Passages Wine and Books
Join us for Bookish Trivia: Thriller Edition. It is 6 fun rounds of team trivia comprised of 2-5 people for the chance to win bragging rights (and a small prize). Event is free. Registration is $10 and is credited to your purchase that evening. Everything suspenseful and bookish is fair play!
Event is at Passages Wine and Books at 6:30pm. Two dates to choose from: Fri August 21st OR Wed August 26th. Join us for a last literary escape before summer ends. We are pairing stories with international adventures with wines perfect for the changing seasons. No passport required. Each tasting includes the guided session, 6 tasting pours of wine, and a light snack. Event is 21+. Must bring valid State ID.
Bon Voyage Summer: Book and Wine Pairing Event is at Passages Wine and Books at 6:30pm. Two dates to choose from: Fri August 21st OR Wed August 26th. Join us for a last literary escape before summer ends. We are pairing stories with international adventures with wines perfect for the changing seasons. No passport required. Each tasting includes the guided session, 6 tasting pours of wine, and a light snack. Event is 21+. Must bring valid State ID.
Potato Chip and Wing Pairing Friday July 31st Make your reservation between 4-8pm at Passages for a potato chip and wine pairing. Each reservation includes 4 2oz wine pours thoughtfully paired with potato chips, and an insightful tasting sheet to be explored at your own pace. Friday July 31st 4-8pm Reserve your tasting at Passages between 4-8pm on Friday 7/31, for a self-guided potato chip and wine pairing. Your reservation includes 4 2oz tasting pours of wine thoughtfully paired with potato chips, and an insightful tasting sheet to be explored at your own pace. Event is 21+. Must bring valid State ID. Allergy notice: the chip selection is curated in advance, so we are unable to accommodate allergies or dietary restrictions.
Join Reese's Book Club Chicago Chapter members for a bookish craft at Passages Wine and Books. This is a 2-hour facilitated session where you will make a diamond "painted" bookmark. Tickets include the hands-on facilitation and supplies and materials. Whether you're already a member or curious about joining, we'd love to have you (No obligations and you do not have to be a member to participate!).
Join us at Passages Wine and Books for a fun round of Bookish Team Trivia! Friday July 24th's topic is Page to Screen. Questions will cover everything from beloved classics to blockbuster films and TV series, and the books that inspired them. Gather a team of up to 2-5 people, and get ready to test your book smarts in a relaxed, fun setting. Event is 21+. The event has a $5 person registration fee, which will be provided in store credit during the event.
Wednesday July 22nd 6:30pm Step into summer school, but this is a team experience you are sure to enjoy! We’re trading endurance drills for curated pours and logbooks for sports fiction or stories centered around teamwork and competition. Ticket for in person experience includes a led experience, 6 tasting pours of wine, snacks, and a shopping discount of 15% off books and merch purchases in store. Event is 21+. Must bring valid state ID.
Sunday June 28th 10am Join us at Passages while TTB founder Stephanie Escobedo leads us through a restorative yoga class that incorporates elements of pilates, yoga and mobility exercises to restore your mind & body. Release tension and increase mobility, all while focusing on your breath. This class is welcome to all fitness levels. Please BYO mat to class. The class is followed by mimosas and a continental brunch station to enjoy while relaxing and browsing (included in ticket price). Event is 21+ Must bring valid state ID.
Book and Wine Tasting: Science Class 6/12 Friday June 12th 6:30pm Step into summer school, where curiosity is encouraged and experiments come in a glass. We’re trading lab reports for pours and hypotheses for science fiction or stories grounded in ideas or discoveries. In person ticket includes a led experience, 6 tasting pours of wine, snacks, and a shopping discount of 15% off books and merch purchases in store. Event is 21+. Must bring a valid state ID.
Celebrate Audiobook Month with us with shared audiobook listening session and crafting circle! Bring a craft and join us for a relaxed morning of creativity and connection. At Connect, Craft & Listen, we’ll listen to the same audiobook together while crafting (knitting, embroidery, drawing, collage, or anything portable you enjoy). After listening, we’ll spend time in a relaxed book club conversation. The shared listening experience creates an easy way to connect, reflect, and meet others. No crafting expertise required. Just bring a project and settle in for a cozy, thoughtful morning. Things to Know • Please bring a craft project to work on, along with any tools or materials you’ll need. • The session will include approximately 30 minutes of listening and 30 minutes of discussion. • No headphones are required. We wil llisten together on a speaker. Free to attend. Seats are limited to keep the gathering intimate so RSVPs are encouraged.
Friday June 5th Joins us at Passages for a self-guided wine and donut pairing. Reserve your spot between 4-8pm. Pairing includes 4 2oz pours of wine thoughtfully paired with Somethin Sweet’s donuts, and an insightful tasting sheet to be explored at your own pace. Event is 21+. Must bring valid State ID. ALLERGEN (donuts): Contains soy, dairy, wheat, eggs, coconut. Does NOT contain peanuts.
Seating opens at 7:30. Bee begins promptly at 8:00pm. Event is 21+. Must bring valid state ID. oin us for a fun night of testing your letter loving skills in the adult team spelling bee! Sip and Spell: An Adult Team Spelling Bee Ready to mix wine with wordplay? Grab your smartest (or silliest) friends or compete solo and spell your heart out at our adult spelling bee! It is the perfect blend of friendly competition and nostalgic fun. Whether you're a human dictionary or just here for the vibes and vino, you're in for a night of laughter, learning, and light-hearted spelling showdowns. Come sip, spell, and slay! Date: Saturday May 30th Time: Seating opens at 730pm. Bee begins promptly at 8pm. Details: Teams sizes are 1 to 4 participants. All members must register as a team. The entry fee is $10 per person and should be paid when purchasing tickets, based on your chosen team size. The winning team will earn bragging rights and a themed prize pack. Entry fees will be credited toward 1 drink ticket per 10.00 registration. Since this is team trivia style play, we ask that all attendees have registered (no spectators). EVENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS Ticket puchase required for spelling bee participation. Must be 21+ to attend. Please bring valid state ID.
A Relaxed book club discussion occurring every 3rd Wed of the month. This book club is fiction focused with rotating picks. Current book club selections are 15% off hardcover and 10% off paperback and available for purchase in the shop. No obligation required. RSVP using the form below.
Step into summer school, but this is one lesson you won’t want to skip. We’re trading pop quizzes for pours and textbooks for richly layered historical fiction or stories woven with fascinating elements of history. In person ticket includes a led experience, 6 tasting pours of wine, snacks, and a shopping discount of 15% off books and merch purchases in store. Event is 21+. Must bring valid state ID.
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a thoughtfully curated wine tasting experience. Each reservation includes the guided tasting, five 2oz wine pours, and light snacks. Available for two weekends only: May 2–3 and May 9–10. Please note any dietary restrictions when booking. You may request all whites, all reds, or a mix (no preference = mixed), though requests are not guaranteed. Event is 21+. Must bring valid state ID.
Join a community crafting circle at Passages. Bring your current craft project (stitching, knitting, drawing, or other creative project), and let’s connect while crafting. No RSVP required.