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Weekend Music And More!

July 19-July 25, 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/

July 20, 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

July 20, 2018

Demo Derby - Mason City Motor Speedway, 3700 4^th St. SW (515-320-0066). Demo derby at the North Iowa Fair sponsored by Farmers State Bank. http://masoncitymotorspeedway.com/

July 20, 2018

North Iowa Fair -  North Iowa Events Center, 3700 4th St. SW (641-423-3811). 11am-10pm – Free carnival rides, 11am-8pm – Bungee Trampoline Fun, 5:30pm – Darling Dog Show, 6pm – Balloon launches, 7pm- Demo Derby, 7:30pm – Small Stage Music Festival featuring The Hepperly Band; 8pm- Balloon Glow & much more! For a complete schedule of the fair visit https://www.northiowaeventscenter.org/ Free admission to the fair.

July 20, 2018

THUNDERSTRUCK – Surf Ballroom, 460 N. Shore Dr. Clear Lake (641-357-6151). Recreating the “Thunder From Down Under”, Thunderstruck aims to please every crowd, playing the sons you know and love from all eras of AC/DC! Doors open at 8:00pm. Tickets: $20.00 advance/$25.00 door. To order tickets visit: https://www.surfballroom.com/boxoffice/index.htm?enum=2a844db0296e0a2e20a91a0b4aa063bf

July 20, 2018

Friday Summer Music Special – Mason City Public Library, 225 2nd St. SE (641-421-3668). Michael Betz will perform from 11am-1pm in the Library Commons. Free and open to the public.

July 20, 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/

July 21, 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

July 21, 2018

Antique & Wooden Boat Show – Seawall, Clear Lake. Wooden, aluminum, & fiberglass boards built from the 1920’s-1960’s will be displayed on land and in the water downtown at the Seawall by City Park.

July 21, 2018

Antique & Wooden Boat Show – Seawall by City Park, Downtown Clear Lake. Wooden, aluminum & fiberglass boats built from the 1920’s-1960’s will be displayed on land and in the water downtown at the Seawall by City Park. Event time: 9:00am-4:00pm.

July 21, 2018

Roller Skating - Roller City, 600 2^nd NW (641-423-2000).  Afternoon Skate: 1pm-4pm - The most popular session for parties and larger groups, $5 per skater or $15 per family. Night Skate: 7pm-10pm - Most popular skating session with Jackpot Dice Game and much more, $8 per skater. www.myrollercity.com

July 21, 2018

Paddlefest – PM Park, 15297 Raney Dr., Clear Lake (641-357-1991). Grab your kayak, canoe, or paddle boards and hit the lake for the inaugural Paddlefest race/ride. We offer a 10K, 5K, and a mile routes. Event time: 9:00am.

July 21, 2018

MPI Truck & Tractor Pull - Mason City Motor Speedway, 3700 4^th St. SW (515-320-0066). Truck & Tractor Pull at the North Iowa Fair sponsored by Farmers State Bank. http://masoncitymotorspeedway.com/

July 21, 2018

North Iowa Fair -  North Iowa Events Center, 3700 4th St. SW (641-423-3811). 6am – Hot Air Balloon Demonstration & Launches, 9am-11am – MacNider Museum Kids Activities, 11am-10pm – Free carnival rides, 1pm-7pm – little farmers, 8pm- Balloon Glow Shows, 9:30pm – Small Stage Music Festival & much more! For a complete schedule of the fair visit https://www.northiowaeventscenter.org/  Free admission to the fair.

July 21, 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/

July 22, 2018

Ted Zieman Memorial - Mason City Motor Speedway, 3700 4^th St. SW (515-320-0066). Ted Zieman Memorial presented Farmers State Bank at the North Iowa Fair.

Featuring USRA Tuners, Hobby Stocks, B Mods, Stock Cars + USRA Alternative Rules A Mods. Times: Pit gates: 4:00pm, spectator gates: 5:00pm, Hot Laps 6:00pm, Racing to follow. Tickets: $10; 12 & under FREE; Pit Pass $25 https://visitmasoncityiowa.com/event/ted-zieman-memorial/?instance_id=6319

July 22, 2018

Picnics and Performances - Central Gardens of North Iowa, 800 2^nd 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

July 22, 2018

North Iowa Fair -  North Iowa Events Center, 3700 4th St. SW (641-423-3811). 6am- Balloon Launches, 11am-5:30pm – Free carnival rides, 11:45am – National Anthem & Flyover, 2pm- “The Andrews Sisters” by Stebens Children Theatre, 4pm- Bill Riley Talent Search, 7pm – Ted Ziemann Memorial Race & much more! For a complete schedule of the fair visit: https://www.northiowaeventscenter.org/ Free admission to the fair.

July 22, 2018

BIG BAND SERIES: Lonny Orchestra  - Surf Ballroom, 460 N Shore Dr. Clear Lake (641-357-6151). Doors open at 5:30pm. Tickets: $10.00. To order tickets visit: https://www.surfballroom.com/boxoffice/index.htm

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Another Busy North Iowa Entertainment Weekend

Downtown Mason City Storywalk @ Various locations Downtown, Jul 12 @ 8:00 am – 8:00 pm

Families will enjoy reading the book ‘Giraffes Can’t Dance’ by Giles Andreae as they walk through beautiful downtown Mason City. Pages from the book will be displayed in the windows of downtown businesses and organizations. The first pages can be found at CENT Credit Union and directions to the next pages are on each sign. Particpating business are: CENT Credit Union, Historic Park Inn, Rieman Music, Lucy & Olive, Opies Skate Shop, Moorman Clothiers, City Center Apartments, North Iowa Regional Commerce Center, Shupick and Associates, Central Park Dentistry, Brick Furniture, North Iowa Therapy Associates, Active Family Chiropractic, and City Hall. The MCPL StoryWalk will be displayed until July 31st.
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Exhibit: Iowa Crafts Hank Hall @ Charles H. MacNider Art Museum (Kinney-Lindstrom Gallery)

Jul 12 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm 

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.
Open during all normal operating hours

Art Bugs (ages 2-4 with adult caregiver) @ Charles H. MacNider Art Museum

Jul 12 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

An art class for the smallest of artist – explore a variety of mediums in these classes. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver.
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Thursdays on Main @ Downtown Clear Lake

Jul 12 @ 6:00 pm

Enjoy a car show, music, food, family activities and much more.  Movie in City Park at 9pm.
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Live Music: Brad & Kate @ Fat Hill Brewing

Jul 12 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Acoustic musicians Brad and Kate return to Fat Hill Brewing! Brad and Kate have been entertaining crowds across the Midwest for the past three years, offering a variety of familiar songs ranging from The Beatles to John Mayer and Stevie Wonder to Adele.
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Mason City Municipal Band @ North Plaza outside of Southbridge Mall

Jul 12 @ 7:30 pm

Band will perform on the North Plaza outside of Southbridge Mall. Directed by Russ Krammer.
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Fresh on Fridays @ Central Gardens,  Clear Lake

Jul 13 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am

Enjoy the beauty of Central Gardens. Come relax, learn and share. Coffee and 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).
Event Times:
Relax and Refresh: 8:00am-11:00am, Kids Bee Happy Garden: 9:00am-11:00am
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Friday Summer Music Special @ Mason City Public Library

Jul 13 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

The Hats will perform in the Library Commons. Free and open to the public.
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North Iowa Farmers Market @ Mason City Parking Lot - South of First Congregational Church

Jul 13 @ 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm

The market offers the very best of local produce, baked goods, meats, artisan products, gluten-free, goods, flowers, honey and much more.
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Central Gardens/ Clear Lake Arts Center Theater Production @ Central Gardens

Jul 13 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Central Gardens of North Iowa and the Clear Lake Arts Center present “Summer Theatre Under the Stars”. Central Gardens Ceremonial Garden will provide a stunning setting for this outdoor theater, guests are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs. Tickets are available at the gate.
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Friday Night Live featuring Betty and the Gents @ Central Park in Downtown Mason City

Jul 13 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Friday Night Live is a FREE outdoor concert in downtown Mason City. Inflatables, games, craft show, miniature trolley railroad, fabulous food vendors, beverage tent.
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Outdoor Country Concert and Boat Show @ Surf District Rock & Roll Grill, Clear Lake

Jul 13 @ 6:00 pm

Clear Lake Boats and the Surf District present an outdoor country concert and boat show starting at 6pm; entertainment by Anthony Koester and The Skunk River Band. The Surf's parking lot will be blocked off for the FREE event, beer garden onsite and food available for purchase.
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DJ Dance @ All Vets Center, Mason City, Jul 13 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Free admission, open to the public
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Central Gardens/Clear Lake Arts Center Theater Production @ Central Gardens

Jul 13 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Central Gardens of North Iowa and the Clear Lake Arts Center present “Summer Theatre Under the Stars”. Central Gardens Ceremonial Garden will provide a stunning setting for this outdoor theater, guests are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs. Tickets are available at the gate.

Minneapolis Area Fun Stuff

(Content courtesy of City Pages) 

SATURDAY:

Little Mekong Night Market 2018In 2014, the Little Mekong business district launched the Little Mekong Night Market as a way to draw visitors to all the splendid things the area has to offer. The festival features arts, culture, and dance groups performing traditional forms, hip-hop, and breakdance. There are plenty of kid-friendly art activities, and tons of delectable snacks: spicy tater tots, refreshing bubble tea, Twistatos chips, frozen yogurt, and towering Lu’s sandwiches. You’ll want to come with an empty stomach to take advantage of all there is to offer. More info can be found at www.littlemekong.com. 5 p.m. to midnight Saturday; 2 to 10 p.m. Sunday. Free. 422 University Ave. W., St. Paul. Through Sunday —Sheila Regan 5 p.m.-12 a.m. July 7; 2-10 p.m. July 8; Free. University Avenue, from Lexington Pkwy. to Marion St., St. Paul; 651-224-8555. –Sheila Regan

Repeat BiasWith Sharon is Karen, Cassle Fires, and T-Bohm 9 p.m. July 7; Free. Hexagon Bar, 2600 27th Ave. S., Minneapolis; 612-722-3454.

The Pour OrgansWith Lost Coast and Splimit. 10 p.m. July 7; Free. 331 Club, 331 13th Ave. NE, Minneapolis; 612-331-1746.

For the Love: A Community CelebrationAll day hip-hop festival featuring 22 live acts, a dance party featuring a variety of DJs, live art installations, and family activities. 12-9 p.m. July 7; Free. Mears Park, 221 E. 5th St., St. Paul; 651-632-5111.

The Birds Saturday, July 7, 9:15 p.m. @ Lake Nokomis Park.

Romeo and JulietPresented by Classical Actors Ensemble. Find times and locations at www.classicalactorsensemble.org. Saturday, July 7, 7 p.m. at Lake of the Isles (2500 Lake Isles Pkwy., Minneapolis).

Art at St. Kate’sJuried art fair featuring local crafts and fine arts, presented by Artists' Circle and Textile Center. 10-5 a.m. July 7; Free. St. Catherine University, 2004 Randolph Ave., St. Paul; 651-690-6000.

July Free First Saturday: The Dog Days Are (Not) OverCelebration of dogs featuring a Pooch Parade led by Brass Messengers, doggie mask craft making, drawing practice with live animal models, live music from Mil's Trills, and free gallery admission. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. July 7; Free. Walker Art Center, 725 Vineland Place, Minneapolis; 612-375-7600.

Mill City Farmers MarketLong running market in the shadow of Mill Ruins Park, featuring local, sustainable, and organic groceries and produce, with weekly cooking clinics and live entertainment. More info at www.millcityfarmersmarket.org. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Every Sat. from May 12-Oct. 27; Free. Mill City Museum, 704 S. 2nd St., Minneapolis; 612-341-7555.

New Hope Community Farmers Market8 a.m.-1 p.m. Every Sat. from June 21; Free. New Hope Farmers' Market, 4300 Xylon Avenue N., Minneapolis; 763-531-5196.

Northeast Minneapolis Farmers MarketFeaturing locally grown produce, live music, children's activities, and food trucks. More info at www.northeastmarket.org. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Every Sat. from May 19-Oct. 20; Free. St. Boniface Catholic Church, 629 2nd St. NE, Minneapolis; 612-379-2761.

SUNDAY:

Family Day: Good SportsFeaturing sports-themed arts and crafts, museum tours, soccer drills, and film shorts. Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Minneapolis Institute of Art, 2400 S. Third Ave., Minneapolis; 612-870-3000.

Urban Growler's Farmers MarketSundays throughout the summer and into the fall, visitors can shop local at the weekly farmers market outside. Score a dollar off your pint when you purchase something from the market. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Every Sun. from June 3-Oct. 14; Free. Urban Growler Brewing Company, 2325 Endicott St., Saint Paul; 612-501-1128.

Iron Chef Viewing Party

Handsome Hog's Justin Sutherland brings his contemporary Southern cuisine to Iron Chef America as he takes on Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli in Kitchen Stadium. Sunday, 9 to 11 p.m. Handsome Hog, 203 E. Sixth St., St. Paul; 651-340-7710.

CarryOn Homes Public EventCheck out this collaborative installation by five artists from all over the world. This special event will include a writing workshop, performances by artist Leah Lemm and the Somali Museum Dance Group, and a free community Moroccan meal. 4 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 8. Free. The Commons, 425 Portland Ave., Minneapolis.

Romeo and JulietPresented by Classical Actors Ensemble. Find times and locations at www.classicalactorsensemble.org. Sunday, July 8, 2 p.m. at Grandview Park in South St. Paul.

Blues Jam7-11 p.m. Every Sun. Free. Schooner Tavern, 2901 27th Ave. S., Minneapolis; 612-729-4365.

Bunny's FunniesComedy open mic showcase hosted by Trish Cook. 7:30 p.m. Every Sun. Free. Bunny's Bar & Grill NE, 34 13th Ave. NE, Minneapolis; 612-545-5659.

Can Can Wonderland Bingo12-2 p.m. Every Sun. Free. Can Can Wonderland, 755 Prior Ave. N., Ste. 4, St. Paul; 651-925-2261.

Laurie KilmartinAuthor/comedian presents her new book, 'Dead People Suck: A Guide for Survivors of the Newly Departed.' 3 p.m. July 8; Free. Magers & Quinn Booksellers, 3038 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis; 612-822-4611.

Linden Hills Farmers MarketFeaturing goods from local growers, flowers, work by local artisans, craft market, and live music. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Every Sun. from May 27-Oct. 29; Free. Linden Hills Farmers' Market, 2813 W. 43rd St., Minneapolis; 612-345-0946.

Play Matters Alley Cat Race & Fun RollBiking and rollerblading elf Santa Erik Riese has designed a fun alleycat race at Matthews Park. The course takes about 45 to 75 minutes, and you’ll want to have your camera phone ready to complete some of the challenges. There’ll be prizes for the top finishers, plus swag for everybody who participates. For folks who aren’t into the alleycat, Santa Erik will throw on some rollerblades to lead a non-competitive slow roll through Seward and Longfellow. You’ll need to sign up for the alleycat race, but you can just show up for the slow roll. Find tickets at eventbrite.com. Meet at the corner of East 25th Street and 29th Avenue South in Minneapolis. 9 a.m. July 8. $10 alleycat; free slow roll. Matthews Park and Community Center, 2318 29th Ave. S., Minneapolis; 612-370-4950.

Hit The Beach!

MacNider Museum Weekend