Trivia, music bingo and comedy nights in the Tri-Cities

Updated Nov. 13, 2026: Past dates were removed.

Looking for something to do on a weeknight that isn't another night on the couch? The Tri-Cities have a steady lineup of trivia, music bingo, a monthly pinball tournament and stand-up comedy, most of it free or cheap to join. Here's what each venue publishes on its own calendar as of Nov. 9, 2026. Schedules change, so check the linked page before you go.

Quick schedule

• Monday: Open Mic Night at The Comedy Vault, Batavia, 8 p.m. (no cover, 18+)
• Tuesday: Trivia with Oliver at Sturdy Shelter Brewing, Batavia, 7 to 9 p.m. Trivia at Pollyanna Brewing, St. Charles, 7 to 9 p.m. on dates its host lists (call ahead)
• 1st and 3rd Wednesday: Music Bingo at Brother Chimp Brewing, St. Charles, 7 to 9 p.m.
• 1st Wednesday: Pinball Tournament at Pollyanna Brewing, St. Charles, sign-up at 6 p.m.
• 2nd and 4th Wednesday: Trivia Night at Brother Chimp Brewing, St. Charles, 7 to 9 p.m., and The Music Round Trivia at Sturdy Shelter Brewing, Batavia, 7 to 9 p.m.
• Thursday through Saturday: Headliner comedy at The Comedy Vault, Batavia (21+, tickets)

St. Charles: Brother Chimp Brewing

Brother Chimp is at 303 N. Fourth St., Suite A. Its events calendar lists two recurring game nights, both hosted by Jaime Gutierrez and both from 7 to 9 p.m.

Trivia Night runs every second and fourth Wednesday. Upcoming dates on the calendar: Nov. 25 (billed as Black Wednesday Trivia), Dec. 9 and Dec. 23 (Holiday Trivia).

Music Bingo mixes music trivia with bingo, with prizes every round. The brewery says it runs every first and third Wednesday, and sometimes the fifth. Upcoming dates: Nov. 18, Dec. 2 and Dec. 16.

On first Wednesdays you can also catch a free whiskey tasting from Whiskey Acres from 6 to 8 p.m. before bingo starts. Food trucks are scheduled on many Wednesdays, so check the calendar for who is parked outside. The taproom is closed on Thanksgiving Day.

St. Charles: Pollyanna Brewing & Distilling

Pollyanna's St. Charles taproom is at 106 S. Riverside Ave., on the Fox River. It lists Tuesday through Thursday hours of 3 to 10 p.m. and says Mondays are closed for special events.

Pinball Tournament (first Wednesday). Pollyanna's own event listing says sign-up starts at 6 p.m. and games begin at 6:30 p.m. Entry is $5, which covers a $1 IFPA fee and $4 for the prize pool. Players qualify on five machines in group match play, then the top four play a one-round playoff for cash prizes. There are also raffle prizes from Pollyanna and Stern Pinball, and each paid entrant gets a free draft beer if 21 or older. It's open to all ages and experience levels. The next first Wednesday is Dec. 2. Call the taproom at 630-549-7372 to confirm before you go.

Trivia Night (Tuesdays). The host, Baig of Tricks Entertainment, lists two hours of general knowledge trivia with themed bonus rounds and music rounds, plus prizes for the top teams, from 7 to 9 p.m. The listing doesn't say whether trivia runs every week, so call the taproom at 630-549-7372 to check. You can order delivery from a local restaurant to eat during the game. Get there early to grab a table for your team.

Batavia: Sturdy Shelter Brewing

Sturdy Shelter is at 10 S. Shumway Ave. in downtown Batavia.

Trivia with Oliver runs every Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. It's general knowledge in three rounds, teams can be any size, and the top three teams win prizes. Trivia starts right at 7 p.m. The brewery says the second-floor mezzanine starts filling between 6 and 6:30 p.m., but you can play from any seat. If you're new, Oliver will help you get set up with a team.

The Music Round Trivia with Oliver is four rounds of music trivia with prizes for the winners, 7 to 9 p.m. on Dec. 9 and Dec. 23.

Sturdy Shelter often has food trucks on Tuesdays, and you can bring your own food. While you're there, check out our listings for the Batavia Indoor Market and the Holiday Coasters Craft night, both at the brewery.

Batavia: The Comedy Vault

The Comedy Vault is at 18 E. Wilson St., at Route 25 and Wilson Street, just east of the Fox River.

Open Mic Night is every Monday at 8 p.m., with doors at 7:30 p.m. There's no cover and no reservation needed to watch, but there is a two-item food or drink minimum per person. Open mic is 18+, and guests under 21 can't re-enter once they leave. Monday specials include $5 well drinks, $4 domestic beers and buy-one-get-one appetizers. Want to perform? Sign-ups for each week open Wednesday at 10 a.m. and close Monday at noon on the club's site.

Headliner shows usually run Thursday at 7:30 p.m. and Friday and Saturday at 7 and 9:30 p.m., unless the listing says otherwise. Regular shows are 21+, everyone must show a valid government ID, and the club only honors tickets bought on comedyvaultbatavia.com. Upcoming headliners on the calendar include Kevin Nealon (through Nov. 14), Bret Ernst (Nov. 19 to 21) and Cristina Mariani (Dec. 3 to 5).

Free parking is behind the club off Route 25, on Wilson Street, and in the garage at North River and State streets. The entrance and seating area are wheelchair accessible, but the restrooms require navigating two steps.

More nights out

Want live music instead? See our guide to where to hear live music in the Tri-Cities most weeks. Pairing game night with a cheap drink? Check happy hours and weekday specials worth knowing and our roundup of breweries, wineries and taprooms in the Tri-Cities.