In this Weekend Writeup, you can find events such as an outdoor campfire, a performance by the Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra and more.
FREE FRIDAY FIRE SERIES WITH NIU ADVENTURES!
Date and Time: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday
Location: Adventure Center, West Lagoon
NIU Adventures will have their second outdoor campfire where you can join your friends and peers for a night of music and campfire snacks. This event is free for all to attend and registration is not required but recommended to account for treats.
Date and Time: 8 p.m. Friday
Location: Egyptian Theatre
The Rocky Horror Picture Show returns to the stage and brings with it a collection of some of the most stereo-typical science fiction elements from Marvel comics, Frankie Avalon/Annette Funicello outings and rock ‘n’ roll.
This show is rated R for mature audiences with tickets being $18 per person. Certain props such as lighters, candles, flames of any kind, large water guns, toast, hot dogs, prunes, glitter and confetti are not allowed during the show.
Date and time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday
Location: Community Center
Check out various vendors and resources that focus on tackling and improving physical and mental health awareness for both women and men. Some of these vendors include NIU Physical Therapy, Family Wellness and Rehab, Forward Thinking Therapy and more.
This event is free for all to attend with the first 100 guests over 21 able to enjoy a free mimosa while they learn about self-care.
KISHWAUKEE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: ARTHUR D. MONTZKA MEMORIAL CONCERT
Date and Time: 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday
Location: Music Building, Boutell Memorial Concert Hall
The Kishwaukee Symphony will perform music developed by Arthur D. Montzka. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors over 62 years old, $8 for children under 12 years old and is free for all students.
SCHOOL OF THEATRE AND DANCE PRESENTS HOLLER RIVER
Date and Time: 7:30 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday
Location: Stevens Building, Black Box Theatre
“Holler River” returns this weekend to tell the story of a soldier waiting for another to return home in this play by the School of Theatre and Dance. Tickets for “Holler River” are free for NIU students, $20 for adults, $18 for seniors and staff and $12 for non-NIU students.
