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, […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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!

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Bring your significant other, BFF, or whomever and have some Late afternoon fun with local Lothario, Wally Mulso! We have limited seating so get your free tickets now to secure your spot! We will have appetizers for purchase and of course the bar will be open with a special Valentine signature cocktail! No one under […]

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 […]

A Tribute to the unique and amazing Patsy Cline. Mary Pfeifer works hard to embrace the essence of Patsy’s voice and timings but admits she could never be an exact imitator of her unique style. Instead, she chooses to give tribute to her life by informing others of her youth, her courage, her tenacity, and […]

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 […]