Social Security’s Best Kept Secrets will be presented at 6 p.m. April 26 at the DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St., DeKalb.

April 26

Influence and Impact: An Artist Slide and Sound Show
5:10 p.m.
Northern Illinois University, Altgeld Hall, Room 315, College Avenue and Castle Drive, DeKalb
Free

Americans who have traveled, worked and studied in India tell their stories. Artist slide and sound talks will be presented by Christine Lofaso, professor and division head, Fine Arts Studio, fiber; and Bart Woodstrup, associate professor, design and media, Times Arts, NIU School of Art and Design.

Social Security’s Best Kept Secrets
6 p.m.
DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St., DeKalb
Free

Did you know a married couple has more than 80 different strategies for how they can claim their benefits? With Social Security planning, it’s not “one size fits all,” and if you’re not looking into all your options for collecting, you’re probably making an expensive mistake. Don’t be one of the average retirees that leave potentially thousands of dollars unused! In this course, you’ll learn the secrets to maximize your benefits. Whether you’ll be working while collecting, will be retiring in the next few years, or have just recently applied for your benefits, this program will show strategies for each personal situation.

“All The Queen’s Horses”
7 p.m.
Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., DeKalb
Free

How could one woman steal $53 million without anyone noticing? As city comptroller of Dixon, Ill., Rita Crundwell stole $53 million of public funds in 20 years — making her the perpetrator of the largest case of municipal fraud in American history. She used the funds to build one of the nation’s leading quarter horse breeding empires, all while forcing staff cuts, police budget slashing and neglect of public infrastructure. The film investigates her crime, her lavish lifestyle and the town she left in her wake.

April 26-April 29

Spring 2018 Dance Concert
7:30 p.m. April 26-April 28
2:30 p.m. April 28-April 29
Huntley Middle School Auditorium, 1515 S. First St., DeKalb
$6-17

Northern Illinois University dance concerts celebrate facets of dance expression, including modern, classical, and contemporary ballet and jazz. Performances feature current students, faculty, and alumni, and showcase the training that has placed School of Theatre and Dance students in professional companies throughout the world. Call 815-753-1600 or more information.

April 27

“Changing the World One Wall at a Time”
1 p.m.
Sycamore Public Library, 103 E. State St., Sycamore
Free

This documentary is part of Education is Not a Crime, a global awareness raising campaign to pressure the Iranian government to change its policies, and to encourage universities around the world to admit Iranian Baha’i students. No registration required.

YMCA Healthy Kids Day 2018
5-7 p.m.
Kishwaukee Family YMCA, 2500 Bethany Road, Sycamore
Free

A number of activities will be offered to get children moving and healthy. Activities include
roller skating, games, swimming and crafts.

April 28

ZUMBA Fundraiser for UUFD Welcome Essentials Pantry
3-4:30 pm.
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of DeKalb, 158 N. Fourth St., DeKalb
$10 donation

Enjoy a Latin-inspired dance fitness workout and raise money for a good cause. Donations will benefit the UUFD Welcome Essentials Pantry.

April 29

Math Homework Help
2-4 p.m.
Sycamore Public Library, 103 E. State St., Sycamore
Free

Having trouble in math? Stop in the Teen Zone to get free extra math help from a teen tutor in any math area ranging from elementary to high school. 

Concert Choir and NIU Philharmonic Concert
3 p.m.
Northern Illinois University Music Building, Boutell Memorial Concert Hall, DeKalb
Free

The NIU Philharmonic and Concert Choir will perform Bach’s Mass in B Minor, one of his last compositions. Bach completed it in 1749, a year before he died. It is widely hailed as one of the greatest compositions in musical history.

–DeKalb County Calendar of Events April 25 – April 29–