It’s Halloween week! If you are still stuck on figuring out what to do in DeKalb, here are five events that will make your Halloween week a treat.
TODAY
“Wait, Wait…Don’t Tell Me!” with NPR host Peter Sagal
7 p.m. – $25
Barsema Alumni and Visitors Center
Anyone that has listened to his show on NPR knows that Sagal has the ability to transform current events into a humorous quiz show. After the discussion, there will be a book signing of Sagal’s new venture, “The Book of Vice (Naughty Things and How to Do Them).”
WEDNESDAY
Unveiling The Darkness
7 p.m. – free
Sandburg Auditorium
What is Halloween week without Satanism? A guest speaker will explain and answer many questions regarding this topic.
FRIDAY
Halloween Ball
7 p.m. – 11 p.m. – $5 for students, $10 for adults
Altgeld Hall
If you don’t have a costume party of your own to go to on Halloween night, stop by the Halloween Ball. Even if you don’t have a costume, drop by the dance and get some candy.
SATURDAY
Jason Aldean and Lady Antebellum
8 p.m. – $29.75
Convocation Center
This tour is hosted by CMT, and fans are lucky the pairing of Aldean and Lady Antebellum will make a stop in DeKalb. Country fans are sure to appreciate Aldean’s music echoing throughout the Convo.
Harry Potter Conference
8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. – free, but registration is required.
Reavis/DuSable Halls
This all-day event is ideal for any Harry Potter fan. There will be guest speakers throughout the day, with a craft session in the evening.