Crossword puzzle clue "it happens right before a formal to make it more casual"

It happens right before a formal to make it more casual

"For his contributions to jazz, ___ should be smeared with bacon grease, placed in a cage with three underfed Kodiak grizzly bears, and whatever happens, happens." ("Genius Guide to Jazz")

"Whatever happens, happens"

Wrap right over left, tuck right underneath, pull, pinch right in a loop, wrap left around, push left through hole to create loop, pull loops

Happens before

Words before happens or stands

Before that happens

Make sure happens