This event has passed
Sip and Spell: Adult Spelling Bee
About This Event
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.
About the Venue
Passages Wine and Books
Passages is a community focused bookstore and wine café in the West Town neighborhood of Chicago. Passages sells mostly fiction books (all of the fiction genres) and nonfiction around hobbies that nourish (travel, gardening, cooking). Passages is people focused and offers a comfortable place to read, unwind, sip, and connect with others over a shared passion.
Visit store pageMore at Passages Wine and Books
Bookish Bingo
Join us for Bookish Bingo. It is free to play! We will play 10 rounds of bingo and winners get bookish prizes.
Small Town September: Book and Wine Pairing
Small Town September: Book and Wine Pairing Event is Friday September 25th at 6:30pm. Let's escape to a charming small town this fall. We're pairing books that have quaint main streets, changing leaves, and comforting characters with wines perfect for a cozy read. Each tasting includes the guided session, 6 tasting pours of wine, and a light snack. Event is 21+. Must bring valid State ID.
Horror Retelling October: Book and Wine Pairing
Event is at Passages Wine and Books at 6:30pm. Two dates to choose from: Wed October 28th OR Fri October 30th. We are stepping into the shadows this spooky season. We are pairing reimagined stories of classic horror and gothic tales with wines thoughtfully selected to match the dark tales. Each tasting includes the guided session, 6 tasting pours of wine, and a light snack. Event is 21+. Must bring valid State ID.