BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//DeKalb County Convention and Visitors Bureau - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for DeKalb County Convention and Visitors Bureau REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250227T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250309T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T050412 CREATED:20250127T192511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T192513Z UID:10001384-1740684600-1741528800@dekalbcountycvb.com SUMMARY:The Wizard of Oz DESCRIPTION:Follow the yellow brick road in this exciting\, steampunk-themed stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale\, featuring the iconic musical score from the 1939 MGM film. \n\n\n\nThe timeless tale takes audiences along as young Dorothy Gale and her dog\, Toto\, travel from Kansas over the rainbow to the magical Land of Oz\, making some new\, but somehow familiar\, friends along the way. \n\n\n\nShow dates for The Wizard of Oz are as follows: \n\n\n\nThursday\, February 27\, 2025 • 7:30 PM \n\n\n\nFriday\, February 28\, 2025 • 7:30 PM \n\n\n\nSaturday\, March 1\, 2025 • 7:30 PM \n\n\n\nSunday\, March 2\, 2025 • 2:00 PM \n\n\n\nThursday\, March 6\, 2025 • 7:30 PM \n\n\n\nFriday\, March 7\, 2025 • 7:30 PM \n\n\n\nSaturday\, March 8\, 2025 • 7:30 PM \n\n\n\nSunday\, March 9\, 2025 • 2:00 PM \n\n\n\nTickets can be purchased here or by calling the Stage Coach Players box office at 815-758-1940. URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/the-wizard-of-oz/ LOCATION:Stage Coach Players\, 126 S. Fifth St.\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/oz-lobby-poster-24x36-cc.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Stage Coach Players":MAILTO:info@stagecoachplayers.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250309T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250309T150000 DTSTAMP:20260419T050412 CREATED:20250110T222634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T182912Z UID:10001320-1741518000-1741532400@dekalbcountycvb.com SUMMARY:Hy-Vee's Indoor Crafters Market DESCRIPTION:Check out local crafters set up by the Pharmacy & Club Room near the front of Hy-Vee! Crafters will be set up on February 16th\, March 9th\, and April 13th. URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/hy-vees-indoor-crafters-market/2025-03-09/ LOCATION:Hy-Vee\, 2700 Dekalb Ave.\, Sycamore\, Illinois\, 60178\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Farmers' Markets ORGANIZER;CN="The Crafty Farmer's Open Air Market":MAILTO:The.Crafty.Farmers.Market@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250309T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250309T120000 DTSTAMP:20260419T050412 CREATED:20241213T213409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T213409Z UID:10001247-1741521600-1741521600@dekalbcountycvb.com SUMMARY:Soup-er Sundays DESCRIPTION:Join the J.F. Glidden Homestead and Historical Center for Soup-er Sundays to enjoy warm soup and interesting programs! See programming below: \n\n\n\nJanuary 12 – “Bet-a-Million’ Gates: The Other Barded Wire Baron” Join Eric Krupa\, the St. Charles History Museum’s Collections and Exhibitions Manager\, for a presentation on the cutthroat life and legacy of one of America’s most brash robber barons: John Warne Gates. \n\n\n\nJanuary 26 – “The Story of the Edenton Ladies’ Tea Party” DeKalb author\, Sally M. Walker will present on her latest book: “Within Our Power: The Story of the Edenton Ladies’ Tea Party” as part of the Glidden Homestead’s Soup-er Sundays series. \n\n\n\nFebruary 9 – “DeKalb County in Postcards” See what DeKalb County looked like more than 100 years ago through vintage postcards! \n\n\n\nFebruary 23 – “The Legend of Chessie the Railroad Kitten” Learn more about Chessie the Railroad Kitten\, an adorable and popular corporate symbol! \n\n\n\nMarch 9 – “Birds\, Beasts\, Bugs\, and Little Fishes: DeKalb Wildlife on Former Glidden Land” See the DeKalb area through local photographer\, Michael Day’s eyes. \n\n\n\nMarch 23 – “Never Pursued: J.F. Glidden & the Underground Railroad in DeKalb County” Learn about Sheriff Joseph F. Glidden’s role in DeKalb County history. URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/soup-er-sundays/2025-03-09/ LOCATION:Glidden Historical Center\, 921 W Lincoln Hwy\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Soup-er-Sundays.png ORGANIZER;CN="Glidden Historical Center":MAILTO:jessi@gliddenhomestead.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250309T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250309T150000 DTSTAMP:20260419T050412 CREATED:20250115T220236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T220238Z UID:10001339-1741532400-1741532400@dekalbcountycvb.com SUMMARY:The Oh Yeahs DESCRIPTION:THE OH YEAHS is an acoustic female trio featuring three of Chicago’s top vocalists and multi-instrumentalists: Leslie Beukelman\, Allison Orobia\, and Sarah Marie Young. Each of these women has a diverse musical background\, but they all have one thing in common: they love to make music and sing together\, and it shows. The Oh Yeahs leave audiences wondering who is singing which part as they weave their voices together in harmony and warm unison. Accompanied by guitar\, ukulele\, percussion\, and trumpet or melodica\, The Oh Yeahs showcase their vibrant personality on their latest release. Their live show and new album feature each woman’s songwriting and unique approach to popular music. URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/the-oh-yeahs/ LOCATION:Sandwich Opera House\, 140 E Railroad St\, Sandwich\, IL\, 60548 CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/The-Oh-Yeahs.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250311T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250311T120000 DTSTAMP:20260419T050412 CREATED:20250212T223246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T171232Z UID:10001420-1741687200-1741694400@dekalbcountycvb.com SUMMARY:Disability Awareness Training DESCRIPTION:The DeKalb County CVB & DeKalb County Economic Development Corporation invite you to attend a FREE event on disability awareness. This is an opportunity to enhance your understanding of accessibility and be a leader in fostering an inclusive environment. Join industry peers as we discuss best practices and innovative solutions. \n\n\n\nThis program will be presented by RAMP and each participant will receive a certificate for their business upon completion.Together\, we can and will make DeKalb County a better place to visit\, work\, and live. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n Registration form\n Disability Training registration \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n Company Website URL\n \n Industry TypeAdvertisingAgricultureBankingConstructionCreativesEducationEntertainmentFashionFinanceHospitalityMarketingRetailServicesTechnologyOtherDo you have any questions you would like to ask our speakers?Want to keep up-to-date with our latest news and announcements? Yes please!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease register by March 7th\, 2025 URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/disability-awareness-training/ LOCATION:Egyptian Theatre\, 135 North 2nd Street\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult,LGBTQ Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/DAT1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250311T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250311T160000 DTSTAMP:20260419T050412 CREATED:20250117T152743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T174153Z UID:10001347-1741694400-1741708800@dekalbcountycvb.com SUMMARY:AARP Smart Driver Course - Day 1 DESCRIPTION:The DeKalb Township will host an AARP Safe Driver Course at their facility on March 11th & 12th. This 8-hour AARP Smart Driver course (split into 2 four-hour days) teaches valuable defensive driving strategies and provides a refresher of the rules of the road. Participants may also qualify for a multi-year automobile insurance discount by completing the course. Space is limited and attendees must pre-register for the course by calling the DeKalb Township at 815-758-8282. The classroom course costs $20 for AARP Members and $25 for non-members. Financial Assistance is available to qualifying DeKalb Township residents who are unable to pay the course fee. All inquiries about this course can be directed to Kimberly Barrios\, Administrative & Communications Lead for the DeKalb Township. URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/aarp-smart-driver-course-day-1-3/ LOCATION:IL CATEGORIES:Adult END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T160000 DTSTAMP:20260419T050412 CREATED:20250117T152903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T174207Z UID:10001348-1741780800-1741795200@dekalbcountycvb.com SUMMARY:AARP Smart Driver Course - Day 2 DESCRIPTION:The DeKalb Township will host an AARP Safe Driver Course at their facility on March 11th & 12th. This 8-hour AARP Smart Driver course (split into 2 four-hour days) teaches valuable defensive driving strategies and provides a refresher of the rules of the road. Participants may also qualify for a multi-year automobile insurance discount by completing the course. Space is limited and attendees must pre-register for the course by calling the DeKalb Township at 815-758-8282. The classroom course costs $20 for AARP Members and $25 for non-members. Financial Assistance is available to qualifying DeKalb Township residents who are unable to pay the course fee. All inquiries about this course can be directed to Kimberly Barrios\, Administrative & Communications Lead for the DeKalb Township. URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/aarp-smart-driver-course-day-2-3/ LOCATION:IL CATEGORIES:Adult END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250314T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250314T193000 DTSTAMP:20260419T050412 CREATED:20250210T154142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T203435Z UID:10001413-1741977000-1741980600@dekalbcountycvb.com SUMMARY:Jazz in Progress After-hours Concert DESCRIPTION:Jazz in Progress joins the DeKalb Public Library for an after-hours concert that will feature different styles of big band and modern jazz music in the library’s main lobby! \nJazz in Progress (JIP) organized in 2012 to encourage local musicians to play jazz in support of its mission of musical\, charitable\, and educational purposes to advance the appreciation\, performance\, and history of jazz music and its related genres. Its membership includes a variety of talented musicians from the DeKalb County area. The ensemble also honors the practice of inviting local high school and college jazz musicians to sit in with the band\, giving young musicians an opportunity to gain more experience in playing jazz music. \nJIP is an official 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that puts funds raised back into local community music programs. Past recipients of JIP donations include the DeKalb\, Genoa-Kingston\, Hinckley-Big Rock\, Indian Creek and Sycamore music booster organizations\, as well as St. Mary’s-DeKalb and the DeKalb County Community Foundation. \nJIP has performed at benefit and fund raising events and venues around the area including the St. Mary’s Lancer Legacy Ball\, Sycamore Natural History Museum’s Rockin’ for the Reptiles\, Stage Coach Theatre\, Sycamore Farmers Market\, Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital\, Artigras\, The House Café\, and Oak Crest Senior Proms. The band also has performed with the Celebration Chorale and at many other community and charity events. \nThis concert is free and open to all. No registration is required. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. and music will begin at 6:30 p.m. \nFor additional information\, please contact Chelsea at chelsear@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 1700. URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/jazz-in-progress-after-hours-concert/ LOCATION:DeKalb Public Library\, 309 Oak St\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/03-14-jazz.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="DeKalb Public Library":MAILTO:theresaw@dkpl.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250314T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T010000 DTSTAMP:20260419T050412 CREATED:20241230T221412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241230T221414Z UID:10001296-1741978800-1742000400@dekalbcountycvb.com SUMMARY:Friday Night Line Dancing w/ DJ Dave DESCRIPTION:DJ Dave will be playing all the line dance & couple favorites! Try out Denim & Diamonds’ famous Apple Pie Shots for just $2. (There is always a $5 cover on Friday & Saturdays) URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/friday-night-line-dancing-w-dj-dave/2025-03-14/ LOCATION:Denim & Diamonds Saloon\, 425 W State St.\, Sycamore\, IL\, 60178\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T050412 CREATED:20250218T214625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T214909Z UID:10001421-1742029200-1742047200@dekalbcountycvb.com SUMMARY:St. Fatty's Day .1K Fun Run DESCRIPTION:Join 102.3 The Coyote and Fatty’s Pub and Grille for a hilarious and laid-back fun event at Fatty’s March 15th with our .1K Fun Run! Lace up your sneakers for this short\, fun run that’s more about laughs than speed. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or just in it for the chance to say you ran a race\, this event is for everyone 21 and older. Don’t miss out on the chance to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in a unique\, fun way! See you at the finish line! PLUS proceeds Benefit Tails Humane Society!Come dressed in your best St. Patty’s Day costume for a chance to win prizes plus win prizes for 1st\, 2nd and LAST PLACE finish in the race! Stay for the live music afterward. Rain or shine\, must be 21 years of age. Timeline:9am – Bar opens10am – Race starts10:05am – Costume Contest\, Race Winners Announced\, Live Music2pm – Official event ends … but you can stay and drink…and eatSign up NOW: https: http://point1k.eventbrite.com/Register before Feb 28th to gaurantee your t-shirt! URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/st-fattys-day-1k-fun-run/ LOCATION:Fatty’s Pub and Grille\, 1312 W Lincoln Hwy\,\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115 CATEGORIES:Adult ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Screen-Shot-2025-02-18-at-11.48.07-AM.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T160000 DTSTAMP:20260419T050412 CREATED:20250210T154247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T214737Z UID:10001416-1742047200-1742054400@dekalbcountycvb.com SUMMARY:Cooking Mediterranean: Appetizers DESCRIPTION:Cook well\, eat well\, be well! \nDr. Andrea Azar will lead an introductory course and cooking demonstration on authentic Mediterranean cuisine\, informed by her 45 years of experience learning about and cooking Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food around the world. \nThis class will feature three recipes in total\, including hummus and baba ghanoush\, and all participants will be able to sample the ingredients and finished products throughout this interactive class. Learn new cooking techniques and flavor combinations that can become part of your everyday routine! \nThis free class requires registration as supplies are limited. It is intended for adults. \nThis program is sponsored by the DeKalb Kiwanis Club’s “Healthy Mind in a Healthy Body” initiative. \nFor additional information or help with registration\, please contact Chelsea at chelsear@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 1700. URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/cooking-mediterranean-appetizers/ LOCATION:DeKalb Public Library\, 309 Oak St\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/03-15-cooking.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="DeKalb Public Library":MAILTO:theresaw@dkpl.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T200000 DTSTAMP:20260419T050412 CREATED:20250227T014142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T160234Z UID:10001441-1742061600-1742068800@dekalbcountycvb.com SUMMARY:March Badness Mixer: Leprechauns vs Corndogs DESCRIPTION:Come watch some roller derby!\n \nSaturday 3/15 at Kishwaukee Family YMCA\, Sycamore IL.\n \nDoors open 6pm\, first whistle 6:30pm.\nTickets $10 in advance or $12 at the doorKids 8 and under FREEhttps://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/march-badness-mixer\n \n*Parking and entrance at the back of the YMCA\n \nHosted by Barbed Wire Roller Derby.\n \nWanna join as a skater\, ref\, NSO or volunteer – email: barbedwirerollerderby@gmail.com URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/march-badness-mixer-leprechauns-vs-corndogs/ LOCATION:Kishwaukee Family YMCA\, 2500 Bethany Rd\, Sycamore\, IL\, 60178\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/BWRD-315-mixer-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Barbed Wire Roller Derby":MAILTO:barbedwirerollerderby@gmail.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR