Next Bee: Monday, June 4

Monday, June 4

The Williamsburg Spelling Bee
Pete's Candy Store, 709 Lorimer St., Brooklyn
(Lorimer St. between Frost and Richardson / L or G train to Lorimer)
7:30pm (signup begins at 7)
Free


From "broccoli" to "triskaidekaphobia," come test out your spelling in a bar backroom filled with smart people and beer. Free, open to all (21+). Signup begins at 7pm -- first 18 people get to play. Three-strikes-you're-out policy means more participation for everyone. Hosted by founder bobbyblue and comedian Jen Dziura. Winners get nerdy prizes and qualify for the annual Finals.

Pete's: 718-302-3770
www.williamsburgspellingbee.com
www.petescandystore.com

Grand Prize courtesy of Fred Flare

Thanks to Bee Sponsor Fred Flare!

Thanks to Fred Flare for supporting the English language -- and those who choose to celebrate it in bars -- by offering these lovely prizes to our bee winners.

One exemplary participant will win the Scrabble Refrigerator Magnet Set, for all your fridge Scrabble-playing needs!

Another distinguished candidate will win the Scrabble Coaster Set, because if there’s one thing we stand for at the Williamsburg Spelling Bee, it’s combining word games and alcohol.

FredFlare online store here. 

Congratulations to the Winners of the May 7th Bee

1st Place: Robert Moy
Tied for 2nd Place: Wilson Southerland, David Zheng, Drew Levitt

Thanks to Paige Bourassa Acupuncture for the prize donation!

More photos here.