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All events are free unless noted

Paper and Clay Exhibition
A Legacy of Artistic Friendship, Form & Figure by Jo Ann Hendricks and Maureen Seamonds. Captivated by human form and figure, the exhibit is a beautiful collection of paintings and sculptures by artists Hendricks and Seamonds. Exhibit runs through August 31, 2024.
Open Tuesday-Saturday, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Visit the Clear Lake Art Center’s website
Clear Lake Arts Center, 17 S 4th St

NOW PLAYING: Deadpool & Wolverine (R)
Marvel Studios’ “Deadpool & Wolverine” delivers the ultimate, iconic, cinematic team-up throwdown.
Thursday, August 22, 7:00PM
Purchase tickets online
Lake Theatre, 4 N 4th Street
$5 adults, $4 children 12 & under

Karaoke at TAP’d
Summer is winding down in Clear Lake, but Karaoke at TAP’d is just starting to heat up! Karaoke is back home to Thursday nights! Karaoke has been rocking Wednesdays all summer long! We’re bringing you the best, MOJO Productions All Star Karaoke! Jared & his crew are constantly updating their song book & coming up with new on stage effects to make it so much fun!
Thursday, August 22, 2024, 8:00 PM – Midnight
Visit the Facebook event
TAP’d, 313 Main Avenue

Fresh on Friday
Savor Friday mornings in the Garden! Select from a number of beautiful garden fresh bouquets put together by a talented group of volunteers. Enjoy complimentary coffee and refreshments on the patio and sample veggies and herbs picked straight out of the Bee Happy Discovery Garden! Kids activities abound! Our youth group, Gardeners of Tomorrow, will be selling a wide variety of organically grown veggies and herbs! Come join us for this popular event!
The Bee Happy Discovery Garden buzzes with excitement each Friday morning as kids of all ages connect with the garden, community and each other! Taste what’s growing, explore, help out, and observe using all one’s senses! Magnifying glasses, watering cans, art materials and books help kids connect with the garden at their own pace. Each Friday features special garden activities and community visitors. Follow our Facebook page for updates.
Friday, August 23, 2024, 9:00am – 11:00am
Visit Central Garden’s website
Central Gardens of North Iowa, 800 2nd Ave N

Summer Sizzler Pickleball Tournament
Summer Sizzler is an outdoor tournament on Clear Lake’s NEW outdoor courts! Spectators welcome!
Friday Evening: Men’s & Women’s Singles
Saturday: Men’s, Women’s Doubles
Sunday: Mixed Doubles
3.0, 3.5, & 4.0+ in all events
Friday – Sunday, August 23-25, 2024
Visit the event website
Outdoor Pickleball Courts, 210 20th St N

NOW PLAYING: It Ends With Us (PG-13)
IT ENDS WITH US, the first Colleen Hoover novel adapted for the big screen, tells the compelling story of Lily Bloom (Blake Lively), a woman who overcomes a traumatic childhood to embark on a new life in Boston and chase a lifelong dream of opening her own business. A chance meeting with charming neurosurgeon Ryle Kincaid (Justin Baldoni) sparks an intense connection, but as the two fall deeply in love, Lily begins to see sides of Ryle that remind her of her parents’ relationship. When Lily’s first love, Atlas Corrigan (Brandon Sklenar), suddenly reenters her life, her relationship with Ryle is upended, and Lily realizes she must learn to rely on her own strength to make an impossible choice for her future.
Friday, 7:00PM, Saturday & Sunday 1:00PM, 4:00PM, & 7:00PM, Monday-Thursday 7:00PM
Purchase tickets online
Lake Theatre, 4 N 4th Street
$5 adults, $4 children 12 & under

Live Music at TAP’d
Sierra Griggs makes her way up from Southern Iowa to return to TAP’d to play us a nice array of country, pop and classic rock on a Friday night! You’ll hear all your favorites from Taylor Swift, Lainey Wilson, & Miranda Lambert to go along with her Nashville recorded singles! Sierra takes the stage at 9!
Friday, August 23, 2024 at 9:00 PM
Visit the Facebook event
TAP’d, 313 Main Avenue

 Farmers Market
Come out to the Clear Lake Farmer’s Market on Saturday mornings! With 50+ vendors each week, you’ll find fresh produce, baked goodies, meats, handmade crafts, coffee, lemonade, and more. Grab a bite from food trucks, enjoy live music, and let the kids have a blast with fun activities. It’s a great way to support local and have a good time!
Saturday, August 24, 2024, 9:00am – 12:00pm
Visit the Farmers Market on Facebook
Surf Ballroom Parking Lot – 460 N Shore Dr

Beginner Guitar
Always wanted to learn guitar? Here is your chance! Instructor Kristie Hayner will host beginner guitar classes every Saturday July-August! These group style, relaxed classes are for beginner-intermediate students to learn the basics of this beloved instrument. All students 4th grade and up are welcome. Learn some chords, get strumming and play some good old fashion Rock ‘n’ Roll at the Surf Ballroom Music Enrichment Center this Summer! Surf Ballroom Music Enrichment Center Saturdays July-August 9:00-10:00AM- Beginner 10:00-11:00AM- Intermediate Free No Registration Required Drop-ins Welcome.
Saturday, August 24, 2024, 9:00am – 11:00am
Visit the event website
Surf Ballroom Enrichment Center, 509 Buddy Holly Place

Live Music at 173° Craft Distillery
Live Music: Jordan Messerole
Saturday, August 24, 2024, at 7:00pm
Visit the Facebook event 
173° Craft Distillery, 306 1st Ave N

Live Music at TAP’d
You don’t want to miss Saturday night when we bring back Midwest CMO New Artist of the Year, Mr. Jordan Beem! Jordan plays a wide variety of music from classic rock to all kinds of pop and country! Jordan takes the stage at 9 and he’ll keep the party going all night long!
Saturday, August 24, 2024, at 9:00pm
Visit the Facebook event
TAP’d, 313 Main Avenue

Church in the Park
Whether you’re a lifelong Christian or just exploring faith, everyone is welcome. Held at the bandshell in Clear Lake’s City Park, services run every Sunday from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Come and experience a message of truth, life, and community in a beautiful outdoor setting.
Sunday, August 25, 2024, 10:00am – 11:00am
Church in the Park’s Website
City Park

Picnics & Performances
Celebrate local talent at this eight-week, family friendly, FREE concert series! Bring a lawn chair, a picnic, a bottle of wine, and enjoy music in the beauty of the Gardens. This week’s performance is by Liv McNair, a singer/songwriter from Winterset, Iowa who plays a variety of genres including country, americana, and folk.
Sunday, August 25, 2024, 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Visit Central Garden’s website
Central Gardens of North Iowa Activity Lawn, 800 2nd Ave N

Sunday Runday
Lace up your running shoes and hit the pavement for a self-led 5K run. No registration, no rules – just you and the open road. Finish strong at 173° Craft Distillery with half-price tap beer, canned options, and non-alcoholic drinks for all runners! Not a runner? No worries! Be the MVP by arriving early and grabbing a table for your running pals.
Sunday, August 25, 2024, at 5:00pm
Visit the Facebook event
173° Craft Distillery, 306 1st Ave N

Big Band: Gaylin Sudik Orchestra
Step back in time and experience the golden era of big band music during the Surf’s Big Band Dance season! Join us for an evening filled with the timeless sounds of swing, jazz, and big band classics, performed live by the renowned Gaylin Sudik Orchestra. The Surf Ballroom boasts a spacious dance floor, perfect for ballroom dancing. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or a newcomer, there’s room for everyone!
Sunday, August 25, 2024, doors open at 5:30pm with music and dancing from 6:00-9:00PM
Visit the Surf Ballroom’s Website
Surf Ballroom, 460 North Shore Drive
Tickets are $15

Movie Monday
Join us for a movie on the fourth Monday of each month at 1:00 pm & 5:30 pm. Click here for the selected movie! Popcorn and lemonade will be provided.
Monday, August 26, 2024, 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Visit the Library’s website
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, August 26, 2024, 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Visit the Library’s website
Clear Lake Public Library, 200 N 4th St

BINGO Night at the VFW
Besides the good fun, the veterans and auxiliary volunteers will donate all proceeds from the games to community charities and veteran causes. Everyone wins at VFW BINGO! BINGO Night at the VFW the 2nd & 4th Mondays of the month from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Must be over 21 to play.
Monday, August 26, 2024, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Visit the VFW on Facebook
Clear Lake VFW, 219 Main Avenue

Line Dancing with Mary Jo
Free Line Dancing is back at Central Gardens! Join instructor Mary Jo Kennan for a free hour of instruction every Tuesday from 9:30-10:30 at the Fountain Plaza inside the main gates. Anyone wanting to have fun and get some exercise is welcome, regardless of skill level or age. Bring comfortable shoes, a water bottle, and a smile!
Tuesday, August 27, 2024, 9:30am – 10:30am (weather permitting)
Visit Central Garden’s website
Central Gardens of North Iowa, 800 2nd Avenue North

Business TechTalk: A.I. and U
TechTalk takes a look at Artificial Intelligence at our August event! Join us for an enlightening discussion on the emergence of AI, exploring its transformative potential and the security concerns it can raise. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about the technology advancements reshaping our world and the strategies you can use to mitigate the resulting security risks. As always, your first drink is free! Sponsored by CLTel TechTalk creates a space for sparking new ideas and conversations between innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, educators, technologists, community members, and community partners. TechTalk’s goal is to engage, encourage, and elevate technology in North Iowa by creating the opportunity for meaningful interactions. Members are interested in adding more value to each month’s event while supporting and growing North Iowa’s creative class, including tech employees and employers.
Tuesday, August 27, 2024, 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Register for TechTalk
Lake Time Brewery, 801 Main Avenue

Dockside Night
Sit back and enjoy a relaxing evening on the Lady of the Lake Dockside! Feel the fresh air on your face, sway to the music, and relax into the lake lifestyle. Cash bar opens at 5pm. No cover charge.
Live music 6-9pm with Jesse Calvert!
Wednesday, August 28, 2024, 5:00pm – 10:00pm
Visit the Lady of the Lake on Facebook
Lady of the Lake, docked downtown at the Seawall

Surf Sounds: Drop Dead Dangerous
Join us on August 28th, 2024, for Drop Dead Dangerous!  This musical force has taken the continental United States and the Caribbean by storm.  A band full of songwriters intertwining addicting melodies with honest, passionate lyrics, they’re hailed by their loyal following as among the best in the business.  Kitty Steadman, the lead singer and guitar player, combines a magnificent voice with a party-hard attitude that has brought fans all over the country to their feet.  Melanie Howe, also known as “The Djembabe,” fills the pocket with grooves and percussive magic that can only be found on the Drop Dead Dangerous stage.  Their harmonies sound as if the two women have been singing together their whole lives.  Joining forces in autumn of 2015, they tour not only to spread their brand of music but also to change the southern rock and country landscape.  Be prepared for a wild ride of original music and powerful entertainment when you catch one of their shows, and be warned… This could get DANGEROUS.  This is a free event thanks to our amazing sponsors!
Wednesday, August 28, 2024, doors open at 6:00pm
Visit the Surf Ballroom’s Website
Surf Ballroom, 460 North Shore Drive