Local event share: Chicago Backgammon League has a weekly Wednesday backgammon night at The Nest Bar & Eatery in Portage Park.
6:30-9:30 PM, all skill levels welcome, and beginners can learn. Event link in comments.
I’m helping get the word out for a weekly backgammon night in Portage Park at The Nest Bar & Eatery. It’s every Wednesday from 6:30-9:30 PM, beginner-friendly, and meant to be social.
Curious if people here like this kind of structured weeknight meetup? Event link in comments if anyone wants details.
We’re building up the Portage Park weekly night and would love to get more local players, beginners, and curious first-timers at the table.
Every Wednesday, 6:30-9:30 PM at The Nest Bar & Eatery, 6859 W Irving Park Rd.
Guest entry is $10, annual membership is $95, and all skill levels are welcome.
Event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1348188563881191/1348188700547844/
If anyone is looking for something fun and social to do tonight, Chicago Backgammon League is hosting Portage Park Backgammon Club at The Nest Bar & Eatery.
It’s beginner-friendly, casual, and all skill levels are welcome. You can come solo, bring a friend, learn the game, or jump into matches if you already play.
The Nest Bar & Eatery
6859 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60634
Tonight until 9:30 PM
Guest entry: $10
We’re trying to build up the new Portage Park night, so if you’ve ever wanted to learn backgammon or meet some friendly people in the neighborhood, tonight would be a great night to stop by.
If anyone is looking for something low-key and social tonight, Chicago Backgammon League is meeting at Will's Place in Skokie from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM.
This is normally Evanston Backgammon Club at Firehouse Grill, but tonight, Monday, May 11, we have a one-night venue change because of a temporary scheduling conflict.
Details:
- Will's Place Skokie
- 7927 Lincoln Ave, Skokie, IL 60077
- Tonight, Monday, May 11
- 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
- Beginner-friendly
- All skill levels welcome
- Guest Pass: $10
- Annual Membership: $95, includes unlimited access to all 7 CBL club locations
Will's Place is a nonprofit cafe creating meaningful jobs for adults with disabilities, and it is a place our founder Jill really cares about and volunteers with.
You do not need to be good at backgammon to come. You can learn, play casually, or just meet people.
Anyone looking for something fun and social to do tonight in Wrigleyville?
Chicago Backgammon League is hosting Wrigleyville Backgammon Club tonight at GoodTimes Brewery + Kitchen from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM.
You do not need to be an expert. Beginners are welcome, experienced players are welcome, and people who just want to learn and meet others are welcome too.
📍 GoodTimes Brewery + Kitchen
3827 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60613
⏰ Tonight, 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
🎟 Guest pass: $10
⭐ Annual membership: $95 (gets you unlimited access for a year to all 7 of our clubs)
It’s casual, beginner-friendly, and social. Come roll some dice, grab a drink, and hang out.
Facebook event:
https://facebook.com/events/s/wrigleyville-club-night/958304670275343/
If anyone is near Portage Park and wants something easy/social to do tonight, Chicago Backgammon League just opened its new Portage Park club at The Nest Bar & Eatery. It’s the grand opening, so it’s free tonight. No experience needed. People can come learn, play casually, grab food/drinks, and meet other players. The Nest Bar & Eatery 6859 W Irving Park Rd 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM tonight All skill levels welcome. Beginners are genuinely welcome, not “you should already know what you’re doing” welcome.
Evanston Backgammon Club meets tonight at Firehouse Grill from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM.
All skill levels are welcome, including complete beginners. Come learn, play a few games, meet other local players, and hang out with Chicago Backgammon League.
Guests are welcome, and you do not need to bring a board.
Event page:https://www.facebook.com/share/1P1jEcu98K/
More CBL events:
https://chicagobackgammon.com/events/
Here is the current Chicago Backgammon League weekly club schedule.
All skill levels are welcome, including complete beginners. You can come learn, play casual games, meet other players, or jump into stronger competition if you already know the game.
Guest entry is $10. Annual membership is $95.
Portage Park Backgammon Club opens Wednesday, May 6.
If anyone is looking for a last-minute weeknight plan in Evanston, there’s a backgammon night happening now at Firehouse Grill and it goes until 9:30 PM.
It’s beginner-friendly, easy to come to solo, and a nice option if you want something social but low-pressure.
Firehouse Grill
750 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
Guest pass is $10 at the door
Alright Lakeview, we listened 😅
Updated flyer, same weekly Thursday backgammon night.
Chicago Backgammon League hosts Wrigleyville Backgammon Night every Thursday at GoodTimes Brewery + Kitchen from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM.
All skill levels are welcome, including beginners. It’s easy to come solo, and it’s a fun option if you want something a little more interactive than the usual bar night.
GoodTimes Brewery + Kitchen
3827 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60613
Guest pass is $10 at the door. Annual membership is $95.
If you’re in Lakeview or nearby, come hang out.
If you’re in the northwest suburbs and want a casual weeknight activity, there’s a weekly backgammon night in Schaumburg tonight at Granite City Food & Brewery from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM.
Open to all skill levels, including beginners.
Granite City Food & Brewery
801 N Plaza Drive, Schaumburg, IL
Guest entry is $10.
If you’re in Libertyville or nearby and looking for something fun to do tonight, Chicago Backgammon League hosts a weekly club night every Wednesday at The Parched Pug from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM.
It’s beginner-friendly, there are people there who can teach, and the venue has great food and drinks too.
The Parched Pug
700 N Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, IL 60048
Guest entry is $10. Annual membership is $95.
We’re there tonight too, if you want a fun, low-pressure weeknight outing.