Event Series NIU Stem Cafe

NIU STEM Café: Good Food: Gardening, Preserving and Sustainable Food Systems

Fatty’s Pub and Grille 1312 W Lincoln Hwy,, DeKalb, IL

What does sustainability look like in your home, community and the wider world? Learn how to reduce your carbon footprint through growing and preserving your own food and find out about the innovative work being done to develop sustainable food systems in our community. You’ll walk away with some practical ideas to grow and preserve […]

Free

Winter Star Party at the Park District with FVAS

Sycamore Park District Community Center 480 Airport Rd, Sycamore, IL

Join Mark Wagner and the rest of FVAS to learn about astronomy. Hosted at the Sycamore Park District Community Center at 480 S. Airport Rd., this family-friendly event begins with an indoor lecture on the winter sky and the upcoming total solar eclipse in April. At 8pm, hot cocoa will be served to keep you […]

Free

Sunday Cinema: Casablanca (PG)

DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States

The DeKalb Public Library’s February Sunday Cinema titles are romantic classics, old and new. This week they are screening the romance to end all romances, the 1942 classic Casablanca (PG). This event is free and open to all ages. No registration is required. It is sponsored by the Friends of the DeKalb Public Library. For […]

Free
Event Series Flashback Friday Films

Flashback Friday Films: Back to the Future

Sycamore Public Library 103 E State St, Sycamore, Illinois

Adults are welcome to attend the Sycamore public library’s new theme of monthly after-hours movie nights: Flashback Fridays! Designed for adults to relive watching their favorite 80’s and 90’s childhood movies with friends, library staff will provide soda, popcorn, and sentimentality. Movies will be screened in the stacks on the second floor. Register for a […]

Free

Back Country Roads Acoustic Concert

Sycamore Public Library 103 E State St, Sycamore, Illinois

Back Country Roads goes back to their roots with a 3-piece acoustic concert at the library. Join us after-hours for this special concert filled with acoustic renditions of their hit song list. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED Seating is limited, please arrive early to guarantee a seat. Additional parking can be found in the many nearby city […]

Free

Hygge to Beat the Winter Blues

DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States

“In Denmark, winters are especially long, yet Danish people are considered some of the happiest in the world. They embrace the dark winter months with the joyful practice of Hygge (pronounced ‘hooga’) meaning coziness, candlelight, nature, and meeting with friends.” – Emma Mitchell from Making Winter: a Hygge-inspired Guide to Surviving the Winter Months. Beat […]

Free

AARP Tax-Aide

DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States

The free AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program will again be available at the DeKalb Public Library and is for people with low to moderate incomes. AARP Foundation Tax -Aide volunteers will be available by appointment every Saturday starting February 3 through April 13th, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Be sure to bring a photo ID […]

Free

After-hours Concert: Music of Four Centuries

DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States

Classical guitarist Peter Fletcher offers his audience-friendly, solo repertoire “Music of Four Centuries”, which runs the gamut from the Renaissance Period through the 20th Century. Peter Fletcher is an American classical guitarist based in Detroit and New York City. He performs over 50 concerts a year, and his recordings on the Centaur Records and Towerhill […]

Free

Transformation Through Rhythm

DeKalb High School 501 W Dresser Rd, DeKalb, IL, United States

Arcomusical is proud to present the beloved annual DeKalb community and family event, Transformation Through Rhythm! Alongside long time partners the Harambee Ensemble, the DeKalb High School Percussion Ensemble, and NIU Percussion, Arcomusical couldn’t be more excited than to continue this drumming celebration to benefit our community. Admission is free and goodwill offerings will be […]

Free

‘Barbie’ Movie Screening and Party

Sycamore Public Library 103 E State St, Sycamore, Illinois

Adults and teens 13+ can join the Sycamore Public Library to celebrate everything Barbie! Dress as your favorite Barbie, play games, take a photo in a Barbie box, and enjoy pink snacks and popcorn. Games at 2pm, movie starts at 2:30pm.

Free
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