• International Cheese Tasting

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

    Some are smelly, some are sweet, but when it comes to cheese, flavor can’t be beat! Travel to the library for a sampling of cheeses from around the world. Ranging from bitter to sweet, subtle to pungent, cheeses display a variety of flavors unrivaled by most other foods. Learn how to pair your cheeses with […]

    Free
  • NIU Football Home Opener

    Huskie Stadium 1245 Stadium Drive South, DeKalb, United States

    Welcome back the Huskies as they take on Holy Cross at their season opener!

  • Brass From The Past

    Warehouse on Park 662 Park Ave, Genoa, IL, United States

    Brass From The Past, A tribute to the Legends of Rock & Soul MusicBrass From The Past is the hottest horn band in the Midwest, known for their energetic performances and soulful music. Playing the biggest hits from the 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s. Not only is Brass From The Past rated one of Chicago’s top […]

    $10 – $15
  • Exhibition Opening Reception for “How We Rebuild”

    NIU – Cole Hall 114 DeKalb, Illinois

    Join the Pick Museum of Anthropology for the opening reception of the exhibition “How We Rebuild.” Opening remarks will begin at 4:30 p.m. After conflicts have ended, what does it take to recover the heartbeat of humanity? This penetrating and transformative photography exhibition draws from 12 years of work created by grant winners and finalists […]

    Free
  • 2025 Food Truck Wednesdays

    2025 Food Truck Wednesdays
    MLK Commons DeKalb, Illinois, United States

    Come out for lunch, meet up with a friend or grab your afternoon pick-me-up from a variety of food trucks each Wednesday during the fall. Local food trucks will line the street on Normal Road in front of the MLK Commons on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. CAB will provide entertainment and fun, including student performances. […]

    Free
  • Beginner Line Dancing

    Beginner Line Dancing
    Denim & Diamonds Saloon 425 W State St., Sycamore, IL, United States

    Beginner lessons from 6-8pm Open dancing until 10pmEvery Wednesday, unless noted on their calendar.

  • DeKalb Farmers’ Market

    DeKalb Farmers’ Market
    Van Buer Plaza 148-198 N 2nd St, DeKalb, IL, United States

    Vendors, food trucks, and live music! Soak up the summer at the DeKalb Farmers’ Market where over 25 local vendors bring you everything from fresh produce and flowers to baked goods, honey, olive oil, coffee, handmade crafts, and more! Browse the booths, enjoy live tunes from the Live Lunch Music Series presented by the Egyptian […]

  • Brown Bag Lunch Lecture Series

    Brown Bag Lunch Lecture Series

    The Brown Bag Lunch Lecture Series is presented by the Ellwood House Museum and DeKalb County History Center in partnership with DeKalb area historic sites. Once a month, a knowledgeable speaker will present an hour-long program about history relevant to DeKalb County. All programs are free of charge, and guests are invited to bring their […]

    Free
  • Sustainability Swap

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

    It’s important to be responsible consumers and consider sustainability when we need new things. This Sustainability Swap, monthly on the first Thursdays, allows you to trade in your lightly used clothing for someone else’s, as well as swap houseplants you might not want to care for. The houseplant portion of the swap is sponsored by […]

    Free
  • Line & couples Dancing

    Line & couples Dancing
    Denim & Diamonds Saloon 425 W State St., Sycamore, IL, United States

    Join DJ Dave at Denim and Dimonds for Line Dancing and Couples Dancing beginning at 7pmEvery Friday unless noted on their calendar.

  • After-hours Concert: Music of the West African Kora

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

    Sean Gaskell brings music of West Africa to the library in an after-hours concert that features the kora, a 21-stringed West African harp! Sean studied under the extensive instruction of Moriba Kuyateh and the late Malamini Jobarteh in Gambia, and both Youssoupha Cissokho and Mamadou Cissokho in Senegal. The kora is traditionally played by oral […]

    Free