Can you spell FUN?

Get your spelling bee hats on for the “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” at the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church from May 5 through May 28.

The Astoria Performing Arts Center presents this fun play, where each member of a group of middle schoolers is eager to win the spelling bee. Through spelling and hilarious song, the struggles and dreams of the participants are revealed and explored. A tuneful score and lyrics by William Finn and a heartfelt funny book by Rachel Sheinkin leaves the audience laughing and spelling up a storm.

“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” May 5 to 28. Thursdays and Fridays at 8 pm and Saturdays at 2 pm and 8 pm. Tickets are $12–18 and may be purchased online or at the box office one-half hour prior to performance.

The Good Shepherd United Methodist Church (30-44 Crescent St. between 30th Road and 30th Drive in Astoria, www.apacny.org).

Manhattan Mandarin

Manhattan Mandarin runs the Mandarin after-school programs at over 40 schools nationwide, including St. Bernard's, Chapin, Allen-Stevenson, and Buckley. Whether in schools, students' homes, in the office, online, or on our beloved China trips, our teachers and tutors have helped hundreds of students of all ages master the Mandarin language on their own unique paths to fluency. Our philosophy has always been to make private lessons and classes perfectly tailored for each individual student. We look forward to working with you. - Jamie Keyte, Founder

Joe's Music & Dance Academy

Private and group music lessons &amp; dance classes for Guitar, Bass, Voice, Violin, Viola, Cello, Upright Bass, Drums, Piano, all woodwind &amp; brass instruments, Choir, Preschool Dance, Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap, Step, African and Modern Dance and more. Helping thousands of students begin and continue on their musical journey since 1998!

Brick-or-Treat at LEGOLAND® New York Resort

Monstrous Family fun returns with Brick-or-Treat at LEGOLAND&reg; New York Resort! &nbsp; The signature children&rsquo;s Halloween event kicks off October 3rd&nbsp;when the Park transforms into a bewitching party filled with candy, seasonal shows, and Halloween themed LEGO characters. The event runs on all operating dates in October, with all festivities included in general admission. Meet LEGO Monster characters like Spider Lady and Wacky Witch and make your way to the treat stations around the Park. Don&rsquo;t forget your costumes! &nbsp; New for 2024: Monster Party Nights at LEGOLAND New York Hotel! Book a Brick-or-Treat overnight package in October to enjoy extra sweet Halloween-themed fun after a day in the Park. Hotel guests will have the opportunity to eat breakfast with a Monster, participate in themed crafts and LEGO builds, rock out at the Monster Dance Party each night, and more! &nbsp; AWESOME AWAITS at LEGOLAND&reg; New York Resort, the ultimate LEGO&reg; theme park destination, for kids ages two through twelve and their families. Ride, climb, and build your way through seven LEGO themed lands. &nbsp;