Spring has sprung, and it’s brought with it some important Whaddayaknow? updates.
Here’s an online version of what likely already exists in your inbox:
It’s Gonna Be May! Let’s Parlay!
If you’re looking for a fun spot to the Kentucky Derby tomorrow, join us at Parlay – Lincoln Park (950 W. Wrightwood Ave)!
Check out the details below to secure your free table (while they last!). Come early to enjoy 20% off your tab and pre-race Whaddayaknow Free Pub Trivia.
Can’t make it this Saturday?
Make a plan to join Parlay – Lincoln Park for a future trivia game on Wednesday night.
Games start at 7:00 p.m. CDT.
Calling All David Byrne Fans and Music Nerds!
Qualifying for TOC XXVIII Continues!
We recently announced the launch of our biannual Tournament of Champions qualification period. Will your team earn a coveted spot?
A few weeks remain for your team to qualify at ALL of our weekly general knowledge trivia locations!
The main event will be held on Saturday, August 8 at Joe’s on Weed, King’s Dining & Entertainment, and potentially a third location in Lincoln Park, Chicago.
Trivia For All Ages
We are actively looking to partner with retirement communities/senior living facilities, and have tailored content perfectly suited for these events and make the process seamless and enjoyable.
If you or anyone you know works with a community like this and might be interested in adding trivia to their activity schedule, we’re ready to help!
Recent Community Spotlight: Oak Trace Senior Living
Everything’s Coming Up Trivia
Check out some of our new and recently added locations, including date changes:
TGI FRIDAY’S – River North (153 E. Erie St) at 7pm – MUSIC BINGO
DUFFY’S TAVERN & GRILLE (420 W. Diversey Pkwy) at 7pm – MUSIC BINGO (starting May 5)
THE ENDZONE BAR & GRILL (1650 N. Farnsworth Ave – Aurora, IL) at 7pm – TRIVIA
WINNIE’S – Old Town (1400 N. Wells St) at 7pm – TRIVIA
TGI FRIDAY’S – River North (153 E. Erie St) at 7pm – TRIVIA
INDUSTRY ALES (230 S. Wabash Ave) at 8pm – TRIVIA (starting May 6)
MARIA’S PACKAGED GOODS & COMMUNITY BAR (960 W. 31st St) – MUSIC BINGO (starting May 6)
THE WINNING CIRCLE (6909 Roosevelt Rd – Berwyn, IL) at 7pm – MUSIC BINGO (starting May 6)
HAPPY DAY TAVERN (4342 N. Elston Ave) at 7pm – TRIVIA
CHEBA HUT WRIGLEYVILLE (3412 N. Sheffield Ave) at 7pm – TRIVIA (formerly on Saturdays)
ICON BAR & LOUNGE (2247 N. Lincoln Ave) at 7pm – MUSIC BINGO (starting May 14)
NAVY PIER! (600 E. Grand Ave) at 6pm – TRIVIA ON THE LAKE (starting May 21)
TACK ROOM (1807 S. Allport – in the legendary Thalia Hall!) at 6:30pm – MUSIC BINGO
SAINT ERRANT BREWING – Evanston (2000 Dempster St. – Evanston, IL) at 3pm – TRIVIA
May Theme Nights
Looking to flex your expertise on a niche topic? Here’s what’s on the schedule this month in Chicago and across the state:
May 5th (Tuesday) PARKS & RECREATION at The Dandy Crown (694 N. Milwaukee Ave) at 7pm
May 5th (Tuesday) SEINFELD at One Allegiance Brewing (10215 S. Harlem) at 7pm
May 5th (Tuesday): STAR WARS at Eris Brewery & Cider House (4240 W. Irving Park Rd) at 7pm
May 6th (Wednesday): TAYLOR SWIFT at Lark (3441 N. Halsted St) at 7pm
May 6th (Wednesday): 90s MUSIC at Easy Street Portage Park (3750 N. Central Ave) at 7pm
May 6th: (Wednesday): THE KARDASHIANS at Woodie’s Flat (1535 N. Wells St) at 7:30pm
May 7th (Thursday): STAR WARS at Replay Lincoln Park (2833 N. Sheffield Ave) at 7pm
May 7th (Thursday): THE HUNGER GAMES at PrimeTime Bar & Grill (3057 W. Lawrence Ave) at 7pm
May 8th (Friday): MUSIC BINGO at Midwest Coast Brewing (2137 W. Walnut St) at 7pm
May 11th (Monday): FRIENDS at Stolen Saddle (3505 N. Clark St) at 7pm
May 13th (Wednesday): SABRINA CARPENTER at Lark (3441 N. Halsted St) at 7pm
May 13th (Wednesday): THE OFFICE at Kincade’s Wrigley (3660 N. Clark St) at 7pm
May 18th (Monday): BRAVO at Piccadilly Pub (4749 N. Rockwell St) at 7pm
May 19th (Tuesday): STAR WARS at Burning Bush Brewery (4014 N. Rockwell St) at 7:30pm
May 20th (Wednesday): GENERAL at Beatrix Market River North (519 N. Clark St) at 6pm
May 20th (Wednesday): BRITNEY SPEARS at Lark (3441N. Halsted St) at 7pm
May 21st (Thursday): JERSEY SHORE at PrimeTime Bar & Grill (3057 W. Lawrence Ave) at 7pm
May 25th (Monday): 2000s MUSIC at Stolen Saddle (3505 N. Clark St) at 7pm
May 27th (Wednesday): BEYONCÉ at Lark (3441N. Halsted St) at 7pm
May 27th (Wednesday): SEX & THE CITY at Kincade’s Wrigley (3660 N. Clark St) at 7pm
May 28th (Thursday): 90s at D’Agostino’s Wrigleyville (1351 W. Addison) at 7:30pm
May 3rd (Sunday): LORD OF THE RINGS at Pour Bros. Craft Taproom – Champaign (40 E. University Ave – Champaign, IL) at 2pm
May 5th (Tuesday): GENERAL at Phase Three Elmhurst (494 Spring Rd – Elmhurst, IL) at 7pm
May 12th (Tuesday) TWILIGHT at Sixty Four Wine Bar (123 Water St #105 – Naperville, IL) at 7pm
May 12th (Tuesday): GENERAL at
May 14th (Thursday): MUSIC BINGO at Mikerphone Brewing (121 Garlisch Dr – Elk Grove Village, IL) at 7pm
May 17th (Sunday): PIXAR at Pour Bros. Craft Taproom – Champaign (40 E. University Ave – Champaign, IL) at 2pm
May 19th (Tuesday): GENERAL at Beatrix Market Oak Brook (272 Oakbrook Center – Oak Brook, IL) at 6pm
May 19th (Tuesday) 1990s at Phase Three Elmhurst (494 Spring Rd – Elmhurst, IL) at 7pm
May 26th (Tuesday): NEW GIRL at Sixty Four Wine Bar (123 Water St #105 – Naperville, IL) at 7pm
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THANK YOU so much for your continued support – both live and virtually!
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Lindsay Ritenbaugh serves as the Lead Content Strategist for Whaddayaknow? Free Pub Trivia. Coupled with a background in elementary and higher education, her Whaddayaknow? story began in 2013. She joined the Southern Comfort team of co-workers and fellow Florida/Georgia transplants at Merkle’s Bar & Grill and the rest was history! Even during a brief relocation back to Florida, Lindsay remained closely connected thanks to the company's virtual bingo and trivia offerings in 2020. She's spent the last five years playing (and hosting!) trivia throughout the Lakeview East, Lincoln Park, Southport Corridor, and Wrigleyville neighborhoods.
In her role as content lead, Lindsay now brings the fun of trivia to life by sharing stories that highlight the energy and camaraderie of the game. In addition to keeping players up to date on upcoming Whaddayaknow? events and special happenings, she channels her love of storytelling into content that resonates with both devoted trivia fans and curious newcomers alike.
Compete against Lindsay and the Washington Generals Tuesdays at The Butcher’s Tap, if you dare. Or start your own team and weekly tradition Wednesdays at Friar Tuck, where you can experience her endearing teacher voice's triumphant return to the mic.