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Sycamore’s Eat Week
Discover Sycamore is pleased to highlight our culinary excellence as well as family fun dining by offering an entire week of dining and treats at some of our finest restaurants and eateries! No coupon or ticket is necessary. Visit discoversycamore.com to view all participating restaurants and specials.
NIU Art Museum Biennal
Shown 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 te=he activity and interests of individual members of the School of Art and Design, but also the breadth of the arts programs and disciplines offered […]
Community School Open House – Preschool through 8th Grade
Community School Open House – Preschool through 8th Grade
Start 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 School Open House to learn more about our curriculum and programs for Preschool through 8th Grade. Meet our teachers, discover more about our school family, […]
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Blackout Poetry
Blackout Poetry
Write 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 not required. For more information or help with registration, please contact Susan at susang@dkpl.org or (815) 756-9568 ext. 3400.
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Power of the PACK Kids Clinic @ NIU Women’s Basketball Game
Power of the PACK Kids Clinic @ NIU Women’s Basketball Game
NIU 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 This will take place on Victor E. Court at the NIU Convocation Center Free admission for kids that attend the clinic to the women’s basketball […]
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Brown Bag / Local Lore Program
Brown Bag / Local Lore Program
One 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 as many people as possible. While visiting an archives in person and handling the historical materials is still the way most research happens, the Joiner […]
Sensory Mindfulness
Sensory Mindfulness
Join 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 mindful creativity that you can use in your daily life. For those who struggle with sitting still and finding peace, learn ways to be actively […]
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BOO’ze & Spirits Flashlight Tour
BOO’ze & Spirits Flashlight Tour
Join 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 but also all of the Theatre’s ghostly guests. This tour, which is in the dark using only your flashlights, starts in our lobby and will include […]
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POLAR-Palooza
POLAR-Palooza
Join 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 Hunts Hot Chocolate and S’mores Roasting Sled Dog Demonstrations Snowman Building Contest* Ice Skating* NIU Outdoor Adventures* Winter Crafts Nature Trail Hikes Sports Demonstrations Sledding* […]
Self-Care Fair
Self-Care Fair
A 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 ages. Come ready to unwind and go home with inspiration and some new resources to help you incorporate self-care into your routine.Vendors: If you have […]
Virtual Tour of Costa Rica
Virtual Tour of Costa Rica
It 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 tours are in real time, with a guide who is happy to take questions from our virtual audience while showing us the sights. The first […]
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Paint and Sip with a Book
Paint and Sip with a Book
Common 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 4-7pm and scratch your creative itch with us. Pick a book or two from their growing collection and create a painting inspired by words, author, […]
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NIU School of Art and Design 2022 Faculty Biennial
NIU School of Art and Design 2022 Faculty Biennial
The 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 of Art and Design but also the breadth of the arts programs and disciplines offered at NIU. Work includes the fields of art and design […]
Free Movie: The Wiz
Free Movie: The Wiz
The 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 Black Studies at NIU.
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Galentine’s Night Out
Galentine’s Night Out
Join 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 creating some extra Valentines and donating a few for this event!
Making Smart Purchases with Consumer Reports Online
Making Smart Purchases with Consumer Reports Online
When 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 Reports Online and search unbiased ratings for items as big as a car and as small as a handheld vacuum. This free program is intended […]
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The Vagina Monologues
The Vagina Monologues
Stage 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 V), the play features monologues dealing with the feminine experience, touching on matters such as sex, sex work, body image, love, rape, menstruation, female genital […]
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Second City @ The Egyptian
Second City @ The Egyptian
The 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 1959, and a comedy revolution began. The small cabaret theater has grown to become the most influential and prolific comedy empire in the world, fostering […]
Family Fun Science: Light-Up Valentines Day Cards
Family Fun Science: Light-Up Valentines Day Cards
It’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. We’ll provide the copper tape, templates, batteries, and LEDs to make your Valentine’s Day card spectacular! In order to social distance, we have space in […]
NIU School of Art and Design 2022 Faculty Biennial
NIU School of Art and Design 2022 Faculty Biennial
The 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 of Art and Design but also the breadth of the arts programs and disciplines offered at NIU. Work includes the fields of art and design […]
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2 events,
Paint and Sip with a Book
Paint and Sip with a Book
Common 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 4-7pm and scratch your creative itch with us. Pick a book or two from their growing collection and create a painting inspired by words, author, […]
Paint Night
Paint Night
Local 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, making for a fun new artistic collaboration. Each guest will paint their own pre-sketched canvas that is designed just for couples! Bring your favorite bottle […]
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Torn Paper Mosaics
Torn Paper Mosaics
Create 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. This event will meet in the teen room. For more information or help with registration, please contact Susan at susang@dkpl.org or (815) 756-9568 ext. 3400.
3 events,
NIU School of Art and Design 2022 Faculty Biennial
NIU School of Art and Design 2022 Faculty Biennial
The 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 of Art and Design but also the breadth of the arts programs and disciplines offered at NIU. Work includes the fields of art and design […]
Free Movie: Good Hair
Free Movie: Good Hair
The 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 Black Studies at NIU.
NIU STEM Café: Heart Health: Food, Exercise and Medicine for a Healthy Heart
NIU STEM Café: Heart Health: Food, Exercise and Medicine for a Healthy Heart
Learn 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 risk and will help the audience apply this knowledge in realistic and useful strategies they can introduce into their own lifestyles. She encourages her clients […]
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Recovery is Possible
Recovery is Possible
Dive 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 full time, getting married and purchasing her own home. Learn about the NM Ben Gordon Center Living Room which is open to any DeKalb County […]
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
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 […]
Life Hacks: Crochet and Knitting Basics
Life Hacks: Crochet and Knitting Basics
This 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 class, although you are welcome to bring your own! Size I or H crochet hook OR size 7 or 8 knitting needles are recommended. […]
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Variety Show
Variety Show
Kevin 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 and engaged from start to finish. Magic flows throughout the room as illusions appear in the hands of audience members (COVID Protocols permitting). Then, the […]
Feel the Love at Annual Daddy Daughter & Heroes Dance
Feel the Love at Annual Daddy Daughter & Heroes Dance
Valentine 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, contests, light refreshments, and personalized photographs. Each daughter will also receive a flower from our sponsor, Glidden Florist, and a special memento to take home. […]
Barb City Babes
Barb City Babes
Barb 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 but oddly satisfied! Tickets are $10
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Sweetheart Dance
Sweetheart Dance
This 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 photo to commemorate the event! Registrations received by January 24 will be entered to win a free limo ride to and from their house to […]
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Paint and Sip with a Book
Paint and Sip with a Book
Common 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 4-7pm and scratch your creative itch with us. Pick a book or two from their growing collection and create a painting inspired by words, author, […]
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0 events,
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NIU School of Art and Design 2022 Faculty Biennial
NIU School of Art and Design 2022 Faculty Biennial
The 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 of Art and Design but also the breadth of the arts programs and disciplines offered at NIU. Work includes the fields of art and design […]
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Katie Moritz
Katie Moritz
2013 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 piano as a very small child and playing the tuba through school. Her taste in music is geared towards more eclectic sounds and it wasn’t […]
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Bridal Bash
Bridal Bash
Newly 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
NIU Teen STEM Café: Jobs of the Future
Many 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 jobs of the future – jobs that can solve the global problems we’re facing and preserve our world for future generations? At the next Teen […]
Casey Carrino LIVE at The Warehouse on Park
Casey Carrino LIVE at The Warehouse on Park
Our 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 be open serving local crafts and maybe we will bring back the slushies and think warm Summer vibes! We will have carryout options for food […]
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1 event,
Paint and Sip with a Book
Paint and Sip with a Book
Common 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 4-7pm and scratch your creative itch with us. Pick a book or two from their growing collection and create a painting inspired by words, author, […]
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Woodpeckers of Illinois
Woodpeckers of Illinois
Peggy 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 unique and have been around for millions of years. They require specific habitats and are very noticeable by their sound and movement. There are seven […]
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Brown Bag Lunch/Local Lore
Brown Bag Lunch/Local Lore
The 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 will feature the northern part of the county - North Grove School Association, Kishwaukee Valley Historical Society, and the Kirkland Historical Society. “DeKalb County is […]
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Vintage Shop Hop
The 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 places listed above! Old Barn Salvage is having a yellow ribbon sale! Anything with a yellow ribbon on it is 50% OFF! We have home […]
Gaelic Storm- Live in Concert
Gaelic Storm- Live in Concert
Gaelic 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 folks adore the storytelling, the bluegrass-heads love the instrumentals, Celtic fans love their devotion to tradition, and the rockers simply relish the passion they play […]
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Vintage Shop Hop
The 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 places listed above! Old Barn Salvage is having a yellow ribbon sale! Anything with a yellow ribbon on it is 50% OFF! We have home […]
15th Annual Skateboard Inspired Art Show
15th Annual Skateboard Inspired Art Show
Join Fargo Skateboarding for a full day of events celebrating skateboarding! 12pm: Beginner skate contest 5pm: Skate contest - CASH PRIZES 6pm: Art show opens in the Fargo Venue Featured Artist: Dom Westbury 9pm: Country Video by Corey Henderson PREMIERE Come see local talent of all kinds, and support all the homies! The art show […]
Family Fun Science: Candy Science
Family Fun Science: Candy Science
Get ready for a sweet time! DeKalb Public Library will be doing multiple fun candy experiments this month for our Family Fun Science program. They will be engineering with marshmallows, studying chromatography with jellybeans, and using chemistry to make gummy worms dance. Join them for some sugary science! In order to social distance, DeKalb Public […]
Bourbon, Beer & Cider Tasting hosted by Fatty’s
Bourbon, Beer & Cider Tasting hosted by Fatty’s
Try Some Amazing Beer, Cider, Food and Whiskey! Fatty's Annual Bourbon, Beer & Cider Tasting Saturday, March 5th 1pm-4pm in the Novak Room! Over 40 Different Beers and Ciders to Choose from. Brewery Reps will be on Hand plus a Whiskey & Bourbon Sampling featuring Single Barrel and special Whiskeys to Sample! Tickets are on […]
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