No set schedule. No cover. No pressure.

Just a pop-up when a pop-up feels right—like maybe on a midweek summer night, when the A/C is pumping and the puzzles are the stars.

The themes will change—oh yes, they will—and I’ve got plenty of surprises in store. This round will be mild-mannered in the best way: we’ll sip and piece our way to puzzle completion.

One night we might storytell, another we might brown bag it, or maybe the theme will be your favorite Trader Joe’s wines—WHO KNOWS! But one thing’s for sure: the sips will be happening.

First up: a curated flight from Naked Wines, an online community that backs independent winemakers and gives us access to bottles you won’t find on store shelves.

Whether you’re a puzzle enthusiast, a wine nerd, or just looking for a good hang, Sips Happen is designed to be low-key, high-fun, and totally worth showing up for—even if you’re not sipping.

Tips are welcome. Food is encouraged.

Let’s puzzle this out together.