With midterms underway, spend your study breaks tyring something new this weekend.TodayWhat better way to celebrate the end of a tiring and stressful week than with cupcakes and conversation? Stop by the First-and Second-Year Experience office located...

Northern Star staffDont let the autumn breeze keep you from exploring DeKalb this weekend.TodayAlpha Sigma Omega Latina sorority will sponsor the 10th annual Kermes celebration at 7 p.m. at the Latino Resource Center. Kermes is an event aimed to educate...

Today is a day many coffee-addicts have been waiting for. It's National Coffee Day, and coffee shops across DeKalb are celebrating.Dunkin' DonutsDunkin' Donuts, 1101 W. Lincoln Highway, is giving away free medium cups of hot or iced dark roast coffee...

Beat the heat and enjoy these indoor and nighttime events:MondayGrab your instruments and head to the House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway, for Open Mic Night hosted by MC Sweet Boy at 7:30 p.m. Entertainers of all types are invited to participate in the...

There’s still plenty to do in DeKalb this summer. Check out these local events:TuesdayNeed somewhere to grab a few drinks and watch the FIFA Women’s World Cup with friends? Fatty’s Pub & Grille, 1312 W. Lincoln Highway, will show each match...

There’s still time to enjoy some local events before the summer farewells begin.TodayBlack Theater Workshop will hold its spring showcase tonight. Acts will include singers, dancers, actors and spoken word artists. The show begins 6 p.m. in Gabel Hall,...

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...

With this many local music events and activities, there’s no excuse for being bored at home.TodayTurn off “Pitch Perfect” and watch the real thing. Northern Sound, NIU’s co-ed a capella group, will perform a free show 8 p.m. at The House Cafe,...