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The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

Jonathan Shelby sits behind the Weekend Rundown logo. This Weekend Writeup contains events such as the Spring Dance Concert, 72-hour Film Festival and more. (Jenny Javkhlantugs | Northern Star)

Spring Dance concerts, Tai Chi and motorsports this weekend

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor | April 25, 2025

In this Weekend Writeup, you can find events such as the NIU School of Theatre and Dance’s final performance of the season, a celebration of World Tai Chi Day, car gazing with coffee and more.  AFTER-HOURS CONCERT: NIU SUZUKI STRINGS  Date and...

Jonathan Shelby stands behind the Weekend Rundown logo. In this Weekend Writeup, you can find events such as a medieval event, a new convention and the soft opening of a new store in Sycamore. (Jenny Javkhlantugs | Northern Star)

Medieval play, new conventions this weekend

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor | April 18, 2025

In this Weekend Writeup, you can find events such as a medieval event in a museum, a brand new convention, the soft opening of a new Sycamore store and more.  HUSKIE GAMING RERUN GAME NIGHT Date and Time: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday  Location:...

Jonathan Shelby stands behind the Weekend Rundown logo. This Weekend Writeup contains events such as a new art exhibit, uno game night, student ensemble recital and more. (Jenny Javkhlantugs | Northern Star)

Closing concerts, algorithmic art exhibits this weekend

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor | April 10, 2025

In this Weekend Writeup, you can find events such as an algorithmic-based art exhibit, the closing concert of a World Music Festival, a game night of UNO and more.  SHAHRZAD MOTALLEBI - “CODE TO CAST”  Date and Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday  Location:...

‘Anon(ymous),’ anime conventions this weekend

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor | March 28, 2025

In this Weekend Writeup, you can find events such as an opera performance, the newest production by the School of Theatre and Dance, a returning anime convention and more.  MYSTERIOUS DREAM SUITE  Date and Time: Noon to 6 p.m. Friday; noon to...

Jonathan Shelby sits behind the Weekend Rundown logo. This Weekend Writeup features events such as an art exhibition and a performance by the Kishwaukee Symphony. (Jenny Javkhlantugs| Northern Star)

Classic rock, mysterious dreams this weekend

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor | March 19, 2025

This Weekend Writeup features events such as a musical tribute to Latin American music, a classic rock tribute show and more.  MYSTERIOUS DREAM SUITE EXHIBITION  Date and Time: Noon to 6 p.m. Friday, noon to 3 p.m. Saturday  Location: Altgeld...

Jonathan Shelby stands behind the Weekend Rundown logo. This weekend features events such as a children's play and a performance by the Kishwaukee Concert Band. (Ryan Day | Northern Star)

Children’s balls, Fantastical Blooms this weekend

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor | March 7, 2025

In this Weekend Writeup, you can find events such as a children’s fundraiser, an art exhibit and a performance by the Kishwaukee concert band.  LISA DIENST-THOMAS - “FANTASTICAL BLOOMS” Date and Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday  Location:...

Jonathan Shelby stands behind the Weekend Rundown logo. In this Weekend Writeup, you can find events happening on campus this weekend. (Ryan Day | Northern Star)

Black Heritage, ‘Prowess’ this weekend

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor | February 28, 2025

For this Weekend Writeup, you can find events such as a robotics tournament, the School of Theatre and Dance’s next performance and more.  BLACK HERITAGE BOWL Date and Time: 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday  Location: Center for Black Studies  The...

Jonathan Shelby stands behind the Weekend Rundown logo. This Weekend Writeup contains events such as the "Rocky Horror Picture Show," "Self-Care Fair" and more. (Ryan Day | Northern Star)

‘Rocky Horror,’ self-care this weekend

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor | February 21, 2025

In this Weekend Writeup, you can find events such as an outdoor campfire, a performance by the Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra and more.  FREE FRIDAY FIRE SERIES WITH NIU ADVENTURES! Date and Time: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday  Location: Adventure...

Jonathan Shelby stands behind the Weekend Rundown logo. This Weekend Writeup features events such as the School of Theatre and Dance's newest production and a virtual reality event. (Ryan Day | Northern Star)

‘Holler River,’ virtual reality this weekend

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor | February 13, 2025

In this Weekend Writeup, you can find events such as the first performance of the semester by the School of Theatre and Dance, an experience with virtual reality and more.  SCHOOL OF THEATRE AND DANCE PRESENTS HOLLER RIVER Time and Date: 7:30 p.m....

Jonathan Shelby stands behind the Weekend Rundown logo with the Holmes Student Center in the background. This Weekend Writeup features events such as a sweet stroll through downtown DeKalb and 3D printing spaceships. (Ryan Day | Northern Star)

Sweet strolls, 3D spaceships this weekend

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor | February 6, 2025

In this Weekend Writeup, you can find events such as a sweet stroll through downtown DeKalb, 3D printing spaceships and more.  FAMILY FUN SCIENCE: LIGHT-UP VALENTINE’S DAY CARDS Date and Time: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday  Location: DeKalb...

Jonathan Shelby stands with his arm raised behind the Weekend Rundown logo. This Weekend Writeup features events such as the Hasty Measures concert and the Polarpalooza winter festival. (Ryan Day | Northern Star)

Hasty concerts, winter celebrations this weekend

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor | January 31, 2025

In this Weekend Writeup, you can find events such as a winter festival, an electronic music concert and more.  ELECTRONIC COMPUTER MUSIC CONCERT 1 Date and Time: 7 p.m. Friday Location: Recital Hall, Music Building  This performance led...

Local concerts, glow activities this weekend

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor | January 24, 2025

This Weekend Writeup features events such as a concert with musicians from around the DeKalb area as well as an event hosted by CAB with activities such as axe throwing and glow mini golf.  THE BIG SING  Date and Time: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday Location:...

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