Clear Lake Events
Wednesday, June 26 – Tuesday, July 2, 2024
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All events are free unless noted
NOW PLAYING: Inside Out 2 (PG)
Summer hours at the Lake Theatre – now open 7 days a week!
Teenager Riley’s mind headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions! Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust, who’ve long been running a successful operation by all accounts, aren’t sure how to feel when Anxiety shows up. And it looks like she’s not alone.
Monday – Friday 7:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 1:00pm, 4:00pm, & 7:00pm
Purchase tickets online
Lake Theatre, 4 N 4th Street
$5 adults, $4 children 12 & under
Despicable Me 4 premieres Tuesday, July 2nd at 7pm, details below
Featured Artists
Clear Lake Arts Center Featured Artists for June include: Mike Hassig- Paper Collage, Craig Kienast- Photography, and Jennifer Ostrander- Photography. View their works through Saturday, June 29.
Open Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm
Visit the Clear Lake Art Center website
Clear Lake Arts Center, 17 S 4th St
The Faces I’ve Seen Exhibition
View “The Faces I’ve Seen,” a stunning exhibition of 167 oil paintings by Karen Cooper, showcasing captivating everyday expressions in the Hanson Gallery through Saturday, July 6.
Open Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm
Visit the Clear Lake Art Center website
Clear Lake Arts Center, 17 S 4th St
Mastering E-Commerce: Shopify Essentials
Your small business can master e-commerce with this free workshop where you’ll learn the essentials of Shopify. Discover how to implement Shopify to expand your business and take advantage of the ever-growing e-commerce market. In this free workshop, you’ll learn: – How to choose a theme and select between free or paid options – Customizing your store with branding & basic settings – Adding products and collections, including basics of variants and product options – Shipping, delivery, and pickup settings. This workshop will be led by Jennifer Gilbert, Owner & Marketing Strategist, Remio Group.
Wednesday, June 26, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Visit the Pappajohn Center website
This is an online webinar and will be held via Zoom. Register here to receive the webinar link.
Messy Art
Grab some old clothes you don’t mind getting dirty and join us in the meeting room for Messy Art! All ages, toddler to adult, are invited to spend some time creating their own masterpieces. Crafts will fit the Summer Reading theme of Read, Renew, Repeat. Some paint shirts in select sizes are available to borrow. Drop in event. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Wednesday, June 26, 2024, 2:00 PM-4:00 PM
Visit the Library’s website
Clear Lake Public Library, 200 N 4th St
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.
This week Spenser Rahm performs!
Wednesday, June 26, 2024, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Visit the Lady of the Lake on Facebook
Lady of the Lake, docked downtown at the Seawall
BINGO @173° Craft Distillery
Kickstart your adventure at 173° Craft Distillery! Savor expertly crafted cocktails, mingle with others, have fun, and win prizes!
Wednesday, June 26, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
173° Craft Distillery, 306 1st Ave N
Game card available with purchase of food or drink.
Birdchild
Join us on June 26, 2024, for Birdchild. Straight from Des Moines, Iowa, Birdchild is the Midwest’s premier ’80s synthwave-infused cover band. With their unique twist on contemporary hits, they transport audiences back in time to the neon-soaked, nostalgia-filled era of the 1980s, all while keeping the dance floor pumping with infectious energy. Best of all, this is a free event thanks to our amazing sponsors!
Wednesday, June 26, Doors open at 6:00 PM
Visit the Surf Ballroom’s Website
Surf Ballroom, 460 North Shore Drive
Pizza, Puzzles, & Beer
Join us for a night of competition at Elly’s for Pizza Puzzles and Beer!!
Each team of 4 will compete to complete a 300 piece puzzle, one pizza and 8 tallboys. Prizes for top 2 teams! Stop on down to Elly’s or Venmo @Mandyface2 to register. Let us know your choice of pizza and beer! Pizza: Cheese or Pepperoni Beer: Bud, Bud Light, Coors, Miller, Ultra and Busch
Wednesday, June 26, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Visit Elly’s on Facebook
Elly’s, 12 S Shore Drive
Karaoke at TAP’d
Karaoke has been moved to Wednesday nights! We’ll still be 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! OPEN @ 4 to pregame for Karaoke @ 8!
Wednesday, June 26, 2024, 8:00 PM – Midnight
Visit the Facebook event
TAP’d, 313 Main Avenue
Blank Park Zoo
Our actions impact the communities and wild places around us both near and far. Learn about the important part we play in nature and how you can live alongside wildlife. Sponsored by the Friends of the Clear Lake Public Library. *Animals will not be available for petting*
Thursday, June 27, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Visit the Library’s website
Clear Lake Public Library Meeting Room, 200 N 4th St
Thursdays on Main
Mark your calendars for the upcoming Thursdays on Main on June 27, where the city comes alive with music, art, and joy!
Join us from 6pm to 9pm for an evening filled with fun, music, and a vibrant atmosphere that will make your summer Thursdays unforgettable. We have an incredible lineup of activities and entertainment planned just for you and your family!
Get ready to groove to the incredible tunes of the Kraft Brothers, who will take the street stage at 7pm.
Start your weekend early at Thursdays on Main!
This Chamber event features live entertainment, “Mojo’s Main Ave Cruise-In” classic car show, bounce houses, extended retail store hours, vendor street market, and more!
Main Avenue activities are 6:00-9:00pm
6:00pm Special Entertainment (SE corner of City Park): Clear Lake Arts Center
7:00-9:00pm: Live Music, Main Avenue Stage: The Kraft Brothers (Country & Rock)
All activities are FREE thanks to our generous sponsors!
Thursday, June 27, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Visit our website
Downtown Clear Lake
NIACC Performing Arts 2024-2025 Season Preview
Find out what titles and shows are coming to the North Iowa Community Auditorium next season and build your own Season Ticket Bundle with up to a 15% discount for this night only. Season Ticket Bundle: Select 7-11 shows to become eligible for a 5% discount, or buy 12 or more shows to save 10%. For preview night only, you get an additional 5% discount making your total discount 10% for 7-11 shows and 15% for 12+ shows!
Thursday, June 27, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Visit NIACC Performing Arts’ website
North Iowa Community Auditorium, 500 College Drive Mason City, IA
Live Music at TAP’d
TAP’d is the OFFICIAL “Thursday’s on Main” Afterparty! This week we welcome an up and coming band to TAP’d for the first time! Rural Route comes to us from Boone to play us some country and rock! This new 3 piece band will play anything from Dolly Parton to Zach Bryan to Cheap Trick to Alanis Morrisette while playing a few originals!
Thursday, June 26, 2024, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
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, June 28, 2024, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Visit Central Garden’s website
Central Gardens of North Iowa, 800 2nd Avenue North
Rocking the Parking Lot Party
Enjoy parking lot games and live music at Country Meadow Place. Hot dogs, burgers, corn roast, and cold drinks!
Friday, June 28, 2024, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Visit Country Meadow Place’s website
Country Meadow Place 17396 Kingbird Ave. Mason City, IA
Master’s Voice Southern Gospel Concert
Master’s Voice is a gospel quartet based in Bristow, Oklahoma. Since 1995, Masters Voice has been bringing gospel music to cities and towns across the country.
Not only will your heart be blessed with their music, but yours spirit will be filled with joy and laughter as they engage the crowd with their humor.
Friday, June 28, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Visit the Clear Lake Baptist Church’s website
Clear Lake Baptist Church, 314 N 6th St
Live Music at TAP’d
Lee Klett makes his way back to TAP’d from SE Iowa to play us some country and rock on a Friday Night! His country ranges from Johnny Cash and Brooks N Dunn to Luke Combs and Morgan Wallen! LEE takes the stage at 9!
Friday, June 28, 2024, 9:00 PM – Midnight
Visit the Facebook event
TAP’d, 313 Main Avenue
Yoga by the Lake
Join us for an energizing and serene experience at Yoga by the Lake! ♀️ Every Saturday June through August, head down to the Seawall in downtown Clear Lake at 7am. Immerse yourself in the breathtaking sunrise over the picturesque Clear Lake as our certified instructors guide you through a revitalizing yoga session. No pre-registration needed, making it ideal for weekend visitors. Just bring your mat, wear comfy clothes, and enjoy this drop-in class. Discover the perfect blend of relaxation and invigoration amidst a truly unique setting. Don’t miss out!
Saturday, June 29, 2024, 07:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Visit the event website
Downtown Seawall $2 per session
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, June 29, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Visit the Farmers Market on Facebook
Surf Ballroom Parking Lot – 460 North Shore Drive
Live Music at TAP’d
We get to bring back The TAP’d Original for a Saturday Night Show! Jarno Solo will play your favorite songs to listen to with your friends from Jimmy Buffet to Creedence Clearwater Revival to Zac Brown Band to Buddy Holly! Jarno takes the stage at 9!
Saturday, June 29, 2024, 9:00 PM – Midnight
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, June 30, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Church in the Park’s Website
City Park
Municipal Band Concert
Enjoy a wonderful afternoon concert brought to you by the Clear Lake Municipal Band. Bring your lawn chair and relax in City Park as they strike up the band! The weekly concert program is printed in the Clear Lake Mirror Reporter.
Sunday, June 30, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Clear Lake City Park Bandshell
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, July 1, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Visit the Library’s website
Clear Lake Public Library, 200 N 4th St
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, July 2, 2024, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM (weather permitting)
Visit Central Garden’s website
Central Gardens of North Iowa, 800 2nd Avenue North
Mystery Book Club: The Devil’s Bed
The Mystery Book Club meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm in the library. May’s selection is The Devil’s Bed by William Kent Krueger. When President Clay Dixon’s father-in-law—a former vice president—is injured in a farming accident, First Lady Kate Dixon returns to Minnesota to be at his side. Assigned to protect her, Secret Service agent Bo Thorsen soon falls under Kate’s spell. He also suspects the accident is part of a trap set for Kate by David Moses, an escaped mental patient who once loved her. What Bo and Moses don’t realize is that they’re caught in a web of deadly intrigue spun by a seemingly insignificant bureaucratic department within the federal government. Racing to find answers before an assassin’s bullet can kill Kate, Bo soon learns that when you lie down with the devil, there’s hell to pay.
Tuesday, July 2, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Visit the Library’s website
Clear Lake Public Library, 200 N 4th St
NOW PLAYING: Despicable Me 4 (PG)
Summer hours at the Lake Theatre – now open 7 days a week!
Gru, Lucy, Margo, Edith, and Agnes welcome a new member to the family, Gru Jr., who is intent on tormenting his dad. Gru faces a new nemesis in Maxime Le Mal and his girlfriend Valentina, and the family is forced to go on the run.
Premieres Tuesday, July 2nd at 7:00 PM
Showtimes are Monday – Friday 7:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 1:00pm, 4:00pm, & 7:00pm
Purchase tickets online
Lake Theatre, 4 N 4th Street
$5 adults, $4 children 12 & under