Prairie Echoes Acapella Chorus, a four-part a cappella harmony chorus, which is looking for members, will hold a rehearsal at 7:30 p.m. May 16 at Community of Christ Church, 1200 S. Malta Road, DeKalb.

May 11

Library Loopers

1:30 p.m.

Sycamore Public Library, 103 E. State St., Sycamore

Free

Do you like to knit or crochet? Would you like to learn new techniques and teach others what you have learned? Bring a current project to work on. Beginners welcome. Supplies will be available to get you started on a small project. Call (815) 895-2500 for more information.

May 11

Meet the Director

4 p.m.

DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St., DeKalb

Free

The community is invited to an open house for a chance to meet Library Director Emily Faulkner. Registration is not necessary. For more information, email pata@dkpl.org or call (815) 756-9568, ext. 1001.

May 11

DeKalb School District Art Show

5-8 p.m.

Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., DeKalb

Free

This art display featuring artwork created by students from kindergarten through high school in DeKalb School District 428.

May 13

STEM Saturday: Rocketry and Spaceflight

9 a.m.-1 p.m.

NIU STEM Classroom, Swen Parson, Room 146, DeKalb

$45

Students, ages 7 and older, will learn all about rockets and spaceflight as they construct their own working model rocket. Estes model rocket kits will be supplied, and the class will go outside to launch the rockets and have a pizza lunch. The rockets are reusable, so students will be able to bring them home and launch them again. The fee for this class includes the cost of the rocket kit. Questions? Call (815) 753-0533.

May 13

CSA Suzuki Violin Recital

4 p.m.

NIU Music Building, 55 Lucinda Ave., DeKalb

Free

Come hear the Suzuki violin students of Ann Montzka-Smelser and Laurie Rodriguez perform. A reception will follow the performance.

May 14

Sandwich Antiques Show

8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Sandwich Fair Grounds, 1401 Suydam Road, Sandwich

$5 for adults, free for children12 and younger

A market of quality antiques and collectibles, crafts and garden items opens on the second Sunday of the month for another season. Parking is free.

May 16

“Paper Tigers”

7 p.m.

Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., DeKalb

Free

The screening of “Paper Tigers” and following panel discussion is designed to increase awareness of the harmful effect of trauma in children and adults. “Paper Tigers” follows a year in the life of an alternative high school that has radically changed its approach to discipline, becoming a model for how to break the cycles of poverty, violence and disease that affect families. The event is sponsored by the DeKalb County Community Mental Health Board.

May 16

Prairie Echoes Acapella Chorus Rehearsal

7:30 p.m.

Community of Christ Church, 1200 S. Malta Road, DeKalb

Free

Prairie Echoes is a women’s four-part a cappella harmony chorus, which is looking for members. Women who love to sing are encouraged to join. For more information, call (815) 761-5956.

May 17

Blood Pressure Clinic

9-11 a.m.

KishHealth System, 599 Pearson Drive, Genoa

Free

Blood pressure checks are offered weekly, taken by KishHealth System nurse educators. Call the Community Wellness coordinator at (815) 748-8962 for more information.

May 17

Trivia Night

8-10 p.m.

O’Leary’s Ale House, 260 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb

Free

Recruit some friends and form a team for a fun event. One team per table. Be prepared to choose a punny team name. Recommend coming early to grab your table. More people at the table increase the brain power. If you have a good time, recruit more brains and come back in a week. Trivia nights are held on Wednesdays.