How to Train Your Dragon (PG-13)

From three-time Oscar® nominee and Golden Globe winner Dean DeBlois, the creative visionary behind DreamWorks Animation’s acclaimed How to Train Your Dragon trilogy, comes a stunning live-action reimagining of the film that launched the beloved franchise. On the rugged......More

From three-time Oscar® nominee and Golden Globe winner Dean DeBlois, the creative visionary behind DreamWorks Animation’s acclaimed How to Train Your Dragon trilogy, comes a stunning live-action reimagining of the film that launched the beloved franchise. On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup (Mason Thames; The Black Phone, For All Mankind) stands apart. The inventive yet overlooked son of Chief Stoick the Vast (Gerard Butler, reprising his voice role from the animated franchise), Hiccup defies centuries of tradition when he befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon. Their unlikely bond reveals the true nature of dragons, challenging the very foundations of Viking society. With the fierce and ambitious Astrid (BAFTA nominee Nico Parker; Dumbo, The Last of Us) and the village’s quirky blacksmith Gobber (Nick Frost; Snow White and the Huntsman, Shaun of the Dead) by his side, Hiccup confronts a world torn by fear and misunderstanding. As an ancient threat emerges, endangering both Vikings and dragons, Hiccup’s friendship with Toothless becomes the key to forging a new future. Together, they must navigate the delicate path toward peace, soaring beyond the boundaries of their worlds and redefining what it means to be a hero and a leader. The film also stars Julian Dennison (Deadpool 2), Gabriel Howell (Bodies), Bronwyn James (Wicked), Harry Trevaldwyn (Smothered), Ruth Codd (The Midnight Club), BAFTA nominee Peter Serafinowicz (Guardians of the Galaxy) and Murray McArthur (Game of Thrones).  

Lake Theatre, 4 North 4th Street

Summer Sizzler Pickleball Tournament

This second annual Summer Sizzler Pickleball Tournament is hosted by the Clear Lake Pickleball Club and Raymond James Financial. The public is invited to come out Friday June 20th for a free BBQ, fun pickleball games and watch some great singles competition!

North 20th St at the new 6 court complex across the street from the CL High School.

LIVE MUSIC @ TAP'

Let's welcome OLD MAN DAN back to TAP'd for that SATURDAY AFTERNOON SHOW that EVERYONE has been asking for! DAN will be playing us mostly classic country! TAP'd is the SPOT with 5 LIVE MUSIC SHOWS THIS WEEK!

313 Main Avenue

juni+betty at The Legacy 19

 Live Music at the Pavilion – juni+betty  Saturday, June 21st | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Legacy 19 Golf Course Pavilion Join us at Legacy 19 for an unforgettable evening of live music featuring juni+betty! ......More

 Live Music at the Pavilion – juni+betty  Saturday, June 21st | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Legacy 19 Golf Course Pavilion Join us at Legacy 19 for an unforgettable evening of live music featuring juni+betty! https://www.juniandbetty.com/ Whether you're winding down after a round of golf or just looking for a great way to kick off your weekend, this is the place to be. Bring your friends, grab a drink, and enjoy the beautiful views and relaxing atmosphere as juni+betty fill the air with music from 5 to 7 PM. Free admission | All ages welcome

3331 19th ST SW, Mason City, IA 50401

All Request DJ Night at Rookies

With DJ from Mojo Productions DJ Service

Rookies Rockin' Sports Bar, 307 Main Ave.

LIVE MUSIC @ TAP'd

Australian sensation, LUKE THOMAS, is back at TAP'd for a SATURDAY NIGHT SHOW! LUKE picked up the guitar at 13 taking inspiration from the classic greats of George Strait, Tim McGraw, and Johnny Cash while learning the more modern songs of Eric Church, Luke Combs, Blake......More

Australian sensation, LUKE THOMAS, is back at TAP'd for a SATURDAY NIGHT SHOW! LUKE picked up the guitar at 13 taking inspiration from the classic greats of George Strait, Tim McGraw, and Johnny Cash while learning the more modern songs of Eric Church, Luke Combs, Blake Shelton & Luke Bryan! LUKE THOMAS takes the TAP'd stage at 9PM! TAP'd is THE SPOT ALL SUMMER LONG with LIVE MUSIC every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday ALL SUMMER LONG!

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 outdoo......More

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.

City Park

Summer Garden Party & Auction

Join us for Central Gardens of North Iowa's biggest annual fundraiser and make it an unforgettable afternoon! Enjoy delicious food and drinks while soaking in the garden’s stunning beauty. Reconnect with friends and neighbors, enjoy live music, and take part in our live......More

Join us for Central Gardens of North Iowa's biggest annual fundraiser and make it an unforgettable afternoon! Enjoy delicious food and drinks while soaking in the garden’s stunning beauty. Reconnect with friends and neighbors, enjoy live music, and take part in our lively auction featuring unique, one-of-a-kind treasures. Your support helps us continue to grow and nurture this special place for the community

Central Gardens of North Iowa

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! June 22 Program Holly Prier-Lloyd, Director Nate Benzing, Announcer Persistence - Saucedo The Big Cage - Ki......More

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! June 22 Program Holly Prier-Lloyd, Director Nate Benzing, Announcer Persistence - Saucedo The Big Cage - King, arr. Glover Reverberations - Balmages The Golden Age of Xylophone - Werle - Featuring Antonio Lopes Blessed are They - Brahms The Purple Pageant - King, ed. Paynter Selections from Up - arr. Brown Street Tango - Piazolla, arr. Longfield Washington Post March - Sousa, ed. Fennell Star Spangled Banner - John Stafford Smith arr. Wangberg

City Park Bandshell

2025 Big Band Series: Sentimental Swing Big Band

Ticket Information: Membership: $140.00 (includes admission for two and reserved seating at each show) Individual Show Tickets: $26.50 Available through the Surf Ballroom Box Office Event Details: The Surf Ballroom invites you to dance the summer nights away during......More

Ticket Information: Membership: $140.00 (includes admission for two and reserved seating at each show) Individual Show Tickets: $26.50 Available through the Surf Ballroom Box Office Event Details: The Surf Ballroom invites you to dance the summer nights away during its beloved Big Band Series, taking place on select Sundays throughout the season. With doors opening at 5:30 PM and live music and dancing from 6:00 to 9:00 PM, it?s an evening of timeless tunes, joyful movement, and community spirit. Held inside the iconic Surf Ballroom?complete with its expansive, historic dance floor?this series celebrates the golden age of swing and big band music. Whether you?re a seasoned ballroom dancer or stepping out for the first time, you?ll find the perfect setting to glide, twirl, and swing the night away.

460 Northshore Dr

Summer Reading Program: Level Up at Your Library

Join us for a summer of puzzles and games as we explore the iREAD theme, “Level Up at Your Library!” Come to the library anytime during the program to register. Children going into 5th grade or younger will register downstairs—those going into 6th grade or above, plus a......More

Join us for a summer of puzzles and games as we explore the iREAD theme, “Level Up at Your Library!” Come to the library anytime during the program to register. Children going into 5th grade or younger will register downstairs—those going into 6th grade or above, plus adults, can register upstairs at the desk. Work through the log to earn weekly prize tickets and a chance for an end-of-summer grand prize. Complete the board to earn a completion prize for your age group!

Clear Lake Public Library

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.

Clear Lake Public Library 200 N 4th St

BINGO Night at the VFW

Besides the good fun, the veterans and auxiliary volunteers will donate all proceeds from the games to community charities and veteran causes. Everyone wins at VFW BINGO! BINGO Night at the VFW the 2nd & 4th Mondays of the month from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Must be over 21 to pl......More

Besides the good fun, the veterans and auxiliary volunteers will donate all proceeds from the games to community charities and veteran causes. Everyone wins at VFW BINGO! BINGO Night at the VFW the 2nd & 4th Mondays of the month from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Must be over 21 to play.

219 Main Avenue

IDEA Camp

Dive into the exciting world of entrepreneurship at our dynamic day camp designed for 6th-8th grade students! This hands-on program guides young innovators through the essential stages of business creation, from brainstorming ideas to crafting a solid business model. Wh......More

Dive into the exciting world of entrepreneurship at our dynamic day camp designed for 6th-8th grade students! This hands-on program guides young innovators through the essential stages of business creation, from brainstorming ideas to crafting a solid business model. Whether students come with a business idea in mind or need help discovering one, our camp provides the tools and support needed to bring their entrepreneurial dreams to life.

NIACC Pappajohn Center 500 College Dr Mason City IA 50401

Summer Art Camp at the Clear Lake Arts Center

Kids Summer Art Camp at Clear Lake Arts Center! Let your child’s creativity shine at our three-day summer art camp! With fun mixed-media activities, kids ages 7-12 will explore their artistic side in an engaging and supportive environment. Ages: 7 - 12 Guided by Art Ins......More

Kids Summer Art Camp at Clear Lake Arts Center! Let your child’s creativity shine at our three-day summer art camp! With fun mixed-media activities, kids ages 7-12 will explore their artistic side in an engaging and supportive environment. Ages: 7 - 12 Guided by Art Instructor Nicole Nelson

Clear Lake Arts Center 17 S 4th St, Clear Lake, Iowa

Line Dancing

Join us inside the main entrance in the fountain courtyard for line dancing with Mary Jo. All ages and abilities are welcome.

Central Gardens of North Iowa

Game Day

Throughout the summer there will be several opportunities to spend a few hours playing some board games, card games, or our ‘special game of the day’ at the library. Each session will have a different special game, from Giant Candyland & Giant Clue to retro games with t......More

Throughout the summer there will be several opportunities to spend a few hours playing some board games, card games, or our ‘special game of the day’ at the library. Each session will have a different special game, from Giant Candyland & Giant Clue to retro games with trivia to guess when the game was first introduced. All ages welcome.

Clear Lake Public Library

Summer Story Time

Join us each Wednesday Memorial Day - Labor Day at 10:30 a.m. for a family story time for ages 0-5. Story time consists of stories, body movement activities, songs, and rhymes, helping children grow the skills they need to become lifelong readers. After the stories, fee......More

Join us each Wednesday Memorial Day - Labor Day at 10:30 a.m. for a family story time for ages 0-5. Story time consists of stories, body movement activities, songs, and rhymes, helping children grow the skills they need to become lifelong readers. After the stories, feel free to stay and play and make new friends! Young children and their grown-ups are invited to join us for these free weekly events.

Clear Lake Public Library

Business After Hours at Katie Casey’s Seasonal Market

 Date: Wednesday, June 25  Time: 4:30–6:00 p.m.  Location: Katie Casey's Seasonal Market – just across from Randy’s Neighborhood Market, next to Lehmann Family Dental (Rain location: Katie Casey’s shop at 419 Main Avenue) Join us for a refreshing summer evening s......More

 Date: Wednesday, June 25  Time: 4:30–6:00 p.m.  Location: Katie Casey's Seasonal Market – just across from Randy’s Neighborhood Market, next to Lehmann Family Dental (Rain location: Katie Casey’s shop at 419 Main Avenue) Join us for a refreshing summer evening surrounded by blooms, herbs, and great company! Katie Casey’s garden-party-style Seasonal Market will be in full swing—bursting with perennials, shrubs, grasses, and specialty annuals. Enjoy a live demonstration on crafting cocktails and mocktails with fresh herbs—perfect inspiration for your next backyard gathering. Light snacks and beverages will be provided as you mingle among Chamber members and soak up the seasonal atmosphere. No RSVP needed—stop by, sip something fresh, and connect with the Clear Lake business community!

Location: Katie Casey's Seasonal Market just across from Randy's Neighborhood Market, next to Lehmann Family Dental (Rain location: Katie Casey's shop at 419 Main Avenue)

Trading Card Exchange

Whether you collect sports cards or game cards, bring some of your collection to our card exchange night. Spend some time sharing information about your card collection with other enthusiasts and maybe even find someone to trade with! All ages welcome.

Clear Lake Public Library

Never Board Games Workshop

This event gives patrons the freedom to design and create as they wish. A teacher will guide designers through all of the important bits of making a board game that they will be able to play with friends and family for years to come. Registration is required - please in......More

This event gives patrons the freedom to design and create as they wish. A teacher will guide designers through all of the important bits of making a board game that they will be able to play with friends and family for years to come. Registration is required - please indicate whether each person attending will be creating their own game or working together to create one. Participants must be finished with 3rd grade or older to create their own game. Teens and adults welcome to participate. Registration available starting May 27. The program includes all of the art supplies, dice, meeples, blocks, and cardstock paper for play areas and tokens. Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Clear Lake Public Library.

Clear Lake Public Library Downstairs Meeting Room

Thursdays on Main

Start your weekend early at Thursdays on Main! This Chamber summer event series features live entertainment, classic car show, bounce houses, extended retail store hours, vendor street market, and more! Main Avenue activities are 6:00-9:00pm 6:30pm Special Ente......More

Start your weekend early at Thursdays on Main! This Chamber summer event series features live entertainment, classic car show, bounce houses, extended retail store hours, vendor street market, and more! Main Avenue activities are 6:00-9:00pm 6:30pm Special Entertainment 7:00-9:00pm: Live Music on the street stage All activities are FREE thanks to our generous sponsors Vendor Applications are on our website here

Downtown Clear Lake

Tyler Hubbard

With 22 No.1 singles on country radio, countless awards, and sold-out tours, Tyler Hubbard has already had a remarkable career as a songwriter and as one half of multi-platinum duo Florida Georgia Line. Now as a solo artist, he has amassed more than 1.8 billion streams ......More

With 22 No.1 singles on country radio, countless awards, and sold-out tours, Tyler Hubbard has already had a remarkable career as a songwriter and as one half of multi-platinum duo Florida Georgia Line. Now as a solo artist, he has amassed more than 1.8 billion streams to date. Hubbard’s Gold-certified debut solo album, aptly titled Tyler Hubbard, was released in January 2023. It features Hubbard’s hit debut single “5 Foot 9,” which hit No. 1 at Country Radio, was certified 2x Platinum by the RIAA and has 677M global streams. It also features Hubbard’s second No. 1 single, “Dancin’ In The Country,” which has amassed more than 557M global streams and has been certified 2x Platinum by the RIAA. Hubbard has made several television appearances as a solo artist, most recently atGood Morning America, The Kelly Clarkson Showand Fox & Friends, and also on the CMT Music Awards, ACM Honors, NBC’s TODAY Show and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. “Back Then Right Now,” the first radio single of his sophomore album ‘Strong,’ reached the top spot at country radio, making Hubbard the only artist to start two separate careers with at least three consecutive No. 1 songs. His latest single “Park” is currently at country radio. Hubbard will be out on the road in 2025.

460 N Shore Dr Clear Lake, IA 50428

Fresh on Fridays

Fresh on Fridays at Central Gardens Celebrate summer every Friday morning at Central Gardens with activities, treats, and take-home treasures for all ages. Beautiful Bouquets: Brighten your weekend with a stunning bouquet, freshly picked and arranged by talented......More

Fresh on Fridays at Central Gardens Celebrate summer every Friday morning at Central Gardens with activities, treats, and take-home treasures for all ages. Beautiful Bouquets: Brighten your weekend with a stunning bouquet, freshly picked and arranged by talented volunteers, available at reasonable prices. Complimentary Refreshments: Relax on the Pavilion patio with complimentary coffee, refreshments, and samples of organic veggies and herbs grown in the Bee Happy Discovery Garden. Garden Explorers for Kids: Bring the kids for hands-on garden adventures, from tasting fresh veggies to exploring plants and insects, creating nature-inspired art, and more. Find out what’s abuzz each week on Facebook!

Central Gardens of North Iowa, 800 2nd Ave. N.

Live Music @ The Landing

Mr. Jeff will be performing on the dock.

Steve Earle: Fifty Years of Songs and Stories (Solo & Acoustic)

TICKETS GO ON SALE THIS FRIDAY (3/28) AT 10:00 AM! Steve Earle is one of the most acclaimed singer-songwriters of his generation. A protege of legendary writers Townes Van Zandt and Guy Clark, he quickly became a master storyteller in his own right, with his songs being......More

TICKETS GO ON SALE THIS FRIDAY (3/28) AT 10:00 AM! Steve Earle is one of the most acclaimed singer-songwriters of his generation. A protege of legendary writers Townes Van Zandt and Guy Clark, he quickly became a master storyteller in his own right, with his songs being recorded by Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Joan Baez, Emmylou Harris, The Pretenders, and countless others. 1986 saw the release of his record, Guitar Town, which shot to number one on the country charts and is now regarded as a classic of the Americana genre. Most recently, Earle’s 1988 hit Copperhead Road was made an official state song of Tennessee in 2023. Subsequent releases like The Revolution Starts...Now (2004), Washington Square Serenade (2007), and TOWNES (2009) received consecutive GRAMMY® Awards. In 2020, Earle was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. And in 2023, Steve was honored by the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music. Steve’s newest album, “Alone Again (Live)”, will be performed at the Surf Ballroom this summer. Get your tickets today!

460 N Shore Dr Clear Lake, IA 50428

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 instructo......More

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 for only $2 per session. Discover the perfect blend of relaxation and invigoration amidst a truly unique setting. Don't miss out! 🌊🌞  

Downtown Seawall

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 ......More

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!

Location: Surf Ballroom Parking Lot - 460 North Shore Drive

Beginner Guitar

Always wanted to learn guitar? Here is your chance! Instructors Bruce Ray & Roger Lasley will host beginner guitar classes throughout the summer. These group style, relaxed classes are for new-beginner students to learn the basics of this beloved instrument. All student......More

Always wanted to learn guitar? Here is your chance! Instructors Bruce Ray & Roger Lasley will host beginner guitar classes throughout the summer. These group style, relaxed classes are for new-beginner students to learn the basics of this beloved instrument. All students 12 years old and up are welcome. Learn some chords, get strumming, and play some good old-fashioned rock 'n' roll at the Surf Ballroom Music Experience Center this summer!

Surf Ballroom Music Experience Center 468 N Shore Dr, Clear Lake, IA

Tea & Tinctures

Featuring Cooling Herbs for Mind, Body & Summer Balance Beat the heat and boost your herbal wisdom with this weeks information and tea tasting at Holistic Harmony! In this seasonal edition of Tea & Tinctures, we’ll explore cooling herbs that help regulate body temperatu......More

Featuring Cooling Herbs for Mind, Body & Summer Balance Beat the heat and boost your herbal wisdom with this weeks information and tea tasting at Holistic Harmony! In this seasonal edition of Tea & Tinctures, we’ll explore cooling herbs that help regulate body temperature, calm the nervous system, and support emotional balance — all while learning about summer wellness blends. ?? What You’ll Learn: The energetics of cooling herbs like peppermint, lemon balm, hibiscus, holy basil, and more How to brew the perfect herbal iced tea for wellness + flavor. The basics of making tinctures at home with fresh or dried herbs Practical ways to stay cool, grounded, and nourished during the hotter months

Holistic Harmony 313 N. 8th St. Clear Lake, IA 50428

Cyanotype Postcard Class

Class Description: Create beautiful cyanotype postcards in this hands-on workshop with instructor Faith Lawler at the Clear Lake Arts Center. Using one of the earliest photographic printing processes, you’ll learn to make striking blue-and-white prints using sunlight an......More

Class Description: Create beautiful cyanotype postcards in this hands-on workshop with instructor Faith Lawler at the Clear Lake Arts Center. Using one of the earliest photographic printing processes, you’ll learn to make striking blue-and-white prints using sunlight and natural materials. Perfect for beginners and art enthusiasts alike! Ages: 13-17 All materials provided. No experience necessary—just bring your creativity!

Clear Lake Arts Center

Creating Cyanotype Postcards

Create beautiful cyanotype postcards in this hands-on workshop with instructor Faith Lawler at the Clear Lake Arts Center. Using one of the earliest photographic printing processes, you’ll learn to make striking blue-and-white prints using sunlight and natural materials......More

Create beautiful cyanotype postcards in this hands-on workshop with instructor Faith Lawler at the Clear Lake Arts Center. Using one of the earliest photographic printing processes, you’ll learn to make striking blue-and-white prints using sunlight and natural materials. Perfect for beginners and art enthusiasts alike! Ages: 13-17 All materials provided. No experience necessary—just bring your creativity!

Clear Lake Arts Center

Red White & Blue BBQ Party

Brothers Ace in Clear Lake is celebrating the Summer and all our guest with a BBQ event. Lake Lemonade Food Truck will be on site selling Drinks after the Farmers Market and Brothers Ace will provide Free Samples of BBQ Favorites.

Brothers Ace Clear Lake 580 US 18 Clear Lake IA

Cardiology Battle of The Bands

Join Us in Shaping the Future of Medicine! Iowa Cardiologists are proud to host a Charity Event in Support of Graduate Medical Education (GME) — a cause that directly impacts the quality of healthcare and the future of medical professionals. Goal: Raise funds to support......More

Join Us in Shaping the Future of Medicine! Iowa Cardiologists are proud to host a Charity Event in Support of Graduate Medical Education (GME) — a cause that directly impacts the quality of healthcare and the future of medical professionals. Goal: Raise funds to support fellowship & residency programs, medical training resources, and wellness initiatives for future physicians. Your support helps ensure that tomorrow’s doctors receive the training, mentorship, and resources they need to provide exceptional care in our communities. How You Can Help: Attend the event Become a sponsor Make a donation Spread the word! GME Fundraiser Donation Page - MercyOne North Iowa Foundation Together, we can invest in the future of healthcare. Let’s make a lasting impact—one resident at a time.

SURF BALLROOM

All Request DJ Night at Rookies

With DJ from Mojo Productions DJ Service

Rookies Rockin' Sports Bar, 307 Main Ave.

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 outdoo......More

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.

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! June 29 Program Holly Prier-Lloyd, Director Nate Benzing, Announcer Persistence - Saucedo The Chimes of Lib......More

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! June 29 Program Holly Prier-Lloyd, Director Nate Benzing, Announcer Persistence - Saucedo The Chimes of Liberty - Goldman, arr. Schissel Travelin’ Music - Sheldon Party Potatoes 2.0 - Taylor, featuring Griffin Meadors Shenandoah - Ticheli Voice of America - King Kokomo - arr. Pierce Cancion de Espana pasodoble - Martin March - The March King - Pryor Star Spangled Banner - John Stafford Smith arr. Wangberg  

City Park Bandshell

Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story in Concert

By Arrangement with Alan Janes and Maria Elena Holly Buddy is a musical celebration of the legendary singer/songwriter Buddy Holly, who shot to stardom in 1957, only to die in a plane crash two years later alongside 17-year-old Ritchie Valens and J.P. Richardson – ‘the ......More

By Arrangement with Alan Janes and Maria Elena Holly Buddy is a musical celebration of the legendary singer/songwriter Buddy Holly, who shot to stardom in 1957, only to die in a plane crash two years later alongside 17-year-old Ritchie Valens and J.P. Richardson – ‘the Big Bopper’. Starting out as a Country & Western singer in Lubbock, Texas, Buddy and his two friends from ‘The Crickets’ and with the support of local radio DJ, ‘Hipockets’ Duncan, they start to carve out a career in music. After an inauspicious start at Decca Records in Nashville, Buddy & the Crickets sign a contract with innovative up-and-coming record producer Norman Petty. Within hours of meeting they start to record Buddy’s biggest hit, “That’ll Be The Day” at Petty’s studio in Clovis, New Mexico, which rockets up the chart and reaches number one within weeks. Buddy Holly & the Crickets suddenly became the hottest act in the country, performing at home and abroad and becoming the first white act to win over the notoriously hard-to-please crowd at Harlem’s Apollo Theatre. Now successful, the Crickets start to record in New York, where Buddy meets and proposes to Maria Elena Santiago, the Puerto Rican receptionist of his record publisher, after a courtship which takes all of five hours. Newly married and ambitious, Buddy completely shifts his focus to New York and the inevitable rift develops between him and the Crickets. After a declaration of home truths during a recording session in Clovis, the band split and Buddy unexpectedly finds himself having to pursue a solo career. ‘The Winter Dance Party’ of 1959 is a tour travelling by bus through the Midwest, quenching the teenage thirst for this ‘new music called Rock & Roll’. The tour is hard work, the weather conditions appalling and the performers are alternating between sleeping in the luggage racks and dropping into hospital to be treated for frostbite. On February 3rd 1959, after a concert at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa, Buddy breaks his promise to his pregnant wife not to fly as he and the other two headliners (Ritchie and the Bopper) board a small plane and fly off into the night for the next leg in Moorhead, only to crash shortly after take-off into a ploughed field. There are no survivors. This was a tragedy that shocked the world. In Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper, the accident snatched away three of the most dynamic talents the world had known, and as the legend says, it was “the day the music died...” Buddy Holly’s brief life has become the stuff of legend. Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story is a celebration of that legend and catches that unique mixture of innocence, determination, humour and charm that was Buddy Holly, and wraps it into a package that truly deserves the billing: “The World’s Most Successful Rock & Roll Musical” buddythemusical.com

460 N Shore Dr, Clear Lake, IA 50428

Interactive Family Movie

Interactive movies get the audience involved by providing cues and prompts for them to say or do things as the movie plays. You may need to eat a special snack, blow bubbles, make noises, or some other crazy action! All props, popcorn, and lemonade will be provided. All......More

Interactive movies get the audience involved by providing cues and prompts for them to say or do things as the movie plays. You may need to eat a special snack, blow bubbles, make noises, or some other crazy action! All props, popcorn, and lemonade will be provided. All ages welcome.

Clear Lake Public Library

The Dealt Hand Game Night

The Dealt Hand brings hosted, pop-up board game events across the state of Iowa with a goal to help folks get together for a game. Whether you are new to board games or play all the time, are bringing a group of friends or just the family, The Dealt Hand is guaranteed t......More

The Dealt Hand brings hosted, pop-up board game events across the state of Iowa with a goal to help folks get together for a game. Whether you are new to board games or play all the time, are bringing a group of friends or just the family, The Dealt Hand is guaranteed to have a game perfect for your group – or join to play with others! The best part? They’ll teach you how to play! Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Clear Lake Public Library.

Clear Lake Public Library

Line Dancing

Join us inside the main entrance in the fountain courtyard for line dancing with Mary Jo. All ages and abilities are welcome.

Central Gardens of North Iowa

Mystery Book Club: Call for the Dead

The Mystery Book Club meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm in the library. Call for the Dead by John LeCarre: George Smiley is no one's idea of a spy—which is perhaps why he's such a natural. But Smiley apparently made a mistake. After a routine security i......More

The Mystery Book Club meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm in the library. Call for the Dead by John LeCarre: George Smiley is no one's idea of a spy—which is perhaps why he's such a natural. But Smiley apparently made a mistake. After a routine security interview, he concluded that the affable Samuel Fennan had nothing to hide. Why, then, did the man from the Foreign Office shoot himself in the head only hours later? Or did he?

Clear Lake Public Library 200 N 4th St

Austin Allsup

Doors open at 6:30 PM This event is FREE and open to the public, made possible by the generous support of our community sponsors: Raymond James®, Clear Lake Bank & Trust, Dean Snyder Construction, and Stellar Industries. Free-will donations are welcome and go directly t......More

Doors open at 6:30 PM This event is FREE and open to the public, made possible by the generous support of our community sponsors: Raymond James®, Clear Lake Bank & Trust, Dean Snyder Construction, and Stellar Industries. Free-will donations are welcome and go directly to support The Surf’s educational outreach and scholarship programs.

460 North Shore Dr