Second Saturdays

The Next Picture Show is hosting The National Watercolor Society Traveling Show November 8th through January 3rd of 2017.

TNPS is one of only seven cities to showcase this amazing collection of water based media. The traveling exhibit consists of 31 paintings by artists from around the world selected for the traveling show after being juried into the prestigious NWS International Exhibit held in San Pedro, California last year.

TNPS will kick off the NWS Traveling Show with a reception on Saturday, November 12th, from 6-8 pm featuring music by pianist Mary Padgett and a live artist demonstration by Ellen Mumford.

It's not Second Saturday yet but there is a lot going on downtown this weekend, check it out!

It's going to be a great weekend in downtown Dixon, check out what's going on!

+ Dixon Main Street and Riverfront, KSB Hospital, Ken Nelson Auto Group downtown Trunk or Treat, Saturday 10:30am-noon at KSB Town Square and throughout downtown following the Dixon Noon Lions Halloween Parade at Haymarket Square.

+ Books on First- 20% off Melissa and Doug toys through October 31. Music by Jay Von 7-9pm on Saturday

+ Dixon Public Library - Saturday, 1pm-3pm, Come tell ghost stories, led by Terri Reid, best-selling paranormal mystery author, and then join us for a tour of the (spooky!) library attic. Unfortunately, our attic is not handicapped accessible. Event suitable for ages 14 and up.

+ Cuisine By Design at Ginkgo Tree Cafe BeYOUtiful Fall Open House Saturday 11am-2pm.

+ Post House Community Center/Lee County Council on Aging - open mic night on Friday beginning at 6pm. Monster Pancake Breakfast 8-9:30am Saturday. Halloween party Monday at 12:30

+ The Next Picture Show - Ann Hills Concert Saturday Tickets: $20 for members, $30 for non-members and at the door. Cash bar and complimentary hors d’oeuvres. Tickets available at TNPS or call to reserve your seats at 815-285-4924

+ PatiO's Irish Pub - Switchback Karaoke and DJ both Friday and Saturday nights, $2 Blood Light on Saturday, wear your costumes! 21+ only

+ Rosbrook Studio - Halloween Bash Friday at 7:30pm. Music by Acoustic Circus, Pete’s Sale, Lunch with Pedro, artwork on display, drinks and food by Mama Ciminos, donations at the door.

+ The Stables Halloween Party on Saturday with costume contest at10:30P.M.. The Paddy Irish Whiskey girls will be there to help sample the fantastic Paddy's Whiskey, and since it's the World Series it will be $1 cans all day and night! Bloody Mary bar on Sunday starting at 11am. 21+ only

+ Dixon Stage Left Barrymore Show on Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 7:30. Sunday special matinee 2pm. Get tickets at Trein's, The Crystal Cork, and https://dixonstageleft.ticketleap.com/admin/events/barrymore

+ Tipsy- World Series specials all weekend, Halloween Party on Saturday with drink specials and a costume contest with prizes. $3 Bloody Marys on Sunday. 21+ only

+ Touch of Thai- Halloween Party Saturday- Join us for buffet Saturday morning from 11.30am-3pm. Buy one lunch buffet get the other of equal or lesser value for half price! Come in after 5pm and every customer can enter for a chance to win a $25 gift card. Come in dressed in your best Halloween costume and you receive 10% off your meal! (Alcoholic beverages excluded)

+ Val's Place- Saturday Lunch with Pedro 8-midnight, Costume contest at 11:30 . 21+ only

+ Zero's Tap Halloween Party on Saturday with karaoke, a costume contest (winner will win $50), $3 16 ounce bottles, and $2 fireball shots. 21+ only