NIU Art Museum: “Finding Your Portrait Style” Photographic Workshop

Altgeld Hall 116 Altgeld Hall, Dekalb, IL, United States

Portrait lighting and communication workshop with studio, environmental, gallery and hands-on components led by NIU Photography Manager Wade Duerkes. For ages 17 and above. Open to all levels: SLR to cell phone. Limited to 16 participants. Preregistration deadline: Thursday, Oct. 3. Call the museum at 815-753-1936 to register.   Location: Altgeld Hall, room 125. 

Free

Haunted Illusions

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

Treat your family to an evening of mind-blowing magic and comedy that gets the whole audience into the act. You’ll be stunned and amazed as master illusionist David Caserta has people levitating, disappearing, and reappearing right before your eyes. You will witness never before seen illusions that have been created just for this show. Watch the unbelievable happen! […]

$15 – $47
Event Series Johnny K’s Cruise Nights

Johnny K’s Cruise Nights

Johnny K’s 125 Duvick Ave, Sandwich, Illinois, United States

Johnny K’s Cruise Nights season kicks off May 7th and will run every other Tuesday through October 22nd! All shows are 100% free. Each driver will get a discount to Johnny K’s for the evening!

Horror Film Series at the Egyptian Theatre

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

Step into the chilling world of cinematic terror with the Horror Film Series at the historic Egyptian Theatre this fall. From the heart-pounders to the bone-chilling, this series offers something for every horror lover! Join us for all the thrills and chills on the largest movie screen in DeKalb County! Film Schedule:October 1 – They Live […]

$8 – $10

NIU Wind Ensemble concert

Boutell Memorial Concert Hall at Northern Illinois University 400 Lucinda Ave, DeKalb, IL

Don’t miss NIU Wind Ensemble’s exciting program, that includes one of the classics of the band world, the Second Suite in F by Holst, paired with music from 5 contemporary black composers. They are also performing the monumental “Concerto for Trombone” by David Maslanka, featuring our department chair, Andrew Glendening, on trombone. Tickets are available at […]

$7
Event Series NIU STEAM STEM Café

NIU STEAM STEM Café

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

Don’t miss these STEM Cafés this fall! Sept. 11, 2024 – Critical Minerals: The Hidden Materials Required for Green Energy Many of the technologies we need for green energy – such as advanced batteries and solar panels – are made from materials that exist in incredibly small proportions within the Earth. These critical metals and […]

Free

Sunday at Sandwich

Sandwich Fair Grounds 15730 Pratt Road, Sandwich, IL

Come and join MJ&Crew to discover the many treasures and custom creations their vendors bring to you. They also have food truck vendors on-site as well as games and live music. While in town, visit all the boutique stops and antique shops that Sandwich, IL has to offer! See our dates for the upcoming 2023 […]

$5 – $10

Community Ofrenda: Papel Picado & Marigold Creations

Sycamore Public Library 103 E State St, Sycamore, Illinois

Adults are invited to drop-in throughout the day to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! Help Adult Services create decor for Sycamore Public Library’s Day of the Dead ofrenda. Head to the second floor to create traditional Papel Picado banners and tissue paper marigolds-to add to our community ofrenda! On display from Oct 15th-Nov 2nd. Be sure […]

Free

Huskie Sound Garden

MLK Commons DeKalb, Illinois, United States

NIU Percussion Ensemble is excited to present “Huskie Sound Garden” – a sound bath installment piece in the style of Brian Eno – as part of NIU’s Homecoming Festivities on October 15th at 4:00 p.m. in Martin Luther King Commons, between Founders Library and Holmes Student Center. Instruments performed will include gongs, windchimes, rain sticks, […]

Free

Horror Film Series at the Egyptian Theatre

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

Step into the chilling world of cinematic terror with the Horror Film Series at the historic Egyptian Theatre this fall. From the heart-pounders to the bone-chilling, this series offers something for every horror lover! Join us for all the thrills and chills on the largest movie screen in DeKalb County! Film Schedule:October 1 – They Live […]

$8 – $10
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