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All events are free unless noted
Dia de los Muertos at the Clear Lake Arts Center
Celebrate Día de los Muertos in vibrant style! Explore authentic Mexican artifacts and altars, enjoy professional face painting, and experience the magic as the veil between the living and the dead grows thin. All day event Nov 1st 10am – 4pm. On View in Sukup Lakeside Performing Arts Wing Nov 1st – Nov 29th, 2025.
Open Tuesday-Saturday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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Clear Lake Arts Center, 17 S. 4th St.
The Funky Zebras Boutique Holiday Open House
Holiday Open House at The Funky Zebras Boutique in Clear Lake Thursday, Nov 6 • 4–7 PM Kick off the season with us! Enjoy festive food & drinks, fun giveaways, and be the first to shop our new holiday arrivals. We’re also debuting our Stocking Stuffer Bar—mix & match little goodies to build the perfect, personalized stockings!
What to expect: First look at holiday collections, Stocking Stuffer Bar debut (build-your-own!), Seasonal sips & bites, Giveaways throughout the evening …and of course our holiday goodie bag for the first 25 to check out! (these are SO good!)
Thursday, November 6 from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
The Funky Zebras Boutique, 210 Hwy 18 Suite B
Lakeshore Glow Holiday Open House
Holiday Open House at Lakeshore Glow! Kick off the holiday season with us at Lakeshore Glow on November 6th from 4–8 PM for a fun evening of late-night shopping, beauty, and self-care! Meet Ashley to learn all about holiday spray tanning and browse adorable boutique finds—perfect gifts for yourself or someone special. Meet Jenna, an esthetician from O2 Laser Spa, and discover skin services that will help you achieve hydrated, glowing skin this holiday season. Plus, schedule a free consultation during the event and receive $50 off your Glo2Facial treatment! Support local, shop small, and treat yourself—you deserve it! We can’t wait to celebrate the season with you at Lakeshore Glow!
Thursday, November 6 from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
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Lakeshore Glow, 503 Main Ave.
Marketing Essentials Workshop
Marketing Essentials delves into the dynamic world of marketing and branding, focusing on the essential task of creating a strategic approach. Elevate your brand and connect with your audience through a strategic blend of digital and traditional marketing methods and develop a well-crafted marketing strategy. Propel your business forward by harnessing the power of modern digital tools such as websites, domains, email campaigns, and social media marketing, and discover the tactics necessary to build a tribe of passionate customers, maintain a strong online presence, and establish a memorable brand. Key Topics Covered: – Constructing a Comprehensive Marketing Strategy for Long-Term Success – Building a Consistent and Authentic Brand Identity within Your Marketing Strategy – Crafting an Effective Online Presence: Websites, Social Media & Google – Harnessing the Potential of Text and Email Marketing – Mobilizing Referrals and Conventional Marketing Approaches This webinar is a small group workshop that guides you through the essential skills small business owners need. Take advantage of our experts’ knowledge, and get the answers to your entrepreneurship questions!
Thursday, November 6 from 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Online via Zoom
Bridal & Brew: Holiday Bridal Runway Show
The holidays are almost here- and so is our Holiday Preview Micro-Bridal Show! As the holiday season approaches, we’re excited to present this exclusive event, offering a sneak peek into the latest winter bridal fashion curated by Georgette, Clear Lake’s new bridal shop. This ticketed gathering promises not only runway entertainment but also an intimate experience with a brand-new holiday drink crafted by Livonia’s Coffee Bar and tasty treats from the beloved Starboard Market. Each attendee will receive a holiday gift bag filled with coupons for local Clear Lake businesses, perfect for every bride-to-be or any group of girls who love a fun night out. Don’t forget to purchase your ticket today! Just Venmo @Livoniascoffeebar with your name & number as a descriptor and you will receive your ticket! Any questions, please email livoniascafe@gmail.com
Thursday, November 6 from 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
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Livonia’s Coffee Bar, 408 Main Ave.
$25
Now Showing: Regretting You (PG-13)
From the best-selling author of It Ends With Us, Centers on the strained relationship between young mother Morgan Grant and her teenage daughter Clara, exacerbated by Morgan’s husband Chris’s tragic death, that forces them to navigate life’s challenges together.
Showtimes are Thursday & Friday at 7:00 PM, Saturday & Sunday at 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM, & 7:00 PM
Lake Theatre, 4 N. 4th St.
$5 adults, $4 children 12 and under
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, November 6, 2025 from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
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Lake Time Brewery, 801 Main Ave.
Karaoke at TAP’d
Karaoke is every Thursday night @ TAP’d! For 136 weeks TAP’d & MOJO Productions All-Star Karaoke have brought karaoke to Clear Lake! Jared and his crew are constantly updating the song book & coming up with new on stage effects to make it so much fun!
Thursday, November 6, 2025 from 8:00 PM – Midnight
TAP’d, 313 Main Ave.
Opening Reception: Windows in the Church of Nature by Tom Dakin
This exhibit reflects a journey of unintentional self-awareness. It began years ago with a deck of cards offering insights into behavior, using nature’s inhabitants as both examples and teachers. From there, Tom Dakin designed and executed cross-stitch patterns of animals, later experimenting with beading before moving between media and creating new designs. About six years ago, the muse prompted a shift to glass, and the work has evolved ever since. The show is a fusion of mosaic, petroglyph, cave painting, and prairie school, seasoned with elements of fantasy. Many of the totems represented hold personal meaning for the artist, yet all carry significance after all, even an ant casts a shadow. Dakin hopes viewers will recall the fleeting joy of seeing a hawk or eagle sweep overhead, or the quiet wonder of speaking to a deer and imagining, just for a moment, that it understands. While anthropomorphism can be taken too far, recognizing the positive traits of other beings and choosing to emulate them is at the heart of this “Church.”
Friday, November 7 from 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
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Clear Lake Arts Center, 17 S. 4th St.
Live Music at TAP’d
Your Cali Boys are back to TAP’d! The Schoon Brothers, originally from Manson, Iowa, have been to California and back on their music journey! They’ll be playing us all the country and rock from the 90s and 2000s! Some artists they’ll cover are Third Eye Blind, Post Malone and Luke Combs! Showtime is 9pm!
Friday, November 7, 2025 from 9:00 PM – 1:00 AM
TAP’d, 313 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, November 7, 2025 starting at 9:00 PM
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Rumorz Bar & Grill, 1210 South Shore Dr.
Holiday Gnomes – Zentangle Inspired Art Class
Zentangle Inspired Art covers a wide range of styles & mediums. It is essentially artwork that is inspired by and/or includes Zentangle pattern drawing is representational (not abstract or unplanned) and that’s what makes it ZIA. Discover the joy of creating Zentangle Inspired Art or ZIA. Join us for Holiday Gnomes. A 2 ½-3 hour ZIA class where we’ll create cute gnomes for the holidays. Most of us are familiar with the cute gnomes with red hats that we see during the holiday season. I’ll share a brief history of the gnome and why we think of them this time of year. And we’ll draw 2, maybe 3 gnomes on Zentangle Phi tiles. These tiles are inspired by the Fibonacci spiral and measure 3” x 5”. This project makes a cute design to display in your home and make you smile. Although this is a ZIA class, we will be using the Zentangle Method to draw. This class is for everyone! No Zentangle experience is required, and all tools and materials are included! This class covers: · Brief History and Symbolism of wreaths · How to draw a Zentangle gnome using tangles · Foundational concepts of the Zentangle Method: aura and drawing behind · How to draw and modify tangles for ZIA · You’ll gain practice, learn new tangles, or perhaps a new perspective for drawing familiar tangles.
Saturday, November 8 from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
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Clear Lake Arts Center, 17 S. 4th St.
$45
Bilingual Story Time / Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe
Join us for a fun and interactive bilingual story time in English and Spanish! Families with young children are invited to enjoy stories, songs, and games that celebrate language and culture. This engaging program is perfect for speakers of all levels and is a great way to introduce children to a second language. All are welcome! ¡Únase a nosotros para una divertida e interactiva hora del cuento bilingüe en inglés y español! Invitamos a las familias con niños pequeños a disfrutar de cuentos, canciones y juegos que celebran el idioma y la cultura. Este atractivo programa es perfecto para hablantes de todos los niveles y es una excelente manera de introducir a los niños a un segundo idioma. ¡Todos son bienvenidos!
Saturday, November 8, 2025 from 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Clear Lake Public Library, 200 N. 4th St.
Clear Lake & Ventura Ducks Unlimited Dinner
A night full of games, raffles, and so much fun!
Saturday, November 8, 2025, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Ventura Community Center, 4 Weimer St., Ventura
$40 singles ticket, $50 couples ticket, $25 Greenwing ticket (under 18)
Live Music at TAP’d
Jeremy Ober, of the band Brutal Republic, makes the trip from Fort Dodge to rock out with us for the evening. Jeremy’s favorite artists to cover are the Allman Brothers, Johnny Cash, and Led Zeppelin. Jeremy takes the stage at 9pm!
Saturday, November 8, 2025, 9:00 PM – 1:00 AM
TAP’d, 313 Main Ave.
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, November 10, 2025 from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
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.
Monday, November 10, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Clear Lake VFW, 219 Main Ave.
McKesson Hiring Event
Hiring Various Shifts for Warehouse Workers Full and Part Time. Stop by during our hiring event for open interviews.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
McKesson, 2101 12th Ave. S.
Seed Harvesting Workshop
Join us for a seed harvesting program! Learn how to collect seeds from different plants with this hands-on educational experience. You will see the work that typically goes into preparing our seed library, and you’ll get first pick on seeds you want to bring home!
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Clear Lake Public Library, 200 N 4th St.