The only thing better than art, music or dogs is a weekend full of all three of them.TodayGet a sweet start on your weekend with Ellington’s With A Cherry on Top meal. For $10, you can enjoy three courses — all of which include cherries.The meal will...

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Sometimes the end of the month can be rough on students’ bank accounts. Don’t worry — these weekend events are free:TodayEnjoy a movie night courtesy of NIU. “Space Jam” will be shown as part of a Throwback Thursday free movie 7-9 p.m. in the...

Enjoy the end-of-week break from rain by getting out of the house this weekend. Here are some things happening in DeKalb:ThursdayComedian Lewis Black will perform The Rant is Due: Part Deux 8 p.m. at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St. Tickets cost...

Here are some local art and music events you can attend this weekend:ThursdayFatty’s Pub & Grille, 1312 W. Lincoln Highway, is hosting Country Night events every Thursday leading up to the Brad Paisley concert Feb. 5 at the Convocation Center.Country...

The Saturday Rosy’s Roadhouse crowd was sparse before DJ Zebo took the stage, but his vigorous music livened up the room.Zebo, a Chicago-based deejay, entertained the crowd throughout the night with an energetic set at Rosy’s, 930 Pappas Drive.Zebo...

Some are still worried about a potential loss of business from an ordinance that will ban smoking on patios starting Thursday.Smokers will be required to move 15 feet away from patios in public spaces, which some think will send patrons elsewhere or cause...

The excitement of the Blackhawks’ winning game Saturday night didn’t stop Wedding Banned from performing at Rosy’s Roadhouse, 930 Pappas Drive.Although the show was scheduled to start at 10 p.m., it didn’t begin until 11:30 p.m. after the Blackhawks...

DeKalb | Joe Chavez, co-owner of Rosy’s Roadhouse, 930 Pappas Drive, brings musical experience and friendships to the NIU community.Chavez spoke to the Northern Star about the music business, his genre and artist preferences and the future of music...

Students and locals hit the town Monday to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.Bars such as Fatty’s, O’Leary’s and Rosy’s Roadhouse had a St. Patrick’s Day atmosphere, with green everywhere to celebrate the Irish-American holiday.Fatty’sFatty’s...