Second Saturdays

Second Saturdays These small stores, turned cultural venues, offer events featuring Art, Music, Theater, and Happenings every second Saturday of the month.

Second Saturdays Art Happenings is an Independent group of small business owners and local artists organizing monthly pairings between artists/musicians and small businesses in various downtown Dixon, IL shops.

10/12/2017

***WEST END FEST UPDATE ***

Due to the rain and storms forecasted for Saturday, West End Fest will be moved indoors to the Historic Dixon Theatre (Ronald Reagan's Hometown Theatre) at 114 S. Galena Ave.

Same time, 2-11pm, same great bands-

Shadow of the Sun
Extinguish The Sun
AudioDrive
CATFIGHT
Breakfast Club Band Chicago

West End Fest is presented by Val's Place and Stewart's Heating & Air Conditioning Company with Dixon Chamber & Main Street.

We thank you for your understanding and hope to see you at the Theatre!

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04/08/2017

Second Saturdays is a monthly cultural event in downtown Dixon from 6:00 pm-midnight. Small businesses host a variety of artists and musicians

11/11/2016

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!
10/28/2016

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

Live music at Dixon Stage Left tickets are available at the door. Show starts at 7:30 pm
05/14/2016

Live music at Dixon Stage Left tickets are available at the door. Show starts at 7:30 pm

Last Second Saturdays to check out Brian Strock's exhibit America on Metal at  The Crystal Cork Wine Shoppe
05/14/2016

Last Second Saturdays to check out Brian Strock's exhibit America on Metal at The Crystal Cork Wine Shoppe

Hitz City is setting up now for Dixon's Second Saturdays. They will be playing at Books on First from 7-9 pm Stop downto...
05/14/2016

Hitz City is setting up now for Dixon's Second Saturdays. They will be playing at Books on First from 7-9 pm Stop downtown for art and culture!

05/14/2016

Live Music During Second Saturday's

Illinois Watercolor Society at TNPS
05/14/2016

Illinois Watercolor Society at TNPS

05/14/2016

Grand Opening For Savy's Chic Bridal Boutique for Dixon Second Saturday's

04/12/2016

April Second Saturdays was a success!

01/10/2016

Tristan Bushman sings a song he wrote called "Girl You Done Me Wrong" at Rosbrook Studio on 01/09/2016.

03/14/2015

It's Pi day!
3.14
It's also Second Saturdays and from 6-8 pm I'll have free Pie on a stick for ya if you stop in Roxie's.

*while supplies last

10/11/2014

Great things happening tonight in downtown Dixon for Second Saturdays:

VAL'S PLACE
316 W. FIRST ST. 815.288.1171
HAPPENING Music by Hitz City Blues Band 8-12pm

BOOKS ON FIRST
202 W. FIRST ST. 815.285.2665
HAPPENING Music by Charlie Sheen Gall 7-9pm

ROSBROOK STUDIO
107 S PEORIA AVE 815.973.4476
HAPPENING: Sound Initiative Drawdown Pizza Party and Open Mic Jam

TRADITIONAL WELLNESS CENTER/GINKGO TREE CAFÉ
216 W. FIRST ST. 815.677.9144
HAPPENING Music by Jay Vonn 6-8pm; five course German-inspired dinner 5-9pm--tickets $40

THE CRYSTAL CORK WINE SHOPPE
219 W. FIRST ST. 815.285.3496
HAPPENING: Photography by Brian Lutz

GREEN RIVER CYCLERY
205 E. FIRST STREET 815.622.8180
HAPPENING: Photography by Joe Fenwick, highlighting photos of wind farm construction in Bureau County, trains, and snorting tractor pulls. Hard cider and apple juice available. Basil Tree gift certificate drawing at 8pm

ROXIE’S
302 W. FIRST ST. (815) 288-1886
HAPPENING: Music and artwork by Camilo Quintana 6-8pm

09/16/2014

Dixon Main Street is still looking for volunteers for our Soda Pop Festival on Saturday, Sept. 20.. The job is a simple one of just helping to run the soda tasting tent, pouring pop, etc. Everyone that helps get a free T-shirt.
Shift times are ...
10-1:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
4:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Volunteers can be high school age and older. Would love to have you join us. If you can volunteer, email Giana at riverfrontdixon@gmail.com

09/13/2014

Second Saturdays.
September 2014.
Dixon, Illinois.

09/03/2014

September Second Saturdays at Ginkgo Tree Café / Traditional Wellness Center along with musical guests Matthew Kinnaman and Sarah Day! See you then!

08/09/2014

Three places to catch live music tonight during Second Saturdays. Come downtown for a great night!

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Dixon, IL
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