By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer
| September 6, 2023
DeKALB – The DeKalb Kite Fest comes back for its 18th year. The fest will take place at 11 a.m. Sept. 10 in the DeKalb Kiwanis Park and will be hosted by the DeKalb Park District.
"The Park District is happy to continue this long-standing DeKalb...
DeKALB – The City of DeKalb contains a rich history and fun after-school activities that give students a break from college life. Step off campus and check out these four local sites.
FATTY’S
Fatty’s Pub & Grille, located at 1312 Lincoln...
By Eli Tecktiel, Lifestyle Writer
| August 29, 2023
One of DeKalb’s oldest and most popular businesses, the Egyptian Theatre, promises an eclectic mix of events in the coming months.
This season will feature a wide variety of events, ranging from tributes to popular artists to screenings of classic...
DeKALB – Celebrate books or experience a live concert this Saturday.
Comic book day
The first Saturday of each May is dedicated to Free Comic Book Day, a day that celebrates comic books and encourages people to read comics. The DeKalb Public Library,...
DeKALB – Soft blue lights glimmered on the O’Connell theater stage as five dancers took their places, bodies bent over in poses they’re all too familiar with. As the music started out as a fantasia melody, The Rite of Spring begun.
April 27 through...
By Eli Tecktiel, Lifestyle Writer
| April 27, 2023
Editor’s note: This article is not sponsored by Rosati's Pizza and is not an endorsement from the Northern Star as an organization.
Since 2021, Rosati’s Pizza in DeKalb has been serving up a wide selection of pizzas, calzones and wings.
Though...
DeKALB – NIU alumni Jack Baker headlined a standup set of comedians AJ Leidig, Adriel Compean and Xavier Smith on Tuesday.
The event was hosted by Smith, a senior Operations Management and Information Systems major, and was put on by the NIU Student...
Revel in the spring weather and explore the DeKalb scene this Saturday.
Chemical Engineering with Society of Women Engineers
From 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. the DeKalb Public Library, located at 309 Oak St. is hosting a chemical engineering event. Attendees...
By Eli Tecktiel, Lifestyle Writer
| April 24, 2023
The NIU Student Veteran Association will be presenting a comedy show at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Carl Sandburg Auditorium.
Hosted by NIU student Xavier Smith, the event will feature headliner Jack Baker as well as comedians AJ Leiding and Adriel Compeon....
By Eli Tecktiel, Lifestyle Writer
| April 23, 2023
On Thursday, the NIU Jazz Orchestra treated audience members to a lively evening of big band and jazz music.
Despite the event’s noticeably light attendance, the orchestra played energetically and confidently as though they were playing to a sold...
Give DeKalb County celebrates its 10th year supporting the non-profit organizations of DeKalb. The 24-hour event on May 4 asks community donors to donate as much as they can to benefit over 140 non-profit organizations set up or serving in DeKalb.
Founded...
Explore NIU events and activities happening this Saturday.
Walk A Mile
At 9:30 a.m. NIU’s Office of Prevention Education and Outreach within the Division of Academic Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion will host their annual Walk a Mile event. They will...
