Name: Just Jane: A Visit with Jane Austen
Start: 2026-01-28T18:00:00-06:00
End: 2026-01-28T19:00:00-06:00
Location: DeKalb Public Library

January 2026
Addressing Ageism and Promoting Inclusivity

January 22 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

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

Ageist attitudes influence how we think of others – and even ourselves. Applying a catch-all approach to adults aged 55 or over can subtly suggest that they are more alike […]

Free
Advance Directive Workshops

January 23 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am

DeKalb Township 2323 S. 4th St., DeKalb, Illinois, United States

DeKalb Township is making it easy to start the new year off on the right foot! They are hosting Advance Directive Workshops every Monday & Friday in January […]

Free
Fire and Ice Fest

Featured January 24 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

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

Is cabin fever setting in yet? Spice things up at the Fire and Ice Fest! FREE ACTIVITIES 11:30am-12:30pm Fire & Ice Science Show with Mad Science Glassblowing Demonstrations with Conair […]

Free
Dennis Warner Concert

January 24 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

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

Singer and Songwriter Dennis Warner draws on his wealth of stage experience in creating a warm, welcoming, and intimate concert. Accompanying his vocals on six or twelve-string guitar, this concert […]

Free
Bad Momz of Comedy 2026

January 24 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Sandwich Opera House 140 E Railroad St, Sandwich, IL

Join a night of laughter with Bad Momz of Comedy at the Sandwich Opera House. Nationally touring Bad Momz of Comedy is bringing their unique brand of mom-edy to the […]

$29 – $35
2026 Soup-er Sundays

January 25 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm 2026 Soup-er Sundays

Glidden Historical Center 921 W Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb, IL, United States

The highly anticipated Soup-er Sundays lecture series returns for its fourth year in 2026. You won’t want to miss these!

$5
John Mueller’s Winter Dance Party

January 25 @ 3:00 pm

Egyptian Theatre 135 North 2nd Street, DeKalb, IL, United States

John Mueller’s “Winter Dance Party” ® is the official live and authentic re-creation of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper’s final tour and the only show endorsed by the […]

$34.5 – $55.50
Advance Directive Workshops

January 26 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

DeKalb Township 2323 S. 4th St., DeKalb, Illinois, United States

DeKalb Township is making it easy to start the new year off on the right foot! They are hosting Advance Directive Workshops every Monday & Friday in January […]

Free
DIY Color Analysis

January 26 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

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

Have you ever wondered what colors look best on you? Join the DeKalb Public Library to learn how to find the seasonal palette that highlights your natural features! They’ll begin […]

Free
Ask a Piercer: Community Q&A

January 27 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

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

Curious about piercings, aftercare, or what really happens behind the studio door? Join the DeKalb Public Library for an informative session with local artist, Cassie, of DeKalb Tattoo Company. Cassie […]

Free
Countdown to the Oscars Film Series

January 27 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Countdown to the Oscars Film Series

Egyptian Theatre 135 North 2nd Street, DeKalb, IL, United States

Join the Egyptian Theatre’s countdown to the Oscars with this film series celebrating Academy Award nominees and winners through the decades. Shown on the largest movie screen in DeKalb County, […]

$13 – $15
Just Jane: A Visit with Jane Austen

January 28 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

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

Jane Austen visits you from the autumn of 1815. Her first three novels, Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice and Mansfield Park are published, and Emma is complete. Jane visits with you at this, the most […]

Free

January 2026