Soup-er Sundays at Glidden Homestead
2024-02-18 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-03-03 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Glidden Historical Center, 921 W Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States
Soup-er Sunday programs support the J.F. Glidden Homestead & Historical Center in DeKalb, a not-for-profit organization working to preserve the home and barn, both listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These programs will be held at 12 p.m. on the first and third Sundays of January, February and March. Visit GliddenHomestead.org for the full list. For more information, call 815-756-7904, visit www.gliddenhomestead.org or visit J.F. Glidden Homestead & Historical Center on Facebook

This year marks the 150th anniversary of Glidden’s “The Winner” patent, the most widely-used barbed wire in the world, which also earned Glidden the title “The Father of Barbed Wire.” In September 2024 the Homestead will celebrate by hosting a barbed wire exposition show in coordination with the Antique Barbed Wire Society, and other community-wide events.

Countdown to the Oscars Film Series
2024-02-20 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-02-27 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-03-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Egyptian Theater, 135 North 2nd Street, DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States
The Egyptian Theatre is counting down to the Oscars with a film series celebrating Academy Award nominees and winners through the decades. Shown on the largest movie screen in DeKalb County, you don’t want to miss this exciting lineup!

Tuesday’s at 7:00 PM

January 16 – The Philadelphia StoryJanuary 23 – Sunset BoulevardJanuary 30 – In The Heat of the NightFebruary 6 – Star Wars: A New HopeFebruary 13 – Raiders of the Lost ArkFebruary 20 – Jurassic ParkFebruary 27 – No film this week because of rehearsals and showsMarch 5 – Everything Everywhere All at Once

GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET PRICESAdult – $10Student with ID – $8Senior 65+ – $8

NIU Men’s Basketball vs Ball State
2024-02-20 19:00 - 21:00 | NIU Convocation Center, 1525 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States
NIU Men’s Basketball plays Ball State at home.

Back Country Roads Acoustic Concert
2024-02-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Sycamore Public Library, 103 E State St, Sycamore, Illinois, 60178
Back Country Roads goes back to their roots with a 3-piece acoustic concert at the library. Join us after-hours for this special concert filled with acoustic renditions of their hit song list.

NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Seating is limited, please arrive early to guarantee a seat. Additional parking can be found in the many nearby city lots for free.

NIU Wrestling vs SIUE
2024-02-23 19:00 - 21:00 | NIU Convocation Center, 1525 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States
NIU Men’s Wrestling plays SIUE at home.

NIU Women’s Basketball vs Bowling Green
2024-02-24 13:00 - 15:00 | NIU Convocation Center, 1525 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States
NIU Women’s Basketball plays Bowling Green University at home.

NIU Men’s Basketball vs Ohio
2024-02-24 15:30 - 17:30 | NIU Convocation Center, 1525 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States
NIU Men’s Basketball plays Ohio at home.

American English Band Concert
2024-02-24 19:30 - 21:00 | Sandwich Opera House, 140 E Railroad St, Sandwich, IL, 60548
American English is a Beatle’s Tribute Band that takes us on a journey through the Beatle’s career. The show begins with the early years of Ed Sullivan and includes many favorites. Next you will be taken on a trip as they recreate the psychedelic era. Every musical and visual detail is magically shaped in a colorful journey back in time. All songs are performed completely live without any tapes or backing tracks. At the end of the show you will be transformed to a spectacular musical excursion of the final years of the Beatle’s partnership. If you would like to see more about American English tribute band visit American English

NIU Women’s Gymnastics Quad Meet
2024-02-25 14:00 - 16:00 | NIU Convocation Center, 1525 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States
NIU Women’s Gymnastics competes in quad meet at home.

Hygge to Beat the Winter Blues
2024-02-27 15:00 - 16:30 | DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States
“In Denmark, winters are especially long, yet Danish people are considered some of the happiest in the world. They embrace the dark winter months with the joyful practice of Hygge (pronounced ‘hooga’) meaning coziness, candlelight, nature, and meeting with friends.” – Emma Mitchell from Making Winter: a Hygge-inspired Guide to Surviving the Winter Months.

Beat the winter blues with relaxing music in an earthly atmosphere. Enjoy a scented craft, folk art painting, meditative drawing, and hot tea selections. Leave with some library books which inspire joy and relaxation.

This program is intended for adults. No registration is required.

For additional information, please contact Susan at susang@dkpl.org or (815) 756-9568 ext. 2114.

Cornhole Tuesday
2024-02-27 17:00 - 23:00, 2024-03-05 17:00 - 23:00 | Midwest Sportsplex, 212 W Woodlawn Street, Hinckley, IL, 60520, United States
Join Midwest Sportsplex for Cornhole Tuesday’s every Tuesday from 5:00pm-11:00pm.

NIU Women’s Basketball vs Toledo
2024-02-28 18:00 - 20:00 | NIU Convocation Center, 1525 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States
NIU Women’s Basketball plays Toledo at home.

Bunco Night
2024-02-29 17:00 - 19:00 | Midwest Sportsplex, 212 W Woodlawn Street, Hinckley, IL, 60520, United States
A fun and simple dice game that anyone can play! Come alone or grab a group to come roll!The Press Lounge will be open for drinks and the Press Box will be open for dinner. Open to all ages.Doors open at 5:00pm and dice roll starts at 6:00pm.

NIU Women’s Tennis vs Whitewater
2024-03-01 16:00 - 18:00 | Nelson Tennis Center at Chick Evans Field House
NIU Women’s Tennis plays the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater at home.

AARP Tax-Aide
2024-03-02 09:30 - 12:30 | DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States
The free AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program will again be available at the DeKalb Public Library and is for people with low to moderate incomes. AARP Foundation Tax -Aide volunteers will be available by appointment every Saturday starting February 3 through April 13th, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Be sure to bring a photo ID and all necessary tax documents, as well as last year’s return forms. For a complete list of important documents to bring click here.

Please sign up for an appointment by contacting Frances at (815) 991-9418.

For more information, please contact the reference desk at (815) 756-9568 ext. 2150 or at reference@dkpl.org

NIU Men’s Tennis vs Southern University
2024-03-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Nelson Tennis Center at Chick Evans Field House
NIU Men’s Tennis plays Southern University at home.

Country Line Dancing
2024-03-02 14:00 - 17:00 | DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States
Still feeling an “Achy Breaky Heart” from the winter blues? The library wants to “Bring on the Good Times” with a Family “Hoedown Throwdown”! Get your “Honky-Tonk Badonkadonk” on from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m., as dance instructor Becca Steger of Ballroom Blitz will teach you how to “Electric Slide” to today’s line dancing hits. Then, “Boot Scootin’ Boogie” your new moves, as they keep “The Git Up” going from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.

This is an all-ages event; children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is not required. Plan on attending from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. to receive dance instruction.

For additional information, contact Stormy at stormye@dkp.org or (815) 756-9568 ext. 3310.

NIU Men’s Tennis vs Omaha
2024-03-02 15:00 - 17:00 | Nelson Tennis Center at Chick Evans Field House
NIU Men’s Tennis plays Omaha University at home.

HBR Boosters Trivia night
2024-03-02 17:00 - 23:59 | Midwest Sportsplex, 212 W Woodlawn Street, Hinckley, IL, 60520, United States
Support the Hinckley Big Rock Boosters! Get a team and sign up for trivia! Open to the public.Tickets for individuals are $30 and teams of 8 are $200.Registration is required by 2/24.Snacks, water and late night pizza is provided.

Charcuterie with Class VI
2024-03-02 17:15 - 18:00 | DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States
Indulge in a delightful experience of all things charcuterie! Tom Sherman of Class VI wine bar in DeKalb will share techniques for assembling a perfect array of savory meats, artisanal cheeses, nuts, fruit, and other accompaniments, after which attendees will be able to sample and ask questions.

This demonstration and tasting will be followed by classical guitarist Peter Fletcher’s after-hours performance in the Main Lobby, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Come for the food, and stay for the music!

This event is free and open to all ages. No registration is required. Charcuterie samples will be offered on a first come, first served basis.

This program is sponsored by the DeKalb Kiwanis Club’s “Healthy Mind in a Healthy Body” initiative.

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

After-hours Concert: Music of Four Centuries
2024-03-02 18:30 - 20:00 | DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States
Classical guitarist Peter Fletcher offers his audience-friendly, solo repertoire “Music of Four Centuries”, which runs the gamut from the Renaissance Period through the 20th Century.

Peter Fletcher is an American classical guitarist based in Detroit and New York City. He performs over 50 concerts a year, and his recordings on the Centaur Records and Towerhill Recordings labels have been critically acclaimed.

Transformation Through Rhythm
2024-03-03 15:00 - 17:00 | DeKalb High School, 501 W Dresser Rd, DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States
Arcomusical is proud to present the beloved annual DeKalb community and family event, Transformation Through Rhythm!

Alongside long time partners the Harambee Ensemble, the DeKalb High School Percussion Ensemble, and NIU Percussion, Arcomusical couldn’t be more excited than to continue this drumming celebration to benefit our community.

Admission is free and goodwill offerings will be collected throughout the performance. All proceeds will be donated to the DeKalb County Nonprofit Partnership in the form of a donation to the Give DeKalb County Bonus Pool. This donation in turn will positively impact the more than 140 non-profit organizations based or offering services in DeKalb County! Donations will be collected digitally and in-person at the event.

Come one, come all, and enjoy the music and a sense of community!

Kish Kids Outside Family Club
2024-03-03 15:00 - 17:00 | Prairie Park, 401 Clifford Drive, DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States

NIU Men’s Basketball vs Central Michigan
2024-03-05 19:00 - 21:00 | NIU Convocation Center, 1525 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States
NIU Men’s Basketball plays Central Michigan at home.

IESA State Wrestling Championship
2024-03-08 08:00 - 2024-03-09 17:00 | NIU Convocation Center, 1525 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States
DeKalb, IL –Northern Illinois University’s (NIU) Convocation Center is set to host the 2024 Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA) State Wrestling Finals, March 8-9. The event is hosted locally by the DeKalb Wrestling Club, and DeKalb County has been the site of the IESA State Wrestling Finals since 1999. The event traditionally attracts 5,000 visitors to the area and contributes an estimated $400,000 to the local economy during the two-day event.

Times still to be set be IESA.

Additional information about the IESA State Wrestling Finals can be found on the IESA website, www.iesa.org/activities/bwr.

Wrestlers in grades fifth through eighth from across the state will participate individually and in team competition in a two-class format. 278 schools from across the state are participating in this year’s IESA State Wrestling State Tournament Series. The IESA State Wrestling Finals made its DeKalb County debut in 1999 with venerable Chick Evans Field House serving as the host venue. The NIU Convocation Center has hosted the event since 2003.

DeKalb County and Northern Illinois University’s long history of supporting and hosting student-athletes and state tournaments include the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) State Football Championships, IHSA Boys and Girls Basketball Super-Sectionals and numerous cheerleading and dance competitions. The DeKalb County Convention and Visitors Bureau is proud of its strong relationship with the IESA and the State Wrestling Finals, and DeKalb County looks forward to welcoming thousands of fans from across the state to the NIU Convocation Center the weekend of March 8-9.

NIU Women’s Tennis vs Lewis University
2024-03-08 11:00 - 13:00 | Nelson Tennis Center at Chick Evans Field House
NIU Women’s Tennis plays Lewis University at home.
