Get a head start on Pride Month while raising money to support LGBTQIA+ youth.

DAMN BEAVER PRODUCTIONS proudly presents an evening of queer and gender expansive musicians.

Headlined by NIK PERSON and featuring performances by BEAVERHEAD, LADY LOVE, and THE WOODRUFFS, this evening will showcase a range of musical styles by some of the area's best Queer and Gender Expansive musicians.

Held at GROOVE STREET, DeKalb's newest premiere music venue, featuring an intimate environment and comfortable seating. We hope to see you there

This is a FREE show, but free will donations will be donated to YOUTH OUTLOOK**.

NOTE: This is a NO ALCOHOL venue. ALL AGES are welcome.

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** YOUTH OUTLOOK celebrates, empowers, and advocates for LGBTQ+ youth by providing affirming, accessible, and essential services that meet the ever-evolving needs of young people ages 5-24, their families, and communities across northern and central Illinois. For more information, please visit: https://youth-outlook.org/

For 47 years, this beloved community tradition has brought people together. And it’s time once again to discover treasures, share in the joy, and support something meaningful.

Sale Dates:
Friday & Saturday, May 29–30 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, May 31 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Bargain Sunday!)

Step into our air-conditioned boutique filled with jewelry, designer clothing, artwork, and art supplies. Browse racks of clothing for men, women, and children in the spacious Anjali Pavilion. Then explore three tents and the garage—overflowing with incredible finds at rock-bottom prices!

Want to donate?
We’re accepting gently used items May 18–26 only (no sooner, no later). Your donations help make this event possible and impactful.

🌧 Held rain or shine
🚻 Portable restroom available

Every purchase and every donation helps sustain Womanspace’s mission of creating a more connected, compassionate community.

Almost two dozen original paintings of flowers and trees by members of the Plein Air Painters of Rockford. This exhibit is in cooperation with Klehm Arboretums event - Garden Fair.

Donna Smith
Feature Wall, May 1 – 31
Sponsored by Stillman Bank

Donna Smith received her BFA in Illustration from Northern Illinois University. Since graduating she has done freelance work in illustration, while working full-time at NIU. One of her plans, after retiring from NIU, was to stay busy making more art—and not just illustrations. Donna tried plein air painting for the first time while vacationing in the Grand Tetons and was hooked.

Since then, her goal with her paintings was to capture a moment, a place, or a thing of beauty. Donna prefers to paint en plein air, but when that isn’t possible, she has many photos taken during some wonderful trips. She has also been privileged to have been chosen to do several commissions and hopes to continue to grow as an artist and push beyond her comfort zones.

Lowden Gallery: Oregon High School Seniors Art Exhibit

​May 1 - June 30

Reception, May 8, 5pm – 7pm

This exhibit features artwork by Oregon High School graduating seniors, including Delila S, Sam S, Marin S, Sophia O, Merit N, Daleana K, Cristen M, Abbie L, Evelyn M, Daeshiap, and Ahren H.

You can make music! In this month’s Family Fun Science, we’ll be using our science knowledge and basic recycled materials to make musical instruments. You’ll see that musical instruments don’t have to be fancy or expensive. All it takes is basic knowledge of what makes sound and materials to make those vibrations happen.

After a time of building, we’ll have a jam session where we can all play together.

The program is limited to the first 30 children to arrive.

For additional information, please email Laura at lauraw@dkpl.org or call (815) 756-9568 ext. 3350.