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All events are free unless noted.
This Week’s Highlights
Just Dani Boutique + Color Studio Happy 7th Birthday Bash
Thursday, June 19: 10 AM – 5 PM | Friday, June 20: 10 AM- 4 PM | Just Dani Boutique + Color Studio
Celebrate 7 years with discounts, prizes, new arrivals, drinks, and casino-themed fun.
Cookbook Club
Wednesday, June 17 | 6:30-7:30 PM | Clear Lake Public Library
Cook and share a broccoli recipe, swap tips, and discover new favorites with fellow food lovers.
Thursdays on Main
Thursday, June 18 | 6-9 PM | Downtown Clear Lake
Live music, classic cars, bounce houses, vendors, shopping, and downtown energy return as Thursdays on Main! This week: live music with Betty & the Gents & CL Fishing Club activity, plus CL Robotics Club will have chicken poop BINGO.
Chamber Quarterly Coffee
Friday, June 19 | 7:30 – 9 AM | Surf Ballroom
Hear community updates from local leaders, connect with fellow Chamber members, and share your own business news during member spotlight updates.
Municipal Band Concert
Sunday, June 21 | 4 PM | Clear Lake City Park
This week’s concert will feature the music of The Sound of Music, Bluey, our traditional Father’s Day Red Skelton Kadiddlehopper March, among many other wonderful pieces.
Ongoing & On View
All events are free unless noted.
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.
Exhibition: Lush Layers by artist Jess Quinn
May 30-June 27 | Tue-Sat, 10AM-4PM | Clear Lake Arts Center
Large-scale floral oil paintings that celebrate the depth, movement, and quiet strength found in nature. Each piece is built through many layers of blended oil paint, creating rich color, soft transitions, and a sense of immersion for the viewer.
Youth Entrepreneurial Academy
Class: June 15-26 9:30 AM – 12 PM | Pitch Competition: June 30, 5:30-8:30PM
Students develop a business idea, build a plan, and compete for startup funding.
Backrooms (R)
June 17: 7:00 PM | $5 Adults, $4 Kids | Lake Theatre
After a therapist’s patient disappears into a dimension beyond reality, she must venture into the unknown to save him.
Petals & Patterns: a Floral Installation
June 18-20: Central Gardens | 10AM-4PM | Clear Lake Arts Center
Jess Quinn’s large-scale floral paintings paired with fresh floral displays from Central Gardens, Katie Casey Designs, and The Red Geranium.
Toy Story 5 (PG)
June 18-19: 7PM; June 20-21: 1PM, 4PM & 7PM; June 22-26: 7PM; June 27-28: 1PM, 4PM & 7PM; June 29-July 1: 7PM | $5 Adults, $4 Kids | Lake Theatre
Woody, Buzz, Jessie and the rest of the gang’s jobs are challenged when they’re introduced to electronics, a new threat to playtime.
Just Dani Boutique + Color Studio Happy 7th Birthday Bash
June 19: 10 AM – 5 PM | June 20: 10 AM- 4 PM | Just Dani Boutique + Color Studio
Celebrate 7 years with discounts, prizes, new arrivals, drinks, and casino-themed fun.
Kids Summer Camp at the Arts Center
June 23-25 | 9 AM – 1:30 PM | $125 | Ages 7-12 | Clear Lake Arts Center
With fun mixed-media activities, kids will explore their artistic side in an engaging and supportive environment.
Wednesday, June 17
Blood Drive
10 AM-2 PM | Colwell Motors Showroom
Donate blood, help save lives, and support the community at this American Red Cross drive.
North Iowa Corridor EDC Annual Meeting
11:30 AM-1 PM | Surf Ballroom
Celebrate progress, hear regional updates, and explore the future of economic growth in North Iowa.
BINGO Night
6-8 PM | Reserve 173° Bar & Grill
Hosted by the one and only Bingo Daddy with cool prizes and plenty of laughs.
Cooking Up Culture
6-7:30 PM | $10 Registration Required | Clear Lake Arts Center
Guest chefs share recipes, culture, and stories in this monthly cooking demonstration series.
Cookbook Club
6:30-7:30 PM | Clear Lake Public Library
Cook and share a broccoli recipe, swap tips, and discover new favorites with fellow food lovers.
WINGO Wednesday
6:30PM-8:30PM | Lake Pin & Play
BINGO or trivia night with 50¢ wings—grab a seat and join the fun.
Karaoke
8 PM-Midnight | Tap’d
Updated song book, fun stage effects and a high-energy crowd.
Thursday, June 18
Golf Croquet
10-11 AM Ladies | 4-5 PM Men | Central Gardens of North Iowa
Fun, connection, and a little friendly competition on the croquet lawn.
Hydro Heroes
10:30 AM-12 PM | Registration Required | Students entering grades 6-8 | Clear Lake Public Library
Learn hydroponic gardening, grow plants, and explore recipes in this hands-on summer program.
Jazz Night
6-9 PM | Reserve 173° Bar & Grill
Live jazz, great food, and a relaxed, upscale atmosphere.
Thursdays on Main
6-9 PM | Downtown Clear Lake
Live music, classic cars, bounce houses, vendors, shopping, and downtown energy return as Thursdays on Main! This week: live music with Betty & the Gents & CL Fishing Club activity, plus CL Robotics Club will have chicken poop BINGO.
Smogster Karaoke & DJ
7 -10 PM | Lakeview Pub
Fun karaoke and good music!
Scott Kirkhart
8 -11 PM | Tap’d
Awesome originals and covers ranging from Rodney Carrington, Lynyrd Skynyrd & Chris Stapleton.
Friday, June 19
Fresh on Friday
9-11 AM | Central Gardens of North Iowa
Hands-on nature activities, outdoor exploration, bouquets, and education for all ages.
Chamber Quarterly Coffee
7:30 – 9 AM | Surf Ballroom
Hear community updates from local leaders, connect with fellow Chamber members, and share your own business news during member spotlight updates.
Lunch & Learn: Candle Making
12 -1 PM | Registration Required | Clear Lake Public Library
Create your own candle while learning from a local maker during this hands-on Lunch & Learn.
Jarno Solo
6-9 PM | VFW
Iowa Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame member singing your favorite tunes.
Let it Begin Tour
Doors open at 6 PM | $15 | Mason City Arena
An evening of Christian music featuring Big Daddy Weave, Megan Woods, and David Leonard.
Karaoke Night
7-10 PM | Rumorz Bar & Grill
Updated song selections for a full night of great music.
Will Barnett
9 PM-1 AM | TAP’d
Original country plus covers from artists such as Chris Stapleton, Tyler Childers, Sturgill Simpson.
DJ Night
9 PM-1 AM | Rookies Rockin’ Sports Bar
Your playlist, your night — request your favorites with a live DJ.
Saturday, June 20
Yoga by the Lake
7-8 AM | $5 | Downtown Seawall
Start your Saturday with lakeside yoga, sunrise views, and a relaxing all-levels outdoor class.
Clear Lake Farmers Market
9 AM-12 PM | Surf Ballroom Parking Lot
50+ vendors, food trucks, live music, kids activities, and fresh local finds every Saturday morning.
Polaroid Emulsion Lifts Art Class
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM | $25 | Clear Lake Arts Center
Learn Polaroid emulsion lift techniques and create unique photographic artwork on new surfaces.
Sing Along Brunch
11 AM – 3 PM | Reserve 173° Bar & Grill
Grab your friends, enjoy great food and cocktails, and sing along with a live DJ.
Marty Garrett
3-7 PM | TAP’d
Classic rock & country covers.
Jenni & Nono
7-10 PM | Rumorz Bar & Grill
’70’s and ’80’s rock & country. DJ After Party 10 PM -1 AM.
Spenser Rahm
7:30 – 10:30 PM | Lake Pin & Play
Enjoy an evening of live music, great food, and drink specials with local favorite Spenser Rahm.
Cosmic Bowling
8 PM-12 AM | $6 per person/hour | Lake Pin & Play
Glow lights, music, and bowling turned up every Saturday night.
Jeremy Ober of Brutal Republic
8 -11 PM | Lakeview Pub
Live music on the stage!
Andrew Hoyt
9 PM-1 AM | TAP’d
Pop music cover songs by The Eagles, Jack Johnson, James Taylor, Jason Mraz, Van Morrison.
DJ Night
9 PM-1 AM | Rookies Rockin’ Sports Bar
Your playlist, your night — request your favorites with a live DJ.
Sunday, June 21
Church in the Park
10 AM | City Park
Outdoor Sunday worship service welcoming all ages and backgrounds in a beautiful lakeside setting.
Municipal Band Concert
4 PM | Clear Lake City Park
This week’s concert will feature the music of The Sound of Music, Bluey, our traditional Father’s Day Red Skelton Kadiddlehopper March, among many other wonderful pieces.
Monday, June 22
Family Movie Monday
1-3 PM | Clear Lake Public Library
This month’s featured film stars several loveable farm animals and a very special pig.
TRI Clear Lake Open Water Swim Practice
6-7 PM | Clear Lake State Park Beach
Open water swim practice for TRI Clear Lake participants at State Park Beach every Monday evening.
Writing Group
6-7 PM | Clear Lake Public Library
Write alongside fellow creatives with prompts, games, and inspiration.
BINGO Night
6:30 – 8:30 PM | VFW
Play for prizes and fun while supporting local charities and programs for veterans.
Tuesday, June 23
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.
Messy Art: Fairy Houses
2-4 PM | Clear Lake Public Library
Create a fairy house masterpiece during this all-ages messy art event inspired by summer reading.
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