DeKalb County Convention and Visitors Bureau

95th Anniversary Film Series
2025-03-04 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Egyptian Theatre, 135 North 2nd Street, DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States
Step into the magic of movie history as the Egyptian Theatre celebrates its 95th anniversary with a film series commemorating nine decades! Relive the golden age of Hollywood with classics like the screwball hilarity of Bringing Up Baby and the timeless romance of Casablanca. Experience edge-of-your-seat suspense with Rear Window and the satirical brilliance of Dr. Strangelove. Dive into the heart of cultural and emotional milestones with Cooley High, Glory, and The Truman Show. Finally, bask in the vibrancy of modern hits like the dazzling musical Chicago and the heartfelt coming-of-age tale Lady Bird. Don’t miss your chance to see these iconic films on the largest movie screen in DeKalb County, where movie magic started in 1929.

Full Film Line-Up:

January 7: Bringing Up Baby (1938)

January 14: Casablanca (1942)

January 21: Rear Window (1954)

January 28: Dr. Strangelove (1964)

February 4: Cooley High (1975)

February 11: Glory (1989)

February 18: The Truman Show (1998)

February 25: Chicago (2002)

March 4: Lady Bird (2017)

NIU Women's Basketball Home Game
2025-03-05 18:00 - 20:00 | NIU Convocation Center, 1525 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States
Cheer on the NIU Women’s Basketball team at the NIU Convocation Center! Opponents are listed below:

December 20 – NIU vs Idaho State

December 28 – NIU vs Viterbo University

January 4 – NIU vs Ohio

January 11 – NIU vs Western Michigan

January 15 – NIU vs Miami

January 25 – NIU vs Ball State

January 29 – NIU vs Central Michigan

February 5 – NIU vs Kent State

February 22 – NIU vs Eastern Michigan

March 1 – NIU vs Bowling Green

March 5 – NIU vs Toledo

Shamrock Book Folding
2025-03-06 18:00 - 20:30 | DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States
Make a piece of artwork by folding a book into a Shamrock!
All materials are provided. This program is first come, first served as space is limited. Intended for teens and adults.
For additional information, please contact the tech desk at laral@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 2851.

Vintage Shop Hop
2025-03-07 00:00 - 2025-03-08 23:59 | DeKalb County, illinois
Explore DeKalb County’s vintage and antique shops during this Spring edition of the Vintage Shop Hop! Each shop offers specials and fun inside their store–you’ll find plenty of activities in each shop you visit during the event. Participating locations include:

TOFT Vintage Home (113 S. Main Street, Sandwich, IL, 60548)

Midnight Pine Studios (117 S. Main Street, Sandwich, IL, 60548)

Crew and Co. (128 S. Main Street, Sandwich, IL, 60548)

Farmer’s Daughter Home (1312 E. Church Street, Sandwich, IL, 60548)

Sandwich Antique Mart (2300 East Route 34, Sandwich, IL, 60548)

Blumen Gardens (408 Edward Street, Sycamore, IL, 60178)

Made Just for You Gifts (338 W. State Street, Sycamore, IL, 60178)

Sycamore Antiques (321 W. State Street, Sycamore, IL, 60178)

Painted Lady Collection (303 W. State Street, Sycamore, IL, 60178)

35:35 Makers Collective (265 W. Peace Rd., Sycamore, IL, 60178)

IESA State Wrestling championship
2025-03-07 08:00 - 2025-03-08 17:00 | NIU Convocation Center, 1525 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States
Friday Cash: $15.00 Preschoolers admitted Free Parking: Free

Friday, March 78:30 a.m. Pass Gate Entrance Open to Athletes and Coaches9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Weigh-ins for all competitors10:00 a.m. Doors Open to Spectators10:45 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Meeting for all Coaches and Officials10:45 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Warm-up period for wrestlersSession 1 (Class A—Mats 1, 2, 3, & 4; Class AA—Mats 5, 6, 7, & 8)11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Championship Bracket First Round2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. BREAK3:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Quarterfinal Round of Championship Bracket and First Round WrestlebacksSaturday, March 8Session 2 (Class A—Mats 1, 2, 3, & 4; Class AA—Mats 5, 6, 7, & 8)7:45 a.m. Pass Gate Entrance Open to Athletes and Coaches8:00 a.m. Doors Open to Spectators9:00 a.m. -10:45 a.m. Second Round of Wrestlebacks10:45 a.m.-11:00 a.m. BREAK11:00 a.m. -12:45 p.m. Semifinal Round of Championship Bracket & Quarterfinal Round Wrestlebacks12:45 p.m. -1:35 p.m. LUNCH BREAK1:35 p.m.-2:45 p.m. Semifinal Round Wrestle-backs2:45 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Fifth-Sixth & Third-Fourth Place Matches (8 mats–All 5th-6th place matches completedbefore start of 3rd-4th place matches)4:00 p.m.-4:45 p.m. BREAK4:45 p.m. Parade of Champions (Two Finalists in Each Weight Class Only)5:15 p.m. Championship Matches (4 Mats)Order of championship matches: 95 & 100; 105 & 112; 119 & 126; 135 & 145; 155 &167; 185 & 215; 275 & 65; 70 & 75; 80 & 85; 90.Please Note: Times are approximate and are subject to change. Matches may begin no earlier than 30 minutes from thescheduled starting time. All wrestling will take place in the Convocation Center on the campus of Northern IllinoisUniversity.CONSOLATION BRACKET CRITERIANote 1: All wrestlers who are beaten in the championship bracket move to the consolation bracket (except 2nd place).Note 2: If consolation bracket qualifiers have wrestled one another in the championship bracket, wrestlers will re-wrestleto determine who advances. There are no walkovers. The losers of the championship bracket quarterfinalmatches in the top half of the bracket will be placed in the bottom bracket of the second round wrestlebackswhile the losers of the championship bracket quarterfinal matches in the bottom half of the championshipbracket will be placed in the top bracket of the second round wrestlebacks.Note 3: All wrestlers will wrestle two matches on Friday. Of the 16 wrestlers in each weight class, four will be eliminatedon Friday. There will be 12 wrestlers remaining in each weight class after the conclusion of wrestling on Fridayand all 12 will wrestle at least once on Saturday.Individual awards for 1st – 6th places will be presented by the coach of each weight class champion following the title boutin each weight class with team awards at conclusion of meet. All wrestlers who place in each weight class are requiredto report to the awards area following the championship match in their respective weight class for presentation ofindividual awards to be followed by a group photograph of the place finishers in each weight class. All first-placefinishers are to stay in uniform and report following the 90 lb. class individual presentations for a group photograph of allweight class champions. A photographer will be available to photograph each weight class and team champions.

The Grand Marshal will lead the annual Parade of Champions Saturday night (March 8) before the championship bouts of the 43rd annual Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA) State Final Wrestling Tournament.

Named Grand Marshals for 2025 are: Branden Petersen and Adam Greenberg

Remembering Port Chicago & Cyril O. Sheppard
2025-03-08 11:00 - 12:00 | DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States
Following two massive explosions in 1944 in Port Chicago, California, that killed 320 American sailors and injured 390 more, the US Navy branded 50 young Black sailors as mutineers for their refusal to return to the unsafe working conditions that caused the explosions.
These 50 Black sailors would be known as The Port Chicago 50. They protested their unfair treatment, and were tried and wrongly convicted of mutiny. This program will tell their story, and follow their decades-long fight for justice.
This program is free and open to teens and adults. No registration is required.
For additional information, please contact Chelsea at chelsear@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 1700.

Murder Mystery Dinner
2025-03-08 17:00 - 21:30 | The Brown Pub, 200 Somonauk Road, Hinckley, IL, 60520, United States
Join the Hinckley Festival Association to figure out “whodunit“ in a murder mystery dinner at The Brown Pub on Saturday, March 8!

The ticket price is $50 per person for a buffet dinner and dessert and the murder mystery show. The proceeds will support the 2025 Hinckley Fireworks.

Gas raffle tickets will be available in addition to a 50/50 raffle (2nd prize will be 1 gas raffle ticket and 3rd prize a free drink at The Brown Pub) that will be drawn at the end of the event.
Cocktail hour starts at 5 PM, with Act 1, dinner, and Act 2 to follow.

Register online (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hinckley-fireworks-fest-murder-mystery-dinner-tickets-1116020139279) or buy tickets in person at The Brown Pub!

Hy-Vee's Indoor Crafters Market
2025-03-09 11:00 - 15:00 | Hy-Vee, 2700 Dekalb Ave., Sycamore, Illinois, 60178, United States
Check out local crafters set up by the Pharmacy & Club Room near the front of Hy-Vee! Crafters will be set up on February 16th, March 9th, and April 13th.

Soup-er Sundays
2025-03-09 12:00 | Glidden Historical Center, 921 W Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States
Join the J.F. Glidden Homestead and Historical Center for Soup-er Sundays to enjoy warm soup and interesting programs! See programming below:

January 12 – “Bet-a-Million’ Gates: The Other Barded Wire Baron” Join Eric Krupa, the St. Charles History Museum’s Collections and Exhibitions Manager, for a presentation on the cutthroat life and legacy of one of America’s most brash robber barons: John Warne Gates.

January 26 – “The Story of the Edenton Ladies’ Tea Party” DeKalb author, Sally M. Walker will present on her latest book: “Within Our Power: The Story of the Edenton Ladies’ Tea Party” as part of the Glidden Homestead’s Soup-er Sundays series.

February 9 – “DeKalb County in Postcards” See what DeKalb County looked like more than 100 years ago through vintage postcards!

February 23 – “The Legend of Chessie the Railroad Kitten” Learn more about Chessie the Railroad Kitten, an adorable and popular corporate symbol!

March 9 – “Birds, Beasts, Bugs, and Little Fishes: DeKalb Wildlife on Former Glidden Land” See the DeKalb area through local photographer, Michael Day’s eyes.

March 23 – “Never Pursued: J.F. Glidden & the Underground Railroad in DeKalb County” Learn about Sheriff Joseph F. Glidden’s role in DeKalb County history.

The Oh Yeahs
2025-03-09 15:00 | Sandwich Opera House, 140 E Railroad St, Sandwich, IL, 60548
THE OH YEAHS is an acoustic female trio featuring three of Chicago’s top vocalists and multi-instrumentalists: Leslie Beukelman, Allison Orobia, and Sarah Marie Young. Each of these women has a diverse musical background, but they all have one thing in common: they love to make music and sing together, and it shows. The Oh Yeahs leave audiences wondering who is singing which part as they weave their voices together in harmony and warm unison. Accompanied by guitar, ukulele, percussion, and trumpet or melodica, The Oh Yeahs showcase their vibrant personality on their latest release. Their live show and new album feature each woman’s songwriting and unique approach to popular music.

Disability Awareness Training
2025-03-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Egyptian Theatre, 135 North 2nd Street, DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States
The DeKalb County CVB & DeKalb County Economic Development Corporation invite you to attend a FREE event on disability awareness. This is an opportunity to enhance your understanding of accessibility and be a leader in fostering an inclusive environment. Join industry peers as we discuss best practices and innovative solutions.

This program will be presented by RAMP and each participant will receive a certificate for their business upon completion.Together, we can and will make DeKalb County a better place to visit, work, and live.

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AARP Smart Driver Course - Day 1
2025-03-11 12:00 - 16:00 | IL
The DeKalb Township will host an AARP Safe Driver Course at their facility on March 11th & 12th. This 8-hour AARP Smart Driver course (split into 2 four-hour days) teaches valuable defensive driving strategies and provides a refresher of the rules of the road. Participants may also qualify for a multi-year automobile insurance discount by completing the course. Space is limited and attendees must pre-register for the course by calling the DeKalb Township at 815-758-8282. The classroom course costs $20 for AARP Members and $25 for non-members. Financial Assistance is available to qualifying DeKalb Township residents who are unable to pay the course fee. All inquiries about this course can be directed to Kimberly Barrios, Administrative & Communications Lead for the DeKalb Township.

AARP Smart Driver Course - Day 2
2025-03-12 12:00 - 16:00 | IL

Jazz in Progress After-hours Concert
2025-03-14 18:30 - 19:30 | DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States
Jazz in Progress joins the DeKalb Public Library for an after-hours concert that will feature different styles of big band and modern jazz music in the library’s main lobby!
Jazz in Progress (JIP) organized in 2012 to encourage local musicians to play jazz in support of its mission of musical, charitable, and educational purposes to advance the appreciation, performance, and history of jazz music and its related genres. Its membership includes a variety of talented musicians from the DeKalb County area. The ensemble also honors the practice of inviting local high school and college jazz musicians to sit in with the band, giving young musicians an opportunity to gain more experience in playing jazz music.
JIP is an official 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that puts funds raised back into local community music programs. Past recipients of JIP donations include the DeKalb, Genoa-Kingston, Hinckley-Big Rock, Indian Creek and Sycamore music booster organizations, as well as St. Mary’s-DeKalb and the DeKalb County Community Foundation.
JIP has performed at benefit and fund raising events and venues around the area including the St. Mary’s Lancer Legacy Ball, Sycamore Natural History Museum’s Rockin’ for the Reptiles, Stage Coach Theatre, Sycamore Farmers Market, Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, Artigras, The House Café, and Oak Crest Senior Proms. The band also has performed with the Celebration Chorale and at many other community and charity events.
This concert is free and open to all. No registration is required. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. and music will begin at 6:30 p.m.
For additional information, please contact Chelsea at chelsear@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 1700.

Friday Night Line Dancing w/ DJ Dave
2025-03-14 19:00 - 2025-03-15 01:00 | Denim & Diamonds Saloon, 425 W State St., Sycamore, IL, 60178, United States
DJ Dave will be playing all the line dance & couple favorites! Try out Denim & Diamonds’ famous Apple Pie Shots for just $2. (There is always a $5 cover on Friday & Saturdays)

St. Fatty's Day .1K Fun Run
2025-03-15 09:00 - 14:00 | Fatty’s Pub and Grille, 1312 W Lincoln Hwy,, DeKalb, IL, 60115
Join 102.3 The Coyote and Fatty’s Pub and Grille for a hilarious and laid-back fun event at Fatty’s March 15th with our .1K Fun Run! Lace up your sneakers for this short, fun run that’s more about laughs than speed. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or just in it for the chance to say you ran a race, this event is for everyone 21 and older. Don’t miss out on the chance to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in a unique, fun way! See you at the finish line! PLUS proceeds Benefit Tails Humane Society!Come dressed in your best St. Patty’s Day costume for a chance to win prizes plus win prizes for 1st, 2nd and LAST PLACE finish in the race! Stay for the live music afterward. Rain or shine, must be 21 years of age. Timeline:9am – Bar opens10am – Race starts10:05am – Costume Contest, Race Winners Announced, Live Music2pm – Official event ends … but you can stay and drink…and eatSign up NOW: https: http://point1k.eventbrite.com/Register before Feb 28th to gaurantee your t-shirt!

Cooking Mediterranean: Appetizers
2025-03-15 14:00 - 16:00 | DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States
Cook well, eat well, be well!
Dr. Andrea Azar will lead an introductory course and cooking demonstration on authentic Mediterranean cuisine, informed by her 45 years of experience learning about and cooking Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food around the world.
This class will feature three recipes in total, including hummus and baba ghanoush, and all participants will be able to sample the ingredients and finished products throughout this interactive class. Learn new cooking techniques and flavor combinations that can become part of your everyday routine!
This free class requires registration as supplies are limited. It is intended for adults.
This program is sponsored by the DeKalb Kiwanis Club’s “Healthy Mind in a Healthy Body” initiative.
For additional information or help with registration, please contact Chelsea at chelsear@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 1700.

March Badness Mixer: Leprechauns vs Corndogs
2025-03-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Kishwaukee Family YMCA, 2500 Bethany Rd, Sycamore, IL, 60178, United States
Come watch some roller derby!

Saturday 3/15 at Kishwaukee Family YMCA, Sycamore IL.

Doors open 6pm, first whistle 6:30pm.
Tickets $10 in advance or $12 at the doorKids 8 and under FREEhttps://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/march-badness-mixer

*Parking and entrance at the back of the YMCA

Hosted by Barbed Wire Roller Derby.

Wanna join as a skater, ref, NSO or volunteer – email: barbedwirerollerderby@gmail.com

Afternoon Tea at Genoa Guest House
2025-03-16 13:00 | Genoa Guest House, 231 S. Sycamore Street, Genoa, Illinois, 60135, United States
Join the Genoa Guest House for an Afternoon Tea! This winter they are offering a seating on the third Sunday of January, February, and March. Winter Tea will be January 19th, at 1:00 p.m. Seating is limited. Secure your reservation by calling 847-792-1435.

Here’s a peek at some of the menu …

The January Tea menu includes all the cozy warm comfort treats, starting with a creamy Tomato Bisque paired with a perfect gourmet grilled cheese. (More American than English, but perfect on a winter afternoon.)

From there, Ginger Cream Scones served with Winter Jam, Clotted Cream, and Lemon Curd. Sweet treats will include a luscious spice cake with a bourbon orange glaze, chocolate and berry trifle, and nut roll.

St. Patrick's Day Party
2025-03-16 13:00 - 17:00 | Warehouse on Park, 662 Park Ave, Genoa, IL, 60135, United States
It’s the time of year we become a little Irish! The Warehouse on Park is hosting their 2nd annual St. Patrick’s party with great food, signature cocktails & beers, as well as amazing music!

Steely O’ James & the Irish Lassie from nationally performing act Barley Priest will be on stage from 2-5!

21 & over eventBar opens at 1 music 2-5

No outside food or drinks allowedNo pets

Burn N' Bush at Rambo's
2025-03-16 14:00 - 17:00 | Rambo’s Bar & Grill, 140 W. Market St., Somonauk, Illinois, 60552, United States
Join the St. Patrick’s Day party at Rambo’s Bar & Grill in Somonauk, IL with Burn N’ Bush!

Gardening 101 with Rooted for Good - Cancelled
2025-03-17 13:00 - 14:00 | DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States
This event has been cancelled.

Public Reception
2025-03-19 17:00 - 20:00 | NIU Altgeld Hall, 116 Altgeld Hall, DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States
Public Opening Reception for four new shows at the NIU Art Museum: “Surrealist Classics from the Museum Collection,” “Windows to the Subconscious” a national juried exhibition exploring dreams and nightmares, “Phantasmagraphica: The Early Psychedelic Work of Douglas Binder or The Nightmares of alienation in post-industrial England” and “A Deb Sokolow Sampler: 20 Years of Speculative Drawing.”

Play Group for Children with Special Needs
2025-03-20 10:00 - 10:30 | DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States
Experience the freedom of a relaxed atmosphere, where there’s no need to stifle excitement or confine movement during this less structured play group.
Tailored for children with special needs aged 0-5 years, this program is designed for families to engage with and meet other families without the pressure of keeping children quiet or in one place. Toys such as cars, puzzles, magna-tiles, books, and stepping stones will be incorporated, and every child may engage in activities that cater to their unique interests and abilities. While aimed at children aged 0-5, children of all ages are welcome.
This program is free and open to all. Registration is not required. This program is for ages 0-5. Parents must be present.
For more information, please contact Theresa at (815) 756-9568 ext. 3350 or at theresaw@dkpl.org.

Sip & Sparkle: Jewelry Swap
2025-03-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Blumen Gardens, 403 Edward St, Sycamore, IL, 60178, United States
Join Tails Humane Society for the first annual jewelry swap for a great cause- helping the many animals at Tails Humane Society!

At Sip & Sparkle, discover hidden treasures as participants swap 3-5 pieces of gently used jewelry or accessories (from elegant necklaces and fun earrings to chic scarves and handbags) for unique finds from others! Exciting raffle prizes and photo opportunities will add a touch of sparkle to this memorable night!

Start by exchanging your jewelry for tokens and a number, then enjoy the festivities! Once the jewelry store opens, they will call your number, and you can swap your tokens for an equivalent amount of jewelry. The more pieces you bring to the swap, the more exciting new additions you can take home to your collection!

Ticket Includes:– Swag bag stuffed with amazing goodies!– Sip & Sparkle stemless wine glass– Free ticket for your 1st drink– 2 raffle tickets (participants can purchase additional raffle tickets!)– Dinner table, dessert table, cash bar, photo opportunities, and so much more!
Read more about the event and purchase tickets on our website:https://www.tailshumanesociety.org/sip-sparkle-jewelry-swap/

All proceeds benefit the animals at Tails Humane Society. Tails is 100% donor and service fee funded. Tails Humane Society is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization, tax ID number EIN 36-433478

Struggling for Suffrage
2025-03-20 18:30 | Hinckley Community Building, 100 N. Maple Street, Hinckley,, Illinois
Attendance is welcome at this free event during Women’s History Month that aims to recognize the struggle for suffrage.

Moms Unhinged Stand Up Comedy Show
2025-03-20 19:00 | Egyptian Theatre, 135 North 2nd Street, DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States
Join Moms Unhinged for a night of laughter as they explore everything from motherhood, midlife crisis, marriage, divorce, online dating, and other things that irritate us. Men are welcome to the show, too. Moms Unhinged has been selling out shows all over the country and is coming to DeKalb for a special performance. They do clean (ish) comedy and this is a fun night out with your girlfriends, drinking club (I mean book club), neighborhood group or your own mom.

Performing: Colleen Brennan, Jene’ Suplee, and headliner Stephanie McHughHeadliner Stephanie McHugh has been featured on Nick at Nite’s TV Show “America’s Funniest Mom” and regularly performs on cruise ships and all over the countryAdult themes and language – 21+

Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale
2025-03-21 09:00 - 16:30, 2025-03-22 09:00 - 16:30 | DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States
The Friends of the DeKalb Public Library invite you to the Spring Book Sale! Visit the library’s lower level for an astonishing selection of great quality hardcovers and paperbacks — children’s and teen’s books, fiction, history, science, art, film, cookbooks, gardening, biographies, mysteries, science fiction, and more. There’s a wide selection of jigsaw puzzles, DVDs, audiobooks, and music CD’s. Come back on Sunday for the $5.00 a bag blowout sale.

All proceeds are used for library books, materials, and programs.

The sale opens each day when the library does and ends at 4:30 p.m., half an hour before the library closes.

For additional information, contact the Friends at (815) 756-9568, ext. 1030 or email friends@dkpl.org.

World of Meditation
2025-03-22 14:00 - 15:30 | Sandwich Public Library District, 925 S Main St, Sandwich, Illinois, 60548, United States
Join Natural Collective for the “World of Meditation” class, where you will explore various meditation techniques designed to promote mindfulness, relaxation, and inner peace. This immersive experience will guide you through the fundamentals of meditation, helping you cultivate a deeper connection with yourself. Whether you’re a beginner or have some experience, you’ll discover tools to enhance your mental clarity and emotional well-being. Embrace the journey to tranquility and rejuvenate your spirit in this serene environment.
