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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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Mother’s Day Weekend at Blumen Gardens
Mother’s Day Weekend at Blumen Gardens
Join Blumen Gardens in celebrating Mother’s Day! Open May 6th from 9-5pm with the Dirty Bird Food Truck from 11-2pm. Saturday, May 7th open from 9-5pm with SlowSmokeBBQ from 11-2pm. Sunday, May 8th open from 9-4pm with Fork It Grazing Charcuterie Boxes for purchase. Don’t Forget The Bar Mimosa Bar from 11-4pm and live Music […]
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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
Mother’s Day Weekend at Blumen Gardens
Mother’s Day Weekend at Blumen Gardens
Join Blumen Gardens in celebrating Mother’s Day! Open May 6th from 9-5pm with the Dirty Bird Food Truck from 11-2pm. Saturday, May 7th open from 9-5pm with SlowSmokeBBQ from 11-2pm. Sunday, May 8th open from 9-4pm with Fork It Grazing Charcuterie Boxes for purchase. Don’t Forget The Bar Mimosa Bar from 11-4pm and live Music […]
Mother’s Day Brunch
Mother’s Day Brunch
Mother's Day Brunch is back and The Lincoln Inn @ Faranda’s is the place to be! They will be offering a premium and unlimited brunch buffet complete with a create-your-own Omelet Station, Carved Pot Roast, Homemade Quiche, a fantastic selection of premium sweets, and so many more delectable food choices. Seatings are every half hour […]
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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 […]
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.
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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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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 […]
Arts in Action Exhibit Grand Opening
Arts in Action Exhibit Grand Opening
“Arts in Action” is a project developed to explore the history of Black and Latino history in DeKalb County through historical research and collaboration with contemporary artists. Nine visual artists and five poets were selected for the initial project. While an online exhibit was launched in March 2021, an in-person exhibit is scheduled for May […]
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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 […]
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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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Memorial Day Events & Parade
Memorial Day Events & Parade
Official schedule TBD, tentative schedule below 6:45 AM- Mayors Breakfast at ELKS Lodge 8:15 AM- Re-Dedication of Memorial Clock with insertion of time capsule 8:30 AM- Memorial Day Service with American Legion and City Officials 9:00 AM- Memorial Day Parade Steps Off - 3rd & Locust 9:30 AM- Community Memorial Day Service at the Ellwood Mansion
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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 […]