August 2-August 5, 2018
Urinetown (Musical) - Mason City Community Theatre, 215 S Delaware
(641-424-6424). In a Gotham-like city, a terrible water shortage, caused by a
20-year drought, has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. The
citizens must use public amenities, regulated by a single malevolent company
that profits by charging admission for one of humanity's most basic needs. Amid
the people, a hero decides that he's had enough and plans a revolution to lead
them all to freedom. Box office open 1-5pm weekdays. Tickets: adults
$18.00/Students $12.00.Show times Thursday-Saturday 7pm; Sunday 2pm. www.mccommunitytheatre.com
August 2-8, 2018
Exhibit: Iowa Crafts Hank
Hall- Charles
H. MacNider Art Museum (Kinney-Lindstrom Gallery), 303 2nd St. SE
(641-421-3666). Hank Hall won Best in Show during the Iowa
Crafts: 42 exhibitions in 2016. The
exhibit will feature his clay and mixed media sculptures in a 2018 exhibition. Exhibit will be on display until August 25, 2018. https://macniderart.org/
August 3 & 4, 2018
CLASS Car Show & Summer Dance Cruise -Clear Lake Iowa - The
Clear Lake Auto Social Society's annual event kicks off Friday night with a car
cruise around Clear Lake, with a concert to follow. Car cruise departs at 6pm
(start at Kingland Systems and end downtown), concert to follow at the Surf
Ballroom. Saturday: Car show at City Park with live entertainment at the band
shell. members.clearlakeiowa.com/events/calendar/2017-10-01
August 3, 2018
Fresh on Fridays - Central Gardens, 800 2nd
Avenue North (641-357-0700). Enjoy the ever-changing beauty of Central Gardens.
Come relax, learn and share. Young and old, the garden is a place of interest
to all. Coffee & seasonal refreshments served on the patio. The Clear Lake
Arts Center will offer a drop in garden-inspired art activity (kids must be
accompanied by an adult). Times: 8:00am-11:00am Relax & Refresh /
9:00am-11:00am Kids Bee Happy Garden. FREE admission. http://www.centralgardensnorthiowa.com
August 3, 2018
The Whitesidewalls – Surf Ballroom, 460 N. Shore Dr. Clear Lake
(641-357-6151). If you like rock and
roll, doo-wop and rockabilly, you’ll love the Legendary Whitesidewalls! Doors
open at 7:00pm. Tickets: $12.00 advance/$17.00 door; Kids under 16 admitted
free. To order tickets visit: https://www.surfballroom.com/boxoffice/index.htm
August 3, 2018
Live Music: Sam Crosser – Mason City Library, 225 2nd St. SE,
(641-421-3668). Enjoy live music in the
Commons at the Mason City Public Library from 11am-1pm. These performances are
free and open to the public. http://www.mcpl.org/
August 3, 2018
North Iowa Farmers Market – Located at the
corner of 1st NE and Delaware, just south of the First
Congregational Church. The market will run Tuesdays and Fridays from
4pm-6:30pm, spring thru fall. Offering, the very best of local produce, baked
goods, meats, artisan products, gluten-free, goods, flowers, honey and much
more. www.northiowafarmersmarket.com/
August 3, 2018
MacNider: Off the Clock – Charles H. MacNider
Art Museum, 303 2nd St. SE, (641-421-3666). Complimentary wine and
appetizer are available throughout the event, in addition to live music.
Visitors can mingle with friends and coworkers as they explore the galleries
and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of the museum. Event time: 5-7pm. http://macniderart.org/
August 3-5, 2018
Inter-Lake Regatta – The Clear Lake Yacht Club, 103 Main Ave
(641-357-8001). E, C, MC and X class scows competing in the 126th
Inter-Lake Regatta. This event is held in Clear Lake every 4th year
with boards from Lake Minnetonka, White Bear, Lake Harriet, Lake Calhoun and
Upper Minnetonka in Minnesota and from Lake Okoboji in Iowa. No fee for
spectators – Call the Clear Lake Yacht Club if you would like to go out and
watch the races.
August 4, 2018
Architectural Walking Tour - Charles H. MacNider Art Museum, 303 2nd St.
SE (641-421-3666). Explore Mason City's treasured Prairie School Architectural
heritage. See the largest grouping of homes on a unified site, ending at a home
designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1908, his first in Iowa. Scheduled tours are
seasonal and weather permitting. Please call ahead to reserve your spot or if
you are wondering about weather. Tours start at 9am and last around 45
minutes. Please call 641-421-3666 or
email dstraw@masoncity.net to
register. The cost is $5 per person. https://macniderart.org/
August 4, 2018
Farmers Market - Surf Ballroom Parking
Lot, 460 North Shore Drive, Clear Lake, IA (641-231-6588). The mission of the
Clear Lake Farmers Market is to offer healthy, fresh produce and handcrafted
products to consumers while building community connections and supporting the
local economy. Event time: 9am-12pm. https://www.facebook.com/clearlakefarmersmarket
August 4, 2018
Live Music: Andrew Hoyt – Fat Hill Brewing, 17 N.
Federal Ave (641-423-0737). Andrew Hoyt, a singer/songwriter from Des Moines,
has enjoyed performing across the Midwest for five years. Ukulele is his
unique signature instrument, which compliments his voice with its soft and
sparkly tone and adds a smooth ambiance to his music. Influenced by a wide
variety of music, Andrew plays familiar tunes from the 70's, 80's, jazz,
modern, and original music. Free Event; must be 21+. Event time: 3pm-6pm. http://www.fathillbrewing.com/listofevents/2018/8/4/andrew-hoyt
August 4, 2018
Unicorn Painting – Charles H. MacNider
Art Museum, 303 2nd St. SE, (641-421-3666). Spend a lovely summer
morning with your child before school starts…and paint a whimsical unicorn on
canvas! 1 canvas per person, cost is $40.00 for 2 people; $36 members. Event
time: 9am, doors open at 8:50pm. http://macniderart.org/events-calendar/
August 4, 2018
Vince Gill – Surf Ballroom, 460 N.
Shore Dr. Clear Lake (641-357-6151). One of the most popular singers in modern
country music, Gill is famous for his top-notch songwriting, world-class guitar
playing & warm, soaring tenor. He has won 18 CMA awards, including Song of
the Year four times! Doors open at 7:00pm. Tickets: $52.00 in advance/$57.00 at
the door. To order tickets visit: https://www.surfballroom.com/boxoffice/index.htm
August 5, 2018
Picnics and Performances - Central
Gardens of North Iowa, 800 2nd Ave N. (641-357-0700). Join us from 5
to 6 p.m. to enjoy the beauty of the Gardens in a family-friendly environment.
Admission is free and attendees are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs,
picnics and beverages. Enjoy magicians, musicians and much more. http://www.centralgardensnorthiowa.com
August 5, 2018
Kids
Day - Kinney Pioneer
Museum, Hwy 122 West, Mason City Municipal Airport (641.423.1258). Special day
dedicated to pioneer type children activities including indoor and outdoor
games, hands-on activities, face painting, music, gunny sack races, rope
making, magic show & more! Cook your own hotdog and/or marshmallow over an
open fire. Event time: 1-5pm. Admission: $3 Adults, $1 Children under 12. http://bit.ly/2jf619Q
August
5, 2018
Pyrotechnics
Guild International (PGI) Fireworks Extravaganza –
North Iowa Events Center, 3700 4th St. SW (641-423-33811). We have all seen fireworks but NOTHING
compares to the displays during the PGI Convention! This family oriented event
sets itself apart with cutting-edge entertainment featuring ground and aerial
fireworks that is maliciously choreographed with music and other special
effects. The Pyrotechnics Guild International is back bigger and better than
ever to light up the sky in the North Iowa Area; unable to be seen anywhere
except from the comfort of your seat in the Grandstand. In addition, only those
in the grandstands will be able to hear the synchronized music creating “a
dance” with the fireworks and feel the heat! General admission tickets are $18
before July 22 and $20 after – children ages 5 and under do not require tickets
for Sunday/Tuesday shows. Everyone must have a ticket for Friday’s show.
Reserved seating $25 (sections A, B, F, & G) $30 (sections C, D & E).
Tickets often sell out, purchase presale tickets online >>> https://www.showclix.com/events/17811#
If shows are not sold out, tickets will be available at the gate. Food vendors
will be on site for your convenience. Rain dates: August 6, 11 & 18. To
find out if shows are delayed, postponed or cancelled, please visit PGI
Facebook page > https://www.facebook.com/PGIInc
August 6-10, 2018
Summer Art Camp - Charles H.
MacNider Art Museum, 302 2nd St. SE (641-421-3666). We will make a
variety of artwork from many of your favorite books, and even create a book for
you to keep you own stories ins. Snacks will be provided. Fee: $75, members
$67. Program: August 6-10 from 8am-noon.
https://macniderart.org/
August 7, 2028
Lunch & Learn:
featuring Express Employment Professionals – North Iowa Regional Commerce Center, 9 N
Federal Ave (641-423-5724). The 2018 Lunch & Learn Management Series has a
goal of providing targeted educational opportunities to our busy Chamber
members. Light lunch included. Tickets: $10 chamber members, $15 non-chamber
members – call 641-423-5724 to reserve your spot. Event time: Noon-1pm www.masoncityia.com
August
7, 2018
Pyrotechnics
Guild International (PGI) Fireworks Extravaganza –
North Iowa Events Center, 3700 4th St. SW (641-423-33811). We have all seen fireworks but NOTHING
compares to the displays during the PGI Convention! This family oriented event
sets itself apart with cutting-edge entertainment featuring ground and aerial
fireworks that is maliciously choreographed with music and other special
effects. The Pyrotechnics Guild International is back bigger and better than
ever to light up the sky in the North Iowa Area; unable to be seen anywhere
except from the comfort of your seat in the Grandstand. In addition, only those
in the grandstands will be able to hear the synchronized music creating “a
dance” with the fireworks and feel the heat! General admission tickets are $18
before July 22 and $20 after – children ages 5 and under do not require tickets
for Sunday/Tuesday shows. Everyone must have a ticket for Friday’s show.
Reserved seating $25 (sections A, B, F, & G) $30 (sections C, D & E).
Tickets often sell out, purchase presale tickets online >>> https://www.showclix.com/events/17811#
If shows are not sold out, tickets will be available at the gate. Food vendors
will be on site for your convenience. Rain dates: August 6, 11 & 18. To
find out if shows are delayed, postponed or cancelled, please visit PGI
Facebook page > https://www.facebook.com/PGIInc
August 7, 2018
North Iowa Farmers Market – Located at the
corner of 1st NE and Delaware, just south of the First
Congregational Church. The market will run Tuesdays and Fridays from
4pm-6:30pm, spring thru fall. Offering, the very best of local produce, baked
goods, meats, artisan products, gluten-free, goods, flowers, honey and much
more. www.northiowafarmersmarket.com/
August 7, 8 & 9, 2018
Tiny Tot Nature Camp- Lime Creek Nature Center, 3501 Lime Creek Rd,
(641-423-5309). Children ages 4-6 will get to know the creatures of the pond,
woods, and prairie through stories, crafts, and more! Fee is $20 which
includes a daily snack. Sponsored by the Lime Creek Nature Center and
Mason City Recreation Department. Camp runs from 9am-10:15am. https://www.cgcounty.org/departments/conservation/conservation-calendar/-curm-8/-cury-2018
August 7, 8, 9, 2018
Insectigations - Lime Creek Nature Center, 3501 Lime Creek Road (641-423-5309).
Children ages 7 & 8 will learn all about the fascinating world of bugs and
their amazing behaviors at this hands-on camp. Fee is $20 which
includes a daily snack. Sponsored by the Lime Creek Nature Center and Mason
City Recreation Department. Registration required. Begins at 10:45am
-12pm https://www.cgcounty.org/departments/conservation/conservation-calendar/-curm-8/-cury-2018
August 8, 2018
Psychedelic Furs – Surf Ballroom, 460 N. Shore Dr., Clear Lake (641-357-6151).
Doors open at 7:00pm.
Ticket $29.00 advance / $34.00 at the door.
August 8, 2018
Lady of the Lake Dockside Night – Seawall Clear Lake, Clear lake, IA (641-357-2243).
Sit back and enjoy a relaxing evening on Lady of the Lake Dockside! Feel the
fresh air on your face, sway to the music, and relax into the lake lifestyle.
Cash bar is open. Free admission. Event
time: 6pm-10pm. https://www.cruiseclearlake.com/
August 8, 2018
Story Time at the Gardens – Central Gardens, 800 2nd Ave N., Clear
Lake (641-357-0700). Enjoy story time for children aged 0-5 at Central Gardens!
Join us for this outdoor (weather permitting) program and craft, held from
10:30-11:00am. If its rainy or overly hot, we’ll be inside the building.
Explore the children’s Bee Happy garden and other areas while you’re there!
These sessions are drop-in; no registration is required. A parent or
responsible adult care giver must accompany children attending storytime.
http://centralgardensnorthiowa.com/
August 9, 2018
Thursdays on Main – Downtown Clear Lake from
6-9pm. Enjoy a car show, music, food, family activities and much more. Movie in City Park at 9pm. Call Clear Lake
Chamber (641-357-2159) for more information.
www.facebook.com/ThursdaysOnMain/
August 9, 2018
TechTalk – Historic Park Inn Hotel,
7 West State Street (641-422-4384). How does your business protect itself from
cyber security threats? The Cyber Security TechTalk is led by Iowa experts Ryan Schaap (Wells),
Doug Jacobson (ISU) and Adam Brown (DealerBuilt). Event time: 8:30am-11:00am. Seating is limited for this free event –
registration is strongly encouraged >>> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/techtalk-cyber-security-tickets-47554889956
August 9, 2018
Bottle
Share- Fat Hill Brewing, 17 N. Federal Ave (641-423-0737). Join Fat
Hill Brewing the second Thursday of each month from 4-8pm for Bottle Share
Night! Craft beer lovers are encouraged to bring at least 16 ounces of a new,
rare, old, oddball or just plain delicious beer they'd like to share. Whether
it’s a 2004 Cantillon Loerik you traded a kidney for, or just a great pale ale
you had at the tiny brewery near your grandma’s house last weekend, beer geeks
are encouraged to bring anything they’d like to share. If you’re a big enough beer nerd to have a favorite sampling glass, feel
free to bring it. If not, we’ve got a clean glass for you! This is a casual,
come-and-go-as-you-please event. There is no fee, but we do suggest a generous
tip for your friendly bartender who will be cleaning up after us all night.
As always, over-imbibing is not allowed. Hard
alcohol is never allowed in our taproom. The bottle share is for beer only. http://www.fathillbrewing.com/
August 9-August 12, 2018
Urinetown (Musical) - Mason City Community Theatre, 215 S Delaware
(641-424-6424). In a Gotham-like city, a terrible water shortage, caused by a
20-year drought, has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. The
citizens must use public amenities, regulated by a single malevolent company
that profits by charging admission for one of humanity's most basic needs. Amid
the people, a hero decides that he's had enough and plans a revolution to lead
them all to freedom. Box office open 1-5pm weekdays. Tickets: adults
$18.00/Students $12.00.Show times Thursday-Saturday 7pm; Sunday 2pm. www.mccommunitytheatre.com
August 9-15, 2018
Exhibit: Iowa Crafts Hank
Hall- Charles
H. MacNider Art Museum (Kinney-Lindstrom Gallery), 303 2nd St. SE
(641-421-3666). Hank Hall won Best in Show during the Iowa
Crafts: 42 exhibitions in 2016. The
exhibit will feature his clay and mixed media sculptures in a 2018 exhibition. Exhibit will be on display until August 25, 2018. https://macniderart.org/
Showing at Cinema West Theaters
(641)
421-1617 / www.cectheatres.com / Movies
starting Friday, August 3 – Thursday, August 9, 2018
General
admission is $9.00; matinees general admission (before 6 p.m.) is $7.00;
Children
(3-12) and seniors (62 and over), $6.50 all times. 3D movies additional $2.25.
Now Showing
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Rating
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Times
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Christopher
Robin
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PG
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Fri –
Thurs: 12:20pm, 3:30, 7:05, 9:30
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Christopher
Robin In LDX
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PG
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Fri –
Wed: 11:40am, 2:00pm, 4:20, 6:40, 9:00
Thurs:
11:40am, 2:00pm, 4:20
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Darkest
Minds
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PG-13
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Fri –
Thurs: 12:50pm, 4:00, 7:10, 9:40
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Dog
Days
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PG
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Tues: 7:00pm,
9:45
Wed –
Thurs: 12:40pm, 4:10, 6:50, 9:45
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Equalizer
2
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R
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Fri –
Thurs: 12:30pm, 3:10, 6:55, 9:45
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Hotel
Transylvania 3 Summer Vacation
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PG
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Fri –
Thurs: 11:40am, 1:50pm, 4:00, 6:45, 9:00
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Mamma
Mia Here We Go Again
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PG-13
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Fri –
Thurs: 1:00pm, 3:50, 7:00, 9:45
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Mission
Impossible Fallout
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PG-13
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Fri –
Thurs: 12:10pm, 3:20, 6:30, 9:30
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Spy
Who Dumped Me
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R
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Fri –
Mon: 12:40pm, 4:10, 6:50, 9:45
Tues:
12:40pm, 4:10
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Spy
Who Dumped Me In LDX
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R
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Fri –
Thurs: 12:00pm, 3:40, 6:35, 9:35
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Teen
Titan Go To The Movies
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PG
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Fri –
Thurs: 11:50am, 2:10pm, 4:30, 6:45, 9:00
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The
Meg In LDX
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PG-13
|
Thurs:
7:00pm, 9:35
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Mason
City Attractions:
* Cannonball 457 - East Park
(641) 423-5328 – Sat. – Sun. 1pm – 5pm. Admission Free www.friendsofthe457.org
* Charles H. MacNider Art Museum- 303 2nd
St. SE - (641) 421-3666 - Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat., 9am-5pm; Thurs. 9am-9pm.
Admission Free. www.macniderart.org
* Frank Lloyd Wright Stockman House &
Architectural Interpretive Center - 530 1st St. NE - (641) 423-1923
www.mcarchitecture.org
/ www.stockmanhouse.org. Stockman House Tours: MAY thru OCTOBER SCHEDULE: Regularly Scheduled Tour Times: MONDAY &
TUESDAY at 10am, 11am, WEDNESDAY thru SATURDAY at 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm,
3pm, SUNDAY at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm NOVEMBER 2018 thru APRIL 2019 Off Season SMALL
GROUP TOURS are by Appointment Only: Admission: $10 adults, $5 Youth 6-17. $60 for groups of 6 or less.
Architectural Interpretive Center & Gift
Shop Hours:
Same Hours as the Stockman House Admission: A donation is requested when
visiting the Architectural Interpretive Center.
* Historic Park Inn Hotel (Frank Lloyd Wright
Designed Hotel / Bank) Tours – 15 West State Street (641) 423-0689 Thurs.
& Fri. & Sun. 11:30am & 1:00pm; Sat. 11:30am or by appointment for
groups 10 or more. Admission: $10 per
person www.wrightonthepark.org
*Kinney Pioneer Museum – Municipal
Airport Hwy. 122 W- (641) 423-1258 – May-September, Tues-Sun. 1pm-5pm.
Admission: $3 adults, $1.00 children under 12.
* Lime Creek Nature Center- 3501 Lime Creek Rd.
- (641) 423-5309 – Center open Mon.-Fri. 8am-4pm; Sat 9am-5pm; Sun noon-5pm;
Multiple use trails open daily: 6am – 10:30pm. Admission Free. www.co.cerro-gordo.ia.us
* NIACC
Art Gallery – 500
College Drive. Open to the public Monday – Friday 9am-4pm. Free admission. www.niacc.edu
* Prairie School Architecture Tour/Historical
Walking Tour- Prairie
School Tour encompasses 14 blocks & the Historic Tour is an additional 13
blocks. Walking tour guidebook is available for $5.00 at MacNider Art Museum
& Frank Lloyd Wright Stockman House.
* River
City Sculptures on Parade – An outdoor exhibit of sculptures looping throughout
the Downtown District. Maps are available at the Mason City Visitor Information
Center.
* The Music Man Square and Meredith Willson
Boyhood Home-
308 and 314 S. Pennsylvania Ave. - (641) 424-2852 – Hours: Tuesday-Saturday
1pm-5pm. Closed Monday & holidays. Admission; $10- Adults; $5-
students. Admission includes both The Music Man Square and The Meredith
Willson Boyhood Home. www.themusicmansquare.org