14 Things to do in Chicago on the Weekdays

Mid-week blue’s got ya down? Do you find yourself waiting for the weekend just to have some fun? Well, wait no more! This list is perfect for you!

I know sometimes the work week can feel like it’s never going to end. You may be feeling tired, burnt out, or stressed and want a pick-me-up to get you through the rest of the week, right? Well, getting together with friends is a great way to feel refreshed and will help you finish out the week strong.

And why should we only have fun on the weekends?? With this list, you can start having fun during the week too!

Monday:

• Woodie’s Flat (Old Town)
  • Trivia at 7:30 pm
  • $5 Bud light Fatpours and $5 Goose Island Fatpours on Mondays
• Welcome Back Lounge (Logan Square)
  • Bingo at 7 pm
  • Donate to play and your donation will go to the selected charity of the month

Tuesday:

• Theory (River North)
  • Trivia at 7:30 pm
  • General trivia questions consisting of history, pop culture, movies, sports, and more
• Welcome Back Lounge (Logan Square)
  • Music trivia on select Tuesdays from 7 pm – 9 pm
• Reed’s Local (Avondale)
  • Karaoke at 10 pm
• Pourhouse (Old Town)
  • Themed trivia on select Tuesdays at 7 pm
  • Themes include: Friends, Disney, Harry Potter, Millenial Divas, etc
  • Check out the full list here

Wednesday:

• Timothy O’Toole’s Pub (Streeterville)
  • Stand-Up Comedy at 7 pm
  • Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the door (if they aren’t sold out already)
  • More info is available here
• Headquarters Beercade (River North)
  • Live Band Karaoke from 8 pm – 10 pm
  • They provide the band and you provide the vocals
• Woodie’s Flat (Old Town)
  • Stand-Up Comedy shows at 8 pm
  • Tables are free and first come first serve
• Gaslight (Lincoln Park)
  • Trivia at 7:30 pm
  • The daily specials on Wednesday include 4C Smash Burger with a side, one draft beer, and one shot of old Forester for $15
• The Pink Squirrel (Logan Square)
  • Game Night at 7:00 pm
  • Drink specials and prizes are included

Thursday:

• Trader Todd’s (Lakeview)
  • Karaoke on select Thursdays (all day)
  • Also available all day on Fridays and Saturdays
• Murphy’s Bleachers (Wrigleyville)
  • Trivia at 6:45 pm (except on home game days)
  • 3rd place winners select the theme for the following week
• Kingston Mines (Lincoln Park)
  • Live Blues music at 7 pm
  • Tickets available at the door
  • Also available Fridays and Saturdays

Let me know in the comments about other fun activities to do in Chicago during the week!