Chicago winter is something else, get out there!

Here are 60 things to do on week days this week (1.13.2025 – 1.17.2024) to help you beat the winter blues!

The Replay Runback: Super Smash Brothers Ultimate Tournament

Replay Lincoln Park | 2833 N Sheffield Ave
Event Date: 1/13/2025
Time: 7 PM
Join Replay Lincoln Park every Monday for “The Replay Runback,” a Smash Bros Ultimate Tournament! The Ultimate Singles Tournament starts at 7 PM with a $5 bracket fee and cash prizes up for grabs. Stick around for casual side brackets at 9 PM. No cover charge—walk-ins are welcome! Sign-ups begin at 6 PM. Participants must be 21 or older.

WWE Mondays

Big Star Wrigleyville
Event Date: 1/13/2025
Time: All Evening
Join Big Star Wrigleyville for WWE Mondays, where wrestling meets whiskey and eats! Enjoy $10 Smash Burgers, specials featuring Wheatley Vodka, and 20% off whiskey pours while catching Monday Night Raw with the sound on. It’s the perfect way to kick off the week!

Musical Monday: Show Tunes at Sidetrack

Sidetrack | 3349 N Halsted
Event Date: 1/13/2025
Time: 8 PM – 2 AM
Musical Monday at Sidetrack is the perfect way to kick off your week! Celebrate Broadway performances and Movie Musical videos on their big screens every Monday night from 8 PM to 2 AM. It’s a Sidetrack tradition you won’t want to miss, with unexpected surprises and possibly even a few Broadway In Chicago celebs singing along! With no cover charge, it’s the perfect night for musical lovers to gather and enjoy some of the best show tunes in town.

Movie Mondays: Action & Adventure

Cheesies | 958 W Belmont Ave
Event Date: 1/13/2025
Time: All Evening
Kick your week into high gear with an action-packed flick at Cheesies. Sip $4 select cocktails and drafts while munching on free popcorn. Movie Mondays never tasted or sounded better!

Tap – Intermediate/Advanced Tap

Dance on Broadway | Chicago, IL
Event Date: 1/13/2025
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Master advanced tap rhythms and combinations with Michelle Haskell, enhancing your coordination and technique in this vibrant class at Dance on Broadway.

Jazz – Intermediate Jazz

Dance on Broadway | Chicago, IL
Event Date: 1/13/2025
Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Develop your technique and perform stylized jazz choreography in Rosario Guillen’s intermediate class. Perfect for dancers looking to refine their skills.

Ballet – Beginner/Intermediate Ballet

Dance on Broadway | Chicago, IL
Event Date: 1/13/2025
Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Build your ballet skills with a focus on alignment, strength, and vocabulary in this beginner/intermediate class led by Rachel Cozart.

Musical Theatre Jazz – Beginner Musical Theatre Jazz

Dance on Broadway | Chicago, IL
Event Date: 1/13/2025
Time: 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Bring Broadway to life in this beginner class, combining jazz techniques with theatrical flair. Rachel Cozart leads this lively class designed for performers of all skill levels.

Hip Hop – Intermediate Hip Hop

Dance on Broadway | Chicago, IL
Event Date: 1/13/2025
Time: 8:15 PM – 9:15 PM
Embrace hip-hop freestyle and contemporary influences in David Ingram’s inspiring intermediate hip-hop class. Perfect for dancers looking to sharpen their moves and express their creativity.

Karaoke Night @ Vines on Clark

Location: Vines On Clark | 3554 N Clark
Date: 1/14/2025
Time: 7PM
Get ready to sing your heart out at Karaoke Night, every Tuesday at Vines On Clark! Whether you’re a casual singer or a seasoned performer, this is your time to shine.
Special Features:

• Tuesday drink specials
• Prizes for top performers
• Themed nights: 80s, 90s, pop hits, country, and more

Bring your friends, warm up your vocal cords, and make it a night to remember!

Super Smash Bros. Melee Tournament

Location: Replay Lincoln Park | 2833 N Sheffield Ave
Date: 1/14/2025
Time: 6PM
Join the fun at Replay Lincoln Park every Tuesday for a Super Smash Bros. Melee Tournament! Registration closes at 5:30 PM, with double-elimination brackets for Melee and Project +. Matches are played on CRTs, adhering to established Chicagoland rules. Participants must be 21 or older.

The Fiction Book Club

Location: Unabridged Bookstore
Date: 1/14/2025
Time: 7:30 PM
Join Unabridged on Tuesday, January 14th, 2025, at 7:30 PM for the Fiction Book Club as we discuss All’s Well by Mona Awad. The novel follows Miranda Fitch, a theater director in chronic pain, struggling with a failed career, a fractured marriage, and a rebellious cast determined to put on Macbeth instead of the Shakespeare play that ruined her. When three mysterious benefactors offer her a chance at redemption, Miranda must confront her past, her pain, and the limitations placed on women’s suffering.

Music Bingo @ Sports Corner

Location: The Sports Corner | 952 W Addison
Date: 1/14/2025
Time: 7PM
What’s better than bingo? Music Bingo! Get ready for a fun twist on the classic game featuring some of your favorite tunes. Instead of numbers, we play hit songs from various genres. Mark off the songs you recognize on your bingo card, and if you get five in a row, shout “Bingo!” to win exciting prizes!

Trivia Tuesdays @ Matilda

Location: Matilda
Date: 1/14/2025
Time: 7:30 PM
Join us for trivia tonight at 7:30! We have our Taco Tuesday menu, $5 Libelula shots, $5 @FreshieTequila Lime, Grapefruit Guava, or Blood Orange Habanero, and $5 @maplewoodbrew SON OF JUICE drafts or CHARLATAN 16oz cans!

Salsa Tuesday

Location: Barcocina | 2901 N Sheffield
Date: 1/14/2025
Time: 8PM
Salsa Night at Barcocina kicks off every Tuesday at 8PM! Join the fun with lively Latin beats, salsa lessons for all levels, and a vibrant dance floor. Perfect for beginners and seasoned dancers alike—come for the moves, stay for the vibes!

Bullseye Trivia Tuesday

Location: Almost Home Tavern & Grill | 3801 N Clark
Date: 1/14/2025
Time: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Every Tuesday from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM, head to Almost Home Tavern & Grill for Bullseye Trivia! Winning teams get a shot at the Bullseye, with a chance to claim the growing $2,000 jackpot—hit the double bullseye and the cash is yours! Miss it? $50 is added to next week’s jackpot.

The F.A.B. Lab Drag Competition

Location: Lost Never Found Chicago | 3660 N Clark St
Date: 1/14/2025
Time: 8:00 PM
Watch Chicago’s most talented queens battle it out at The F.A.B. Lab. Hosted by Rachel Slurrz, this bi-weekly drag competition is a showcase of creativity, charisma, and show-stopping performances. The winner takes home the crown—and your applause!

Gals Get Lit Bookclub

Location: Otherworld Theater | 3914 N Clark St
Date: 1/14/2025
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Escape into the pages of A City in the Middle of the Night at the “Gals Get Lit” book club. This inclusive group dives into the imaginative worlds of science fiction and fantasy, championing female authors and protagonists while welcoming readers of all backgrounds. Bring your love for stories that transport you to otherworldly realms and connect with fellow book enthusiasts.

Live Music Sessions

Location: The Duke of Perth | 2913 N. Clark St
Date: 1/14/2025
Time: 7-9 PM
The Duke of Perth kicks off 2025 with the return of its beloved Live Music Sessions. Grab a pint, settle in, and enjoy the cozy atmosphere and great tunes.

Trivia Tuesday: All Things Drag Race Edition

Location: Sidetrack | 3349 N Halsted
Date: 1/14/2025
Time: 8PM
Start your trivia engines at Sidetrack for a special night of RuPaul’s Drag Race Trivia! Come ready to SLAY the competition with your Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve & Talent. Trivia questions will cover RuPaul, her iconic show, and the Queens that have competed. Drag Race videos will be shown throughout the night, and Stew will test your Drag Race smarts. The grand prize is a Men’s Room Gift Card. WERK!

Duffy’s Trivia Night!

Location: Duffy’s Tavern | 420 W Diversey Pkwy
Date: 1/14/2025
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Bring your brew-loving brainpower to Duffy’s every Tuesday night for free trivia in the back room! Hosted by Whaddayaknow Free Pub Trivia, the evening features exciting prizes for the top teams, plus a bonus thrift store raffle between rounds. Don’t miss the half-price bottles of wine on Tuesday specials! Reservations recommended.

Contemporary – Beginner Contemporary Dance Classes

Location: Dance on Broadway, Chicago, IL
Date: 1/14/2025
Time: 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Julia Schaeffer’s contemporary class offers a blend of improvisation, phrase work, and foundational techniques in a beginner-friendly setting.

Dim Sum with Janet!

Location: Get in the Kitchen! 3617 N. Broadway St. Chicago
Date: 1/14/2025
Time: 6:00 PM
Dive into the art of dim sum with Janet! Create potstickers, shumai, shrimp dumplings, and sesame balls. Perfect your dim sum skills and enjoy the delicious results. $99

Lift Your Spirits – Rum Intensive at Bottles Up

Location: Bottles Up | 3164 N Broadway
Date: 1/15/2025
Time: 7PM
Embark on a global rum adventure on January 15th with BottlesUp’s Lift Your Spirits class. Led by the ever-knowledgeable Jake, this roundtable will highlight rums from islands around the world. For $55, you’ll gain a new appreciation for this versatile spirit and taste your way to a mini tropical escape.

Psycho Bingo 2.0

Location: Replay Lincoln Park | 2833 N Sheffield Ave
Date: 1/15/2025
Time: 8PM
Psycho Bingo is back for 2025 at Replay Lincoln Park! Hosted by the fabulous Diamond Yaki and Kev Rokken, Psycho Bingo 2.0 features new games, fresh challenges, and exciting prizes. Whether you’re a bingo pro or new to the game, expect laughter, competition, and surprises. No cover charge and open to guests 21 and over.

The Office Trivia Night

Location: Budweiser Brickhouse Tavern | 3647 N Clark
Date: 1/15/2025
Time: 7:30PM
Gather your coworkers (or frenemy) for The Office Trivia Night, held every Wednesday from January 15 to February 12. Enjoy drink and food specials, weekly prizes, and a $1,000 grand prize up for grabs on February 12.

Rabbit Hole Comedy

Location: The Rabbit Hole Wrigley | 3474 N Clark
Date: 1/15/2025
Time: 7:30PM
The Rabbit Hole Wrigley is bringing comedy back with their coolest open mic ever! Starting next Wednesday, join in for a night of laughs as local comedians showcase their talents. Whether you’re performing or just watching, it’s a night you don’t want to miss.

Buns, Books, and Chill

Location: Cuddle Bunny
Date: 1/15/2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Bring your favorite book and relax with frolicking bunnies during Buns, Books, and Chill. This adults-only event combines tranquil bunny interactions, yummy snacks (including vegan options), and reading time. BYOBB—Bring Your Own Book & Beverage (in a spill-proof container, please). Tickets available on Eventbrite.

Friar Tuck Trivia

Location: Friar Tuck | 3010 N Broadway
Date: 1/15/2025
Time: 8PM
Test your trivia knowledge at Friar Tuck every Wednesday night! Grab your friends, enjoy drink specials, and compete for prizes in this fun and relaxed setting.

Nerd Night Karaoke

Location: Shakers on Clark | 3162 N Clark
Date: 1/15/2025
Time: 10PM – 1AM
It’s Nerd Night at Shakers on Clark! Hosted by Ben, the event invites you to dress as your favorite character or simply enjoy singing some classic nerdy hits. A fun-filled evening of quirky vibes and karaoke awaits!

Laugh in Lakeview

Location: Shakers on Clark | 3162 N Clark
Date: 1/15/2025
Time: 8PM
Get ready to laugh your heart out at Laugh in Lakeview, a comedy night featuring hilarious performances that will have you in stitches all evening long.

Strong Style Comedy

Location: Shakers on Clark | 3162 N Clark
Date: 1/15/2025
Time: 5PM
Catch the best up-and-coming comedians at Strong Style Comedy. This open mic night is where comedy’s rising stars bring their A-game to the stage.

Trivia at Graystone Tavern

Location: Graystone Tavern | 3441 N Sheffield
Date: 1/15/2025
Time: 7PM
Join Graystone Tavern for Whaddayaknow trivia every Wednesday at 7 PM. Enjoy a progressive prize pot, exciting Plinko rounds, and fun questions while indulging in delicious food and drinks.

I Love the 2000’s Trivia Night

Location: Lost Never Found Chicago | 3660 N Clark St
Date: 1/15/2025
Time: 7:00 PM
Take a nostalgic walk down memory lane at I Love the 2000’s Trivia Night. Test your knowledge of early-aughts pop culture, enjoy $4 High Noons and $6 Casamigos shots, and compete for prizes.

All Things Gaga

Location: Sidetrack | 3349 N Halsted
Date: 1/15/2025
Time: 9PM-2AM
Sidetrack is serving Gaga realness with All Things Gaga! Dance and sing along to Lady Gaga music videos and concert performances, complete with live drag tributes and chances to win fun prizes.

Trivia Night at Kirkwood

Location: Kirkwood | 2934 N Sheffield Ave
Date: 1/15/2025
Time: 8:00 PM
Gather your crew and test your knowledge every Wednesday at Kirkwood’s Trivia Night. Enjoy great vibes and competitive fun in a welcoming atmosphere.

Whaddayaknow Trivia Wednesday @ Lark

Location: Lark | 3441 N Halsted
Date: 1/15/2025
Time: 7PM
Test your knowledge at Whaddayaknow Trivia Night at Lark! Enjoy $10 Double Cheeseburgers, 50% off all Mules, and plenty of laughs while competing for the trivia crown.

Contemporary – Intermediate Contemporary

Location: Dance on Broadway, Chicago, IL
Date: 1/15/2025
Time: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Led by Michelle Haskell, this intermediate-level contemporary dance class emphasizes fluidity, release techniques, and contrasting movement qualities.

Jazz – Beginner/Intermediate Jazz

Location: Dance on Broadway, Chicago, IL
Date: 1/15/2025
Time: 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Emma Iammarino’s jazz class offers a perfect blend of technique, choreography, and performance skills, ideal for those returning to dance or exploring jazz for the first time.

Gamer Wednesdays

Location: Cheesies | 958 W Belmont Ave
Date: 1/15/2025
Registration Time: 6:30 PM
Get your gaming fix with Cheesies’ Gamer Wednesdays! Join weekly tournaments featuring rotating games and test your skills for ultimate glory starting at 7 PM.

Not Your Momma’s Bingo

Location: Kit Kat Lounge & Supper Club | 3700 N. Halsted
Date: 1/16/2025
Time: 8:00 PM
Join the fabulous Kit Kat Diva, Angelica Maria, for a night of glamorous bingo at Kit Kat Lounge! Win prizes like TVs, Amazon gift cards, fire pits, and more while enjoying half-price bottles of wine. Don’t miss the Xtreme Jackpot game, starting at $1,000 and growing weekly until it’s won. Bingo has never been this fun—or this fierce!

Konbini & Kanpai Cornhole League

Location: Konbini & Kanpai | 3443 N Sheffield Ave
Date: 1/16/2025
Time: 7PM
Join the Konbini & Kanpai Cornhole League for a season of fun, friendly competition, and community vibes! Every Thursday night, players of all skill levels are paired randomly in blind draw tournaments, creating an exciting and balanced playing field. For just $10 per person, you’ll compete for cash prizes awarded to the top 3 players at the season finale. Enjoy weekly drink specials to keep the good times rolling.

Vanderpump Rules Trivia

Location: Bamboo Club | 3505 N Clark
Date: 1/16/2025
Time: 7PM
Every Thursday at Bamboo Club, join themed trivia nights that challenge your knowledge and create fun memories. Gather your team and compete for prizes while enjoying delicious drinks in a lively atmosphere!

Linda Sol EP Release Show

Location: Gman Tavern | 3740 N Clark St.
Date: 1/16/2025
Time: Doors: 7:30 PM, Show: 8:30 PM
Celebrate the EP release of Linda Sol, a rising star in Chicago’s music scene, known for her soulful vocals and engaging lyrics. Featuring performances by Piwa, Mike DFG, and DJ Mo Mami, this event offers a diverse mix of R&B, hip-hop, and electronic sounds as part of the Tomorrow Never Knows Festival.

Reid Etter w/ Fun to Say

Location: Cubby Bear | 1059 W Addison
Date: 1/16/2025
Time: 8:00 PM
Enjoy an evening of heartfelt songwriting and indie charm with Reid Etter and Fun to Say. Reid’s emotionally driven lyrics and Fun to Say’s catchy indie-pop grooves promise an intimate and memorable night of music.

Honky Tonk Karaoke

Location: Shakers on Clark | 3162 N Clark
Date: 1/16/2025
Time: 10PM – 1AM
Frank’s Honky Tonk Karaoke Night is back! Sing along to your favorite country tunes and keep the party going all night long at Shakers on Clark.

Thursday Night Trivia

Location: Murphy’s Bleachers | 3655 N Sheffield Ave
Date: 1/16/2025
Time: 7PM
Test your knowledge at Murphy’s Bleachers’ lively trivia night! Compete for prizes like a $100 gift card for first place and $50 for second, and even choose the next week’s trivia category if you finish third.

Hi Score with Halle Berhe

Location: Uncommon Ground | 3800 N. Clark
Date: 1/16/2025
Time: 7:00 PM
Looking for a night of mesmerizing tunes? Hi Score delivers a no-limits fusion of timeless classics and original songs that’ll have you hooked. With Halle Berhe leading the charge, this intimate dinner show is a feast for the senses—both musical and culinary!

Music Bingo Thursdays

Location: Lost Never Found Chicago | 3660 N Clark St
Date: 1/16/2025
Time: 7:00 PM
Thursdays just got better with Music Bingo at Lost Never Found! Match the tunes to your bingo card while sipping on drink specials like $4 High Noons and $7 Crown Apple shots. Win fun prizes and enjoy a lively night filled with music and laughter.

Oops All Bards!

Location: Otherworld Theater | 3914 N Clark St
Date: 1/16/2025
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Get ready for a one-of-a-kind musical improv adventure with Oops All Bards! Follow a band of harmonizing heroes through the fantastical land of Tauresalph, where every spell is a song and every battle has a beat. Perfect for D&D fans and music lovers alike.

Family Matters

Location: Smartbar | 3730 N. Clark St
Date: 1/16/2025
Time: Doors: 9 PM
Join a lineup of incredible artists, including Madeline, Miss B Haven, Joe Shanahan, and Leja Hazer, for a soulful and unforgettable night at Smartbar.

Bar Bingo

Location: Roadhouse 66 Gas & Grill | 3478 N. Clark St
Date: 1/16/2025
Time: 7:30 PM
Test your luck every Thursday night at Roadhouse 66 with free Bar Bingo! Win cash prizes and enjoy weekly drink specials.

X-Tream Bingo with Angelicia Maria

Location: KitKat | 3700 N Halsted
Date: 1/16/2025
Time: 7PM
Join Angelicia Maria for X-Tream Bingo at KitKat Lounge! Play for exciting prizes and a shot at the $1000 jackpot while enjoying half-price bottles of wine all night.

All Things K-Pop

Location: Sidetrack | 3349 N Halsted
Date: 1/16/2025
Time: 3PM
Dance the night away at Sidetrack’s All Things K-Pop dance party! Groove to K-Pop hits, enjoy drag performances, and win prizes for your best moves. Doors open at 3 PM, and the dance party continues from 9 PM to 2 AM.

Toker Tuesdaze Trivia Night

Location: Cheesies | 958 W Belmont Ave
Date: 1/16/2025
Time: 7:30 PM
Bring your crew to Cheesies for Toker Tuesdaze Trivia! Enjoy $9 Jim Beam drinks, $4.20 fries, and half-priced cannabis-infused cans while testing your trivia skills.

Xtreme Drag Bingo Thursdays

Location: Lark | 3441 N Halsted
Date: 1/16/2025
Time: 7PM
Lark invites you to Drag Bingo with Vivian Dejour! Win prizes and take a shot at the $1000 Xtreme Jackpot. Enjoy 25% off nachos and totchos with a beverage purchase, plus $10 Maestro Dobel Tequila Margaritas.

Ballet – Introduction to Ballet Dance Class

Location: Dance on Broadway | Chicago, IL
Date: 1/16/2025
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Explore the fundamentals of ballet with Emily Rice. Designed for beginners, this class builds confidence and grace through barre and center exercises.