In this Weekend Writeup, you can find events such as a gaming night, Earth Fest, a performance by the U.S. Army Field Band & Soldiers’ Chorus and more.
Date and Time: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday
Location: Altgeld Hall 100
Join the Huskie Gaming Club in a night of Jackbox and other games in the Esports Arena. This event is free for all to attend and registration is required.
SCHOOL OF THEATRE AND DANCE PRESENTS ANON(YMOUS)
Date and Time: 7:30 p.m. Friday; 2 p.m. Saturday
Location: Black Box Theatre, Stevens Building
This production by the School of Theatre and Dance tells the story of a young refugee named Anon who journeys through the U.S. in search of his missing family. Throughout the story, Anon will encounter all kinds of people, some nice and others not so much.
Tickets for the first and second showings are free for NIU students if they register ahead of time, $20 for adults, $18 for seniors and staff and $12 for non-NIU students.
Date and Time: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday
Location: Founders Memorial Library
The DeKalb County Earth Fest is a festive event where visitors can talk with experts and community partners from outside of DeKalb and discuss how to make our environment a healthier and happier place. This event is free for all to attend and registration is required.
Date and Time: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday
Location: Music Building, Boutell Memorial Concert Hall
Check out this performance by several bands in the School of Music. Admission is free and pre-registration is not required.
Date and Time: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday
Location: Music Building, Boutell Memorial Concert Hall
Enjoy this large-scale ensemble performance featuring directors Greg Beyer and Ben Wahlund. Tickets are free for NIU students, $7 for the general public and $5 for non-NIU students, seniors and staff. Pre-registration is not required.
Date and Time: 3 p.m. Sunday
Location: Egyptian Theatre
Celtic Angels Ireland is a performance featuring over 30 traditional Irish tunes which will be performed by the Trinity Ensemble, the Heavenly Celtic Angels and the Dynamic Celtic Knights Dancers. Ticket prices vary between $38, $48 and $58 with a $5 discount for children 12 and under.
U.S. ARMY FIELD BAND & SOLDIERS’ CHORUS
Date and Time: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday
Location: Music Building, Boutell Memorial Concert Hall
The United States Army Field Band and Soldiers’ Chorus will be coming to NIU to perform a free concert and connect with Americans, share Army stories and honor those who’ve fought. Admission is free with the theme of the concert being “Sea to Shining Sea.”
