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Sun, 08 Feb • 09:00 AM

Dekalb BAM Sweet Escape Vintage and Makers Market @ NIU

NIU Convocation Center, West Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, IL, USA

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Thu, 12 Mar • 07:30 PM

Gaelic Storm in Dekalb

Egyptian Theatre
Sat, 25 Jul • 04:00 PM

Midwest Classic

Huskie Stadium at Northern Illinois University 1245 Stadium Drive South DeKalb, IL 60115

13+ Interested
Sat, 17 Jan • 09:30 AM

UMass Minutemen at Northern Illinois Huskies Mens Basketball

NIU Convocation Center
Sat, 21 Feb • 01:00 PM

Fatty's Annual Craft Beer & Whiskey Expo 2026

Fatty's Pub & Grille

USD 45
Tue, 27 Jan • 09:30 AM

Parking Western Michigan Broncos at Northern Illinois Huskies Mens Basketball

NIU Convocation Center
Sat, 24 Jan • 06:00 PM

John Mueller's Winter Dance Party

Egyptian Theatre - DeKalb
Sat, 21 Feb • 02:00 PM

Ohio Bobcats at Northern Illinois Huskies Mens Basketball at NIU Convocation Center

NIU Convocation Center

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Music events in Dekalb

Sun, 08 Feb • 09:00 AM

DeKalb Sweet Escape Makers Market

NIU Convocation Center

792+ Interested
Sat, 07 Feb • 07:00 PM

Jazz at the Egyptian

135 N 2nd St, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115

40+ Interested
Sat, 07 Feb • 06:00 PM

SOTD Nostalgia Prom (fundraiser event)

200 University Cir

USD 20
Sat, 07 Feb • 07:00 PM

Wes Shipp & Layla Tucker

717 north 7th street

5+ Interested

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Sports events in Dekalb

Sat, 07 Feb • 09:30 AM

Parking TBD at Northern Illinois Huskies Womens Basketball

NIU Convocation Center
Wed, 04 Mar • 09:30 AM

Buffalo Bulls at Northern Illinois Huskies Womens Basketball

NIU Convocation Center
Fri, 20 Feb • 06:00 PM

Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Ohio Bobcats

NIU Convocation Center
Wed, 21 Jan • 06:30 PM

PS5 Sports Tournament

DeKalb Public Library

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Food & Drink events in Dekalb

Fri, 23 Jan • 06:00 PM

Hang Out Now

Westminster Presbyterian Church
Sat, 17 Jan • 01:30 PM

Cousins Maine Lobster 🦞 at DeKalb - Whiskey Acres Distilling Co.

11504 Keslinger Rd, DeKalb, IL 60115

8+ Interested
Fri, 06 Feb • 06:00 PM

Galentine’s Day Cookie Decorating Party with Ken's Kakes

212 North 4th Street, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115

23+ Interested
Thu, 29 Jan • 06:00 PM

Baronial Potluck at Castle Prescott

420 Franklin St, Dekalb, IL 60115-3708, United States

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Parties in Dekalb

Sat, 07 Feb • 12:00 PM

Sweet Stroll - Downtown DeKalb

Downtown Dekalb

26+ Interested
Fri, 23 Jan • 06:00 PM

NERF Night

Haish Gymnasium

4+ Interested
Sat, 14 Nov • 11:00 AM

2026 Dark Art and Oddities Con

Altgeld Hall

239+ Interested
Sat, 07 Feb • 12:00 PM

Polar Palooza

Hopkins Park

Free

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Performances in Dekalb

Fri, 13 Feb • 06:00 PM

Robert Neary's So Good! The Neil Diamond Experience

Egyptian Theatre - DeKalb
Sat, 28 Feb • 06:00 PM

Dinosaur World Live

Egyptian Theatre - DeKalb
Fri, 20 Feb • 06:00 PM

Dimensions Youth Ballet: Giselle

Egyptian Theatre - DeKalb
Mon, 19 Jan • 06:00 PM

Mister Roberts - Film

Egyptian Theatre - DeKalb

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Arts events in Dekalb

Thu, 05 Feb • 07:00 PM

Guided Gesture Drawing

309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115

4+ Interested
Fri, 23 Jan • 05:30 PM

Huskies Night Out - Maker Fair

NIU Holmes Student Center

12+ Interested
Sat, 24 Jan • 11:00 AM

Pick N Paint Pottery 1/24 @ 11 am $35

Jubilee Artisans

5+ Interested
Sat, 28 Feb • 06:00 PM

19th Annual Skateboard Inspired Art Show

641 E Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb, IL

30+ Interested

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Theatre events in Dekalb

Fri, 27 Mar • 06:00 PM

That Arena Rock Show

Egyptian Theatre - DeKalb
Mon, 16 Feb • 06:00 PM

Apollo 13 - Film

Egyptian Theatre - DeKalb
Mon, 23 Feb • 06:00 PM

Good Night and Good Luck - Film

Egyptian Theatre - DeKalb
Sun, 15 Feb • 02:00 PM

Lightbeam Players Present Conversations at a Dead Man’s Grave

309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115

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Craft events in Dekalb

Sat, 07 Feb • 10:00 AM

Hygge (HOO-gah) Happiness

309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115

12+ Interested
Sat, 07 Feb • 01:00 PM

SOLD OUT Past Times at Glidden: Small Market Basket Workshop

921 W Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115

39+ Interested
Fri, 23 Jan • 06:30 PM

Craft and Sound Event ~ Prayer/Smudge Fans

16768 Somonauk Road, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115

28+ Interested
Mon, 26 Jan • 10:00 AM

Start the Week Story Time

309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115

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Kids events & activities in Dekalb

Thu, 22 Jan • 06:00 PM

Watercolor Expressions with Loopy 1/22 @6 pm

128 E. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115

5+ Interested
Fri, 23 Jan • 10:00 AM

Toddler Time

DeKalb Public Library
Mon, 02 Feb • 07:00 PM

Spine Crackers Graphic Novel Book Club

309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115
Wed, 04 Feb • 06:00 PM

Urban Legends: Fact or Fiction

309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115

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Meetups in Dekalb

Thu, 12 Feb • 07:00 PM

General Book Club: Little Heathens

309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115
Sat, 14 Feb • 01:00 PM

Dungeons & Dragons

309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115
Fri, 06 Feb • 07:00 PM

Muddy Creek & Co.

717 north 7th street

22+ Interested
Sat, 07 Feb • 02:00 PM

Fiber Arts Club

309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115

7+ Interested

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Concerts in Dekalb

Sat, 21 Feb • 07:00 PM

KSO's Arthur D. Montzka Young Artists Concert

550 Lucinda Avenue, Boutell Memorial Concert Hall, DeKalb, IL

11+ Interested
Thu, 12 Feb • 06:00 PM

Eaglemania - Tribute To The Eagles

Egyptian Theatre - DeKalb
Sat, 02 May • 07:30 PM

KSO's Season Finale Concert: Springtime in Vienna

550 Lucinda Avenue, Boutell Memorial Concert Hall, DeKalb, IL

5+ Interested
Sat, 14 Feb • 07:30 PM

So Good! The Neil Diamond Experience starring Robert Neary

135 N 2nd St, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115

24+ Interested

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Live Music in Dekalb

Fri, 23 Jan • 08:00 PM

The Monkee Men-The Greatest Monkees Tribute

Egyptian Theatre

56+ Interested
Fri, 13 Feb • 07:30 PM

EagleMania: The World's Greatest Eagles Tribute Band

135 N 2nd St, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115

37+ Interested
Sat, 24 Jan • 02:00 PM

Dennis Warner Concert

309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115

48+ Interested
Thu, 12 Feb • 06:30 PM

Dog Man; The Musical

135 N 2nd St, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115

14+ Interested

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Which are the most trending events happening in Dekalb today?

Here are the best events happening in Dekalb today:

Self-Defense Workshop is happening on 18 Jan 2026 from 12:00 AM onwards at United Elite MMA, Dekalb
Readings with Chuckie G at Mr. Willy's is happening on 18 Jan 2026 from 12:00 PM onwards at 150 E Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115
Sip n’ Sew: Coffee Cozies is happening on 18 Jan 2026 from 2:00 PM onwards at 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115
FREE SELF-DEFENSE CLASS is happening on 18 Jan 2026 from 1:00 PM onwards at United Elite MMA, Dekalb

Which are the most trending events happening in Dekalb this weekend?

Here are the best events happening in Dekalb this weekend:

UMass Minutemen at Northern Illinois Huskies Mens Basketball is happening on Sat 17 Jan 2026 from 9:30 AM onwards at NIU Convocation Center, Dekalb
UMass Minutemen at Northern Illinois Huskies Mens Basketball at NIU Convocation Center is happening on Sat 17 Jan 2026 from 11:59 PM onwards at NIU Convocation Center, Dekalb
Cousins Maine Lobster 🦞 at DeKalb - Whiskey Acres Distilling Co. is happening on Sat 17 Jan 2026 from 1:30 PM onwards at 11504 Keslinger Rd, DeKalb, IL 60115
Pottery Wheel Workshop with Cher 2026 Dates - $50 is happening on Sat 17 Jan 2026 from 11:00 AM onwards at 128 E. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115
Self-Defense Workshop is happening on Sun 18 Jan 2026 from 12:00 AM onwards at United Elite MMA, Dekalb
The Barbed Wire Roller Derby: Barbed and Dangerous! is happening on Sat 17 Jan 2026 from 2:00 PM onwards at 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115

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