The Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. 2nd St., DeKalb, is holding its 2018 Best Picture Film Series through March 6, featuring Oscar Best Picture winning films from each decade. The next film in the series is “My Fair Lady” at 7 p.m. Jan. 30.

Jan. 24-31

Community Food Drive
7 a.m.-6 p.m.
Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists, 3266 Sycamore Road, DeKalb
Free

Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists is collecting non-perishable food items to benefit food pantries that serve DeKalb, Sycamore, Genoa, Rochelle and Sandwich. Items most needed include canned meat (chicken, tuna), pasta, parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, dry goods, canned foods, rice, beans or any non-perishable items that have a long shelf life. Items may be dropped off at Northern Rehab’s DeKalb offices or their locations in Genoa, Rochelle or Sandwich. For clinic addresses or more information, visit northernrehabpt.com or call (815) 756-8524.

Jan. 26

Listen Local Friday
7 p.m.
Sandwich Opera House, 140 E. Railroad St., Sandwich
$5

The public is invited to see local artists perform at the Sandwich Opera House. Entertainers who want to perform should call (815) 786-2555 or send an email to info@sandwichoperahouse.com.

Jan. 27

Fairy Tales for Adults
2 p.m.
DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St., DeKalb
Free

Ron Allison returns with a third installment of Fairy Tales for Adults. This time, he will explore a Scandinavian tale, “The Serpent Prince,” and Grimms’ “The Gnome.”

Allison’s approach grew out of his love of European fairy tales and encounters with storytellers who opened up the possibilities of using fairy tales for self-examination among adult audiences. This program is intended for adults and the discussion following the story will be geared towards a more mature audience. No registration is required. For additional information, send an email to samanthah@dkpl.org or call (815) 756-9568, Ext. 1701.

Jan. 29

Consumer Power
7 p.m.
DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St., DeKalb
Free

Fiber artist Marilyn Hrymak will present Consumer Power for a Better World at the next meeting of 350Kishwaukee. Attendees will learn to find companies that are socially just – which companies are fair to employees, good to Mother Earth and animals, and don’t spend millions lobbying for favors. She will explain how shopping can be almost as important as voting.

Jan. 30 

Soup-er Tuesday
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Glidden Homestead, 921 W. Lincoln Hwy.
Free

This weekly Tuesday event offers warm soup and tours of the Glidden Homestead and Museum. For more information, visit www.gliddenhomestead.org, send an e-mail to info@gliddenhomestead.org or call (815) 756-7904.

The Best Picture Film Series
7 p.m.
Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. 2nd St., DeKalb
$8, $6 for senior citizens and students

The Egyptian Theatre is holding its 2018 Best Picture Film Series through March 6, featuring Oscar Best Picture winning films from each decade. The next film in the series is “My Fair Lady.” In this 1964 film, a misogynistic and snobbish phonetics professor (Rex Harrison) agrees to a wager that he can take a flower girl (Audrey Hepburn) and make her presentable in high society.

HarmonEssence Open House
7:15-9 p.m.
Community of Christ Church, 1200 S. Malta Road, DeKalb
Free

HarmonEssence, a cappella women’s chorus, welcomes all female singers ages 10-100 for their annual January Open house series, an evening of voice lessons and harmony. Learn about four-part a cappella harmony and barbershop music. For more information, send an email to harmonessencechorus@gmail.com or visit the group’s Facebook page.

Jan. 31

Storytime
Sycamore Public Library, 103 E. State St., Sycamore
10 a.m.
Free

Stories, music and crafts are planned for children ages 3-6. No registration is necessary. For more information, call (815) 895-2500, Ext. 31.

Egyptian Theatre Volunteer Training and Open House
6:30-8 p.m.
Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. 2nd St., DeKalb
Free

Looking for a way to give back this year? The Egyptian Theatre has opportunities for you. Join the theatre staff as they host Volunteer Training &andOpen House events Jan. 31 and into February. For more information, visit the theater’s Facebook Events or the volunteer section on the theater’s website, egyptiantheatre.org.

–DeKalb County Calendar of Events Jan. 24 – Jan. 31–