All events are free unless noted.
This week's highlights
Final weekend | June 25-27: Central Gardens | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Clear Lake Arts Center
Jess Quinn's large-scale floral paintings paired with fresh floral displays from Central Gardens, Katie Casey Designs and The Red Geranium.
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June 25 | 6-9 p.m. | Downtown Clear Lake
Live music, classic cars, bounce houses, vendors, shopping and downtown energy return as Thursdays on Main. This week: live music with The Ice Breakers and a North Iowa Children's Museum activity.
June 26 | Doors open at 8 p.m. | $43 | Surf Ballroom
Country hitmaker behind "Buy Me a Boat," "Good Vibes" and "Fix a Drink."
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.
Class: June 15-26, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Pitch competition: June 30, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Students develop a business idea, build a plan and compete for startup funding.
June 25-27: Central Gardens | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Clear Lake Arts Center
Jess Quinn's large-scale floral paintings paired with fresh floral displays from Central Gardens, Katie Casey Designs and The Red Geranium.
Woody, Buzz, Jessie and the rest of the gang's jobs are challenged when they're introduced to electronics, a new threat to playtime.
June 23-25 | 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | $125 | Ages 7-12 | Clear Lake Arts Center
With mixed-media activities, kids will explore their artistic side in an engaging and supportive environment.
Wednesday, June 24
6-8 p.m. | Reserve 173° Bar & Grill
Hosted by Bingo Daddy with prizes and plenty of laughs.
5-7 p.m. | Tap'd
Playing pop, rock and R&B.
10:30-11:30 a.m. | Clear Lake Public Library
Stories, body movement actions, songs and rhymes for ages 0-5.
6:30-8:30 p.m. | Lake Pin & Play
BINGO or trivia night with 50-cent wings.
8 p.m.-midnight | Tap'd
Song book, stage effects and a high-energy crowd.
Thursday, June 25
10-11 a.m. ladies | 4-5 p.m. men | Central Gardens of North Iowa
Croquet on the lawn.
10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Registration required | Students entering grades 6-8 | Clear Lake Public Library
Learn hydroponic gardening, grow plants and explore recipes in this hands-on summer program.
1-3 p.m. | Clear Lake Public Library gravel parking lot
Sit on farm equipment, play games and explore a corn sensory pool.
6-9 p.m. | Reserve 173° Bar & Grill
Live jazz, food and a relaxed atmosphere.
6-9 p.m. | Downtown Clear Lake
Live music, classic cars, bounce houses, vendors and shopping. This week: live music with The Ice Breakers and a North Iowa Children's Museum activity.
7-11 p.m. | Tap'd
An electric mix of songs.
Friday, June 26
9-11 a.m. | Central Gardens of North Iowa
Hands-on nature activities, outdoor exploration, bouquets and education for all ages.
11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Bank Iowa
Monster Eats, ag banking tips and a $5 voucher for the first 50 visitors.
Noon-1 p.m. | Registration required | Clear Lake Public Library
A flower arranging program with ISU Extension.
Doors open at 8 p.m. | $43 | Surf Ballroom
Country hitmaker behind "Buy Me a Boat," "Good Vibes" and "Fix a Drink."
7-10 p.m. | Rumorz Bar & Grill
Song selections for a full night of music.
9 p.m.-1 a.m. | Tap'd
Pop, rock and country.
9 p.m.-1 a.m. | Rookies Rockin' Sports Bar
Request your favorites with a live DJ.
Saturday, June 27
7-8 a.m. | $5 | Downtown seawall
Outdoor yoga class.
9 a.m.-noon | Surf Ballroom parking lot
Vendors, food trucks, Mr. Jeff Music, kids activities and local finds.
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | $25 | 13+ | Clear Lake Arts Center
Learn an early photographic printing process to create blue and white prints.
7-10 p.m. | Rumorz Bar & Grill
Classic country favorites.
8 p.m.-midnight | $6 per person per hour | Lake Pin & Play
Glow lights, music and bowling every Saturday night.
8-11 p.m. | Lakeview Pub
Live music on the stage.
9 p.m.-1 a.m. | Tap'd
Music from Cash to Church and Chesney to Yoakum.
9 p.m.-1 a.m. | Rookies Rockin' Sports Bar
Request your favorites with a live DJ.
Sunday, June 28
10 a.m. | City Park
Outdoor Sunday worship in a lakeside setting.
4 p.m. | Clear Lake City Park
Bring a lawn chair and listen in City Park.
6:30-8 p.m. | The Dock at Zion
Live Christian music.
Monday, June 29
1-2 p.m. | Clear Lake Public Library
Meet the Chick-o-saurus for dinosaur facts, fossil digging, activities and storytime.
6-7 p.m. | Clear Lake State Park Beach
Open water swim practice for TRI Clear Lake participants every Monday evening.
6-7 p.m. | Clear Lake Public Library
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