March/April Newsletter

Apr 4
4 min read

A Look Back at the World of Stewpendous Trivia in March:

The end of MARCH already?

The third month of 2026 was 31-days of quizzical ballyhoo across the city of Chicago. I’m so lucky to have been on that fun train with all of you! March started with our fifth year of working with the BJBE Synagogue, celebrating the holiday of Purim. I never imagined that trivia would lead me to the most fun job working alongside a Rabbi, but that’s the beauty of life, you never know where it will take you.

We had two nights of Disney Channel fun, celebrating both 20 years of Hannah Montana and Disney in the early 00s. You all came out with your 'head in the game'! You danced, you sang, and you made friends along the way. You always give us the biggest crowd we have ever had at Replay Andersonville, and we LOVE it.

We didn’t just rewind the clock to the start of the 21st century; we went all the way back to the 1980s with a brunch at Beard & Belly. We were celebrating the Ladies of the 80s. Women who defined the decade of opulence and excess. I loved that you showed up in your 80s best, and didn’t forget the shoulder pads for that extra bold confidence.

We closed off March with an epic celebration of R&B Music at our Punch Bowl Bingo show, and you came out in such force that we had to go copy more sheets. Not a bad problem to have! We love vibing out and dancing the Saturday afternoon away with you as you play our Music Bingo game.

We asked for shoulder pads at our Ladies of the 80s show, and we got them!

FUN FACT OF THE MONTH!

Can water be considered something that is Wet? Not necessarily. This is because most scientists define wetness as a liquid’s ability to maintain contact with a solid surface, meaning that water itself is not wet but can make other objects wet.

What do you think... is Water Wet?

Upcoming Stewpendous Chicago Trivia in April!

We have a fun event coming up on April 19th! We are partnering up with The Evanston Library for a first-of-its-kind event! Trivia After Dark at EPL. This is a great fundraiser opportunity for you to come out, support our libraries, and get a little quizzical along the way.

At Replay Andersonville, in addition to our classic trivia shows, we are offering two special theme shows!

April 8th - Nintendo Nostalgia Night, celebrating all our favorite games that defined our childhood.

April 22nd - We are throwing an 80s Party! ~ This is going to be a totally bodacious night of retro pop culture! We hope you can bring some of those shoulder pads back!

Celebrate nostalgia with us at Sidetrack! This month, we have theme nights for Glee, Pokémon, and The Devil Wears Prada!

If you're ever wondering what to do at night this month, or are having friends visit, we'll always have a spot for you to have fun in Chicago! Whether it's for Trivia, Trivia Brunches, Music Bingo Nights, or Lotería, we hope that you join us!

All the details and more of what is to come can be found here:

VIEW THE CALENDAR

Or DM me on Insta, and I'll be happy to tell you!

Sparkle Squad Spotlights

Look, y'all, we don’t have enough outlets to plug in all the spotlights required to shine enough light on the Sparkle Squad. We'd blind you all by using actual lights to highlight everything these dynamic artists are doing to enhance their careers and craft their skills.

From TV acting opportunities, on set for films, recording podcasts, walking on stilts, competing in swing dance finals, creating sketch comedy, acting in plays, advancing in high-level acting classes, I mean...that’s just what I can think of off the top of my head!

When you don’t see your regular host on the mic, just know that it's most likely because they are somewhere being an amazing artist and seizing a can’t miss opportunity.

An April Riddle

What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month?

Want to know the answer? Keep Scrolling down!

Our Stewpendous Recipe!

Stewpendous Productions firmly believes that trivia is always better with snacks. We want to celebrate our love of Pop Culture with a monthly recipe for a snack or a cocktail. Nostalgia is a key pillar of our quizzical philosophy! Every month, we’ll give you a fun, nostalgic pop-culture recipe that will surely awaken your memories!

Embrace springtime vibes with this truly epic and delicious cocktail recipe that is going to have you envisioning yourself prancing through the tulips and basking in the sunshine of warmer days just around the corner.

Blueberry Lemon Drop Slushie

Ingredients:

recipe found on Delish!

1.2 oz fresh lemon juice (plus more for glasses)
Granulated Sugar, for glasses
2 tbsp. blueberry preserves
10 oz. frozen lemonade
2 cups ice cubes
5 oz. vodka
lemon wheels, fresh blueberries for garnish

Directions:

Squeeze some lemon juice into a small bowl. Place sugar on a plate. Dip rims of 2 glasses into lemon juice, then into sugar. In a small bowl, combine blueberry preserves and 1/2 oz. lemon juice.
In a blender, blend frozen lemonade, ice, and vodka until smooth
Spoon 1 tbsp. blueberry mixture into the base of each prepared glass. Divide lemon drop between glasses, then spoon remaining blueberry mixture over top. Garnish with lemon wheels and fresh blueberries.

Want to earn 5 pts for your next night of Stewpendous Trivia?

Tell your host the answer to this riddle:

A is the brother of B. B is the brother of C. C is the father of D. So, how is D related to A?

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April Riddle Answer: The Letter R