Week of Events
Sunday, January 25, 2026
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January 25, 2026 –2026 Soup-er Sundays
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January 25, 2026John Mueller’s Winter Dance Party
2026 Soup-er Sundays
The highly anticipated Soup-er Sundays lecture series returns for its fourth year in 2026. You won’t want to miss these!
John Mueller’s Winter Dance Party
John Mueller’s “Winter Dance Party” ® is the official live and authentic re-creation of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper’s final tour and the only show endorsed by the Holly, Valens and Richardson estates. Each live concert performance includes over two hours of unbridled, high voltage entertainment featuring all the hit songs of the 50’s […]
Monday, January 26, 2026
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January 26, 2026 –Advance Directive Workshops
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January 26, 2026 –DIY Color Analysis
Advance Directive Workshops
DeKalb Township is making it easy to start the new year off on the right foot! They are hosting Advance Directive Workshops every Monday & Friday in January featuring Northwestern Medicine’s Doctor of Nursing, Annette Meares. Come learn about Living Wills, Powers of Attorney for Healthcare, & POLST Forms. Complete your forms and […]
DIY Color Analysis
Have you ever wondered what colors look best on you? Join the DeKalb Public Library to learn how to find the seasonal palette that highlights your natural features! They’ll begin with a presentation covering everything you need to know to complete your own analysis, then you’ll have the chance to try it out yourself. Come […]
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
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January 27, 2026 –Ask a Piercer: Community Q&A
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January 27, 2026 –Countdown to the Oscars Film Series
Ask a Piercer: Community Q&A
Curious about piercings, aftercare, or what really happens behind the studio door? Join the DeKalb Public Library for an informative session with local artist, Cassie, of DeKalb Tattoo Company. Cassie will give a brief presentation covering piercing basics, safety, trends, and tips, then the floor is yours for an open Q&A. Whether you’re considering your […]
Countdown to the Oscars Film Series
Join the Egyptian Theatre’s countdown to the Oscars with this 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. Tuesdays at 7:00 PMJanuary 6 – Les Misérables (1935)January 13 – Spellbound (1945)January 20 – Mister Roberts […]
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
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January 28, 2026 –Just Jane: A Visit with Jane Austen
Just Jane: A Visit with Jane Austen
Jane Austen visits you from the autumn of 1815. Her first three novels, Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice and Mansfield Park are published, and Emma is complete. Jane visits with you at this, the most vibrant and hopeful time of her life. Drawing from her letters, juvenilia, and novels, this 45-minute performance delves into the personal life of one of […]
Thursday, January 29, 2026
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January 29, 2026 –Opening Reception for “Collections Work” and “Celebrating 20 Years”
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January 29, 2026Salsa Night
Opening Reception for “Collections Work” and “Celebrating 20 Years”
Join the NIU Pick Museum of Anthropology for a reception to mark the opening of two new exhibitions at the Pick Museum of Anthropology — “Collections Work: Recent Student Projects at the Pick Museum of Anthropology” and “Celebrating 20 Years: The Asian American Resource Center’s Legacy in Motion.” Light refreshments will be provided. “Collections Work” […]
Salsa Night
Put on your dancing shoes and learn to dance Salsa! Join El Jimador Mexican Grill and NIU Tumbao for a dance demonstration from 8-9pm and then practice your dance moves afterwards with DJ NRG. This event is completely free!
Friday, January 30, 2026
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January 30, 2026 –Advance Directive Workshop
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Featured January 30, 2026 –Featured 8th Annual Vintage & Maker Market
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January 30, 2026 –Adult Skate Day at Fargo
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January 30, 2026 –Boo’ze & Spirits
Advance Directive Workshop
DeKalb Township is making it easy to start the new year off on the right foot! They are hosting Advance Directive Workshops every Monday & Friday in January featuring Northwestern Medicine’s Doctor of Nursing, Annette Meares. Come learn about Living Wills, Powers of Attorney for Healthcare, & POLST Forms. Complete your forms and […]
8th Annual Vintage & Maker Market
Blumen Gardens is excited to host the 8th Annual Vintage & Maker Market! Join them as they showcase 25+ vendors on 1/30 and 1/31. Featuring antiques, vintage, farmhouse, architectural, clothes and jewelry.
Adult Skate Day at Fargo
Have you ever wanted to try skateboarding, but aren’t sure where to start? Join the DeKalb Park District at Fargo for this beginner-friendly class designed just for adults! Boards and safety gear are provided if you don’t have your own. Before entering the skatepark, we’ll start with the very basics. Learn how to safely stand […]
Boo’ze & Spirits
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 […]
Saturday, January 31, 2026
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Featured January 31, 2026 –Featured 8th Annual Vintage & Maker Market
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January 31, 2026 –Memorial Pillow Workshop
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January 31, 2026 –Seed Giveaway
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January 31, 2026 –Memorial Pillow Workshop
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January 31, 2026 –James the Magician
8th Annual Vintage & Maker Market
Blumen Gardens is excited to host the 8th Annual Vintage & Maker Market! Join them as they showcase 25+ vendors on 1/30 and 1/31. Featuring antiques, vintage, farmhouse, architectural, clothes and jewelry.
Memorial Pillow Workshop
This free workshop will provide the opportunity to create a pillow from a loved-one’s button-down shirt or t-shirt. Sewers will be available to assist you, all you need to bring is the shirt you would like for your pillow. Individuals or family groups can create up to two pillows during the one-hour workshop. Please do […]
Seed Giveaway
You are invited to join University of IL-Extension Master Gardeners as they host the 2nd DeKalb County Master Gardener Seed Giveaway in the DeKalb Public Library’s main lobby. Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer questions about seed starting, germination testing and transplanting. This is a free, educational event for all ages. No registration […]
Memorial Pillow Workshop
This free workshop will provide the opportunity to create a pillow from a loved-one’s button-down shirt or t-shirt. Sewers will be available to assist you, all you need to bring is the shirt you would like for your pillow. Individuals or family groups can create up to two pillows during the one-hour workshop. Please do […]
James the Magician
Since 1986, James Ember has been creating and performing magic. He has performed his award winning, interactive, comedy magic show throughout the world. Performing magic with a wild passion since he won his first talent show at the age of 6, his exceptional magical talent has been showcased at school programs, during weddings, at corporate […]
