This Weekend Rundown Writeup features events and activities such as a talent night, Halloween-themed activities, a one-year anniversary celebration and more.
Time and Date: 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday
Location: Holmes Student Center, Carl Sandburg Auditorium
This event showcases singing and dancing performances celebrating various cultures by four groups learning Spanish, French, Japanese and Tagalog. This event will have no admission charge.
NIU PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA CONCERT – MASTERWORKS: THEN AND NOW
Time and Date: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday
Location: Music Building, Boutell Memorial Concert Hall
Enjoy this large ensemble concert conducted by Silas Huff and assistant conductor Zihan Zhou with the NIU School of Music. Tickets are free for NIU students, $7 for the general public and $5 for non-NIU students, seniors and staff.
WORKSHOP: MAKING CORN HUSK DOLLS
Time and Date: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday
Location: Pick Museum of Anthropology, Cole Hall, Room 114
Create your custom corn husk dolls at this workshop in the “At Play” exhibit in Cole Hall. This workshop is free for all to attend.
2024 DARK ART AND ODDITIES CON
Time and Date: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Location: Altgeld Hall, second and third floors
Fans of horror and paranormal activity can check out this event with various bone-chilling activities such as readings of horror classics, several horror films, creepy vendors and artists and more. General admission for this event will be $10 per person.
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY FALL BOOK SALE
Time and Date: 9 a.m. Friday, 9 a.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday
Location: DeKalb Public Library
Head down to the DeKalb Public Library to check out their fall book sale and catch some novels for a good price. This event is free for all to attend.
JUBILEE ARTISANS – 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY
Time and Date: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday
Location: 128 E. Lincoln Highway
Celebrate the one-year anniversary of Jubilee Artisans with door prizes, raffles, light refreshments and more. This event is free for all to attend.
