DeKalb County Events
Chronicle Media Staff — May 2, 2017May 3
Lunch Brunch Storytime
12:30-1:30 p.m.
Maple Park Public Library, 302 Willow St., Maple Park
Free
Storytime is for children and their caregivers. Bring a lunch, listen to stories and have fun with a small craft. No registration is required.
May 3
CSA Sinfonia Concert
7:30 p.m.
NIU Music Building, 550 Lucinda Ave., DeKalb
Free
The best high school musicians in the area will perform in a show that will feature the 2016/2017 CSA Sinfonia Concerto Competition winner, Thompson Wang. A reception will follow the performance.
May 4
Business After Hours
5-7 p.m.
Le Print Express, 1950 DeKalb Ave, Sycamore
Free
The Sycamore Chamber of Commerce will hold its next business after hours at
Le Print, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Refreshments will be provided.
May 4-7
“Ragtime”
7 p.m. May 4-May 6
2 p.m. May 7
DeKalb High School, 501 W. Dresser, DeKalb
$10 for adults, $7 for students and senior citizens
The DeKalb High School Theater will present its spring musical “Ragtime.” Based on the novel of the same name by E.L. Doctrow, the play is a compelling epic capturing the American experience at the turn of the 20th century by tracking three diverse families in pursuit of the American dream in the volatile “melting pot” of turn-of-the-century New York. The DHS Theater is also hosting a Dinner & a Musical fundraiser at 5:30 p.m. before the May 6 performance.
Tickets for the play and the dinner can be reserved by calling (815) 754-2120.
May 5-May 6
DeKalb High School Plant Sale
3-6 p.m. May 5
8 a.m.-12 p.m. May 6
DeKalb High School Greenhouse, 501 W. Dresser Road, DeKalb
Free
The DeKalb High School (DHS) Plant sale will feature bedding plants, vegetables, herbs, and custom planters grown by DHS horticulture students. All proceeds will benefit the DHS Ag Program.
May 6-May 7
Cinco de Mayo
6-10 p.m. May 6
1-9 p.m. May 7
On Bill Johnson Boulevard behind Taxco Restaurant Too, Inc., 223 W. State St., Sycamore
Some events free
Sycamore celebrates its 20th annual Cinco de Mayo celebration starting May 6 with an adults-only party with music, margaritas and a beer garden. A family festival will be held May 7 with children’s activities such as pony rides, petting zoo, pinatas, Mexican music and dancers, taco and quesadilla eating contests and a salsa competition. Proceeds will benefit Kishwaukee College Scholarships and other local non-profit organizations. For more information, go to sycamorecincomayo.com.
May 7
Glidden Homestead Opening Day – Open Barn
12-4 p.m.
Glidden Homestead and Historical Center, 921 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb
Free
Tours of the Glidden Homestead historic site, blacksmith demonstrations and tours of the barn will be available on Opening Day, the only day the barn is open to the public. It is the site where Joseph Glidden invented and initially manufactured the first practical barbed wire. For more information, visit gliddenhomestead.org.
May 7
LEGO Sunday
1:30 p.m.
Sycamore Public Library, 103 E. State St., Sycamore
Free
Your imagination is the limit while building with LEGOs at this fun monthly program. LEGO Sundays are open to all. No sign-up is required.
May 9
Preschool Picasso
11 a.m.
Sycamore Public Library, 103 E. State St., Sycamore
Free
This hands-on arts and crafts program is for children ages 3-6. Children will learn vocabulary, develop fine motor skills and learn to play with others. Children should wear clothes that can get messy. Signup is required. Call (815) 895-2500.
May 10
Family Game Night
6:30-10 p.m.
The Gaming Goat, 229 E. Lincoln, DeKalb
Free
This casual, family friendly game night is for moms, dads, kids, singles and couples. This is an opportunity for families and gamers to get to know each other. For more information, call (815)
793-7183.