Visit our full events calendar
All events are free unless noted.
Exhibition: Windows in the Church of Nature by Tom Dakin
This exhibit traces an unintentional journey of self-awareness that began years ago with a deck of cards using animals to reflect human behavior. From that starting point, Tom Dakin explored cross-stitch animal patterns, then beading, and eventually moved fluidly between media, creating new designs along the way. About six years ago, his muse led him to glass, where the work has continued to evolve. The show blends influences of mosaic, petroglyph, cave painting, prairie school, and fantasy, featuring totems that hold personal meaning for the artist while inviting universal reflection, reminding us that even an ant casts a shadow. Dakin hopes viewers reconnect with the fleeting joy of encountering wildlife and consider the value of recognizing and emulating the positive traits of other beings, a central idea of this “Church.” On view until February 28th
Open Wednesdays-Saturdays from 10AM-4PM
Follow Clear Lake Arts Center on Facebook
Clear Lake Arts Center, 17 S. 4th St.
Pajama Story Time
Throw on your pajamas, bring a stuffie if you’d like, and come join us for a fun night story time at the library.
Thursday, February 19th from 6-6:30PM
Visit the Library’s website
Clear Lake Public Library, 200 N. 4th St.
Jazz Night at Reserve 173° Bar & Grill
Come experience the music scene Clear Lake is known for every Thursday night at Reserve 173° Bar & Grill. Enjoy live jazz from a talented local band alongside great food and a relaxed, upscale atmosphere. Thursday is also the only night Reserve 173 offers gluten-free Fettuccini Alfredo with shrimp or chicken. Want to make it even more personal? Bring your favorite bottle of wine for a $30 corkage fee. Join us every Thursday from 6–9 p.m. for live music, great food, and a classic Clear Lake night out.
Thursday, February 19th from 6-9PM
Follow Reserve 173° Bar & Grill on Facebook
Reserve 173° Bar & Grill, 306 1st Ave. N.
Trivia Thursday
Think you know it all? Gather your friends and put your knowledge to the test every Thursday at Lake Time Brewery for a night of fun, friendly competition, and craft beer! The trivia topics change weekly, so make sure to check our Facebook page for updates. Whether you’re a history buff, pop culture fanatic, or just love a good challenge, there’s something for everyone. Great prizes, great brews, and great times await—see you there!
Thursday, February 19th from 7-9PM
Visit Lake Time Brewery on Facebook
Lake Time Brewery, 801 Main Ave.
Now Playing: Send Help (R)
An employee and her insufferable boss become stranded on a deserted island, the only survivors of a plane crash. Here, they must overcome past grievances and work together to make it out alive.
Thursday & Friday at 7PM, Saturday & Sunday at 1, 4, & 7PM
Click here for tickets
Lake Theatre, 4 N. 4th St.
$5 adults, $4 children 12 and under
Karaoke at TAP’d
Week 149 of karaoke at TAP’d brings a constantly updated song book, fun stage effects, and the same high-energy crowd ready to grab the mic.
Thursday, February 19th from 8PM – Midnight
Follow TAP’d on Facebook
TAP’d, 313 Main Ave.
Fantastic Magic with Farrell and Amanda Dillon
The Clear Lake Area Concert Association presents a hilarious and mind-bending journey into the world of magic, packed with sharp wit, jaw-dropping illusions, and Vegas-sized laughs. A graduate of the legendary Chavez School of Magic, Farrell has been featured on all eight seasons of Masters of Illusion, appeared on “The Today Show,” and earned a Best Stage Magician of the Year nomination from Hollywood’s world-famous Magic Castle.
Friday, February 20th, 7PM
Follow Clear Lake Area Concert Association on Facebook
E.B. Stillman Auditorium, 1601 3rd Ave. N.
Memberships for the remainder of 2025-2026 season: $35/adult, students are free. Includes two shows in Clear Lake plus opportunity to attend up to 8 additional shows in nearby reciprocal communities.
Live Music at TAP’d
Luke Farland is back by popular demand! Luke has over 20 years under his belt in the music business. He uses several pieces of equipment to loop the sound of different musical instruments to create a full band sound! Luke knows over 1200 songs ranging from the 1930s to today’s top hits! Although his specialization is country, Luke also plays rock, alternative, blues, Pop, and everything in between!
Friday, February 20th, 8 – Midnight
Follow TAP’d on Facebook
TAP’d, 313 Main Ave.
All Request DJ Night at Rookies
Request your favorite songs from a live DJ!
Friday, February 20th & Saturday, February 21st from 9PM – 1AM
Follow Rookies on Facebook
Rookies, 307 Main Ave.
Karaoke Night at Rumorz
Grab the mic, grab a drink, and let your inner rockstar shine every Friday at Rumorz Bar & Grill! Ice cold drinks, all your favorite songs, no judgment — just good vibes! Kicks off at 9PM so bring your crew, belt it out, and make it a night to remember.
Friday, February 20th starting at 9 PM
Follow Rumorz Bar & Grill on Facebook
Rumorz Bar & Grill, 1210 South Shore Dr.
Latino Night at Reserve 173° Bar & Grill
North Iowa, it’s time to hit the dance floor. DJ Peter is bringing the energy with a full night of Latin hits at Reserve 173° Bar & Grill, featuring salsa, bachata, reggaetón, cumbia, merengue, and more. Whether you’ve got the moves or you’re ready to learn, this is your night. Grab your friends and join us for a high-energy evening of music and dancing.
Friday, February 20th from 9PM-Midnight
Follow Reserve 173° Bar & Grill on Facebook
Reserve 173° Bar & Grill, 306 1st Ave. N.
Color the Wind: Canceled
On Monday, February 16th we made the decision to cancel the 2026 Color the Wind Kite Festival due to unsafe ice conditions near the shoreline on Clear Lake. After closely monitoring the ice in partnership with local safety officials, it was determined that the ice is not stable enough to host the event. Safety is always our top priority. We also explored moving the festival to land, but FAA regulations, space limitations, parking, and lack of electricity make that option unworkable. We know how much this event means to our community and visitors. Our team is just as disappointed, but safety must come first.
Thank you for your support of Color the Wind. We look forward to better conditions and bringing the festival back next year, Feb. 20, 2027. Please enjoy the activities that will continue on Saturday hosted by the Clear Lake Arts Center & Clear Lake Public Library.
-Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and the Color the Wind Committee
A Studio Activity in Wind, Light & Color Through Shape
Step into a world of color, light, and imagination in this hands-on art activity for all ages. Participants will design your own stained-glass inspired window using construction paper and glowing cellophane, exploring how layered shapes transform when light shines through. Inspired by Tom Dakin’s solo exhibition Windows in the Church of Nature in the Hanson Gallery, this activity invites you to observe the bold shapes and movement of kites. Take inspiration from both the gallery and outdoors during the Kite Festival. Create a viewfinder to help choose your composition. Translate what you see into a one-of-a-kind design to take home, discovering how light, color, and shape work together through observation and creative play. Perfect for curious creators who love nature, color, and art that shines.
Saturday, February 21st from 10AM-1PM
Follow Clear Lake Arts Center on Facebook
Clear Lake Arts Center, 17 S. 4th St.
Color the Wind Story Time
Story time starts at 10:30 a.m. and will feature colorful stories, rhymes, and a craft. A hot chocolate bar will also be available.
Saturday, February 21st at 10:30AM
Visit the Library’s website
Clear Lake Public Library, 200 N. 4th St.
Color the Wind Crafts & Warming House
From 12:00 – 4:00 p.m., the Library Meeting Room will be open as a warming house with games and crafts to enjoy. A hot chocolate bar will also be available.
Saturday, February 21st from 12-4PM
Visit the Library’s website
Clear Lake Public Library, 200 N. 4th St.
Jesse Calvert at Rumorz
Kick back and enjoy a Saturday night of acoustic country with Jesse Calvert live at Rumorz Bar & Grill. Just one guy, one guitar, and all the country favorites you love.
Cold beer, great food, & live acoustic music, grab your friends, grab a drink, and settle in for a laid-back night at Rumorz.
Saturday, February 21st from 8PM-Midnight
Follow Rumorz Bar & Grill on Facebook
Rumorz Bar & Grill, 1210 South Shore Dr.
Live Music at TAP’d
No Kites. No problem. TAP’d is honoring our double show Saturday! We’ll kick things off with Lucas Beebe taking the stage for the first time! Lucas plays anything from country to classic rock to alternative rock! At 8PM, Casey Peasley makes her way to TAP’d for the first time! Casey comes to us from Chariton to play us some classic country, modern country and some classic rock on a Saturday night! Casey covers all sorts of artists from Cody Johnson, Fleetwood Mac and Creedence Clearwater Revival to just name a few!
Saturday, February 21st: Lucas Beebe 2-4PM & Casey Peasley from 8PM-Midnight
Follow TAP’d on Facebook
TAP’d, 313 Main Ave.
A Taste of Solitude
Please join us for an event to explore the power of art and food. When life feels like too much what do you do, where do you go to detach, to re-set if only for a moment or two? This is the power of art. It can take us to places we have been before and to places we have never been….but where we can feel peace. Come taste, see, feel, and listen to the sounds that can lead us to a place of calm and rest.
Sunday, February 22nd from 3-5PM
Follow Images Photography on Facebook
Images Photography, 606 Buddy Holly Pl.
Play Café
Play Café is held the fourth Monday from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Adults can come enjoy a warm beverage while the kids play in the library community room. For children ages 0-5 with their caregiver.
Monday, February 23rd from 10-11AM
Visit the Library’s website
Clear Lake Public Library, 200 N. 4th St.
Movie Monday
Join us at the library for popcorn and a movie at 1:00 pm on the fourth Monday of each month. Check out the library website to find out what movie is playing each month!
Monday, February 23rd at 1PM
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, February 23rd from 6-7PM
Visit the Library’s website
Clear Lake Public Library, 200 N. 4th St.
BINGO Night at the VFW
Good times for a good cause! Proceeds from every game support local charities and veteran programs. VFW BINGO happens the 2nd & 4th Mondays, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Must be 21+ to play.
Wednesday, February 23rd from 6:30-8:30PM
Follow Clear Lake VFW on Facebook
VFW, 219 Main Ave.
Game Hour
Join us for an hour of games on the 4th Tuesday of every month at 1:00 pm. You can bring a friend and play from the assortment of games we have available, or you can bring your own games and teach others how to play!
Monday, February 24th from 1-2PM
Visit the Library’s website
Clear Lake Public Library, 200 N. 4th St.
BINGO Night at Reserve 173° Bar & Grill
Spend your Wednesday nights with Bingo Daddy at Reserve 173° for laughs, prizes, cocktails, and great food. Grab your crew, settle in, and make it a weekly tradition.
Wednesday, February 25th from 6-8PM
Follow Reserve 173° Bar & Grill on Facebook
Reserve 173° Bar & Grill, 306 1st Ave. N.
Bags Night at the VFW
VFW weekly bean bag night is every Wednesday. Sign up at 6:30pm, play begins at 7pm. $1 entry per person, prize money awarded each week. Bring a snack to share if you like!
Wednesday, February 25th from 6:30-9PM
Follow Clear Lake VFW on Facebook
VFW, 219 Main Ave.