Trivia - General Knowledge
It’s free, it’s fun and it’s hosted by owner, Eric Schlickman! The format is 10 questions, music trivia then the final five where you can wager points! Prizes are Dough & The Backyard gift cards to the top three teams!
Midwest Fest - Spirits Tasting
Get ready to sip and savor the best Midwest spirits in town at the first annual Midwest Fest.
Welcome to Midwest Fest! Join us at 111 E Front St on December 11, 2025 at 7:00 PM for a night of flavorful delights. Sample a variety of spirits crafted by local distilleries and enjoy the cozy atmosphere with friends and fellow spirit enthusiasts. Don't miss out on this opportunity to discover new favorites and support the Midwest distillery scene. See you there! Light bites included in your ticket purchase. $15 goes towards a bottle purchase.
Participating Distilleries:
75th Parallel
Dark Arts
Blaum Brothers
Koval
Journeyman
Whiskey Acres
Windows
Wolf Point
more to come!
Dinner and a Movie
Come watch A Christmas Story on the big projector and enjoy some dinner!
All ages welcome!
Trivia - General Knowledge
It’s free, it’s fun and it’s hosted by owner, Eric Schlickman! The format is 10 questions, music trivia then the final five where you can wager points! Prizes are Dough & The Backyard gift cards to the top three teams!
Dinner and a Movie
Come watch Home Alone on the big projector and enjoy some dinner!
All ages welcome!
Dinner and a Movie
Come watch National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation on the big projector and enjoy some dinner!
All ages welcome!
Trivia - General Knowledge
It’s free, it’s fun and it’s hosted by owner, Eric Schlickman! The format is 10 questions, music trivia then the final five where you can wager points! Prizes are Dough & The Backyard gift cards to the top three teams!
Mike Hayes & Christmas Tree Lighting
Come enjoy some fun music and experience The Backyard’s first Christmas tree lighting after the parade!
Dashboard Professional
$10 Cover - Dashboard Professional is Chicago’s favorite emo and pop-punk cover band that never made it out of your hometown, until now. Specializing in your favorite emo and pop punk hits from the 2000’s, we bring the angst, anthems, and eyeliner-era classics you still can’t help but sing along to in your car. From basements to dive bars, we’re here to make you feel all the feelings.
A For Effort will be opening.
Trivia - General Knowledge
It’s free, it’s fun and it’s hosted by owner, Eric Schlickman! The format is 10 questions, music trivia then the final five where you can wager points! Prizes are Dough & The Backyard gift cards to the top three teams!
Dead Ellyn
Come out and enjoy some Grateful Dead music from a local Dead cover band!
$10 Cover
Trivia - General Knowledge
It’s free, it’s fun and it’s hosted by owner, Eric Schlickman! The format is 10 questions, music trivia then the final five where you can wager points! Prizes are Dough & The Backyard gift cards to the top three teams!
Trivia - General Knowledge
It’s free, it’s fun and it’s hosted by owner, Eric Schlickman! The format is 10 questions, music trivia then the final five where you can wager points! Prizes are Dough & The Backyard gift cards to the top three teams!
Trivia - General Knowledge
It’s free, it’s fun and it’s hosted by owner, Eric Schlickman! The format is 10 questions, music trivia then the final five where you can wager points! Prizes are Dough & The Backyard gift cards to the top three teams!
Battle of the Bands
Phase V vs. Vital Signs
Get ready for an unforgettable night of music, energy and friendly rivalry at the Backyard as two local bands take the stage in a head to head showdown - all to support a great cause!
Join us as we raise funds for the Student Excellence Foundation, supporting innovative programs and resources for local students.
Details: 16 and older
Cover: $15 (all goes towards the Student Excellence Foundation)
Trivia - General Knowledge
It’s free, it’s fun and it’s hosted by owner, Eric Schlickman! The format is 10 questions, music trivia then the final five where you can wager points! Prizes are Dough & The Backyard gift cards to the top three teams!
Into The Heart
THEY’RE BACK!!!!!!!! We had so much fun the last time, we KNEW we had to have them back!
Details*
$10 cover
16+
Come early to eat @ Dough!
Dueling Pianos
Windy City Dueling Pianos is back!
Join us at the Backyard for Dueling Pianos, where two insanely talented pianists battle it out on the keys, taking your requests and bringing the party to life.
One stage. Two Pianos. Endless Fun.
$20
Tickets limited
Purchase tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/
Mike Hayes
Backyard favorite, Mike Hayes is back playing all your favorites. Grab a friend and enjoy some Thursday night music vibes.
No cover
16 and older