DeKALB – In collaboration with NASCAR, NIU Esports invited both casual and hardcore fans of Rocket League to an event open to all visitors for a chill afternoon of gaming.  Released back in 2015 by Epic Games, Rocket League became one of the bigger...

Relive the British Invasion and get the complete Beatles experience. The Grammy-nominated fab four of lads better known as the Liverpool Legends, will grace the Egyptian Theatre’s stage 8 p.m Saturday, Feb. 16.  The quartet formed in 2005 after...

Editor’s note: If you want your event featured in next week’s Weekend Roundup, email information to [email protected] Friday:  Disney Trivia Night: 6:30 p.m. Pizza Pros, 1205 W. Lincoln Highway Saturday:  AARP Tax-Aide:...

A tale of love, tragedy and heartache, set with a beautiful score by famed Russian composer Pyotr Tchaikovsky, “Swan Lake,” is classic ballet that has drawn in audiences for generations. Dimensions Youth Ballet and Dimensions Dance Academy will...

DeKALB – The scent of hot cocoa immediately wafted through the air, and the sounds of cheerful conversation could be heard. Visitors were encouraged to choose from a variety of delectable sweets and treats to spice up their hot cocoa or enjoy on the...

DeKALB – Students living on a floating campus navigate through homework as well as the ocean, reflecting on the iconic teen show “Suite Life on Deck.”  Anticipation of a far-away destination lingers as about 600 young travelers take on the open...

Editor’s note: If you want your event featured in next week’s Weekend Roundup, email information to [email protected] Friday: Barrel of Laughs: 9 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Whiskey Acres, 11504 Keslinger Road SEA Club Potluck: 6 p.m....

DeKALB – With the beginning of another semester, the NIU Art Museum is presenting three astounding new exhibits which explore food for well-being, socialization and sustainability, among other things.  Located on the first floor of Altgeld Hall,...

The Screenic Paradigms exhibit showcases a trippy and psychedelic style of art with traditional forms of media to create a digital aesthetic.  The exhibit is curated by Ruth Lantz and features some of their own paintings alongside artists Su A Chae...

As DeKalb’s cold wave comes to an end, NIU students are still bundled up to fight against frozen fingers.  Scarves, heavy coats and snow boots adorn those walking from class to class.  Here are some photos that show the fashion items students...

DeKALB - With the Oscars only two months away, the organizers behind it will be showing previous film nominees and Academy Award winners in a special film series to celebrate the upcoming event.  The movies shown will be “The Philadelphia Story”,...

Editor's note: If you want your event featured in next week's Weekend Roundup, email information to [email protected] Friday Night: Play "Unintended Consequences": 7:30 p.m. at Stage Coach Players, 126 S. 5th St. Michael Patterson...