For most people, the week is a total blur, everyone is just waiting for 5:00 PM on Friday to hit. Why not fill your weeknights with things to do? You’re missing out on some of the best social hours of the week. 

Most local venues bring out their greatest deals and low stress vibes on weeknights. With no lines or wait times, and being able to speak to people without screaming over all the noise, weeknights may actually beat your weekend plans.

Whether you’re looking for a competitive atmosphere, chill acoustic sets, or cheap wings, here are 4 Weeknight activities you can participate in. 

Monday Night Football, Wings, & More

Mondays have a bad reputation, everyone dreads them because they’re the start of the workweek. Monday events are typically focused on comfort and low stakes fun. 

• Monday Night Football: What better way is there to spend a Monday night than with a group of friends watching your favorite football team for two hours? Local bars turn into neighbourhood living rooms every Monday evening. Even if you don’t care about the teams playing, gathering with your friends to catch up after a long weekend, watching football, and eating your favourite snacks beats sitting at home alone. 
• At Gibbons Irish Pub in Toronto, you can transform your Monday nights alone at home by joining them for Monday Night Football which includes football trivia, bottomless ribs, and Big Mug specials available exclusively on Mondays! 

Tuesday Trivia

Grab a group of friends you know are going to help you win! Pub trivia has evolved from obscure questions into full blown competitive entertainment with themed rounds, prizes, and more. 

• Tuesday Trivia: Nothing beats grabbing your friends and taking them to your favourite bar to play some competitive trivia. With low stakes, this group activity is a great way to meet up with your friends midweek and participate in something interactive instead of staying home. With niche themes like Friends, Harry Potter, One Direction, or general trivia for all to enjoy, there is something for everyone. Who knows? You may end up winning that $100 gift card at the end of the night!
• At Dublin Calling, they host Tuesday Trivia every week. Whether it’s general trivia for everyone to enjoy, or a super niche topic that’ll bring the biggest, most competitive fans into the room, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Live Music Wednesday’s 

You’ve already made it halfway through the workweek. Reward yourself by listening to some of the city’s greatest talent!

• Want to support your local community? Show up to support your friends, neighbours, and family members who are trying to get their names out there. It’s a perfect way to unwind after a long day of work. Listen to local artists in your area who are trying to make it big, and who knows, you may just end up finding your new favourite niche artist!
• Pop by Gibbons Irish Pub for their Live Music Wednesdays. Every week, they’ve got local talent playing music, so whether you just want to unwind after work or kickstart your night out, grab your friends and join in on the intimate atmosphere and relaxed tone. 

Thursday pre weekend kickoff

Thursdays are the unannounced start of the weekend. Crowds are bigger, energy is higher, and people are willing to stay out longer. When Thursday rolls around, you’ve basically made it to the end of the week. 

• What’s better than Monday Night Football? Thursday Night Football! While Monday games are all about coping with the start of the week, Thursday Night Football is pure weekend anticipation. The crowd is louder, the energy is higher, and the bar is buzzing. Indulge in wing and pitcher deals, grab a group of friends you know love game day energy, and spend a longer night at the bar. Thursdays are basically the new Fridays! 
• Even if you’re not into sports, Thursday nights are great for post work drinks and early DJ sets. Let go of your workweek stress and start your weekend right!

Make Your Weeknights Fun

You don’t need to stay out until 2:00 AM to enjoy a weeknight out. The secret is going out from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM. You get the food, entertainment, and your social fix of the day, but you’re still in bed before 11:00 PM. By capturing the absolute best parts of the night without sacrificing your sleep, you can get into bed knowing you didn’t just waste another weeknight staring at your television.