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Silent Auction to Diversify the Collection
Silent Auction to Diversify the Collection
NIU Art Museum is hosting a silent auction of small works in the North Gallery of the museum with several pieces donated by School of Art and Design faculty and instructors including Michael Barnes, Sasha Bitzer, Jessica Labatte, Nina Rizzo, John Siblik, Ben Stone, Kryssi Staikidis, Peter Van Ael, and Shei Chau Wang along with […]
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Silent Auction to Diversify the Collection
Silent Auction to Diversify the Collection
NIU Art Museum is hosting a silent auction of small works in the North Gallery of the museum with several pieces donated by School of Art and Design faculty and instructors including Michael Barnes, Sasha Bitzer, Jessica Labatte, Nina Rizzo, John Siblik, Ben Stone, Kryssi Staikidis, Peter Van Ael, and Shei Chau Wang along with […]
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Silent Auction to Diversify the Collection
Silent Auction to Diversify the Collection
NIU Art Museum is hosting a silent auction of small works in the North Gallery of the museum with several pieces donated by School of Art and Design faculty and instructors including Michael Barnes, Sasha Bitzer, Jessica Labatte, Nina Rizzo, John Siblik, Ben Stone, Kryssi Staikidis, Peter Van Ael, and Shei Chau Wang along with […]
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Silent Auction to Diversify the Collection
Silent Auction to Diversify the Collection
NIU Art Museum is hosting a silent auction of small works in the North Gallery of the museum with several pieces donated by School of Art and Design faculty and instructors including Michael Barnes, Sasha Bitzer, Jessica Labatte, Nina Rizzo, John Siblik, Ben Stone, Kryssi Staikidis, Peter Van Ael, and Shei Chau Wang along with […]
Myanmar Story Time & Craft
Myanmar Story Time & Craft
The Northern Illinois University’s Center for Southeast Asian Studies is presenting a special storytime and craft about Myanmar! Khaing Wai Wai Zaw, a Fulbright FLTA Scholar, will tell a traditional Burmese folktale, and depending on what the children want, will teach children either the traditional Burmese Golden Kite Game (ရွှေစွန်ညို) or a traditional Burmese dance! […]
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Silent Auction to Diversify the Collection
Silent Auction to Diversify the Collection
NIU Art Museum is hosting a silent auction of small works in the North Gallery of the museum with several pieces donated by School of Art and Design faculty and instructors including Michael Barnes, Sasha Bitzer, Jessica Labatte, Nina Rizzo, John Siblik, Ben Stone, Kryssi Staikidis, Peter Van Ael, and Shei Chau Wang along with […]
Brown Bag / Local Lore- Arts in Action Exhibit
Brown Bag / Local Lore- Arts in Action Exhibit
Arts in Action is a project developed by the DeKalb County History Center and Ellwood House Museum to investigate the history of race relations in DeKalb County through historical research and collaboration with contemporary artists. Nine visual artists and five poets were selected for the initial project. Their work will be presented through the themes […]
Cinco de Gatos! Cat Yoga
Cinco de Gatos! Cat Yoga
Celebrate Cinco de Gatos with a special edition of cat yoga! Meet adorable cats and kittens from TAILS while enjoying a yoga lesson. If you can, please bring a bag of kitten food or some kitten formula to donate. Please register for this workshop, as space is limited. There will be room for 5 walk-ins. […]
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Silent Auction to Diversify the Collection
Silent Auction to Diversify the Collection
NIU Art Museum is hosting a silent auction of small works in the North Gallery of the museum with several pieces donated by School of Art and Design faculty and instructors including Michael Barnes, Sasha Bitzer, Jessica Labatte, Nina Rizzo, John Siblik, Ben Stone, Kryssi Staikidis, Peter Van Ael, and Shei Chau Wang along with […]
Four Old Broads!
Four Old Broads!
Join Stage Coach Players with a season-opening hilarious comedy, Four Old Broads! Come laugh with SCP and follow retired burlesque queen Beatrice Shelton, prim and proper Eaddy Mae Clayton, The newest resident, soap opera-obsessed Maude Jenkins, and classy newby Imogene Fletcher as they navigate a Senior Citizen Pageant, a retired Elvis impersonator, and a serious […]
SPIES OF THE WORLD: A GRATEFUL DEAD EXPERIENCE
SPIES OF THE WORLD: A GRATEFUL DEAD EXPERIENCE
They did it with Think Floyd USA, now they’re doing it with the Grateful Dead! The Egyptian Theatre is proud to present Spies of the World: Grateful Dead Experience, a brand new Grateful Dead tribute band that features some of the best musicians from across the United States. With over 150 years of combined professional […]
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Dekalb Back Alley Market
Dekalb Back Alley Market
Outdoor Vintage and Artisan Market in Downtown DeKalb located in Palmer Ct (The Alley) and N. 2nd Street Lincoln Hwy to Locust
Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw 410 Sprints, Badger Midgets & IRA Lightning Sprints
Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw 410 Sprints, Badger Midgets & IRA Lightning Sprints
Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw 410 Sprints, Badger Midgets & IRA Lightning Sprints is the first race to kick off Sycamore Speedways' summer of events! Pit Passes are $35 (ages 5 and older) for full access and Child Fast Passes are $15 (ages 3-13) for outer pit & grandstand access. General admission: adults – $25, […]
Community Clean-Up Days- the Great Garlic Mustard Hunt
Community Clean-Up Days- the Great Garlic Mustard Hunt
Calling all green thumbs! Let's pull together to tackle some of our most invasive species this spring. Invasive species are no joke and the DeKalb Park District is asking volunteers to help eradicate one of DeKalb's most invasive species- garlic mustard. Garlic mustard is abundant and threatens native plant life. Volunteers are asked to meet […]
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Mother’s Day Special
Mother’s Day Special
What better way to celebrate Mother’s Day than out on the golf course? On mom’s special day, all moms golf for FREE! This deal does not include a golf cart rental. Please book your tee time at golfdekalb.com
Paint Heirloom Wooden Sign
Paint Heirloom Wooden Sign
Join Petite Palette Studios for an afternoon of painting! They design each Heirloom Wooden Sign with family in mind. These one-of-a-kind wooden signs have been handcrafted by Petite Palette's team and are ready for you to customize in class perfectly for your home. All moms will get $5 off their signs this day!
Four Old Broads!
Four Old Broads!
Join Stage Coach Players with a season-opening hilarious comedy, Four Old Broads! Come laugh with SCP and follow retired burlesque queen Beatrice Shelton, prim and proper Eaddy Mae Clayton, The newest resident, soap opera-obsessed Maude Jenkins, and classy newby Imogene Fletcher as they navigate a Senior Citizen Pageant, a retired Elvis impersonator, and a serious […]
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Free Movie for Nurses Appreciation Week
Free Movie for Nurses Appreciation Week
The Egyptian Theatre in Downtown DeKalb is excited to announce a showing of How to Train Your Dragon in honor of Nurses Appreciation Week. All healthcare workers and first responders are invited to attend this showing free of charge to thank them for their hard work and sacrifice. All other attendees are suggested to make […]
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Early Blues Show with Cherry & Jerry
Early Blues Show with Cherry & Jerry
“There’s a certain excitement about early blues music, as if the composers just wanted to see what effect they could create with a sharped note here or a flat note there,” says musician Jerry Rabushka. Things we’re used to — the repetitive chords and the twelve-bar phrase — were new; so new that some publishers […]
Band Together for Opportunity House Athletics
Band Together for Opportunity House Athletics
This popular event supports Special Olympics sports offered through Opportunity House, Inc. – a program that provides competitive team sports to over 70 athletes of all ages with intellectual disabilities. Team uniforms, equipment, travel expenses, and other vital areas are all assisted by funds raised at Band Together. Sports offered include basketball, soccer, bocce, golf, […]
After-hours Concert: Cherry & Jerry Ragtime Blues
After-hours Concert: Cherry & Jerry Ragtime Blues
Cherry & Jerry will perform music of the ragtime era, approximately 1900-1920, in this after-hours concert. It’s history, and it’s fun! Along with ragtime, they’ll bring you some songs from the dawn of jazz & blues. You’ll hear music by famous composers such as W.C. Handy and Scott Joplin as well as some lesser-known but […]
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After-hours Folk Music Concert
After-hours Folk Music Concert
Andy and Judy Daigle play the guitar, mandolin, banjo, ukulele, and other instruments. They will perform original songs in many different styles, such as traditional Folk, roots music, country swing, or bluegrass. We invite the audience to participate by singing along, clapping, or stomping to the original tunes. As contemporary folk singer/songwriters, Andy and Judy […]
Talent Show!
Talent Show!
Join the Sandwich Opera House for a talent show! Bring your talents or come support those presenting! Tickets range from $18-20.
Four Old Broads!
Four Old Broads!
Join Stage Coach Players with a season-opening hilarious comedy, Four Old Broads! Come laugh with SCP and follow retired burlesque queen Beatrice Shelton, prim and proper Eaddy Mae Clayton, The newest resident, soap opera-obsessed Maude Jenkins, and classy newby Imogene Fletcher as they navigate a Senior Citizen Pageant, a retired Elvis impersonator, and a serious […]
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Four Old Broads!
Four Old Broads!
Join Stage Coach Players with a season-opening hilarious comedy, Four Old Broads! Come laugh with SCP and follow retired burlesque queen Beatrice Shelton, prim and proper Eaddy Mae Clayton, The newest resident, soap opera-obsessed Maude Jenkins, and classy newby Imogene Fletcher as they navigate a Senior Citizen Pageant, a retired Elvis impersonator, and a serious […]
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“Lives Well Lived” movie screening, nonprofit fair, and film discussion
“Lives Well Lived” movie screening, nonprofit fair, and film discussion
Lives Well Lived is a documentary celebrating the incredible wit, wisdom, and life experiences of 40 older adults living full and meaningful lives in their later years. Their stories are about perseverance, the human spirit, and staying positive during great personal and historic challenges. The purpose of the film is to create a bridge for […]
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NIU STEM Café: Biomedical Technology: Engineering Better Health
NIU STEM Café: Biomedical Technology: Engineering Better Health
From wearable devices to robotic surgeries, biomedical engineering is advancing quickly and has the potential to improve human health. Join NIU Assistant Professor Mohammad Moghimi to learn about current research and novel technologies in biomedical engineering. He’ll discuss new technologies his lab is developing, including wearable sensors that monitor the progression of cardiovascular disease. He’ll […]
An evening with Michelle Zauner
An evening with Michelle Zauner
Join DeKalb Public Library for an evening with musician and author Michelle Zauner as she discusses her music career and her beloved bestselling memoir, Crying in H Mart. Jessica Hopper joins her in conversation. Michelle Zauner is best known as a singer and guitarist who creates dreamy, shoegaze-inspired indie-pop under the name Japanese Breakfast. She […]
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Local Showcase & Job Fair
Local Showcase & Job Fair
Connect with over 50 local businesses and organizations at the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce's Local Showcase & Job Fair! Take home giveaways and information, try activities, enter raffles, learn about local job openings, and much more. Meet the businesses that create your community! Visit dekalb.org or call 815-756-6306 for more information. The Local Showcase & […]
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Malta Plant Sale
Malta Plant Sale
Join Malta Garden Club with their fundraising plant sale. Tomatoes, herbs, peppers, and flowers! Proceeds benefit Malta Garden Club, Malta Community Garden, Malta Seedling Committee.
Path of Destruction Demolition Event
Path of Destruction Demolition Event
Power wheel Demo, Bone Stock Heats, Powder Puff (4cyl/6cyl) Demo, MiniVan/SM Truck/SM SUV Truck Demo, Intermission, Soccer Ball Match, Bone Stock Consi, Wire Compact (4cyl & 6cyl) Demo Intermissions, 1-on-1 Drags, and Bone Stock Feature Demo. General admission: $15 for Adults (Ages 12 & Older), $5 for Children (Ages 5-11), and FREE for Children Under […]
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Artist + Maker Market
Artist + Maker Market
Join Blumen Gardens for their Artist + Maker Market! Shop multiple local artists and makers set up throughout our Gardens
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Badminton Basics
Badminton Basics
Are you a backyard badminton enthusiast? Are you interested in learning badminton skills? In this class, Badminton World Federation certified coaches will teach you some of the fundamental skills of badminton such as how to hold a racket and how to hit different types of shots. Participants will also learn how to play some fun […]
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59th Friday Season Opener
59th Friday Season Opener
On Friday- Powder Puff, Spectator, Compact Combat Racing, and Socker Stocker 25 Lapper & Demo. On Saturday- Limited Late Models, Street Stocks, Pure Stocks, Dirt Late Models, and B14 Race of Remembrance in Memory of Victor Benedetto Jr. General Admissions: adults – $12, kids (5-11) – $5, and kids (under 5) – FREE Pit Passes are […]
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59th Friday Season Opener
59th Friday Season Opener
On Friday- Powder Puff, Spectator, Compact Combat Racing, and Socker Stocker 25 Lapper & Demo. On Saturday- Limited Late Models, Street Stocks, Pure Stocks, Dirt Late Models, and B14 Race of Remembrance in Memory of Victor Benedetto Jr. General Admissions: adults – $12, kids (5-11) – $5, and kids (under 5) – FREE Pit Passes are […]
Hopkins Pool Opening Day!
Hopkins Pool Opening Day!
Hopkins Pool is a family-friendly aquatics facility that features two water slides, a zero-depth kiddie pool with an interactive play structure, a diving well with high and low dive, a lap swim exclusive area, and a concession stands area. Ask us about private and semi-private party packages. We strive to make it an enjoyable experience […]
Pressed Flower Candles
Pressed Flower Candles
With the flowers in bloom, please come to the library to create a beautiful (and incredibly easy) pressed flower candle! Registration is required for this event as space is limited. This workshop is intended for teens and adults. If you have any questions or need help with registration, please contact Grace at graces@dkpl.org or call […]
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Loaded Bloody’s !
Loaded Bloody’s !
Our Amazing Bloody Mary's are back for this Memorial weekend! The Loaded Bloody's with our special bloody Mary mix coupled with Sweet dreams desserts & catering spin on the embellished Sunday-Funday will surely be nothing less than amazing! While enjoying the loaded bloody kickback and enjoy the amazing vocals of Amber Lea Berg. Amber will […]
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DeKalb Farmers’ Market Opening Day
DeKalb Farmers’ Market Opening Day
Celebrate the start of summer at the DeKalb Farmers' Market opening day of the season! The DeKalb Farmers’ Market is in the heart of downtown DeKalb and features vendors that provide the community with locally grown produce, bread, baked goods, olive oil, honey, coffee, flowers, food trucks, and live music. Enjoy and support over 25 […]
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Friday Night Racing
Friday Night Racing
Head to Sycamore Speedway for a Friday night full of dirt track races! Details for each race can be found on their website Pit Passes: $30 (ages 14 and older) and Fast Passes: $15 (ages 5 and older) General Admissions Ticket Prices: adults – $12, kids (5-11) – $5, and kids (under 5) – FREE
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Fishing Derby
Fishing Derby
Bring your tackle box, poles, and bucket for a morning of fishing – rain or shine! Awards will be given for Biggest, Smallest, and Most Caught in youth and adult categories. All state fishing codes will be applicable and fishing licenses are required prior to the event. Fee is $7 per resident and $9 per […]
CASA Color Run
CASA Color Run
CASA is hosting its inaugural 5K Color Run event on June 4, 2022! Bring your family and friends to this fun, family-friendly event. Walk, jog or sprint - anything is fine so long as you have fun! There will be a DJ and post-race celebration with music, snacks, and water. All proceeds from the event […]
Community Clean-Up Days- Dame’s Rocket Debacle
Community Clean-Up Days- Dame’s Rocket Debacle
Calling all green thumbs! Let's pull together to tackle some of DeKalb's most invasive species this spring. Although a very pretty, flowering plant, dame’s rocket is a prolific seeder and chokes out native plants in our area. Volunteers are asked to meet near the Disc Golf Course and bring your own gloves, bag, basket, or […]
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