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All events are free unless noted.
This Week’s Highlights
Three Dog Night
Thursday | Doors open at 6:30 PM | $43 | Surf Ballroom
Hear classics like “Joy to the World,” “One,” “Shambala,” and “Mama Told Me (Not to Come).”
Clear Lake Chamber Quarterly Coffee
Friday | 7:30-9 AM | Surf Ballroom
Hear updates from local leaders, connect with the community, and share your own two-minute Chamber member update. No registration required, just grab some coffee and join us!
Art for Everyone: An Evening of Art, Design and Conversation with Liz Lidgett
Saturday | 4:30-6:30 PM | $50 (includes book), $25 social reception only) | Clear Lake Arts Center
Explore how art, design, color, and personal expression can transform the spaces where we live.
Puzzle Night
Tuesday | 6:30 PM check in, begin at 7 PM | $60 Team of 4 | Lake View Pub
Solve a 500 piece puzzle, finish a 14” pizza and 8 drinks to win!
Ongoing & On View
All events are free unless noted
“Not Fade Away” Immersive Experience
Mon.-Sat., 10AM-5PM | $19.59 adults, $9.59 12 and under | Surf Ballroom Music Experience Center
Step inside the Surf’s immersive experience, where music history comes alive through interactive exhibits, iconic stories, and unforgettable moments celebrating the artists who shaped rock ’n’ roll.
Exhibition: Watermarks & Constellations by artist Kimberlee Rocca
September 11-October 17 | Tue-Sat, 10AM-4PM | Clear Lake Arts Center
Explore layered inks, paints, and sculptural forms inspired by water, earth, and the cosmos, inviting reflection on curiosity, connection, and the lasting impact of even the smallest touch.
Grand Opening: Just Dani Boutique + Color Studio
September 18 10 AM-5 PM, September 19 10 AM -4 PM | Market on Main (formerly Wilcox Furniture)
Celebrate the new boutique and color studio with two days of shopping, goodie bags, food, drinks, giveaways, color consults, special guests, and plenty of grand opening surprises.
Thursday, September 17
Bites & Brews
5:30-7:30 PM | Clear Lake Arts Center
Enjoy a five-course tasting menu with local ingredients, craft brews, wines, and globally inspired flavors.
Jazz Night
6-9 PM | Reserve 173° Bar & Grill
Live jazz, great food, and a relaxed, upscale atmosphere.
Three Dog Night
Doors open at 6:30 PM | $43 | Surf Ballroom
Hear classics like “Joy to the World,” “One,” “Shambala,” and “Mama Told Me (Not to Come).”
Pajama Story Time
6-6:30 PM | Clear Lake Public Library
Wear your PJs, bring a stuffie, and enjoy stories with local author Collette Lorentzen.
The Hemsworth Brothers
8 PM-Midnight | Tap’d
Folk rock favorites.
Friday, September 18
Clear Lake Chamber Quarterly Coffee
7:30-9 AM | Surf Ballroom
Hear updates from local leaders, connect with the community, and share your own two-minute Chamber member update. No registration required, just grab some coffee and join us!
Artist Reception: Watermarks & Constellations by Artist Kimberlee Rocca
5-7 PM | Clear Lake Arts Center
Meet Kimberlee, explore her work, and hear about the inspiration and creative process behind it.
Classic Rock Night
6-9 PM | VFW Post 4868
The Mockingbirds perform.
Trivioke Night
Karaoke 9 PM-1:30 AM, Trivioke 10-11PM | Rumorz Bar & Grill
Trivia meets karaoke with prizes, great music, and your chance to win a $25 gift card!
DJ Night
9 PM-Midnight | Rookies Rockin’ Sports Bar
Your playlist, your night — request your favorites with a live DJ.
Luke Thomas
9 PM-Midnight | TAP’d
Australian country artist inspired by George Strait, Johnny Cash, Luke Combs, Eric Church, and more.
Saturday, September 19
Clear Lake Farmers Market
9 AM-12 PM | Surf Ballroom Parking Lot
50+ vendors, food trucks, live music, kids activities, and fresh local finds every Saturday morning.
Bike Rodeo
9:30 AM-12 PM | Clear Lake Public Library
Learn bike and e-ride safety, practice riding skills, tackle obstacles, and earn chances at raffle prizes.
Sing Along Brunch
11 AM-3 PM | Reserve 173° Bar & Grill
Sing-along brunch with a live DJ and all your favorite songs.
Art for Everyone: An Evening of Art, Design and Conversation with Liz Lidgett
4:30-6:30 PM | $50 (includes book), $25 social reception only) | Clear Lake Arts Center
Explore how art, design, color, and personal expression can transform the spaces where we live.
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.
10 Fold Return
9 PM- 1 AM | TAP’d
Full band playing pop and punk.
Sunday, September 20
National Queso Day
Monday, September 21
Writing Group
6-7 PM | Clear Lake Public Library
A relaxed writing group with time for projects, prompts, and creative games.
Tuesday, September 22
Author Visit: Morgan Lovell
6:30-7:30 PM | Clear Lake Public Library
A raw, hopeful memoir of parenting through childhood cancer, finding joy, faith, and strength.
Puzzle Night
6:30 PM check in, begin at 7 PM | $60 Team of 4 | Lake View Pub
Solve a 500 piece puzzle, finish a 14” pizza and 8 drinks to win!
Wednesday, September 23
Nonprofit Sustainability: Planning Ahead in Cerro Gordo County
4:30-6 PM | North Iowa Regional Commerce Center, Mason City
Learn practical strategies to strengthen your nonprofit, plan ahead, build stability, and support long-term sustainability.
Books on Tap: The Loneliness of Sonia and Sonny by Kiran Desai
6-7 PM | Registration Required | Clear Lake Public Library
Two strangers drawn together navigate family expectations, past wounds, and the search for happiness and belonging.
BINGO Night
6-8 PM | Reserve 173° Bar & Grill
Hosted by the one and only Bingo Daddy with cool prizes and plenty of laughs.
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