Holiday Traditions at the Ellwood House Museum
Ellwood House 420 Linden Place, DeKalb, ILKick off your holiday season with a tour of the elegantly decorated Ellwood House in DeKalb. View the historic home of barbed wire baron Isaac Ellwood in a new light, […]
Lightwire Theater: A Very Electric Christmas
Egyptian Theatre 135 North 2nd Street, DeKalb, ILSince bursting to national acclaim after appearing as semi-finalists on ‘America’s Got Talent’ and winning the top honors on TRU TV’s ‘Fake Off’, Lightwire Theater has gone on to enthrall […]
Visit with Santa
Van Buer Plaza 148-198 N 2nd St, DeKalb, ILSee Santa live! Visit with Santa inside his house to share your Christmas wishes! Take a picture with Santa, drop off your Christmas list, and take home a candy cane! […]
Elf: The Musical
Egyptian Theatre 135 North 2nd Street, DeKalb, ILStage Coach Players presents "Elf The Musical". This is a must-see holiday musical perfect for the entire family. Based on the cherished 2003 New Line Cinema hit, Elf features songs by Tony […]
Elf: The Musical
Egyptian Theatre 135 North 2nd Street, DeKalb, ILStage Coach Players presents "Elf The Musical". This is a must-see holiday musical perfect for the entire family. Based on the cherished 2003 New Line Cinema hit, Elf features songs by Tony […]
Fatty’s Holiday Office Party
Fatty's Pub and Grille 1312 W Lincoln Hwy,, DeKalb, ILBe at Fatty's for the 15th Annual DeKalb County's Largest Holiday Office Party! Sponsored by the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce, WDKB 94.9fm and The Daily Chronicle. The event starts at […]
Visit with Santa
Van Buer Plaza 148-198 N 2nd St, DeKalb, ILSee Santa live! Visit with Santa inside his house to share your Christmas wishes! Take a picture with Santa, drop off your Christmas list, and take home a candy cane! […]
Chili Cook-off
Sycamore Golf Club 940 E. State St, SycamoreWho makes the best chili in Sycamore? If cooking chili is your thing, put on your apron and enter our Chili Cook-Off. Or if you are more of a taster, […]
Felix and Finger Dueling Pianos
Blumen Gardens 403 Edward St, Sycamore, ILJoin Blumen Gardens for Felix and Finger Dueling Pianos. Event food and drinks available for purchase from: Asher Events Serving Beer, Wine and Refreshments. Felix and Fingers Dueling Pianos is […]
Satisfaction – The International Rolling Stones Show
Egyptian Theatre 135 North 2nd Street, DeKalb, IL“Satisfaction/The International Rolling Stones Show" is the international touring tribute show to the World's Greatest Rock & Roll Band. This Billboard highly rated show is entering their 20th year in […]
Sycamore’s Eat Week
Sycamore, IL Sycamore, ILDiscover Sycamore is pleased to highlight our culinary excellence as well as family fun dining by offering an entire week of dining and treats at some of our finest restaurants […]
NIU STEM Café: The Art and Science of Candy Making
Fatty's Pub and Grille 1312 W Lincoln Hwy,, DeKalb, ILLearn about the past, present and future of the Chicago candy industry and the art and science of candy making in this lively panel discussion.Award-winning documentary filmmaker Michael Lahey will […]
NIU Art Museum Biennal
NIU Art Museum 1425 W. Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb, ILShown every two years, this exhibit features recent artwork by current faculty and teaching staff and highlights the artistry, research, and instruction found at NIU. The work on display represents […]
Fourth Annual Vintage & Maker Market
Blumen Gardens 403 Edward St, Sycamore, ILBlumen Gardens will host their Fourth Annual Vintage & Maker Market dates! Join us for our Vintage & Maker Market Friday, January 28th, 2022 + Saturday, January 29th, 2022! Friday, […]
Tusk
Egyptian Theatre 135 North 2nd Street, DeKalb, ILTusk is the number one Tribute to Fleetwood Mac in the world, bar none. No fancy tricks, no gimmicks, just five musicians recreating the music of Fleetwood Mac to perfection […]
Fourth Annual Vintage & Maker Market
Blumen Gardens 403 Edward St, Sycamore, ILBlumen Gardens will host their Fourth Annual Vintage & Maker Market dates! Join us for our Vintage & Maker Market Friday, January 28th, 2022 + Saturday, January 29th, 2022! Friday, […]
Community School Open House – Preschool through 8th Grade
St. Mary Catholic School 222 Waterman St, Sycamore, ILStart your planning for the 2022-2023 school year and find out more about what St. Mary Catholic School in Sycamore has to offer! All are welcome to attend our Community […]
Blackout Poetry
DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, ILWrite your own poems that double as beautiful works of art by drawing over words from books and magazines! This program is intended for those in grades 6-12. Registration is […]
Power of the PACK Kids Clinic @ NIU Women’s Basketball Game
NIU Convocation Center 1525 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, ILNIU Athletics is hosting an all-sports clinic for all kids 1st – 8th grade. This clinic includes skill stations with student-athletes, poster making, and a photo with Victor E. Huskie […]
Brown Bag / Local Lore Program
VirtualOne of the main goals of the Joiner History Room, home to the DeKalb County archives, is to make the wealth of materials in the collection available and accessible to […]
Sensory Mindfulness
DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, ILJoin DeKalb Public Library for an immersion into the flow of mindfulness using all your senses. Take a guided walk, then spend time at several separate stations designed to engage […]
BOO’ze & Spirits Flashlight Tour
Egyptian Theatre 135 North 2nd Street, DeKalb, ILJoin the Egyptian Theatre staff as they share all the secrets and stories with a ‘balcony to backstage’ tour that focuses not only on the history of the 91-year-old building […]
Self-Care Fair
Sycamore Park District Community Center 480 Airport Rd, Sycamore, ILA variety of vendors and demonstrations will help self-care seekers find wellness, fun, health, and maybe even a bit of indulgence! This fair is for men and women of all […]
Virtual Tour of Costa Rica
VirtualIt may be cold in Illinois, but it’s nice and sunny down in beautiful Costa Rica! The Dekalb Public Library hosts a series of virtual tours of Costa Rica. These […]
POLAR-Palooza
Hopkins Park 1403 Sycamore Road, DeKalb, ILJoin the DeKalb Park District for family-oriented winter activities from noon - 3 pm at the 7th annual Polar-Palooza Winter Festival! (FREE) No registration is required. Activities Include: Bonfires Scavenger […]
Jazz at the Egyptian
Egyptian Theatre 135 North 2nd Street, DeKalb, ILThe Egyptian Theatre is proud to present the 5th annual "Jazz at the Egyptian" featuring performances by Jazz in Progress, the DeKalb High School Jazz Ensemble, the Sycamore High School […]
Paint and Sip with a Book
Common Grounds Coffee, Tea and Smoothies LLC 2180 Oakland Drive Suite B, Sycamore, ILCommon Grounds loves books and book lovers. More than that we love supporting art lovers and inspiring creativity in our community. Join Common Grounds for art nights every Monday from […]
NIU School of Art and Design 2022 Faculty Biennial
VirtualThe biennial exhibition features the work of current full-time and part-time faculty and teaching staff. The work on display represents the activity and interests of individual members of the School […]
Free Movie: The Wiz
Egyptian Theatre 135 North 2nd Street, DeKalb, ILThe movie is free and open to the public. Doors will open at 5:30 PM. Join us after the film for a panel discussion. Showing partnered with The Center for […]
Making Smart Purchases with Consumer Reports Online
DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, ILWhen you make a purchase, whether big or small, you want to make sure that you’re getting a quality item. Join DeKalb Public Library to learn how to use Consumer […]
Galentine’s Night Out
Gallery on State 322 W. State St, Sycamore, ILJoin us for an evening of ladies celebrating ladies! KVAL will offer a drawing for a gift basket which will include art supplies and artisan Valentines. KVAL members- please consider […]
The Vagina Monologues
Stage Coach Players 126 S. Fifth St., DeKalb, ILStage Coach Players is delighted to announce that we will be producing the Obie Award-winning play The Vagina Monologues this February. Written by Eve Ensler (now known by the mononym […]
Family Fun Science: Light-Up Valentines Day Cards
DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, ILIt’s time to light up someone’s life! Join DeKalb Public Library to learn about simple and complex circuits and use our knowledge to build a card that really lights up. […]
NIU School of Art and Design 2022 Faculty Biennial
VirtualThe biennial exhibition features the work of current full-time and part-time faculty and teaching staff. The work on display represents the activity and interests of individual members of the School […]
Wally Mulso LIVE at the Warehouse on Park
Warehouse on Park 662 Park Ave, Genoa, ILBring your significant other, BFF, or whomever and have some Late afternoon fun with local Lothario, Wally Mulso! We have limited seating so get your free tickets now to secure […]
Second City @ The Egyptian
Egyptian Theatre 135 North 2nd Street, DeKalb, ILThe Second City brings to DeKalb their newest show, "The Absolute Best Friggin' Time of Your Life". The Second City opened its doors on a snowy Chicago night in December of […]
MARY PFEIFER – SIMPLY PATSY
Sandwich Opera House 140 E Railroad St, Sandwich, ILA Tribute to the unique and amazing Patsy Cline. Mary Pfeifer works hard to embrace the essence of Patsy’s voice and timings but admits she could never be an exact […]
The Vagina Monologues
Stage Coach Players 126 S. Fifth St., DeKalb, ILStage Coach Players is delighted to announce that we will be producing the Obie Award-winning play The Vagina Monologues this February. Written by Eve Ensler (now known by the mononym […]
Paint and Sip with a Book
Common Grounds Coffee, Tea and Smoothies LLC 2180 Oakland Drive Suite B, Sycamore, ILCommon Grounds loves books and book lovers. More than that we love supporting art lovers and inspiring creativity in our community. Join Common Grounds for art nights every Monday from […]
Paint Night
Chelsea McGhee Studios 942 W. State Street, SycamoreLocal Personal Chef Rudy Galindo will prepare and serve 4 different tapas (small appetizer style plates) While Chelsea McGhee guides you step by step to create a wine-themed canvas painting, […]
Torn Paper Mosaics
DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, ILCreate wonderful works of art using nothing but torn pieces of paper, some glue, and your imagination! This program is intended for those in grades 6-12. Registration is not required. […]
NIU School of Art and Design 2022 Faculty Biennial
VirtualThe biennial exhibition features the work of current full-time and part-time faculty and teaching staff. The work on display represents the activity and interests of individual members of the School […]
Free Movie: Good Hair
Egyptian Theatre 135 North 2nd Street, DeKalb, ILThe movie is free and open to the public. Doors will open at 5:30 PM. Join us after the film for a panel discussion. Showing partnered with The Center for […]
NIU STEM Café: Heart Health: Food, Exercise and Medicine for a Healthy Heart
VirtualLearn about evidence-based practices to understand and reduce the risk of heart disease. Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Meg Burnham will discuss the foods most likely to increase or decrease heart disease […]
Recovery is Possible
DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, ILDive deep with an individual who is living her life of recovery from Bipolar Disorder. Hear her incredible journey from multiple hospitalizations and living at the Chicago YMCA to working […]
Life Hacks: Crochet and Knitting Basics
DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, ILThis series of programs is designed to teach various life hacks. Learn the basics of knit or crochet in this life hacks class. Yarn and tools will be provided for […]
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Egyptian Theatre 135 North 2nd Street, DeKalb, ILFeaturing the live shadow cast of "Irrational Masters". The Rocky Horror Picture Show is an outrageous assemblage of the most stereo-typed science fiction movies, Marvel comics, Frankie Avalon/Annette Funicello outings […]
Variety Show
DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, ILKevin Adair’s slogan is, “I Do Things.” This can be experienced live in Kevin’s variety show that includes comedy, magic, juggling, poetry, and storytelling! Kevin keeps the audience involved […]
Feel the Love at Annual Daddy Daughter & Heroes Dance
Hopkins Park 1403 Sycamore Road, DeKalb, ILValentine season is the perfect time for dads and daughters to dance the night away! Join DeKalb Park District for a special ‘Luau Princess-themed’ event with desserts, dancing, guessing games, […]
Barb City Babes
Hometown Bar & Gill 241 E Lincoln Hwy, DEKAlb, ILBarb City Babes Drag Show Hosted by Amethyst Vicious. It's never a dull night with Moana! So come on out and have your senses assaulted! You leave dazed and confused […]
