ Sports Bar
Your playlist, your night — request your favorites with a live DJ.
Sunday, May 17
2026 Baccalaureate
6-7 PM | The Dock at Zion
Honoring Clear Lake High School graduates with worship, music, scripture, and refreshments.
Monday, May 18
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.
Tuesday, May 19
Line Dancing
9:30-11:30 AM | Central Gardens
Outdoor line dancing classes for all ages and skill levels in the beautiful setting of Central Gardens.
Sculpture Garden Installation
10 AM- 4 PM | Clear Lake Arts Center
Watch artists and UNI students install new large-scale sculptures.
Book Chat: The Push by Ashley Audrain
12-1 PM | Clear Lake Public Library
A gripping psychological thriller exploring motherhood, memory, and the question of what’s truly real.
Business After Hours hosted by: Surf Market & Images Photography & Fine Art
4:30-6 PM | Images Photography & Fine Art
Mai tais, tropical bites, giveaways, and island-inspired fun with spring and summer pieces on display.
Wednesday, May 20
Cyclone Tailgate Tour
5:30PM-7:30PM | Surf Ballroom
Family-friendly event featuring coaches, athletes, giveaways for kids, merchandise, food, and drinks.
BINGO Night
6-8 PM | Reserve 173° Bar & Grill
Hosted by the one and only Bingo Daddy with cool prizes and plenty of laughs.
Books on Tap: Doubt: A Parable by John Patrick Shanley
6-7 PM | Lake Time Brewery
Powerful drama exploring conscience, suspicion, and uncertainty inside a Bronx Catholic school in ’64.
WINGO Wednesday
6:30PM-8:30PM | Lake Pin & Play
BINGO or trivia night with 50¢ wings—grab a seat and join the fun.
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