Community Events Calendar
History & Techniques of Irish Lace
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
The United States wouldn’t be here without immigrants and their stories. Learn about the history of Irish Lace, which was used by many Irish families to raise funds for immigration to the U.S. during the potato famine. Their techniques became popular ...
Walt Whitman: America’s Poet
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Walt Whitman's buried masterpiece, the1855 edition of Leaves of Grass, is the most revolutionary and inspiring work from America's greatest poet. His unrivaled optimism and surprising insight into the potential of America are perhaps more relevant ...
Rocky Horror Picture Show
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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 ...
Free Movie: The Ride Ahead
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Thanks to Dekalb Mutual Aid, enjoy a free community showing of the feature length documentary THE RIDE AHEAD at the historic Egyptian Theatre! Join us on Sunday, September 13th at 2:00 PM for this documentary telling the story of Samuel as he ...
Street Team Day - 9/14
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
You are invited to a Street Team Day - Monday, September 14th starting at 3:30pm at the DeKalb Chamber office - 130 W. Lincoln Hwy. DeKalb, IL 60115 and ending at the Florentino's 1 year Ribbon Cutting.
Ribbon Cutting - Florentino's Charhouse 1 Year Anniversary
5:15 PM - 5:45 PM
Join us to celebrate Rosy Nail Spa being a DeKalb Chamber Member and being open for their first year! We will commemorate this special event with a ribbon cutting on Friday, July 24th at 12:15pm at their shop.
**POSTPONED** Ribbon Cutting - FunME Events 40th Anniversary
5:15 PM
Join the FUN at FunME Events’ 40th Anniversary! We will commemorate this momentous occasion with a ribbon cutting at their location 650 Peace Rd., Ste. F DeKalb IL 60115.
I-PASS & ICASH Event
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Meet with representatives of the Illinois Tollway and the Illinois State Treasurer's Office. I-PASS ON-DEMAND SERVICES OFFERED: IPASS Transponder Deactivation & Recycling New IPASS Sticker Transponder Issuance Account Updates (payment methods, ...
8 Countries in 1 Day
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Are you ready to travel the world from the comfort of your own library? Prepare for takeoff at our annual “8 Countries in 1 Day” event when we take you on a journey around the globe! Play Riču-Raču in Latvia, craft Muñecas Limé in the Dominican ...
Bourbon: The American Spirit
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Discover the history, craftsmanship, and cultural impact of America’s native spirit! A representative from Whiskey Acres will share the story behind Illinois distilling, the bourbon-making process from grain to glass, and how bourbon became woven into ...
After-hours: Sarah McQuaid in Concert
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
“One of the most instantly recognizable voices in current music.” —Trust The Doc Sarah McQuaid’s lush, chocolatey voice combines with her engaging personality, “subtle mastery onstage” (Huffington Post) and “brilliant musicianship” (fRoots) on ...
The History of the Lincoln Highway
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Explore the history of DeKalb’s most famous road! The Lincoln Highway is a fascinating highway with a great story. Retired history teacher and docent Karl Bruhn will share stories and images of its history, from its inception to its final mile. While ...
Jimmy Keane: Irish Music and Irish Labor
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Traditional Irish musician, Jimmy Keane, discusses his early life with his South Side ironworker family and his roots in the labor movement. He will also perform Irish music and songs associated with the labor movement! This event is part of the ...
Stone Soup Shakespeare’s Merry Wives @ Huntley Park
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
When Sir John Falstaff, an impoverished knight and self-proclaimed ladies’ man, decides to stay in the town of Windsor he makes quite the splash. His attempts at wooing not one, but two of the town's most high-profile women (who both happen to be ...
The History of Motown Records
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
In Detroit in the 1960’s Motown Records produced hits as efficiently as the Ford Motor Company produced automobiles. It was the “Sound of Young America” sung by performers like The Supremes, The Temptations, Marvin Gaye, and Stevie Wonder. Using ...
Deadly Substances: A History of Famous Poisons
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Why have poisons fascinated humanity for thousands of years? From the hemlock that ended the life of Socrates to the arsenic scandals of the Victorian era, poisons have shaped history, medicine, crime, and popular culture in surprising ways. Join us ...
Tales Well Told: Halloween Hauntings
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
A century ago, these stories were read aloud for family entertainment. Today they come alive in performance. Michèle LaRue tells a tale of sudden death, family secrets, and things that go bump in the night as she presents Mary E. Wilkins Freeman’s ...
Dungeons & Dragons for Kids: The Adventure of a Lifetime
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) is a fantasy role-playing game where imagination is key. If you want to slay a dragon, be a wizard, or explore a magical world, come check out D&D! No experience necessary - beginners welcome; ages 9-13. No registration is ...
Taste of the Town
Be Featured in our Foodie Guide Campaign – Taste of the Town running October 5 - 16!
Access Denied: The History and Future of Book Bans in America
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
In American society, the library serves as a sanctuary for the "marketplace of ideas," guided by the First Amendment’s protection of free speech and the right to receive information. Join LIRE Rockford for a compelling look at the current landscape of ...
NIU Homecoming Block Party: Down Home in Downtown DeKalb
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Local fans, students, faculty, staff and alumni are invited to join the Huskies for a down home celebration in downtown DeKalb. The Huskie Homecoming Block Party has something for everyone
The Essential Houdini
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Discover the art of magic and illusion as William Pack presents this special interactive program commemorating the 100th anniversary of the death of Harry Houdini! Learn about his rise to stardom and his legacy of creating entertainment that tricked ...
Sound Healing: Rest & Renewal
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Noelle of Bare Soul Healing leads this free sound healing session designed to ease the nervous system and quiet the mind. Soothing vibrations from therapeutic instruments such as crystal singing bowls, Koshi chimes, drums and more create a peaceful ...
Day of the Dead Traditions
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Learn about the history and traditions of Día de los Muertos and discover the meaning behind ofrendas (altars), sugar skulls, papel picado, and marigold-inspired tissue flowers. As we learn, participants will create their own tissue flowers and ...
Lizzie Borden and the Borden Murders
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
On August 4, 1892, Andrew Borden and his wife, Abby, were murdered with a hatchet in their home in Fall River, Massachusetts. Andrew’s daughter, Lizzie Borden, was charged with the double murder, but was eventually acquitted of the charges. The murders ...
ATHENA Award Reception
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Join us at the historic Egyptian Theatre for the annual ATHENA Award Reception where we recognize amazing women being honored for three awards including the ATHENA Award, Rising Leader Award, and Woman of Accomplishment Award.
Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The Friends of the DeKalb Public Library invite you to the Fall Book Sale! Customers will find a huge selection of great quality hardcovers and paperbacks — children’s and teen books, fiction, history, science, art, animals, film, cookbooks, gardening, ...
Retro Trick-or-Treat
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Journey back in time as you Trick-or-Treat your way through the library, sampling classic American candies from Halloweens past! Stop by the Circulation Desk, the Adult Reference Desk, the Tech Desk, the lower level, and the Youth Reference Desk to ...
Prom Rewind 4-A Costume Ball!
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Prom Rewind is back, and we've traded our disco balls for disguises! Join us for a great night out with the Prom Rewind atmosphere you loved, this time in whatever costume makes you feel like dancing. As always, all proceeds benefit Barb Food Mart, so ...
An Evening with a Psychic Medium
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
This informational session, hosted by psychic medium Toni Reed, is designed to peel back the curtain on what it is truly like to live with a sixth sense. Rather than a spooky spectacle, this event aims to demystify intuitive gifts, foster a comfortable ...
Grand Ribbon Cutting - Heartland Hospice
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
Come celebrate Heartland Hospice being a DeKalb Chamber member and their continued commitment to the community at a DeKalb Chamber Grand Ribbon Cutting!
Trades Exploration Day
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
The DeKalb Chamber Foundation invites you to participate in Trades Exploration Day! This event connects our community’s future workforce with professionals in the skilled trades, manufacturing, and warehousing/logistics. This is a unique opportunity to ...
The American Safety Net: How We Survived the Depression and Built the Future
2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
The 1930s Great Depression was not only about historical hardship but became an era that forged modern financial literacy skills such as resilience, smart saving, and macroeconomic understanding. These are still vital skills needed to this day. This ...
After-hours Concert: Wild Blue Ukulele Orchestra
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Get spooky with the Wild Blue Ukulele Orchestra! Thrill to an after-hours Halloween concert that will delight all ages. Wild Blue Ukulele Orchestra performs orchestrated arrangements on a full range of ukuleles - from the soprano to the UBass. Don't ...
An Evening of Music with Peter Meyer
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Minnesota's Peter Mayer has been singing and songwriting full-time for over 20 years, performing in venues across the United States and beyond. He writes songs for a small planet--songs that celebrate life on earth and the mysterious and wondrous fact ...
Spooktacular
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Celebrate Halloween by trick-or-treating in Downtown DeKalb for the 29th Annual Spooktacular! Invite your friends and family to put on their costumes and trick-or-treat at Downtown DeKalb businesses on Tuesday, October 27th, from 4-6pm.
Pop-up Nature: MacQueen's River & Woodland Habitats
10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Join us at MacQueen Forest Preserve for a relaxing morning of nature exploration. Guided by the DeKalb Forest Preserve District, participants will enjoy a cozy campfire and hike to the scenic meeting point of Kingsbury Creek and the South Branch of the ...