Food Truck Tuesday at Blumen Gardens
2024-06-18 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Blumen Gardens, 403 Edward St, Sycamore, IL, 60178, United States
Join Blumen Gardens for an evening of gastronomic delights. With a rotating lineup of food trucks, there’s something to satisfy every craving. Plus, enjoy the enchanting tunes of live music while you dine al fresco.

Johnny K's Cruise Nights
2024-06-18 17:00 - 21:00 | Johnny K’s, 125 Duvick Ave, Sandwich, Illinois, 60548, 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!

DeKalb Municipal Band Concert
2024-06-18 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-06-25 19:30 - 21:30 | Hopkins Park Band Shell, 1403 Sycamore Road, DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States
Concerts begin at 7:30 pm at the Dee Palmer Bandshell in Hopkins Park • FREE!

Join the DeKalb Park District for the 170th season of DeKalb Municipal Band Concerts on select Tuesday nights this summer!Visit dekalbparkdistrict.com/calendar for featured vocalists and more concert details. No concert on Tuesday, July 2, but join them for the Star-Spangled Spectacular on July 4 in Hopkins Park as part of the annual Fourth of July Celebration!

June 11 – Opening Night! Vocalist: Gavin Wilson

June 18 – Vocalist: Jill McCormick

June 25 – A Trip to the Theater – Vocalist: Maureen Christine

July 4 – The Star Spangled Spectacular – Vocalist: Christine Monteiro

July 9 – Vocalist: Mark Robinson

July 16 – Vocalist: Jordan Pedigo

July 23 – Cinemagic – Vocalist: Terri Goodman

July 30 – Vocalist: Bethany Brewer

August 6 – A Musical Journey – Vocalist: Gregor King

August 13 – Vocalist: Deanna Tausch

August 20 – Closing night – Vocalist: Zachary Harris

Music at the Mansion
2024-06-19 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-06-26 19:00 - 20:30 | Ellwood House, 420 Linden Place, DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States
Free concerts at 7pm on select Wednesdays at the Ellwood House!

Summer nights in DeKalb just got a whole lot better! Join DeKalb Park District for FREE music, good vibes, and great company on select Wednesday evenings this summer with Music at the Mansion. Bring your blankets, chairs, and dancing shoes – it’s going to be a blast! Plus, don’t miss out on the Bags Tournament on June 12 and 19.

DeKalb Farmers' Market
2024-06-20 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-06-27 10:00 - 14:00 | Van Buer Plaza, 148-198 N 2nd St, DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States
The DeKalb Farmers’ Market is in the heart of Downtown DeKalb, Illinois, and features vendors that provide the community with locally grown produce, bread, baked goods, olive oil, honey, coffee, flowers, food trucks, and live music. Enjoy and support over 25 local vendors. Cash, credit, and Link are accepted. They Link Match so Link card holders can purchase up to $50 worth of produce for $25! Visit the Information Booth on market days for Link tokens and Link Match to use at qualifying vendors.

Learn more at dekalb.org/dekalb-farmers-market/.

Summer Concert Series
2024-06-20 19:00 - 20:30 | Citizens Memorial Sports Complex, 435 Airport Road, Sycamore, IL, 60178, United States
Immerse yourself in the magic of live music surrounded by the beauty of nature for an evening of great tunes and togetherness! FREE. Bring seating or a blanket. Food from the grill including burgers, hot dogs, and brats as well as snacks, beer, and wine are available for purchase (cash or credit).

Movie in the Park
2024-06-21 20:00 | Knights Park, Sandwich, Illinois, 1001 N Latham St, Sandwich, IL 60548, Sandwich, IL, 60548, United States
Movie in the Park is back this summer! These events are free to attend, so be sure to mark your calendars and bring the whole family out for a fun night at Knights Park!

Concessions open at 7pm. This is a community event for all ages.

Movies start at dusk:

June 21st – The Super Mario Bros Movie

July 19th – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mutant Mayhem

August 16th – The Sandlot (at Memorial Park, 601 S. Green St.)

The Rocky Horror Picture Show
2024-06-21 20:00 - 22:30 | Egyptian Theatre, 135 North 2nd Street, DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States
Featuring 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 and rock ‘n’ roll of every vintage. Running through the story is the sexual confusion of two middle American Ike Age kids confronted by the complications of the decadent morality of the 70’s, represented in the person of the mad ‘doctor’ Frank N Furter, a transvestite from the planet Transexual in the galaxy of Transylvania. Rated R – FOR MATURE AUDIENCES.GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET PRICE – $17

Props that are NOT allowed are: lighters, candles or flames of any kind, large water guns, toast, hot dogs, or prunes.

Prop kits will be available for purchase in the lobby before the show. Prop kits are $7 and include everything allowed. Cash, card, and contactless pay accepted.

Shabbona Farmer's Market
2024-06-22 08:00 - 12:00 | Purdy Park, 205 E Navaho Ave, Shabbona, IL, 60550, United States
Come out to the Shabbona Farmer’s Market to shop and enjoy locally produced foods and crafts.

After-hours Concert: Misspent Youth
2024-06-22 18:30 - 19:30 | DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States
Traditional bluegrass at its best! The DeKalb Public Library welcomes Misspent Youth for an after-hours concert in the library’s main lobby.

On guitar is Dave “DK” Kolars, a long-time DeKalb fixture in the music scene. He’s played solo and in bands since 1966, and has played all over the area. He plays guitar, dobro, lap steel, and Hawaiian lap steel, sings all the parts, and loves to tell bad jokes. He’s one of the founders of the Northern Illinois Bluegrass Association (NIBA), and loves all kinds of music.

On banjo is Dale Ludewig, long-time DeKalb resident and owner of Woodworks for the past 50 years. Dale makes cabinets, furniture, and musical instruments, playing instruments that he built. (He’s the one in the fancy shirt.) DK & Dale go back to about 1968, and have been in several bands together over the years.

Holding down the bottom end on bass, keeping the band in the groove, is Mike Warfel, from Sandwich, IL. Mike has played bass and guitar for decades, and is well-known in the Fox Valley area. A veteran of many rock bands over the years, he, like DK & Dale, was a member of the Red Berry Elders and played regularly at local venues. DK & Mike were members of The Wacky Keys Hawaiian band as well.

The band does traditional bluegrass, and loves to rediscover forgotten songs, those songs that slipped away over the years and need rescuing. They are known for their harmonies, and love to play!

This free concert is open to all ages. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., and the music begins at 6:30 p.m. No registration is required.

For more information, contact Chelsea at chelsear@dkpl.org or (815)-756-9568 ext. 1700.

Forever Flannel at Warehouse on Park
2024-06-22 19:00 - 22:00 | Warehouse on Park, 662 Park Ave, Genoa, IL, 60135, United States
Forever Flannel will be performing at Warehouse on Park on June 22nd from 7:00pm-10:00pm. More information is available on the Warehouse on Park website.

Movies in the Park
2024-06-22 20:00, 2024-06-27 20:00 | Chamberlain Park, 400 East 2nd Street, Genoa, IL, 60135, United States
Come out to Chamberlain Park to enjoy a movie for free under the stars!

Movies start at dusk.

June 22nd – Luca

July 27 – Wonka

Open Barn Day at Glidden Homestead
2024-06-23 12:00 - 16:00 | Glidden Historical Center, 921 W Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States
From noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 23, the Joseph F. Glidden Homestead and Historical Center’s Open Barn Day will give visitors a unique chance to see the inside of the historic barn where “The Winner” barbed wire was invented and initially manufactured.

Admission is $5 for adults; children younger than 14 and homestead members are admitted free.

The barn, located at 921 W. Lincoln Highway in DeKalb, is perhaps the most historically significant in the country, according to historic preservationist Roger Keys, because it is where Glidden invented and manufactured the first practical barbed wire. Keys, who has done much work on the Homestead house and barn, will give tours every half hour starting at noon.

BARN TOURS EVERY HALF HOUR STARTING AT NOONHOUSE TOURS AT 12:30 and 2:30 PMCRAFT FOR CHILDREN PROVIDEDBLACKSMITHING DEMOS ALL DAY

Illinois Treasurer ICASH Unclaimed Property
2024-06-27 10:00 - 14:00 | DeKalb Township, 2323 S. 4th St., DeKalb, Illinois, 60115, United States
ICHASH, a division of the Illinois Treasurer’s Office, will assist attendees in determining whether they are entitled to collect any of the $2.5 billion in unclaimed property currently in the State’s custody. ICASH representatives will aid the public in filing a claim for any funds they are owed. Attendees are encouraged to bring their social security card as well as an active State ID, Driver’s License or U.S. Passport along with them. This event is being co-hosted by the DeKalb Township & Illinois State Senator, Sue Rezin’s Office. The event is free and open to all. All questions should be directed to Kimberly at the DeKalb Township (T: 815-758-8282).

I-PASS Transponder Return & Recycle with Sticker Swap
2024-06-27 10:00 - 14:00 | DeKalb Township, 2323 S. 4th St., DeKalb, Illinois, 60115, United States
Earlier this year, the Illinois Tollway started the process of phasing out the decades-old I-PASS transponders in favor of I-PASS sticker tags. This event will serve a transponder recycle and swap opportunity. Anyone in possession of a transponder is encouraged to return and safely recycle their lithium-containing-transponder at this event. In exchange for their transponder, participants will receive their new I-PASS sticker tag(s) and a credit to their I-PASS account equal to the amount they paid for their transponder deposit.

Hinckley Concert Series
2024-06-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Hinckley Public Library, 100 N Maple Street, Hinckley, Illinois, 60520, United States
The Hinckley Historical Society invites the public to its summer band concert series at the Hinckley Community Building Park. The free concerts from 6 to 8 p.m. feature a variety of music in a Ravinia Style setting at 100 N Maple Street, Hinckley. Bring your lawn chair, snacks, and enjoy the small town atmosphere.

On Wednesday June 12, the NIU Steelband will provide a variety of music styles featuring the steelpan, the national instrument of Trinidad and Tobago. The concert will present music from the Caribbean that will relax and soothe the sole.

On Thursday June 27, Shade Tree Music Company will perform country, pop, rock and patriotic music. The popular local group plays favorite tunes from various decades and will put you in the mood to celebrate our country’s birthday. The Hinckley Festival and Fireworks is planned for Saturday June 29.

On Tuesday July 16, Ed Wagner’s German Brass Band will entertain with polkas and waltzes from their repertoire of over 600 German, Austrian, and Czech music. The 8-piece group is the only authentic German Polka band in the Chicagoland area.

The series ends on Thursday August 15, when Gavin Coyle’s Irish Band entertains with traditional songs from Ireland and American Irish favorites. Gavin, a native of Derry, Northern Ireland, will captivate with his stories, songs, and instruments.

The Hinckley Historical Society concerts are meant to recall a time in our history when the community gathered to relax, enjoy free musical entertainment, and celebrate their successes. The concerts are made possible by grants from the Farny R. Wurlitzer Foundation and Resource Bank.

For further information, contact Bob Pritchard (815-761-4058) or hinckleyhistoricalsociety@gmail.com

53rd Sandwich Early Day Engine Show
2024-06-28 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-06-29 09:00 - 17:00 | Sandwich Fair Grounds, 15730 Pratt Road, Sandwich, IL
The Sandwich Early Day Engine Club would like to invite all to their 53rd Annual Show. Friday, June, 28th, and Saturday, June, 29th, 2024, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the beautiful and shady Sandwich Fairgrounds.

Featuring Michigan Built engines and Oddball and Garden tractors.

Bring out your engines, tractors, trucks, and whatever else to the show! If you don’t have something to show, come enjoy the day!

Sandwich corn sheller will be running throughout the dayTractor parade through the grounds at noon on both days.Kid’s Pedal Pull after the paradesIndoor/Outdoor Flea Market (to sell contact Steve at 630-881-7049)Tractor Parade through town (Friday, 6:30 p.m. leaving from the Fairgrounds)Tractor Ride (Saturday, leave around 8AM, contact Roger for more information at 815-498-2515)

Celebration Chorale Patriotic Cantata
2024-06-28 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-06-29 18:30 - 19:00 | First United Methodist Church, 2501 North Annie Glidden Road, DeKalb, IL, 60115
The Celebration Chorale announces its upcoming annual patriotic cantata, “Prayers for the Nations” which will be presented at 7:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 28th and 29th, and Sunday, June 30th at 3:00 p.m. The production will be held at First United Methodist Church, 2501 North Annie Glidden Road in DeKalb.

“Prayers for the Nations” is a worship experience built around prayers, both sung and spoken. The performances will begin with a special prelude called “The Light Eternal” featuring the Celebration Chorale Orchestra. As in the past, a salute to the armed forces will be performed to honor all the branches of the United States military. The Celebration Chorale is under the direction of Christine Monteiro.

Although the Celebration Chorale practices and performs at FUMC in DeKalb, the musicians come from all over the area and include professionals and amateurs, longtime Chorale members, and those who are new to the group. The Chorale has singers representing over nine different church denominations and 10 local communities.

There is no charge for the performances at the church, but a free-will offering will be taken. The church is an accessible facility. Parking is available adjacent to the church building.

Shabbona Farmer's Market
2024-06-29 08:00 - 12:00 | Purdy Park, 205 E Navaho Ave, Shabbona, IL, 60550, United States

Pickleball Tournament
2024-06-29 08:30 - 17:00 | Sycamore Park District Community Center, 480 Airport Rd, Sycamore, IL, 60178
Your Men’s, Women’s, or Mixed Doubles team has the option to serve, smash, and support in the Competitive or Recreational Double-elimination Tournament. Register by June 16 to ensure your spot and get a T-shirt! Limited T-shirt availability and sizes will be available for late registrations.

Join Blumen Gardens in celebrating 35 years!
2024-06-29 17:00 - 21:00 | Blumen Gardens, 403 Edward St, Sycamore, IL, 60178, United States
Prepare for an evening filled with enchantment as they toast to decades of cultivating beauty and community.

Indulge in refreshing cocktails, savor delicious bites from local food trucks, and dance the night away to live music under the stars. Whether you’re a long-time friend of Blumen Gardens or discovering them for the first time, this celebration is for you!

The Fortunate Sons and Wally Mulso at Warehouse on Park
2024-06-29 17:30 - 22:00 | Warehouse on Park, 662 Park Ave, Genoa, IL, 60135, United States
The Fortunate Sons, a Creedence Clearwater Tribute band and Wally Mulso will be performing at Warehouse on Park on June 29th from 5:30pm-10:00pm. More information is available on the Warehouse on Park website.

A Performance of Music from the Middle East
2024-06-29 18:30 - 19:30 | DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States
The DeKalb Public Library is delighted to host an evening of cultural songs, both traditional and new compositions, after-hours in the library’s main lobby!

Aboud Agha was born in Syria and immigrated to Boston Mass at the age of twelve. He is an accomplished performer and composer of Arabic and Middle Eastern music. Aboud is a master of the Oud (Middle Eastern lute) and of many vocal styles from this part of the world. He has a master’s degree in musical performance from Northern Illinois University and a doctorate in ethnomusicology from UCLA in California. He now teaches at the American University in Dubai.

Aboud has performed his music solo, in ensembles and with orchestras in America, Europe and the Middle East. He returns to visit the Midwest this summer after a concert at the library of congress in Washington D.C.

Aboud will be accompanied on percussion by DeKalb native Sven Oscar Hansen. Sven was born to Norwegian immigrants in the American Midwest, where he raised four children and owned a greenhouse and florist shop. Sven has lived and studied in Norway and India and is a certified yoga teacher and sound healer. He creates and performs events incorporating music, poems, and sound healing. Sven has studied Vedic science and holds a degree in world literature from Maharishi International University in Fairfield, Iowa. He lives in DeKalb, Illinois.

The evening also includes a brief discussion of this ethnic music and their interpretation of it. There will be an opportunity after the show to meet and chat with the artists.

This concert is free and open to all. Doors will open at 6:00 and music will begin at 6:30 p.m. No registration is required.

For additional information, please contact Samantha at samanthah@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 1701.

Artist & Maker Market in the Gardens
2024-06-30 11:00 - 14:00 | Blumen Gardens, 403 Edward St, Sycamore, IL, 60178, United States
Join Blumen Gardens for their Artist + Maker Market on Sunday, July 21st from 11-2pm!

Shop multiple local artists and makers set up throughout the beautiful gardens and grounds.

Interested in becoming a vendor? Reach out to them at eventrentals@blumengardens.com for an application.
