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Assistant Lifestyle Editor Jonathan Shelby stands behind the Weekend Rundown logo. This weekend, check out the Dark Arts and Oddities Con. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

Weekend Rundown: Dark arts and book sales this weekend

By Jonathan Shelby, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | November 14, 2024

This Weekend Rundown Writeup features events and activities such as a talent night, Halloween-themed activities, a one-year anniversary celebration and more.  FLRP TALENT NIGHT! Time and Date: 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday  Location: Holmes...

Jonathan Shelby stands in front of a sign for "Machinal." This weekend, check out this play and the New Music Festival: Concert #3. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

Weekend Rundown: Music and ‘Machinal’ madness

By Jonathan Shelby, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | November 7, 2024

This Weekend Rundown Writeup features several musical events and concerts as well as a drama by the School of Theatre and Dance from last weekend.  NEW MUSIC FESTIVAL: CONCERT #3 Date and Time: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday Location: Music Building,...

Jonathan Shelby stands dressed as Coach Prime. This weekend, check out the Farewell to Alebrijes event at the Founders Memorial Library. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

Weekend Rundown: Dark dramas and more this weekend

By Jonathan Shelby, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | October 31, 2024

This weekend, enjoy events such as a dark play by the NIU School of Theatre and Dance, a celebration of Dia de los Muertos at the Egyptian Theatre and more.  DEKALB HIGH SCHOOL THEATER FALL PLAY – “HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD” Date...

Jonathan Shelby stands outside. This weekend in DeKalb, check out Pumpkin Fest, "Macbeth" and more. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

Weekend Rundown: Spooky events creep around next weekend

By Jonathan Shelby, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | October 24, 2024

This weekend, enjoy a variety of Halloween-themed events such as an arts and crafts vendor fair, a spooky illusory performance and a dark Shakespearean play among other events.  SCHOOL OF THEATRE AND DANCE PRESENTS “MACBETH”  Date and Time:...

Jonathan Shelby, assistant lifestyle editor, stands in front of the Northern Star's "failure to launch" poster. This weekend is the Homecoming football game, the Divine Nine Rep Yo Step competition and more. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

Weekend Rundown: Enjoy the weekend with Homecoming events

By Jonathan Shelby, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | October 17, 2024

This Weekend Writeup includes several Homecoming events, an orchestra concert, a famous play by the NIU School of Theatre and Dance and a Homecoming brunch with the NIU school mascots.  HUSKIE SHOWDOWN Date and Time: noon to 4 p.m. Friday Location:...

Jonathan Shelby, assistant lifestyle editor, stands in front of a bench. This weekend, NIU student organizations will be given the chance to paint the windows of the Holmes Student Center. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

Weekend Rundown: Kickstart fall with a festival and concert

By Jonathan Shelby, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | October 10, 2024

This Weekend Rundown Writeup includes events such as the “Paint the Windows!” Homecoming event, a fall festival featuring a corn maze and fall-themed treats, a concert by the Composition Club, a chili cook-off and a spooky roller derby scrimmage.  SPOOKY...

Jonathan Shelby, assistant lifestyle editor, stands in the grass. This weekend, check out the "Mary Stuart" play and the Kishwaukee Concert Band performance. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

Weekend Rundown: Concerts, dramas and jazz this weekend

By Jonathan Shelby, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | October 4, 2024

This Weekend Rundown Writeup includes events such as the “Mary Stuart” play from the NIU School of Theatre and Dance, a performance by the Kishwaukee Concert Band, a Saxophone Day event, OL&RO Trunk Show and an evening of tacos and jazz with Cole...

Weekend Rundown: Orchestra and ‘Corn Classic’ grace DeKalb

By Jonathan Shelby, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | September 27, 2024

This weekend, annual events such as the DeKalb Corn Classic and STEMFEST return along with a concert to celebrate Latino Heritage Month and a basketball tournament for anyone looking to earn some quick cash. NIU PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA CONCERT Date...

Cinco de Mayo, concert to occur this weekend

By Jonathan Shelby, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | May 2, 2024

Editor’s note: If you want your event featured in next week’s Weekend Roundup, email information to [email protected]. FRIDAY: School of Theatre and Dance BA Capstone "Temporal Interference": 7:30 p.m. at Stevens Building, Sally...

Check out networking, climate events this weekend

By Jonathan Shelby, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | April 17, 2024

Editor’s note: If you want your event featured in next week’s Weekend Roundup, email information to [email protected]. THURSDAY: DeKalb County EARTH FEST and "Common Ground" Screening: 4:30 p.m. at Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second...

Puppies, plays to fill this weekend

By Jonathan Shelby, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | April 11, 2024

Editor’s note: If you want your event featured in next week’s Weekend Roundup, email information to [email protected] FRIDAY: Unwind to Unplug: 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at East Lagoon "Booked and Blessed…Or BUST": 7:30 p.m. in...

Drag show, concert headline this weekend

By Jonathan Shelby, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | April 4, 2024

Editor’s note: If you want your event featured in next week’s Weekend Roundup, email information to [email protected] FRIDAY: NIU Opera Theatre - Die Fledermaus: 7 p.m. at Music Building, Boutell Memorial Concert Hall "Booked...