All events are free unless noted.
This week’s highlights
Thursday, May 28 | 6-9 p.m. | Downtown Clear Lake
Live music, classic cars, bounce houses, vendors, shopping, and downtown energy return as Thursdays on Main kicks off with The Sweet Nuthins playing favorite covers from the ’60s – ’90s.
Thursday, May 28 | Doors open at 7 p.m. | $23 | Surf Ballroom
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Gritty hard rock meets country swagger with loud guitars, Southern attitude, and full-throttle energy.
Friday, May 29 | 12 p.m. ribbon cutting | 1-5 p.m. open house | Clear Lake Chamber & Welcome Center
Everyone is invited to stop in, explore the space and see what’s been taking shape downtown.
Ongoing and on view
All events are free unless noted.
May 5-July 11 | Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Clear Lake Arts Center
Jenna Lou explores girlhood, Midwest nostalgia and identity through painting and video, using family archives to examine femininity, memory, and the tension between personal choice and societal expectations.
May 30-June 27 | Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Clear Lake Arts Center
Large-scale floral oil paintings that celebrate the depth, movement and quiet strength found in nature. Each piece is built through many layers of blended oil paint, creating rich color, soft transitions and a sense of immersion for the viewer.
May 27-29: 7 p.m. | May 30-31: 1, 4 and 7 p.m. | June 1-3: 7 p.m. | $5 adults, $4 kids | Lake Theatre
A grin-inducing crowd-pleaser that puts Star Wars back on theatrical track. A solid popcorn movie that is the summer blockbuster you’re looking for.
Wednesday, May 27
6-8 p.m. | Reserve 173° Bar & Grill
Hosted by the one and only Bingo Daddy with cool prizes and plenty of laughs.
6:30-8:30 p.m. | Lake Pin & Play
BINGO or trivia night with 50-cent wings—grab a seat and join the fun.
7 p.m. | North Iowa Area Community College Auditorium
Find out what performances are coming to NIACC next season and build your season ticket package.
8 p.m.-midnight | Tap’d
Updated song book, fun stage effects and a high-energy crowd.
Thursday, May 28
5-7:30 p.m. | City Park
Loud, chaotic fun for a great cause, raising money for One Vision’s Special Needs Fund.
6-9 p.m. | VFW
Classic rock night.
6-9 p.m. | Reserve 173° Bar & Grill
Live jazz, great food and a relaxed, upscale atmosphere.
6-9 p.m. | Downtown Clear Lake
Live music, classic cars, bounce houses, vendors, shopping, and downtown energy return as Thursdays on Main kicks off with The Sweet Nuthins playing favorite covers from the ’60s – ’90s.
Doors open at 7 p.m. | $23 | Surf Ballroom
Gritty hard rock meets country swagger with loud guitars, Southern attitude and full-throttle energy.
8-11 p.m. | Tap’d
Playing country and rock.
Friday, May 29
10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Clear Lake Public Library
Race the clock in this school’s-out escape room challenge packed with clues, prizes and family fun.
12 p.m. ribbon cutting | 1-5 p.m. open house | Clear Lake Chamber & Welcome Center
Everyone is invited to stop in, explore the space and see what’s been taking shape downtown.
5-7 p.m. | Clear Lake Arts Center
Large-scale floral oil paintings that celebrate the depth, movement and quiet strength found in nature.
6-9 p.m. | VFW
Iowa Rock ’n’ Roll Hall of Famer Bill Jarnagin brings a solo mix of crowd favorites.
7-10 p.m. | Rumorz Bar & Grill
High-energy four-piece band bringing a full night of great music.
9 p.m.-midnight | Tap’d
Jake has shared the stage with Luke Bryan, Blake Shelton, Jason Aldean and Thomas Rhett.
9 p.m.-1 a.m. | Rookies Rockin’ Sports Bar
Your playlist, your night—request your favorites with a live DJ.
Saturday, May 30
9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Surf Ballroom parking lot
More than 50 vendors, food trucks, live music, kids activities and fresh local finds every Saturday morning.
10 a.m.-12 p.m. | $55 | Clear Lake Arts Center
Young artists ages 7-12 will learn beginner-friendly acrylic painting techniques and creativity.
7-10 p.m. outdoors, 8-11 p.m. indoors | Rumorz Bar & Grill
A fun night of country music.
8 p.m.-12 a.m. | $6 per person, per hour | Lake Pin & Play
Glow lights, music and bowling turned up every Saturday night.
9 p.m.-12 a.m. | Tap’d
Classic rock, R&B and a little jazz.
9 p.m.-1 a.m. | Rookies Rockin’ Sports Bar
Your playlist, your night—request your favorites with a live DJ.
Sunday, May 31
10 a.m. | City Park
Outdoor Sunday worship service welcoming all ages and backgrounds in a beautiful lakeside setting.
5-8 p.m. | VFW
Good old-fashioned country music.
Monday, June 1
6-7 p.m. | Clear Lake State Park Beach
Open water swim practice for TRI Clear Lake participants at State Park Beach every Monday evening.
6-7 p.m. | Clear Lake Public Library
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