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All events are free unless noted.
This Week’s Highlights
Thursdays on Main
Thursday | 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 Come Back Buddy, CLHS Band Performs in front of the stage at 6pm, and Plain Ol’ Pumpkins will have Moo-nure Ball skee-ball game!
Three Stars Statue Unveiling Ceremony
Friday | 11 AM | Surf Ballroom Music Experience Center
Three permanent life-size bronze statues honoring Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and The Big Bopper.
CLASS Car Club’s Summer Dance Cruise
Friday | 3-5 PM Line up & social time, Cruise at 5 PM | $10 per car | Line up behind Best Western
Nearly 900 cars cruise around the lake, then enjoy the Whitesidewalls concert at the Surf Ballroom.
Three Stars Tribute Album Release & The Whitesidewalls Sock Hop
Friday | Doors open at 7 PM | $23 | Surf Ballroom
Celebrate the release of Pat Boone’s Gold Label “Three Stars Tribute” album and be part of a history-making day at one of America’s most important music landmarks.
CLASS Car Show
Saturday | Show & Shine 12-3 PM, Awards 3PM, Band 6:30-10 PM | City Park & Downtown
Browse 500 classic cars and enjoy live music in the evening with Endless Endeavor.
Artist Reception: Was it Just a Dream? by Artist Kenneth Hall
Saturday | 2-4 PM | Clear Lake Arts Center
Meet nationally and internationally exhibited artist and UNI professor Kenneth Hall.
Clear Lake Historical Society’s Annual Meeting
Saturday | 2-3 PM | Clear Lake Public Library
Annual review, opportunities, current exhibits and presentation on “Starving Time” at Jamestown, VA.
Ongoing & On View
All events are free unless noted
Exhibition: North Iowa Landscapes by artist Pamela Douglas
July 18-September 12 | Tue-Sat, 10AM-4PM | Clear Lake Arts Center
Explore paintings inspired by North Iowa landscapes that capture quiet beauty, memory, and emotion while inviting viewers to slow down and appreciate the natural world.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day (PG-13)
July 30-31: 7PM; Aug. 1-2: 1PM, 4PM, & 7PM; Aug. 3-7: 7PM; Aug. 10-12, 7PM | $5 Adults, $4 Kids | Lake Theatre
A forgotten Peter Parker lives alone as a full-time Spider-Man until mounting pressure triggers a dangerous change and a powerful new enemy emerges.
Exhibition: Was it Just a Dream? by artist Kenneth Hall
August 8-September 5 | Tue-Sat, 10AM-4PM | Clear Lake Arts Center
Layered figures and abstract spaces create paintings that invites the chaotic with temes of connection, memory, and the human experience through immersive, emotionally charged imagery.
Wednesday, August 5
Summer Story Time
10:30-11:30 AM | Clear Lake Public Library
Stories, body movement actions, songs and rhymes for ages 0-5.
BINGO Night
6-8 PM | Reserve 173° Bar & Grill
Hosted by the one and only Bingo Daddy with cool prizes and plenty of laughs.
Think First, Click Second: Recognizing Scams Before They Happen
6:30-7:30 PM | Clear Lake Public Library
What is a scam, types of scams, ways to prevent being scammed, what to do if you’ve been scammed.
Karaoke
8 PM- Midnight | Tap’d
Updated song book, fun stage effects and a high-energy crowd.
Thursday, August 6
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.
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 Come Back Buddy, CLHS Band Performs in front of the stage at 6pm, and Plain Ol’ Pumpkins will have Moo-nure Ball skee-ball game!
Jazz Night
6-9 PM | Reserve 173° Bar & Grill
Live jazz, great food, and a relaxed, upscale atmosphere.
Jason Reed
8-11 PM | Tap’d
Iowa Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Famer playing country, rock and outlaw country.
Friday, August 7
Fresh on Friday
9-11 AM | Central Gardens of North Iowa
Hands-on nature activities, outdoor exploration, bouquets, and education for all ages.
Three Stars Statue Unveiling Ceremony
11 AM | Surf Ballroom Music Experience Center
Three permanent life-size bronze statues honoring Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and The Big Bopper.
CLASS Car Club’s Summer Dance Cruise
3-5 PM Line up & social time, Cruise at 5 PM | $10 per car | Line up behind Best Western
Nearly 900 cars cruise around the lake, then enjoy the Whitesidewalls concert at the Surf Ballroom.
Three Stars Tribute Album Release & The Whitesidewalls Sock Hop
Doors open at 7 PM | $23 | Surf Ballroom
Celebrate the release of Pat Boone’s Gold Label “Three Stars Tribute” album and be part of a history-making day at one of America’s most important music landmarks.
Karaoke Night
7-10 PM | Rumorz Bar & Grill
Updated song selections for a full night of great music.
DJ Night
9 PM-1 AM | Rookies Rockin’ Sports Bar
Your playlist, your night — request your favorites with a live DJ.
John Steiert
9 PM-midnight | TAP’d
Classic rock
Saturday, August 8
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, Mr. Jeff Music, kids activities, and fresh local finds every Saturday morning.
Improvising with Abstraction Art Class
10 AM-12:30 PM | $50 | Clear Lake Arts Center
Use color image transfers and acrylic painting to create layered, expressive collages with Kenneth Hall.
CLASS Car Show
Show & Shine 12-3 PM, Awards 3PM, Band 6:30-10 PM | City Park & Downtown
Browse 500 classic cars and enjoy live music in the evening with Endless Endeavor.
Francis Zrostlik Day
1 PM-midnight | VFW Post 5515, Garner
Great food, live music and much more.
Artist Reception: Was it Just a Dream? by Artist Kenneth Hall
2-4 PM | Clear Lake Arts Center
Meet nationally and internationally exhibited artist and UNI professor Kenneth Hall.
Clear Lake Historical Society’s Annual Meeting
2-3 PM | Clear Lake Public Library
Annual review, opportunities, current exhibits and presentation on “Starving Time” at Jamestown, VA.
Jeff Reinartz
3-7 PM | TAP’d
Good time country and classic rock.
Corey Kent
Doors open at 8 PM | $31 | Surf Ballroom
Rock infused country, heartland values, and red dirt grit.
Mr. Jeff Music
8-11 PM | Lake View Pub
Local favorite playing all of your favorite songs.
Cosmic Bowling
8 PM-12 AM | $6 per person/hour | Lake Pin & Play
Glow lights, music, and bowling turned up for a fun Saturday night.
DJ Night
9 PM-1 AM | Rookies Rockin’ Sports Bar
Your playlist, your night — request your favorites with a live DJ.
Lucas Beebe
9 PM- 1AM | TAP’d
Country to classic & alternative rock.
Sunday, August 9
Church in the Park
10 AM | City Park
Outdoor Sunday worship service welcoming all ages and backgrounds in a beautiful lakeside setting.
Picnics & Performances: Come Back Buddy
5-6 PM | Central Gardens of North Iowa
Bring a lawn chair and picnic to enjoy 3-piece rock ‘n’ roll band inspired by Buddy Holly in the gardens.
Monday, August 10
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.
Tuesday, August 11
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.
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