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 […]
Sweetheart Dance
Sycamore Park District Community Center 480 Airport Rd, Sycamore, ILThis is your little one’s night to shine! Enjoy music, dancing, and hor d’oeuvres. Each young lady receives a flower. Stop by the fun photo booth and get a digital […]
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 […]
Katie Moritz
Sandwich Opera House 140 E Railroad St, Sandwich, IL2013 National Hammered Dulcimer Champion, Katie Moritz is a musician and teacher hailing from the Chicagoland area in Northern Illinois. She’s been playing music ever since she could remember, starting […]
Bridal Bash
Blumen Gardens 403 Edward St, Sycamore, ILNewly engaged? Already booked at Blumen? This Bridal Bash is a great way to tour the venue, meet vendors and ask Blumen Gardens Event Coordinators any questions. Tickets are $5.
NIU Teen STEM Café: Jobs of the Future
DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St, DeKalb, ILMany of the jobs that are important now (social media manager, smartphone app developer) didn’t even exist a few decades ago. How can today’s teens anticipate and prepare for the […]
Casey Carrino LIVE at The Warehouse on Park
Warehouse on Park 662 Park Ave, Genoa, ILOur Indoor LIVE music rolls on as we welcome Casey Carrino to our joint! Casey will be Grooving with his awesome Blues, Reggae, folk & Bluegrass music. Our bar will […]
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 […]
Woodpeckers of Illinois
VirtualPeggy Doty, Illinois Extension, Energy and Environmental Stewardship Educator in partnership with the Northwest Illinois Audubon Society will be presenting a program on the Woodpeckers of Illinois. Woodpeckers are incredibly […]
Brown Bag Lunch/Local Lore
Kiskwaukee Valley Heritage Society 622 Park Ave, GenoaThe DeKalb County History Center and Ellwood House Museum are planning three different programs to highlight the work being done by these groups dedicated to local history. The first presentation […]
Vintage Shop Hop
Warehouse on Park 662 Park Ave, Genoa, ILThe Road trip of the year is back! That's right the Vintage shop hop is happening again this year on Friday, March 4 & Saturday, March 5th! Visit all the […]
Gaelic Storm- Live in Concert
Egyptian Theatre 135 North 2nd Street, DeKalb, ILGaelic Storm returns with their "We Missed You" Tour! This multi-national, Celtic juggernaut grows stronger with each live performance and is a true force to be reckoned with. The country-music […]
