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NIU Art Museum: Poetry and Prose Homage Night

NIU Art Museum 1425 W. Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb, IL, United States

Participatory reading of writings by the literary figures represented in one of NIU Art Museum’s current exhibitions, “Homage to Humanity: Portrait Prints by Sidney Chafetz.” Readers may choose to read from one or multiple of the following: Ryunosuke Akutagawa, Sholem Aleichem, James Baldwin, Samuel Beckett, Robert Frost, Allen Ginsburg, Amy Lowell, Vladimir Mayakovsky, George Oppen, […]

Free
Event Series BOO’ze and Spirits

BOO’ze and Spirits

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

What has led to the Egyptian Theatre being known as one of the most haunted buildings in town and in the top ten haunted theatres in Illinois? Join the 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 building […]

$30
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Barbed Wire Weekend

The Glidden Homestead is excited to host a celebration of the 150th anniversary of Glidden’s “The Winner” patent! A two-day, public barbed wire expo to be held at the historic Altgeld Hall “castle” on the campus of Northern Illinois University (Joseph Glidden’s land donation for a college) and near the site of Henry Rose’s original […]

Friends of the Poor Walk for Society of St Vincent de Paul

St. Mary Church DeKalb 302 Fisk Avenue, DeKalb, Illinois, United States

Please join Society of St. Vincent de Paul or consider sponsoring a walker at the 2024 Friends of The Poor Walk DeKalb/Sycamore, Sept. 28th, 2024, 8:30 am – 11:00 am. This 1.25-mile route will begin and end at the St. Mary Church parking lot, follow sidewalks along Fourth St., Lincoln Hwy. and First St., and […]

Free

Mutt Strut 2024 – 5k Walk/Run, 1 Mile Walk

Hopkins Park 1403 Sycamore Road, DeKalb, IL, United States

Join Tails Humane Society for their annual Mutt Strut! Sign up to receive the signature t-shirt and a matching bandana for your pup! This is a dog friendly event, so bring your dog and be prepared to run (or walk)! Not able to make it? Virtual options are available! All proceeds will benefit the dogs, […]

$35

DeKalb Back Alley Market

Downtown DeKalb DeKalb, IL, United States

Check out Downtown DeKalb’s vintage, retro, hand-crafted, repurposed artisan market on Saturday, September 28th from 9am-3pm! It features various vendors, live music, and food trucks.

Free

Fairways of Flavor: A Wine Pairing Experience

Sycamore Golf Club 940 E. State St, Sycamore

Join local chef Rudy Galindo to indulge in an exquisite evening of culinary delights and impeccable wine pairings overlooking the beautiful Sycamore Golf Club. Register at the Community Center or by calling the Service Desk at 815-895-3365. Friday, October 4 • 6:30-8:30 Featuring Valley of the Moon Winery $80 per ticket Includes appetizers, soup/salad, entrée, […]

$80

Creepy Campfire @ Syc. Park District

Good Tymes Shelter 435 Airport Rd, Sycamore, IL

Get ready for Sycamore Public Library’s 4th Annual Creepy Campfire event featuring a night of ghost stories, songs, and s’mores! Adults can join library staff at Sycamore Park District’s Good Tymes Shelter off Airport Road from 6:30-8:30pm. Bring your own camping chairs, blankets, and mug/thermos!

Free
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IMOMSOHARD Live

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

From the creators of #IMOMSOHARD, Jen and Kristin are kicking off their Fall Tour on October 4th in DeKalb, Illinois, with a brand new show: LADIES NIGHT! Guaranteed to make you laugh, and maybe pee your pants, these two dive-in to all things womanhood, motherhood and friendship. There are new things to talk about and […]

2024 Genoa Harvest Festival

Downtown Genoa Genoa, IL

The City of Genoa’s annual Harvest Festival is taking place on October 5th in Downtown Genoa! Come enjoy rides, kids crafts and activities, community organization booths, and the Fall Makers’ Market! New this year is a pie eating contest!

Pitch Perfect Acapella Night

Whiskey Acres 11504 Keslinger Rd, DeKalb, IL, United States

A night of acapella at Whiskey Acres Distilling Co. You’ll be blown away by incredible vocal harmonies performed by the combined talents of Indiana Univeristy’s Another Round men’s group and Ladies First women’s group. Nearly 24 vocalists will be performing your favorite songs from the Pitch Perfect trilogy as well as songs from various pop […]

$45
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